The best Google Reader replacements on BlackBerry 10
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Google Reader is being out to pasture, but that doesn't mean you're out of RSS reader options for BlackBerry.
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Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors pick up BlackBerry as their official device
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BlackBerry and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, the Raptors in the NBA, and the Marlies (another hockey team) are all adopting BlackBerry as their official smartphone. Obviously this means that we'll see a bunch of marketing around the teams, but it will also mean plenty of apps for fans and some BBM Channels. It looks like...
Android to BlackBerry 10 - Step by step instructions on how to transfer contacts, calendars, pictures and more
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If you just got your first BlackBerry 10 device after a long haul on Android, we've got everything here you need to get set up.
Jim Balsillie to start work at eco-tech non-profit government agency
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It seems a little early to be busting out the "Where Are They Now?" episodes, but BlackBerry's ex-co-CEO Jim Balsillie has just taken on a five-year term as the chair of Sustainable Development Technology Canada. The SDTC has about $325 million of the government's money to put towards funding clean technologies that fix issues with climate change, air, soil, and water contamination, and...
Case-Mate Barely There case for the BlackBerry Z10 offers nearly-invisible protection
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I've been using the simple Case-Mate Barely There snap-on case for the last couple of months on the BlackBerry Z10, and it's been performing admirably. It provides a solid, baseline degree of protection while keeping bulkiness and obstruction down to a minimum. The matte finish on the black and glossy finish on the white model and make the Barely There case stylistically understated and...
The best accessories for your BlackBerry Q10
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Have you already run out and bought the BlackBerry Q10on AT&T or T-Mobile? You need to kit out that bad boy! Luckily, we've got the very best cases and accessories in stock. Here's a sampling of some of my favorites. BlackBerry Battery Charger Bundle The BlackBerry Q10 has solid battery life, but you can seriously never have too many spares kicking around. This charger gives...
BlackBerry Q10 coming to Telstra July 2
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Telstra has announced that the BlackBerry Q10 will be launching on their network in Australia on July 2. On the downside, it won't have Blue Tick, a status that enables devices for rural usage, though HD voice will be enabled for the areas that do have coverage. Meanwhile, Optus has confirmed that they'll be have the Q10 as well, with one rumor suggesting that we'll see it before the...
Reminder: Only five days left to apply to BlackBerry Scholars program for women
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Back at BlackBerry Live, Alicia Keys announced a new full scholarship program for young women entering technical programs in science, technology, engineering, or math. The June 26 deadline for applications is quickly approaching, by which point hopeful students have to submit an essay on how they intend to leave their mark on the world, and provide the usual biographical and academic...
Re-examining the BlackBerry 10 Android app player
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Today on Talk Mobile we're looking at cross-platform apps, so what better time to re-examine what the Android app player means for BlackBerry 10? When the Android runtime made its debut on the PlayBook, a lot of users were hoping that it would be a good kick-start to app selection for BlackBerry’s new platform. BB10 rolled into town and the Android app player along with it, but my...
Five takeaways for mobile gaming from E3
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I'm back from my very first E3, and as a lifelong gamer, it was a blast. At times, it was hard to put the blinders on and look only for mobile games with so many high-quality distractions around, and harder still to find them once I had managed to do so. Mobile is in a weird spot right now in the grand scheme of video games; obviously consoles will dominate any kind of announcements at...
Official BlackBerry Q10 hard shell packs subtlety, style, and protection
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This is one well-rounded case.
Anders Jeppsson on BlackBerry 10, Canadian developers, and the golden age of gaming
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Ahead of the Ottawa International Game Conference, I got some time to talk with Anders Jeppsson, the global head of gaming at BlackBerry. Between GDC and BlackBerry Live over the last couple of months, we’ve been in pretty regular contact, but there was still a fair bit to talk about. He’s recently completed his move from Sweden to Canada, so we touched on the differences in developer...
Case-Mate's BlackBerry Q10 collection puts style first
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Zebrawood and Rosewood are the express route to class.
BlackBerry Z10 gets some extra class thanks to Case-Mate's real wood backing
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One of the first cases we picked up during the BlackBerry Z10 launch in Toronto was Case-Mate's real wood cases. These are two-piece cases with Rosewood, Zebrawood, or brushed aluminum backing, plus silicon inner lining for a smidgen of impact protection. Despite the metallic finish, the casing itself is plastic. This is kind of a disappointing contrast to the premium feeling of the...
Official BlackBerry Z10 leather holster combines style and function
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Belt clip holsters get a bad rap for being dorky, but their utility really can't be put into question. You get all of the convenience of being able to access your BlackBerry immediately without having to pry it out of your pants pocket, or jangling around loose in a bag or coat pocket with any number of things that might scratch the screen. The leather Z10 holster follows a long line of...
BlackBerry Q10 coming to the Philippines June 7
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BlackBerry quietly announced that the BlackBerry Q10 is coming to the Philippines on June 7. Both black and white models will be available, though local carriers Globe, Smart, and Sun haven't talked said much about which they're getting. Cameron Vernest, Country Director for the Philippines at BlackBerry commented on the launch. “We are excited to be working with our partners to bring...
Mike Lazaridis has high hopes for BBM on iOS and Android
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In a recent interview, ex-co-CEO of BlackBerry Mike Lazaridis commented on BlackBerry Messenger going cross-platform. As you might expect, he figures BBM stands a good chance at succeeding on iOS and Android. "BBM is by far the most compelling wireless experience and wireless social-networking environment. ... [Thorsten Heins is] speaking to the confidence he has in the platform...
Unity game engine to be available for free to BlackBerry 10 developers
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Unity, the world-reknown 3D gaming engine, has been headed towards BlackBerry 10 for the last few months, but today there's a decidedly pleasant twist - it'll be free for developers. No licensing costs, just download and get building. iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 8 will be supported too, which is great news for those devs that are working cross-platform. The most compelling part of...
Incipio shows off Q10 cases at BlackBerry Live 2013
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One of the first things we spotted when checking out the BlackBerry Live 2013 showcase were a handful of Q10 cases from Incipio. All of the same families and colors are supported for the Q10 as the Z10, including the light Feather and Feather Shine hard case, the Frequency soft shell, and the hybrid Dual Pro case. They're all sporting a variety of bold, solid colors Incipio's Q10 cases...