BlackBerry Live 2013 Starts Tomorrow: Follow all the Action Here

05.13.13

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We’re here in sunny Orlando Florida for the BlackBerry Live conference. This is our biggest event of the year and promises to bring a lot of news, announcements, sessions and of course special guests. So, you’re probably wondering – “How can I stay on top of all the information?” Great news! There are a number of ways to stay connected and even follow the action live from wherever you’re tuning in.

We will be live streaming the General Session keynote on BlackBerryLive.com
Tuesday May, 14th 9:00am-11:00am

And the Keep Moving Experience produced by Alicia Keys will be streamed live as well
Tuesday May 14th, 7:30pm-8:30pm
The Keep Moving Experience produced by Alicia Keys promises an unprecedented night of musical and artistic collaboration with Miguel, Alabama Shakes, Maria Gadú, and Cedric Gervais!

Keep it locked to the Inside BlackBerry blogs because we’ll be bringing you all the action as it happens as well.

Our social media properties are also a great set of resources for real-time information and updates. @BlackBerry will be live-tweeting providing news and updates as they happen. @BlackBerry4Biz will be a great resource for business related announcements and updates, and @BlackBerryDev will provide up-to-date information for developers.

We will also be posting updates throughout the day on our LinkedIn Company Page, and the BlackBerry for Business LinkedIn Group will be a great forum to join in on conversation.
You can also check out our blogs regularly for more in depth updates and information about the newest BlackBerry 10 features:

How to join the conversation

We also want to hear from you. Leave us your reaction BlackBerry Live in the comments below. If you’re tweeting, be sure to include the #BBLive and #BlackBerry10 hashtags. We’ll be back tomorrow with updates.

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Top BlackBerry Q10 Features Shown Off on Camera [Video]

05.10.13

Have you been drooling over the stunning new BlackBerry Q10 since we launched it a few weeks back? Well to soothe your appetite for all things BlackBerry Q10, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite device features in High Definition video with help from our friends at the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team. This is the perfect way (if you ask me) to round up the week and kick the weekend off right.

The BlackBerry Keyboard

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Outstanding Design, Specs and Features

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Twitter and LinkedIn apps Updated for BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

05.09.13

Woohoo! For all you social media fiends out there, we’re keeping the updates flowing. Both the Twitter and LinkedIn apps will be receiving an update for BlackBerry 10 smartphones today. The apps will be available for free download in the BlackBerry World storefront. These enhanced apps make it easier than ever to stay connected and do more with your social and professional contacts, while on the go.

I’m sure you can’t wait to check out some of the new features and enhancements you can look forward to when you pick them up. Check out all the details below.

New Features for Twitter version 10.0.3/10.1.3

Twitter for BlackBerry 10

  • Enjoy more content with Universal Search –See more content when you’re searching. You’ll be able to view related profiles, tweets and top tweets, photos and relevant searches all on one page.
  • Always Fresh Content – Content that is always fresh and up to date. Automatic caching gives you the current information at your fingertips without having to manually refresh your tabs.

New Features for LinkedIn version 10.0.3/10.1.3

LinkedIn for BlackBerry 10

  • Find your current contacts on LinkedIn: With the latest update, you can import the personal address book from your BlackBerry 10 device to LinkedIn, making it easier to view and connect to your contacts on LinkedIn.
  • UI improvements: We’ve updated the overall design of the LinkedIn application for BlackBerry 10 to improve the user experience. These updates include improved visual styling, better pull down functionalities for refreshes, touch down feedback on clicking list items, and more.

    • Read on for more new LinkedIn for BlackBerry 10 features »

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BlackBerry World Wednesday: New Apps and Games for BlackBerry 10

05.08.13

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It’s Wednesday and it’s definitely one of my favorite times of the week, because I get to share a whole bunch of new BlackBerry 10 apps and games with you! A few weeks ago we featured a special BlackBerry Q10 edition to celebrate the launch of our newest BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Now that it’s officially available in a few regions around the world, it’s got its very own spot in the BlackBerry World Wednesday series. If you’ve picked up a BlackBerry Q10 already, be sure to check out the list below.

BlackBerry Z10 Apps:

Gaming:

• Real Soccer 2013 (Gameloft, Inc.)
• Six-Guns (Gameloft, Inc.)
• Plants vs. Zombies™ for BlackBerry 10 (Electronic Arts Inc.)
• THE GAME OF LIFE for BlackBerry 10 (Electronic Arts Inc.)
• YAHTZEE Adventures for BlackBerry 10 (Electronic Arts Inc.)
• Galaxy on Fire 2 HD (Fishlabs Entertainment)
• Little 3 Kingdoms (Funkoi Ltd.)
• MONOPOLY Millionaire for BlackBerry 10 (Electronic Arts Inc.)

Continue reading for more apps and games available on BlackBerry 10 »

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Master your BlackBerry Q10 using these How To Demos

05.06.13

Are you upgrading to a BlackBerry Q10 in the near future?

Perhaps you’ve already got one and you want to learn more about your new device?

If so, make sure you watch some of the BlackBerry Q10 How To Demo playlist available in the BlackBerryHelp YouTube channel. In addition to these demos, you can open up the Help app on your BlackBerry for more content that can help you master the various features and functions found on your BlackBerry Q10.

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Tip: Using a BlackBerry Z10? Check out the Blackberry Z10 How To Demos to learn more!

