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New Facebook for BlackBerry 10 Demoed at BlackBerry Jam Americas

Donny Halliwell — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:36:14 +0000

During the keynote, Thorsten Heins discussed how BlackBerry ® is a leader in mobile social media communications. We have over 60 million active BBM™ users and tens of millions on other social platforms, including another 60 million using Facebook® for BlackBerry. Yesterday, the all-new Facebook for BlackBerry 10 app was shown off on stage during the keynote. I was lucky enough to catch up with a member of the product team afterwards to get a demo for all you eager Facebook fans out there.

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Do you use Facebook for BlackBerry? Do you like what we’re working on for BlackBerry 10? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Foursquare for BlackBerry 10 Live Demo and Interview at BlackBerry Jam Americas [VIDEO]

Donny Halliwell — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:15:08 +0000

We got to see some of what we can expect for social apps on BlackBerry ® 10 this week at BlackBerry ® Jam Americas. Foursquare, one of my favorite apps for BlackBerry, was previewed for BlackBerry 10 live on stage during the keynote. This app really embodies the look and feel of BlackBerry 10. I got a chance to chat with Pete Nofelt of Foursquare yesterday to get all the details. Check out the interview and footage from the keynote below.

BlackBerry Jam Americas: Interview with Pete Nofelt of Foursquare for BlackBerry 10

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BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote App Demo: Foursquare For BlackBerry 10 Previewed

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Gaming for BlackBerry 10 Live Demo from BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote

Donny Halliwell — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:54:19 +0000

BlackBerry ® Jam Americas attendees were treated to a live demo of some of the exciting games that are in development for BlackBerry ® 10. The new platform allows for amazing mobile graphics. I loved seeing how developers are already creating games for BlackBerry 10 — they are doing some very impressive work. Have a look at the demo below and let us know what you think. Are you excited to get gaming on BlackBerry 10?

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BlackBerry 10 Demo and Exclusive Backstage Interview at BlackBerry Jam Americas

Donny Halliwell — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:01:14 +0000

BlackBerry ® 10: “It’s all about the Flow” is a phrase we’re hearing a lot at BlackBerry ® Jam Americas 2012. RIM ® CEO Thorsten Heins invited Vivek Bhardwaj of the product team to the stage during the keynote presentation to demonstrate the new design paradigm we’re working on for BlackBerry 10.

I caught up with Vivek just moments after he left the stage to get a feel for the energy and reactions from the audience. Check out footage from his live demo and my exclusive Inside BlackBerry interview in the videos below:

Live BlackBerry 10 Demo on Stage at BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote

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Exclusive Backstage Interview on BlackBerry 10

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Let us know what you think in the comments below.

BlackBerry 10 Browser Previewed at BlackBerry Jam Americas [VIDEO]

Donny Halliwell — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:39:22 +0000

Have you been chomping at the bit, waiting for more information on BlackBerry ® 10? This week we’re showcasing some of the core OS features to developers at BlackBerry ® Jam Americas 2012 in San Jose, so they can continue to build amazing apps for launch.

The BlackBerry 10 browser is designed to give customers fluid navigation, solid performance, a robust feature set and the ability to easily share information. It’s also designed with safety and security in mind, as mobile users are accessing more and more private information online, like their finances.

To get a hands-on preview of the BlackBerry 10 browser, I sat down with Matthew Staikos from the browser team. Here’s what he wanted to share with you:

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Amazing! Did you see what he did with the camera in the browser? I personally can’t wait to get surfing on BlackBerry 10. What are you most excited about?

For this video, we used the latest developer hardware prototype model, the BlackBerry Dev Alpha B, to demonstrate concepts we’re working on for BlackBerry 10. This device is not representative of final hardware.

First Look: Apps, Videos, Music and More: BlackBerry App World on BlackBerry 10 [VIDEO]

Donny Halliwell — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:40:06 +0000

Just moments ago at BlackBerry ® Jam Americas 2012, attendees got a sneak peek at what we’re working on for the all-new BlackBerry App World ™ storefront. BlackBerry ® 10 will have more than just games and apps available on BlackBerry App World — users will also have access to music and videos*, all using a single BlackBerry ID ®. For BlackBerry 10, we’ve secured great brands and media partners including Facebook®, foursquare, and Gameloft, and we’re making it easier to manage your content, all through a single BlackBerry ID.

To explore it a bit more through a brief demo, I caught up with BlackBerry 10 expert Michael Clewley for an interview:

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There’s also a new BlackBerry App World for work as part of the BlackBerry ® Balance ™ technology in BlackBerry 10, which makes it easy for organizations to deploy and recommend apps for their employees. More on that feature with Luke over at the Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog.

Excited to get using the new BlackBerry App World? Let us know in the comments.

*Music and video store access may by limited in some regions.

BlackBerry 10 Sneak Peek: Mobile Has a Brand New Flow [VIDEO]

Donny Halliwell — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:53:35 +0000

Moments ago on stage at BlackBerry ® Jam Americas, RIM ® CEO Thorsten Heins revealed a BlackBerry ® 10 sneak peek to attendees, and now we’re sharing it with you. BlackBerry 10 will introduce a new approach to the mobile experience: something we’re calling Flow.

Whether checking in on your conversations in the new BlackBerry Hub or cycling between open apps, BlackBerry 10 is designed to enhance your busy life, not slow you down. It is designed to keep you moving. I met up with the product team to get an exclusive demo — check out this video to get the scoop on the BlackBerry 10 experience, the new BlackBerry Hub and it all comes together with Flow.

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Like what you see? Be sure to share this video and, of course, tell us what you think in the comments.

The Inside BlackBerry Blogs: Your BlackBerry Jam Americas Headquarters

Donny Halliwell — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:30:29 +0000

Next week we’re off to San Jose to cover all the action from BlackBerry® Jam Americas, our headline show of the year for developers. The show starts on Tuesday September 25, so be sure to make the Inside BlackBerry Blog your home for news from the ground. Also, don’t forget to check in with our friends over at the Inside BlackBerry Developer Blog and Inside BlackBerry for Business Blog to follow along with news for devs and the enterprise, respectively.

As usual, we’ll have all the action here from the keynote on Tuesday, some exclusive interviews, and maybe even a little taste of what we’ve been working on for BlackBerry® 10. Are you a developer interested in knowing more about the show? Swing by the Dev Blog for all the details, and check out this special message from Alec Saunders on why you should attend.

If you’re unable to make it to the event, tune in to the Live Webcast of the keynote, 8:30am-10:30am PDT on Tuesday September 25.

Are you going to BlackBerry Jam Americas, or will you be following along at home? Let us know in the comments, and remember that you can catch all the excitement here on the Inside BlackBerry Blog.