How #TeamBlackBerry will Be Bold in 2012 [Infographic]

01.27.12

Let me just say, #TeamBlackBerry, that when we present a challenge to this community, you never cease to amaze us. On New Year’s Eve, we asked you to tell us how you will #BeBold in 2012. We celebrated the big night at the hottest New Year’s Eve party – Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, sponsored by BlackBerry® – and watched more than 35,000 of your Bold resolutions stream across Twitter®, Facebook®, and giant billboards in Times Square.

Whether it’s the determination to run in your first marathon or earn a degree, you proved to us that for you, 2012 is about one thing – boldly seizing opportunities to pursue your dreams. More than this, four bold characters emerged from your #BeBold resolutions, and it’s clear to us that all are bravely stepping out of 2011 and into a 2012 filled with unlimited possibilities. Which are you? Tell @BlackBerry on Twitter!

#BeBold Infographic

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Thank you for rising to the challenge and helping us ring in the New Year in a Bold way! And let us know how your BlackBerry® smartphone and BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet are helping you accomplish your #BeBold goals in 2012 by telling us in the comment section below.

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Develop Games for BlackBerry!

01.24.12

Hey BlackBerry devs! We’ve got a great guest post for you today from Sean Paul, who’s put together a must-read list of links and resources for BlackBerry game developers. Check it out! – Ed.

The BlackBerry® Native SDK for Tablet OS gives you the power to create rich C/C++ games. For those of you just getting started with developing for the BlackBerry platform, these links will help you quickly get a jump on making your own games using the BlackBerry Native SDK.

Once you’ve gotten a good start, be sure to check out the Developer’s Guide, Tutorials and Libraries available in the BlackBerry Native SDK including:

  • STL and POSIX library support
  • OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 for 2D and 3D graphics
  • OpenAL for cross-platform 3D audio
  • libpng and libjpeg for encoded images
  • FreeType for fonts
  • Scoreloop SDK for integrating social gaming capabilities

Read more at the Inside BlackBerry Developer’s Blog »

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Meet Thorsten Heins, RIM President and CEO

01.23.12

Team BlackBerry, we wanted you to be among the first to meet and greet new Research In Motion President and CEO, Thorsten Heins. Prior to today’s announcement, Mr. Heins was one of RIM’s two Chief Operating Officers and, before that, Senior Vice President for the Handheld Business Unit. He played key roles in the creation of RIM’s product portfolio.

First the official word on Thorsten’s background: Mr. Heins came to RIM in December 2007 from the industrial conglomerate Siemens AG. He joined Siemens in 1984 after graduating from the University of Hannover in his native Germany. At Siemens, Mr. Heins rose through the ranks of R&D customer service, sales and product management positions. After serving as Chief Executive Officer of various business divisions in the communication business, Mr. Heins moved to Chief Technology Officer and member of the Group Board of the Siemens Communications Group. He came to RIM after being impressed by the level of innovation displayed by founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie.

Now we’d like you to hear from Thorsten himself.

On RIM’s Strengths…

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See more videos with Thorsten Heins »

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Research In Motion Names Thorsten Heins President and CEO

01.23.12


The Board of Directors of BlackBerry® maker Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that acting on the recommendation of its Co-Chief Executive Officers to implement the succession plan they previously submitted to the Board, it has unanimously named Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Heins was also appointed to RIM’s Board. The Board acted after conducting its own due diligence. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Mike Lazaridis, former Co-Chair and Co-CEO, becomes Vice Chair of RIM’s Board and Chair of Board’s New Innovation Committee. Jim Balsillie, former Co-CEO, remains a member of the Board. RIM Board Member Barbara Stymiest has been named the independent Board Chair. Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, has also been named to the Board. For more information, please see the official RIM press release.

A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 8 am ET, January 23, 2012, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 (North America), (+1) 416-644-3414 (outside North America) or through your personal computer or BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet at www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml.

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The #TeamBlackBerry Experience at #BBMUglySweater Fan Night In NYC!

01.20.12

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The holidays might be behind us, but we’re still reliving all of the fun that was had at #BBMUglySweater Fan Night in New York City.


Former NFL player Michael Strahan rocking his ugly sweater!

