BBM Voice, A new way to voice call

Research In Motion (RIM) will launch a Blackberry 10 and will be equipped with the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) new version. Through this application, users can make calls via BBM.

In BBM v7 users can make phone calls over WiFi networks. So in addition when to send each other messages, users can also talking through the application.

However, a feature called BBM Voice that can only be used on WiFi networks, cellular networks are not able to use it how ever in 3G or 4G Network .

BBM v7 will be automatically available on BlackBerry 10, but BBM v7 application also be able for Blackberry devices based on BlackBerry OS 6.

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BlackBerry Armstrong the 3G version of the BlackBerry Davis

Research in Motion (RIM) is rumored to be soon released the BlackBerry Curve 9320, or so-called BlackBerry Armstrong. The device is a 3G version of the BlackBerry Curve 9220 Davis who was recently launched.

Duet of the BlackBerry Curve is referred will be the mainstay for RIM to enter growing markets, one of which Indonesia, because Indonesia is an important market for RIM.

Although not yet officially released, BlackBerry Armstrong is also the successor to the BlackBerry Curve 3G. Unlike the BlackBerry Davis is only provided 2G networks, BlackBerry Armstrong already provided a 3G network.

BlackBerry Armstrong Designs has a stainless steel bezel. This model is similar to the existing bezel on the BlackBerry 8900 Javelin.

BlackBerry Armstrong has in common with the BlackBerry Davis, the BlackBerry operating system 7.1, BlackBerry Messenger a dedicated button, FM radio and 1450 mAh Lithium ion battery.

BlackBerry Armstrong is rumored to be released first in Orlando, Florida United States next week.


Specifications of Blackberry 9320 (Armstrong):

• 2G: Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• 3G: HSDPA
• Platform OS BlackBerry OS-7.1 
• Dimensions: 110 x 60 x 12.7 mm
• Weight: 103 gr
• Screen Type TFT, 65 k colors
  Size of 320 x 240 pixels, 2.44 inches (~ 163 ppi pixel density) 
• Navigation Touch-sensitive optical trackpad 
• Memory Internal: 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM
• MicroSD Expansion up to 32 GB 
• AudioFormat MP3/eAAC +/WMA/WAV/Flac
• FM Radio
• A2DP
• Video Format 3GP/MP4/WMV
• Bluetooth v2.1
• WIFI/WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Camera Lens Type CMOS, 3.2 Megapixel
  Max. Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels
• Standard battery: Li-ion 1450 mAh
• Stand-by Up to 432 Hours
• TalkTime Up to 420 minutes

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BlackBerry Davis, The lower price BlackBerry

BlackBerry device manufacturer, Research in Motion (RIM), announced the official launch of the BlackBerry at a low price, the BlackBerry 9220, on 18 April 2012 ago.

BlackBerry 9220 will be available the first time in India on 19 April, and in Indonesia a few weeks later.

As reported by Reuters, BlackBerry 9220 will be sold in India at a price of 10 990 rupees ($ 210 U.S. dollars), the price is quite cheap.

BlackBerry Curve 9220 or also called BlackBerry Davis became one of the entry-level smartphone BlackBerry Gemini similar shape, with dimensions of 109 x 60 x 12.7 mm.

BlackBerry 9220 running the operating system BlackBerry OS 7.1, equipped with 512 MB RAM, FM Radio, WiFi, and a 2MP camera.

Well, interestingly, there is a special button in the BlackBerry Davis are useful for accessing BlackBerry Messenger. Button on the left side of the phone.


Blackberry Davis Specification:

• Network: 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Dimensions: 109 x 60 x 12.7mm
• Weight: 102 g
• Display: TFT, 65K colors, 320 × 240 pixels, inches 2:44
• Navigation: Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• Memory: ROM & RAM 512MB
• Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth v2.1 A2DP, microUSB v2.0
• Camera: 2 MP, 1600 × 1200 pixels, video
• Operating System: BlackBerry OS 7.1
• Features: Accelerometer Sensor, proximity, compass, FM Radio
• Color: Black, Fuchsia Pink, Pure White, Teal Blue
• Player: audio MP3/eAAC + / WMA / WAV / FLAC, video MP4/H.263/H.264
• Battery: Li-Ion 1450 mAh (J-S1)

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BBX, a New RIM Operating System for BlackBerry

Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the new operating system (OS), BBX. QNX-based OS is prepared RIM as a weapon against Google and Apple.

