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BlackBerry Q10 to launch in Hong Kong at the end of June

Posted by James Richardson on 6 Jun 2013 10:11 am
BlackBerry Q10 to launch in Hong Kong at the end of June

Another day - another BlackBerry Q10 country confirms a shipping date. This time it's Hong Kong which will see the BlackBerry 10 device hitting retailers at the end of June. The new BlackBerry Q10 is expected to be available from 1O1O, 3 Hong Kong, China Mobile Hong Kong, one2free, PCCW mobile, SmarTone and all authorized retailers. Customers can pre-order the new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone from...

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Talking USA Q10 launch with BlackBerry COO, Kristian Tear [Video]

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 6 Jun 2013 8:54 am

June 5th was another milestone day in the global rollout of BlackBerry 10, with the full-qwerty BlackBerry Q10 officially becoming available in the USA. To help spread the word, BlackBerry's Chief Operating Officer Kristian Tear was in New York City yesterday talking to the media, and we had the chance to sit down with him and ask him a few questions. With BlackBerry in their quiet period...

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BlackBerry Launches Tech Center in São Paulo

Posted by Adam Zeis on 6 Jun 2013 8:01 am
BlackBerry Launches Tech Center in São Paulo

BlackBerry is going strong on the developer front and has launched another tech center, this time in São Paulo, Brazil. The tech center is BlackBerry's third and will serve Brazils large developer community. As with the other centers, students and developers will be able to go to the center for training and help with development and it will also help with business opportunities for them. The...

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BlackBerry Q10 launched in India, arriving at retailers June 6th

Posted by Bla1ze on 6 Jun 2013 3:36 am
BlackBerry Q10 launched in India, arriving at retailers June 6th

Although most of the conversation surrounding the BlackBerry Q10 has been focused on the US launch for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint, the first full QWERTY BlackBerry 10 device has now also arrived in another large market for BlackBerry. Landing on sale throughout India on June 6th, the BlackBerry Q10 will be available offered at the Rs. 44,990 (approximately. $791 USD) price point and...

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BlackBerry Link for Windows and Mac updated with contact sync improvements

Posted by Bla1ze on 6 Jun 2013 1:15 am
BlackBerry Link for Windows and Mac updated with contact sync improvements

Well, that didn't take long. Just as we posted up the Mac download, the official versions went live on the BlackBerry Link download page. The Windows version is currently showing as v1.1.1.26 while the Mac version shows as v1.1.1.13 and both updates include improvements for contact syncing between your device and your computer when running BlackBerry OS 10.1 or later. With that having been said...

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BlackBerry OS 10.2 shows off enhanced UI, BBM Channels, multiple alarms and more

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 5:56 pm

While many Z10 owners are still waiting on OS 10.1 to officially arrive, the rumors about OS 10.2 have been stirring for quite a while. Kris dropped some screens in the forums today that show off a bit of what we can expect for the next big OS update. In addition to a slew of UI enhancements, BBM Channels comes pre-installed, BBM has been revamped, there are now multiple alarms in the clock app...

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SoundHound now available for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Michelle Haag on 5 Jun 2013 5:42 pm
SoundHound now available for BlackBerry 10

Less than 24 hours ago we heard that SoundHound would be coming soon for BlackBerry 10. We're happy to let you know that it's now available in BlackBerry World as a free download for those of you on OS 10.1. If you're not familiar with it, SoundHound is a music identification app that allows you to identify original music or a singing search with the touch of a button. SoundHound is instant...

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Flagship BlackBerry A10 rumored to be arriving later this year

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 3:06 pm
Flagship BlackBerry A10 rumored to be arriving later this year

While the Q10 buzz is still high, many BlackBerry users are already looking ahead to future devices. CNET has revealed today that the next in line for BlackBerry users will be the BlackBerry A10 - a full-touchscreen device set to launch over the holiday season later this year. The A10 will be the successor to the Z10 and will take over as the "high tier" device for BlackBerry, moving the Z10 and...

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Texas Hold'em King on BlackBerry 10 is multiplayer gaming at its finest

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 2:34 pm

When you talk multiplayer gaming on BlackBerry 10, you have to think of Texas Hold'em King. Poker is one of the original multiplayer games and THK has been around BlackBerry forever. It is available on legacy devices and has recently been made available on the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 as well. I used to be a big poker player way back when and I've recently fallen back into my addiction thanks...

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Mireo Navigation now offering a 40% discount on all maps

Posted by James Richardson on 5 Jun 2013 1:17 pm
Mireo Navigation now offering a 40% discount on all maps

You may have seen us cover Mireo for BlackBerry 10 a short while ago as it offers a ton of extra features over the native voice guided navigation we get with BlackBerry Maps. If you tried out the free seven day trial you get with the app but were reluctant to purchase your regional map then now may be a good time to have a re-think. The developers got in touch with me to let you all know that...

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How can mobile get its multiplayer game on?

