Remote Desktop Client for BlackBerry PlayBook Released (RDP)
Since I doubt Microsoft is working on a remote desktop client for the BlackBerry PlayBook its nice to see that Todd Grayson has us covered. Cuba @BBNews.pl noticed that Todd has released a remote desktop client for the BlackBerry PlayBook. This is a full RDP client that lets you connect to your Windows machines…
Great Analysis of Top US Carriers & Their LTE Spectrum Holdings
I have been meaning to do the research into the different 4G spectrum holdings of carriers in the US when AT&T clamored that they needed more spectrum in their bid for T-Mobile. When that deal fell through I shelved the story but I am glad to see that Brad Reed from Network World did the…
BlackBerry PlayBook Sale Now Ending January 28th?
The sale RIM was running on Shop BlackBerry had all three models, 16GB/32GB/64GB, of the BlackBerry PlayBook selling for $299. That discount used to say that it was valid until February 4th. Mr Lego let us know that the Shop BlackBerry website now has the discount ending on January 28th instead of February 4th….
BlackBerry Traffic Gets Bug Fix Update to v3.0.1.21
Jerry let us know that RIM has updated BlackBerry Traffic in App World to v3.0.1.21. This is a small bugfix update over the previous v3.0.0.389. This version fixes a bug where guidance stops along with a bug in the BlackBerry calendar integration according to the change log Jerry spotted. Either way if you use BlackBerry…
Patent Troll Wi-LAN Sues RIM Over Bluetooth & SYM Key Patents
You have to love patent trolls. Wi-LAN is a well known one that specifically buys up patents to sue companies with until they agree to licensing it. According to Wi-LAN RIM infringes on one of their patents for Bluetooth data transmission and another for the “SYM” key (Symbol key) on newer BlackBerry keyboard devices. Seriously…
Dingleberry v3.1 Released With Improved Upgrader/Downgrader
The Dingleberry team has updated their BlackBerry PlayBook rooting tool over the weekend. The new version 3.1 brings some improvements though it is still the same exploit and still only works on previous versions of the PlayBook OS (Hence the need for the downgrader). This new version mostly improves the downgrade/upgrade process. Here is the…
Thorsten Heins Introduces Himself in More Video Clips
We posted up a nice video late last night where Thorsten Heins, RIM’s new President & CEO, introduced himself to the BlackBerry world. A few people pointed out that there were a few more videos on RIM’s YouTube channel and I thought it would be worth pointing them out. These are much shorter clips…
RIM’s New CEO Thorsten Heins Answers Questions During Todays Conference Call
This morning RIM held a conference call to discuss the transition of Thorsten Heins into the role of CEO and President of RIM. They had him on the call along with RIM’s new chairman Barbara Stymiest to discuss the transition. Here is a quick recap of their statements and answers to the questions posted during…
