You thought BlackBerry 10 was RIM’s only focus? Wrong. RIM, despite its preparations for its next OS, is keeping that patent train a-rollin’. In a filing granted today, we get a glimpse of what RIM could have up its sleeve, or, on its hip per se.
Why we still need the BlackBerry
May 15, 2012 | By | View Comments
While critics continue to bash RIM and throw all sorts of unsolicited negative opinion on the BlackBerry brand, it’s refreshing to find an article written with a hint of hope for the company and the brand. Continue reading for more.
BlackBerry 10 homescreen and launcher officially previewed
May 15, 2012 | By | View Comments
I’m sure by now RIM has stolen your attention and overdosed you on curiosity in what’s to come for the world of BlackBerry in its highly anticipated upcoming OS10. So far, we’ve gotten to see the company’s developer handset, along with a few video previews of the BlackBerry 10 software. One element that’s remained elusive [...]
RIM Plans to Launch 15 BlackBerry Premium Stores in India
May 12, 2012 | By | View Comments
Looks like RIM is really looking to expand in markets outside the US and Canada. Research in Motion is reportedly launching around 15 BlackBerry premium stores across India by the end of the year to expand its business in the country. Continue reading for more.
BlackBerry recognizes SMB 150 winners with Playbooks
May 11, 2012 | By | View Comments
RIM’s BlackBerry always takes an extra step, beyond just putting a phone in our hands to manage our ever busy minds but to also promote and recognise our intellect. SMB Nation, a leading media and events company serving the SMB IT channel, will honour the top 150 SMB IT channel influencers at the annual SMB [...]
RIM Appoints New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
May 8, 2012 | By | View Comments
Today RIM announced two key additions to the executive leadership team with the hiring of Kristian Tear who will be the Chief Operating Officer and Frank Boulben who will be Chief Marketing Officer.
BlackBerry hit with music patent
May 7, 2012 | By | View Comments
RIM’s BlackBerrys are known as many things but have not been generally thought of as entertainment devices. Well that hasn’t stopped Hunter Point Ventures, a shell company, from suing RIM for infringing a patent for a music playlist.
Cosmopolis – is RIM starting aggressive advertising?
April 30, 2012 | By | View Comments
Its a new movie starring Robert Pattinson, and directed by David Cronenberg, a promising story line, and with the addition of a good cast (Jay Baruchel, Paul Giamatti, …), this movie should be a new blockbuster. Nevertheless, the main reason why my attention was brought to this movie is the BlackBerry PlayBook. How does the [...]
RIM hires law firm for restructuring
April 21, 2012 | By | View Comments
Research In Motion has hired law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to work out a restructuring plan that could include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing patents, sources said. As part of RIM’s strategic review, the RIM board is discussing ways to boost revenue from its new BB10 operating system and possibly [...]
RIM rotating keypad patent application
April 19, 2012 | By | View Comments
RIM patent application describes rotating keypad that can be used in more than one position
Movistar and RIM Launch the New BlackBerry Bold 9790 Smartphone in Spain
April 17, 2012 | By | View Comments
Sleek new smartphone features a responsive touch display and highly tactile keyboard and supports Augmented Reality and NFC (Near Field Communications) applications Madrid, Spain - Movistar and Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced availability of the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9790 smartphone in Spain. Powered by the BlackBerry® 7 operating system (OS), this sleek [...]
Shorty Industry Award for BlackBerry
April 7, 2012 | By | View Comments
It seems RIM is definitely on the right track on how it reaches out to customers, as BlackBerry was recently awarded the Shorty Industry Award for Best Use of Social Media for Customer Service last March 26, 2012. Continue reading for more.
Two More Executives Leave RIM
April 6, 2012 | By | View Comments
Research In Motion Ltd. said two executives, including Senior Vice President Alan Brenner, are departing as the maker of the BlackBerry smartphone considers strategic options that include a sale of the company.
