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BlackBerry fans in the US looking to pick up the BlackBerry Q10 will soon be able to do so, with the first QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry 10 devices launching as soon as early June. The first carriers to open up pre-registration for the much sought after device are Verizon and Sprint! You can head over to their websites at the links below to sign up for updates to stay in the loop regarding ordering the phone including pricing, release date, and more. Of course, we'll have all that info too, so keep your eyes on CrackBerry for all the new information as it becomes available!

Will you be picking up the BlackBerry Q10 in the US? Let us know in the comments below.

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The QNX Bentley has just taken to the stage at BlackBerry Live and the whole OS is actually running BlackBerry 10. A perfect demo of this was the car receiving a BBM video call from Vivek - clearly this doesn't work while driving!

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BlackBerry boasts 120,000 apps

BlackBerry boasts 120,000 apps

At BlackBerry Live 2013, CEO Thorsten Heins announced that BlackBerry World was hosting 120,000 apps. Highlighted in the slides were new and upcoming titles like Modern Combat 4, Moog, Soundhound, and iHeartRadio, as well as some existing ones like Bloomberg and Blaq. 

The high-demand apps are flocking to BlackBerry 10 - most recently, Skype to the Z10 by way of the recent 10.1 update, but there are plenty more that we're going to be checking out in the showcase here at the show. 

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BlackBerry Q5 QWERTY announced - Coming in red, white, black and pink

With the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10 already announced and rolling out, QWERTY keyboard users now have another device to choose from. Taking the stage at BlackBerry Live 2013, BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins, took the time to go ahead and announce the all new BlackBerry Q5. The full QWERTY device will be coming in several colors including red, white, black and pink. 

BlackBerry is excited to bring a new BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5, to our customers in selected markets around world," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of BlackBerry. "The BlackBerry Q5 gives you the best of everything with its cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 functionality and a physical QWERTY keyboard. It is for youthful fans that are passionate, confident and bold, and it makes it easy for them to have fun, create, share and stay connected.

We'll be getting some hands on love with the BlackBerry Q5 as soon as possible. For now though, you can jump below to read on through for the full press release. we've also opened up the BlackBerry Q5 forums as well, so feel to hop in there to discuss it some more.

Discuss more in the BlackBerry Q5 forums

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BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 Version 10.1 Now Available for Download

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WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 14, 2013) - BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB) today announced BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10 version 10.1, an update to BlackBerry's multi-platform Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution that provides device and app management for BYOD and corporate-owned BlackBerry®, iOS® and Android™ devices. Today's update brings new "Regulated-level" IT policy controls and settings for government agencies and customers in regulated industries who require an advanced level of security, control and logging of BlackBerry® 10 smartphones. It also allows customers to support BlackBerry 10 and Bla ckBerry OS smartphones from a single server.

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Skype now available for the BlackBerry Z10

Skype now available for the BlackBerry Z10

We saw Skype pop up in BlackBerry World over the weekend for the BlackBerry Z10, but at that point only users running a leaked version of OS 10.1 could get at it. Today with the announcement that OS 10.1 will be rolling out for the Z10, users will finally be able to install Skype from BlackBerry World.

It's been a hot topic for months now and as BlackBerry Q10 users have had access to Skype since launch, Z10 users can now take part in the fun as well. 

Once you update your Z10 to OS 10.1, Skype should show in BlackBerry World for you to download. 

More information/Download Skype for BlackBerry 10

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BlackBerry Q10 landing in U.S. early June

BlackBerry Q10 landing in U.S. early June

Today at BlackBerry Live 2013, CEO Thorsten Heins confirmed that the BlackBerry Q10 would reaching U.S. carriers, specifically Verizon, in early June. That's not quite the May timeframe we were expecting, but close enough. Americans, can you hold out a few more weeks, or will you buckle and snag a Z10 instead?

Tune into our BlackBerry Live 2013 liveblog for all of the latest news!

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BlackBerry Z10 OS 10.1 update coming today

BlackBerry Z10 OS 10.1 update coming today

During the BlackBerry Live keynote this morning, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins let the world know that the BlackBerry Z10 will be receiving the long-awaited OS 10.1 update starting today. OS 10.1 already up and running on the BlackBerry Q10, but now Z10 users will be able to take advantage of all the new features in the OS update as well. 

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Deal of the Day: Save 40% on the Body Glove DropSuit Rugged Case for BlackBerry Z10

Today Only: Buy the Body Glove DropSuit Rugged Case for BlackBerry Z10 and save $9.99!

This case has uniquely designed corners that have a shock dissipation system to absorb impact and defend against bumps and scratches. The strategically placed side bumpers provide a secure grip and are reinforced for drop protection. Additionally, this rugged case contains an embedded anti-microbial agent that prevents the growth of odor, stain-causing bacteria, and other microorganisms.

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All eyes may be on BlackBerry Live at the moment but here's some good news for Three UK customers. The BlackBerry Q10 is now available to buy with a couple of super value plans on offer.

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BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote Live Blog!

BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote Live Blog!

 

This is it! Tune into our Live Blog coverage of the BlackBerry Live 2013 Keynote right here. Comments will be automatically approved before and after the keynote, but will go into a moderation queue while the action heats up (only really good, on point comments will be published). Enjoy the show!

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BoxTone Announces Support for BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10

Boxtone has announced today that they will be supporting BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. Boxtone will offer Mobile Service Managent support that includes real-time performance monitoring as well as dashboards, consoles and reports for operations and service desk teams. They will be exhibiting the Enterprise Mobility Management platform this week during BlackBerry Live.

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Reminder: Tune in to the BlackBerry Live keynote live blog tomorrow at 9am EDT

Just a quick reminder before we shut down for the night that we'll be hitting it hard tomorrow starting with the general session keynote at 9am EDT.

The keynote will kick off BlackBerry Live with BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, CMO Frank Boulben and COO Kristian Tear taking the stage along with some "special guests" to talk BlackBerry 10, the future of mobile computing and more. 

We'll be manning the press seats and bringing you the play-by-play, so don't miss out. After the keynote is over things won't slow down either. We'll bring you all our thoughts on whatever announcements there may be and we'll also keep things going as Alec Saunders leads off for the BlackBerry Jam keynote at 1:00pm EDT.

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Texas Hold'em King updated with NFC & BBM support for private tables

Magmic has been busy over the past little while updating Texas Hold'em King with new feature additions and for BlackBlackBerry Live they really wanted to have something special available. The latest update rolling out pushes the version number into 1.1 and adds the ability to create a private table and connect your BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 contacts through BBM or NFC.

Tables created will remain private for 10 minutes while you play to give a window of time for your friends to get into the game. Just bump devices for NFC or invite over BBM and you're good to go. There is a bit of criteria in order for it all to work though and that is that you need 100,000 in chips available. That's a higher level of entry for some folks but if you fall into that area, it's a pretty sweet addition to the game. 

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BlackBerry Live 2013 - Day 1 wrap-up

BlackBerry Live 2013 - Day 1 wrap-up

The CrackBerry crew just wrapped up their first day at BlackBerry Live 2013, and even though things don't get officially started until tomorrow, there was still plenty to do. I didn't get in until the late afternoon thanks to a missed connection on Sunday resulting in an impromptu roadtrip from Tampa to Orlando with some nice guys from BlackBerry and BitHeads, but from what the guys tell me, the morning had plenty of attendees coming in and getting ready for a busy week.

By the time I got to the World Center, CrackBerry's show floor presence was already well-established.  We had tables set up across from registration with all of the power and fat internet pipes we would need for our dozen team members at the show. TVs, a backdrop, and stage were already set up, and before long our buddy John Pozadzides showed up with an arsenal of video equipment.

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Hands-on with the T-Mobile BlackBerry Q10

While cruising the BlackBerry Live 2013 showcase, we managed to check out T-Mobile's BlackBerry Q10. The model number showed up as SQN-100-5 as expected, and it was running OS 10.1.

It's still hard to gage how much carrier in-your-faceness we'll see on the T-Mobile version, but the rep there said that we'll see similar (if not identical) preloads as the Z10. Physical branding on the device is more of a grey area, since this one, much like the Sprint model being shown off here at the show, is also straight from BlackBerry, complete with serial number engraving. 

So, T-Mobile customers, are you digging on the Q10? Is an affordable, no-contract plan plus a physical keyboard a winning combo, or is there something about the other carriers that's winning you over? Maybe the Z10 is more your speed?

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Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

Watch the CrackBerry Live Show!

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

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Hands-on with the Sprint BlackBerry Q10

Here at BlackBerry Live 2013 we got our grubby mitts all over Sprint's upcoming BlackBerry Q10. Sprint took a pass on the Z10 for the time being, but there are plenty of QWERTY loyalists bound to be interested in the Q10. Obviously you won't be seeing any serial numbers on the retail unit, and the reps at the show were coy about whether or not we'd see any physical branding on the device.

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Alicia Keys BlackBerry Live performance to be livestreamed tomorrow night!

As you may have heard, Alicia Keys and a batch of other artists will be rocking BlackBerry Live 2013 attendees from Universal Studios tomorrow night. Just because you're not here doesn't mean you should miss out on the fun, though. BlackBerry's Creative Director will be on stage from 7:00 PM EST onwards as a part of her Keep Moving campaign. Her Keysness will be joined byMiguel, Alabama Shakes, Maria Gadú, and Cedric Gervais. Tune in here!

There's also going to be a livestream of the general session tomorrow morning at 9 AM EST, which you'll be able to catch here

 

 

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For those of you who made the journey to BlackBerry Live in Orlando this week, BlackBerry4Biz tweeted a pretty sweet contest for attendees. While everyone in attendance at BlackBerry Live will be getting a brand new BlackBerry Z10, some fans may also leave with a Q10 in one hand.

For your chance to win the sexy BlackBerry Q10, simply take a photo from the event and tweet it with the hashtag #BBLive and #photo.

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