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BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote now available for viewing

The keynote at BlackBerry Live 2013 truly blew some minds I think. With announcements such as BBM going cross platform, the BlackBerry Q5, and BBM Channels, I think it was one of the best keynotes I have seen from BlackBerry in quite some time. If you missed out on watching the keynote or just want to relive the moment, you can watch it all via the magic of the internet. The whole keynote session clocks in at around 99 minutes, so it has been conveniently broken down in to 4 segments for your viewing enjoyment.

What was your favorite part of the keynote? Let us know in the comments below.

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Bleacher Report Team Stream now available for BlackBerry 10

If you're a hardcore sports fan and using a BlackBerry 10 device, keeping up to date with all the latest news and scores just got a lot easier. Team Stream by Bleacher Report has arrived in BlackBerry World and is ready for both the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10. Using the app, you can select your favorite teams / sport and set up 'streams' to pull in scores, stories, videos, and pictures from all the best sources across the web including local papers, national websites, blogs, Twitter, and of course, Bleacher Report. Best of all, it's available for free. You can grab Team Streams for the link below.

Download Team Stream for BlackBerry 10

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CB10 wins BlackBerry Developer Community Award!

Tonight at BlackBerry Live 2013, our own Marcus Adolfsson won the BlackBerry Developer Community Award for Best Built for BlackBerry App! Okay, awesome, yes, but really - how many of you guys are surprised? CB10 is the most awesome app on BlackBerry 10 for a reason. It brings all of the latest, hottest BlackBerry news right to your device, operates smoothly using the native look and feel, while also being rich in functionality.

Mad props to Marcus for working his Swedish behind off on the app, and there are still plenty of more features yet to come. If you're curious, you can find out more about the winners over here. We'll be following up on our fellow winners shortly. As a prize, maybe we can get the name changed to CrackBerry at some point...

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Next up on our BlackBerry Live 2013 stage is Moog. they're bringing a high-quality synthesizer app to BlackBerry 10 geared towards professional and avid amateur musicians alike. The vast majority of the music jargon was well over my head, so let's let the official app feature list do the talking.

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Mark Rigley of QNX and Thorsten Heins, President and CEO, BlackBerry took the stage at BlackBerry Live 2013 to give everyone a good look at the QNX Bentley GT and show off the power of BlackBerry 10. We've seen the Bentley before at CES when Dan Dodge gave the CrackBerry Nation a demo but this time around it was a little more advanced, as they were able to demo updating the software on the car directly through a BlackBerry 10 device. Of course, no demo happens without some fun being added so Mark and Thorsten gave Vivek Bhardwaj (who faked being on vacation) a call over BBM Video using the dashboard display. Awesome!

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A quick look at the BlackBerry Elite Lounge at BlackBerry Live

Chances are you may of heard of the BlackBerry Elite program that BlackBerry rolled out last year. The team of Elite members are hand picked developers or BlackBerry 'super fans' who BlackBerry value greatly - not just for their dedication, but also for feedback.

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BlackBerry Achievement Award recipients announced

The votes have been cast and the results are now in. Held each year to recognize creative thinkers, entrepreneurs, exceptional businesses and developers who push limits, the BlackBerry Achievement Award recipients have been announced. This year, the awards were classified into five categories: App of the Year, Putting Customers First, Mobile Innovation of the Year, Making the World a Better Place, and Entrepreneur of the Year:

  • App of the Year Award - PriceCheck Pty Ltd -- PriceCheck Mobile for BlackBerry 10
  • Putting Customers First Winner: ING DIRECT Canada
  • Mobile Innovation of the Year Winner: DIRECTV
  • Making the World a Better Place Winner: e-Cycle LLC
  • Entrepreneur of the Year Winner: Nobex Technologies Inc

Congrats to all the winners and the finalists. If you're looking to learn more about the winners, finalists and their apps, you can read on down below for the full press release.

