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Challenge your mind with Visual Connection for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 10 May 2013 8:22 am

When it comes to gaming on my BlackBerry Z10, I prefer brain teasers, puzzles, or strategy ones. I find they are the perfect stress reliever after a long day’s work on the train home. One such game that caught my eye in the forums involves an old concept whereby users must determine the commonality between four distinct images called Visual Connection.  As a joint effort by popular...

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Skooday brings Exfm streaming to BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 10 May 2013 5:52 am
Skooday brings Exfm streaming to BlackBerry 10

With several streaming music apps already available in BlackBerry World, great apps that tap into some of the arguably lesser known services can get overlooked. A prime example of this is Skooday, which allows streaming from Exfm. If you're not familiar with Exfm, it started its life as a Chrome extension which then became a full blown offering that scours the web for legal music files and then...

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Could this be a good time to download IM+ Pro for BlackBerry 10? Plus it's on sale!

Posted by James Richardson on 10 May 2013 4:30 am
Could this be a good time to download IM+ Pro for BlackBerry 10? Plus it's on sale!

The main reason for writing this post is all to do with Skype. As I'm sure you are all aware Skype is now available on the BlackBerry Q10 and coming very soon to the Z10. But if you like to keep all your instant messaging clients in one place then IM+ Pro will be the app for you. It's currently on sale for just £1.50/$1.99 which is less than half price and with so many integrated instant...

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Box and Dropbox updated for BlackBerry 10 - 'Quality Improvements' all around

Posted by Bla1ze on 9 May 2013 11:50 pm
Box and Dropbox updated for BlackBerry 10 - 'Quality Improvements' all around

In addition to Twitter and LinkedIn getting updates, Box and Dropbox have both been updated as well. Dropbox gets pushed into v1.1.0.79 while Box gets pushed into v1.1.0.88. Both updates cite 'Quality Improvements' in the change log but for Box users there is an additional note added. "You can store up to 10GB of content using your BlackBerry device, at no cost to you." Previously, Box users who...

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WiLAN strikes again, initiates LTE litigation against BlackBerry

Posted by Bla1ze on 9 May 2013 10:25 pm
WiLAN strikes again, initiates LTE litigation against BlackBerry

WiLAN has struck again. Having previously chased after BlackBerry for Bluetooth and SYM key patents in addition to CDMA patents, the company known for buying up patents and using them against others companies for profit has started litigation processes against BlackBerry. This time, their claim is for U.S. Patent No. 8,274,991 which relates to LTE mobile handsets or more specifically in this...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

Posted by DJ Reyes on 9 May 2013 8:18 pm
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

It's that time of year where we celebrate our dearly beloved mothers. Mother's Day is Sunday 12th May, 2013. If you haven't yet gotten your BlackBerry loving mom something yet, perhaps this CrackBerry Gift Guide can help you out. We have everything from devices, accessories and apps, we like to help you out any which way we can. So, you'll be sure to find some inspiration in picking something...

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Trapeez for BlackBerry 10 updated to v1.2

Posted by Bla1ze on 9 May 2013 7:52 pm
Trapeez for BlackBerry 10 updated to v1.2

It has been quite a while since Kisai Labs has released an update to their Tumblr client Trapeez, but now that Blaq is out there they've had a bit more time to go ahead and work on things. A new update is now appearing in BlackBerry World and is ready for download. This release has quite a few changes in it and is marked as being version 1.2.0.787. Thankfully, Kisai Labs has laid out the full...

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Get Ready For It: CrackBerry coverage goes to Orlando next week for BlackBerry Live!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 9 May 2013 3:41 pm
Get Ready For It: CrackBerry coverage goes to Orlando next week for BlackBerry Live!

In just a few days the Crack Team will pack up and ship out to Orlando for this year's BlackBerry Live conference, taking place May 14-16th. When I say Crack Team, I mean we'll be there in full force this time - myself, Adam, Bla1ze, Simon, James, Alicia and DJ from the editorial side as well as some other members of the Mobile Nations team for added support (because we're gonna need it!)  Last...

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BlackBerry Z10 or Q10? The CrackBerry Vodcast

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 9 May 2013 3:22 pm

So here's the deal. Adam and I recorded a video back on April 30th debating the much asked BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10? question. I was planning to get my BIGGER write up done within a few days and then post this "vodcast" as part of that longer editorial. For a bunch of reasons, it's taking a little while for me to get that write up finished up. I know a lot of you are waiting for that...

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Are you snooker loopy? Check out International Snooker HD for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 9 May 2013 2:20 pm

Whether you like snooker or not International Snooker HD for BlackBerry 10 is a little gem. I'm not even sure of the rules of snooker but I've been playing the game for a couple of days and its a bunch of fun. The graphics are beautifully smooth and the sound effects are super realistic. Controlling your shots is a piece of cake. You can pan around the screen at any point by just swiping...

