MLB, BlackBerry Host Twitter ‘Takeover’ – Trivia Contest

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From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Today, @MLB - the league’s official Twitter account — will be closed to new followers so that its existing 2.8 million followers can take part in a BlackBerry-sponsored trivia contest. Participants have the chance to win a range of prizes, including 2013 World Series tickets, BlackBerry Z10 devices, tickets to the [...]

BlackBerry to File Review of False and Misleading Reports with SEC and OSC

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  Yesterday Thorstein Heins spoke on the latest BlackBerry target, a rumor alleging that return rates were at a higher percentage rate of sales. The BlackBerry CEO came out swinging and ready claiming Z10 sales are meeting expectations and that return rates were parallel to those of other high end devices. Well, the CEO hasn’t [...]

BlackBerry There Then There Now – Z10 Commercial

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FlyguyCreations has created an awesome BlackBerry commercial video showing the evolution of BlackBerry and how it has evolved for the years. The commercial shows BlackBerry’s associations with people’s lives, its departure, and its comeback as a new and improved product (BlackBerry 10). See the video below and let us know what you think.

30 More Countries to Receive BlackBerry 10

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As of now BlackBerry 10 has reached 40 countries with about 60 different carriers supporting the next generation BlackBerry.  Well BlackBerry let us know earlier this morning in the Q4 earnings call that they are planning to launch BlackBerry 10 in 30 countries to come. 

BlackBerry 10 Now Offers More Than 100,000 Applications to Customers

Application catalog grows by more than 30,000 apps in seven weeks, jumping to 100,000+ apps for BlackBerry 10. More top brands building for BlackBerry 10 as platform launches in the U.S. Press Release: 

BlackBerry regaining ground with increased Ad Awareness

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The past couple of years have seen BlackBerry losing its luster and relevance but the company finally has some good news. Data from BrandIndex reports BlackBerry has seen its ad awareness grow in advance of the US debut of its BlackBerry 10 OS, while purchase intent for the rival iPhone and direct comparison has fallen.

Game Review: Speed Hiker for the BlackBerry PlayBook

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Besides constantly checking for a BlackBerry 10 update on my PlayBook, I always like to dive into BlackBerry World to check out what’s new. Being the app tester that I am, I can tell you one thing, there are a lot of quality apps being ported to BlackBerry from Android and the gaming experience now [...]

BlackBerry Bridge Upgrades for BlackBerry OS 10 to v3.0.9.8

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BlackBerry Bridge for BlackBerry OS10 Devices has upgraded to v3.0.9.8.

Instagram Possibly Snubs BlackBerry 10

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  Some are still questioning why some of the major app players are holding out developing apps for the new BlackBerry 10 devices.  It looks like Instagram, arguably the best photo sharing app on the market,  is another hold out.

The BlackBerry Z10 dethrones the Samsung Galaxy Note II in Smartphone Rankings

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In week 50 of PhoneDog Media’s Official Smartphone Rankings™, Samsung’s Galaxy Note II was ousted from first place by the new kid on the block, the BlackBerry Z10. I’m not even surprised, the Z10 might not be the best on the market but its new, its different and who’s not to love it?

How to Change the Wallpaper on BlackBerry 10

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Changing the wallpaper on BlackBerry 10 is a great way to add to the customization and feel of the BlackBerry 10 device.  Whether you want a picture of a puppy, your favorite death metal band, or your kids while you use the device,  it’s really quite simple to change the background.

BlackBerry Announces Two New Board Directors

Press Release: WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 7, 2013) – BlackBerry(R) (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB) today announced it has appointed two new Directors to the Company’s Board of Directors – Richard “Dick” Lynch, retired Executive Vice President of Verizon Communications Inc. and Bert Nordberg, former Chief Executive Officer of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. Commenting on their appointment, Board Chair Barbara [...]

BlackBerry shares rise after Bernstein Research upgrades stock

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BlackBerry’s shares (now BBRY) rose nearly 6 percent in trading before the opening bell today after a firm Bernstein Research said it was upgrading the stock to “outperform” after the January 30 launch of the BlackBerry 10 operating system and smartphones.