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The all new BlackBerry KEY2 may be the biggest “comeback” smartphone of the year!

By Julian Perry / June 11, 2018 / News / Blackberry, Smartphone / Leave a Comment

In the current smart device landscape, when we think about the smartphones that we consider as top tier, names like Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel dominate as attention grabbers. However, for many years, much of the growth and breakthroughs have been successful because of pioneer and groundbreaking companies that laid the foundation. One […]

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BlackBerry Passport review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 15, 2015 / Reviews / Blackberry, Smartphone / 15 Comments

BlackBerry isn’t the first platform that I think of when it comes to smartphones. But in a world where it’s difficult for a smartphone to stand out from the crowd, the BlackBerry Passport is obviously different. But is it different good or different bad? Let’s find out.

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BlackBerry Z10 smartphone review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 15, 2013 / Reviews / Blackberry, Smartphone, Wireless / 37 Comments

To be honest, I can’t remember the last BlackBerry device that I reviewed. It’s been many years ago and they’ve been off my radar until recently. The announcement of the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone caught my eye because of the phone’s good looks. But can this smartphone run with the iOS and Android big dogs, or

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PowerSkin announces battery case for the BlackBerry Z10

By Janet Cloninger / March 28, 2013 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Blackberry, Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

Just as the title says, the PowerSkin for BlackBerry Z10 is available now from PowerSkin. The one-piece shockproof, anti-dust silicone skin protects your Z10, and it contains a 1500mAh rechargeable battery that gives your smart phone up to 60% more talk or standby time. It weighs only 3 ounces and measures 5.39″ X 2.89″ X 0.79″.

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Alternative Future Blackberry?

By Adam Scinto / September 11, 2011 / News / Blackberry / 2 Comments

Looking like a cross between an Atari 800XL and a Blackberry 9900, this device was spotted over on CrackBerry.com forums. It seems a site called MaxPDA.com posted a bunch of pictures of this device, and nobody seems to know if this is a prototype, a one-off copy, or ( hopefully not, in my humble opinion

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RIM’s new Blackberry lineup

By Jackie Cheng / August 17, 2011 / News / Blackberry / 15 Comments

In a few weeks, carriers will start rolling out RIM’s new Blackberry lineup which includes the Torch 9810, Bold 9900/9930, and the Torch 9850/9860. All of these will come with a faster processor and runs the newer Blackberry 7 OS. The star of the show would be the Bold 9900/9860 which is nicknamed the Bold

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 & BlackBerry Torch 9850 Coming to Sprint This Fall

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 3, 2011 / News / Blackberry / 5 Comments

Sprint has announced two new BlackBerry smartphones: the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850. Both are world phone capable and are powered by a 1.2GHz processor running the next-generation BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 7. Browsing on these phones is supposed to be 40 percent faster than BlackBerry 6 based smartphones and up to 100 percent

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OtterBox Blackberry Playbook Defender Series Case Review

By Jackie Cheng / July 20, 2011 / Reviews / Blackberry, Cases and Covers, Otterbox, Tablets, Ultra Portables / Leave a Comment

The first thing a gadget lover usually does after purchasing a new tablet is to protect it from scratches and bumps. Recently I purchased the Blackberry Playbook. It’s a sturdy 7 inch tablet that came with a neoprene sleeve in the box. But I was looking for something a bit more heavy duty. I needed

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Wool Hard Graft cases are simple, rugged, elegant

By Andy Jacobs / June 11, 2011 / News / Android, Blackberry, iOS, iPad case, iPhone Case, ipod touch case, Laptops and Gear / Leave a Comment

Gadget cases. Most of them are variations on a few themes—hard plastic or soft silicone. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve had more than a few cases for my iPhone 3GS, and I love to try out new ones. But here’s something a bit different. Hard Graft crafts cases for your mobile devices that are simple

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Protect Your BlackBerry PlayBook with the Jornal Case from Sena

