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Windows Live Messenger Finally Arrives For BlackBerry
Many companies use Windows Live Messenger for corporate IM because it's free and comes with pretty much any Windows computer they purchase. Windows Mobile users have had mobile IM love for awhile, but BlackBerry users have been left out, at least as far as official messengers go. They had already been promised an official client, and today Microsoft published it. Also included is live Hotmail support, for those who still use it. Go and download it, BlackBerry addicts, if you haven't already. [Download, via Ars]
8:30 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Matt Hickey
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28 comments
Latest by mathew: Windows Live Messenger came on my BlackBerry Curve, so what's new about this? I can't say I've ever used it, as I don't know anyone on MSN. more »
blackberry
BlackBerry Storm to Get Visual Voicemail on Verizon
We mentioned that there were rumors that Verizon was going to be bringing its own version of visual voicemail out sometime, and now there are further rumblings that this will include visual voicemail on the BlackBerry Storm. This makes the touchscreen, haptic-feedback smartphone sound even more like a real iPhone competitor, wouldn't you say? [Electric Pig]
toys
Bandai Smart Berry to Train Next Generation of Female Executives
Little girls in Japan will get their chance today to act out their fantasies of being American corporate tools, thanks to Bandai's new mobile communicator “Smart Berry” toy, which kind of looks like a Mylo done up in pastel colors. The Smart Berry includes a touchscreen LCD panel measuring roughly 2 inches by 1.4 inches, a slide- out keyboard, and Wi-Fi capabilities for email, chat and online games. More »
zumobi
Microsoft Backed Zumobi Browser Now Available on Blackberry Devices
I have been keeping up with the Zumobi browser platform since it was launched last year, but up until now the tile-based UI was only available on Windows Mobile devices. However, the Microsoft-backed company announced today that it will deliver the application for 81xx, 83xx, or 88xx Blackberry devices with OS 4.2 or later. The browser is free, so it is worth trying out at the very least. Hit the Zumobi website to pick up the download. [Zumobi] More »
5:28 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,289 views,
5 comments
Latest by M.O.D.O.K.: There doesn't seem to be much space to read with this browser. It looks like 1/2 of the screen is for browsing and almost 1/4 of the screen is covered with a web banner. more »
iphone 3g
There are basically two camps on the year's most anticipated phone: iPhone 3G or BlackBerry Bold. They are different phones with different core audiences, which largely comes down to keyboard preferences. But Boy Genius gives us a lot to chew on anyway in the first live head-to-head (and not just the photos). The shockers are that the newly plastic iPhone 3G has a better build quality and the Bold's screen is better, thanks to a dense pixel-per-inch ratio.
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iPhone 3G vs. BlackBerry Bold: First Head to Head
There are basically two camps on the year's most anticipated phone: iPhone 3G or BlackBerry Bold. They are different phones with different core audiences, which largely comes down to keyboard preferences. But Boy Genius gives us a lot to chew on anyway in the first live head-to-head (and not just the photos). The shockers are that the newly plastic iPhone 3G has a better build quality and the Bold's screen is better, thanks to a dense pixel-per-inch ratio.
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8:00 PM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By matt buchanan
42,766 views,
78 comments
Latest by keysereble: giz, can you please make me a part time contributor?i will fill this site with iphone vs blackberry vs winmo articles daily just to sit back and read these comments. reminds me of "age of empires" or "starcraft" LOL. more »
humor
Jesus has already declared BlackBerry dead in the wake of iPhone 2.0. "Dead dead dead." Apparently, he's not the only one to think so. Joy of Tech does RIM the favor of waving the white flag for them. What do you think? Is it the push email or the keyboard that really matters? Here's some Mossberg Solution tips to juice a BlackBerry up if you're feeling left behind by the hype.
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BlackBerry Waving the White Flag and Loving It
Jesus has already declared BlackBerry dead in the wake of iPhone 2.0. "Dead dead dead." Apparently, he's not the only one to think so. Joy of Tech does RIM the favor of waving the white flag for them. What do you think? Is it the push email or the keyboard that really matters? Here's some Mossberg Solution tips to juice a BlackBerry up if you're feeling left behind by the hype.