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Seidio Surface case offers great protection for your BlackBerry Z10 with a kick(stand)

Posted by Adam Zeis on 9 May 2013 12:28 pm

In my pursuit for the perfect BlackBerry Z10 case, the next stop is the Seidio Surface case. The Seidio Surface case for the BlackBerry Z10 is a two-piece design that slides over your Z10 and snaps on for a secure fit.  The case itself it made of hard plastic with "soft-touch" coating. The coating gives you just the right amount of grip but won't go crazy collection dust or lint like some...

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Toshl brings friendly financial management to BlackBerry 10

Posted by Michelle Haag on 9 May 2013 11:41 am
Toshl brings friendly financial management to BlackBerry 10

Some of you may be familiar with Toshl as they have an app for legacy BlackBerry devices. You may also know that back in August of 2012, development of the Toshl BlackBerry app was discontinued. Though the app was still available and worked fine, no further updates were planned. There were several reasons behind that decision, all reasonable and really not anything we hadn't heard before from...

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Sprint gearing up to show off the BlackBerry Q10 at BlackBerry Live

Posted by Adam Zeis on 9 May 2013 10:29 am
Sprint gearing up to show off the BlackBerry Q10 at BlackBerry Live

Sprint was scoffed at by many on the news that they would be skipping the BlackBerry Z10 completely in favor of the new BlackBerry Q10. However with the Q10 set to land on US soil in just a few weeks (hopefully) Sprint has announced that they will be on hand at BlackBerry Live in Orlando next week to show off the new device.  While they haven't made an official announcement as to the actual...

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Deal of the Day: Save 60% on the Amzer Snap On Case for BlackBerry Z10

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 9 May 2013 10:26 am

Today Only: Buy the Amzer Snap On Case for BlackBerry Z10 and save $11.95! Add style and flair to your BlackBerry Z10 without the additional weight and bulk of other traditional cases. This lightweight hard shell case features impact resistance in an extremely slim profile design, showcasing your Z10's form and style. There's cutouts for all ports and controls for instant access, and the...

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Reminder: Vote for CB10 as the best Built for BlackBerry App!!

Posted by Adam Zeis on 9 May 2013 9:45 am
Reminder: Vote for CB10 as the best Built for BlackBerry App!!

Just a quick reminder that you still have time to vote for the amazing CB10 app in the 2013 BlackBerry Developer Community awards. CB10 is in the finals in the Best Built for BlackBerry App category against some strong contenders, so we need your help. If you haven't already, head over to the voting page and get your vote in across all the categories - but make sure you vote for CB10! It only...

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Dear Berry: How do I ignore a call on BlackBerry 10?

Posted by Dear Berry on 9 May 2013 8:34 am
Dear Berry: How do I ignore a call on BlackBerry 10?

Hello again readers! Dear Berry is here once again with a mailbag full of BlackBerry questions and woes. This week's question comes from a reader who asks: Dear Berry -  I hope you can help answer a question for me. I just picked up my Z10 and I see how when answering an incoming call, all I have to do is swipe down. What I would like to know is how do I ignore an incoming call? On my Bold...

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Pigs in Trees comes to BlackBerry 10 and its action packed with fun

Posted by James Richardson on 9 May 2013 5:52 am

This one's a right beauty. Priced at only £0.75/$0.99 Pigs in Trees is a fantastic game for your BlackBerry 10 smartphone. You're are a flying pig and your job is to protect your home in the center of the screen from the invading birds. The controls are real simple - it's just a case of drawing a line on the screen of where you want your pig to fly. To assist him in his quest to protect his...

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GEMA offers BlackBerry Readiness Services for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 9 May 2013 12:40 am
GEMA offers BlackBerry Readiness Services for BlackBerry 10

Following up on the news that ISEC7 would be helping with the BlackBerry 10 Readiness Services, BlackBerry and GEMA (Global Enterprise Mobility Alliance) have joined up to offer the services as well. Under the agreement, GEMA will be offering BlackBerry Change Management and Planning with Remote Installation Service to customers who need assistance in planning and executing the transition to...

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BlackBerry Link for Mac and Windows updated with bugfixes

Posted by Bla1ze on 8 May 2013 8:12 pm
BlackBerry Link for Mac and Windows updated with bugfixes

If you've been having some issues with BlackBerry Link for the past few days like I have, you'll want to go ahead and check for updates. A new version is rolling out through the auto update process and new versions have been posted to the BlackBerry Website as well for download. The Mac version gets bumped into 1.1.0.32 while the Windows version will see a jump to 1.1.0.37. The updates don't...

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