By Janet Cloninger / May 10, 2011 / News / Blackberry / Leave a Comment

The beautiful, full-grain leather Jornal cases from Sena will protect your BlackBerry PlayBook in style. The case looks a bit like a Moleskine notebook, complete with elastic closure – although the Jornal’s elastic has a leather sheath. There’s a rigid protective layer and a velvet lining with light “protective layer” for extra protection. Cutouts in

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Energizer Inductive Charger and iPhone 4 Qi Sleeve Review

By John Schettino / April 20, 2011 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Blackberry, iOS, iPhone / 5 Comments

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The Energizer Inductive Charger and the iPhone 4 Qi (pronounced chee) Sleeve is the newest wireless charging system promising to simplify your charging experience for your myriad rechargable devices. It uses the Qi standard for charging, which is a global standard for wireless charging systems. What this should mean is that as more devices ship

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BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Available for Pre-Order at Office Depot

By Janet Cloninger / April 2, 2011 / News / Blackberry / 10 Comments

I saw in the recent email from Office Depot that they are taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The PlayBook has a 1GHz processor, 7″ touchscreen, built-in WiFi, and dual cameras for HD video conferencing. The PlayBook supports Adobe Flash and offers seamless BlackBerry integration. It’s available in 16GB ($499.99), 32GB ($599.99), and 64GB

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iZUP – Would you pay for less distraction while driving?

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 18, 2011 / Uncategorized / Android, Apps, Blackberry / 6 Comments

iZUP “eyes up” is an Android and BlackBerry app that prevent incoming and outgoing calls, text messages and emails while driving, while still allowing full access to 911 and a list of 3 authorized phone numbers. Incoming calls will be routed to voice mail and text messages will be held till you’ve stopped driving (there’s

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BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset Review

By Dave Rees / January 16, 2011 / Reviews / Blackberry, Bluetooth, Car Gear / 8 Comments

Over the years, I have tried/reviewed many bluetooth headsets designed to free you from the hassle of having to hold your cellphone to your ear. Since they first came on the market, bluetooth headset technology, capabilities, and reliability have come a very long way. BlackBerry has recently introduced three new bluetooth headsets and a visor

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A Free App To Stop Distracted Driving – DriveSafe.ly

By Brett Cooper / January 4, 2011 / News / Android, Android app, Blackberry / 9 Comments

How many times has this happened to you? You are sitting behind a car at a light waiting for the car to go when the light turns green only to miss the light because the driver is distracted reading their email or texting? Or, even worse, watching a car swerving in and out of lanes

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Can the Death Grip Fry Your Brain?

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 10, 2010 / Uncategorized / Android, Blackberry, iPhone / 6 Comments

You haven’t forgotten about AntennaGate and that whole death grip brouhaha have you? I didn’t think so. Do you still suffer from dropped calls on your iPhone 4? Death grip problems might give you a bigger headache than just dropped calls. It might be turning your brain into mush. The free Tawkon application for the

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StealthGuards Skins

By Mark Adkins / October 13, 2010 / Uncategorized / Android, Blackberry, MP3, Skins / 4 Comments

StealthGuards ‘military grade’ full body skins are available for many cell phones and MP3 players for FREE, just pay $2.85 S&H. For $2 extra, get two of the same sets. The usual price for most small devices is $14.99, so it is a nice deal! They are a precision-cut. ‘self-healing’ skin made from the material

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When your BlackBerry rings, check your inPulse wristwatch instead

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 20, 2010 / News / Blackberry, Bluetooth, Spotlight Gadgets, Watches and Clocks / 2 Comments

The inPulse Bluetooth watch looks like a pretty useful accessory for BlackBerry owners. It functions as a regular watch, but when paired with the phone, will provide visible information about incoming calls, SMS and emails on its large 1.3″ OLED display. I can imagine how something like this would be very handy when your phone

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Protect your Blackberry and Support the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 14, 2010 / News / Blackberry, Cases and Covers, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

OtterBox, makers of highly protective cases for your gear, are offering Pink is Strength cases for Blackberry devices. Compatible with the Curve 8500, Curve 3G, Pearl 9100 and Bold 9700, these cases will protect your Blackberry while also supporting a great cause. 10% of every sale goes to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade which helps

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