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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I updated with BlackBerry Z10 support

Posted by Bla1ze on 1 Mar 2013 5:36 pm

Having arrived in BlackBerry World for the BlackBerry PlayBook many moons ago, SEGA of America has now gone ahead and updated Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I to be compatible for the BlackBerry Z10 as well. The featureset of the game remains the same as the BlackBerry PlayBook but in case you've never checked the version out, here's the rundown. Game Features 2 Exclusive Levels - Two...

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Why are there different BlackBerry 10 OS updates happening around the world?

Posted by Bla1ze on 1 Mar 2013 4:10 pm

For those of you out there who've taken a look through the BlackBerry Z10 forums here on CrackBerry, you may have noticed that there are quite a few discussions happening surrounding BlackBerry 10 OS updates. There have been several different variations of the OS showing up around the world especially after last nights roll out of the software version 10.0.10.85 which brought those devices into...

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BlackBerry Bridge for BlackBerry 10 updated to v3.0.9.8

Posted by Bla1ze on 1 Mar 2013 2:28 pm

If you're rocking a BlackBerry Z10 and using a BlackBerry PlayBook over BlackBerry Bridge, you'll want to hit up BlackBerry World. The latest release of BlackBerry Bridge has now landed and is available for download. Sadly, it still doesn't bring it on par with the BlackBerry OS version but it does have some bug fixes for barcode pairing, which was a problem for some folks out there. You can...

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Mobile Nations Fitness Month Roundup. Don't forget to enter our Grand Prize Giveaway

Posted by DJ Reyes on 1 Mar 2013 1:45 pm

We've reached the end of the Mobile Nations Fitness Month for 2013. How did you do? The past four weeks we have held contests, recommend useful apps and accessories, as well as asked you to share your health and fitness stories with us for a chance to win some prizes, while at the same time get you back on track to working out. At least that was the goal. How did you fare? With these things, we...

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BlackBerry is Back

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 1 Mar 2013 11:14 am

In case we haven't officially said it yet, BlackBerry is back. It's game on in Waterloo. The company that many left for dead is very much alive. One month into the commercial launch of BlackBerry 10, I think they've proven at least that much. What's happening with BlackBerry is a lot like the girl who dates her high school sweetheart. He's a bit chubby and a bad dresser, but he's great...

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Further confirmation that 50% of Z10 sales are coming from Android and iOS owners

Posted by Adam Zeis on 1 Mar 2013 10:30 am

We're sitting at just about a month since the BlackBerry Z10 was first released in the UK and Canada, and already it looks like the device is performing better than expected. The Canada launch has been 50% more successful than any previous launch as the Z10 is outselling both the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3. Further confirmation today proves that sales are up and a large number of Z10...

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Registration now open for BlackBerry Live in Orlando

Posted by Adam Zeis on 1 Mar 2013 8:40 am

Registration for BlackBerry Live (formerly BlackBerry World) in Orlando is now open. The conference runs May 14-16th and if you register before March 22nd you can take advantage of the $449 Early-Bird rate - after that a full pass will run you $599. The conference pass gets you access to BlackBerry Live as well as BlackBerry Jam Americas where you can take in both keynotes, hands-on labs, the...

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Sweet Dreams! Bedside Mode now allowing you to sleep well and not miss calls thanks to latest BlackBerry 10 update

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 28 Feb 2013 4:22 pm

WooHoo! It's fixed! No more Bedside Mode rants from this guy. Earlier today Rogers and Fido pushed out an over the air OS update to the BlackBerry Z10 that among other quality improvements and bug fixes, brought with it the ability to once again allow for Phone calls to ring while Bedside Mode is enabled and all other notifications are turned off. If you read our Z10 Review or listened to any...

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Traveling to another country? You need to download Navita Translator for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 28 Feb 2013 2:28 pm

If you are travelling overseas with your BlackBerry 10 smartphone then Navita Translator has to be one of the most useful applications you can be equipped with. The app itself isn't new, and we have featured it many times on older BlackBerry devices, but of course it is new to BlackBerry 10. Navita Translator supports 60 languages so chances are that wherever you are going on holiday...

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BBM updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 28 Feb 2013 2:18 pm

BBM has once again been updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone bringing along some fixes as well as support for OS 5.0 devices. Nothing shiny and new this time, but it's always fun to grab a new update. Latest updates include: Performance & stability fixes Support for devices running OS 5.0 Faster call setup for BBM Voice sessions Improved device accessory handling (Bluetooth and...

