http://www.wix1.com/forums/ RSS All Things Mobile - Forums en Sat, 19 May 2012 18:51:57 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.wix1.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.wix1.com/forums/ http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10380-BlackBerry-7-Approved-For-Government-Use-in-UK-Australia-and-New-Zealand?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:27:31 GMT RIM just got approval for BlackBerry 7 devices to be used by the US government from the DoD. Now that has been extended with approvals from the... RIM just got approval for BlackBerry 7 devices to be used by the US government from the DoD. Now that has been extended with approvals from the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The CESG, National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK, gave their stamp of approval for BlackBerry 7. They also got it from the Defense Signals Directorate of the Australian Government for Australia and New Zealand. Chalk one more up for RIM’s security that will help them remain leaders in the enterprise and government market until BlackBerry 10 takes hold.

via AllThingsD ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10380-BlackBerry-7-Approved-For-Government-Use-in-UK-Australia-and-New-Zealand http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10379-Official-BlackBerry-Curve-8520-OS-5.0.0.1075-from-Vodacom-South-Africa?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:25:48 GMT https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=B2F627FFF19FDA463CB386442EAC2B3D https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...B386442EAC2B3D ]]> BlackBerry Curve News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10379-Official-BlackBerry-Curve-8520-OS-5.0.0.1075-from-Vodacom-South-Africa http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10378-BlackBerry-Desktop-Software-7.1-now-available-in-BlackBerry-Beta-Zone?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:22:34 GMT http://www.blackberry.com/beta Updates include: Media sync enhancements including individual selection, sync by album, and customizable... http://www.blackberry.com/beta


Updates include:

Media sync enhancements including individual selection, sync by album, and customizable columns in collections mode
Support for 4G PlayBooks
Support for new BlackBerry 7 OS devices
Major bug fixes and PIM sync improvements as highlighted in the Release Notes (in downloads section)
Support for BB10 Alpha Developer devices ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10378-BlackBerry-Desktop-Software-7.1-now-available-in-BlackBerry-Beta-Zone http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10377-SideLoad-PlayBook-Apps-Using-LocalBar2-Without-a-Proxy?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:57:00 GMT Originally, a PC was required in order to sideload apps onto the PlayBook. The first release of LocalBar was created to give users the ability to... Originally, a PC was required in order to sideload apps onto the PlayBook. The first release of LocalBar was created to give users the ability to sideload apps ‘locally. The PlayBook could now sideload apps onto itself. Using LocalBar, the requirement for a PC was gone.

RIM then blocked that feature. The PlayBook can no longer sideload apps onto itself. LocalBar was a broken.

The developer followed up with the release of LocalBar2. Changes were made to LocalBar2 in order to circumvent rims block.

Read: “Why do I need a proxy?” @ http://yohan.es/playbook/localbar2/

-To put it simply, with LB2, the PlayBook can once again sideload apps onto itself.. by making use of a proxy server running on another device.

-LB2 can also sideload apps onto other PlayBooks.

Anyone in for a surprise? WITHOUT the proxy, you can still use your PlayBook to sideload apps onto itself. You don’t even need a WIFI connection.
Here’s how:

On the PlayBook, enable Development mode and Bluetooth tethering
Go to the homescreen, tap the Development mode icon and make note of the IP address (if there is more than one, disconnect from WIFI and USB)
Open LocalBar2 and select… ‘Other Device’
Enter your Bluetooth IP address (from step 2)
Select the app to load, enter your device password and viola ]]> BlackBerry PlayBook nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10377-SideLoad-PlayBook-Apps-Using-LocalBar2-Without-a-Proxy http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10376-RIM-TinyHippo-Staff-amp-Adobe-Talk-About-PhoneGap-Cordova?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:55:20 GMT ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10376-RIM-TinyHippo-Staff-amp-Adobe-Talk-About-PhoneGap-Cordova http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10375-Parkmobile-USA-Launches-NFC-Enabled-Mobile-Parking-Payment-Solution?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:53:20 GMT OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has... OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile’s native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Blackberry smartphones anywhere in the city, but they can also choose to pay with NFC-enabled mobile phones by waving or tapping their phone on any of Parkmobile’s NFC-enabled stickers.

