It's been a while since we've spotted a good fake BlackBerry, but this time around all the work was done for us. Forums member Superfly_FR posted up this Photoshop of the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha sporting a full QWERTY keyboard. As noted in the forums post, there is certainly enough room for a standard BlackBerry keyboard (I'm down with a Bold 9900 keyboard on this baby). As RIM CEO Thorstein Heins said at BlackBerry World, we'll still see BlackBerry devices with a physical keyboard, so maybe down the road this won't be too far fetched.

What do you think of this design? Is it good? Bad? Ugly? Sound off in the comments!

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Often times you may find yourself wanting to edit some images on your BlackBerry PlayBook. While there is a small seleciton of apps available, as forums member edyb pointed out, there are also plenty of free online editors that work great on the PlayBook. In my experience the best is pixlr.com, but there are others that appeal to different users as well. Keep reading for the full list, then play around a bit with each to see which you like best (let us know in the comments). Be sure to hit up the forums and let us know which one is your favorite.

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All caught up on today's blog posts? Then why not head into the forums and see what's up with your fellow CrackBerry addicts? Not only can you find awesome people, news, and helpful tips, but we also have some ongoing contests in the PlayBook Apps forum and the General Discussion forum. We rounded up some other interesting threads you can check out at the links below.

• Verizon Wireless: Verizon upgrade policy
• General Discussion: Bold 9900 on T-mobile
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Application storage question on Playbook
• BlackBerry Apps: BeWeather vs The Weather Channel app
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Where are Print to Go files?

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

The CrackBerry forums are a great place to not only get help with your BlackBerry, but also to meet people, share experiences, and more. Last month we started up a thread for sharing creations made with the Scrapbook app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. To make it a little more interesting, we're periodically going to choose some submissions and give out some prizes as our way of saying thanks for participating and for being awesome forum members. Keep reading to find out who won gift certificates to ShopCrackBerry this week, and to enter your own Scrapbook creations check out the thread at the link below.

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Looking for inspiration? Check out the thread below for what would make an awesome BeBold story. Click the forum link to join the discussion!

We're heading into Easter weekend which means extra days off of school and work for a lot of people. That also means plenty of time to get caught up on the blogs, and then why not head into the forums and see what's up with your fellow CrackBerry addicts? We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• BlackBerry Bold 9930/9900: My iPhone fanboy friend wants to BE BOLD
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Dolphin or native
• General Discussion: What exactly is 'cascades'?
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Golf fans - watch the Masters on your PlayBook
• PlayBook Apps & Games: [Concept] Designed DJ Playbook App - Come in to see more

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

A little over a week ago Kevin started a fun thread in the PlayBook forums for people to share their Scrapbook creations with the rest of CrackBerry nation. We decided it would be cool to give away some prizes for those that chose to post their creations, not as a formal contest really, but just for fun. The CrackBerry writers got together and looked through this week's submissions, and boy was it hard to narrow it down! Finally, we came up with three from our favorites, which you can view after the break. Each of these members will receive a $25 gift certificate to ShopCrackBerry, so if you were chosen, watch your email over the next few days for information on that!

The thread is still open at the link below, and we'll keep the contest going indefinitely and likely mix up the prizes so it will be a surprise each time. Each week or so we'll pick some more winners, so keep sharing your Scrapbook creations! Check out this week's picks after the break!

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What 10 features do you think BB10 smartphones will need to possess to survive in the smartphone market? Click the forum link below to join the discussion!

Anticipation is mounting as we head into the middle of the week. An update to the BlackBerry Bridge application dropped tonight, which in the past has usually been followed by an update to the BlackBerry PlayBook OS. While you all sit around repeatedly hitting the button to check for updates, why not head into the forums and see what's up with your fellow CrackBerry addicts? We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• General Discussion:  How many emails do you SEND in a day
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Millions of dollars to be made
• PlayBook Apps & Games: How Do You Use Print To Go? 
• News & Rumors: [Article] - BlackBerry 10 Smartphones: 10 Features These Devices Need to Thrive
• BlackBerry Apps: Best offline RSS reader to replace Viigo & Freerange

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

Post your BlackBerry PlayBook Scrapbook pictures and you could win! Find out details and discuss this and more in the forums at the links below!

