Connect with us..
Recent Comments
| iphone 4s Repair 15 hours ago "Great information there,I have always wondered the right way to go about this,thanks for showing me! Some of them points..." Apple lover loves his Lumia 900 |
| GTRoberts 18 hours ago "For the record, LG is NOT dropping Windows Phone. They are working on new Windows Phone's due for release October/November...." LG Drops Windows Phone, Targets Android With a Monster |
| Christopher_Earle 19 hours ago "There's no denying that Windows Phone has an awful lot to like about it. Is it enough to put it..." Apple lover loves his Lumia 900 |
| Doktor G 2 days ago "Finally a positive post about WP7! Agree with everything he said  ..."Apple lover loves his Lumia 900 |
| Hikari0307 2 days, 13 hours ago "Hardware wise, sounds good, but LG needs more than Hardware to fend off the brand values that Samsung and HTC..." LG Drops Windows Phone, Targets Android With a Monster |
Hottest Posts
0 Comments
|
It has been tough going for Canadian mobile phone manufacturer Research in Motion for the last few years. Facing extreme competition from other smartphone manufacturers, their once-loved BlackBerry phones have been mocked as unpopular and lacking in innovation. To add to their woes, their earnings have not been too encouraging as well. Experts are of the view that it is do or die time for BlackBerry and executives at RIM seem pretty confident about delivering the goods and turning fortunes around for the company. Leading from the... (Keep reading..) |
|
If we look at the computer industry as a whole, it is an ever extending chain of platform contests. In the beginning many different systems wrestle it out until one or two claim superiority over the rest. The case of smartphones is no different. Although the scale of engagement is debatable, platform wars have been going ever since the smartphone and tablet industry has come into being. We all know about the age-old tussle between Apple and Microsoft. While it is way too early to... (Keep reading..) |
|
Although RIM has been in a downward spiral for a while now, those who are loyal with Blackberry swear by Blackberry Messenger. So those users will be happy to see that the company is looking for developers to make their apps integrate with BBM and announced that a few more would be coming to the platform. Popular apps Facebook and Twitter will be getting the option to update the BBM Personal Message when you post on either app or to post to BBM contacts. Also Blackberry specific apps like... (Keep reading..) |
|
A new rumor has surfaced that Microsoft is looking to invest in the dwindling Canadian company RIM. Bezinga, a finance site stated: Hearing Renewed Chatter of Microsoft Interest in Research in Motion Acquisition: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)is prepared to make a $3.5 billion investment in Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM), according to sources. The two companies have been frequently mentioned in potential deals over the past few months. RIM has approximately $6.85 billion market, so $3.5 billion would around 50% off the company. The statement also noted that it had been... (Keep reading..) |
| Since RIM announced their $125 million loss in Q4 2011, there have been several members of their leadership who have resigned from the Canadian company. Now, a spokesperson for the company has said that Alistair Mitchell, VP of BBM service, and Alan Brenner, Senior VP of the platform will also be resigning. The first to resign were CTO of software, COO Jim Rowan, David Yach, and Co-CEO Jim Balsillie. Thorsten Heins who was appointed CEO on January said that RIM will be shifting their focus to the business customer and be reviewing their licensing agreements. What do you think? Do you think that... (Keep reading..) |
| RIM has been promising Android apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook since before it was released, and a year later, it looks like they are finally coming. RIM has created a microsite for developers, explaining how to repackage Android apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook. You won't be able to install all of the apps currently available on the Android Market, you will only be able to install Android apps, if the developer has repackaged the app for the BlackBerry App World. The BlackBerry PlayBook will be able to run Android apps after the 2.0 software... (Keep reading..) |
| CrackBerry has leaked a render of BlackBerry's upcoming 'London' device, which will either make or break the company when it is released later this year. The device will be running BlackBerry OS 10, which we should find out more about later this month at the Mobile World Congress. Do you like the look of the render above? Does BlackBerry have what it takes to catch up to Apple and Android manufacturers? Source: Ubergizmo... (Keep reading..) |
| RIM kicked off the new year in New York City by encouraging everyone to 'Be Bold' and take charge in 2012. Following the new years pitch, an infographic featuring 'The Bold Team' was created, which has been marketed on Twitter using the #BeBold hashtag. The infographic features four cartoon characters, similar to those that you would see on Disney Junior. Whilst the cartoon characters may appeal to preschoolers, the marketing campaign isn't going to help RIM sell any devices. The Bold Team consists of: GoGo Girl - The Achiever "Saving the day with a brilliant strategy, a smile,... (Keep reading..) |
| Samsung Electronics Co have come out and said that they are not interested in purchasing Research In Motion Ltd, denying the report that saw RIM's shares go up in price by 8%. James Chung, a Seoul-based spokesman for Samsung, said that there had been no contact between the two companies. He also said that Samsung wasn't interested in using RIM's software through a licensing deal, more or less ruling out the prospect of any relationship between Samsung and the Canadian mobile phone maker. RIM's shares advanced to $17.47 at the close of trading in New York yesterday,... (Keep reading..) |
| There are reports saying that RIM has hired the investment firm Goldman Sachs to explore possible sale potentials. An anonymous trader told Fox Business that "It's up on Goldman" but, "I wouldn't put too much on that." The only companies that showed some interest were Nokia and Microsoft, but rumors state they may not go through with it. Although they may be seeking sale prospects, reports show that RIM will still hold off on any sales until they see how Blackberry 10 performs on the market. We won't see the new platform until late 2012, but RIM is... (Keep reading..) |