Jumat, 08 Juni 2012

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RIM Comitted to Tablet Space – Explains Discontinuation of 16GB Model

Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:56 AM PDT

 BlackBerry PlayBook Models

We told you yesterday that rumors surfaced about RIM discontinuing the 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook in favor of the 32GB and 64GB models. This sort of makes sense and it seems like RIM is fine with that. They confirmed to Engadget that they are no longer making the 16GB model though it will be available through distributors as it lasts. Here is their statement:

RIM will no longer be making the 16 GB model of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The 16 GB PlayBook will continue to be available for distributors and retailers while quantities last. We continue to remain committed to the tablet space and the 32 GB and 64 GB models of the BlackBerry PlayBook continue to be available from our distributors and retailers around the world.

There is more value for our customers in the higher capacity models (32 GB, 64 GB), and as such we have decided to focus our efforts here.

That last statement actually makes sense since it offers more value to users.

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 8, 2012, 4:56 am. | RIM Comitted to Tablet Space – Explains Discontinuation of 16GB Model | Leave a comment |


Devs: ZooZ Releases HTML5 SDK For In App Payments

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:51 PM PDT

 Zooz

As HTML5 and the mobile web take on more and more importance devs are looking for more ways for users to be able to purchase content. While RIM does a nice job of opening the doors with In App Payments they take a hefty portion of the price for every transaction. James let me know that ZooZ has released a new HTML5 and Mobile Web SDK for accepting secure payments inside your HTML5 app with minimal coding. It is also multinational with the ability to accept payments in 150+ countries along with integration with PayPal and other card brands. ZooZ just takes 2.8% + 19 cents per successful charge and no fees for PayPal.

If you are looking for a way to add in app payments to your app or mobile website check out ZooZ at www.zooz.com and let us know what you find. You can also find their 2 minute pitch video below:


Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 5:51 pm. | Devs: ZooZ Releases HTML5 SDK For In App Payments | 5 comments |


Scribble Worm Drawing Puzzles For the BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 01:03 PM PDT

ScribbleWorm

I have been looking for some solid puzzle games for my PlayBook and Yair pointed out Scribble Worm. The relatively new game has you drawing worms with your fingers and navigating them with your finger. You draw a short straight worm to go fast in a line or draw an L shape to turn and avoid red walls. You also bounce off blue walls and slide on gray walls. There are 48 puzzles in total with two player head to head mode to change things up as you race for an apple.

Check out a video of the game below or pick up Scribble Worm for $0.99 in App World


Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 4:03 pm. | Scribble Worm Drawing Puzzles For the BlackBerry PlayBook | Leave a comment |


Runtastic App Update v3.2.1 Change Log Details Improvements

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 10:58 AM PDT

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I use Runtastic to track practically all of my runs and I absolutely love the service. They pushed out an update in late May to v3.2.1 but sadly did not include a change log so we didn't mention it. They happened to send out an email to users about the update now and detailed the improvements. They include:

  • Improved elevation calculation
  • User interface improvements 
  • Decreased Facebook login loading time

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Check out the free and premium versions of Runtastic in App World. If you are not already using it I highly recommend checking it out:

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 1:58 pm. | Runtastic App Update v3.2.1 Change Log Details Improvements | Leave a comment |


Uppidy Expands Their Text Message Backup Service to the Enterprise

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 08:56 AM PDT

Uppidy

We let you know previously about Uppidy's consumer service that allows you to backup and view your SMS messages to their cloud. Now they have expanded their service to enterprises with an eye on company issued mobile devices. They are intending to let companies monitor messages for inappropriate text messages or deleting messages to avoid prosecution. This is something RIM has allowed for through BES for awhile now but without much granularity or search-ability.

Uppidy is launching their business platform to address this issue with support for BlackBerry along with iOS and Android. The service is available now as both a hosted SAAS and internally hosted option with licenses for both. Check out Uppidy's website for more info.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 11:56 am. | Uppidy Expands Their Text Message Backup Service to the Enterprise | One comment |


WordPress Shares Download Stats for Latest PlayBook & Smartphone Releases

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:50 AM PDT

Wordpress

I find it interesting when developers share the download statistics for their apps since it gives us insight that we don't usually get. This time we have Danilo, the lead developer of WordPress for BlackBerry, sharing the download stats for the latest WordPress for BlackBerry v1.6 that was released a week ago. According to their numbers WordPress v1.6 was downloaded 20,417 in one week. He also mentioned that WordPress for the BlackBerry PlayBook (Android Port) has been downloaded 20,000+ since February 2012.

If you are one of those 20,000 make sure to thank Danilo for his hard work over at the official WordPress for BlackBerry Blog or @WPBlackBerry

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 10:50 am. | WordPress Shares Download Stats for Latest PlayBook & Smartphone Releases | One comment |


BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK & Ripple Emulator Betas Updated Again

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:55 AM PDT

ripple BlackBerry 10 Refresh

RIM is coming through on their promise of rolling updates for the BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK and Ripple Emulator betas. They rolled out the first betas of both at BlackBerry 10 Jam in early May and now we have the second release. They are also planning another update in early July. One of my favorite fixes is that you can now sign your application with Web Inspector enabled but just make sure to turn it off before you submit to App World.

Check out the full details on the BlackBerry DevBlog or simply download the updates on the BlackBerry HTML5 WebWorks microsite

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 9:55 am. | BlackBerry 10 WebWorks SDK & Ripple Emulator Betas Updated Again | 2 comments |


RIM Launches Third BlackBerry Store in Bangalore, India

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:41 AM PDT

BlackBerry Store  

RIM has officially opened their third store in India this week in Bangalore. This comes after store openings in the capital Delhi and then in Gurgaon. RIM said they were working on 15 stores in India this year. The pictures BBin.in scored of the store opening look very nice along with the event being inaugurated by south Indian film stars, Ms. Sumalatha Ambarish and Ms. Ruby Parihar.

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Check out the press release below:

Bangalore, June 4, 2012.  Research In Motion today announced the opening of the first BlackBerry® exclusive store in Bangalore, inaugurated by south Indian film stars, Ms. Sumalatha Ambarish and Ms. Ruby Parihar. Located at Quick Connect, No. 542 Chirag, Indiranagar 1st stage, CMH Road, Bangalore – 560038, the store will feature the entire BlackBerry product portfolio offering a holistic consumer experience on BlackBerry consumer and enterprise services to its consumers. A unique experience destination, the store will provide customers the opportunity to discover the BlackBerry experience highlighting the exceptional performance of BlackBerry smartphones. RIM also launched M/S MAS Xclusive BlackBerry store at Basavangudi. Both stores will be open seven days a week and the company also plans to open similar stores in key metro cities across India in a phased manner.

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 7, 2012, 8:41 am. | RIM Launches Third BlackBerry Store in Bangalore, India | Leave a comment |


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