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February 17th is again believed to bring forth the arrival of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0.0.7473
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It’s not the first time we’ve heard a February 17th release date attached to the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 software, but yet again, the date is mentioned in the latest rumor that surrounds the highly anticipated software.
Well, we’ve heard various dates in February for the update’s release, though, the date of February 17th seems to keep on coming up more than anything else. Back at CES, we were fortunate enough to get a sneak peek at the upcoming software, but the PlayBook that we saw running the new software had versions 2.0.07116. However, it was reported that RIM was already testing newer versions back at the labs behind closed doors. Therefore, it’s very likely we’ll be seeing a ...
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RIM CEO Thorsten Heins has a whole team examining iOS and Android devices
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Those of you who have been following the news closely probably know that Thorsten Heins is now leading the company in distress that RIM currently is. He will be the one responsible for bringing RIM back on its feet after a very disappointing in terms of financials 2011. And to accomplish that feat, the proper execution of the PlayBook 2.0 platform, as well as the timely introduction of BlackBerry 10 smartphones, will be of utmost importance.
Of course, RIM will be facing strong competition along the way, the toughest rivals being iOS and Android. However, the Canadian tech company's newly appointed CEO is more than willing to familiarize himself with the competition's offerings, the main rea...
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Meet RIM's new CEO: Thorsten Heins to adjust consumer market focus
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2011 was the year when RIM’s shares nosedived and financials reflected the company’s inability to match Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android on the consumer market, so the company starts 2012 with a change: the company’s former chief operating officer Thorsten Heins takes over as CEO and president, and brings decades of technological experience in the hope to execute right and timely the PlayBook 2.0 and introduce the first BlackBerry 10 devices this year.
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RIM Co-CEOs Stepping Down On Shakeup And Still BB10 OS Their Only Focus
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Today RIM announced a new succession plan for its leadership team. As part of it, the current Co-CEO’s Mike Lazaridis & Jim Balsillie will be stepping down to non-operational posts at RIM while the current COO Thorsten Heins will be elected as the new President and CEO of RIM. Thorsten Heins has said that his focus will be on bringing their on going development products to market soon. That includes the Playbook 2.0 OS, new BB10 platform and new Blackberry devices. He also said that RIM is open to license the upcoming QNX based BB10 OS to other companies and Android or any other platforms (Windows Phone) still doesn’t interest him & RIM. He even says that Android OEM’s are struggling to fin...
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BlackBerry PlayBook 2.0 to launch February 17th?
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It seems like RIM has been promising to release the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 update forever. Now, a source described by Berry Review as being "solid" is telling the site that RIM is indeed committed to launching the firmware update and says that it will be launched on February 17th. Whether or not the improvements that the update will bring are enough to generate some much needed sales for the tablet are another kettle of fish entirely.
The improvements in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 bring a new e-mail client to the device along with a calendar app and a contacts list that is integrated with LinkedIn. Additionally, some new enhancements have been made to the BlackBerry Bridge. When we show...
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RIM and Turkcell partner to bring NFC payments to Bold 9900, Turkish pazars
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Turkcell subscribers looking to make a purchase from their favorite Istanbul bazaar now have one extra payment option -- if they're a BlackBerry Bold owners, that is. Research In Motion and Turkcell have announced the availability of touchless NFC payments for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 via Turkcell's Cep-T Cüzdan mobile application. Interested parties can visit their local Turkcell retailer to trade-up to an NFC-compatible SIM, load the Cep-T application and begin swiping their Berry wherever (worldwide) MasterCard PayPass is accepted. Purchases under 35TL (around $20) won't require any additional verification, though procurements over that threshold will require you to enter a PIN on the han...
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RIM to unveil two new PlayBook tablets in 2012?
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Okay, so maybe 2011 wasn’t a good year for the BlackBerry PlayBook but RIM isn’t giving up on the tablet market yet. N4BB claims its hearing from voices on the inside that RIM is preparing to launch not one, but two PlayBook-branded tablets this year. One will be a lower-end 7-inch model and the other will be a premium 1o-inch tablet.
The 7-inch PlayBook will be much like its predecessor. It won’t feature 4G, but instead 3G+ (otherwise known as 3.5G) which is still has more than adequate Internet speeds. I’d imagine it would also get a spec bump to handle PlayBook OS 2.0 due for a release at the end of February, according to N4BB. The tablet itself is apparently slated for release some time....
