We’re Here! BlackBerry Empire Arrives in Orlando for BlackBerry Live

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BlackBerry Empire has officially landed in Orlando and we’re onsite at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Once you enter the Marriott be sure to first check into your hotel lodging. Once you are given your room keys you can either drop off your luggage or proceed to check into the event itself. Live registration takes [...]

BlackBerry Empire En Route to Orlando for BlackBerry Live – Keep It Locked for Full Coverage!

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The BlackBerry Live craziness will kickoff this evening with a welcome reception (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) so make sure to keep it locked to BlackBerry Empire for full event coverage. Michael and I are currently en route to Orlando with Anthony joining us as we arrive. Check out the BlackBerry Live Roll Call for what [...]

BlackBerry Announcing Native Instagram for BB10? We Think So!!

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In case you’re wondering what will be announced at BlackBerry Live in terms of upcoming apps, here is a good one to watch out for. A response from BlackBerry concerning Instagram for BlackBerry has been answered and so far so good!

Wikitude Places Beta Launches for BB10, New UI and More!

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    Wikitude is capitalizing on BlackBerry Live and has introduced its ‘Wikitude Places Beta’ for BlackBerry 10 which includes an all-new UI and more. Check below for details.

Macadamian Developing An App Every Two Weeks To Match BB10 Demand, Increasing App Development by 85%

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Macadamian, who will be at BlackBerry Live is pleased to announce it has plans to speed up app development for BlackBerry 10 at an 85% increase rate. Due to a strong demand for the BlackBerry 10 platform Macadamian has averaged one new app every two weeks since the Z10 launched at the end of January of this year. Check below [...]

Twitter and LinkedIn for BlackBerry 10 Updated with New Features

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BlackBerry 10 native applications Twitter and LinkedIn have both received updates today sitting at version 10.0.3/10.1.3. The new versions bring some nice features for both clients including UI improvements and automatic caching. Check below for what’s new and make sure you get your device updated with the latest version.

BlackBerry Live Roll call – Let’s Rock and Roll This!!

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The 2013 BlackBerry Live Conference (former BlackBerry World, former WES) countdown has reached its one week mark which will kickoff with a welcome reception (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) on Monday, May 13th and the opening general session keynote set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The excitement is building and sessions are filling up [...]

BlackBerry Automaticially Porting Certain Developer Z10 Apps to Q10

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BlackBerry let us know our News for BlackBerry Empire App designed for the Z10 has passed certification and is ready to be ported to support the upcoming Q10 device. You should receive an email from BlackBerry letting you know your app has been approved for the Q10 without having to make any changes.

More Images of Next Gen BlackBerry R10 in Black, Red and White

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While this isn’t the most vivid photo it gives us an idea of what the next generation BlackBerry Curve, the R10 could possibly look like.

Slacker Radio for BlackBerry Z10 Updates to V1.0.0.268

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Slacker Radio for the BlackBerry Z10 has received an update now sitting at version 1.0.0.268. Nothing new has been added but some issues have been corrected. Check below to see what’s fixed.

BlackBerry to Help Sponsor Mobilism 2013 in Amsterdam, Hosting Jam Packed Workshop

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BlackBerry has joined in on the fun forMobilism 2013 held in Amsterdam. When the scene dies down in Orlando for Live and Jam Americas BlackBerry will be heading to Amsterdam to help sponsor the 2 day Mobilism event beginning May 16th and ending on the 17th. 

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins Shows Love to Employees, Hands Out Free Corporate Devices to All

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With a team effort BlackBerry has managed to pull off its mobile transition with the debut of the next generation Berry, BlackBerry 10. It wasn’t easy and it didn’t happen overnight. Out of gratitude Thorsten Heins, BlackBerry CEO, has delivered new corporate BlackBerry 10 devices to all employees and staff.

Natively Built ‘Share On Google+’ Available for Z10 and Q10

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Share on Google + has been natively built and designed to allow sharing of photos, links and text to your Google+ account. The app has been designed using native code and is excellent, I wouldn’t be surprised if this app receives the ‘Built for BlackBerry Certified’ stamp in BlackBerry World.