Dear Berry solves your BlackBerry woes
Use this fix to install 1Mobile Market on the Passport
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Need advice on how to solve your BlackBerry woes? Dear Berry is here to save the day.
BlackBerry OS 10.3
The BlackBerry 10.3 lockscreen is magical!
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We all know BlackBerry 10.3 is great and has a ton of improvements over previous iterations of BlackBerry 10 but did you know it was magical as well? If not, hit play on the video above from J_Caloy and check it out. Pretty awesome, you won't believe it!
A kind of sort of leak
Leaked 10.3.0.1418 available for all BlackBerry 10 devices
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Alright, so it's kind of sort of a leak but not really. In any case, while Rogers is in the process of rolling out OS 10.3.0.1418 officially to the BlackBerry Passport, the files are also available for every other BlackBerry 10 device. At this point, you'll have to load the files manually but for anyone familiar with leaks, that shouldn't be an issue. Worst case, you can hang around...
So quick and easy!
How to access Quick Settings using BlackBerry 10.3
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You may well be thinking we are stating the obvious with this post as 'Quick Settings' are certainly not new to BlackBerry 10 and without any apps open you can still perform a downwards swipe from the top bezel. Where BlackBerry have implemented something new in OS 10.3 is that you can now access the Quick Settings from within any application - something I've wanted for a long time...
A closer look at BlackBerry Blend from the Passport launch
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BlackBerry Blend has finally arrived for those lucky enough to have a BlackBerry Passport or Porsche Design P'9983 and it's totally awesome. At the BlackBerry Passport launch event in Toronto, we caught up with Sanjay Nathwani, Product Manager at BlackBerry to get a closer look at BlackBerry Blend and some of the stuff you can do with the app on the whole. Although the video comes in...
More BlackBerry Blend details leak out
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Although we've been tracking the existence of BlackBerry Blend for what seems forever now, even before it was called BlackBerry Blend, the offering has yet to be officially announced or even commented on by BlackBerry. Given the fact it has been appearing on a larger scale in BlackBerry OS 10.3, it's highly expected it will finally be made official with the BlackBerry Passport. A new...
Highway to the beta zone
BlackBerry Beta Zone updated with fixes for OS 10.3
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A small update to the BlackBerry Beta Zone app has now started appearing on devices. According to the change log, it should fix some issues anyone running BlackBerry OS 10.3 was having with surveys. It also has some broader changes for everyone pertaining to how discussion boards within the app are laid out so, even if you're not on 10.3 you should still update the app. You can now...
Worst kept secret
Newer BlackBerry Blend retail demo found in OS 10.3.0.1052
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We've seen a couple BlackBerry Blend retail demo videos since the app started appearing long ago but another one has now been dug out of OS 10.3.0.1052. In fact, everything about that OS is technically Blend ready right down to the desktop component actually launching on Windows and Mac but it's still locked out because it doesn't fully download. No matter though, at least we have a new...
hey big spender
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 in full glory
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While the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 makes its way through some certification processes, the latest BlackBerry 10.3 OS has given up just a few more goodies about the device as well. Previously we saw what can only be referred to as placeholder images in the OS but now that the device has progressed a bit more, there's now official renders taking those spots. Of course, it's hard...
Still unofficial but it looks great
Hands-on with BlackBerry Assistant
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As most CrackBerry readers know by now, BlackBerry has introduced their BlackBerry Assistant app and a lot of folks are looking forward to actually using it. That said, aside from some early demos of it the app itself has never really been shown off, even in some of the BlackBerry Passport leaks. So with BlackBerry OS 10.3.0.1052 having now popped up and offering a mostly function...
Not official but they're there
BlackBerry OS 10.3.0.1052 autoloaders now available
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If you fancy living on the edge and don't mind running some autoloaders on your device, you can get a pretty recent build of BlackBerry OS 10.3 loaded up right now. It's not official in any way, so the usual 'leak' disclaimer is in effect. You mess your device up, it's entirely on you for doing so. With that said, there's no PIN watermarks here and it's a full OS, so if you're into...
Our poll says
The BlackBerry Assistant gets the thumbs up
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A few days ago we ran a poll asking how excited you are for the BlackBerry Assistant that we'll get when BlackBerry 10.3 gets released into the wild and also comes pre-installed on the BlackBerry Passport. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure which way this one would swing. I know that iOS and Android users have been rocking Siri and Google Now for some time - and Windows Phone has just...
certified to be expensive
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 appears on e-POSTEL
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With the BlackBerry Passport getting certified across several regions already, another rumored BlackBerry 10 device has started to pop up once again as well and this time it's BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983. Of course, it doesn't say BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 on the documentation, it just simply says BlackBerry P'9983 and carries the model number RHB121LW but we all know that...
test those apps
BlackBerry OS 10.3.0.1052 device simulator now available
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Whether you're a developer looking to test your apps against BlackBerry OS 10.3 or simply just want to take a look at OS 10.3, you can now download the latest device simulator from the BlackBerry website. Previously it sat at OS 10.3.0.698 but has now been updated to OS 10.3.0.1052. Keep in mind, if you plan on giving it a look you will need some VMWare tools in order to run it all but...
