Embattled smartphone company BlackBerry Ltd plans to go private in a $4.7 billion deal being orchestrated by its largest shareholder.
The Mobile Indian's Nilabh Jha reports that Research In Motion is all set to launch two new BlackBerry models.
The company had posted a net income of $911 million for the three months ended November 27, 2010, Research In Motion said.
Faced with August 31 deadline to address the country's security concerns, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion on Friday said it was "optimistic" of resolving with the government the issue of lawful interception of its services.
India has threatened to shut down BlackBerry e-mail and instant messaging services by August 31, unless RIM granted security agencies the technology to decrypt BlackBerry communications, citing national security concerns.
The Canada-based Research In Motion on Tuesday launched a BlackBerry mobile phone priced at Rs 15,990 in India targetting young professionals and students.
Blackberry-maker Research In Motion, which is facing troubles in global markets, said it will top industry growth this year in India.
The new smartphone features all the core BlackBerry messaging and social-centric features that keep people connected and offers global 3G connectivity.
The financial structure of the agreement includes undisclosed one-time payment and on-going payments, all from RIM to Nokia
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.
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.
The device has already garnered good reviews, which helped RIM stock surge.
Experts believe that Canadian govt might make it difficult.
A spanking new operating system, spiffy hardware that loads apps really fast and a cool design makes BlackBerry Z10 a cool device.
Seamless integration and intuitive flow of information between mobile OS & hardware is the only make-or-break feature.
RIM India has roped in Kapoor at a time when it is gearing up to announce BlackBerry 10 version devices on January 30, 2013.
Few companies evolve quickly enough and innovate consistently enough to retain leadership for meaningful periods.
The company that used to be a juggernaut of smartphones is now undertaking a 'journey of transformation of business and brand'.
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.
The Japanese electronics giant finally has a phone in the premium smartphone category.
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.
It comes with a keyboard along with touch display.
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.
2012 was an action-packed year for smartphones in India.
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.
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.
Financial institutions, banks and other companies, which use enterprise email services by BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion, were affected.
"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.
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.
Shining new features that have been introduced into the latest OS by BlackBerry.
A military spokesperson told Rediff.com on Sunday morning that the documents were forged and were posted online with malicious intent.
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