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BlackBerry theme roundup - May 15, 2013
BlackBerry Themes | 5 Comments

BlackBerry theme roundup - May 15, 2013

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 15 May 2013 9:24 am

Welcome to another edition of our theme roundup my fellow theme addicts. I hope you all had a great weekend! Now it's time to get back to work and I have some great themes to show you in the roundup this week. Be sure to click on the jump and check them out.

If you developed a theme you want to share or see featured in the contest or discovered a really great one out there by all means shoot it on over to us! Submit your tips and suggestions to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com for consideration. I hope you enjoy this week's picks so be sure to click on the jump to check them out.

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Tune in to CrackBerry Live today at 9am EDT

Posted by Adam Zeis on 15 May 2013 8:29 am
Tune in to CrackBerry Live today at 9am EDT

Just a friendly reminder that today we push up the CrackBerry Live show today since it's our last day at the show. Things are winding down here in Orlando for BlackBerry Live 2013 but that isn't stopping us from packing in a bit more live content. 

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CrackBerry Humor | 39 Comments

BlackBerry: The Next Great Entrepreneurs

Posted by Michelle Haag on 15 May 2013 2:16 am
BlackBerry: The Next Great Entrepreneurs


As in previous BlackBerry Jam keynotes, Alec Saunders, Christopher Smith and Marty Mallick are back, but this time they aren't singing. Previously known for their hits "The Waiting", "Keep On Loving You", and "At Last", this year the guys did something a little different and put together a parody of a reality TV competition. If you aren't in Orlando right now, or if you missed the BlackBerry Jam keynote, this is your chance to see just what the Developer Relations team at BlackBerry has cooked up for your enjoyment.

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Developers | 26 Comments

CrackBerry Live: Hookflash brings open-source cross-platform video chat to BlackBerry 10

Posted by Simon Sage on 15 May 2013 2:02 am
CrackBerry Live: Hookflash brings open-source cross-platform video chat to BlackBerry 10

One company we bumped into at BlackBerry Live 2013 was Hookflash. Using their OpenPeer SDK, they've managed to get video chat working between BlackBerry 10 and iOS in relatively little time.

Given it's still in a rough beta state, and we've seen video chat solutions on BlackBerry 10 before, what's really cool here is that the wholething is open-source. This opens the doors wide open to developers that have their own machinations in mind. For example, oen feature they see as coming down the line with their client is the ability to record video chats. As is, it's pretty cool to have another video chat option between iOS and BlackBerry 10, and no doubt it will be looking much better once it exits beta. 

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New Instagram leak works great on BlackBerry 10!
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New Instagram leak works great on BlackBerry 10!

Posted by Michelle Haag on 14 May 2013 11:14 pm

There were a lot of official announcements made today at BlackBerry Live 2013, but here is an unofficial one for you. There is a new Instagram .bar file floating around that is a newer version than the last working one, that actually works quite a bit better than the last one. This leaked version seems to fix that annoying Facebook work around we had to use to get the last one to sign in, so no more of that. Also, as this is a newer version, there is at least one of the new filters (Willow) and it's running a bit faster than before, from my observation.

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Podcasts | 34 Comments

CrackBerry Live Podcast: BlackBerry Live 2013 Tuesday Edition

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 9:18 pm
CrackBerry Live Podcast: BlackBerry Live 2013 Tuesday Edition

The first official day of BlackBerry Live 2013 (and our second in Orlando) kicked off with a bang - a big general session ripe with announcements. A new device, new apps, new initiatives, and a reinvigorated attitude from BlackBerry. Kevin, Adam, Bla1ze and Simon run through all of the news while trying to stay on topic, not go obnoxiously long and thereby irritate our insanely patient producer, John Pozadzides.

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CrackBerry Live: Interview with the inventor of BBM, Gary Klassen!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 7:28 pm
CrackBerry Live: Interview with the inventor of BBM, Gary Klassen!

On the day when BlackBerry announced that BBM is going cross platform to support both iOS and Android, we had the lucky opportunity to sit down with Gary Klassen.

If you're not familiar with Gary Klassen, you should read this article we posted back in 2011, where we gave Gary the CrackBerry salute for being the Inventor of BlackBerry Messenger. That's right, Gary literally wrote version 1.0 of BBM. We owe a lot to him! Then be sure to hit up the video above as we discuss today's BBM news with Gary. 

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Endomondo now available for BlackBerry 10
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Endomondo now available for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Michelle Haag on 14 May 2013 5:48 pm

We'd heard last week that Endomondo might have some news for us during BlackBerry Live, and though I haven't seen an official announcement, Endomondo is now available for BlackBerry 10 devices in BlackBerry World. Endomondo is ideal for running, cycling, walking and any other distance-based activity. You can head on over and download it from the link below.

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From the Third Screen to the First Screen: Mobile Media and BBM Channels

Posted by James Richardson on 14 May 2013 5:39 pm
From the Third Screen to the First Screen: Mobile Media and BBM Channels

I popped along to the above session here at BlackBerry Live earlier today to check out what the panel of BlackBerry staff as well as a couple independent business owners thought about how BBM Channels would affect marketing.

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BlackBerry Jam heading to Hong Kong and Barcelona!

Posted by Richard Devine on 14 May 2013 4:57 pm
BlackBerry Jam heading to Hong Kong and Barcelona!

BlackBerry Live is in full swing in Orlando, but looking to the future BlackBerry has announced the next two stops on the BlackBerry Jam calendar for BlackBerry Jam Asia and BlackBerry Jam Europe. For those of you who are regulars to either conference, the venues have been changed up for the next conferences.

