OS 6.0.0.450 leaks for the Torch 9800

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Gunnar Saxon

Looks like we’ve got a leak fresh off the presses for everyone’s favorite BlackBerry Slider. As with all leaks, no release notes are included so let us know if you find anything outstanding. The leak can be downloaded here.

Also, as always, please remember not to do this if you do not know what you’re doing. BBerryDog and it’s affiliates are not responsible for any damage incurred while using or loading a leaked OS. Feel free to check out our How-To Guides for information on backing up your device and loading an OS.

via: CrackBerry

RIM posts surprising Q3 2010 results

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Taylor Martin

While it hasn’t appeared to be a great year for RIM, thanks to the increasingly popular Android and iPhone, it was still a record year for the company. Their US market share is slipping away, and they are definitely scrambling to make the necessary changes, but RIM is actually showing substantial growth. It appears numbers are up almost across the board.

Some of us were worried about RIM and how they would fare amongst the other popular operating systems. While I’m certain they weren’t destined to stay on top forever, they’re still doing well and holding their own. Given some time to rehash some ideas and pull all of the pieces together (TAT, QNX, etc.), they may have the opportunity to surprise everyone once again. They seem to be very good at that.

Here is the official report:

RESEARCH IN MOTION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported record third quarter results for the three months ended November 27, 2010 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP)

Highlights:

Record BlackBerry® smartphone shipments of 14.2 million grew 40% over the same quarter
last year
Revenue grew 40% over the same quarter last year to $5.5 billion
Q3 Earnings per share of $1.74 were up 58% over the same quarter last year
Cash increased by $446 million to $2.5 billion at the end of the quarter
Q3 Results:
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $5.49 billion, up 19% from $4.62 billion in the previous quarter and up 40% from $3.92 billion in the same quarter of last year. The revenue breakdown for the quarter was approximately 82% for devices, 15% for service, and 3% for software and other revenue.

During the quarter, RIM shipped approximately 14.2 million devices. Approximately 5.1 million net new BlackBerry® subscriber accounts were added in the quarter. At the end of the quarter, the total BlackBerry subscriber account base was over 55 million.

“We are pleased to report another record quarter with strong growth in shipments of BlackBerry smartphones leading to record revenue, subscriber additions and earnings. RIM’s business continues to grow and diversify as BlackBerry adoption accelerates in markets around the world,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “With strong results and momentum from our recent product introductions, as well as growing excitement from our partners and customers around upcoming smartphone, tablet, software and service offerings, we are setting the stage for continuing success.”

The Company’s net income for the quarter was $911.1 million, or $1.74 per share diluted, compared with net income of $796.7 million, or $1.46 per share diluted, in the prior quarter and net income of $628.4 million, or $1.10 per share diluted, in the same quarter last year

The total of cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments was $2.47 billion as of November 27, 2010, compared to $2.03 billion at the end of the previous quarter, an increase of $446 million from the prior quarter. Cash flow from operations in Q3 was approximately $975 million. Uses of cash included capital expenditures of approximately $300 million, common share repurchases of approximately $133 million, and intangible asset purchases of approximately $45 million.

Q4 Outlook:
Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 ending February 26, 2011 is expected to be in the range of $5.5-$5.7 billion. Gross margin percentage for the fourth quarter is expected to be similar to third quarter levels. Earnings per share for the fourth quarter are expected to be in the range of $1.74-$1.80 per share diluted.

Update on RIM’s Board of Directors:
RIM announced today that its board of directors has appointed co-Chief Executive Officers Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis as co-chairmen of the board. John Richardson remains as lead independent director of RIM and will continue to facilitate the functioning of the board independently of management. The board believes these appointments, in conjunction with Mr. Richardson serving as lead independent director, represent an appropriate and effective leadership structure for RIM. RIM also announced today that Jim Estill has resigned his position as a director of RIM due to a business conflict. RIM thanks Mr. Estill for his 13 years of service on the board.

Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 5 pm ET, December 16, 2010, which can be accessed by dialing 800-814-4859 (North America), 416-644-3414 (outside North America). The replay of the company’s Q3 conference call can be accessed after 7 pm ET, December 16, 2010 until midnight ET, December 30, 2010. It can be accessed by dialing 416-640-1917 and entering passcode 4310313#. The conference call will also appear on the RIM website live at 5 pm ET and will be archived at http://www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml.ue.

via: PhoneDog | BGR

RIM’s Playbook is likely to hit shelves in March

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Taylor Martin

Jive about the upcoming RIM tablet has really slacked off quite a bit over the last month. That could be partially due to us knowing that we won’t be able to get our hands on one until the new year, but we have no clue as to when we will see it beyond that. During the earnings call yesterday, RIM not only showed that they have in fact surpassed some estimates, they hinted at the PlayBook being shipped at the end of Q1 of the next fiscal year, which is March. They also said the expect to see revenue from the PlayBook in Q1 of the company’s fiscal year, which begins in March. That doesn’t really give them a whole lot of time to see numbers on the PlayBook, but revenue is revenue.

March is great and all, but I want my PlayBook now. What about you guys and gals? Can you wait until march to get your paws on the upcoming PlayBook? Will it be worth the wait?

via: PhoneDog | Engadget

BGR goes hands on with BlackBerry Playbook

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Gunnar Saxon

As if we weren’t already slobbering with excitement over this lovely device, this video has definitely heightened the expectations that many of us share. Check out the video below for more. Under said video there will be a little overview of the various features, just in case you’re at your work computer slacking off with us!

One of the coolest features of the Playbook is definitely all the swipe gestures that are integrated into the system. This could potentially create an extremely user friendly environment for both techies (like myself) as well as the technologically impaired. The screen of the Playbook is drop dead gorgeous, even by the standards of being viewed through the lens of a camera. The interface was snappy and I noticed very little lag. Several misplaced touches occurred, but that was purely operator error and was in no way the Playbooks fault.

After seeing the video above, please let us know if this device lives up to your expectations! Also, feel free to include a wishlist of things you’d like to see included in the device before it hits stores.

via: BGR

Storm 3 on its way, shows up in Best Buy Mobile’s Genie system.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Gunnar Saxon

While this isn’t the biggest thing in the world, it’s a dinosaur bone for those pups eagerly awaiting that *ahem* GORGEOUS device that we’ve seen in pictures up to this point. The foreshadowing of events that often comes in the Genie system has yet to fail us, and today I cannot say I’m satisfied any less. The Storm 3 has shown up in said system, pointing to the fact that we can expect to see the Storm 3 soon. If all goes well, it may even show up before the holiday season!

While the Storm 3 hasn’t been officially announced, and little is known about it, the pictures have put it on a pedestal for me. According to several reliable sources, we can almost surely expect the QNX operating system on the device. This, above all, excites me. We can only hope that this phone is as awesome as it looks, because RIM needs a lifeline. If nothing else, we need a phone that makes Taylor drop his sushi addiction to save up some money for it.

via: CrackBerry

New Verizon flyer touts BlackBerry 6

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Taylor Martin

If you’re a Verizon BlackBerry user patiently awaiting BlackBerry 6, this may interest you quite a bit. A new Verizon BlackBerrry poster has posed for the camera, and it’s BlackBerry 6 talk along with it. Most of us have given BlackBerry 6 a go, and it’s a nice upgrade that’s definitely worth sticking around for. Unfortunately, the poster doesn’t give any dates, so it’s still just a waiting game. The good thing is that with Verizon ad kits hitting brick and mortar stores, the update is surely just around the corner. Hey, maybe Big Red will get into the holiday spirit and give BlackBerry 6 as a Christmas present to us all. Hang tight, and we’ll let you know as more information comes.

via: CrackBerry