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RIM demos new Facebook v2.0 features, teases us all by showing it on a BlackBerry Bold 9900

by Bla1ze on 27 Jul 2011 02:01 PM
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As you all know by now, Facebook v2.0 was released yesterday for both BlackBerry smartphones and the BlackBerry PlayBook. If you were never signed up for the BlackBerry Beta Zone, this is likely your first time at seeing all the new features RIM has implemented in v2.0. The folks over at the Inside BlackBerry blog have gone ahead and done up a demo video for us all so that we can see all those features in action. It's pretty cool to see the new features and all but maybe using the BlackBerry Bold 9900 wasn't the best idea really. I was more focused on it then the actual walkthrough of Facebook. That reminds me, how about some release dates for the Bold 9900 RIM?

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9900, Facebook, RIM
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Posted by johnmarki Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Bla1ze, I couldnt agree with you more. I was drawn to the phone like a moth to a flame! ;)

 
 
Posted by seb.hebert Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

+1 except I'd have to use this simile:

"Like a crack addict to crack"

 
 
Posted by Rootbrian Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

10+ :D

Gotta agree to that!

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 302 days ago

"Like a Blackberry addict to Crackberry!"

 
 
Posted by Abrante Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Release the phone already :o)

 
 
Posted by 00stryder Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

A huge update from the last version. I love the new UI and contrary to what a lot of people are saying, I think that there are several subtle differences in the interface that allows the BlackBerry app for Facebook to be very unique from the Android or iOS versions (I also have an iPod Touch and I like the app a lot better on my BlackBerry now compared to the iOS version).

 
 
Posted by alexkinsella Friday, Jul 29, 2011 301 days ago

Hi @00stryder,

Alex from RIM here. Glad you’re enjoying the new Facebook app. I’m also a huge fan of the new UI and features in this update – it feels like the navigation is quicker and smoother than ever! We also just launched the Facebook 2.0 app for PlayBook, which you can check out and download here: http://bbry.lv/rtDEpC.

Last but certainly not least, we love to hear about how BlackBerry users are putting our products to use. When you can, I’d love to hear a few examples – either here, on Twitter (@BlackBerry) or on Facebook (http://bbry.lv/bdmrXv).

Cheers,

Alex, RIM Social Media Team

 
 
Posted by samgbx Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

so he works for blackberry but is actually holding what looks like an iPhone...or am i wrong :P

p.s. Iv had 2.0 beta for so long now, the only reason i came to watch was cause its beeing shown on a 9900 *drools

 
 
Posted by Abrante Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

That's the 9900 with the "for official use only sticker". From the angle that it is held, it does look like the iPhone though.

 
 
Posted by samgbx Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Thanks, i just figured it out by making video full screen, had no idea it looked that thin :)

 
 
Posted by richv77 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

RIM is such a Tease!! :-)

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

I'm shocked that RIM has gone so long without releasing a new handset. I thought for sure that the Bold 9900 would have been out by now. I'm just hoping that the rumors aren't true that AT&T won't be carrying the 9900 until November. Does anyone have any updates as to whether or not AT&T has started testing the 9900?

 
 
Posted by gamfreack Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

That 9900 is so damn fast, I want one like yesterday

 
 
Posted by sk8er_tor Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Agreed! Looks super fast and smooth!

 
 
Posted by adamnygaard1 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Dang....that phone is FAST! Can't wait to get me one.

 
 
Posted by pdelong Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

It seems sort of in bad taste to use the 9900 to preview fb 2.0

 
 
Posted by sk8er_tor Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

You make no sense.

 
 
Posted by yerfgofe Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

+1

 
 
Posted by Volareman Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!!!!!!!!

Just seeing that gentleman on the left holding the device made me want it even more-- that phone is soooooooooooo thin. Then zipping around on the touch screen. Le sigh!

 
 
Posted by Fkame Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

I can't wait for this phone to be released. It's just GORGEOUS SUPER FAST, AND VERY THIN. Does anyone knows anything about mobile hotspot on this?

 
 
Posted by balla4lyf23 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

i dont have a blackberyy anymore, i now have a WP7, but this looks GREAT..this might be one of the best facebook apps out there for any platform

 
 
Posted by chiefbroski Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

+1 to you good sir!

 
 
Posted by southlander Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Can't wait. But I'll have to. Lol.

 
 
Posted by joebmxx Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

anyone else been using this version of facebook for months from the beta zone if is that just me? haha

 
 
Posted by estarno Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

still doesn't look quick enough, everything was preloaded in this demo. too small, too much text.

 
 
Posted by lnichols Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 303 days ago

Yeah it is definitely optimized for the newer phones. Hey here is an idea RIM, why don't you release the new phones so we have something better to run Facebook 2.0 on!!!

 
 
Posted by soogriffin Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

nice update to the FB app. I like it so far.

 
 
Posted by joeberrymomma Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

It is plenty fast on my 9700 with OS6. Will still upgrade to 9900 though. :)

 
 
Posted by howl078 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

Why do I keep tapping the screen of my 9700?

Release this phone already!!!

 
 
Posted by chiefbroski Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

The facebook app runs slower on my Storm 1. Lol... Need one of those new devices. But seriously its good, its just not 9900 good.

 
 
Posted by birdman_36 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

BlackBerry has caught up with other platforms with their Facebook app, but still trails other manufacturers with their hardware.

 
 
Posted by radlink14 Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 302 days ago

Those are some handsome peeps lolz

 
 
Posted by uzo123 Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 302 days ago

Great application ! Much better than the last version . My problem with this application is that my virtual keyboard collapses on my BB torch 9800 any time I hit the 'enter key 'to send a chat message when on the Facebook chat.
And it slows me down a lot.

 
 
Posted by Niz Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 302 days ago

Been using FB v2 on my Tour for about 5 months, it's plenty quick and an upgrade from the previous version. I can imagine it will only be better on a faster phone too. My contract is up and I'm just waiting for this phone to be released already!

 
 
Posted by mpagano37 Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 302 days ago

Question: They make the comment that the App can use Wifi. Is Wifi use dependent on the App? Not all Apps use Wifi if the phone is connected to a Wifi connection? I thought if the phone had a Wifi connection all data went through the Wifi and not data plan. Which is it?

 
 
Posted by Lyls Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 302 days ago

I love the new app as well. I got in on the beta. I don't know about anyone else, but I continue to have notification issues! I still get the FB icon on my phone whenever someone posts a comment, I've turned notifications off, cleared cache, logged out, battery pull, blah blah blah, & I still get it. I went back to the beta .23 version where I didn't have this issue. Come on, RIM! When you turn off notifications in the app, they should actually TURN OFF!

 
 
Posted by MrsD. Friday, Jul 29, 2011 301 days ago

Would someone please explain to me how to go from News Feeds to Status Updates? I'm sick of reading about Farmville and Egg hunting news feeds!!!!!!!!! And Cooking! I don't cook at home. Why do I care about your how many people you need to cook for and seat?!