BBX is introduced on a BlackBerry DevCon Americas event in 2011, referred to as the latest generation platform designed for BlackBerry smartphones and tablets. This platform combines the best of the BlackBerry and QNX as well as designed to enable real-time mobile experience is powerful. It said RIM will differentiate BlackBerry products and services.

In addition to supporting the BlackBerry cloud services, BBX will also support a variety of applications developed using any device which is now available for BlackBerry Playbook. These include Native SDK, Adobe AIR / Flash and WebWorks/HTML5, also BlackBerry Runtime for Android Apps in BBX-based tablets and smartphones to be released later.

RIM also made to support for native developers. Stated President and Co-CEO of RIM, Mike Lazaridis, with nearly five million BlackBerry apps downloaded every day, RIM consumers make the BlackBerry as one of the most profitable platform for developers.

"We give developers the tools needed to build richer applications and we provide guidance on how to best develop smartphone applications and tablets, and QNX as the BlackBerry platform to meet the latest generation of our platform, BBX," he said as quoted from the official site of RIM.

BBX will also include the latest BlackBerry Cascades UI Framework for a more advanced graphics capabilities and bring 'Super App' to enable capabilities such as deeper integration between applications, Push, BlackBerry Messenger and many more.

RIM is betting this new generation BBX enable them to compete with Apple and Google. As is known, both have a market share of mobile devices and even threaten the BlackBerry.

Until just before the BBX has not reached the market, RIM is still dependent on the length of the product, a series of the latest BlackBerry OS 7 to maintain market share.

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BlackBerry Porsche P'9981, The Luxury BlackBerry designed by Porsche

Research in Motion (RIM) is working with luxury car manufacturer Porsche, introduced the BlackBerry P'9981 smartphones. Designed by Porsche so the shape is more classy than the regular edition of the BlackBerry.

As quoted from TechRadar, BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 using the operating system BlackBerry OS 7. User interface is also customizable, named Porsche Design UI.

Specifications of the smartphone BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 ie 1.2 GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, 768 MB RAM, 720p HD video recording capabilities, and 8GB of internal storage. PIN for the P'9881 was exclusively so instantly recognizable when using BBM.

Viewing from its physical form, this handset is pretty much different than the general BlackBerry. The most obvious is its keyboard. While the manufacture of materials such as stainless steel wear.

"Porsche Design P'9981 is a smartphone that really where the modern luxury and style of Porsche combined with a mobile experience that is unmatched by BlackBerry," claims Tood Wood, Senior Vice President of Industrial Design at RIM.

Obviously price is a premium, in the range of 1250 pounds. BlackBerry Porsche P'9981 will be sold at Porsche Design stores around the end of this year.

Specifications of BlackBerry Porsche P'9981:
Network:
2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100

Size / Dimensions:
Dimensions: 115 x 67 x 11.3 mm
Weight: 155 g

Screen:
Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 640 x 480 pixels, 2.8 inches (~ 286 ppi pixel density)
- QWERTY keyboard
- Optical trackpad
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off

Audio:
Alert types: Vibration; Polyphonic (64), MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Memory:
Phonebook: Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records: Yes
Internal: 8 GB storage, 768 MB RAM
Card slot: microSD, up to 32GB

Data:
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: HSDPA 14.4Mbps, 5.76Mbps HSUPA
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, dual-band
Bluetooth: v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
USB:  v2.0 microUSB

Camera:
Primary: 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features: Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization
Video: Yes, 720p

Features:
OS: BlackBerry OS 7.0
CPU: 1.2 GHz processor, Qualcomm MSM8655 chipset
Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser: HTML
Games: Yes + downloadable
Color: Black
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- NFC support
- MP3/eAAC + / Flac / WAV player
- MP4/H.263/H.264 player
- Organizer
- Document viewer
- Voice memo / dial
- Predictive text input

Battery: 
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
- Stand-by: Up to 348 h
- Talk time: Up to 5 h 30 min

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RIM BlackBerry's QNX-Based can run Android applications

Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry smartphones broaden the appeal by allowing a QNX-based Android apps running in it, as it was previously on the issue that Palybook will support Android applications.



