BlackBerry 10 Wins NATO Approval for Restricted Communications
BlackBerry 10 got another seal of approval for secure government use again. This time it is coming from NATO who approved the devices for communications up to the level of “Restricted.” This is combined with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 as a whole package for all 28 members of NATO. Check out the details below:…
OS 10.2.0.1767 Leaks For All Devices (Q5/Q10/Z10/Z30)
Update: I’ve received confirmation that this is the gold version which will be pushed to carriers Update 2 (2013-10-05): Carriers have refused this release and we’ll have to wait another week for the gold release. We’ve seen 1779 floating around, so that might be it. I’ll believe it when I start seeing it on production…
BlackBerry Newsstand Updates to v 10.2.10
I miss having the Zinio on BlackBerry 10 after having it on the BlackBerry PlayBook and using it, so I ended up sideloaded it onto my Z10. I have to admit though, having BlackBerry NewsStand is nice and it gives the feeling of having the magazine option on your Device straight from the OS….
iGrann Will Bring a Native Instagram Client to BlackBerry 10
We have all been patiently waiting for Instagram to give us a native client, so we can eliminate sideloading the Android ports. But, that is a far cry from reality. Well today Gaspertrix posted a post on the CrackBerry forums, stating that he is working on a native Instagram client for the BlackBerry 10 platform…
BlackBerry.com Starts Selling Factory Unlocked BlackBerry 10 Devices Direct
Wow, the time has finally come! For years I have been saying BlackBerry should be selling their devices direct to the consumer factory unlocked. In the same fashion that Apple and Google do. Well the time has come. BlackBerry.com is now offering the Z10 and Q10 direct to the end user, and factory unlocked. This…
WordPress Native Client Comes to BlackBerry 10 in Beta Form
If you use WordPress and have a BlackBerry 10 phone, this should make you happy! Many of us have been using the updated Android port to make due so far on BlackBerry 10, but this weekend WordPress has released a beta. It is very similar to the other clients we use, with no new added…
Magic4Square, Automatic Foursquare Check in App Released for BlackBerry 10
Last week we mentioned the Magic4Square was coming soon for BlackBerry 10. Magic4square is a Foursquare auto check in app, that lets you map and add all of your favourite spots. It allows for custom settings for range and length of stay, but also many more customizable options. It was recently released out of beta…
“Why I’ll never ditch my BlackBerry” on CNN
Yesterday I wrote an Op-Ed for CNN’s website detailing “Why I’ll never ditch my BlackBerry.” Since then I have been getting some great feedback from readers and others that feel the same way (and those that don’t). I highly recommend reading it over at CNN and definitely let me know what you think. I am…