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Engadget Disses The BlackBerry On “10 Gadgets That Defined The Decade” List

December 30, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 26 Comments

So, I was just taking a look Engadget’s 10 Gadgets That Defined The Decade and I have simply got to call foul.  In some type of complete travesty of justice, the Palm Treo makes the list, yet, the BlackBerry only gets an honorable mention.

I just have four words…  Are you frigging kidding!?!

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Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: Engadget, Palm

Cocky Culture BlackBerry Themes New Year Sale, Everything 65% Off!

December 30, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 1 Comment

We just wanted to let everyone know that Cocky Culture, makers of some of the hottest looking BlackBerry Themes, is have a a sale, now through Jan. 3rd, where they are offering all there premium BlackBerry themes at 65% off.

Take a look at the themes in the RIMarkable App Store and, if you see any that you like, use coupon code 2010newyear when you check out.

View Cocky Culture BlackBerry Themes -- Use Coupon Code 2010newyear for a 65% discount

Filed Under: BlackBerry, RIMarkable Store Tagged With: BlackBerry Themes, Cock Culture

Top 10 Voice-Powered Mobile Searches Of 2009

December 30, 2009 by Robb Dunewood Leave a Comment

Vlingo put out list today of the Top Ten Voice-Powered Mobile Searches of 2009 and the list is a bit more action oriented that searches generally executed on the web.  Vlingo is the popular

“Unlike traditional Web searches that focus on specific search terms such as ‘Michael Jackson’ or ‘Twilight,’ our data shows that on mobile phones, people tend to search for specific destinations sites and resources,” said Dave Grannan, president and CEO of Vlingo. “Mobile Web search is very popular on Vlingo, accounting for over 20% of all usage. Based on our users’ top searches, we are seeing mobile extending far beyond SMS and voice communications to encompass multimedia and social networking.”

Check out the list after the jump… [Read more…] about Top 10 Voice-Powered Mobile Searches Of 2009

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: Vlingo

Which Happens First? BlackBerry OS Gets Overhauled, Or, iPhone Gets A Keyboard?

December 30, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 24 Comments

I was just having a very interesting conversation with a couple of co-workers…  One is a long-time BlackBerry user.  The other just got a brand new iPhone 3G S for Christmas.  As iPhone 3G S user showed off their new gadget, long time BlackBerry user said, “That iPhone is pretty cool, but, I would never get one because it has no keyboard.”  iPhone user replied, “I really miss they keyboard on my Curve, but, the OS on here allows me to do so much more than I used to be able to do.”

This got me to thinking…  RIM has no choice but to overhaul the BlackBerry OS and some point.  Apple could sell keyboardless iPhones forever, but, they undoubtedly would exclude millions of potential customers that will never buy a phone without buttons, so, I think that we eventually will see an iPhone model with a keyboard.

The big question for me…  Which one will happen first?

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: BlackBerry, iPhone

Is The Nexus One “Google Phone” Too Expensive?

December 29, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 12 Comments

Gizmodo was able to get there hands on an internal document outlining the pricing for the Google Phone Nexus One.  With a two-year T-Mobile contract the device cost $180.  For the unlocked unsubsidized verision, you’ll have to shell out $530.  Is this too expensive?

[Via Gizmodo]

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: Google Phone, HTC Nexus One

Video: BlackBerry Outsells iPhone 5 To 1 In Indonesia

December 29, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 1 Comment

I’d heard before that the BlackBerry sales were doing fairly well when compared to iPhone sales in Indonesia.  Had no idea, however, that it was doing this well…
[Via CrackBerry]

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: BlackBerry, Indonesia

Google Announces Android Press Gathering On Jan 5th

December 29, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 2 Comments

Google has announced a press conference and demonstration, they are calling it an Android press gathering, one week from today on Jan. 5th.

With the launch of the first Android-powered device just over a year ago, we’ve seen how a powerful, open platform can spur mobile product innovation. And this is just the beginning of what’s possible.

Please join us in Mountain View on January 5, for an Android press gathering.

It is highly expected that Google will officially unveil the HTC Nexus One, a.k.a. the Google Phone, which will be sold directly by Google and supported by T-Mobile.

[Via Engadget]

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: Android, Google Phone

7 Free BlackBerry Apps To Help You Find Some Place To Shop, Some Place To Eat, Or Someone To Meet

December 29, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 5 Comments

One type of BlackBerry application that seems to be increasing in popularity lately is the LBS (Location Based Service) app.  LBS apps are the ones the use GPS or cell tower triangulation to determine your approximate position and return local search results based on your location.  Some of the more advanced LBS apps, can, not only give you directions on how to get from where you are to where you want to be, but make suggestions, show you reviews of establishments from other users, and even notifiy you when you are near a friend.

We’ve put  a list of 7 Free BlackBerry LBS applications together after the jump.  Take a look, tell us what you think, and let us know if there is anything we left off the list.
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Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: BlackBerry LBS Apps, Free BlackBerry Applications

AT&T Halts iPhone Sales In NYC Area

December 28, 2009 by Robb Dunewood 19 Comments

Believe it or not, AT&T has stopped selling the iPhone online in the greater NYC Metropolitan are.  Fletcher Cook, an AT&T representative said that the the change is a routine one.  “We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels.”

I believe that about as much as I believe that the next version of the iPhone will come equipped with a site to site transporter.  The general consensus, one shared by at least a few AT&T sales representatives, is that AT&T’s network is just no longer capable of supporting additional iPhones.  Many would argue, myself included, that AT&Ts network has not been capable of supporting devices in general for quite some time.

I am sure that AT&T is doing everything they can to keep the iPhone exclusive on their network, however, I would think that no longer selling them in one of your largest markets is not helping much.

I know that a lot of iPhone users read RIMarkable, so, I will toss this question out there?  How many of you would switch to Verizon or Sprint if the iPhone were offered in a CDMA variant?

[Source]

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: AT&T, iPhone

RIMarkable Store Year End Mobile Heist: 10 Great BlackBerry Applications 50% Off Through Dec. 31st

December 28, 2009 by Robb Dunewood Leave a Comment

Hey Folks, we’re holding our last Mobile Heist of the year.  Now through Dec. 31st we are offering 10 great BlackBerry applications at 50% off their regular price.

Check em out here…

Filed Under: BlackBerry Tagged With: BlackBerry Software, Mobile Heist

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