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The quickest way to share on BlackBerry 10? Just tap!

Posted by DJ Reyes on 7 May 2013 10:37 am
Have you noticed that straight out of the box or whenever you perform a wipe and reinstall of BlackBerry 10, NFC is on by default. I have always wondered why NFC is enabled by default on BlackBerry 10 smartphones. Now I know why. BlackBerry want to you make use of it any which way you can. From sharing files, pictures, browser links, right down to adding contacts to BBM. Now, I've been using...
RBC and McDonald’s bring first NFC mobile debit transaction to Canada with a BlackBerry smartphone
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RBC and McDonald’s bring first NFC mobile debit transaction to Canada with a BlackBerry smartphone

Posted by Michelle Haag on 12 Apr 2013 9:58 am
In November of 2012, the first mobile credit payment was completed in Canada, made possible by Rogers and CIBC, and taking place at a Tim Hortons in Toronto.  More recently, on March 27th, the first Canadian mobile debit transaction was completed using NFC at a McDonald's in Toronto, utilizing an InteracFlash point-of-sale terminal, a BlackBerry Bold 9900, and an RBC bank account. Though it will...
Press Release: RIM Receives Approval from Visa for Mobile Payment Solution
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Press Release: RIM Receives Approval from Visa for Mobile Payment Solution

Posted by Adam Zeis on 16 Jan 2013 8:34 am
Press Release WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - January 16, 2013) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today announced that its Secure Element Manager (SEM) solution for NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile payments has been approved by Visa. RIM's SEM is the backend solution for carriers that can securely manage credentials on SIM (subscriber identity module) cards installed...
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Canada's first NFC print ad appears in Connected magazine

Posted by Adam Zeis on 7 Jan 2013 11:33 am
NFC is still not as widely used as it could be, but things are definitely coming along and being introduced to the general public. RIM has kicked things up a bit by putting an NFC ad in Rogers Connected magazine. The ad, when tapped with an NFC-enabled device, allows users instant access to a holiday gift offer, free BlackBerry apps, information on the new BlackBerry 10 devices and download...
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CIBC offering a $15 credit to use with the NFC powered CIBC Mobile Payment App

Posted by Bla1ze on 19 Nov 2012 2:52 pm
With the CIBC mobile payment app now available for download in BlackBerry App World, CIBC is adding a little bit of a bonus to the mix in an effort to entice folks to go ahead and try it out. Now, when you download the app and register you'll be eligible for a $15 credit on your account to use for mobile payments. There are a few caveats though that you'll have to consider. You must be a...
CrackBerry Asks: How often do you use NFC on your BlackBerry?
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CrackBerry Asks: How often do you use NFC on your BlackBerry?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Nov 2012 4:27 pm
  How often do you use NFC on your BlackBerry? I'm a big fan of NFC on my BlackBerry Bold 9900. I used it quite often for various tasks and it really does come in handy. Being able to just tap my device on a tag and have it perform a function is pretty awesome when you think about it. Knowing that I'll be able to continue using NFC on my BlackBerry 10 device as well makes me love...
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CrackBerry was on site as Rogers and CIBC made the first mobile payment in Canada with a BlackBerry smartphone

Posted by Zach Gilbert on 2 Nov 2012 4:39 pm
For Canadians who are anxiously waiting to get in on the mobile payment action, that day just got a little closer. Today at a Toronto Tim Hortons restaurant, CIBC and Rogers demonstrated the first ever Canadian mobile payment using their SecureTap system. We learned a few weeks back that Canadian carriers would be using RIM’s secure element manager on their mobile payment applications, and...
Rogers and CIBC bring first mobile credit card payments to Canada using BlackBerry smartphones
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Rogers and CIBC bring first mobile credit card payments to Canada using BlackBerry smartphones

Posted by Michelle Haag on 2 Nov 2012 5:46 am
This is an exciting and historic day for Canada! Today Rogers Communications and CIBC will team up to complete the first mobile credit card payment in the country, launching the new program initially on the Rogers BlackBerry 9900 and 9360 with other devices to be introduced at a later date. These BlackBerry smartphones are NFC enabled, which will allow customers to pay for items at retailers...
NFC mobile payments in Canada to be powered by RIM's Secure Element Manager Solution
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NFC mobile payments in Canada to be powered by RIM's Secure Element Manager Solution

Posted by Bla1ze on 22 Oct 2012 7:58 am
When it comes to NFC adoption, RIM has been among the leaders in Canada with the inclusion of NFC in BlackBerry smartphones and various agreements with partners. What some folks may not know though, is the fact that RIM has been developing a system designed to securely manage credentials on SIM cards installed in all types of mobile devices, including BlackBerry smartphones, Android devices,...
Ten things my BlackBerry smartphone has replaced
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Ten things my BlackBerry smartphone has replaced

Posted by Adam Zeis on 12 Oct 2012 1:15 pm
I got into a conversation with my mother-in-law a few nights ago about how as kids, we used to play outside whenever we had the chance. Over the summer I'd be out right after breakfast, only coming home to eat dinner, then go back out as long as there was daylight. Not anymore. Kids (mine included) since inside all day watching TV or playing video games. Mine dreads the thought of having to...

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