BlackBerry Assistant
Will you use the new BlackBerry Assistant?
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We've known for some time now that the next version of BlackBerry 10 (10.3) will come with the BlackBerry Assistant built in. Having the ability to use voice commands on a BlackBerry is certainly nothing new, however from my experience it's always been more hassle than it's worth. That's all set to change when the BlackBerry Passport hits the scene running BlackBerry 10.3. It's very...
Join the dark side
Dark Hub options look set to arrive in BlackBerry 10.3.1
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For a lot of folks, the dark theme on BlackBerry 10 devices is the best thing since sliced bread but even if you're using a AMOLED device where the dark theme helps conserve battery, there's still one portion of the OS that's not dark and it's probably one of the most used sections. The BlackBerry Hub at this point still uses the 'bright' theme but according to some new images from @...
BlackBerry World updated in preparation for OS 10.3
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If you happen to be running a leaked build of BlackBerry 10.3 or the developer release, you'll want to check out BlackBerry World as there's a new update pushing through currently. Listed as v5.1.0.53, the update is noted to cover the usual bug fixes that every update gets but it also adds in more support for upcoming devices such as the BlackBerry Passport and the BlackBerry Classic...
BlackBerry Assistant officially unveiled for OS 10.3
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BlackBerry tooks the wraps off BlackBerry Assistant today, which aims to provide voice actions for just about everything you could want to do with your phone. We've caught glimpses of Assistant through leaked BlackBerry 10.3 builds, and we suspect the whole affair is powered by Waterloo local Maluuba. So what does BlackBerry Assistant do? Search e-mails, send calendar invites, see...
My favorite BlackBerry OS 10.3 features thus far
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Although there are still updates to BlackBerry 10.2.1 being released, it's no secret that BlackBerry 10.3 is well on its way. The developer OS has been released, the developer tools have all been updated and BlackBerry has slowly been offering everyone quick glimpses of what's next for BlackBerry 10. There have even been a few leaks of the upcoming OS, and while there is still plenty of...
BlackBerry's Intelligent Assistant app looks to actually be powered by Maluuba
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As we now know from BlackBerry 10.3 OS leaks and developer builds, BlackBerry is working on improving their voice recognition app on BlackBerry 10 to bring it more in line with the likes of Siri on iOS, Google Now on Android, and Cortana on Windows Phone. Early versions of it have been built into BlackBerry 10.3 but rather than it just being a simple reskinning of the voice recognition...
BlackBerry Passport & OS 10.3 screenshots!
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The BlackBerry Passport is one hotly anticipated device and while we've already seen a ton of it already, there's still plenty more to show off. If you can't quite get a feel for the device then allow us to possibly help. We've managed to get our hands on plenty of screenshots that look to be from demo material of the device and of course, it's running 10.3 so that's a bit of an...
Let's jam!
Missed the BlackBerry 10.3 Jam Direct event?
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If you happened to miss out on the BlackBerry 10.3 Jam Direct event held yesterday, you can now get yourself caught up by watching the replay. Whether you're a developer or just someone who is interested in some of the changes coming with BlackBerry OS 10.3, it's something you'll want to check out. it's over two hours long, so make sure you sit aside some time to watch it all. Learn...
Download then now!
BlackBerry OS 10.3 has twenty new wallpapers!
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Looking to add some BlackBerry 10.3 love to your device but don't want to deal with the hassle of loading up a developer version of the OS? No problem. BlackBerry OS 10.3.0.700 has twenty new wallpapers (possibly more) within that are sized for all devices and we've pulled them out for you. You can check them out in the gallery above however, if you're looking to download them please...
Porsche Design P'9983 appears once again in OS 10.3.0.700
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Ever since BlackBerry OS 10.3 arrived for developers we've been digging through the files to find bits and bobs of other devices BlackBerry is potentially working on. one of the device we've been tracking is the Porsche Design P'9983 or as it's referred to in the OS, the BlackBerry Khan to go along with the P'9982 otherwise known as King. Previously it was just a name within the...
A new OS for developers
BlackBerry Dev OS 10.3.0.700 now available
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If you're a developer, testing your apps against the latest OS is a pretty crucial step in the process. Thankfully, BlackBerry has now released BlackBerry OS 10.3.0.700 and made it available for most devices although it does appear as though some versions may still be uploading to the developer download site. If you're reading this and you're not a developer, then please consider this...