BlackBerry Jam Asia will take place this coming September 26 and 27 in beautiful Hong Kong, moving on from the 2012 venue of Bangkok, Thailand. For the first time too, the BlackBerry Jam Europe event will move away from Amsterdam, and instead take place in Barcelona, Spain. Usually set for early February, Jam Europe is moving forwards a little for 2014 and will take place over January 21 and 22.

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BlackBerry Apps | 62 Comments

Songza going native for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 4:18 pm
Songza going native for BlackBerry 10

One of the most popular streaming music services out there is Songza. As most folks know, their app in BlackBerry World right now is an Android port. That said though, it won't be for long. During the BlackBerry Jam keynote today, Eric Davich, from Songza took the stage to let everyone know they'd be making the switch to native for several reasons. BlackBerry users that make use of Songza are extremely engaging, Songza wants to leverage the power of BlackBerry Messenger and tap into the access that BlackBerry offers through NFC. And finally, demand. Songza has heard BlackBerry customers loud and clear -- they want a native solution. As of now, their isn't any expected launch date for a native Songza release but just knowing its in the works should be enough to hold folks over.

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CrackBerry Live: BlackBerry Live General Session Debrief with BlackBerry Product Manager Michael Clewley

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 3:45 pm
CrackBerry Live: BlackBerry Live General Session Debrief with BlackBerry Product Manager Michael Clewley

 

Our good buddy Michael Clewley swung by the CrackBerry Live booth at BlackBerry Live 2013 to run through the whirlwind of announcements coming out of the general session. He and Kevin talked about BBM going cross-platform, BES 10.1, and the BlackBerry Q5. 

If you want to follow the show as it happens, head on over to crackberry.com/live! We'll be doing interviews throughout the show, and we've got a live chat rolling.

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BlackBerry and Flurry announce Flurry Analytics for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 3:36 pm
BlackBerry and Flurry announce Flurry Analytics for BlackBerry 10

For developers, having insight as to how people use their apps is essential. It allows developers to better understand their customers, where they're coming from and how they're engaging. To offer BlackBerry developers greater tools, BlackBerry has now teamed up with Flurry Analytics and the Flurry Analytics dashboard services will be available to BlackBerry 10 developers. Those interested in integrating Flurry into their app can sign up for more information via the Flurry website or head on over to the BlackBerry Github repo to download the API sample apps.

Learn more about Flurry Analytics

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BlackBerry developer roadmaps updated - 10.2 SDK beta coming in June

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 2:39 pm
BlackBerry developer roadmaps updated - 10.2 SDK beta coming in June

Sitting in on the BlackBerry Jam keynote, BlackBerry has announced a few updates for developers and laid out their plans for some upcoming updates. All of the BlackBerry developer roadmaps have been updated, BlackBerry 10.2 will see a beta SDK roll out and in June and for those who've been wondering about the Android app player, BlackBerry once again confirmed the update to Android 4.2.2 is still planned. Some of the highlights that developers will soon have access to tap into once the SDK's roll out:

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Editorial | 17 Comments

Thorsten Heins and Nick Fry from Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team up for a chat

Posted by James Richardson on 14 May 2013 2:36 pm
Thorsten Heins and Nick Fry from Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team up for a chat

One of the sessions that took place earlier at BlackBerry Live in Orlando was where Nick Fry - the CEO of the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS team got together with BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins to discuss the relationship between the two companies since BlackBerry made the decision to sponsor the Formula 1 team.

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Devices | 89 Comments

BlackBerry Q5 photo gallery

Posted by Simon Sage on 14 May 2013 2:19 pm
BlackBerry Q5 photo gallery

We've had the quick video tour of the Q5 at BlackBerry Live 2013, but let's take a closer look in this photo gallery. We've got shots of the white, black, and red version, but unfortunately the pink one was locked away under glass for the time being.

Like I said in my original hands-on, the Q5 has a very glossy finish, but that's perfect to show off the eye-popping paint jobs. The keyboard sits very low on the device, and it's very easy to handle between the gently curved rear and slim profile. 

How do you think this Q5 looks? Are the colors a big attraction, or do you put function over form?

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Gameloft unleashes Modern Combat 4 for BlackBerry 10

Posted by Bla1ze on 14 May 2013 1:51 pm
Gameloft unleashes Modern Combat 4 for BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry gave everyone a heads up that it was arriving last week and now the wait is over. The epic first person shooter Modern Combat 4 has arrived for BlackBerry 10 and is jammed packed with visual goodness to push your device to its limits. Just in case you're not familiar with the game, you get to take on the role of an elite soldier who must track down and protect the worlds leaders and protect them from a terrorist group. Keeping with the current sale Gameloft is running, you can grab Modern Combat 4 from BlackBerry World for only $0.99. You'll want to make note though, it's only available for the BlackBerry Z10 and it does come in at over 1GB so you'll want to get on some WiFi in order to get it downloaded.

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Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:39 pm
Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

Live from BlackBerry Live 2013, it's the CrackBerry Live Show!

BIG DAY TODAY: With the BlackBerry Live Keynote behind us, we have LOTS to talk about today. The Q5 is announced, as is BBM Channels and we even got word that BBM will soon be going cross-platform. A BIG day for BlackBerry. Be sure to tune in live!

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Recording Now: CrackBerry Live at BlackBerry Live 2013!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:34 pm
Recording Now: CrackBerry Live at BlackBerry Live 2013!

Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, for another day of CrackBerry Live! We'll be firing up the cameras around 2:15pm ET and keep things rolling past 5pm. Be sure to join in on the live chat below!

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BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote Live Blog!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 14 May 2013 1:05 pm
BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote Live Blog!

The BlackBerry Jam Americas Keynote session is ON. Tune into the coverage below!

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