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The first ten things to do with your new BlackBerry Q10
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The first ten things to do with your new BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Simon Sage on 2 May 2013 10:54 am
So you held out on getting a BlackBerry Z10, and now you've got a comfortable, familiar BlackBerry Q10 in your hands. It's easy to fall back into old habits when the Q10 feels so much like the BlackBerry devices you know and love, but you've got to remember that this is an entirely new beast. Of course the vast majority of those differences are for the better, but we're still here to guide you...
Getting started with your BlackBerry Q10
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Getting started with your BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 1 May 2013 12:31 pm
Your new BlackBerry Q10 is in hand. You've pulled it out of the box, put the battery in and powered it on -- now what?  There are plenty of things you can do with your new device, but before you dive in you'll want to start slow with things like logging in with your BlackBerry ID, setting up some accounts, tweaking your notifications and choosing a wallpaper (for starters).  We've got plenty of...
How to sideload Android applications to the BlackBerry Q10
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How to sideload Android applications to the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 1 May 2013 10:56 am
When it comes to apps on the BlackBerry Q10, there is a huge selection available in BlackBerry World. For those times when you can't quite find what you need however, sideloading an Android app may be the way to go. While many users are purists and refuse to load up non-BlackBerry applications, others (like the entire CB team) know that having the option to load up Android apps is just an...
How to scan a barcode in BlackBerry World on BlackBerry 10
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How to scan a barcode in BlackBerry World on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 30 Apr 2013 2:54 pm
When seeking out an app or game in BlackBerry World, you have the ability to scan a barcode using your BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 to quickly access the application on your device. For example, if you're cruising around the BlackBerry World store on your computer and find something you want to download, you can just fire up BlackBerry World on your phone, scan the barcode on your device and...
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How to access your PC files from your BlackBerry 10 device

Posted by Simon Sage on 30 Apr 2013 10:20 am
One of the hidden gems in BlackBerry 10.1 is a new feature for Link that allows you to remotely access files on your PC from your BlackBerry Q10 or BlackBerry Z10. Yes, you can do this when you're on the cellular network, far away from your home's Wi-Fi. This, in a nutshell, is awesome. Sure, there are a few reputable third parties that provide this kind of service, but having the...
How to set custom ringtones and notifications for a contact on the BlackBerry Q10
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How to set custom ringtones and notifications for a contact on the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 29 Apr 2013 2:11 pm
With BlackBerry OS 10.1 on the BlackBerry Q10 you have the option to set custom ringtones and notifications for specific contacts. While BlackBerry 10 let you choose a ringtone and message tone, OS 10.1 also adds BBM to the mix.  This feature is useful if you want to assign a different tone to your friend, spouse, boss or whoever fits the bill so you always know who's calling. Also available now...
Top ten typing and keyboard tips for the BlackBerry Q10
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Top ten typing and keyboard tips for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Simon Sage on 26 Apr 2013 12:56 pm
If the BlackBerry Q10 is becoming well-known for anything, it’s the keyboard. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the Q10 is the only phone for anyone really invested in a strong typing experience. Over the years, BlackBerry has amassed a wide range of subtle optimizations that have really defined the experience, and many of them found their way to BlackBerry 10. We’re going to plow...
How to change the volume key action on BlackBerry 10.1
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How to change the volume key action on BlackBerry 10.1

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 Apr 2013 11:37 am
One of our big gripes with BlackBerry 10 was the fact that you weren't able to change the notification/ringer volume using the volume buttons. Surprisingly the buttons only allowed for media volume control, which just seemed kind of strange. Thankfully in OS 10.1 you now have the option to choose what actions the volume buttons take - meaning you can set them to control either your notification...
The full list of BlackBerry Q10 keyboard shortcuts
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The full list of BlackBerry Q10 keyboard shortcuts

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 Apr 2013 2:06 pm
When the announcement of the BlackBerry Q10 came long ago, one key question keyboard loving BlackBerry fans had was whether or not BlackBerry had included the classic keyboard shortcuts everyone had come to know and love. Those shortcuts, most would say, help make a BlackBerry a BlackBerry and removing them would disrupt the experience. Luckily, we don't have to wonder what a QWERTY BlackBerry...
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How to upload videos directly to YouTube on BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 23 Apr 2013 12:10 am
Honestly, I don't take a lot of videos on my BlackBerry Z10. I'm more of a picture taking person. For those of you out there though that do take a lot of videos, there's always the issue of what to do with your videos after you've taken them. You can save them to your computer by directly pulling them off or use BlackBerry Link to sync them but of course, you then have to decide what to do...

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