Research in Motion must chart a tough course in India. It needs to launch cheaper handsets to woo lower-end subscribers, as the price conscious market will not buy the expensive devices launched elsewhere.
Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.
The wait for the new iPhone is over as the tech giant Apple officially launched its new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro on September 14.
The device has already garnered good reviews, which helped RIM stock surge.
Experts believe that Canadian govt might make it difficult.
Seamless integration and intuitive flow of information between mobile OS & hardware is the only make-or-break feature.
Few companies evolve quickly enough and innovate consistently enough to retain leadership for meaningful periods.
A spanking new operating system, spiffy hardware that loads apps really fast and a cool design makes BlackBerry Z10 a cool device.
RIM India has roped in Kapoor at a time when it is gearing up to announce BlackBerry 10 version devices on January 30, 2013.
The company that used to be a juggernaut of smartphones is now undertaking a 'journey of transformation of business and brand'.
Neri Oxman is an award winning architect who combines technology with botany and life.
Despite recent enthusiasm for RIM's new BB10 devices, we see limited scope for traction in the hyper-competitive smartphone market.
Research In Motion, which makes Blackberry mobile handsets, would step up its retail presence across the country to stay afloat in the fiercely competitive smartphones market.
'Investments are like motion pictures rather than still photographs.' 'Business dynamics keep evolving for better or for worse over time.' 'An investor's job is to keep a tab on these developments,' says Viraj Mehta, head-PMS and fund manager, Equirus Securities.
The Japanese electronics giant finally has a phone in the premium smartphone category.
It comes with a keyboard along with touch display.
Hyundai's Grand i10 is a different vehicle, not a mere extension of i10.
Experts feel that BlackBerry's efforts are too little and too late for India, which is a price sensitive market.
Wants to be the leader in mobile computing.
US sales of all-new BlackBerry 10 devices will start from March.
RIM must persuade diehard BlackBerry fans to upgrade to something radically new.
RIM shares up more than 3 pct on Nasdaq and TSX.
After the success of BlackBerry phone, Research in Motion (RIM) has forayed into fast growing tablet PC market here with its 'PlayBook' to compete with the likes of Apple's iPad and Samsung's Galaxy Tab.
2012 was an action-packed year for smartphones in India.
Financial institutions, banks and other companies, which use enterprise email services by BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion, were affected.
There was nothing remarkable about what would have been just another popular game, except that it was developed in a tiny laboratory in Nagpur by an Indian gaming developer, Manthan Studios, not even two years into business at that time.
"Acting on the recommendation of its (RIM) Co-Chief Executive Officers to implement the succession plan they previously submitted to the board, it has unanimously named Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer," RIM said in a statement.
RIM had informed the Pakistan government that under its privacy policy, BlackBerry data could be released only if a request was made by customers who were involved in the communications.
Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, a key figure in the raging memo row, on Monday sought time till January 25 to come before a judicial commission investigating the scandal, citing security threats.
"We are faced with certain hard facts like several courts do not have proper facilities. Some courts function out of dilapidated buildings. Judicial infrastructure is important for improving access to justice," he said.
Though millions of BlackBerry users may be worried about the Indian government snooping on them, only the phones of certain terror suspects would be tracked, reports Vicky Nanjappa
After much controversy, BlackBerry has finally set up its server in Mumbai following intense pressure from the government to provide a mechanism for lawful interception of its messenger services and Nokia has been asked to follow suit.
A military spokesperson told Rediff.com on Sunday morning that the documents were forged and were posted online with malicious intent.
Shining new features that have been introduced into the latest OS by BlackBerry.
Canadian firm Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of three new handsets based on its BlackBerry 7 operating system in the country.
Apple has released its latest device, 'new' iPad, that also brings 4G capabilities along with a host of software upgrades.
The company which posted results for the latest quarter said restructuring efforts are underway that will include a workforce reduction of around 5,000 employees.
"Beginning November 22, 2011, we will end support for the Gmail App for BlackBerry (installed native app). Over this past year, we've focused efforts on building a great Gmail experience in the mobile browser and will continue investing in this area," Google said.
