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Dingleberry v3.1 Released With Improved Upgrader/Downgrader
The Dingleberry team has updated their BlackBerry PlayBook rooting tool over the weekend. The new version 3.1 brings some improvements though it is still the same exploit and still only works on...
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Patent Troll Wi-LAN Sues RIM Over Bluetooth & SYM Key Patents
You have to love patent trolls. Wi-LAN is a well known one that specifically buys up patents to sue companies with until they agree to licensing it. According to Wi-LAN RIM infringes on one of their...
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What to Make of RIM Appointing Thorsten Heins as CEO
It is a pretty big change for Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie to step down. During the conference call this morning RIM’s new chairman of the board Barbara pointed out that the appointment of...
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BlackBerry Traffic Gets Bug Fix Update to v3.0.1.21
Jerry let us know that RIM has updated BlackBerry Traffic in App World to v3.0.1.21. This is a small bugfix update over the previous v3.0.0.389. This version fixes a bug where guidance stops along...
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Remember the Siemens SK65? Was That Thorsten Heins’ First BlackBerry?
RIM’s announcement early this morning reminded me that RIM once worked with Siemens. RIM’s new CEO and President Thorsten Heins, used to be the President of Mobile Phones at Siemens Mobile back in the...
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BlackBerry PlayBook Sale Now Ending January 28th?
The sale RIM was running on Shop BlackBerry had all three models, 16GB/32GB/64GB, of the BlackBerry PlayBook selling for $299. That discount used to say that it was valid until February 4th. Mr Lego...
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FileScout & FileScout Lite Updated With Improved Zip Handling in v2.8
My favorite BlackBerry file manager, FileScout, just got a nice update to v2.8.0.1. This new update brings new goodies but mostly improves the ZIP (Aka file archive) handling features of the app....
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Need For Speed: Undercover For BlackBerry PlayBook Updated To v2.1
Electronic Arts has updated their free offering of Need For Speed: Undercover for the BlackBerry PlayBook to version 2.1. This update contains no change log, and it is theorized that it may simply be...
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Great Analysis of Top US Carriers & Their LTE Spectrum Holdings
I have been meaning to do the research into the different 4G spectrum holdings of carriers in the US when AT&T clamored that they needed more spectrum in their bid for T-Mobile. When that deal...
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RIM Releases OS 7.1 BES IT Policies Including One for SecureKey Browser Plug-In
JF let us know that RIM has posted up a knowledge base article with the new IT policy definitions for OS 7.1 that BES administrators can import into their installations. It includes six new IT...
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BB-Freaks releases new Basic FREE OS7 Series for BlackBerry OS 6/7 devices
If you love customizing your device, especially to your favorite colors and sporting the latest devices, check out the new Basic OS7 Series by BB-Freaks. BB-Freaks have been churning out quality...
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Remote Desktop Client for BlackBerry PlayBook Released (RDP)
Since I doubt Microsoft is working on a remote desktop client for the BlackBerry PlayBook its nice to see that Todd Grayson has us covered. Cuba @BBNews.pl noticed that Todd has released a remote...
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Rumored BlackBerry Roadmap for 2012/2013 With BB10 Phones & HSPA+ PlayBook
As usual you always have to take rumors with a grain of salt. I know for a fact that this latest rumor from the BoyGenius is not all inclusive for 2012 but it does give you a better idea of what is...
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Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus HD Now $0.99 for BlackBerry PlayBook
Gameloft launched their popular Modern Combat franchise on the BlackBerry PlayBook almost two months ago at DevCon Asia. @rzen pointed out on Twitter that Gameloft has slashed the price of Modern...
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480 BlackBerrys and a Trip to Orlando Up for Grabs from Verizon & RIM!
Tiffany let us know that RIM and Verizon are throwing a sweet contest in the US for anybody to enter. The contest is broken down into three challenges. The crazy part is that Verizon and RIM are...
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LastPass Password Manager Premium Released for PlayBook OS 2.0
We are starting to see some of the fruits of RIM’s Android Player now that BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is almost upon us. LastPass has released LastPass Password Manager Premium for the BlackBerry...
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RIM’s Newest Board Member Prem Watsa is Betting Big on RIM
A friend of mine pointed out to me that the addition of Prem Watsa (Wikipedia) as an independent board member on RIM’s board may be more than a simple appointment. As of September he was the fourth...
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Marmalade Releases Speedy Biker Xtreme for the BlackBerry PlayBook
We now have another Marmalade game for the BlackBerry PlayBook. This one is called Speedy Biker Xtreme and has you speeding across 22 tracks around the world with jumps and all. It sort of reminds me...
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BlackBerry PlayBook Rapid Travel Charger $19 @ Walmart
Walmart in the US has a nice discount on the BlackBerry PlayBook Rapid Travel Charger. As a reminder this charger pumps out 2A over a different cable than the usual MicroUSB and pushes out 2A for what...
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AGK Brings Their Cross Platform Gaming IDE to the BlackBerry PlayBook
AGK is another cross platform SDK that has just made its way onto the BlackBerry PlayBook. Duke from OSBB noticed that App Game Kit (AGK) has released the player for their gaming platform for the...
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