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Android Apps on BlackBerry PlayBook?

On January 26, 2011, in Tablets, by TechAdmin
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BlackBerry PlayBook Android Apps

A trusted source close BGR has revealed that there’s a possibility of Android Apps on BlackBerry Playbook. This sounds weird but you could actually be able to run Android Apps on PlayBook, upcoming tablet from RIM.

RIM’s PlayBook will run on QNX OS and will feature a Java Virtual Machine. It’s undecided which JVM RIM will opt for, however there are rumors that RIM is considering Dalvik virtual machine. It should be noted that Google’s Android OS also uses Dalvik. So BlackBerry PlayBook will be able to run every Android App.

Initially touted as BlackPad, PlayBook was announced in September 2010 at DevCon and a video promo of BlackBerry PlayBook was also released that hinted at a worthy iPad competitor. Let’s see if RIM’s tablet actually runs Android Apps, that would be big news in Tablets market.

via BGR

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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Intro [Video]

On September 27, 2010, in Tablets, by TechAdmin
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So the BlackBerry Tablet is real and is called BlackBerry PlayBook. Here is the official BlackBerry PlayBook intro video:

Into looks cool but so did the BlackBerry Torch. Let’s hope for better product this time around.

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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Announced at DevCon 2010

On September 27, 2010, in Tablets, by TechAdmin
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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM was expected to reveal a BlackBerry tablet at DevCon 2010, and it’s here! RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, as it’s called, has 7 inch display, comes with 1GHz dual core processor & 1 GB RAM. It also has a browser based on WbKit that supports HTML5 as well as Flash. It also has support for document editing. BlackBerry PlayBook runs on QNX OS.

BlackBerry PlayBook has dual HD camera and has support for HDMI videos (1080p). More updates coming soon, stay tuned!

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 on Amazon for $100

On August 17, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 goes on sale at Amazon. You can get this brand new smart phone just for $100 with new service contract. It’s the latest handset from Amazon and comes with the new BlackBerry OS 6, slider and TouchScreen. Here is the $100 BlackBerry Torch 9800 listing from Amazon, you can follow the link to purchase the phone:

See complete BlackBerry Torch 9800 specs.

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BlackBerry Bold 9650, 9700 & Pearl 9100 to Get BlackBerry OS 6.0

On August 5, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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According to RIM, BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and BlackBerry Bold 9650 & 9700 smart phones will be getting BlackBerry OS 6.0 update with BlackBerry Torch 9800 being the flagship device with OS 6. So, if you were wondering which BlackBerry devices will get OS 6, here they are:

BlackBerry Bold 9650

BlackBerry Bold 9650

BlackBerry Bold 9700

BlackBerry Bold 9700

BlackBerry Pearl 9100

BlackBerry Pearl 9100

BlackBerry OS 6.0 is expected to be rolled out with new BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0. Both are expected to come with launch of BlackBerry Torch 9800 that is on August 12. Once it’s rolled out, you’ll be able to install OS 6 on BlackBerry Bold 9700, Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100.

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BlackBerry Torch Specs

On August 4, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 will be releasing on August 12 for $199 under AT&T contract. Here you’ll find BlackBerry Torch specs that will help you decide whether or not you should get the phone.

BlackBerry Torch Specs

BlackBerry Torch Specs

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Specs

A TouchScreen smart phone with on-screen keyboard in addition to Slider QWERTY keyboard.

Weight: 161.1 grams

Dimensions: 111 x 62 x 14.6 mm

3.2 Inch display with 480×360 pixels resolution

Optical TrackPad

512 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash and 4 GB MicroSD Card

WebKit based browser with support for tabbed browsing

OS: BlackBerry OS 6.0

Universal Search with features like “search as you type”

5 MegaPixels Auto Focus camera with Flash

Battery: Talk time up to 5 hours 30 minutes and standby time up to 13 days

BlackBerry Torch is ideal for BlackBerry users who wish to upgrade as they get handful of new features with OS 6.