Posted by Talk Mobile on 5 Jun 2013 11:49 am
How can mobile get its multiplayer game on?

Presented by Blackberry Talk Mobile Gaming Android vs. BlackBerry vs. iOS vs. Windows: How can mobile get its multiplayer game on? The first mobile games in their time were great. Just like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong at the arcades, or Pitfall or Super Mario on the early consoles, BrickBreaker on BlackBerry, Bejeweled on Palm...

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Verizon BlackBerry Q10 available for $199 online June 6th and in stores June 10th

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 11:05 am
Verizon BlackBerry Q10 available for $199 online June 6th and in stores June 10th

Verizon has given the word that the BlackBerry Q10 will be available for purchase online starting tomorrow, June 6th. We heard of their preorders earlier in the week and now can confirm that the Q10 will indeed be available tomorrow. If you aren't looking to grab one online and would rather head to your local store, you'll unfortunately have to wait until June 10th to do so.  The Q10 at Verizon...

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Keep your Eventbrite invites organized on your BlackBerry with Blackbrite

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 10:57 am
Keep your Eventbrite invites organized on your BlackBerry with Blackbrite

If you've ever wanted an easier way to manage your Eventbrite tickets on the fly, Blackbrite may be just what you're looking for. Available for the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10, Blackbrite is a simple app that organizes all of your Eventbrite tickets in one place, right on your device.  Just login to the app and all of your past and future tickets will be shown under the My Events tab. Quickly see a...

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Deal of the Day: Save 47% on the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for BlackBerry Z10

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 5 Jun 2013 10:13 am

Today Only: Buy the Seidio Spring-Clip Holster for BlackBerry Z10 and save $13.95! The Spring-Clip holster holds your BlackBerry Z10 securely in place, and then lifts for quick access. Both the felt liner and the face-in design protect your screen from scratches and exposure to outside elements. This holster can be worn in any one of the seven different positions, ranging between...

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QNX car platform expands to include Android applications

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 9:23 am
QNX car platform expands to include Android applications

Showing off the goods at Telematics Detroit, QNX demonstrated a new version of their QNX car platform. The new version will allow developers to do even more as it now supports Android applications as well as those built with the Qt5 framework. The platform already supported OpenGL ES and HTML, so the new additions make thing even better all around. Much like BlackBerry 10, the QNX software will...

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AT&T BlackBerry Q10 now available for preorder; Devices shipping June 18th

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Jun 2013 8:30 am
AT&T BlackBerry Q10 now available for preorder; Devices shipping June 18th

If you're a prospective AT&T BlackBerry Q10 owner you'll be happy to know that their preorder page has finally gone live. It's been a long time coming but it's good to finally see the Q10 making the rounds here in the US. You can head over now and lock in your Q10 for $199 on a 2-year contract. It's noted on the preorder page that devices will be shipped on June 18th, so we assume that the...

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Pick up your BlackBerry Q10 from T-Mobile USA today

Posted by James Richardson on 5 Jun 2013 8:20 am
Pick up your BlackBerry Q10 from T-Mobile USA today

We posted recently that June 5th was the day that T-Mobile would have the BlackBerry Q10 available both online and in-store and they were true to their word. If you have been holding out for the Q10 you can pop along to your local T-Mobile store and grab one today or alternatively they are offering free overnight shipping if that makes life easier for you. The BlackBerry Q10 will set you back $...

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BlackBerry to offer up Scholar Programs to UK women - backed by Alica Keys

Posted by James Richardson on 5 Jun 2013 4:43 am
BlackBerry to offer up Scholar Programs to UK women - backed by Alica Keys

It looks like Alica Keys is getting into her roll as BlackBerry Global Creative Director once again - this time being behind the new BlackBerry Scholars Program that is set to offer ten university scholarships to women in the UK. If you are an academic woman residing in the UK and have an interest in mobile computing then check out the following press release as this one looks to be a once in a...

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SayIt gets updated yet again to version 2.2.0

Posted by James Richardson on 5 Jun 2013 4:15 am
SayIt gets updated yet again to version 2.2.0

We've covered SayIt quite a few times here on CrackBerry as it's the number one voice recognition application and personal assistant for BlackBerry 10. The app has had regular updates since its launch and another one now follows which includes the below new features: Input command via keyboard Transit finder: bus stations, underground metro, TGV, mainland rail, ect... BBC news Add...

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BlackBerry to demonstrate new mobile computing service for automakers at Telematics Detroit conference

Posted by Bla1ze on 5 Jun 2013 12:49 am
BlackBerry to demonstrate new mobile computing service for automakers at Telematics Detroit conference

We caught a glimpse of in-car OTA updates during the QNX Bentley demo at BlackBerry Live 2013 and now BlackBerry is once again looking to show off their over the air software update and management capabilities. Taking place at the Telematics Detroit conference, BlackBerry will preview a new solution for automakers that lets them manage and deliver over the air software updates to vehicles. "...

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