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BlackBerry 6.1 is now named BlackBerry 7! (and no, it is not QNX based)
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BlackBerry 6.1 is now named BlackBerry 7! (and no, it is not QNX based)

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 27 Apr 2011 3:03 pm
If you're a CrackBerry regular, you'll know both the operating system names BlackBerry 6.1 and BlackBerry 7 have been talked about quite a bit. BlackBerry 6.1 is the evolutionary upgrade to BlackBerry 6, and its existence and some of its features have already been announced by Research In Motion back at DevCon Asia at the start of the year (you can learn even more about it's features in our...
BlackBerry 6.1 icons point to NFC, compass and more
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BlackBerry 6.1 icons point to NFC, compass and more

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 1 Apr 2011 1:35 pm
After yesterdays leak of BlackBerry 6.1, we've seen some great stuff roll out already. There were some extracted apps as well as a sweet new Six dot X theme. In his work to extract icons from the soon to be released OS, Dave came across some new ones we haven't seen before that will show up on the next generation devices. Included in the mix are what we think to be a compass, NFC, BlackBerry...
BlackBerry OS 6.1.0.44 leaks out, brings some updated apps with it
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BlackBerry OS 6.1.0.44 leaks out, brings some updated apps with it

Posted by Bla1ze on 31 Mar 2011 6:36 pm
For anyone tired of hearing about the BlackBerry PlayBook, the new images of the BlackBerry Touch were a nice change. But now, OS OS 6.1.0.44 has shown up and along for the ride is a bunch of updated apps. Extracted and taken from the full, leaked OS updated versions of the following are now available for download: BlackBerry App World v2.1.3.2 BlackBerry Radio v1.0.0.34 BlackBerry Podcasts...
There Can Be Only ONE - BlackBerry 7 to merge the Best of BlackBerry 6.1 and QNX?!
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There Can Be Only ONE - BlackBerry 7 to merge the Best of BlackBerry 6.1 and QNX?!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 30 Mar 2011 4:48 pm
RIM is an interesting (and confusing?) spot right now as it's juggling operating system platforms as they push forward on development of the PlayBook's QNX-based BlackBerry Tablet OS and also work on BlackBerry 6.1 which will ship on the next generation of BlackBerry Smartphones. Beyond that the OS details have been relatively scarce and it has been leaving all of us CrackBerry addicts with...
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2011 BlackBerry Smartphone Roadmap Explained in Detail

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 10 Feb 2011 8:30 am
The first few weeks of January 2011 brought forth a number of device leaks to the internet, which when combined provide relatively comprehensive insight into what we'll see from Research In Motion this year both in terms of major product launches and device software updates. As you read through this roundup keep in mind that unofficial information can always change by the time it does get...
CrackBerry Podcast 063: BlackBerry Roadmap 2011 - PlayBook and Phones Galore!
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CrackBerry Podcast 063: BlackBerry Roadmap 2011 - PlayBook and Phones Galore!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 28 Jan 2011 4:31 pm
The last couple of weeks have been full of leaks regarding the 2011 BlackBerry Smartphone roadmap, so we had a LOT to talk about on this CrackBerry Podcast. But before we get to the phones, we first spend a bunch of time talking BlackBerry PlayBook, going through many of the frequently asked questions that have been popping up in the forums.  This was a fun episode and definitely one you'll...
Exclusive: CDMA BlackBerry Roadmap 2011 - Montana, Monaco, Sedona, Malibu, BlackBerry 6.1 Evolution and more!
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Exclusive: CDMA BlackBerry Roadmap 2011 - Montana, Monaco, Sedona, Malibu, BlackBerry 6.1 Evolution and more!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 27 Jan 2011 6:40 pm
Keep in mind - this is CDMA (hence why you're not seeing Torch2 or apollo listed). Also means we could see GSM releases sooner than the CDMA timeline above... plus things often change from plan. In the last couple of weeks we've learned a lot about RIM's 2011 BlackBerry pipeline thanks to a handful of device leaks. After months (and in some cases over a year) of speculation, we saw specs and...
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Exclusive: Praise the BlackBerry Lord - OS 6.1 allows me to manage homescreen panes!!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 25 Jan 2011 10:36 am
Thank you RIM! This BlackBerry 6.1 screen capture above shows off a new feature in the upcoming OS update that so many of us BlackBerry 6 users, including myself, have been longing for... the ability to manage homescreen panes. In the default BlackBerry homescreen experience the All, Favorites, Media, Downloads, and Frequent panes are always present, which on a device like the BlackBerry...
BlackBerry Apollo - The newest member of the Curve family shows us what it's made of
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BlackBerry Apollo - The newest member of the Curve family shows us what it's made of

Posted by Michelle Haag on 13 Jan 2011 11:20 am
It appears that RIM's most popular line of BlackBerry smartphones is about to get a new addition! This device, codenamed "Apollo", will be an awesome addition to the Curve family, especially if the specs reported this morning are true. Packing in a 480 x 360 screen, 5-megapixel camera, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, a tri-band HSPA 7.2Mbps radio, and NFC capability, this device is sure to please...
BlackBerry 6.1 Application Platform Announced at DevCon Asia!
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BlackBerry 6.1 Application Platform Announced at DevCon Asia!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 12 Jan 2011 10:42 pm
At the General Session Keynote on the opening day of BlackBerry DevCon Asia, Tyler Lessard, VP of Global Alliances and Developer Relations for RIM, announced the coming of the new BlackBerry 6.1 Application Platform for BlackBerry Smartphones. 6.1 will build upon BlackBerry 6 and for developers will introduce some new features they can take advantage of. The image above tells the story. New...