To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at www.parkmobile.com . Once registered, they can use a mobile app, the internet, QR Code, NFC sticker or call toll free at 1-877-727-5718 to pay for parking. After setting up the account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone. They can also select the option to receive both text message or email alerts and reminders.

“Parkmobile is very excited to launch our mobile payment parking service in Oakland,” said Albert Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile USA, Inc. “With this technology, customers no longer have to search for change at their destination. With the addition of NFC to our suite of payment options, our mobile payment service continues to be an example of innovative technology that can make our lives easier and more efficient.”

The program is offered citywide at all on-street parking meters in Oakland. Parkmobile’s progressive technologies and services will enhance the experience of motorists. Parkmobile’s mobile payment solution is an ideal parking option, and is simple and convenient.

“The City of Oakland is excited to offer motorists a hassle-free and convenient payment option at parking meters,” said Noel Pinto, Director of Parking Operations with City of Oakland. “Motorist can now pay for parking at a meter by utilizing their cell phone and seamlessly buying time to park at a metered space; no more digging for coins, no more frustrations and no more stress. Parking in Oakland is no longer an adventure but rather as easy as parking at a meter, making a phone call and walking away. The City of Oakland and Parkmobile are working together to make parking in Oakland a convenience and not a challenge.”

Oakland marks the seventh West Coast market following Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Sausalito, Long Beach, Newport Beach and the University of Southern California, that offers the Parkmobile mobile payment solution.

For additional information and locations, please visit: www.parkmobile.com .

About Parkmobile

Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end mobile payment solutions for parking. Its offerings include cashless mobile payments for on and off-street parking, digital parking permits and real-time enforcement. Their services are used in 250 cities around the world by millions of registered users. Parkmobile USA was founded in Atlanta, Georgia and its call center, engineering team and corporate headquarters are located in the U.S. Parkmobile’s investors include BCD Holdings and Fontinalis Partners. With annual global revenues of $20.8 billion, BCD Holdings is an international market leader in the travel industry. Fontinalis Partners invests in and partners with innovative technology companies that modernize and improve transportation. Fontinalis is led by Bill Ford, a lifelong environmentalist and the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company. For more information please visit www.parkmobile.com . ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10375-Parkmobile-USA-Launches-NFC-Enabled-Mobile-Parking-Payment-Solution http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10374-Official-BlackBerry-Bold-9930-OS-7.1.0.355-from-C-Spire-Wireless?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:50:00 GMT https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=C6BFF625BDB0393992C9D4DB0C6BBE45 https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...C9D4DB0C6BBE45 ]]> BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10374-Official-BlackBerry-Bold-9930-OS-7.1.0.355-from-C-Spire-Wireless http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10373-MTN-and-KCB-in-Rwanda-to-facilitate-purchasing-BlackBerry?goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:39:48 GMT MTN Rwanda has entered into a partnership with Kenya Commercial Bank Rwanda to offer a facility that can allow their customers to own a BlackBerry... MTN Rwanda has entered into a partnership with Kenya Commercial Bank Rwanda to offer a facility that can allow their customers to own a BlackBerry smart phone on loan. The partnership allows MTN customers and KCB eligible account holders to purchase a BlackBerry handset including one year subscription and pay in 12 instalments.

Customers can visit any MTN Service center to pick an invoice for the BlackBerry device of their choice, apply for a KCB loan and thereafter enjoy BlackBerry services.

“We are proud to be working in strategic partnership with KCB Rwanda,” said Khaled Mikkawi, MTN Rwanda’s Chief Executive Officer. “We feel that the combination of the innovation offered by BlackBerry services and the KCB Rwanda customer focus will be a unique and successful partnership.”

He added that the partnership is also in line with MTN Rwanda’s commitment to support the development of Rwanda’s knowledge-based economy, by offering relevant innovations in ICT.

We have seen BlackBerry devices being recommended to and adopted by government agencies in the UK and the US, and now its coming to Africa at consumer level.

Source: All Africa ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10373-MTN-and-KCB-in-Rwanda-to-facilitate-purchasing-BlackBerry http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10372-Telmap-Navigator-FREE-for-Blackberry-users-in-the-UK?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:31:28 GMT LONDON, 17 May, 2012 – Telmap, pioneers in mobile location-based services, announced today that a new version of its Telmap Navigator mobile... LONDON, 17 May, 2012 – Telmap, pioneers in mobile location-based services, announced today that a new version of its Telmap Navigator mobile application is now available for free to Blackberry users in the UK.

