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U.S. Backs RIM in Data Encryption Dispute
The United States is coming to the aid of Canadian mobile manufacturer Research In Motion, in its on going disputes with several governments over access to encrypted date that BlackBerry users send and receive. Government hotshot and general all around nuisance Hillary Clinton is championing RIM’s cause. “We are taking time to consult and analyze the full range of interests and issues at stake, because we know that there is a legitimate security concern, but there's also a legitimate right of free use and access," Clinton said. "So I think we will be pursuing both technical and expert discussions as we go." It should be noted that the governments that have demanded access to data being used by BlackBerry subscribers are all from countries where, riding…
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Android Number One in the United States
Call it what you will, but it is getting harder and harder to dispute the fact that Android is now king of the Smartphone market in North America. Android powered phones outsold both RIM and iPhone devices, earning a staggering 33% of the total market share in the second quarter of this year. By contrast, BlackBerry devices totaled 28% of units sold and the iPhone came in third with 22%. The best selling Android devices were Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Incredible, HTC EVO 4G, HTC Hero and HTC Droid Eris. Going hand in hand with the Android in terms of success is HTC which is quickly becoming the most exciting and innovative Smartphone manufacturer on the planet. The iPhone is still the most popular phone as far as media hype is concerned and remains the strongest brand…
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The UAE to Block some BlackBerry Services?
Underneath the façade of glamour and prosperity in the United Arab Emirates exists an unfortunate reminder that the country does not understand the basic premise of human rights and privacy. (Not that the United States has been doing such a bang up job in the human rights department over the last several years.) The UAE is threatening to ban some of the services offered by RIM on its BlackBerry devices. The problem is the information sent and received by BlackBerry users is heavily encrypted and managed by RIM servers. (Unlike Samsung, LG and others that do not encrypt most of the data on their mobile phones.) The UAE is worried that antigovernment parties will use BlackBerry devices in order to harness the manifesto of opposition and discontent with the ruling body.…
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RIM Secures the Domain Name Blackpad
BlackBerry is making a pad? The answer is probably as most technical firms are either in the midst of or currently contemplating, making a product similar to the iPad. It appears that many companies are blinded to Apple accomplishments and could be perhaps foolishly attempting to mimic an idea that could hardly be decreed a success at this time. RIM is no exception, as the Canadian based mobile manufacturer has purchased the domain name Blackpad. Rumors are describing the BlackBerry pad/tablet/slate as a seven inch screen powerhouse with a 1GHz processor and the BlackBerry 6 operating system. That doesn’t mean much. What we do know is that RIM will have to make the Blackpad business oriented, as it does not have the social and entertainment services in its app store…
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New BlackBerry Phone and Tablet Being Developed
It appears that those sneaky Canadians at RIM are planning on releasing a new Smartphone and tablet device by the end of the year. Some information has been revealed about the phone, which should be released by the end of September. This new BlackBerry will be a touch phone that will offer a slide out keyboard for those who are not fans of touch devices. RIM chiefs are being more tightly lipped about the tablet, but have confirmed that it should be ready by the end of the year. Both devices will of course target business oriented individuals. While these and other RIM products do not garner the same media attention when compared to competitors iPhone and Android, BlackBerry is still by far the most popular Smartphone in the United States. The strong relationship that…
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RIM to Release a Pad?
Rumors are surfacing regarding the possibility of a RIM slate. Names like the BlackPad and Cobalt have arisen as possibilities for this perhaps fictional, but ultimately inevitable, product by Research in Motion. One thing is for sure, RIM has Apple beat when it comes to the actual name. (I would take BlackPad over iPad any day.) While no one will question this move by RIM if it morphs from fiction to fact, it does remains interesting to see how well RIM can design a product that does not coincide with its strengths. BlackBerries are not known for their touch capabilities and RIM has shied away from centering their devices on the touch concept. However, a slate or pad device without touch will be alien to consumers and may be considered an entirely different type of…
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BlackBerry Curve 8530 Available in Pink
A pink BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available for Canadians via Telus. The new Pink BlackBerry will be available for $299.99 CAD and a two year long contract. While not a top of the line Smartphone by today’s standards, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is still a decent phone that can meet the demands of most users. Equipped with a 3.2-inch 320 x 240 display, a MicroSD slot that allows for an additional 32GB of memory and a GPS system, the Curve 8530 provides consumers with a product that is not outrageously expensive for the features it offers. The 2MP camera is somewhat disappointing, but expected when we consider RIM’s lack of emphasis on camera technology over the last several years. The logic of using Pink as a color is the only uncertainty regarding this mobile phone.…
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Android outsells the iPhone
I guess that it was inevitable. According to the market research firm NPD, Android operated phones outsold the iPhone in the first quarter of this year. Android powered devices were second in total sales in the United States during the beginning of 2010, controlling 28 percent of the market. RIM is still the undisputed king of Smartphones in America, controlling 36 percent of the market. While this report may be sound in numbers, it may not be sound in judgment. The iPhone HD will massively increase sales for Apple upon its release. In fact, most Americans who wanted to purchase an iPhone have already done so. It will be interesting to see a similar report four months after the iPhone HD has been released. This report also did not take corporate clients into…
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SkyMall Coming to the BlackBerry
SkyMall Mobile is now available on the BlackBerry. This free application can be downloaded from BlackBerry App World for free or from the SkyMall Mobile website. The application was created in part by a company called Digby, which specializes in mobile commerce solutions. Users will have access to an immense catalogue of over 10,000 items that can be purchased securely, directly via the application. The COO of SkyMall, Jay Scannell, was quick to hype his service by saying, ‘these mobile capabilities give our customers even greater flexibility in how they browse and purchase SkyMall products. The BlackBerry application was a natural step for us to take in delivering convenience and additional shopping options to our customers.’ Digby CEO Dave Sikora echoed this thought. …
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The Bold 9650 Coming to Sprint
Sprint has announced that it will soon be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9650. The launch date is May 23 and the cost is $300. Sprint likes to say $200 after a $100 mail in rebate, but $300 upfront is $300 upfront. The price is somewhat strange. Even in my distant neck of the woods, far away from civilized lands, the Bold 9700 is offered for less money from AT&T. Perhaps Sprint thinks that many users won’t notice and they may be right. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 features a 3.2MP camera and no trackball, that has become the bane of users everywhere. It has a relatively small 2.44 inch display on a 480 x 360 resolution. The Bold 9650 doesn’t look like the catch of the summer, but it should make more than a few wireless enthusiasts happy with their purchase. There are several…
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Jane 12/21/2011
"I just wanted to thank you guys for listening to the users!"
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