Mobile Miscellany: week of August 26th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of August 26th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought convincing signs that BlackBerry users are moving away from physical keyboards, along with a new budget Android smartphone for MetroPCS and a stumbling block that’s holding up AT&T’s acquisition of Alltel. These stories and more await. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 26th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of August 26th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought convincing signs that BlackBerry users are moving away from physical keyboards, along with a new budget Android smartphone for MetroPCS and a stumbling block that’s holding up AT&T’s acquisition of Alltel. These stories and more await. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 26th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 19th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of August 19th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a free TV streaming service for Bell subscribers, the arrival of NFL Mobile to BlackBerry 10 and little bit of Windows Phone love from General Motors. These stories and more await. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 19th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of August 19th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a free TV streaming service for Bell subscribers, the arrival of NFL Mobile to BlackBerry 10 and little bit of Windows Phone love from General Motors. These stories and more await. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of August 19th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of July 29th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of July 29th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought overwhelming support for MoDaCo.Switch on the GS4, new markets for the budget-priced BlackBerry Q5 and a pint-sized Android handset from Acer. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of July 29th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of July 29th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought overwhelming support for MoDaCo.Switch on the GS4, new markets for the budget-priced BlackBerry Q5 and a pint-sized Android handset from Acer. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of July 29th, 2013.

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Blackberry A10 with 5 inch screen shows up on video


We’ve reported on Blackberry’s upcoming large screen device. The phone has now shown up on video and appears to be absolutely massive. The device is pegged to have a 5 inch display but the fairly large bezel makes it appear even bigger. 
httpv://youtu.be/gWoDJEUGwbg
The handset appears to have a design language that is a cross between that of the Blackberry Q10 and the Z10. The phone is also believed to have the weaved glass back from the Q10. While the screen might be 5 inches in size, resolution is said to be 720p which would place it behind other leading handsets. The Blackberry A10 Aristo is expected to go on sale in November and Sprint in the US will be one of the first carriers to stock the handset. Blackberry’s BB10 based handsets haven’t really set the market on fire, will the A10 change market perception ? Are you excited to see this handset ? Let us know in the comments below!
[Via – YouTube]


We’ve reported on Blackberry’s upcoming large screen device. The phone has now shown up on video and appears to be absolutely massive. The device is pegged to have a 5 inch display but the fairly large bezel makes it appear even bigger. 
httpv://youtu.be/gWoDJEUGwbg
The handset appears to have a design language that is a cross between that of the Blackberry Q10 and the Z10. The phone is also believed to have the weaved glass back from the Q10. While the screen might be 5 inches in size, resolution is said to be 720p which would place it behind other leading handsets. The Blackberry A10 Aristo is expected to go on sale in November and Sprint in the US will be one of the first carriers to stock the handset. Blackberry’s BB10 based handsets haven’t really set the market on fire, will the A10 change market perception ? Are you excited to see this handset ? Let us know in the comments below!
[Via – YouTube]

Mobile Miscellany: week of June 3rd, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of June 3rd, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought additional peeks at the purported Nokia EOS cameraphone, leaked screenshots of the BlackBerry OS 10.2 update and the arrival of a new budget smartphone from Huawei in the UK. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of June 3rd, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of June 3rd, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought additional peeks at the purported Nokia EOS cameraphone, leaked screenshots of the BlackBerry OS 10.2 update and the arrival of a new budget smartphone from Huawei in the UK. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of June 3rd, 2013.

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AT&T adding iPhone, 4G LTE / HSPA+ support to GoPhone starting tomorrow

AT&T will allow iPhones, 4G LTE  HSPA service on GoPhone prepaid starting tomorrow

AT&T’s official GoPhone prepaid policy has always officially prevented network data access for iPhones (and other 4G devices except for BlackBerry), but a tipster reports that will change tomorrow. The new policy adds 4G HSPA+ and LTE support as well as Visual Voicemail access to the GoPhone package, with customers able to bring their own device or buy a new one at off-contract unsubsidized prices. According to the details, existing customers with iPhones will be automatically updated with network access on June 21st, however they’ll be able to call in and make the switch manually before that. The new features work on the $65, $50 and $25 monthly plans, however the two lower priced options will require data packages to work. You can get a peek at the leaked terms after the break, although we’d wait for an official announcement before picking up your 4G-capable handset and requesting service.

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AT&T will allow iPhones, 4G LTE  HSPA service on GoPhone prepaid starting tomorrow

AT&T’s official GoPhone prepaid policy has always officially prevented network data access for iPhones (and other 4G devices except for BlackBerry), but a tipster reports that will change tomorrow. The new policy adds 4G HSPA+ and LTE support as well as Visual Voicemail access to the GoPhone package, with customers able to bring their own device or buy a new one at off-contract unsubsidized prices. According to the details, existing customers with iPhones will be automatically updated with network access on June 21st, however they’ll be able to call in and make the switch manually before that. The new features work on the $65, $50 and $25 monthly plans, however the two lower priced options will require data packages to work. You can get a peek at the leaked terms after the break, although we’d wait for an official announcement before picking up your 4G-capable handset and requesting service.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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BlackBerry software chief on updates and BB10 for healthcare and financial services

BlackBerry software chief on BB10 software updates and a focus on healthcare and financial services

During BlackBerry Live this week we got to speak with Vivek Bhardwaj, BlackBerry’s Head of Software, about the future of BB10. In light of the the platform’s first major software update rolling out to its devices, we asked about the plans for future releases. Bhardwaj told us that the plan is for them to come at a regular cadence of one major code update per year, with other, incremental updates for specific devices sprinkled in as needed. A particular focus is to do so while delivering devs fully realized hardware and to avoid fragmentation in the code base — making it easier to create BB10 apps.