Telmap Navigator can be downloaded on Blackberry’s AppWorld and for the first time enables Blackberry users to turn their devices for free, into a real local search, mapping and navigation system with in-car navigation with 3D moving maps, voice-guided instructions, a dedicated pedestrian navigation mode, and a postcode business and address search that’s specially tailored for UK users.

In addition, Telmap Navigator enables easy exploration of one’s surroundings with free access to nearby restaurants, pubs and plenty of activities provided by TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet. Moreover, Telmap Navigator offers a layer of ultra-local content that’s specific to UK users and will optimize their on-the-go experience with access to information from local brands such as Barclays Cycle, Ordnance Survey, and more. With Telmap Navigator, users can also keep in touch with their community through integrations with Facebook, Twitter, and the extremely popular BlackBerry Messenger, a must-have for BlackBerry users who will be able to communicate their location through BBM and locate their BBM contacts, all from within Telmap Navigator.

“Telmap’s vision is all about providing people with instant, relevant, reliable and fun information while on-the-go, and we are happy to be able to offer just that to UK users of Blackberry devices. We have optimized the app to the Blackberry device for a great user experience and are confident that by using Telmap Navigator, Blackberry users will be able to derive a lot more value from their devices”, said Motti Kushnir, Telmap Chief Marketing Officer.

Telmap Navigator is available for free download on Blackberrry’s AppWorld. It’s available to UK users, on the following Blackberry models (both touch and non-touch devices): BB9900, BB9810, BB9790, BB9380, BB9360, BB9800, BB9320, BB9300. Click here to download. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10372-Telmap-Navigator-FREE-for-Blackberry-users-in-the-UK http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10371-T-Mobile-Introduces-New-No-Annual-Contract-Mobile-Broadband-Service-Passes?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:30:18 GMT New Passes, Available May 20, Offer Flexible, More Affordable Access to High-Speed Internet on the Go on an Advanced Lineup of 4G Tablets, Mobile... New Passes, Available May 20, Offer Flexible, More Affordable Access to High-Speed Internet on the Go on an Advanced Lineup of 4G Tablets, Mobile Hotspots and Laptop Sticks

Bellevue, Wash. — May 17, 2012 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced that its new, flexible and worry-free No Annual Contract mobile broadband service passes will debut May 20, making it easier for customers to enjoy access to high-speed Internet on the go whenever they want. With T-Mobile’s new, more affordable No Annual Contract data passes, customers can experience T-Mobile’s blazing-fast 4G network speeds across a variety of mobile broadband devices including tablets, mobile hotspots and laptop sticks – with no strings attached.

Starting at just $15, T-Mobile’s lineup of No Annual Contract mobile broadband passes delivers a pay-in-advance, overage-free solution that offers an allotment of mobile data, making it possible for customers to choose a pass that best fits their data needs without committing to a two-year contract:

300MB 1-week pass for $15
1.5GB 1-month pass for $25
3.5GB 1-month pass for $35
5GB 1-month pass for $50
“Although most of our mobile broadband customers choose postpaid rate plans for the best device prices and data rates, we know that many of our customers want the flexibility to be able to experience mobile broadband without committing to an annual contract up front,” said Jeremy Korst, vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “With better pricing and new features like an auto-refill option and a simpler purchase experience, T-Mobile’s No Annual Contract mobile broadband passes make it easier and more affordable than ever to experience high-speed Internet on the go on a range of devices.”

T-Mobile® offers a variety of 4G mobile broadband devices that, when connected to T-Mobile’s high-speed 4G network, offer customers fast access to the Web, e-mail, gaming, movies and more, while on-the-go.

