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BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road
BlackBerry

BlackBerry, er, Global Creative Director hits the road

Alicia Keys exits BlackBerry to yodel on tour, leaving behind iPhone snafu and a bespoke fan music video project.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2013
Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so
Apple

Smartphone sales grow, everything else, not so

Smartphone sales soar to 207.7 million units in Q4 2012, overshadowing feature phones' sharp decline, predicts Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Apple

Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone

Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.

By Donovan Jackson • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Apple

Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders

Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Can, er, Alicia Keys restore BlackBerry to profitability?
BlackBerry

Can, er, Alicia Keys restore BlackBerry to profitability?

Alicia Keys aims to revive BlackBerry's fortunes as its new Global Creative Director, banking on star power to challenge tech giants.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2013
BB10 offers users an alternative
BlackBerry

BB10 offers users an alternative

BlackBerry's latest releases offer a unique user experience in today's crowded smartphone market, according to research group Ovum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
BB10 vital to the success of BlackBerry
BlackBerry

BB10 vital to the success of BlackBerry

BlackBerry stakes its future on BB10's success, unveiled in New York to mixed media reactions and high industry expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented
BlackBerry

BB10: Re-designed Re-engineered and Re-invented

BlackBerry unveils its transformative BB10 and new LTE smartphones in New York, promising a cutting-edge mobile computing experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
RIM is dead, long live the BlackBerry
BlackBerry

RIM is dead, long live the BlackBerry

Research In Motion rebrands as BlackBerry in a bold move to signal a new era and rejuvenate its presence in the global market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013
Enterprise developers ready apps for BB10
Apps

Enterprise developers ready apps for BB10

A host of applications for the workplace developed by enterprises and enterprise developers will be available when BlackBerry 10 launches on January 30.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013
BB10 will not save RIM
BlackBerry

BB10 will not save RIM

Research In Motion (RIM) will receive a boost from the launch of Blackberry 10, but long-term decline is expected, says Ovum.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013
Despite BB10, more red ink for RIM?
BlackBerry

Despite BB10, more red ink for RIM?

RIM struggles despite BB10 launch, with Ovum predicting no turnaround for the tech company amid tough market competition.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2013
BB10 releases enterprise service
BlackBerry

BB10 releases enterprise service

RIM unveils BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, a new solution for managing devices, security, and apps, aiming to boost employee productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
RIM invites analysts to BB10 event
Health Technologies

RIM invites analysts to BB10 event

RIM launched a BB10 tech preview for selected customers, boasting early access to new smartphones and enterprise solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
RIM: Developer interest growing ahead of BB10 launch
BlackBerry

RIM: Developer interest growing ahead of BB10 launch

Application developers commit to product in areas such as games, multimedia, business and productivity, published media and social networking.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2012
Gaikai reveals service details
Gaming

Gaikai reveals service details

A new job listing from Sony-owned cloud service-provider Gaikai has revealed a few more details about how the service will be utilised.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012
BlackBerry 10 updates developer program
BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 updates developer program

RIM says tools updates, new rewards, hardware opportunities, and revenue commitments will drive further momentum among developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012
iPhone becomes smart choice for companies
Apple

iPhone becomes smart choice for companies

Apple's iPhone overtakes BlackBerry as the top choice for company smartphones, heralding a shift in corporate tech preferences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2012
10 tips to prevent mobile malware
Malware

10 tips to prevent mobile malware

Sophos shares 10 essential tips for securing mobile devices against malware, highlighting the importance of updated OS, encryption, and user awareness.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012