http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126716.aspxSat, 26 Nov 2011 11:31:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126716Robert FaustusThe Curve 9380 is the first full touch-screen Curve from RIM. RIM is making slow progress towards upgrading their BlackBerry line up, and the full touch-screen display seems to be making its way through each BlackBerry line. But is the touch screen enough for the Curve to stand out? Rounding the Curve RIM's BlackBerry line up is diverse, like a...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126549.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 17:25:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126549Christian CawleyThere's not usually much to talk about with new releases of BlackBerry OS, but the latest incarnation introduces some speed and usability improvements that might make you think twice about abandoning the platform... Released in August 2011, BlackBerry OS 7 is available for just a narrow selection of devices, namely the BlackBerry Bold, Torch an...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126536.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 10:45:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126536Christian CawleyThe one-time giant of the smartphone industry seems to be cracking under the weight of uninspiring devices, challenges from other platforms and an inability to resolve server outages. Is this the end of Research In Motion's BlackBerry? Back in the early 2000s I was a young IT technician working at a local factory where several members of th...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126522.aspxSat, 12 Nov 2011 11:25:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126522Wendy FinnThere's nothing parents do better than worry about our kids. No matter what their age, from toddler to teen they will always be a worry. Here we've sought out the best BlackBerry apps to keep parents content -- or at least less worried. Find where your kids are, treat common ailments and more. SmrtGuard Mobile Security Although as parents y...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126512.aspxFri, 11 Nov 2011 12:48:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126512Wendy FinnIt seems from the vast array of photography apps on the BlackBerry App World, BB users are fond of their cameras. The problem is finding the ones that are worth your time and money. Fear not, as we've done the hard work for you -- rounding up the top ten apps that are worthy of you. The power that smartphone cameras now have is especially amazi...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126511.aspxFri, 11 Nov 2011 11:53:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126511Wendy FinnWe all want to save money where we can, so rather than your smartphone costing you money each month, why not use it to help you to save money. No matter where you want to cut back -- shopping, parking, dining out, or creating a budget -- we have some great ways to save money with your BlackBerry. miBudget Budgeting is never an exciting subject to t...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126484.aspxWed, 09 Nov 2011 09:55:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126484Wendy FinnBelieve it or not, some people actually use their BlackBerrys to make calls on them! Although most of us get a stack of minutes to use each month, even if this is the case this doesn't apply to long distance -- I don't need to tell you that this can be expensive. Bring on the VoIP apps! Cut the Cost Not the Quality VoIP apps have co...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/reviews/126189.aspxFri, 28 Oct 2011 10:08:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126189Shanna JamesThe BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a high tech RIM mobile which pushes beyond the boundaries of its predecessors. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 offers some new cutting edge features such as its high quality touch screen, 1.2 GHz processor, HD video camera and the brand new Blackberry OS 7. Dare to be Bold! Whether you have been a longstanding BlackBerr...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/126110.aspxWed, 26 Oct 2011 21:42:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126110Simon HillThe new wave of BlackBerry smartphones are set to run a new operating system called BBX. Find out all about it as we take a closer look at what it could mean for RIM. The marriage of the QNX operating system with the BlackBerry platform is set to give birth to BBX. This new platform will run on all of RIM’s hardware. It is intended to be a major up...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125996.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 16:18:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125996Shanna JamesBoth the new BlackBerry Torch 9860 and the new iPhone 4S have been indirectly battling to be the top new handset on the market. The iPhone 4S comes from a long line of successful touch-screen smartphones. The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is the newest touch screen based mobile from the RIM line. Design The Blackberry Torch 9860 versus the iPhone 4S can on...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/reviews/125991.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 15:36:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125991Shanna JamesIf you are a BlackBerry Curve lover like me, you are no doubt interested in the new Curve 9360 and what it has to offer. If you are ready to find out, continue reading this review. Lovely Curves? With all the new BlackBerry mobiles being released lately it was only a matter of time before the Curve line up got a new member. Despite previous che...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/reviews/125975.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 13:33:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125975Shanna JamesThe BlackBerry Torch 9860 is a touch-screen handset from RIM following in the footsteps of the previously released Storm 2 and original Torch handsets. The 9860 has been upgraded immensely and aims to offer dedicated BlackBerry users a new and efficient touch-screen smartphone experience. Design Rating The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is by far one of the...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125805.aspxThu, 20 Oct 2011 09:43:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125805Shawn DrewBlackBerry devices recently suffered a worldwide outage, preventing people from using data-based services for several days. With the company already struggling, will this spell the end of the line for the brand? Research in Motion, the company that created, produces and supports BlackBerry devices, is having one heck of a bad year. 2011 began w...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125475.aspxTue, 11 Oct 2011 19:42:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125475Simon HillAlthough RIM has experimented with different form factors in recent years the BlackBerry brand is still known for having a full physical QWERTY keyboard beneath the display. There are now plenty of alternative smartphones from other manufacturers with the same form factor. Next up: HTC Status (ChaCha) ► Classic BlackBerry Form Factor Slide 1...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125382.aspxFri, 07 Oct 2011 20:16:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125382Simon HillYou can work with a wide variety of file types on your BlackBerry smartphone, but you’ll need a way to transfer them. There are lots of available options from email to Bluetooth. You’ll find some handy apps and tips in this guide. click to enlarge Your BlackBerry smartphone can handle a number of different file types and over time you’l...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125355.aspxWed, 05 Oct 2011 21:35:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125355Simon HillJoin us on a journey through the evolution of the BlackBerry brand as we take a look at the various releases from RIM. From a simple two-way pager to the modern smartphones you see today, BlackBerry devices have come a long way. Next up: BlackBerry 5810 ► BlackBerry 850 Slide 1 of 22 click to enlarge BlackBerry 850 image courtesy of RIM. The...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125197.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 13:27:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125197Simon HillYour BlackBerry is overflowing with communication options – calls, email, text messaging, instant messaging and more. Find out how to stay connected. Smartphones offer us a range of options when it comes to staying in touch with friends and family. Your BlackBerry supports various methods of communication and we take a look at them in this gu...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125196.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 13:19:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125196Simon HillOne of the reasons that BlackBerry devices are so attractive, particularly for business users, is because they offer great security. Find out how to keep your BlackBerry safe and your communications private. There are a lot of things to consider if you want to keep your BlackBerry smartphone secure. Learn all about setting up passwords, wiping your...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/125194.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 12:58:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125194Simon HillDo you want to get more out of your BlackBerry? Did you know that there are all sorts of shortcuts and hidden features that you can access? Find out all about them as we take a look at some handy BlackBerry tips and tricks. For the most part it is very easy to get to grips with a new BlackBerry smartphone. They are fairly intuitive to use, ...http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/blackberry-platform/articles/124968.aspxMon, 26 Sep 2011 20:51:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124968Simon HillAre you a big fan of the BlackBerry brand? Think you know your BB inside out? Well let’s find out as we test your knowledge of RIM and the BlackBerry line in this quiz. RIM’s BlackBerry brand was once top of the smartphone tree. They caught on as business devices, but soon expanded into the market at large. Praised for their build qua...