T-Mobile’s lineup of mobile, connected tablets, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.0 Plus and the T-Mobile® SpringBoard™ with Google™, deliver a premium on-the-go entertainment and Web experience, making it possible to stream movies on a road trip or shop online while the kids play at the park.
The T-Mobile® Sonic™ 4G Mobile Hotspot and the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot are ideal for staying connected on-the-go with colleagues and clients or providing Internet on the go for the family on vacation. Providing simultaneous access to T-Mobile’s 4G network for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, customers can use their mobile hotspots to connect their iPad® devices, laptops, music players, portable gaming devices and e-readers, among other devices, to T-Mobile’s high-speed 4G network.
T-Mobile’s laptop sticks, including the HSPA+ 42-enabled Rocket™ 3.0 USB Laptop Stick, are perfect for customers looking for a blazing-fast mobile Internet connection on their laptop.
Availability

T-Mobile’s new No Annual Contract mobile broadband passes are expected to be available beginning May 20 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers, national retailers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com. More information on T-Mobile’s mobile broadband offerings is available at http://mobile-broadband.t-mobile.com. ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10371-T-Mobile-Introduces-New-No-Annual-Contract-Mobile-Broadband-Service-Passes http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10370-RIM-Introduces-the-BlackBerry-Bold-9900-Smartphone-in-Russia?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:29:08 GMT Moscow, Russia – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 smartphone will be available for... Moscow, Russia – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 smartphone will be available for business customers in Russia through RIM authorised carrier partners Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and Vimpelcom.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet and the first to offer the perfect union of a high-performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. It supports high-speed networks around the world as well as Wi-Fi® connectivity. With its industry-leading keyboard, responsive high-resolution touch screen and high-speed browser capabilities, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 continues the tradition of delivering the world’s best mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging, social and business apps to keep customers connected and productive throughout the day.

The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to make mobile payments, pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.

“We’re excited to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone in Russia together with our partners MTS and Vimpelcom,” said Paul Lucier, Managing Director for Russia at Research In Motion. “The Bold 9900 features the new BlackBerry 7 operating system and provides users with an outstanding communications, web browsing and multimedia experience. IT managers will also benefit from the renowned enterprise-grade features of the BlackBerry solution.”

Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS

The BlackBerry® 7 operating system introduces a next-generation BlackBerry browser that is among the best in the industry. Combining the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine, together with the powerful hardware enhancements of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, means that browsing results are up to 40% faster than BlackBerry® 6-based smartphones and up to twice as fast as BlackBerry® 5-based smartphones*. Additional enhancements to this next-generation BlackBerry browser also include optimized zooming and panning for smoother web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.

For information about pricing and availability, please contact: Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) or Vimpelcom.

* Testing was performed by RIM and measured average page load speeds using pre-release BlackBerry 7 software.

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com. ]]> BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10370-RIM-Introduces-the-BlackBerry-Bold-9900-Smartphone-in-Russia http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10369-A-new-speed-test-app-for-BlackBerry-DegroupTest?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:26:33 GMT http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/91127/?lang=en The developer is clearly French and the majority of the wording within the app is... http://appworld.blackberry.com/webst...91127/?lang=en


The developer is clearly French and the majority of the wording within the app is in French but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to get the app working.

And work it does -- it shows your download and upload speed as well as your ping, plus the center tab at the top of the app will take you to a results page, much like the more common known speed test app on virtually every other platform.

If there is another speed test application for BlackBerry that tests both WiFi and 3G I haven't found it yet, so although this one may be brand new and in its first edition, you may well want to check it out. With continued developer support this one could be quite well a beauty.

via crackberry ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10369-A-new-speed-test-app-for-BlackBerry-DegroupTest http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10368-Devs-More-Details-Released-For-BlackBerry-10-Jam-World-Tour?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:57:32 GMT RIM has updated the BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour website with a few more dates and details. Check out the new dates below or more info at... RIM has updated the BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour website with a few more dates and details. Check out the new dates below or more info at www.blackberryjamworldtour.com.

North America

June 5 – Austin, TX, USA
June 7 – California, USA
June 19 – New York City, NY, USA
June 21 – Toronto, ON, Canada

Europe

May 29 – Milan, Italy
May 31 – Barcelona, Spain
June 12 – Paris, France
June 14 – London, UK
June 26 – Moscow, Russia
June 28 – Berlin, Germany
July 3 – Warsaw, Poland

Asia

July 4 – Delhi, India
July 6 – Beijing, China
July 9 – Singapore, Singapore
July 10 – Jakarta, Indonesia
July 12 – Sydney, Australia