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Hockey fans - NHL GameCenter now available for Blackberry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 28 Feb 2013 11:59 am

What I know about Hockey I could write on the back of a postage stamp! But I do know a great app when I see one and NHL GameCenter falls right into that category. For some strange reason it seems that the new BlackBerry 10 application is not available for users in America. I'm slightly baffled why as I thought hockey was pretty big over there. Anyway, that may just be a small glitch. The...

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BlackBerry Z10 now available from WIND Mobile

Posted by James Richardson on 28 Feb 2013 9:03 am

We posted earlier on this week that WIND Mobile would be offering the BlackBerry Z10 very shortly. That time is now - the beautiful Z10 is now in stock with WIND and can be yours from $299 on a $40 a month plan. They are also offering two alternative plans - $20 and $30 per month but the price of the device rises to $499 and $399. You can order online right now. What are you waiting for?...

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It's time to DJ - Pacemaker comes to the BlackBerry Z10

Posted by James Richardson on 28 Feb 2013 7:20 am

Do you want to practice your DJ skills? You can now on your BlackBerry Z10 smartphone thanks to Pacemaker. We first featured the app when it was released for the BlackBerry PlayBook so you may want to check out our full review. The app has now been optimised for the Z10 so you can scratch and loop whenever and wherever you like. There are a ton of features within Pacemaker - most of which I don...

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The BlackBerry Z10 is coming to Vodafone India real soon - Register your interest online

Posted by James Richardson on 28 Feb 2013 6:14 am

We posted earlier in the week that the BlackBerry Z10 was going on sale in India and judging by the amount of comments that the article received there are certainly some mixed feelings when it comes to the price of the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone. With India being an unlocked market the full price of the handset is required up front unlike in many other regions. Vodafone India has today...

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Another super game hits BlackBerry World - this time it's Panic Flight for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 27 Feb 2013 3:39 pm

Do you fancy taking on the role as an airline pilot? You can with Panic Flight which has made its way to BlackBerry 10 and it shows us how great gaming can now be on the big screen of the Z10. The game involves you piloting passenger jets from one city to another. That does't sound much fun on its own but of course there is more to it than just that. Storm clouds are the main issue. With...

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BlackBerry 10 'will be available across the U.S. in a few short weeks'

Posted by Adam Zeis on 27 Feb 2013 2:06 pm

Still impatiently waiting for the BlackBerry Z10 to arrive in the U.S., @BlackBerry gave fans in the states a heads up today that BlackBerry 10 will indeed be landing on US soil soon. In a Tweet from the official account, BlackBerry stated that "BlackBerry 10 will be available across the U.S. in a few short weeks". While an official date didn't come along with it, it does stay on par with a...

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SCUBA dive deeper and safer with The Dive Plan for the BlackBerry Z10

Posted by Zach Gilbert on 27 Feb 2013 1:05 pm

SCUBA, Self contained underwater breathing apparatus. Most people will connect the acronym SCUBA to exploring the underwater world with tanks of air strapped upon your back. While this is essentially what SCUBA diving is, there is a lot of work involved with making this a reality. Being a SCUBA diver myself I am quite aware of all the planning needed when you're diving, and more so when you...

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BlackBerry Keep Moving Projects - Alicia Keys episode 2

Posted by Adam Zeis on 27 Feb 2013 10:13 am

The video gives a bit of a behind the scenes look as she readies for the stage and starts work on her project video - a collection of portraits submitted by fans that will be shown off during her performance in each city. A very cool idea that will give a unique view of fans and their cities at each venue. You can check out more on this and other projects at the BlackBerry Keep Moving Hub....

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My Vodafone app now available for UK BlackBerry 10 customers

Posted by James Richardson on 27 Feb 2013 4:43 am

Vodafone UK have been pretty quick of the mark with this one. My Vodafone is now available to download from BlackBerry World and if they are your network of choice it's one app you should really have on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Whether you are a Pay-As-You-Go customer or Pay Monthly you will be able to see the credit or allowance you have along with specific information about your price...

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BlackBerry may have downsized for Mobile World Congress this year but they are there - loud and proud.

Posted by James Richardson on 27 Feb 2013 3:28 am

If you are into smartphones and tablets in general you may well have seen from other sites that Mobile World Congress (MWC) is currently taking place in Barcelona, Spain. In previous years BlackBerry have had two large separate areas at the expo but as we detailed a couple of months ago things are a little different for them this time around. Due to the HUGE global launch of BlackBerry 10 that...

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