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Message to Netflix: BlackBerry does support streaming protected content

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 25 May 2013 11:47 am
Message to Netflix: BlackBerry does support streaming protected content

And so the Netflix on BlackBerry drama series continues.... 

In this episode, we have a BlackBerry fan asking Netflix in their support forums why Netflix is not available on BlackBerry 10.

Jeremy, a Netflix employee, replies that the reason is because there is not a commercially available solution for streaming protected content on the platform. Wrong answer.

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CrackBerry Polls | 167 Comments

Should QNX just be called BlackBerry?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 May 2013 11:13 am
Should QNX just be called BlackBerry?

When BlackBerry acquired QNX way back in April of 2010, the speculation was all about BlackBerry (RIM at the time) nudging into in-car infotainment. QNX was all about in-car goodness at the time, but as we've seen over the last three years, they are much, much more.

We've seen pieces of QNX all over. At full-form inside the awesome QNX Porsche and new QNX Bentley, and of course the BlackBerry PlayBook. QNX has moved on to more than just cars, even though it may not be obvious at first glance. 

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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg take front row for Monaco Grand Prix

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 May 2013 10:25 am
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg take front row for Monaco Grand Prix

I woke up extra early today to get prepped for the final Monaco Grand Prix qualifier. It is my first "official" race weekend since becoming an Formula 1 fan (thanks to BlackBerry) so needless to say I was totally pumped to show my support.

As things got up and running, Mercedes AMG Petronas teammates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton took charge and rocked out the qualifier. 

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In honor of Memorial Day, receive FREE SHIPPING this weekend at ShopCrackBerry!

Posted by ShopCrackBerry on 25 May 2013 9:56 am
In honor of Memorial Day, receive FREE SHIPPING this weekend at ShopCrackBerry!

In honor of the Memorial Day Weekend, if you're in the United States you will receive FREE SHIPPING on your ShopCrackBerry.com order. This special offer is valid all weekend long until Monday night (midnight PT).

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Devices | 84 Comments

The diamond encrusted BlackBerry Q10 will set you back $31,000

Posted by Adam Zeis on 25 May 2013 8:53 am
The diamond encrusted BlackBerry Q10 will set you back $31,000

If the 24kt gold BlackBerry Q10 wasn't quite up to snuff, maybe a diamond encrusted version is more your style. Thanks to Amosu you can have just that.

The limited-edition Q10 is over the top by most standards but it's not the first time we've seen such an extravagant device and certainly won't be the last.

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BlackBerry Apps | 39 Comments

Need a fantastic alarm app? Check out Alarm X for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 25 May 2013 8:36 am
Need a fantastic alarm app? Check out Alarm X for BlackBerry 10

With the current version of BlackBerry 10 we of course get an alarm clock, but as yet multiple alarms are not supported. Alarm X for BlackBerry 10 allows for multiples and a whole bunch more and it's a really nice native BlackBerry app.

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.2342 for the BlackBerry Z10

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 May 2013 11:14 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.2342 for the BlackBerry Z10

While I'm sure most of you out there who installed OS 10.1.0.2009 onto your BlackBerry Z10, have not even yet settled into it, another leaked OS is now available for download. Like the BlackBerry Q10, this one is sitting at OS 10.1.0.2342 thanks to forums member lbfe and is a full autoloader package for BlackBerry Z10 Models STL100-2, 3 and 4. If you're looking to know what's fixed, updated and still buggy, you'll need to hit the forums in order to comb through the info.

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.2342 for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 May 2013 8:41 pm
Leaked OS 10.1.0.2342 for the BlackBerry Q10

With all the attention the BlackBerry Z10 has been getting by way of leaked OS', I was starting to wonder when the BlackBerry Q10 would get some of the same love. I'm not wondering any more though as a new OS has popped up in the CrackBerry forums. OS 10.1.0.2342 is what we're looking at and while it is noted to be a SQN100-3 release but before I went posting it all willy-nilly, I did test it out on my own personal BlackBerry Q10 which is a SQN100-1 and it loads perfectly fine. That's not to say there might be not be some underlying issues, again it is a leaked OS, but if you have a SQN100-1 or SQN100-3 you might want to give it a go.

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BlackBerry Q1 2014 fiscal results to be announced on Friday, June 28th, 2013

Posted by Bla1ze on 24 May 2013 6:56 pm
BlackBerry Q1 2014 fiscal results to be announced on Friday, June 28th, 2013

With all the talks surrounding supply chain checks, analyst comments and just how well BlackBerry 10 devices are selling, it's soon time to put some real numbers into play. As a reminder, BlackBerry will report their first quarter fiscal 2014 results on Friday, June 28th, 2013. 

A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 8 am ET, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-814-4859 or by visiting BlackBerry Investor Events website on your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry Tablet or PC. As always, we'll be tuned into the event, hosting a live blog and have plenty of follow-up commentary after.

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Ten Important Observations from BlackBerry Live 2013

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 24 May 2013 6:51 pm
Ten Important Observations from BlackBerry Live 2013

After BlackBerry World finished last year, I wrote a post titled 5 Important Observations from BlackBerry World 2012. 

With the event now renamed to BlackBerry Live, and BlackBerry 10 phones now on the market and in our hands, I'm doubling it up this year to ten important observations. 

