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Need to hang a picture? Check out Level Camera for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 16 May 2013 8:38 am

When it comes to apps there is one thing that really floats my boat and that's a simple application that does what it says on the tin. Level Camera is just that. It is solely designed for making sure that when hanging pictures on a wall you get the picture/frame straight. Now, you're probably thinking that doesn't sound too much fun however if you are going to be moving house or into...

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Can you rescue your family with Myth Ville for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 16 May 2013 8:03 am

Myth Ville for BlackBerry 10 is a platform style of game but not quite the same as any I have played before. You play as one of two brothers (yes, I thought one was a girl in the video!) and your character must move from left to right across the screen avoiding obstacles and naughty evil creatures such as snakes and scarecrows. The game is set in the Caribbean although I can't really see the...

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CrackBerry Live: A chat with Marco van Hylckama Vlieg

Posted by Michelle Haag on 16 May 2013 3:51 am

Marco van Hylckama Vlieg has a long history with CrackBerry, reaching way back to the BlackBerry Super Fanboy contest we held in 2011 where he was a finalist and ended up being one of the winners. He's all around a great guy, and spent some time on the CrackBerry Live set with Kevin and Adam. One they got past the correct pronunciation of Marcos name, and discussed the trend that Marco...

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CrackBerry Live: AIO Remote promises ability to control Android devices from BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 16 May 2013 1:08 am

Here at BlackBerry Live 2013 we met up with Hisham Hassan Bakr, an Egyptian developer in charge of a PC control app called AIO Remote. For some time, All In One Remote has been offering the ability to seamlessly control your PC, Linux, or Mac computer over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, complete with native BlackBerry 10 keyboard, presenter slide control, media control, mouse movement, and file system...

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CrackBerry Live Podcast: BlackBerry Live 2013 Wednesday Edition

Posted by Adam Zeis on 16 May 2013 12:49 am

Hail, hail the gang's all here! For Wednesday night we played our cards right and managed to get everyone from the CrackBerry team that is here in Orlando on to the podcast. Kevin, Bla1ze and I were joined by two James', Alicia, DJ, Simon and Brian to talk about everything that went down at BlackBerry Live on Wednesday. In addition we got to know each of the CB writers a bit more.  Since we...

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CrackBerry Live: The World of Pootermobile (plus a contest!)

Posted by Michelle Haag on 16 May 2013 12:37 am

Joining Adam on CrackBerry Live today was Marco Miranda, the man behind The World of Pootermobile! Marco is a dedicated BlackBerry user and a long time developer, starting out a few years ago with themes and moving on to apps more recently. You've probably seen his themes and apps here on the CrackBerry blogs in the past, because he is awesome. Check out his interview in the video above! As...

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BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote now available for viewing

Posted by Michelle Haag on 15 May 2013 9:44 pm

The keynote at BlackBerry Live 2013 truly blew some minds I think. With announcements such as BBM going cross platform, the BlackBerry Q5, and BBM Channels, I think it was one of the best keynotes I have seen from BlackBerry in quite some time. If you missed out on watching the keynote or just want to relive the moment, you can watch it all via the magic of the internet. The whole keynote session...

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Bleacher Report Team Stream now available for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 15 May 2013 9:34 pm
Bleacher Report Team Stream now available for BlackBerry 10

If you're a hardcore sports fan and using a BlackBerry 10 device, keeping up to date with all the latest news and scores just got a lot easier. Team Stream by Bleacher Report has arrived in BlackBerry World and is ready for both the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10. Using the app, you can select your favorite teams / sport and set up 'streams' to pull in scores, stories, videos, and pictures...

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CB10 wins BlackBerry Developer Community Award!

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 7:09 pm
CB10 wins BlackBerry Developer Community Award!

Tonight at BlackBerry Live 2013, our own Marcus Adolfsson won the BlackBerry Developer Community Award for Best Built for BlackBerry App! Okay, awesome, yes, but really - how many of you guys are surprised? CB10 is the most awesome app on BlackBerry 10 for a reason. It brings all of the latest, hottest BlackBerry news right to your device, operates smoothly using the native look and feel, while...

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CrackBerry Live: Moog bringing synth music app to BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 6:32 pm

Next up on our BlackBerry Live 2013 stage is Moog. they're bringing a high-quality synthesizer app to BlackBerry 10 geared towards professional and avid amateur musicians alike. The vast majority of the music jargon was well over my head, so let's let the official app feature list do the talking. Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE) - An exciting new Moog technology that allows the user to move...

