BBM & WhatsApp Start Calling Each Other Out As Competition Heats Up
Update: That WhatsApp Facebook page turns out to be a very large fan page and not the official page. Sorry guys I was thrown off by it being the first result when you search “whatsapp facebook” on Google. It seems like the gloves are starting to come off between new rival BBM and WhatsApp in…
BBM Channels Updated for BlackBerry 10 and Legacy BlackBerrys in Beta Zone
BlackBerry just pushed out a new update to the Beta Zone for BBM Channels. It adds some nice updates and moves us in the right direction. Check it out by following the instructions below: BBM Channels (BBOS + BlackBerry 10) | New Upgrade Available! Hi BBM Channels Testers, We are thrilled to announce that…
Rogers Now Selling BlackBerry Z30 Online
Rogers has gotten with the program up north and released the BlackBerry Z30. The device is available now for $179 on a 2 year contract of $599 straight up. Check it out over here with free shipping.
BlackBerry’s Top BlackBerry 10 App Releases for the Week
Its the Wednesday again which means BlackBerry has put out their list of top app releases for the week. The updates this week come in a wide range including the awesome free native CBS app. Some of these we have already covered in the past week but we will cover the others shortly! Highlights…
President Obama Still Holding Strong to His BlackBerry
President Obama has been one of the best unpaid spokespeople for BlackBerry. He has held true to the device for years and according to Bloomberg Businessweek that is still the case. This Monday on NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Williams we had confirmation again that he continues to be a fan: Andrea Mitchell: “President Obama…
NCG Banco Spain Chooses BES 10 to Manage BYOD Environment
BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Android and iPhone just got a shot in the arm from a big bank in Spain. NCG Banco has chosen the solution to manage their BYOD environment. They integrated the solution in a record 2 months using BlackBerry partner ISEC7. Check out the details below: NCG Banco Chooses BlackBerry Enterprise Service…
Ads Are Only Coming to BBM Channels When it Launches
I have been getting a few comments from readers about a report on the BGR that seems intent on twisting the facts. BlackBerry from the start has stated that they plan on monetizing BBM on Android and iPhone once they launch channels by allowing for sponsors in BlackBerry Channels. Zach @theBGR took that to mean…
WhatsApp Having Issues, Its Not Just You
WhatsApp has been unusually quiet on our phones today and my buddy Adam at CrackBerry confirmed it for me. It seems like WhatsApp is again having server issues the second time this month. This latest issue does not seem to be reported on their Twitter account for status but hopefully it makes it there. Until…