There's a lot to cover here, so let's dive right into it. And note, these observations are not listed in any order of importance. They're all important!

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BlackBerry Apps | 67 Comments

Have you checked out our BBM Channels forum yet?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 May 2013 4:24 pm
Have you checked out our BBM Channels forum yet?

If you're starting to fall into the groove with BBM Channels, you may now be searching for even more channels to subscribe to. While there is a section within BBM that lists featured channels, there is no other way to discover new ones that may interest you. Of course you're all following our official CrackBerry channel, Kevin, Bla1ze and myself already (if not you should be) so what next?

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How does the Q5 add to the BlackBerry story?

Posted by Chris Umiastowski on 24 May 2013 2:57 pm
How does the Q5 add to the BlackBerry story?

Last week during BlackBerry Live, only a few major announcements were made. We’ve already discussed the cross-platform BBM launch platforms in detail but we haven’t really talked in depth about what the other announcement means to the company. Yes folks ... I’m talking about the BlackBerry Q5.

When Thorsten Heins unveiled the slick lower cost QWERTY device on stage, pretty much everyone noticed two things. First, it’s not expected to come to the US market. Instead its more of a play on emerging markets. Second, no pricing information was disclosed at all. So we’re left to guess.

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Bored with a buddy? Why not get it on with Pool Two Player for BlackBerry 10

Posted by James Richardson on 24 May 2013 1:52 pm
Bored with a buddy? Why not get it on with Pool Two Player for BlackBerry 10

I've been pretty keen on playing pool on my smartphones over the years and there has been some decent and many not so good ones available. I recently found Pool Two Player in BlackBerry World and as the name suggests the game is designed for you and a friend to play together. Now, I'm not talking about two devices being connected - with this game you can just use the one BlackBerry 10 handset and take it in turns to pot your balls.

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Double your protection with the Incipio Dualpro Case for the BlackBerry Q10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 May 2013 12:50 pm
Double your protection with the Incipio Dualpro Case for the BlackBerry Q10

While I'm finding it hard to decide on just what case to use on my BlackBerry Q10, I've found the Incipio Dualpro Case to take top honors so far. With it's simple design and two-layers of protection it's one that will be hard to beat. 

Although it has two-layers, it doesn't add much bulk to the Q10 which is great. The inner layer is a silicone skin that wraps tightly around the device while the outer hard shell clamps it all together. That means two layers of protection on all the corners which, if you're like me, is where you need the most protection. Every time I drop my device it always manages to land on the corners, so this case helps keep me from losing my mind.

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Leaked OS 10.1.0.2009 for the BlackBerry Z10

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 May 2013 11:45 am
Leaked OS 10.1.0.2009 for the BlackBerry Z10

What fun would Friday be with a new BlackBerry Z10 leak? Here's one to play with before the long weekend (in the US at least). Filling in for lbfe, Kris dropped this leak in the forums earlier today.

This one is tricky as it's technically for the STL100-4 but has been tested and works on the STL100-2 and STL100-3 as well. Soooooo, once again - be careful - if you don't know what you're doing then just move along. 

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Save $50 on a BlackBerry Q10 today at Best Buy Canada

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 May 2013 11:23 am
Save $50 on a BlackBerry Q10 today at Best Buy Canada

Any Canadians who have yet to pick up a new BlackBerry Q10 may want to check out Best Buy today. The retailer is offering the BlackBerry Q10 on TELUS, Rogers and Bell for $50 off the regular $199.99 price.

That means you can purchase and activate a new Q10 on a 3-year term for just $149.99, today only. 

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CrackBerry Polls | 264 Comments

CrackBerry Asks: Do you think BBM should go cross-platform?

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 May 2013 10:49 am
CrackBerry Asks: Do you think BBM should go cross-platform?

Last week at BlackBerry Live is was announced that BBM will finally be going cross-platform this summer. Android and iOS users will soon be able to get in on the best messaging service around and easily keep in touch with their BlackBerry friends. At first it will just be straight-up messaging, but soon to follow will be full features like BBM Voice and BBM Video.

We've seen arguments both for and against cross-platform over the years. Some argue that it's a bad move for BlackBerry, while others think it's a great move for many reasons. Whatever your stance, it's going to happen in just a few months, so only time will tell.

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Instagram still not "officially" available on BlackBerry 10; here's our first car winner and we're giving away a second!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 24 May 2013 9:33 am
Instagram still not "officially" available on BlackBerry 10; here's our first car winner and we're giving away a second!

Apps, Apps, Apps! Going into BlackBerry Live last week, one of the things I think everybody in the CrackBerry community was hoping to see was the announcement of more BIG name apps coming onto the BlackBerry 10 platform. 

Leading up to the show and with the launch of OS 10.1, we now have Skype on BB10. For me, that's the most important of the big three apps -- Skype, Instagram, Netflix -- that the CrackBerry community has been clamoring about for months.

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Soccer Ticker updated with Q10 support for you football fans

Posted by James Richardson on 24 May 2013 6:09 am
Soccer Ticker updated with Q10 support for you football fans

We reviewed Soccer Ticker on the BlackBerry Z10 a short while ago but today sees the roll out of version 1.0.1.82 which enables Q10 owners to download the free application. With the Champions League Final taking place this weekend Soccer Ticker is the perfect way to keep up to date with the match on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

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