Shining new features that have been introduced into the latest OS by BlackBerry.
BlackBerry has got everything in place to help its latest launch become a favourite with consumers, says Himanshu Juneja
First impressions of the OS on the smartphone have been positive, with many calling it a 'fully-finished' device at launch.
Let's get one thing clear: the BlackBerry Q5 is a mid-range offering with decent battery and relatively better mobile operating system. The BlackBerry Q5 can be purchased for roughly around Rs 24,500 in India.
Smartphone maker BlackBerry has paused the global roll out of instant messaging service BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on rival Android and iPhones, blaming the delay on issues caused by an unreleased version.
The phone has bigger battery, better audio and the antenna is based on a newer technology that allows better reception and faster browsing.
Some blogs in the United States have already got their hands on the device, which was exclusively launched on AT&T, and all of them have a lot to say about how the phone feels and functions.
BlackBerry maker, Research in Motion, RIM, has announced that the first of its two BlackBerry 7 OS phones, the Bold Touch 9900 -- presumably the thinnest and fastest -- will be coming to the Indian market soon, as early as the second week of August.
The device was launched globally last month.
With the BBM app coming pre-installed, users can directly engage with other BBM users without having to download the app or incurring download charges.
The BBM Channel will be available for all BlackBerry users, iOS and Android OS platforms.
The 9720 comes in the classic BlackBerry shape and the Qwerty keyboard is easier to use than the BlackBerry Q5.
The company has been struggling in the highly competitive smartphone market globally.
BlackBerrys new device has all the qualities to make it an object of desire, but comes at a price.
It comes with a keyboard along with touch display.
Consumers who pre-order the device will get an Amazon India voucher worth Rs 5,000 and 5000 Jet privilege miles.
The struggling smartphone maker has been slashing prices of its handsets in India -- Z30, Z10, Q5, 9320 and 9720 -- to drive sales due to competition from Android, iOS and Nokia's Windows Phone, which have been offering devices at affordable prices.
In the Classic, QWERTY lovers might have finally found a device to look up to.
The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.
The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.
BlackBerry Leap is a sturdy and an elegant device.
The voice-assistant and intuitive text search are other features which Lalvani says would aid productivity.
Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.
The top flap provides access to the nanoSIM and microSD slots.
The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.
Straightaway, the Curve 9360 impresses with its extremely sleek form factor and the new OS7, which offers some features and performance updates. However, visually, there is really no difference between the OS6 and the OS7.
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With options ranging from recharging mobile, data card, DTH, toll card, to making bill payments for mobile, data card, landline and electricity, besides buying bus tickets for anywhere within the country, this free app is ideal for those on the go.
BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.
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No matter how expensive the phone is, apps that allow free messaging (like BlackBerry's popular messenger service) are always in demand. Here are five such apps that will help all the twiddling thumbs to cut down on their phone bills by sending free SMSes.
Smartphone maker BlackBerry has introduced new privacy and control features for its messaging app BBM, allowing users to delete messages from chats and share pictures for short duration of time.
Under the partnership, Truecaller users in India will be able to see if a number is connected with a Twitter account, and will be able to tweet or follow a person directly through the Truecaller app.
Buoyed by the market response to its Tizen OS-based smartphone in India, tech giant Samsung plans to manufacture the 'Z1' at its Noida facility soon.
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