Latin America

August – Buenos Aires, Argentina
August – Mexico City, Mexico ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10368-Devs-More-Details-Released-For-BlackBerry-10-Jam-World-Tour http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10367-Windows-Phone-7-Running-on-a-BlackBerry-PlayBook-!?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:55:57 GMT ]]> BlackBerry PlayBook nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10367-Windows-Phone-7-Running-on-a-BlackBerry-PlayBook-! http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10366-CESG-Approves-BlackBerry-7-for-UK-government?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:54:04 GMT RIM just recently announced that CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK, has approved the use of the BlackBerry 7... RIM just recently announced that CESG, the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance in the UK, has approved the use of the BlackBerry 7 operating system for the government. This approval enables public sector workers to utilise the enhanced performance and rich functionality of the latest BlackBerry smartphones.

The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution from RIM is the only mobile solution that has been approved by CESG to protect material classified up to and including ‘Restricted’.

Stephen Bates, UK MD for RIM, said: “We’re pleased to see CESG taking such positive steps to help ensure UK government workers have access to the latest suite of BlackBerry 7 smartphones. Thanks in part to our industry leading security credentials, BlackBerry smartphones are widely deployed in UK public sector organisations including the Ministry of Defence (MoD), most of Central Government and more than half of the UK’s police forces, NHS and local government organisations. BlackBerry smartphones are enabling greater efficiencies and improved citizen service by providing access to data such as patient records, the Police National Computer and other government systems at the point of need.”

The use of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution has led to striking savings and improved citizen service across many public sector bodies, including UK police forces who are using BlackBerry smartphones to increase productivity amongst officers and to enable them to spend more time on the streets and less time in the station.

BlackBerry smartphones currently available in the UK and covered by the new approval from CESG include:

BlackBerry Bold 9900
BlackBerry Bold 9790
BlackBerry Torch 9810
BlackBerry Torch 9860
BlackBerry Curve 9360
BlackBerry Curve 9380
Source: Market Watch ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10366-CESG-Approves-BlackBerry-7-for-UK-government http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10365-Verizon-killing-off-grandfathered-unlimited-data-plans?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:25 GMT The folks over at Android Central have dropped some information about Verizon and their 3G grandfathered unlimited data plans. Right now, it may not... The folks over at Android Central have dropped some information about Verizon and their 3G grandfathered unlimited data plans. Right now, it may not mean a whole lot to BlackBerry users as the changes are only limited to those on 3G plans who are going to 4G plans when upgrading their devices. It is worth noting though, due to the fact that 4G LTE equipped BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBooks are on their way.

Verizon has plans to kill the current unlimited data add-on and force users to a shared pool of tiered data. Speaking at today's 40th annual J.P. Morgan Technology, Media, and Telecom conference, Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo stated that all customers will be migrated off of current unlimited data plans and on to a new data-share plan to launch this summer. "Everyone will be on data share", according to Shammo. As people renew contracts and move to new 4G LTE smartphones and other devices, their current data plan will no longer be available. There was no mention what would happen to current LTE subscribers, but we imagine they too will be pushed towards the new sharing plans.

Again, if you're making use of a BlackBerry right now and looking to upgrade to a new one, you should be ok and not be affected by these changes. However, if Verizon picks up a 4G LTE BlackBerry sometime in the near future, you'll have some choices to make. ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10365-Verizon-killing-off-grandfathered-unlimited-data-plans http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10364-Free-BlackBerry-7-app-promotion-ends-May-31st?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:50:59 GMT The promo started in the U.S. back in March and then was later expanded to include Canada. In the promotion, RIM had included some of the top selling... The promo started in the U.S. back in March and then was later expanded to include Canada. In the promotion, RIM had included some of the top selling apps that showcase some of the BlackBerry 7 features, apps like BeBuzz, Screen Muncher, BeWeather, and more totaling about $77 in free stuff which is okay in my books.

Free Premium apps courtesy of BlackBerry

BeWeather
Endomondo Sports Tracker PRO
Pinball Deluxe (however unavailable for my device/os)
Rubik's Cube
Mahjong Solitaire
Cribbage
Color ID
Screen Muncher
iSpeech Dictation Pro
iSpeech Caller ID Reader Pro
iSpeech FB Chat Pro
Aces 3D Pool
Aces Traffic Pack
PBA Bowling 2
Fixmo Tools
Next Dual Pack
Popup

via crackberry ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10364-Free-BlackBerry-7-app-promotion-ends-May-31st http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10363-Gartner-data-proves-Android-is-no-place-to-be-for-BlackBerry?goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:48:52 GMT Image: http://cdn.crackberry.com/files/kevin/phonesales2012.png Industry research firm Gartner just released its latest data on mobile phone...