Three internal resource persons RIM said the effort is done to make the BlackBerry more appealing and increase sales. Thus, the operating system (OS) QNX will be compatible with Android.



Excerpted from Know Your Mobile, RIM hopes to soon launch the BlackBerry-based QNX in early 2012. That is, starting next year, users can access various Android applications in BlackBerry-based QNX.



Apparently this is required by the BlackBerry. More than 250 thousand Android application is expected to enhance the user experience significantly.


Steven Li, an analyst with research firm Raymond James told Bloomberg said that by allowing the BlackBerry to run Android apps is something interesting.



Previously, RIM had announced that the Playbook will support Android and Java applications that take advantage of app players. In addition, support is also on the C / C + + development support, HTML5, Flash, and AIR support.

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ChatON, instant messaging service from Samsung

As if to compete with rivals such as RIM (Research In Motion) with BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) or Apple with iMessage, Samsung Electronics will soon launch mobile instant messaging tool. Instant messaging service from Samsung is named ChatON and will be available starting in October and is available preinstalled on Samsung type of feature phone and smartphone based on Android and Bada.



Reported by Reuters, with Samsung ChatON market share began to enter the increasingly crowded mobile messaging. Even the telecom operators fear could hit the mobile messaging service or SMS short messages.



In comparison, Apple plans to release iMessage. This service will enable millions of users of the iPhone and iPad exchanging messages over the Internet without the burden of cost. While RIM's popular BlackBerry services with Messenger (BBM) on its BlackBerry handsets, like the increasing popularity of instant service mesagging their music service.



Samsung messaging tool will be able to work on all major smartphone platforms including iPhone and BlackBerry. This service will allow users to send text, images or writings, and of course chat in a group and share video clips.



Reportedly, ChatON will also expand to offer this service available on all Android smartphones and tablets. ChatOn will also be available for download for iPhone users and BlackBerry.

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iMessage - The New rival of BlackBerry Messenger

As if to match the features of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), a mainstay of BlackBerry, Apple presents iMessage. iMessage is a Apple cloud computing-based data services that functions the same as BlackBerry Messenger.

Some analysts also assess iMessage technology is a serious threat to BlackBerry Messenger. In fact, this warning could make the stock price by Research in Motion (RIM) as the manufacturer of the BlackBerry, declined in the United States.

Tavis McCourt of Morgan Keegan analyst firm mengistilahkan iMessage is a shot that directly led to the fuel. In fact, the fuel that has more than 40 million global users is one key to RIM's success outside the United States.

RIM relies on its sales growth in Latin America and Asia where they gained popularity because of BlackBerry Messenger feature. Well, could undermine the popularity viewed iMessage BlackBerry Messenger in this region that the edges are reduced sales of the BlackBerry.

"Given Apple's history, we think iMessage not be released if it does not have a competitive delivery time and a good performance," said Tavis, as he believes that ultimately the same iMessage good performance if compared with the BlackBerry Messenger.

Mike Abramsky, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets also assess iMessage will tempt young people BlackBerry user loyalty  to switch to the iPhone. According to him, the arrival of iMessage brings uncertainty as to whether the BlackBerry Messenger will remain competitive in the long term.
On the other hand, the pressure is more intense for the BlackBerry Messenger is expected to come from Android. Tavis view that given the rapid growth, Google might be triggered to make the same messenger service function to the BlackBerry Messenger.

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Specifications of Blackberry Playbook

Blackberry Playbook has been officially launched to the market, BlackBerry Playbook software supports Flash 10.1, WebKit and HTML 5, OpenGL (for 3D graphics as in games), Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, Java, POSIX and BlackBerry WebWorks. Media that can be played on Playbook including video up to 1080p High Definition resolution. The format includes H.264, MPEG, DivX and WMV. While the audio include MP3, AAC and WMA.

Here's Blackberry Playbook Specifications:
- 7-inch LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA
- Touch screen capacitive touch screens also support multi-touch and gesture (movement)
- BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
- 1 GHz dual-core processor
- 1 GB RAM
- Dual HD cameras (3 megapixel front-facing, rear facing 5 MP), supports 1080p HD video recording
- Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
- Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
- HDMI video output
- Wi-Fi - 802.11 a / b / g / n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB charging contacts
- Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5
- Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
- Ultra thin and portable:
    - Measures 5.1 "x7.6" x0.4 "(130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
    - Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
    - Also RIM intends to offer 3G and 4G models in the future.