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RIM Black Pad BlackBerry Tablet on BlackPad.com

On July 28, 2010, in Tablets, by TechAdmin
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RIM Black Pad may soon be reality. If whois information is to be believed, RIM have taken control of BlackPad.com and its likely to be used as homepage for BlackBerry Tablet (BlackPad). There have already been rumors that RIM may be joining the “pad bandwagon” with its very own iPad-like BlackPad tablet. It’s likely to be running on BlackBerry OS 6.0 which will also be featured in modern BlackBerry smartphones.

BlackPad Concept

BlackPad Concept

Oh and there’s RIM event on Tuesday, some important announcements are feared ;) .

via Engadget

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New BlackBerry 6 Sneak Peak Video Hints TouchScreen BlackBerry

On July 12, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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RIM has released another official video featuring BlackBerry 6 sneak peak. Video goes on to show some of cool features of BlackBerry 6.0 including aggregated social networking features, global search and all new browser based on WebKit. Another evident hint from the video is for an entirely TouchScreen BlackBerry phone or a TouchScreen Slider like BlackBerry 9800.

Here is the video:

Earlier, RIM introduced BlackBerry OS 6.0 at WES 2010.

via BlackBerry Blog

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Android Equals Windows Mobile Marketshare in US, RIM Dominates, Apple iOS Steady

On July 8, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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Android marketshare experienced a big leap as it grew from 9% in February 2010 to 13% in May. This was revealed by the statistics report issued by comScore. Here is head to head comparison:

  Share (%) of Smartphone Subscribers
OS Feb 2010 May 2010 Change
RIM BlackBerry 42.1% 41.7% -0.4
Apple iOS 25.4% 24.4% -1.0
Windows Mobile 15.1% 13.2% -1.9
Google Android 9.0% 13.0% +4.0
Palm OS 5.4% 4.8% -0.6

(Stats via PRNewsWire)

RIM BlackBerry

Things look good for RIM at the moment as it continues to dominate the market with 42% marketshare. With BlackBerry 6.0 around the corner and release of devices like BlackBerry 9800 RIM may continue its steady growth.

Apple iOS

Apple marketshare dropped from March to May but it is expected to rise with release of iOS4 and considering the phenomenal success of iPhone 4. So, Apple will continue to be the biggest threat to RIM domination in US smartphone market.

Windows Mobile

Microsoft Windows Mobile seems like the one that has lost the most among all. Main reason could be because there are no new devices being introduced. New Windows Phone 7 smartphones are expected to arrive in October this year. HTC Mozart could be among the first devices to come with WP7.

Google Android

Google Android experienced record growth from March to May and it will continue to grow due to range of handsets it continues to features on. From HTC EVO 4G to Samsung Galaxy S and Motorola Droid X, all are worthy competitors to Apple iPhone 4. Android also features on low and mid range smartphones like Samsung Intercept which gives it great advantage on comparatively expensive Apple iPhone and RIM BlackBerry. You might like our comparison of some great Android power mobile devices.

Palm OS

Future growth of Palm OS is still in question after HP took it over. However, it has managed not to fall much and has maintained its marketshare well compared to iPhone and Windows Mobile.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Slider Mobile: New Name of BlackBerry Bold 9800?

On June 15, 2010, in Mobiles, by TechAdmin
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So, BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the next big thing coming from RIM? This Touch Slider mobile has earlier been dubbed as BlackBerry Bold 9800. Guys at CrackBerry have got enough tips to conclude that BlackBerry Torch could be the new name of upcoming 9800 mobile phone from RIM that will be featuring BlackBerry OS 6.0 (introduced at WEC 2010), and boost the power of touch as well as slider based QWERTY keyboard. A sneak into whois details of the domain BlackBerryTorch.com shows RIM as the domain owner so it is very likely that this rumor may be correct. We are yet to see the confirmation yet though. Here are some images of BlackBerry Bold 9800 (that may now be termed as Torch 9800) that leaked not so long ago:

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Front

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Front

BlackBerry Torch 9800 WebKit

BlackBerry Torch 9800 WebKit

About BlackBerry Torch 9800

About BlackBerry Torch 9800

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