Industry research firm Gartner just released its latest data on mobile phone sales for the first quarter of 2012. There are some interesting points to be pulled out of this report that I wanted to address. We have to work through a bit of data first, but we'll bring it back to BlackBerry very quick.

Samsung dominates Android. Gartner's data says that Korea-based Samsung shipped over 40% of all Android handsets last quarter. So that still leaves 60% of the market to other vendors, right? Yes, but according to Gartner none of these other vendors make up more than 10% of Android volume. None.

via crackberry ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10363-Gartner-data-proves-Android-is-no-place-to-be-for-BlackBerry http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10362-Titanium-Appcelerator-Coming-This-Fall-for-BlackBerry-10?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:19 GMT

Just in case you don’t know Titanium is a solution that allows developers to write applications in JavaScript which is abstracted (aka Translated) into native C code by Titanium. That will allow the over 300,000 developers who use Titanium Appcelerator to target BlackBerry 10 for apps. ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10362-Titanium-Appcelerator-Coming-This-Fall-for-BlackBerry-10 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10361-Free-SFlix-App-Makes-Animated-BBM-Avatars-from-Videos-or-Pictures?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:48:29 GMT http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/108693/ The new smartphone app from Max Solution allows you to easily create an animated avatar... http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/108693/

The new smartphone app from Max Solution allows you to easily create an animated avatar for BBM using pictures or a video. It works well and gets the job done so it may be worth downloading to get your own custom BBM avatar. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10361-Free-SFlix-App-Makes-Animated-BBM-Avatars-from-Videos-or-Pictures http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10360-beExecutor-for-BlackBerry-Released-–-8-bit-Sound-Effects?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:47:13 GMT Image: http://n4bb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/download-1-602x386.png https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/106171/?lang=en ...

https://appworld.blackberry.com/webs...06171/?lang=en


Generation Media Group has just released their new app called beExecutor. This fun little app has 8-bit sound effects similar to the ones in the Executor Keychain. Sound effects go from Bomb, Explosions, Siren, Machine Gun, Phasers, Lasers, Falls and a Gatling Gun. The app is now out and available to download from the BlackBerry App World for just $0.99! ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10360-beExecutor-for-BlackBerry-Released-–-8-bit-Sound-Effects http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10359-Touch-4-Google-is-Newest-3rd-Party-Google-App-for-BlackBerry?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:45:25 GMT http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/109268/?lang=en This app packages the touch version of the Google+ website such that it can be... http://appworld.blackberry.com/webst...09268/?lang=en

This app packages the touch version of the Google+ website such that it can be accessed without using the browser. Touch4™ family of apps provide the user with an awesome full screen experience just like a native BlackBerryⓇ application. Cube613 is not associated with Google Inc., and all website content and associated trademarks and logos are the property of Google Inc. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10359-Touch-4-Google-is-Newest-3rd-Party-Google-App-for-BlackBerry http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10358-Submit-Checks-for-Deposit-via-BlackBerry-with-Smart-Deposit-By-American-Chartered-Ban?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:30 GMT http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/109546/?lang=en Securely transmit your checks for deposit with this app from the convenience of... http://appworld.blackberry.com/webst...09546/?lang=en

Securely transmit your checks for deposit with this app from the convenience of your office, car or home. Alleviate trips to the bank with this state-of-the-art banking app to deposit checks drawn from U.S. based banking institutions directly into your account 24 hours a day/7 days per week. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10358-Submit-Checks-for-Deposit-via-BlackBerry-with-Smart-Deposit-By-American-Chartered-Ban http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10357-ScoreMobile-FC-gets-updated-in-time-for-Euro-2012?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:27 GMT http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/10881/ ScoreMobile FC is offering a host of great features to ensure you never have to miss a kick... http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/10881/

ScoreMobile FC is offering a host of great features to ensure you never have to miss a kick during one of the world's biggest football tournaments, including:

