BlackBerryShould the US move toward a harmonization of phone chargers as proposed in EuropeAuthored by Jay Baage on June 29, 2009 - 5:48am.
Thomson Reuters Launches News Apps for iPhone, BlackBerryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 11, 2009 - 12:33pm.
London
- International news agency Thomson Reuters (NASD: TRIN) on Monday announced the launch of
new applications for Apple's iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry. The News Pro app for
BlackBerry will include more text, including commentary, while the iPhone app
will offer a greater quantity of video and multimedia features.
RIM's BlackBerry Curve Outsells iPhone in U.S. in Q1Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 4, 2009 - 9:08am.
Port Washington, N.Y. - RIM's (NASD: RIMM) BlackBerry Curve outsold
Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone to claim the top spot in smartphone sales in the U.S. during the
first quarter, according to market research firm NPD Group.
QuickPlay to Offer Full Episode TV Downloads to BlackBerrysAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 2, 2009 - 11:52am.
Las Vegas
- QuickPlay Media, a provider of mobile video distribution, has announced plans
to launch a service that will deliver full episodes of TV shows to RIM's (NASD: RIMM)
BlackBerry smartphones. Set to launch in early May via the BlackBerry App World
store, the $7.99 per month PrimeTime2Go service has already line up NBC, MTV
Networks, CBS and The CW as content partners. Content will download in the
background over a Wi-Fi network.
Skype to Launch Applications for iPhone, BlackBerryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 30, 2009 - 11:28am.
Report: RIM Planning TV Episode Service for BlackBerryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 26, 2009 - 12:50pm.
Los Angeles
- RIM (NASD: RIMM) is planning to introduce a TV episode service for its BlackBerry
smartphones, and may make the announcement at next week's CTIA wireless
industry event, NewTeeVee reported, citing multiple anonymous sources. The
sources said the service already has multiple content partners lined up, and
for a monthly fee will offer unlimited access to TV shows downloaded in the
background over a Wi-Fi connection.
Fictionwise Debuts eReader Application for BlackBerryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 24, 2009 - 12:46pm.
Chatham,
N.J. - Fictionwise, the e-book
retailer recently acquired by Barns & Noble, on Tuesday released the beta
version of a free application that lets users read its titles on BlackBerry
smartphones. The Fictionwise eReader application also works for Apple's iPhone,
as well as devices based on Palm, Windows Mobile, PocketPC and Symbian mobile
platforms.
BlackBerry Maker RIM Settles Backdating Charges in CanadaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 6, 2009 - 5:09am.
Waterloo, Canada - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (NASD: RIMM) announced this week that it will pay $74.5 million to settle a stock options backdating charge from the Ontario Securities Commission. SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Beta Coming Dec. 30Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 18, 2008 - 2:20pm.
New York - EchoStar's Sling Media plans to release a public beta version of its SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on Dec. 30. The software will allow BlackBerry owners with a Slingbox connected to their set-tops, TiVos or other similar devices to access their premium home channels via their mobile devices over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. AT&T Offers Free Wi-Fi Access to iPhone, BlackBerry UsersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2008 - 11:41am.
Dallas - AT&T (NYSE: NWS) announced on Thursday that it is provided free Wi-Fi access to first- and second-generation iPhone (NASD: AAPL) owners and select BlackBerry (NASD: RIMM) owners at its 17,000 hotspots, which can be found in locations including Starbucks and Barnes & Noble. The company said it also plans to make the offer available to more mobile devices in the future. Analysis: Will Searches on New BlackBerry Models Predict Success?Authored by Heather Dougherty on October 29, 2008 - 5:35am.
Qik Introduces Live Mobile Video Streaming on BlackBerryAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2008 - 11:31am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Shortly after announcing the release of a live mobile streaming application for the Apple iPhone, Qik on Monday introduced live streaming video support for Research In Motion's (NASD: RIMM) BlackBerry smartphones. Qik will initially support live video streaming on the BlackBerry Pearl and Bold models. BlackBerry Partners Fund Grants $150K to 2 Music AppsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2008 - 8:57am.
Los Angeles - The BlackBerry Partners Fund, established with $150 million to be granted to developers working on applications for BlackBerry smartphones, has awarded $150,000 each to three companies -- two of which are developing music applications for the platform, MocoNews reported. tags: Deals | Mobile | Music | BlackBerry | Investments | RIM | BlackBerry Partners Fund | Strands | Nobex |
Apple iPhone Outsells BlackBerry in Last QuarterAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2008 - 10:03am.
Is The New BlackBerry Storm 9500 Touchscreen Phone An iPhone Killer?Authored by Jay Baage on October 8, 2008 - 11:38am.
BlackBerry Maker RIM Inks Deals With TiVo, MySpace, OthersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 11, 2008 - 12:42pm.
Waterloo, Ontario - BlackBerry smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM) (NASD: RIMM) on Thursday announced new partnerships with TiVo (NASD: TIVO), MySpace (NYSE: NWS), Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) and Ticketmaster (NASD: TKTM) that will bring new content and services to its devices. Under the deals, BlackBerry owners will soon be able to view TV listings and schedule recordings on their TiVos; access an optimized version of MySpace with integrated push-based messaging; and access Microsoft Live Search. BlackBerry was also named the official smartphone of Ticketmaster, and the companies are developing an application that will facilitate browsing and purchasing of tickets. Does the New MySpace App Make Blackberry Any Cooler?Authored by Jay Baage on September 11, 2008 - 11:31am.
Analysis: Blackberry Benefits from iPhone HypeAuthored by Robin Goad on June 18, 2008 - 6:34am.
A lot of the iPhone launch coverage last week included references to the alternatives to Apple’s latest mobile phone. It looks like the competitor that benefited most from these comparisons in Britain was Blackberry – ironic, considering that many are touting the new 3G iPhone as a ‘blackberry-killer’. As you can see from the table chart below, UK Internet searches for ‘blackberry’ reached their highest ever level last week.
Report: iPhone Took 19% of U.S. Smartphone Market in Q1Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2008 - 9:31am.
tags: Mobile | Reports | Apple | Retail | BlackBerry | Cellphones | IDC | iPhone | Research In Motion |
Buzz Watch: The BlackBerry 9000 - an iPhone Killer?Authored by Jay Baage on April 30, 2008 - 8:09pm.
Yes, Research in Motion (NSDQ: RIMM) is trying to jazz up it's popular email cell phone, the BlackBerry, (read our previous coverage here) and rumors are that the new 9000 model will be sexy enough to take on Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone. As the funny financial web video show Wallstrip notes in the episode embedded above, if the company succeeds in making the new Blackberry appeal to both business as well as "regular" consumers, it may be a stock to keep an eye on. But then again, it is very hard to try to be everything to everybody... tags: Mobile | Video | Apple | CE | Investing | BlackBerry | iPhone | Wallstrip | BlackBerry 9000 | Wallstreet |
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