Update: July 14th, 11am CST - Just got word that MyBlackBerry will launch at midnight tonight. *
MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Linkedin, Twitter - we have more social networks than we can handle. Anyone can join these networks (and most of us have) and each has their own flavor. It's not as often that we see product manufacturers enter the social network game and actually be as successful as pure social networks or independent product-driven community websites, but Research in Motion is going to give it a try, apparently tomorrow according to TechCrunch.
RIM is dubbing My BlackBerry the "official community for all things BlackBerry" and it features a number of social network type features: you receive a profile which you can customize to your liking; you can add friends and send private messages; you can learn about top apps and browse accessory reviews. The root of it all is multiple discussion forums for applications, accessories, devices and tips and tricks.
Over the past year we've really seen RIM try and grow their web presence - they launched their own support forums, blogs, their own social network and they already had the Owner's lounge (it's a little confusing having so many disconnected properties). Some would argue RIM should be investing their time and resources into building a new OS to ensure BlackBerry stays king of the smartphone mountain instead of persuing endeavors like this, but we always like to see RIM embracing the web. It seems the more BlackBerry users RIM can attract to their online web offerings, the more likely those same people are to stumble onto CrackBerry.com, which official or unofficial I think most of you reading will agree is the #1 website for BlackBerry users. As you can see from the screen captures, CrackBerry Kevin has been a member for a few weeks now. Any bets as to whether or not RIM will leave up photos of upcoming BlackBerry device members post to their own site?
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coool!
can't wait
really koool !! but it is with invitation only :(
Can anyone send me an invitation to register for this pleeeez....
I would love an invite to it...where do I get one?
Did anyone notice the phone to the left of the storm. It looks a lot like the leaked photos of the storm 2. Does Kevin already have his hands on the Storm 2? Just a thought!
Yes, it's a Storm 2...
is that a dummy storm 2 or REAL one?
I feel so outlawed! FIRST I can't download socialscope until special slots are opened, and now MyBlackBerry is by invite only. I'm like two seconds from throwing a tantrum!
I'm NEXT!
Yeah, no doubt
so how do you get an invite or will tomorrow be open registration
that sounds pretty cool, I think that is a very good concept
Very niice
where are all you people getting that its by invite only? that doesnt make any sense.. "it gives device owners a social profile where they can share opinions on their favorite apps, accessories as well as tips and tricks they use on their devices. More importantly, they can also vent about all of these things with fellow users, and RIM will be there to listen." thats right off the link, did you not read the article at all?
From the MyBlackberry Site where it asks you for your invite when you go to make a profile.
I take it you haven't tried to actually register on the site. It requires an invite code.
how does one become a member?
makes me wonder if the myblackberry is directly linked to the desktop version of BBM...... ohh the possibilities
I agree BooGz. This is definitely based on the upcoming re-vamp of BB Messenger. I think it's a great idea like a blending of Facebook/MySpace with Windows/AOL/Google messenger. RIM is recognizing how important of a role their devices play in both messenger and social networking. (P.S. RIM please keep working on that OS.)
If its by invite, can I get one? If not, where do I sign up?
does anybody know how to get an invite or become a member yet? please pm very interested in this
I still dont get the invite thing you're all talking about. When I go to the site i see:
Existing Users
To log in, please provide your user name and password below.
But, clearly, we cant provide that cause we havent registered... and we cant register cause it's not open til Tuesday. So let's all chill til tomorrow :)
hey, what site are you referring to? the blackberry website or is there another one that i am missing?
scroll to the bottom of the page and it has a sign up link
Interesting to see.
This is the dumbest idea yet. no need. they should be revamping the OS to stay on top instead of making these dumb social networking sites.
+1
sounds good
can't wait to sign up for that one !!
this sounds kind of fun but I still cannot figure out where the invitation code is can anyone help?
OMG!! I would LOVE and invitation code. This is a MUST-HAVE...please invite me!!! chevin@tmo.blackberry.net or PIN: 249F72E1
Had a quick look at the register page and not only do you need an invitation code but the drop down menu for country only has US and Canada in it! Maybe they will open it up to the rest of us sometime soon but it does bug me that Europe is not featured in so many RIM initiatives. They are happy to let us buy the devices why don't we get the same support as everyone else?
It's for US&CANADA only!
now i might be able to get into this even though it sounds just as vain and similar as facebook, etc lol
After thinking about the invatation to join part of the registration. I think what has happend is Rim has not removed that from when they were sending invites for people to test out the site. I am guessing that they will take that part out today to open registration. That is my thought anyway.
But just in case, I'm throwing my hat in the ring as well -- I'm seeking an invitation code, I'd like to register ASAP and explore. Thank you.
I'd check it out
Since it is not officially released yet, I can understand the invitation process for beta testing.
If it is truly going to open up to all Blackberry owners, either there will be a new screen for us to register, or they will push an icon to our BBs.
I'm a social networking junkie, so I can't wait for this to open up! :)
it probably have the beta testers(as mentioned) but nonetheless i cant wait for this!
why need a code..how dumb ??
If this includes a way to scan through app world from a computer (which it appears to do), then it is worth it for that feature alone...
Social Network?? What?? it's a stupid network! invite??? what is invite?? Facebook has an invite??
Then...in device list...where is Storm 9500??? and Europe???
I hope that tomorrow will be better....
Europe buy RIM phones but we always come later ....but our moneys arrives immediately not after many months!!!
Just tried to register but it still wants an invitation code. Any updates on when this will be removed????
Went to the site and it still won't let you register without the special invitation code. Wow what a drag. I wonder how long its going to be until they open this puppy up. Stop with the long drawn out delays. Let us register.
what site is it that u are looking at? i went to blackberrys and rims and i see nothing...what am i doing wrong, lol
ERRG!!! LET US IN!!! hahah
Thought it would be a back door way or some super secret method. Still no entry for me!
I wouldn't mind testing this out.. anyone else got an invite that they could extend this way?
Nooo.... I'll be watching Harry Potter at midnight. err.. I mean my girlfriend is dragging me to Harry Potter at midnight; yeah, that's what I meant to say <_< >_>
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