It hasn’t been too long since BlackBerry Messenger was officially updated to version 5.0.1.41, however, that doesn’t keep Research in Motion from working on improvements. A leaked version of BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.1.45 has been found online and is said to have speed improvements. BBM 5.0.1.45 is a leaked BlackBerry software, and, thus, officially unsupported, however, you can download it here if you decided to give it a go…
Archives for 2011
Pandora for BlackBerry Updated… Now Includes Ford SYNC AppLink Integration
We just heard that Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.1.6 and now includes AppLink synchronization with Ford SYNC. I know 3 or for people that have gotten new cars with Ford Sync within the last year, and, to a person, they all raved about how great Ford SYNC, and now, with version 1.1.6, BlackBerry users can wireless stream Pandora over their car stereo.
Get An OEM Replacement BlackBerry Wired Headset For Under $3.00… Shipping Included
We just saw a great deal on Amazon.com where you can get an OEM 3.5mm Stero Wired Headset for BlackBerry for just $2.90, shipping included. If I had to venture I’d bet that the BlackBerry accessory that most BlackBerry users have lost are the set of wired headsets that came with the device. Personally, I have lost or broken 3 or 4 pair myself. This is one heck of a deal seeing how these things usually cost 10 bucks or more.
Check out the OEM 3.5 mm Stereo Headset for BlackBerry for just $2.90
Both Apple And RIM Soon To Be Overtaken By Android In U.S. Smartphone Market Share
It’s been just over a month since the iPhone overtook the BlackBerry in total U.S. market share and as we begin 2011, Apple still is in the top spot. This may not be the case for to long, however, because Android is poised to overtake RIM and Apple with the ridiculous growth that the platform is experiencing.
According to November 2010 data, Apple holds 28.6 percent of the U.S. smartphone market up slightly from 27.9 percent in October. Meanwhile, BlackBerry OS slipped again in November to 26.1 percent, down from 27.4 percent in October and 33.9 percent in June. Android OS closed the distance on Apple and RIM reaching 25.8 percent in November, compared to 22.7 percent in October and 15 percent in June.
It’s pretty clear that Android will over take RIM relatively soon. This would probably be true for Apple as well if it weren’t for the the fact that the iPhone is soon coming to Verizon. My gut tells me that the Verizon iPhone will become the fast selling smartphone ever and will probably hold of Android for a bit longer, while increasing the speed of the BlackBerry’s decline as the churn of current Verizon BlackBerry users that switch to the iPhone will probably be at all time high levels.
[Via Gigaom]