Read more at the Inside BlackBerry Help blog »

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BlackBerry 7.0 Users: Update your Software to BlackBerry 7.1 OS and Download Select Premium Apps for Free

05.02.13

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If you are a BlackBerry 7.0 customer and you haven’t already updated your software to BlackBerry 7.1 OS, now is definitely a good time to do so. For a limited time, when you update from BlackBerry 7.0 to BlackBerry 7.1 OS, you’ll get access to download select premium apps for free*.

On top of that, you’ll find new built-in features in BlackBerry 7.1 that are not in BlackBerry 7.0 OS including: Mobile Hotspot, FM radio, BlackBerry Tag and WiFi calling**.

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Twitter Version 4.1 Now Available for BlackBerry OS 5 Smartphones and Above

05.02.13

Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones v4.1

We’ve been busy updating our social media apps for BlackBerry OS 5 and higher. Now, Twitter users can share in the excitement because today we’ve issued the update for Twitter v4.1! As someone who pretty much lives on Twitter, I couldn’t be more excited to pass along these new features to you.

New Features for Twitter v4.1:

  • More tools to discover friends, content and stay connected to your social networks.
  • Easier to sign up –signing up is easier than ever with pre-populated the name and email fields from your BlackBerry ID (BBID) credentials. All you have to do is enter a new password – it’s that simple.
  • Enhanced Profile – Enjoy an enriched Profile experience that has been redesigned with a swipeable banner of your bio.
  • Better notification support – The option to activate notifications for Retweets, Favorited tweets and new followers, means you’re fully in control of your Twittersphere.

Twitter v4.1 for BlackBerry Notifications

If you’re using a BlackBerry OS 5smarpthone or higher, be sure to download the latest version of Twitter and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Please note that it can take up to 24 hours for the new app version to appear in BlackBerry World.

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BlackBerry World Wednesday: New Apps and Games for BlackBerry 10

05.01.13

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It’s Wednesday and it’s a very special day for us here at BlackBerry because it’s that time of week when we feature some of the great new apps and games that are hitting the BlackBerry World storefront. We’ve got a nice list lined up this week – but if you just picked up a new BlackBerry 10 device, be sure to check out our previous BlackBerry World Wednesday posts for even more appy goodness.

Business Tools:

Gaming:

Photos & Video:

Navigation & Travel:

BlackBerry Dev Picks of the Week:

From inside the walls here at BlackBerry, here are the top 5 apps our developers deem ‘must-haves’:

  1. Hairy Tales (Arges Games SRL)
    “If you love solid puzzles with great graphics, this is up your alley”
  2. Guess the Icon- Iconmania (SolverLabs)
    “A simple ‘Guess the Word Based on Icon’ game but with loads of celebrities, places and logos to keep you guessing”
  3. Bike Rental (o2 Interactive)
    “A must-have for bike aficionados everywhere”
  4. Flight Stats- Global Flight Tracker for BlackBerry 10 (TrustBe)
    “This app has saved me a TON of headaches”
  5. PicFrame (Active Development Limited)
    “Amazing photo effects—neat shapes, borders, frames etc”

Keep an eye out for Real Soccer 2013, Six Guns, Modern Combat 4, Tuenti and KOOORA apps which will be available on the in the upcoming weeks.Nominations have closed for the Best Built for BlackBerry App Awards. Stay tuned to find out the finalists! For a look at all BlackBerry 10 apps, head to BlackBerry World. Be sure to drop us a note in the comments to let us know which apps you’ve been using for BlackBerry 10.

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LinkedIn for BlackBerry 6 and 7 has been updated to version 2.2!

04.30.13

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Today, we’re happy to announce that the latest LinkedIn app update for BlackBerry 6 and 7 smartphones is now available for download on BlackBerry World. The new 2.2 version provides more tools to keep you connected to your LinkedIn professional network while on the go. New features to check out include the ability to share updates with BlackBerry Messenger contacts and follow companies.

BBM-Connected Status Updates

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BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) has always been an integral component of the BlackBerry platform, providing a valuable communication tool for messaging between friends and business users alike. With the launch of version 2.2, the LinkedIn app for BlackBerry is now integrated with BBM. This allows you to share your LinkedIn posts with your BBM contacts, maximizing the experience over both networks. You will also see LinkedIn updates reflected on the “BBM Recent Updates” screen.

Read more at the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog »

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Five Tip Friday – BlackBerry 10 Camera Tips

04.26.13

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Happy Friday #TeamBlackBerry!

On deck this week, five tips for the BlackBerry 10 camera, such as how to geotag photos and how to access your photos and more from a DLNA compatible device.

1 – Use different Shooting and Scene Modes

The BlackBerry Z10 has lots of options to help you capture the perfect picture depending on your situation, so after opening the camera make sure you review the various options available to you.

For example, in addition to the Normal shooting mode, you also have the option of using a Stabilization or Burst shooting mode. Stabilization is great if you’re like me and can’t keep still when taking pictures. Burst on the other hand is a great way to capture the perfect action shot, such as your dog catching a tennis ball or jumping into the family pool (ed – make sure you are out of the splash zone!). On top of Shooting Mode options, you also have several Scene Modes available to you such as Action, Whiteboard, Night and Beach or Snow.

To access these options tap the icon with three dots that appears in the bottom right corner and customize the settings to your desired preferences.

Read more at the Inside BlackBerry Help Blog »

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