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More mobile platforms need a feature like BlackBerry's Hub

Android My first smartphone, the one I bought for myself, was a BlackBerry-branded device. I can’t for the life of me remember which particular model it was, but what I do remember is one of its software features: the universal inbox.

Apr 11th by Evan Selleck 16 11 Reactions

BlackBerry OS 7 and 7.1 devices having issues with YouTube video playback

Blackberry Os Having some trouble enjoying YouTube videos on your BlackBerry OS 7 or 7.1 device on this fine Sunday? You're not alone, as CrackBerry reports that many BlackBerry OS 7 and 7.1 users are unable to play videos on their handsets. Several...

Feb 17th by Alex Wagner 0

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Are you leaving Android for BlackBerry 10?

Android I still have a lot of questions about BlackBerry’s newest mobile operating system. Quite a few of them have to do with the OS itself, but I’ll get those answered when I have a device in my hand.

Feb 1st by Evan Selleck 39

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Why do you use a BlackBerry?

Blackberry Os I don’t remember the exact model number, but the first smartphone that I actually enjoyed using was a BlackBerry. That full keyboard, the trackball (!), and just the way the universal inbox made everything so easily accessible.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 37

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I'm beginning to lose interest in everything Research In Motion does

Blackberry Os There was a point in time where I followed BlackBerry news almost religiously. I was a proud member of the CrackBerry Nation and followed every little tidbit of new and leaks from the Waterloo-based handset firm. I obsessed over...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 69 44 Reactions

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I am beginning to miss the universal inbox from BlackBerry OS

Android I'm part of a dying breed; I actually miss the BlackBerry days. While I'm finally starting to get over the waning importance of the physical keyboard, there are quite a few features of BlackBerry OS that I find myself missing more each and...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 10

T-Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9810, Bold 9900 OS 7.1 updates now rolling out

Blackberry Os Today turned out to be a pretty good day for many BlackBerry owners on T-Mobile, as the carrier has announced that updates to BlackBerry 7.1 have begun rolling out to both the Torch 9810 and the Bold 9900. The updates bring both Wi-Fi...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

BlackBerry Bold 9900 on T-Mobile begins receiving OS 7.1.0.205 update

Blackberry Os We've already seen the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 get updated to OS 7.1 on Sprint and Verizon, and now it looks like we can add another carrier to that list. According to the folks at CrackBerry, an update for the Bold 9900 on T-Mobile is...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Does the overuse of branding bother you?

Android Mobile devices now come in a plethora of different flavors and sizes, each with their own unique twist. Judging from the outside, however, a lot of devices are really starting to look the same. To an untrained eye, the latest Motorola...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 35

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RIM needs to update the Bold 9900 series to BlackBerry 10

Blackberry Os In October of last year, BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion showcased their brand new mobile operating system, and effectively changed the conversation about their company.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 38 29 Reactions

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Top 5: Worst smartphones of 2011

Android We definitely saw some awesome phones in 2011 and I listed the top 5 smartphones in a previous post, but we also saw some disappointing phones as well. And I'm not just talking about low-end Android phones, though there were plenty of...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 219 125 Reactions

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What is the perfect smartphone?

Android What is the perfect smartphone? This is a question I don't get asked very often, but when I do, it's impossible to answer. There is no – nor will there ever be a – perfect smartphone. Each person weighs different aspects of a phone...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 73

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Hey, RIM, I would use a DroidBerry

Android When talk of an acquisition becomes a reality, it's pretty evident that things have once been much better for the Waterloo-based company, Research In Motion. The BlackBerry makers started feeling a bit of turbulence back when the original...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 150 115 Reactions

White BlackBerry Bold 9900 spotted in T-Mobile pamphlet, priced at $299.99

Blackberry Os The leaky parade of uniquely colored handsets continues today, this time with a device for all of the BlackBerry addicts out there. A new T-Mobile pamphlet has apparently been mailed out to customers that advertises some of the carrier's...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

RIM confirms bricking issue with BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930, says a fix is coming

Blackberry Os When the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 made it to market earlier this year, many reviewers — our own Aaron Baker included — dubbed it the best 'Berry released to date. However, it sounds like RIM's latest flagship device may have one of the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 17

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Does the BlackBerry London spell promise for RIM?