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RIM introduce two BlackBerry Bold new series

Research In Motion (RIM) introduce the BlackBerry Bold series, BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry Bold 9930. News about these two types of Bold smartphone has long been circulating in cyberspace, even rumors have been there at the end of 2010. Both this smartphone has a 10.5 mm thick, making it the thinnest BlackBerry. In addition, RIM is also already using BlackBerry OS 7 for these products.

Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion said. "The new Blackberry Bold and Blackberry OS 7 was inspired by the millions of customers around the world who want a combination of performance, functionality and style. This is a complete smartphone, beautiful design also offers the experience users with super-fast performance, but it's brilliant Touch Screen provides exceptional typing experience. "

The BlackBerry Bold is built on a new platform BlackBerry 7 OS with 1.2 GHz processor, touch screen Liquid Graphics, and support for HSPA + network. BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 has a built-in compass (magnetometer) to support location-based services. This new smartphone, of course, already use the browser BlackBerry 7, RIM promised that perform more faster and stronger.

BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 Features and Specifications
- Size: 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, approximately 130g
- 2.8″ capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640×480), 287 dpi resolution
- Ultra-easy QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad
- CPU: 1.2 GHz Processor
- Memory: 768 MB RAM; 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards
- Camera: 5.0 MP camera, supports 720p HD video recording
- Accelerometer/Magnetometer: Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), Digital Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity Sensor
- Built-in GPS / aGPS
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz:
   - 9900: Tri-BandHSPA+,Quad-BandGSM/EDGE
   - 9930: Dual-BandCDMA/EV-DORev.A,Dual-BandHSPA+,Quad-Band GSM/EDGE
- Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR support
- BlackBerry 7 OS
- Battery: 1230 mAh

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BlackBerry Orlando, combines a QWERTY keypad with a Touch Screen

One more smartphones created by RIM in 2011, it began to manifest themselves in cyberspace. Following the BlackBerry Bold Touch / Montana that has already appeared, is now the BlackBerry Orlando again greeted by a display of the image.

Judging from the form factor that brings the BlackBerry Orlando similar to the BlackBerry smartphone is now also being prepared by RIM, the BlackBerry Apollo and Sedona.

Only, the BlackBerry Orlando, in addition comes with a QWERTY keypad will also have a touch screen. The result can be considered if the BlackBerry Orlando as Bold Touch Mini which will be a higher end version of the BlackBerry Apollo and Sedona.

In addition, the BlackBerry Orlando also said to enter into a variant of the Curve with the addition of a touch screen on the sector. And interestingly, the BlackBerry Orlando was not mentioned in the roadmap BlackBerry that leaked some time ago.

Unfortunately, details on the specifications and time of release of this smartphone is not yet known.

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BlackBerry Playbook will Support Android Application

Rumors that the Playbook will contain applications from the Android finally answered as well. Rumors are true. This is good news for BlackBerry fans who have patiently waited for the presence of tablet computers made ​​by Research In Motion

RIM declares, "Playbook who come will have an additional Blackberry Java and Android applications to be packaged in a Blackberry Application World."

The application provided an Android applications from Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Playbook itself will be released in the U.S. and Canada on 19 April.

In addition to info about the merger of different applications of this platform, RIM also announced that Playbook will be equipped with HTML5 and Flash. To support the feature game, Ideaworks Lab and Unity Technologies will develop, good engine and platform games.

Based on this information, Playbook later will contain no fewer than 25,000 applications from the Blackberry Java and 200,000 more Android applications.

Playbook, which was undoubtedly due to less aggressive, now answer the doubts that. Processes that are not in a hurry and quickly selling like Android or iPad tablet was behind it actually offers something of a stir.


 

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Video of the BlackBerry Storm 3 aka BlackBerry Monaco

When rumors of the presence of previous BlackBerry Storm 3 has been busy it seems to be discussed now begin to approach reality, this after a video circulated phone apparition Storm 3 by tech site CrackBerry.