While he wouldn’t dish details about features coming to BB10 in those updates, Bhardwaj did explain that he’s working on making BB10 a platform particularly suited for use not only in cars, but also in the healthcare and financial services industries. That focus is a part of the mobile computing ethos espoused by CEO Thorsten Heins meant to have BB10 devices be users’ personal, portable computing terminal that is simply plugged into a screen — whether it’s a desktop monitor, a car or somewhere else — that delivers a uniform experience. When asked whether those screens would include TVs, Bhardwaj didn’t rule it out, but he did say that home experiences weren’t a priority because it’s a crowded space and BB10 “is all about getting things done.” As a result, the number one focus is building out a compelling automotive platform, with healthcare and financial services coming in a close second. So, folks thinking BB10 was BlackBerry betting on consumers instead of the enterprise, think again. The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same — at least when the folks in Waterloo are involved.

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BlackBerry software chief on BB10 software updates and a focus on healthcare and financial services

During BlackBerry Live this week we got to speak with Vivek Bhardwaj, BlackBerry’s Head of Software, about the future of BB10. In light of the the platform’s first major software update rolling out to its devices, we asked about the plans for future releases. Bhardwaj told us that the plan is for them to come at a regular cadence of one major code update per year, with other, incremental updates for specific devices sprinkled in as needed. A particular focus is to do so while delivering devs fully realized hardware and to avoid fragmentation in the code base — making it easier to create BB10 apps.

While he wouldn’t dish details about features coming to BB10 in those updates, Bhardwaj did explain that he’s working on making BB10 a platform particularly suited for use not only in cars, but also in the healthcare and financial services industries. That focus is a part of the mobile computing ethos espoused by CEO Thorsten Heins meant to have BB10 devices be users’ personal, portable computing terminal that is simply plugged into a screen — whether it’s a desktop monitor, a car or somewhere else — that delivers a uniform experience. When asked whether those screens would include TVs, Bhardwaj didn’t rule it out, but he did say that home experiences weren’t a priority because it’s a crowded space and BB10 “is all about getting things done.” As a result, the number one focus is building out a compelling automotive platform, with healthcare and financial services coming in a close second. So, folks thinking BB10 was BlackBerry betting on consumers instead of the enterprise, think again. The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same — at least when the folks in Waterloo are involved.

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Today’s BlackBerry Z10 BlackBerry 10 Wallpapers Life

Today’s BlackBerry Z10 BlackBerry 10 Wallpaper. Follow the link to view our full wallpaper library. Download instructions: Click on the thumbnail to view the full image, right-click to download.   WALLPAPER GALLERY

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Today’s BlackBerry Z10 BlackBerry 10 Wallpaper. Follow the link to view our full wallpaper library. Download instructions: Click on the thumbnail to view the full image, right-click to download.   WALLPAPER GALLERY

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Mobile Miscellany: week of April 29th, 2013

Mobile Miscellany week of April 29th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a leak of the BlackBerry R-Series smartphone in red, a clever new notification system from the Paranoid Android team and quarterly earnings from Leap Wireless, the parent company of Cricket. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of April 29th, 2013.

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Mobile Miscellany week of April 29th, 2013

If you didn’t get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we’ve opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week brought a leak of the BlackBerry R-Series smartphone in red, a clever new notification system from the Paranoid Android team and quarterly earnings from Leap Wireless, the parent company of Cricket. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore all that’s happening in the mobile world for this week of April 29th, 2013.

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Twitter 4.1 brings better notification support to legacy BlackBerry devices

Twitter 41 brings better notification support to legacy BlackBerry devices

We get it, your old BlackBerry smartphone isn’t getting any newer, but thanks to today’s Twitter update, it’ll at least be a bit more useful. Most importantly, Twitter 4.1 can now provide notifications whenever you gain new followers, or whenever someone retweets or favorites one of your tweets. The update also adds swiping panels in the bio banner and makes it easier for first time users to sign up. Naturally, the software lacks some of the niceties that you’ll find in the BlackBerry 10 version, but that’s no reason to pass over the improvements. Twitter 4.1 can be found in BlackBerry World, and is supported by BlackBerry 5 OS and above.

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Source: Inside BlackBerry

Twitter 41 brings better notification support to legacy BlackBerry devices

We get it, your old BlackBerry smartphone isn’t getting any newer, but thanks to today’s Twitter update, it’ll at least be a bit more useful. Most importantly, Twitter 4.1 can now provide notifications whenever you gain new followers, or whenever someone retweets or favorites one of your tweets. The update also adds swiping panels in the bio banner and makes it easier for first time users to sign up. Naturally, the software lacks some of the niceties that you’ll find in the BlackBerry 10 version, but that’s no reason to pass over the improvements. Twitter 4.1 can be found in BlackBerry World, and is supported by BlackBerry 5 OS and above.

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Source: Inside BlackBerry