BlackBerry 10.2.1 Phone With ActiveSync & Password May Accidentally Get Wiped
I heard about this bug from a friend but he did not have the details before. It seems like some builds of OS 10.2.1 have a bug for users who are using Microsoft Exchange Activesync with password complexity requirements applied by ActiveSync that are not on BES 10. When you restart your device with ActiveSync…
How to Enable the “Picture Password” Lockscreen on BlackBerry 10.2.1
One of the cool new security features BlackBerry added in the latest OS 10.2.1 builds is a new Picture Password option. This is sort of like Android’s pattern unlock but takes it way further. It allows you to secure your phone with a combination of numbers and a picture of your choosing instead of a…
BlackBerry Lets You Bling Out Your BBM PIN Sharing with “MyPin” Website
John let us know that BlackBerry has put up a new website to create a BBM PIN sharing message using your photo, emoticons, flags, and your own quotes. You can then share your creation with friends to get them on BBM. Very cool idea though I wish it was a companion on device app. Check…
Parrot Voice Recorder Pro Adds Call Recording for BlackBerry 10.2.1
My favorite voice recorder for BlackBerry 10 just got a very nice update to v2.1 recently. This new update brings some new pro features including call recording on OS 10.2.1. You can now be prompted or automatically record calls in Parrot. On top of that they have added the following pro features: Call Recording: You…
How To Add, Remove, & Modify Your Quick Settings on BlackBerry 10.2.1
One of the coolest new features in the newly minted BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 is the ability to FINALLY modify your Quick Setting options in the pull down menu. This is pretty awesome and lets you add things like brightness, flashlight, bedside mode, and more to the pull down. Its still a bit short of a…
Fongo Hints At Upcoming VoIP App for Canadian BlackBerry 10 Users
Those of you in Canada may have heard about Fongo before as a VoIP offering available in some locations. It is popular on iOS and Android as a VoIP solution with free calling and text. Now MobileSyrup noticed one of the Fongo employees hinting (on Twitter) at an upcoming BlackBerry 10 app coming shortly. I…
BBM Is Giving Away Movie Tickets for a Year Just for Sharing BBM (US & Canada)
Those of you in the US and Canada should definitely join in on this contest. The BlackBerry BBM team have rolled out a new contest giving away free movie tickets for year. Sadly the contest is limited to the US and Canada but it is open to anyone using BBM. You just have to share…
Watch The Super Bowl Free on Your BlackBerry 10 Browser (Possibly PlayBook too!)
Many of you are watching the big game right now so I will keep this brief. I confirmed that you can watch the Super Bowl in all its glory free in your BlackBerry 10 browser. You just need to turn on desktop mode before loading the Fox Sports Super Bowl page. Follow these instructions to…