At the site, Storm 3-called code-named Monaco will be Research in Motion's handheld device that uses a 1.2 GHz processor Qualcomm. Mentioned as well, full name is the BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Monaco Touch.

Besides using 1.2 Ghz processor, Monaco also comes with a memory capacity of 768MB of RAM, with 4GB of additional memory, including external memory that can accommodate up to 32GB.

There is no certainty about when the presence of this Monaco, but in the video was mentioned that this BlackBerry will appear in the third quarter from July to August 2011.

BlackBerry Monaco following specifications:
- 1.2GHz CPU Qualcomm
- 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal memory and expandable with up to 32GB SD
- BlackBerry OS v6.1, BlackBerry Evolution
- Dual band CDMA, EV-DO Rev A, RX Diversity, Quad band EDGE / Single-band UMTS
- Screen 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800x480 resolution, 15:9 aspect ratio and 253dpi
- 5 megapixel camera with flash and 720p HD Video Recording
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
- Dimensions: 120x62x11.5 mm


     

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Specs of BlackBerry Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu

The latest BlackBerry will reportedly codenamed BlackBerry Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu mentioned will become a mainstay of Research In Motion (RIM) in 2011.

Indeed, in addition to Monaco, Montana, Sedona and Malibu, RIM's business roadmap for 2011 which was also leaked the name of the BlackBerry Curve 9330 and BlackBerry Playbook.

But the specifications for the Playbook seems to have too often been disclosed to the public. Because, RIM are no longer shy to fling it on various occasions. Just waiting till the date when this product is released to the market.

There are 4 other products that are still mysterious, the Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu. Here it is leaked from the technical specifications of 4 products, which quoted from CrackBerry

BlackBerry Monaco
- Dimensions: 120 x 62 x 11, 5 mm
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm
- Display: 3.7 inch, 800 x 480 resolution, 15.9 aspect ratio
- Camera: 5 megapixels, flash, and HD video recording
- Navigation: capacitive touch screen navigation keys + Blackberry + optical navigation module
- Memory: 4GB storage + 768 MB RAM + up to 32 GB SD card
- Wi-Fi/GPS: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n + GPS + Bluetooth mobile hotspot 2.1.EDR
- Connectivity: Micro USB + Bluetooth
- Sensors: Magnetometer - Accelerometer - Proximity
- Software: Enhanced BlackBerr SW v6.1, BlackBerry Evolution 6, Open GL ES 2.0
- Target released to the market: July - August 2011

BlackBerry Montana
- This product is said to be one of the most sleek BlackBerry
- Dimensions: 115 x 66 x 10, 5 mm
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm
- Display: 2.8 diagonal - 640 x 480 VGA resolution - 287 dpi
- Camera: 5 megapixels, flash, IS, and 720 p HD recording
- Navigation: Capacitive touch - optical trackpad
- Keypad: Wide qwerty, physical send, end, esc, menu right side, volume control
- Memory: 8GB - 768 MB of RAM - up to 32 GB SD card
- Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz b / g / n - 5 GHz a / n - mobile hotspot
- Connectivity: Micro USB - Bluetooth - NFC
- Sensors: Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Proximity
- Estimates released in August 2011

BlackBerry Sedona
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8655 800 MHz
- Display HVGA Display, 480 x 360 display, 246 dpi
- Navigation: Trackpad + Navigation Keys + Narrow qwerty
- Camera: 5 megapixels
- Memory: 512 MB + 512 MB RAM + up to 32 GB SD card
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
- GPS: Autonomous & A-GPS
- Software: BlackBerry v6.1 Lite
- NFC Connectivity - Micro USB - Bluetooth
- Prediction launch August-September 2011

BlackBerry Malibu
- BlackBerry Curve series first to use touch screen
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8655 800 MHz CPU
- Display: 3.25 inch, 480 x 360 HVGA
- Navigation: Trackpad and Navigation keys
- Keypad: Virtual qwerty
- Camera: 5 megapixels with HD video recording
- Memory: 1 GB Flash + 512 MB RAM, SD slot Micro Hot Swap
- Wi_Fi: 802.11 b / g / n
- GPS: Autonomous & A-GPS
- Connectivity: NFC - Micro USB - Bluetooth 2.1
- Sensor: Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer
- Target released late 2010 or early 2011

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Rumors specification of BlackBerry Storm 3

Rumors presence BlackBerry Storm 3 had time to fade. But now rumors of the presence of the BlackBerry Storm 3 flare discussed again, the emergence of Storm 3 (Also known as BlackBerry 9570) are present to block the popularity of the iPhone 4.