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Mobile computing in action - Check out the QNX Bentley BlackBerry Live demo!

Posted by Bla1ze on 15 May 2013 4:53 pm

Mark Rigley of QNX and Thorsten Heins, President and CEO, BlackBerry took the stage at BlackBerry Live 2013 to give everyone a good look at the QNX Bentley GT and show off the power of BlackBerry 10. We've seen the Bentley before at CES when Dan Dodge gave the CrackBerry Nation a demo but this time around it was a little more advanced, as they were able to demo updating the software on the...

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A quick look at the BlackBerry Elite Lounge at BlackBerry Live

Posted by James Richardson on 15 May 2013 4:39 pm

Chances are you may of heard of the BlackBerry Elite program that BlackBerry rolled out last year. The team of Elite members are hand picked developers or BlackBerry 'super fans' who BlackBerry value greatly - not just for their dedication, but also for feedback. The Elite Program was set up to identify and empower the most passionate people in the BlackBerry community with information and...

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BlackBerry Achievement Award recipients announced

Posted by Bla1ze on 15 May 2013 3:23 pm
BlackBerry Achievement Award recipients announced

The votes have been cast and the results are now in. Held each year to recognize creative thinkers, entrepreneurs, exceptional businesses and developers who push limits, the BlackBerry Achievement Award recipients have been announced. This year, the awards were classified into five categories: App of the Year, Putting Customers First, Mobile Innovation of the Year, Making the World a Better...

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What's the latest from Mobile Innovations at BlackBerry Live

Posted by James Richardson on 15 May 2013 2:22 pm

We've featured Mobile Innovations here on CrackBerry many a time. The company - among other things - are focused on providing software and hardware solutions for law enforcement agencies. Many Police forces now use the BlackBerry PlayBook both in car and hand held but with the PlayBook now being a couple of years old and no new BlackBerry tablet news on the horizon I was interested to speak...

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CrackBerry Live: Talking with long-time mobile developer Damian Montero

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 1:36 pm

We took a break from product demos at BlackBerry Live 2013 to chat with Damian Montero, who not only had a hell of a story to tell about his personal journey through mobile development, but was also sporting the best headwear at the show by far. We got to check out his first smartphone, his busted-up limited edition BlackBerry Z10, and get his general impressions of working on BlackBerry,...

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Hands on with Education Apps for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 15 May 2013 1:24 pm

We told you just a short time ago that Education Apps was available for BlackBerry 10 devices - both the Z10 and Q10. I hooked up with the creator, George Burgess, at BlackBerry Live to go hands on with the app for the first time on BlackBerry 10. As you will see from the video the app runs like a dream. With it being exam time in the UK, Education Apps could well be the perfect solution for...

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Alicia Keys moderates 'Women in Tech' session at BlackBerry Live

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 15 May 2013 12:42 pm
Alicia Keys moderates 'Women in Tech' session at BlackBerry Live

When Alicia Keys took the stage at the BlackBerry Live keynote she not only brought up the scholars program for women in tech, but also mentioned an astonishing statistic: 56% of BlackBerry users are women. Building on that momentum, Ms. Keys moderated a session later in the day titled Women in Tech: Redefining Ambition with a distinguished panel that consisted of Reshma Saujani of Girls Who...

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CrackBerry Live: IT Manager for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 15 May 2013 12:33 pm

During BlackBerry Live we had Paul Dumais stop by to show off IT Manager. The newly released BlackBerry 10 app is a simple tool for BlackBerry Server admins to easily manage their BES on the go from a BlackBerry 10 device. While the option for admins to use a web interface is always there, IT Manager cleans things up and allows for creating and deleting users, remote wipe of devices, setting...

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CrackBerry Live: ProClip mounts the BlackBerry Z10, Q10, and Q5 in your car

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 12:28 pm

Next up on our BlackBerry Live 2013 stage was ProClip USA. They make every kind of car mounting solution for smartphones you could imagine, and they were at the show here in Orlando showing off their products for the BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry Z10, and even the brand new BlackBerry Q5. Everything they make for BB10 devices have Built for BlackBerry certification, and tailor fit to specific...

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CrackBerry Live: Boxtone talks Mobile Service Management and BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 15 May 2013 10:56 am

On the heels of their latest announcement, we had a chance to talk with Brian Reed of Boxtone who showed off the new mobile service management options for BES 10. Boxtone manages deployment of thousands of BlackBerry devices for various companies and have amazing tools for admins. Using the Boxtone tools, admins can view their dashboard, real-time analytics, automated support and much more...

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