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.
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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.
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.
• 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 »
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!
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**.
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.
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.
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.
From inside the walls here at BlackBerry, here are the top 5 apps our developers deem ‘must-haves’:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today is THE day that the first customers will start to get their hands on the new BlackBerry Q10 in the UK and next week, in Canada, on May 1. Throughout the week we’ve let you know where and when it will be available first, what went into the design and what our favorite features are. Now it’s time to hear from the tech media.
Like me, they’ve had their hands on the beautiful BlackBerry Q10 with full QWERTY keyboard. Turns out I’m not the only one who was impressed by the device and how well it performs as a daily driver. Physical keyboard lovers, meet your new match! Here’s what the press had to say:
“The Q10′s superb keyboard and message-handling capabilities make it a perfect match. Its long battery life and comfortable keyboard may be what you’ve been holding out for, and the inclusion of BlackBerry 10.1 is extra icing on the cake.” –
“The BlackBerry Q10 is clearly the top smartphone for people who want QWERTY physical keyboards. It is no question the most refined device in the class. This is the BlackBerry 10 device physical keyboard lovers have been waiting for.” –
“BlackBerry has done well by QWERTY fans by bringing a handset to market with a killer keyboard and modern operating system.” –
“I’ll come right out and say it: no phone on the market offers a better combination of speed and accuracy for entering text.” –