It's Friday and we're heading into the weekend! We hope the weather is nice for all of you out there, so you can get out and enjoy some fresh spring air. Don't forget to check out the forums before you head out though. We have a new on-going contest for PlayBook owners, so definitely visit that thread for details. We rounded up some other interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• PlayBook Apps & Games: Post Your Scrapbook App Pictures!
• Rumored Devices: BlackBerry Blade: Like it?
• Native Apps: BBM, whats the big deal?
• General Discussion: 10 Things I like about RIM
• PlayBook Apps & Games: New app - Word Links

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

Does your BlackBerry PlayBook function how you want it to? Discuss this and more in the forums at the links below!

Now's a perfect time to head into the forums and see what your fellow BlackBerry addicts are up to. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• BlackBerry PlayBook: Does Your PB Function the Way You Want it to?
• BlackBerry Torch 9810: Music Organization
• BlackBerry PlayBook: The number 1 thing i would change about Appworld
• BlackBerry Bold 9930/9900: BB10 Bold
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Rave review from Android developer

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

Now's a perfect time to head into the forums and see what your fellow BlackBerry addicts are up to. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• BlackBerry PlayBook: To Password or Not Password
• General Discussion: Patience is a virtue...TAT and RIM will deliver
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Query for Interest: Netflix and Skype
• MLH Software: QuickView Beta Feedback
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Kobo Discounts!

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
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Happy Thursday everyone, hope you're all getting ready for a fun weekend! Now's a perfect time to head into the forums and see what your fellow BlackBerry addicts are up to. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• PlayBook Apps & Games: RDM+ smashes Splashtop for productivity
• General Discussion: Data compression and the new bb10 devices
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Will APPS really come or is it just a dream/hope?
• BlackBerry Torch 9810: Video Recording - Strange Display

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

It's Tuesday, and not a lot is happening in BlackBerry news so far this week. That means it's a perfect time to head into the forums and see what your fellow BlackBerry addicts are up to. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• General Discussion: What are your 'top line' icons?
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Library books - Overdrive help
• BlackBerry Apps: BlackBerry Travel, Maps, Traffic needs integration!
• BlackBerry PlayBook: How my PlayBook and Print To Go saved my behind
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Put a reward/info box on your lockscreen wallpaper for lost PlayBooks

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

Things are kind of quiet around the blogs as we head into the weekend. That means it's a perfect time to head into the forums and see what your fellow BlackBerry addicts are up to. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you can check out at the links below.

• General Discussion: BB10 =Amazing Engineering Feat
• BlackBerry Tablet OS: Hotspot WiFi login vs. Bluetooth
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Emulators and Emulator News for the Blackberry Playbook
• General Discussion: What cloud storage are you using with BB?
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Playbook + splashtop HD +windows 8 consumer preview = WIN

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
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Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona and there is some fun BlackBerry stuff being demoed that we've gotten to take a look at. It's also the end of Fitness Month here at Mobile Nations, but we still have a couple good things up our sleeves that you won't want to miss, like Kevin's look at standing desks. We rounded up some interesting forum posts you may be interested in which you can check out at the links below.

• PlayBook Apps & Games: AirPlay To An AppleTV From Playbook
• General Discussion: BBM as a foundation for a social ecosystem
• PlayBook Apps & Games: Music Recording/sequencing app for playbook
• BlackBerry London: What is the ideal screen size for you?
• Android App Sideloading: Any way to reset/restart the android player without restarting pb?

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!

Both the blogs and forums are still on fire with all the discussion surrounding the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS and all the cool new features. Now that a few days have gone by since the release, talk is turning to apps and what is available, what works, and what doesn't. We rounded up some of the OS 2.0 app forum posts you may be interested in which you can check out at the links below.

• Playbook Apps for Musicians - what's out there and what's in store
• Best Android Apps Now Available in App World
• Android apps in Appworld
• Stream HBO and movies to your Playbook. Shaw subscribers, Canada.
• Where is Android player in OS2?
• Sideloaded Kindle on OS 2.0 Awesome! 
• Free playbook apps

Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or
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