If you missed out yesterdays BlackBerry World 2012 General Session keynote then you’ll want to check out the video above. RIM has made the full version available for your viewing pleasure. The keynote includes RIM CEO Thorsten Heins and other members of RIM’s executive team demonstrating the new features of the BlackBerry 10 operating system.
The session also includes guests from Salesforce.com, Gameloft, FishLabs, and a few others who are working with RIM to build the application ecosystem, as well as ensure that the new OS is ready for users around the globe. So grab a drink and kick up your feet as you're about to watch over 30 minutes of BlackBerry awesomeness.
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