Blackberry Os Research In Motion's most recent history has been ... lackluster, to say the least. Stock prices have been plummeting since January and hit a seven-year low for the Waterloo-based company just last month. Likewise, smartphone market share...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 at AT&T

New Phones The BlackBerry Bold 9900 arrived at AT&T on Sunday November 6, 2011 for $199.99 on contact. This 4G device offers BlackBerry 7 OS, touchscreen display above a full QWERTY keyboard, and 5MP camera with LED flash.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 7

AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9900 spied in the wild next to its retail packaging

Blackberry Os The wait is nearly over. AT&T customers have been clamoring for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 since it was first unveiled waaaay back in May, and they'll finally be getting their crack at RIM's latest and greatest starting this Sunday. If you...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 2

AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 launching November 6th, Curve 9360 due on November 20th

Blackberry Os Brace yourselves, AT&T customers, because a BlackBerry brigade is about to hit your carrier. AT&T today announced the availability details for three new BlackBerry handsets: the Bold 9900, Torch 9860, and Curve 9360. The Bold 9900 and...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 7

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Will TAT be Research In Motion's saving grace?

Blackberry Os It's no secret that RIM hasn't been doing well lately. Okay, that's an understatement. RIM has been on a downward spiral for the last couple years, but that slope got a bit more slippery this year. Stock prices have been tumbling since...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 6

BlackBerry Bold 9900 is "coming soon" to AT&T

Blackberry Os BlackBerry fans on Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon have been enjoying the Bold 9900/9930 for some time now, but customers on the network that the original Bold called home, AT&T, still haven't gotten a crack at RIM's latest and greatest....

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 4

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How much would you pay for cell phone customizations?

Android Without the inclusion of physical QWERTYs attached to the face of devices, smartphones have taken a fairly significant turn in terms of design. Many manufacturers have swapped archaic physical keyboards for large, vibrant touchscreens and...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 10

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Could the ongoing BIS outages be fatal for RIM?

Blackberry Os The rut only gets deeper for Research In Motion. On top of doubt from investors and shareholders, tumbling market share and stock prices and the limited success of the BlackBerry 7 effort, RIM has been nailed in the gut with one of their...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 18

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Why can't Android OEMs make a powerful phone in a BlackBerry-like form factor?

Android A few years ago, if you wanted a smartphone, options were pretty slim. Depending on your wireless provider, you could choose between a few BlackBerry models, a couple Palm devices and even fewer Windows Mobile phones. These were the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 108 81 Reactions

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Are phones becoming more expensive due to 4G access?

Android Cell phones have undergone rather substantial changes over the past few years, both in design and function. They're getting bigger, faster and more powerful with each passing moment, and being adopted for applications we never imagined...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 61 31 Reactions

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What will happen to RIM's device numbering scheme as they approach 10,000?

Blackberry Os Since day one, or from the first product release, Research In Motion has used a particular and well-known numbering scheme for their devices. There's no obvious rhyme or reason behind it, but if you were ever a BlackBerry fan, you likely...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 24 9 Reactions

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How much would you pay for a BlackBerry Knight?

Blackberry Os Research In Motion has found themselves in the limelight quite a bit lately, mainly due to plummeting stock prices, displeased and anxious investors (and shareholders), and the need (or lack thereof) for their unusual co-CEO structure. The...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 29

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Should Research In Motion be sold?

Blackberry Os Should RIM be sold? This question has popped up countless times over the last six months. If you had asked me two months ago, I would have little in defense for why RIM should not be bought. The past three years have been a rather rough...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 19

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 to T-Mobile

New Phones The BlackBerry Bold 9900 arrived at T-Mobile on Wednesday August 31, 2011 for $299.99 on contact.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 5

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Can RIM's QNX handsets compete with the iPhone and Android phones?

Blackberry Os Back in the day, BlackBerrys were the phones to have. But with the entrance of the iPhone and hundreds of Android phones, they quickly became the slowest, most underpowered and outdated handsets on the market. High quality QWERTY keyboards...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 17

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BlackBerry Bold 9900

Featured User Review

Jun 12

Benjie_Young

"Amazing call quality and very intuitative "

Overall

4.4

I had a iPhone 3GS and an iPhone 4 and I made the switch because I got tired of dropping calls. Now that I have used the phone for 6 months I am a convert, the key board is amazing and so is the universal inbox and push e-mail. I thought I would miss the apps and media player but the truth is I don't. App World has only a fraction of the App Store but you will find most things. If anyone has pre conceived ideas of what its like based on an experience with an older Black Berry DONT. I tried my... more...