Storm 3 will be equipped with large enough that resolution 800 × 480 pixels. Research In Motion (RIM) seems to want to approach the territorial retinal display iPhone. Now the question is, whether the Storm 3 is able to be worth opposed to the iPhone 4?

In terms of processor, Storm 3 reportedly has a speed of 1.2 Ghz. That said, RIM uses dual-core chip, the optical trackpad is still present, and the display is supposedly a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen with an AMOLED display, with 16M colors. You’ll find integrated WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth connectivity. The battery life is supposed to grant users 9 hours of talk time, and up to 432 hours of stand-by time. It’s still possible that the BlackBerry Storm 3 will feature the same Operating System as the PlayBook, or it could just ship with OS 6, as other BlackBerry devices have recently. No word on when, or even if, the device will make it to market. But, if it does, it sounds like RIM has a real contender in the smartphone market again.

Here are the specs of the BlackBerry Storm 3:
- 1.2 GHz processor
- 3.7-inch 800 x 480 capacitive display
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Tri-band UMTS/HSPA
- 5-megapixel camera with 720p video recording
- 8GB eMMC (storage for apps and data), 512MB of RAM
- microSD slot
- Magnetometer
- Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5GHz a/n Wi-Fi + UMA
- 3G Mobile hotspot
- Optical trackpad
- BlackBerry OS 6.1
- OpenGL ES 2.0
- 1230 mAh battery

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BlackBerry Empathy - Concept phone that can detect the wearer's emotions

RIM as the holder of the Blackberry brand issued a mobile phone concept, BlackBerry Empathy. Designed by Kiki Tang & Daniel Yoon. BlackBerry Empathy connects the user straight away to sites like FaceBook and MySpace for quick messaging and status updates. The device also comes with proximity sensors, allowing you to detect the emotions of the folks nearby through an emotion chart with a visual timeline

Empathy uses movable keys, a translucent tactile keyboard and a flexible OLED display, plus a HUD (heads up display). The keypad on this phone can change color according to the user’s emotions, that are sensed through messages, phones calls and biometric sensors

The surface of  Empathy is described as touch based and all the user’s connections are shown graphically so you can see who is connected to whom. Each contact has an avatar that is encompassed by two colored rings. The inner colored ring shows the contact’s previous emotional state, and the outer ring represents the contact’s current emotional state.Another important feature is the ‘Emotional Health Chart’ that will monitor the user’s emotional health through an indefinite period of time. One would be able to see how a certain event, or phone call has affected the user

     

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The secret code of BlackBerry

When I previously discussed the secret code of the Iphone, so now I want to give some secret code of the Blackberry, Here's the secret code:
Decibel meter
Displays your signal strength in decibels, instead of bars.
Hold "Alt" and press "N", "M", "L", "L" (repeat to reverse the effect).

Address Book file verification
Checks the data in your Address Book for inconsistencies.
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "V", "A", "L", "D".

Address Book data structure rebuild
Forces a data structure re-build in the Address Book...
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "L", "D".

View source code
Displays the source code of a Web page.
In the Browser, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "V", "S".

Help Me! menu
Provides crucial technical information about your device, for when seeking technical support or help in forums...
Hold "Alt" and (left) "shift", then press "H".
IMEI display.
Displays your device's international mobile equipment identity (IMEI - your serial number) on-screen... Also works from all other GSM handsets.
Type "*", "#", "0", "6", "#" on the Home screen.

"Soft" reset
Performs a "soft" reset of your device; the equivalent of doing a "battery pull" (ie. Removing the battery for a few seconds).
Press-and-hold "Alt", then press-and-hold (left) "shift", then press-and-hold "Del".


Event Log
Displays event logs of all the system-level events that occur on your device...
Hold "Alt" and press "L", "G", "L", "G".

All of these secrets have been tested on the BlackBerry 8800 and BlackBerry Curve 8300.