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What's the latest from Mobile Innovations at BlackBerry Live

We've featured Mobile Innovations here on CrackBerry many a time. The company - among other things - are focused on providing software and hardware solutions for law enforcement agencies. Many Police forces now use the BlackBerry PlayBook both in car and hand held but with the PlayBook now being a couple of years old and no new BlackBerry tablet news on the horizon I was interested to speak with Gary Bauer from Mobile Innovations to see how things are going and also what the future holds for them.

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CrackBerry Live: Talking with long-time mobile developer Damian Montero

We took a break from product demos at BlackBerry Live 2013 to chat with Damian Montero, who not only had a hell of a story to tell about his personal journey through mobile development, but was also sporting the best headwear at the show by far.

We got to check out his first smartphone, his busted-up limited edition BlackBerry Z10, and get his general impressions of working on BlackBerry, Damian's a great example of an enthusiastic developer that's getting a ton of support direct from BlackBerry.

Developers, how do your  experiences with BlackBerry line up with Damian's? Be sure to keep an eye on CrackBerry Live - who knows who we'll have on the livestream next?

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Hands on with Education Apps for BlackBerry 10

We told you just a short time ago that Education Apps was available for BlackBerry 10 devices - both the Z10 and Q10. I hooked up with the creator, George Burgess, at BlackBerry Live to go hands on with the app for the first time on BlackBerry 10.

As you will see from the video the app runs like a dream. With it being exam time in the UK, Education Apps could well be the perfect solution for helping you pass your exams without being tied down to a text book or computer.

The app is free to download and then it's just a case of purchasing the content you need - which is all very reasonably priced.

More information/Download Education Apps for BlackBerry 10

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When Alicia Keys took the stage at the BlackBerry Live keynote she not only brought up the scholars program for women in tech, but also mentioned an astonishing statistic: 56% of BlackBerry users are women. Building on that momentum, Ms. Keys moderated a session later in the day titled Women in Tech: Redefining Ambition with a distinguished panel that consisted of Reshma Saujani of Girls Who Code, Elisa Camahort-Page of BlogHer, and Leila Janah, Founder of Samasource. 

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CrackBerry Live: IT Manager for BlackBerry 10

CrackBerry Live: IT Manager for BlackBerry 10

During BlackBerry Live we had Paul Dumais stop by to show off IT Manager. The newly released BlackBerry 10 app is a simple tool for BlackBerry Server admins to easily manage their BES on the go from a BlackBerry 10 device. While the option for admins to use a web interface is always there, IT Manager cleans things up and allows for creating and deleting users, remote wipe of devices, setting IT policies, server status and more.

We got a quick demo of the app from Paul that you can check out in the video above. 

IT Manager is available now as a free trial with various paid subscriptions for long-term use. 

More information/Download IT Manager

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CrackBerry Live: ProClip mounts the BlackBerry Z10, Q10, and Q5 in your car

Next up on our BlackBerry Live 2013 stage was ProClip USA. They make every kind of car mounting solution for smartphones you could imagine, and they were at the show here in Orlando showing off their products for the BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry Z10, and even the brand new BlackBerry Q5.

Everything they make for BB10 devices have Built for BlackBerry certification, and tailor fit to specific car models. A bunch of 'em have built-in plugs for keeping your device charged in transit, which can be something of a necessity if you're doing GPS navigation on a lengthy roadtrip.

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CrackBerry Live: Boxtone talks Mobile Service Management and BlackBerry 10

On the heels of their latest announcement, we had a chance to talk with Brian Reed of Boxtone who showed off the new mobile service management options for BES 10. Boxtone manages deployment of thousands of BlackBerry devices for various companies and have amazing tools for admins.

Using the Boxtone tools, admins can view their dashboard, real-time analytics, automated support and much more across all of the devices in use.

If you're not too clear on just how Boxtone works, check out the video above as Brian does a great job going over the basics of the dashboard and showing just how easy it is to manage any number of users with the Boxtone tools.  

