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Rovio teases 'big adventure' with new Angry Birds

Posted by Adam Zeis on 12 Feb 2014 3:03 pm EST

We're not quite sure just what it is, or when we'll see it go live (the name and other details will be revealed tomorrow) but Rovio is teasing an all-new Angry Birds release on Twitter. Their last offering, Angry Birds Go, landed on BlackBerry 10 the same day as other platforms, so here's to hoping that this one will be the same. We know what a debacle it was to get the original titles on BB10...

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Microsoft looking to bring Android apps to Windows Phone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 12 Feb 2014 11:08 am EST

Interesting news today as it's being reported that Microsoft may now be looking to follow in the footsteps of BlackBerry and bring Android apps to Windows Phone devices. According to the report, Android apps would actually be available within the Windows Phone store directly on devices. Nothing has yet been confirmed but it could make things very interesting for Windows Phone users if it holds...

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What's your high score in Flappy Bird?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 7 Feb 2014 10:39 am EST

Okay, I'll admit it — I'm totally sick of Flappy Bird. I'm angry that I installed it, angry that I made my friends install it, and even more angry that I can't stop playing it. It's slowly sucking the life out of me. That being said, I did manage to score 21 today and I'm way more proud of myself than I should be. If for some reason you haven't yet played Flappy Bird — you need to. Or maybe...

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Round Two: Typo fights back against BlackBerry

Posted by Adam Zeis on 6 Feb 2014 2:53 pm EST

The BlackBerry / Typo saga continues. Recently BlackBerry sought an injunction against Typo and their iPhone keyboard accessory, claiming that the Typo infringes on one or more of BlackBerry's patents. BlackBerry aimed to block sales of the device in the US for the time being. Typo isn't going down without a fight however. In order for BlackBerry to win out, they'll need to convince the court...

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Behind the making of the amazing BlackBerry 10 Sochi Olympics app

Posted by Adam Zeis on 6 Feb 2014 9:56 am EST

This week I had a chance to talk with one of the developers of the Sochi 2014 app for BlackBerry 10 — what will be my go to app for the Olympics this year. The app itself is beautiful. It has a great UI, it's fast, and it works ridiculously well. If you haven't downloaded it yet, go get it right now. The Sochi app was made for BlackBerry 10 by Eventbase, a company that specializes in event-...

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BBM for iPhone and Android updated with 'Find Friends' feature

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Feb 2014 11:25 am EST

One of the big gripes we have with cross-platform BBM is the way it handles contacts — or that it doesn't. There was never really a way to easily discover which friends and contacts are using BBM and quickly add them to your contacts. A new BBM update for iOS and Android is rolling out this week however and includes the new Find Friends feature which will fix all that. The feature lets you...

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Would you like these BlackBerry 10 sliders?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 5 Feb 2014 11:15 am EST

If a BlackBerry 10 slider is something you think would be awesome, these fan-made concepts are for you. Our friend Ziro1 is back with some more designs — this time for the "Z11" and "Z20". Two slider concepts that are two sets of awesome. I was a total Torch lover so I have to say that either one of these would be amazing to have for my day-to-day. I love that you can drop away the keyboard...

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'Why I hate BlackBerry Z10 EVEN MORE!'

Posted by Adam Zeis on 4 Feb 2014 8:36 am EST

It's been a year and our buddy J_Caloy is still hating his BlackBerry Z10. He hated it before — and after a handful of software updates over the last year, he now hates it even more! Can't get enough of these videos. He sums everything up nicely from the OS 10.2.1 update in this one, so if you have 10 minutes to spare it's definitely worth checking out.

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How to get Flappy Bird on your BlackBerry

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 Feb 2014 12:12 pm EST

Like it or not — Flappy Bird is addicting as hell. It's a super simple game with crappy graphics, but once you get going you just can't seem to put it down. It's taking off like crazy on iOS, Android and even Windows Phone, and thanks to OS 10.2.1 and a few tricks you can have it up and running on your BlackBerry 10 device in not time at all. Just beware that it's extremely addicting — consider...

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Unofficial Chive app set to hit BlackBerry World tomorrow

Posted by Adam Zeis on 31 Jan 2014 1:54 pm EST

A few weeks ago we first saw the unofficial Chive app Chive On available for download. At the time it was unsure if it would ever make its way to an "official" launch in BlackBerry World, but tomorrow it looks like all the stars will be aligned. After some back and forth and a bit of dark magic, Chive On will indeed be available via BlackBerry World tomorrow for all BlackBerry 10 devices. The...