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8:50 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By matt buchanan
10,740 views,
133 comments
Latest by KLanD: So.. F500 companies are now the deciding factor on great apps and Business Week is now the authority on what gadgets will succeed? Wow. You learn something new every day. I'll agree that Apple has set a nice base, and limiting more »
blackberry
BlackBerry Javelin Photos Leak Out
A few months ago while talking about the rumored BlackBerry Niagara we mentioned the Javelin. And now it looks like a RIM insider has managed to sneak a few photos of a prototype copy of the phone. It's a standard quad-band GSM/EDGE cell, with 480 x 360 LCD, GPS, Wi-Fi, a 3.2 megapixel camera and it'll run the 4.6 OS. It's slated for release "next year" apparently, which sounds like a pretty long way away for something that sounds like a dumbed-down Bold. [BGR via Pocket Lint]
8:52 AM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,605 views,
20 comments
Latest by dws: @NilSn: the iphone sold 6 million in it's first year.RIM sold over 5 million in Q1. And there is still 3 more quarters to go. You do the math. iPhone is not a big threat at all. more »
blackberry storm
The burning question answered by these pics from CrackBerry: What does the touchscreen BlackBerry's keyboard look like? As rumored, landscape gets you full QWERTY, while portrait mode drops you to SureType to squeeze in all the buttons. It's straightforwardly utilitarian—taking up a massive amount of screen real estate, it definitely lacks in the glitz department. Here's a shot of the SureType keyboard:
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Touchscreen BlackBerry Storm First Live Shots
The burning question answered by these pics from CrackBerry: What does the touchscreen BlackBerry's keyboard look like? As rumored, landscape gets you full QWERTY, while portrait mode drops you to SureType to squeeze in all the buttons. It's straightforwardly utilitarian—taking up a massive amount of screen real estate, it definitely lacks in the glitz department. Here's a shot of the SureType keyboard:
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5:24 PM on Sun Jul 13 2008
By matt buchanan
29,165 views,
77 comments
Latest by GizmoBub: Yeah, but the larger screen could also be of help when you're trying to read long emails without constant scrolling. Also, if you have a word document or pdf you're opening as an attachment i could see the screen being more »
apple
Non-iPhones Attend Self-Esteem Workshop
Sometimes The Joy of Tech's unique adolescent-political humor style nails a topic just right, and this comic is the perfect example. But seriously, I've heard that local park districts will begin throwing these meetings quarterly. Contact your neighborhood branch for more details. [joyoftech]
iphone
iPhone's MobileMe Push Mail Hands-On Shows Why BlackBerry Is Dead
As you can see in the video, MobileMe push mail is now active, fully operative, and perfectly armed. My iPhone is now getting all email in real time, both over a Wi-Fi connection and using a cellphone network. I even use EDGE—not 3G—and a non-official carrier on roaming. So far, not a single problem. Bad news, RIM: BlackBerry is dead, dead, dead. Dead. More »
blackberry storm
Confirmed: BlackBerry Thunder is Actually BlackBerry Storm, Release Not Delayed
Giz has learned from a solid source that the upcoming BlackBerry is definitely being called the "Storm" and not the "Thunder" as previously reported—proving that BGR had it all wrong all along. BGR was also incorrect in stating that the release would be delayed. In fact, our source claims that "It's on track and it rocks." So, it seems that in the midst of all of this iPhone news, BlackBerry fans have something to get excited about as well.Thanks, Tipster X!
1:40 PM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Sean Fallon
14,589 views,
42 comments
Latest by 2001: A Space Odyssey: Stirrin up a storm with this post eh Giz? more »
sprint
Leaked Sprint Roadmap Shows Palm Treo 800W, BlackBerry Curve And Possibly the HTC Touch Pro
Here's an alleged upcoming Sprint roadmap for Q3 2008 that shows several interesting phones and several lowbies. What you're probably looking forward to is the Palm Treo 800W and the BlackBerry Curve in red on July 13, but there's also the blue LG Rumor, MotoRAZR VE20, Sanyo Katana Eclipse, Samsung M320, Samsung M220, Moto Renegade V950, HTC MP6950 and Moto i365. The HTC MP6950 sticks out to us since the current HTC Touch is the MP6900, so this probably makes it the Touch Pro with slide-out keyboard. We'd definitely want one of those. [Sprint Users]
blackberry
BlackBerry Thunder Has Multitouch, Though Still "Not Ready" Say Rumors
Over at Boy Genius Report they're reporting that an insider has labeled the BlackBerry Thunder "in no way shape or form market-ready." Apparently typing on the keyboard is incredibly annoying and the screen ripples at a slight touch. That's contrary to what you'd hope after yesterday's news, and it actually gets worse. Updated: Crackberry responds to rumor, and confirms multitouch. More »
blackberry thunder
BlackBerry Thunder Touch Keyboard Aims to Be Best Ever: Like a Giant Button With Haptics
The BlackBerry's keyboard is an object of worship, and RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis has publicly said the iPhone's touch keyboard sucks. So, the BlackBerry Thunder's touch keyboard had better be the best one you've ever smeared your fingerprints on. According to Crackberry, it has two big tricks: The screen itself is "sort of like a big button," so it pushes in a little bit with a clicky sound, and it buzzes where you push it (localized haptics). There is one big limitation though. More »
4:00 PM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By matt buchanan
17,898 views,
28 comments
Latest by n/a: @pastrychef: creative got VERY close to beating the Ipod but with lackluster marketing their award winning zen didn't gain much ground and this is where apple has been beating people. more »
blackberry
BlackBerry Tips From John Mayer
Hey guys. John Mayer here. You might have noticed I didn't sing at the iPhone 3G launch. That probably disappointed you, since people like to hear the songs that I write, which is why I'm going on tour. So you can hear my songs. BlackBerry is sponsoring it, since I really like the Bold. Because when I'm not calling two people at once or writing songs for you to hear, I write emails. Sometimes they're to myself with song ideas, for my songs. So, I have some BlackBerry tips for you. More »
10:20 AM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By matt buchanan
13,770 views,
53 comments
Latest by Itspeat!: so i just saw him in concert last night in Camden, and i am pretty sure i saw the blackberry logo EVERYWHERE! they even gave out wristbands with blackberry all over it... gotta love promotionals. [IMG][i173.photobucket.com]] and yes it glows more »
blackberry thunder
Finally, pictures of the touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder in action. BlackBerry Sync has a pair for us: One showing the music player (which will have an integrated carrier music store, but hopefully not Verizon's UI, ugh) and another apparently recording a video. It's definitely super polished, as we'd expect from a phone BlackBerry's ballsy enough to call "Apple killer." Hit the second shot below.
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First Pics of Touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder in Action
Finally, pictures of the touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder in action. BlackBerry Sync has a pair for us: One showing the music player (which will have an integrated carrier music store, but hopefully not Verizon's UI, ugh) and another apparently recording a video. It's definitely super polished, as we'd expect from a phone BlackBerry's ballsy enough to call "Apple killer." Hit the second shot below.
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1:28 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By matt buchanan
36,841 views,
52 comments
Latest by n/a: @mof66: Although it doesn't have a physical keyboard, it does have tactile feedback. So whenever you touch a key, it touches you back. It isn't exactly a button, but its a helluva lot easier than a regular touch screen. Given more »
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