Although BlackBerry has extended the life span of BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, and PlayBook a few times now, that time has seemingly finally run out.
Etisalat UAE recently announced they would be discontinuing BlackBerry Internet Service, including BBM, PIN to PIN, and email services for BlackBerry OS smartphones on March 10, 2020.
BlackBerry has now announced they will continue to support the critical infrastructure and services for BlackBerry 10 as well as network access for BBOS devices beyond 2019.
Having issues with being able to integrate your Yahoo mail on your BlackBerry? You're not alone. Here are some possible fixes to try if you're having the issue.
As of December 31, WhatsApp will no longer officially support BBOS or BlackBerry 10 and those still using the apps may see features stop functioning at any time.
In addition to their announcement of Priv no longer receiving monthly security updates, BlackBerry has announced they'll continue to support BB10 and BBOS users for at least another two years but it's not without some caveats.
Are you still kicking it really old school on BBOS, perhaps a little newer device BlackBerry 10 is where you remain or have you moved into Android?
If you're looking for some BBOS love, the BlackBerry Beta Zone never fails to deliver. Facebook for BBOS v4.4.0.9 has now arrived in the BlackBerry Beta Zone and while it's really only a small change, it's still an update that will make some folks happy. According to the change log, it addresses issues with multiple photo uploads to Facebook, so if you're a Facebook user and have been...
This week the sales on popular applications keep on coming, this time focusing on legacy BBOS handsets. We took a look at Email++ some time back and it is a useful tool that offers additional options for your messages. It does so as it is a fully integrated graphical toolbar that appears right above the message details. There are a plethora of options to choose from including block/...
Android likes the sweets with Gingerbread, Jelly Bean and Kit Kat. Windows Phone has gone fruity in the past with Tango and Mango and is waiting on the color Blue. Heck, even if less celebrated externally, internally Apple gives ski resort names to iOS, with iOS 7.1 honoring the upcoming Olympics with Sochi. How about us BlackBerry fans? Well, we're looking forward to the release of...
Chances are if you follow BlackBerry news, you caught some headlines regarding BlackBerry planning to drop support for legacy BlackBerry OS come 2015. The comments themselves stem fromĀ Managing Director of BlackBerry India, Sunil Lalvani, in a recent interview given to DNA India. We never reported on the news but it has been a hot topic in the forums so to better help get BlackBerry's...
Ok BlackBerry, it's time for a CrackBerry intervention. The way BlackBerry 10 OS updates are rolling out to the world isn't healthy. Your behavior isn't sustainable. We need to make some decisions and lifestyle changes here, for the benefit of all those around you who love you so much, including developers and most definitely your customers and biggest fans. Looking back at years of...
If you're still running BlackBerry OS 7.0 on a BlackBerry OS 7.1 capable device I first have to ask -- why? Whatever your reason might be, BlackBerry 7.1 brings plenty of changes and improvements such as Mobile HotSpot, BlackBerry Tag and even WiFi calling where supported and updating is easy. Second, I have some good news for you. If you live inĀ France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands,...
AT&T has officially released OS 7.1.0.862 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for...
* Update 2 from Kevin - 6:40am, Monday morning - IĀ just received wordĀ that the Google code issue has been fixed and Youtube videos are working once again on OS 7.1 / 7 phones! *Ā * Update from Kevin - Ā Still waiting for official word back from BlackBerry, but sources are telling me it's nothing on the BlackBerry side and the issue can only be replicated on BlackBerry OS 7 and 7.1...
Indosat has officially released OS 7.1.0.523 for theĀ Porsche Design P'9981. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for...
As I found out earlier this morning, installing another carrier's OS on your BlackBerry isn't as easy as downloading and deleting the vendor.xml file -- now you have to delete both vendor files. It seems that in one of the updates to BlackBerry Desktop Manager, the vendor.xml file is not only located in one folder, but two. In the past you simply had to delete the lone vendor file and...
Hey all you BlackBerry Curve 9360 owners, now you too can upgrade to OS 7.1.0.190 that the Bold 9900, Torch 9810, and Torch 9860 previously saw. Of course, as this is a leaked OS and not official, if you choose to download it make sure you do a backup first, and let us know in the comments or forums how it works out for you. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an...
[youtube link for mobile viewing] Here we walk though setting up the Mobile Hotspot on the leaked 7.1 OS for Bold 9900. Mobile Hotspot allows you to share your BlackBerry data plan with other WiFi only devices like the BlackBerry PlayBook or Apple iPod Touch. Some key points to be aware of: Mobile Hotspot uses your data plan Your carrier must have enabled tethering on your...
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] We've all been awaiting the arrival of OS 7.1 to drop for one specific feature, Mobile Hotspot. This allows your BlackBerry to serve as a WiFi hotspot to other devices. Our wish was granted yesterday with 7.1.0.74 leaking, this is an early build of what we are hoping is an OS coming to a carrier near you. This quick video walkthrough shows...
* Update: RIM reached out to me today following up last night's rant with a response: As a follow up to your article we wanted to let you know that the ā900 minutes' shown in the error code was a mistake and should have read 15 minutes. We are working at implementing a fix for this that will be included in the next version of BBM software.Ā Thanks for the update. 15 minutes...
If you're proudly rocking a brand new BlackBerry Torch 9810 you might want to grab your USB cable and give OS 7.0.0.336 a try. While we're not exactly sure what has changed in this update, it's fresh and new so you might want to check it out. As always, make sure you back up your data first and heed the warning below. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official...
China Mobile released official OS v5.0.0.1062 this weekend for you lucky BlackBerry Tour owners so fire up Desktop Manager and get to upgrading. Even though this is an official OS, be sure to use caution and do a back-up before installing. And if you're not on China Mobile, make sure you delete that vendor.xml file. Thanks to everyone that sent this in! Download OS v5.0.0.1062 for the...
Today from Bell Mobility we have OS 6.0.0.615 available for download for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. What's new in this OS? After you install drop a comment or hit the forums with your findings, since no change log was included. Even though this is an official OS, be sure to use caution and do a back-up before installing. And if you're not on Bell Mobility, make sure you delete that...
Though we've seen this OS before in leak and official versions for the BlackBerry Torch 9800,Ā we thought we should go ahead and let you guys know that AT&T has officially released it as well. I'm sure there may be a small group of you out there waiting for this from AT&T so if that's you, then here you go! If you installed the leak or the official version from Vodafone DE last...