Backgammon King BBM Powered Game Free for a Limited Time
Mackie let me know that Backgammon King Live has been updated by Magmic. The game has been integrated with the new BlackBerry Messenger 6 and its social platform so you can play against BBM friends. You can also chat using BBM during the game. You can still play against online Magmic players or the computer…
Reminder: 30 Hours Left to Win a BlackBerry 7 Smartphone in Our August Rewards Contest!
This month we have been running one of the sweetest contests we have ever had. We are giving away a BlackBerry 7 smartphone of your choice and there are only 30 hours left to win! If you were looking for a way to win one of these BlackBerry 7 devices then this is your chance….
BlackBerry Bold 9900 Gets Teardown Video from DirectFix
DirectFix gave us a teardown of the BlackBerry PlayBook when it launched and now we have a follow up for the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Mauricio @BBRocks noticed that DirectFix has posted a video teardown showing the Bold 9900 in its birthday suit. Its actually quite interesting to watch even if you don’t plan on…
Web Reader – Slick Google Reader Client for the BlackBerry PlayBook
I am always on the hunt for a better Google Reader experience on both my BlackBerry smartphone and PlayBook. The latest I have found is Web Reader for the BlackBerry PlayBook and I have to say I am impressed. It does cost $4.99 which puts it in stiff competition with the capable and free GeeReader…
Let SugarSync Know You Want a PlayBook App Now!
Its no big secret that I am a big fan of SugarSync. They made my day earlier this week by adding folder sync to their BlackBerry smartphone app but there is a major hole in their BlackBerry support. They currently do not have an app for the BlackBerry PlayBook and their website seems to act…
Possible BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Screenshots Leak – Email, Social, & Android
Some purported screenshots of a BlackBerry PlayBook running OS 2.0 have surfaced from MaxPDA showing some interesting things. First of all it seems to show that you can use Exchange ActiveSync, IMAP, POP, CalDAV, & CardDAV for mail, calendar, and contacts which is a huge change for RIM. It also shows deep connections with Facebook,…
Are Canadian Carriers Responsible for RIM’s Data Efficiency Focus?
RedNightHawk pointed out a very interesting article Michael Geist in The Star. In it Michael tries to explain why the Canadian government stepping in to help RIM is not exactly what it should do. Instead he flips the argument on its head claiming that RIM is partially a victim of its Canadian environment. I don’t…
Android Copyright Notice Now in Latest BlackBerry OS 7.0.0.353 Leak?
UPDATE: Bla1ze pointed out that this might be related to the new BBJapanese fonts in BlackBerry OS 7. The odd thing is I am running a 9930 on Verizon and it has those fonts in the official .254 OS and it does not have this copyright notice… Here is a new head scratcher. Amir pointed…