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Wind Mobile offers unlimited roaming in the US for $15 a month

Posted by Adam Zeis on 31 Jan 2014 1:09 pm EST

Wind Mobile announced today that beginning February 3rd, customers can pay an extra $15 a month for unlimited roaming in the U.S. That means Wind users can take advantage of unlimited calls, texts and data on the cheap when gallivanting around the US instead of coughing up loads of cash for just a few MBs of data. That's all there is to it — no other fees or catches on this one. New and...

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Through the Zeis Lens: The BlackBerry 10 Launch Day Experience

Posted by Adam Zeis on 30 Jan 2014 12:51 pm EST

A year ago today Kevin, Bla1ze, Marcus and I were on location in NYC for the global unveiling of BlackBerry 10 — to say it was a big day for us would be an understatement. After hanging out in the lobby with tons of other people from the media for what seems like hours, we rushed our way to the first line of press tables to ensure we had a good vantage point for the rest of the day. Once we got...

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How to install Instagram on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 29 Jan 2014 11:45 am EST

With the official release of OS 10.2.1 hitting devices around the globe, we now have the option to install Android applications right on the device — including Instagram. It's obviously not an official BlackBerry version, but it still works like a champ on the new OS. So if you've been waiting to get your gramming on from your BlackBerry, here's how to get it done. Note that you'll need to be...

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The best places to find Android apps for BlackBerry OS 10.2.1

Posted by Adam Zeis on 28 Jan 2014 9:54 am EST

So you're finally updating to an official version of OS 10.2.1. It's been a long time coming, but for those of you who waited it out without installing a leak, I applaud you. Now you can take advantage of all of the great features that OS 10.2.1 has to offer including OTA installs of Android applications (APKs). Unlike before when you had to run though a lengthy process of converting and...

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How to update your BlackBerry to OS 10.2.1

Posted by Adam Zeis on 28 Jan 2014 8:27 am EST

BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 is finally rolling out to users across the globe. It's long overdue but hey, it's here now so let's just get on with it. If you're not quite sure just how to get the update — don't worry. You should be seeing a notification on your device in the BlackBerry Hub. If not, you can always head to Settings > Software Update to check manually. When you do see the OS, you can...

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Verizon begins rolling out OS 10.2.1

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Jan 2014 1:20 pm EST

It looks like Verizon users may be in luck (for once). According to multiple reports in the forums, users are now seeing updates for OS 10.2.1.537. From what we've heard OS 10.2.1 isn't set to roll out for another few days for most users but if this stands correct, the process may already be underway. The update is appearing OTA for some as well as via BlackBerry Link. We've reached out to...

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How to watch the Super Bowl from your BlackBerry

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Jan 2014 7:35 am EST

Super Bowl XLVIII is just over a week away and that means many of you will be sorting out just where you'll be watching the big game this year. Fortunately this year you don't need to jump through hoops to watch the game on the go if you're a Verizon customer. If you plan to be out and about when the game kicks off, you can easily tune in right on your BlackBerry (or Android, iOS & Windows...

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BlackBerry looks to block U.S. sales of the Typo keyboard

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Jan 2014 7:22 pm EST

Things are starting to heat up now. As the Typo keyboard takes the iPhone world by storm, BlackBerry has now asked a California court to block sales of the device in the U.S. BlackBerry has accused the Seacrest-backed accessory of patent infringement (with good reason) even though some of the design elements differ slightly than those on the physical keyboard of the BlackBerry Q10. BlackBerry...

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Hit the jackpot with Slots King for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Jan 2014 2:28 pm EST

Magmic has just released one of the best time killers you can find on your BlackBerry. Slots King give you some awesome slot machine action on the go and you can play anywhere, anytime. The 5-reel vide slot machine will let you spin all day long complete with bonus spins and a fun minigame. If you're a fan of Texas Hold'em King then you'll definitely want to check this one out as well....

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QNX Software Systems launches new Cloud business

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Jan 2014 12:30 pm EST

On the Inside BlackBerry Blog today, CEO John Chen introduced QNX Software Systems' new Cloud business. The dedicated group will be a part of QNX and will "support the Internet of Things" — bringing solutions for embedded platforms, networks and devices as well as machine to device interaction. The group will work alongside the existing organizations that already serve the embedded market and...

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