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Samsung: 'we are not interested in buying RIM'
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Rumor spread like wildfire today that the beleaguered RIM is looking for a buyer, and that Samsung was chief among the possible suitors. Samsung responded quickly and definitively, telling Reuters that "we haven't considered acquiring the firm and are not interested in (buying RIM)." BGR originally reported this morning that in addition to discussing licensing its software, RIM is in favor of selling parts or all of the company, and that Samsung was its buyer of choice. Whether that's true or not we don't yet know, but what's now loud and clear is that Samsung isn't interested in what's coming out of Waterloo. Samsung spokesman James Chung also said that the company hadn't even been approach...
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RIM looking to sell to Samsung?
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Research in Motion is actively seeking an outright sale of one or more of its divisions to rival manufacturer Samsung, according to reports on Tuesday.
The crisis-hit Canadian smartphone manufacturer is seeking a $12 to $15 billion offer to sell its BlackBerry brand, according to BGR sources, with senior figures looking to entice Samsung into a bid.
The Korean giant, which enjoyed a massively profitable 2011, aided by the sale of Android phones like the Galaxy S2, is said to believe that RIM's current asking price is too high.
However, the BGR report adds that RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie is "going hard after Samsung" in order to facilitate a sale.
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BlackBerry roadmap shows two tablets and BlackBerry 10 smartphone
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A BlackBerry roadmap was obtained by N4BB and shows some very important dates for 'Berry fans. Let's cut to the chase. Speculation is circulating that RIM has only one BlackBerry 10 model that it is working on, and whatever that model is will be launched in September according to the roadmap. The first BlackBerry 10 powered SuperPhone is supposed to be called the BlackBerry London or possibly the BlackBerry Surfboard. There is no doubt that the future of RIM and BlackBerry rides on this launch. Let's back up for a bit. Next month, as expected, Playbook 2.0 will be made available and will include important things that were missing from the OS at launch. In April, RIM is expected to honor the ...
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RIM hires Goldman Sachs to possibly field buyout offers
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It’s Friday the 13th, and what’s more appropriate than some grim Research in Motion news? Rumors are swirling that the BlackBerry maker has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to help actively shop itself to potential buyers. According to Reuters, one unidentified trader said yesterday that RIM is “up on Goldman,” but cautioned that it doesn’t mean a sale is coming anytime soon. This only further adds to growing speculation of a RIM sell, something that has been ongoing for months now. It’s been widely speculated that Amazon, Microsoft and Nokia has shown an interest in scooping up the struggling Canadian-based manufacturer, but changed their mind.
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Verizon launches BlackBerry Curve 9370
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If all the Windows Phone and Android news isn't really striking your fancy and iPhones hold no appeal then, perhaps, your interest will be piqued by the BlackBerry Curve 9370 which was just announced. Verizon unveiled the latest budget-friendly RIM device for CES and it doesn't depart too much from the QWERTY, candybar mold. In addition to CDMA radios it's also got GSM for globetrotters and NFC for those that want to hop on the next wave of mobile payment tech. Around the back is a 5-megapixel camera, probably not capable of shooting 1080p. The 9370 will run you $99 with a two year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. And, most importantly, it'll be upgradeable to BlackBerry OS 7.1 -- the mo...
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BlackBerry OS 7.1 announced with Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC contact sharing, BBM 6.1
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A build of BlackBerry OS 7.1 leaked out in December, but now the company is finally delivering the update officially for its latest devices. In addition to mobile hotspot capabilities for connection sharing over Wi-Fi, it adds Bing auto suggestions into universal search, supports Wi-Fi calling, and brings FM radio to Curve 9360 and 9380 owners. It also integrates unspecified local deals into BlackBerry Maps, and has BlackBerry Tag, which finally unlocks the NFC chips in more recent devices for contact and file sharing, and BBM contact requests. The BBM 6.1 beta that began in November is now official, and included in the 7.1 release as well, bringing with it animated avatars, more emoticons, ...
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OS 7.1 updates are on tap for Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850
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Right before the Christmas weekend, Sprint BlackBerry Torch 9850 and Bold 9930 owners were treated to an early gift, which was in the form of software updates that brought the two devices up to BlackBerry OS 7.1. More important, it finally brought along the astoundingly awesome function of mobile hotspot connectivity.
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BlackBerry OS 10 to get February reveal at MWC
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Research In Motion will show off its new operating system, BlackBerry OS 10, in February at Mobile World Congress.
Although the company has said that BB OS 10 devices won't be in the hands of consumers until later in 2012, it has told Pocket-lint that it will be showing the new operating system to those who attend the trade show in Barcelona.
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