Free customizable push alerts (including goals and key incidents).
Daily video "vodcasts" featuring special guests.
Sync tournament fixtures to your calendar.
Up-to-the-second live scores.
Live blogs or text commentary for EVERY game.
Comprehensive list of match times, tables and statistics.
The latest Euro 2012 news, previews and post-match analysis in video format.
"Bet Now" feature, allowing UK-based users to place real-time bets via licensed betting and gaming provider William Hill. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10357-ScoreMobile-FC-gets-updated-in-time-for-Euro-2012 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10356-ree-Wi-Fi-File-Transfer-App-for-BlackBerry-Smartphones?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:12 GMT Image: http://cdn3.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/WiFiFileTransfer_thumb.jpg ...

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It lets you simply setup a Wi-Fi file server on your BlackBerry smartphone and access the files from your browser including pictures and video as long as they are on the same Wi-Fi network. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10356-ree-Wi-Fi-File-Transfer-App-for-BlackBerry-Smartphones http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10355-Hookt-Messenger-updated-to-v1.6-in-BlackBerry-App-World?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:05:02 GMT Image: http://www.blackberryempire.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hookt-messenger.png http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/59560/ ...

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What’s new?

New feature – Status!
Share your status with all your Hookt friends
Share your Hookt status on Twitter and BBM
Photos are now organized by folder so you can easily find which one you want to upload and share
French and Japanese translations have been added ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10355-Hookt-Messenger-updated-to-v1.6-in-BlackBerry-App-World http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10354-Groupon-for-BlackBerry-devices-updated-to-v2.6-in-App-World?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:59:53 GMT Image: http://www.blackberryempire.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/s120516004436-580x435.jpg ...

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Whats new?

- Support for additional countries (MX, CO, ZA, SG, CA-FR) ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10354-Groupon-for-BlackBerry-devices-updated-to-v2.6-in-App-World http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10353-Files-amp-Folders-updates-to-v4.1.2-in-BlackBerry-App-World?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:58:01 GMT Image: http://www.blackberryempire.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Filesandfolders-580x357.jpg ...

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What’s New in v4.1.2:

° FIXED! A recent change to the box servers caused a problem downloading newer files.
° NEW! Sort folders by name, type, extension, size, date, ascending or descending.
° NEW! Swipe from left to right to navigate to the parent folder.
° NEW! Files & Folders can now be protected with a startup password.
° NEW! Optionally keep the screen on: never, while active or only while in the slide show.
° ENHANCED! When searching, the left pane now displays the location of the selected file.
° ENHANCED! More performance improvements. ]]> BlackBerry Apps nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10353-Files-amp-Folders-updates-to-v4.1.2-in-BlackBerry-App-World http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10352-CIBC-and-Rogers-lay-out-their-plans-for-the-future-of-mobile-payments-in-Canada?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:27 GMT TORONTO, May 15, 2012 - CIBC and Rogers Communications today announced an agreement to launch Canada's first joint mobile payment solution, allowing Canadians to pay with their CIBC credit card at the checkout counter using their Rogers "Near Field Communications" (NFC) enabled smartphone. Beginning later this year, customers will be able to use this payment capability at merchants across Canada where contactless credit card payments are accepted.

This announcement represents the first time a bank and a wireless carrier have joined forces to offer a commercially available mobile payments solution to Canadians that leverages the secure SIM card inside an NFC-enabled Rogers smartphone. This new solution aligns to guidelines announced yesterday by the Canadian Bankers Association for mobile payments in Canada, as well as those developed by respected international associations such as the GSM Association (GSMA), the association of mobile operators and related companies dedicated to standardizing and supporting GSM technology.

"As the leader in delivering mobile financial services innovations in Canada, we are pleased to introduce yet another innovation in the market that will shape the payments experience of the future," commented David Williamson, Senior Executive Vice President, Retail and Business Banking, CIBC. "By teaming with Rogers, CIBC clients will soon enjoy the convenience of paying at the checkout with their mobile device while enjoying the existing benefits of their CIBC credit card, including loyalty rewards."



