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Free BlackBerry Torch contest from Qwell

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Qwell, I must say, is a very cool application.  But that’s not why we’re here!  For every 1000 followers on Twitter or 1000 page likes on Facebook, Qwell will select one lucky winner for a free BlackBerry torch.  You read that correctly, pups…. FREE.  The contest costs nothing to enter and Qwell currently has a 14 day trial going on, so make sure to check that out by clicking on the corresponding link below.

Qwell’s Facebook | Qwell’s Twitter | Qwell Application in BlackBerry App World

via: CrackBerry

BlackBerry 9570 Odin Refresh gets the axe from Verizon?

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In the past weeks we’ve seen multiple prospective Storm units, but we haven’t really been sure of what we were seeing.  The BlackBerry prototype with the trackpad and the Odin Refresh have been leaked, but it looks like the Odin Refresh won’t be coming out at all.  Because the Refresh is a Storm 2 with enhanced specs, it has seems to have been given the axe by Verizon, hopefully in favor of an even better phone, or an LTE Storm, in the near future.  While this is purely heresay and speculation and this point, we will let you know as soon as we have official affirmation.  So how many of you pups are disappointed?  Were you looking forward to the Odin Refresh, or are you just fine holding out for a possible LTE model in the future?

via: BerryReview

Firefox Home App coming to BlackBerry

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Mozilla is (and remains) an extremely versatile company, to say the least.  The biggest problem that I’ve had with Mozilla (as of yet) is the fact that those of us who use BlackBerry have not gotten any love.  Thankfully, we will see that change in the near future, as the Firefox Home application for BlackBerry is in the works right now.  If you’re unfamiliar with Firefox Home, it is an application that allows you to sync your bookmarks, history, and even your tabs from your desktop to your phone.

Mozilla also plans to upgrade the iPhone application that is already out when the BlackBerry application makes it’s debut.  The upgraded Firefox Home will include:

  • Saved password synchronization
  • Search engine preference sync
  • Panorama settings will be migrated to your phone
  • Twitter, Facebook, and other social network integration
  • The ability to give feedback

This is definitely soil for new growth, as we now see companies, such as Mozilla, which have left the BlackBerry platform unattended paying more attention to it.  Let us hope that we see more of this in the future.  So what do you think, pups?  Do you plan on using the Firefox Home app when it hit’s BlackBerry?

via: BBLeaks

BlackBerry 9520 Storm 2 Leaked OS 5.0.0.973

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To continue the love that the BlackBerry community has been receiving with official and leaked operating systems, we have the a leaked 5.0.0.973 for the Storm 2.  The download links can be found here.  As with all leaked OS’s, there is no changelog.  Make sure to comment below and tell us any changes or enhancements that you find!

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. Also, feel free to check out our How-To Guides for information on backing up your device and loading an OS.

via: BBLeaks

BlackBerry BlackPad: Stay in your lane RIM

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With the upcoming presentation of BlackBerrys new tablet, there is a lot of anticipation as to what RIM plans to equip the device with to make it a competitor with others such as the iPad and the coming Galaxy Tab. Many analysts are weighing in their opinions on what will give RIMs tablet a successful launch and also keep it afloat during its tenure on the market. ”What I believe RIM is trying to achieve with the BlackPad is not to release a be-all end-all consumer product, but to release a very compelling enterprise product that also has crossover appeal to consumers,” said Carmi Levy, an independent technology analyst. I agree with every word. Apple’s iPad is without a doubt somewhat the do-all, be-all tablet on the market (at least for now), so rather than RIM trying to “roll with the big boys” fresh out of the gate with their first tablet, I would look for them to do like Levy states and just stick to what they know. And when I say that I don’t mean making a 7 inch BlackBerry Storm, but rather stick to and improve on what they know will cater to the RIM customer in particular.

A Wall Street Journal report said the the tablet is said to have short distance Wi-Fi capabilities, making it easy to connect to the Internet from home, work, and your local restaurant or cafe with an open connection. Outside of that the device only has a tethering option through a BlackBerry handset. These options save on data costs as well as give BlackBerry loyalists a sense of exclusivity with their tablet and handset. But with saving data costs because it eliminated the middle man (wireless service providers) it may make them less inclined to promote the device. So all in all, RIM’s tablet stand a chance of being a contender if they amplify their known strengths and implement them in the device. The device is said to feature a 7 inch touchscreen, video conferencing cameras, as well as a new OS (not BlackBerry 6). What are your thoughts on the tablets potential? At a time where RIM is facing challenges creating a competative device, do you think it would be a good idea for them to step into the tablet market?

via: The Economic Times

BlackBerry Developer’s Conference mobile application now available

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RIM has had a year of third-party companies, and it looks like the DEVCON mobile app is no different.  Developed by Pyxis Mobile, the DEVCON mobile app allows you to schedule what you would like to attend and know exactly what you’d like to see.  For those of you attending DEVCON, you should definitely check this out in App World (warning! it’s 1.3MB).

Features include:

  • View list of breakout sessions
  • Look up session details
  • View speaker details
  • Search for sponsors
  • Fill out session surveys
  • Review conference maps
  • View the developer blog

Let us know if you download the app, and what you think of it!  We’re still looking forward to hear who is going to be going to DEVCON, so let us know below!

via: BerryReview

BlackBerry 9780 makes some (slightly uneventful) video debuts

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The 9700, as I have said before, is most likely the best device out there at this time (unless you like touchscreens, at which point TORCH!).  The 9780, a refresh device, will mainly be a slight upgrade on the 9700 that has remained so popular since it’s release.  The 9780 will reportedly be the first non-touchscreen device to ship with BlackBerry 6.  Below, we have a TechnoBuffalo video, as well as a video from a Vietnamese site by the name of Mainguyen.

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How Do You BBM video contest winner announced

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Well the BBM video contest has come to a close and the winner was a young man by the name of J. Reyez.  Not much can be said without spoiling it, so take a second to watch the video.  I personally didn’t enjoy the rap itself, as it’s not exactly my “thing”, but the video editing was definitely top-notch.  Congratulations to Reyez for being crowned winner of this contest.

via: CrackBerry

BlackBerry Storm 9570 running BlackBerry 6. Odin Refresh or Storm 3?

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If anyone has read Alex’s Monday article on the possible Storm 3 (seen here), we still have no further information on that.  Regardless, a photo was leaked showing a 9570 BlackBerry with a touchscreen running BlackBerry 6.  Now, we know that the most recent storm was the 9550, so what we’re seeing here is not necessarily the Storm 3.  What we’re seeing is most likely the Odin Refresh, which is basically a Storm 2 with the 512MB of RAM necessary for BlackBerry 6.

Whether or not we will see this in the near future is up to speculation, but if this is merely the Odin Refresh, I’m still more excited for the Storm 3.  If the picture we saw in Alex’s article (linked above) were the real deal, then the Storm 3 will no doubt be one heck of a phone.  As excited as I am to possibly see BlackBerry 6 ship out on it’s first Verizon device, I’m really hoping that we see something along the lines of the Torch come to Verizon in the near future.  We all need some wow-factor to hit BlackBerry, and soon.

So what do you say pups?  Will you buy the Refresh or wait for the Storm 3 to hit shelves?  Also, what do you think we’re looking at here, Storm 3 or Odin Refresh?

via: PhoneDog