In some cases, you will need to be on the Home screen when you enter these codes
Key shortcuts:
A or C = phonebook
S = search
F = phone profiles
W or B = browser
H = help
K = locks the keys
L = calendar
V = messages
M = messages folder
R = alarm
T = tasks
U = calculator
I = applications
O = options
P = phone
T - Top of page (in browser)
B - Bottom of page (in browser)
Space - Page down (in browser)
ALT + Right Shift + Del = hard reset
D - Memo pad
U - Switch between hide/unhide in title bar (in browser)
ALT + NMLL = numbers instead of bars for signal strength

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Blackberry Playbook, RIM's answer to the rumors making the Tablet PC

Earlier that RIM would make a Tablet PC with Blackberry OS is just rumors, it turns out this is proven and RIM actually make the Tablet PC 

Blackberry TabletPC previously planned BlackPad named the official finally came out with the name PalyBook. Blackberry Playbook presented above and has the name game only because the details are amazing and that is what one would expect from something that is capable of supporting.

The Playbook runs a modified version of the BlackBerry Tablet OS that utilizes the robust QNX Neutrino architecture and support for multitasking. The device has beefy hardware components including 1GB RAM and a powerful dual core CPU that chugs along at a speed of 1 GHz. It will trounce the iPad in Flash support and Playback as the Apple tablet lacks support for it.

BlackBerry Playbook also has support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi - 802.11 a/b/g/n. Apart from Flash it also provides support for Adobe AIR. It is not much heavy and weighs only 400gm. As of now 3G support is not there but RIM plans to add it in near future.

Here are full specifications and features:

• 7″ LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and support
• BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
• Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
• Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
• HDMI video output
• Wi-Fi – 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
• Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
• Ultra thin and portable:
• Measures 5.1″x7.6″x0.4″ (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
• Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or)
• Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail outlets.
• RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future

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Specification Blackberry Torch 9800

RIM Blackberry finally issued a new series Blackberry Torch 9800. Unlike the Blackberry Storm or the other like Gemini, A new breakthrough by RIM, Blackberry Torch combines both the touchscreen with a QWERTY Keyboard. Torch has a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard.It is actually not new combines touch screen with qwerty keyboard has lots of other gadgets like this call it Palm Treo Centro, Treo 650 and others. But RIM's only applied just on Blackberry Torch.

Blackberry Torch full specification :

* 3.2-inch touchscreen display
* TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors* 480 x 360 resolution
* A full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard
* Optical trackpad
* 5-megapixel autofocus camera with video and scenes
* BlackBerry OS 6 with integrated search and new UI
* BlackBerry Enterprise Servicer, the BlackBerry Internet Service, Mobile Instant Messaging
* Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
* Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with AT & T Hot Spots support
* 512MB of RAM and 512 MB Flash
* 4GB of Flash memory and a 4GB microSD card
* UMTS: 2100/1900/850/800 MHz (bands 1,2,5 / 6)
* GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900
* HSDPA
* Full HTML browser tabbed
* Social networking support for Facebook, MySpace and Twitter
* Music and video playing support including iTunes sync
* 1.300 mAh Lithium battery

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Vonage - Free phone calls via facebook

Facebook development is incredible, from social networking, we can also do a lot of activity from the profile to find old friends, commenting on the status or photos, send messages, communicating via a chat feature, as well as play games and even now we can call your friends through the Facebook network.
Vonage application developers have recently introduced a new application that will complement Facebook. With the application called Vonage Mobile for Facebook, Facebook users can call friends Facebooknya via iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, or Android phones.
As quoted from www.vonagemobile.com, "Vonage is an Internet World Mobile phone service for international mobile calls That works through a download on your iPhone ®, iPod touch ®, BlackBerry ® or ™ Android."

Calls made through Vonage at no charge or free, for calls made using this application will not spend a pulse, but consume the data. Condition, each phone must download the application first.
With Vonage application allows users to connect to more coverage of the contact, because he took advantage of Facebook Contact.

In addition, Vonage to Facebook users can also send instant messages to contacts on Facebook. To this, instant message recipients do not need to install Vonage at first.

After this, Vonage is currently developing another feature that is not less useful. Forward this application is expected to send text messages and video calls (video calls), which may be subject to a fee for the facility. Voyage also plans to develop this application into a broader mobile platform, and other social networks.

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