"Canadians are embracing new technologies at an accelerated pace and we know they're interested in using their smartphone for mobile payments," said Rob Bruce, President of Communications, Rogers Communications. "We've been laying the foundation for mobile commerce and the ecosystem is ready to give Canadians the convenience, security, and peace of mind they deserve," said Bruce. "Today's announcement with CIBC represents an important first step toward a whole new world of mobile transactions which is a key growth area for the company."

Some of the key features of the new mobile payments solution include:

Full access to a client's existing CIBC credit cards on their smartphone at no extra cost - whether Visa or MasterCard - this gives clients the opportunity to earn loyalty points on purchases as they do today.

Multiple layers of security - Paying with your NFC-enabled smartphone will be as secure as using your credit card today. Clients will receive the same fraud protection they do with their contactless credit card, and secure encryption technology will add to the layers of security already in place on credit card purchases. Clients will also have the option to set additional password protection.

No "stickers" on your phone - this new payment capability will leverage the secure SIM card inside a mobile device for payments, meaning clients can manage their credit card credentials on a secure platform, and won't need to worry about stickers attached to their phone.

This new CIBC mobile payments capability will be available on select BlackBerry® smartphones on the Rogers wireless network when the solution launches later this year, with additional device choices for clients available following launch. MasterCard's Mobile Payments Readiness Index ranks Canada ahead of the United States and second out of 34 countries. A key finding emphasizes that partnerships among the key players in the mobile payments ecosystem - financial institutions, payment networks, telcos, governments, technology providers - are essential to accelerate the commercialization of mobile payments.

Today's announcement builds on CIBC's leadership position in delivering mobile innovations to clients. CIBC was the first bank in Canada to launch a mobile banking App in 2010, and more recently became the first bank in Canada to deliver an App that allows clients to trade stocks on their mobile device through the CIBC Mobile Brokerage App. The bank also offers the CIBC Home Advisor App, free to all Canadian homebuyers, giving them access to information about housing prices and other key neighbourhood data in an area they may be considering. CIBC was named "Best in Mobile Banking" globally by Global Finance magazine in 2011.

In 2002, Rogers launched its GSM wireless network, and last year was the first carrier in Canada to launch LTE, bringing the largest and fastest network and a global wireless standard to Canada. Today's announcement builds on this foundation of world-class networks, Rogers history of innovation and mobile commerce expertise, specifically in the area of mobile proximity payments. Over the past six years, Rogers has worked with the GSM Association, including the "Pay-buy-Mobile" initiative to get industry standard payment cards - like MasterCard or Visa - on industry standard GSM devices. In the past year, the GSM Association further named Rogers as one of many operators worldwide committed to SIM-based NFC solutions and services.

"The GSMA congratulate CIBC and Rogers on the launch of their mobile NFC services and we look forward to many more markets following Canada's lead in bringing exciting and interoperable NFC services to life," said Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA. "This is the year when mobile NFC is set to take off and the GSMA will continue to support our members around the world who will be launching their mobile NFC services later this year."

CIBC (CM: TSX;NYSE) is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, and has offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.

Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. We are engaged in wireless voice and data communications services through Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider. Through Cable, we are one of Canada's leading providers of cable television services as well as high-speed Internet access and telephony services. Through Media, we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, and sports entertainment. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit www.rogers.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10352-CIBC-and-Rogers-lay-out-their-plans-for-the-future-of-mobile-payments-in-Canada http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10351-RIM-Releasing-Parental-Controls-For-All-OS-5.0-BlackBerrys-Soon?goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:36:12 GMT RIM has confirmed on their blog that: Parental Controls is an integrated feature that provides parents and guardians simple options to help them... RIM has confirmed on their blog that:

Parental Controls is an integrated feature that provides parents and guardians simple options to help them protect their children by restricting access to specific functions, features and applications. A free download of Parental Controls will be made available for BlackBerry® 7.0 OS and BlackBerry® 6 OS next month; and for BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 shortly after through the BlackBerry App World™ storefront.

That means OS 5.0+ devices should all be getting parental controls in the next month or two. As far as I have seen so far the parental controls make use of the IT Policy structure RIM already has in place for enterprise customers so it makes sense that RIM would be able to bring it to older OS versions. ]]> BlackBerry General News nudge204 http://www.wix1.com/forums/showthread.php/10351-RIM-Releasing-Parental-Controls-For-All-OS-5.0-BlackBerrys-Soon