Google Play Store Whitelisted In New OS 10.2.1 Leak as BlackBerry Denies Plans
This OS 10.2.1 leak is just full of changes. Some of you may know that BlackBerry has long been blacklisting certain Android application files that are required for certain Android apps to run. The most frustrating are the Google Play Store app and the Google Play Services. MoneyToo over at CrackBerry forums found that the…
Security Vulnerability Fixed in Latest BlackBerry Link Software for Windows & Mac
BlackBerry just pushed out new versions of BlackBerry Link for Windows and Mac. The update coincides with a new security vulnerability published by BlackBerry that has a remote possibility of being exploited. It was interesting to learn that the remote access from your BlackBerry 10 device to your desktop using Blackberry Link works over the…
BlackBerry 10.2.1 Leak Does NOT Allow for OTA Native App Installs
I was happy when I first learned that BlackBerry followed my suggestions in my previous rant and opened up OTA Android app installs. Sadly they did not take it all the way and tear down the BlackBerry App World wall. As you can see in the screenshots above and below BlackBerry has allowed users to…
Updated: Free BlackBerry Express Beta App Lets You "Create Stunning Presentations" on BlackBerry 10
Update: BlackBerry clarified that while this app is called a beta it is actually fully-baked (i.e. not in beta). They just named it a beta to allow them to get end user feedback to evolve the app and get market reactions. In short this is just the beginning if the app is received well. The…
Verizon BlackBerry Z30 Will Be Available This Thursday, November 14 for $199.99
Verizon is exclusively carrying the BlackBerry Z30 in the US so its nice to see it coming sooner rather than later. Verizon updated their release today to confirm that the device is launching on November 14th. That means this Thursday you will be able to buy the Z30 online. No word on when it will…
Users Installing Amazon AppStore, Aptoide Store, & 1Mobile Market on Latest 10.2.1 Leak
This OS 10.2.1.1055 leak is going like wildfire. Users are reporting back that they have successfully installed the Amazon AppStore, Aptoide Store, and 1Mobile Market on the BlackBerry OS 10.2.1.1055 leak. The latest we are hearing is that they mostly work but there are loads of caveats. We have been hearing that it is even…
How To Download Android APK Files From Google Play To Load on OS 10.2.1.x
With the ability to easily install Android APK in the latest OS 10.2.1 leak we have been getting questions about how to get the latest APK files. Users have long been using the APK downloader Chrome extension but it requires a valid device ID along with Google Chrome. 🙂 Thankfully the developer created a…
Latest 10.2.1 Leak Shows New Call Screen, Hub Management, Speed Dial & More!
There are loads of goodies being discovered in the BerryInsider 10.2.1.1055 leak by users on this CrackBerry forums thread. I thought I would walk you through a few of the newer options including a new call screen. They also added the ability to choose where emails are deleted just like older BlackBerrys along with the…