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Looking Back on the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

01.19.12

Without a doubt, this year we had a fantastic CES, and we hope that you did too. It was a very exciting week for #TeamBlackBerry with the launch of BlackBerry® 7.1 OS update, which brings fantastic new NFC functionality with BlackBerry® Tag among other features, as well as closer looks at what’s on the way with BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 including the great new email, calendar and contacts apps, BlackBerry® Bridge, Print To Go, and so much more. To top it off, we were able to meet up with some of our amazing app partners and showcase the incredible experiences currently available on BlackBerry devices, as well as those that are on the way.

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Check out the video above for an overview of how BlackBerry rocked CES! At the BlackBerry Booth we were able to connect with attendees, partners, business owners, and all others to have some great conversations, play some games on the big screens, demonstrate what’s upcoming in BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0, and a whole lot more.

What was my favorite moment? I think it’s a tie between having the chance to get up close with the gorgeous Porsche 911 convertible loaded with BlackBerry technology, and the look on Alex’s face when I walked in with 40 tacos to feed the team.

What was your favorite part of the BlackBerry experience at CES 2012? Share in the comments.

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How to reset a BlackBerry smartphone

01.17.12

Some useful information every savvy BlackBerry® smartphone owner should know is how to reset their device. A reset of a BlackBerry smartphone is a troubleshooting method that completely turns off and restarts the operating system software and applications of a BlackBerry smartphone. In terms of troubleshooting, it is a useful first step if a BlackBerry smartphone is experiencing hardware, software, or wireless network issues.

There are two options when performing a reset: a hard reset or a soft reset. The difference between the two is that performing a hard reset involves removing the battery temporarily, whereas when performing a soft reset, a key combination is used to reset the BlackBerry smartphone.

Both options accomplish the same goal – restarting the BlackBerry smartphone – but an important thing to know is that a soft reset can only be performed on BlackBerry smartphones with a QWERTY keyboard, such as the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 smartphone or BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 smartphone.

Read more at the Inside BlackBerry Help Blog »

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Meet #TeamBlackBerry member Yale Breslin of Life + Times

01.17.12

Yale Breslin of Life + Times

When the opportunity presented itself to interview Yale Breslin, master multi-tasker, contributor to Life + Times and devoted #TeamBlackBerry member, I was psyched. I consider Life + Times a one-stop-online resource for fashion, music, art, culture and more, so I couldn’t wait to hear how his BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 smartphone helps Yale contribute to the website (among his many other endeavors!).

Without further ado, meet #TeamBlackBerry VIP, Yale Breslin!

Can you give us an insider’s look at your work with Life + Times?
I keep a pulse on contemporary culture – everything from hotels, fashion and travel to events, architecture, you name it – and I look to advance those cultural movements to anyone visiting the website.

So, how long have you been a member of #TeamBlackBerry?
It was five years ago, right when I graduated from university. I was in the market for a new phone and wanted a device that would keep me connected. A BlackBerry® smartphone was my first choice. I was just starting my career – it was my first step into the business world –so I needed a smartphone that could keep up with my work life! For me, the choice regarding a smartphone is all about speed. It’s a question of productivity, and my BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone literally helps me get things done faster. It’s honestly become a way of life.

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CES 2012: Eric Wood from Electronic Arts Talks Gaming on the BlackBerry PlayBook [VIDEO]

01.13.12

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Earlier this week at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I met up with Eric Wood from Electronic Arts to have a chat about the gaming experience on BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets. While we did cover the benefits of the 7-inch form factor and the performance of top titles like Dead Space, what I was super excited about was the sneak peek of Plants vs. Zombies – a wildly popular game that is on its way to the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet platform in the near future. I gave it a shot during the video and Eric was even kind enough to impart some wisdom and strategy for keeping those zombies off of my lawn. Check out the video above for the full scoop!

Have you played Plants vs. Zombies before? What’s your strategy? Share in the comments!

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CES 2012: Zinio Provides a Sneak Peek of their Popular App, Coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook [VIDEO]

01.13.12

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At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, I had a chat with Jeanniey Mullen, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Zinio, about the Zinio app for BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets that is on its way to BlackBerry App World™ soon. Tablets have revolutionized the way that we consume digital content, and Zinio provides an experience that is both streamlined and functional so that you can keep tabs on your interests. Check out the video above for the full scoop, and stay updated on the launch of Zinio for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by heading over to www.zinio.com/playbook.

To make this app launch even more exciting, you’ll get a $25 credit towards Zinio content when you download the app from BlackBerry App World once it’s been launched, courtesy of BlackBerry and Zinio! We’re excited to partner in providing this offer and all the great content from Zinio for your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.

What topics will you be looking for first once Zinio is launched? Share in the comments!

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