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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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ReadItNow Pocket client updated to v5.1.0 - Improved BlackBerry Q10 support and more!

Posted by Bla1ze on 4 Jun 2013 11:45 pm
ReadItNow Pocket client updated to v5.1.0 - Improved BlackBerry Q10 support and more!

I'm a pretty habitual Pocket user. I have a ton of stuff in there and when I have some free time, I'll open it up and read through some of it. The one app I've been exploring on BlackBerry 10 for accessing all my Pocket stuff is ReadItNow and the developer behind it all, Sven Ziegler, has just released and updated version that includes a ton of enhancements, additions and fixes, some of which...

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Rogers rolling out more LTE Max coverage

Posted by Bla1ze on 4 Jun 2013 11:03 pm
Rogers rolling out more LTE Max coverage

Rogers has been spending a lot of time letting folks know about their still fairly new LTE Max network that offers theoretical network speeds of up to 150 Mbps and to keep things rolling, they've now announced some new coverage areas in addition to some expansions taking place. For the sake of BlackBerry customers, if you're making use of a Rogers BlackBerry Q10 you should start seeing increased...

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SoundHound coming to BlackBerry 10 'very soon'

Posted by Bla1ze on 4 Jun 2013 6:50 pm
SoundHound coming to BlackBerry 10 'very soon'

SoundHound, one of a few music identification services out there, has been pretty vocal about their upcoming support for BlackBerry 10 as of late. Previously, they let everyone know a version of the app was forthcoming through their customer support emails plus, during BlackBerry Live they were among the list of new apps announced but no timeframe for release was given. Now though, the...

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AT&T BlackBerry Q10 available for preorder starting June 5th

Posted by Adam Zeis on 4 Jun 2013 3:51 pm
AT&T BlackBerry Q10 available for preorder starting June 5th

That's right AT&T fans - the BlackBerry Q10 will be available for preorder starting tomorrow, June 5th. With T-Mobile being the first to push out the Q10 and Verizon not too far behind, AT&T may take in the prize for third as Sprint is nowhere to be seen.  AT&T has released a statement noting that the Q10 will be available for preorder at att.com/q10 starting tomorrow. The Q10 will...

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The most addictive games for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 4 Jun 2013 2:56 pm
The most addictive games for BlackBerry 10

We do plenty of game posts here at CrackBerry, but what we never really get into is just how addicting some of our favorite BlackBerry 10 games are. Along the lines of our Talk Mobile discussion on the dark side of mobile gaming, we've decided to check out some of the most addicting BlackBerry 10 games available. Sure there are some that you can play as you want and put down without a problem,...

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Protect your BlackBerry Z10 from surface wear and tear with the Incipio OVRMLD Flexible Hard-Shell Case

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 4 Jun 2013 1:58 pm

From the moment I held my Limited Edition BlackBerry Z10 in my hands, I knew the only way to keep it safe and in one piece was by having a case. After initially using a thin surface case it was time to scour the ShopCrackBerry and discover one with a little more heft to it yet still retain the functionality of the device. To be fair, I am extremely rough on my cases and this one was certainly...

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.4285 for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 4 Jun 2013 12:41 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.4285 for the BlackBerry Q10

As more and more users start getting their new BlackBerry Q10 - more and more will be in search of the latest OS. Luckily we have a hot new leak today that should make plenty of Q10 users very happy. Leaked OS Q10 10.1.0.4285 is available now for anyone who is willing to give it a go.  Again, this is an unofficial OS so install it at your own risk. You'll need a Windows PC to run the autoloader...

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What's the dark side to mobile gaming?

Posted by Talk Mobile on 4 Jun 2013 11:59 am
What's the dark side to mobile gaming?

Presented by Blackberry Talk Mobile Gaming What's the dark side to mobile gaming? Until a few years ago, mobile gaming was confined to Minesweeper, Solitaire, Brick Breaker, and a handful of strategy-style games like the classic Warfare Incorporated. The rise of iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, and Windows Phone has changed...

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