More information about Boxtone

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BES 10 continues to gain momentum in North America - 'BlackBerry remains our enterprise standard'

When it comes to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 there has been a steady stream of announcements detailing companies whom have already rolled support the services as their enterprise mobility management solution. Canadian Tire Corporation, ING DIRECT, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Ricoh Canada and Torys LLP are already up and running and the momentum is continuing within North America. 

“We are placing BlackBerry 10 orders with our North American carriers,” said Claudette McGowan, Vice President, Digital Workspace Services, BMO Financial Group.  “BlackBerry remains our enterprise standard and we've begun deploying within our environment.”

“As a CIO, I know that when I give my employees a BlackBerry smartphone, everything is going to work with limited effort required by our IT administrators,” said Nigel Carpenter, Chief Information Officer, Canadian Diabetes Association. “For me, when it comes down to core business functionality, it’s a no brainer that BlackBerry is the only way to go.”

For many organizations, the move into the new offerings is simply the logical choice. BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 offers mobile device management, mobile application management and secure mobile connectivity, and delivers a cost-efficient and reliable solution for business customers.

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CrackBerry Live: Bluetooth controllers and NFC-enabled poker on BlackBerry 10

At another one of our BlackBerry Live 2013 interviews, I had the chance to talk with Sean Paul Taylor, R&D machine for gaming at BlackBerry. We had caught up at GDC earlier this year when they were chatting up Bluetooth controller support, and that's still very much a part of their message to game developers here in Orlando.

This go-around, they were demonstrating the Moga Pro controller working with the Z10. With all of the comfort of a console-style controller, you can play BB10 games with renewed precision, more screen real estate, and with HDMI out, you can enjoy these on the big screen. The important thing to note here is that HID support has been in BlackBerry 10 all along, but hasn't really been promoted. With any luck, BlackBerry Jam Americas will be an opportunity to spread the word.

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Deal of the Day: Save 48% on the Seidio SURFACE Case for BlackBerry Z10

Today Only: Buy the Seidio SURFACE Case for BlackBerry Z10 and save $16.95!

Crafted from a hard yet flexible material, the SURFACE Case provides an amazingly thin layer of protection without adding the excessive bulk of other cases. This case consists of interlocking top and bottom pieces that fit your BlackBerry Z10 snugly, and the soft touch finish provides a great feel and better grip without attracting lint. Comes in black, blue, red or purple.

List Price: $34.95      Today Only: $18.00

Deal also available in the Canada store

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 	  Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Confirms BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 Deployment

BlackBerry has announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the largest department in the nation, is currently deploying BlackBerry 10 devices and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10.  The LASD is already and existing BlackBerry customer and will now be moving to BlackBerry 10 to increase the capabilities of their on-the-go devices. Coupling new BlackBerry 10 devices with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 will give the LASD the security they need while still allowing users to get things done.

Press Release

ORLANDO, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - May 15, 2013) - BlackBerry Live 2013 - BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB) today announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is currently deploying BlackBerry® 10 and BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10.

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CrackBerry Live Show - Monday Night

If you missed the live stream on Monday night you're in luck. As we got things rolling at BlackBerry Live we fired up the cameras and took to the stage to kick off our CrackBerry Live show. Kevin and I eased into it a bit with a casual chat but it didn't take long to find a few guests to put on the spot. We grabbed up anyone that was willing to talk with us live which, as it turns out, proved to be quite a good bunch. 

We had a chance to chat with some great folks including:

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CrackBerry Live: BlackBerry Jam Americas debrief with Alec Saunders and Demian Borba

Remember, BlackBerry Live 2013 isn't all about the solutions showcase, free Z10s, and the fine food. BlackBerry Jam Americas has been folded into the show for developers to have plenty to do, including informative sessions and open labs with the latest tools. Kevin and Adam had a chat with VP of Developer Relations Alec Saunders and platform evangelist Demian Borba about BlackBerry 10 momentum, promoting app innovation, and reaching developers in universities.

We'll be on CrackBerry Live later on today, so be sure to keep an eye on our video stream for more awesome interviews. 

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