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- Apple iOS Joins RIM in Using TomTom for Traffic & Maps
- iOS Emulator for PlayBook Gets More Video Proof
- ESPN Launches Six New LIVE Slacker Radio Stations
- Read It Offline RSS reader & Readability Client for the PlayBook
- Apple’s Slightly Modified iOS 6 Features Are a Blessing for RIM
- IM+ Messenger v10.3 Released With Typing Notification & More
- Verizon Launches "Shared Everything" Shared Data & Unlimited Voice Plans
- Latest QNX Reference Vehicle Caught on Video By WIRED
| Apple iOS Joins RIM in Using TomTom for Traffic & Maps Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:06 AM PDT
Google was struck another blow this week when Apple revealed that they will be using TomTom maps to power their iOS mapping app and navigation. This comes after RIM announced their partnership with TomTom for Traffic and Maps on current BlackBerry devices and BlackBerry 10. This means that Google Maps is going to be relegated to Android as the default option from its once dominant place. It is also a tricky play for Google since they are essentially an advertising company who wants more eyeballs. It should be interesting to see how much TomTom's maps improve now that both RIM and Apple will be relying on them. Garmin seems to be sitting this one out since they use TeleAtlas maps which is owned by Nokia. I am also hoping that RIM launches BlackBerry 10 with navigation at launch. Now that would be coming out swinging. via Computer World If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 13, 2012, 5:06 am. | Apple iOS Joins RIM in Using TomTom for Traffic & Maps | Leave a comment |
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| iOS Emulator for PlayBook Gets More Video Proof Posted: 12 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT
We told you earlier this week about reports of an iOS emulator running iOS apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook and the video proof that accompanied it. Kevin over @CrackBerry was rightfully skeptical of the developer, businesscat2000, and asked for some more evidence. Well now Kevin has the evidence and he is also convinced that it is real. The developer has even explained how he managed to get it to work and answered many of the more technical questions about the implementation. Businesscat2000 has even made the challenge asking any dev to send him an iOS app (within certain specs) and he will run it in the emulator. Check out the video at the end of this article to see the app Kevin sent him to test. The one question I am dying to know the answer too is one that businesscat2000 has yet to answer. What are his goals with this emulator? I really hope he releases it to the public since there are quite a few interesting things that could come out of it beyond simply running iOS apps. Here is to hoping RIM hires Businesscat2000 to work on BlackBerry 10. Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video LinkIf you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 6:03 pm. | iOS Emulator for PlayBook Gets More Video Proof | Leave a comment |
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| ESPN Launches Six New LIVE Slacker Radio Stations Posted: 12 Jun 2012 12:55 PM PDT
Slacker just further reaffirmed their commitment to sports radio with a new offering from ESPN radio. They announced that they are releasing six new national, regional, and Spanish language ESPN stations dedicated to live streaming of ESPN shows and sporting events. That is all now accessible on their website and through the Slacker BlackBerry app. The live ESPN Radio stations on Slacker include the ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio networks, which stream sporting events and hosted programs, as well as four regional stations featuring programming for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. According to the announcement:
This seems like another way Slacker is trying to convince users to jump on the Plus or Premium bandwagon. Personally I am loving the Premium subscription. Check out the stations at www.slacker.com or download the app from the same link. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 3:55 pm. | ESPN Launches Six New LIVE Slacker Radio Stations | One comment |
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| Read It Offline RSS reader & Readability Client for the PlayBook Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:41 AM PDT I have been looking for a solid offline content reader for my PlayBook and have been toying with possible solutions. The latest one I have found (thanks Peter) is called Read It Offline by The Pumping Lemma Company. The app lets you save articles and their images to read offline later on your PlayBook. With a hookup to the awesome Readability service it will also save articles that span multiple pages along with summarized feeds.
Features include:
Check out the app homepage at www.readitoffline.com along with the Readability service. You can purchase Read It Offline for $1.99 in App World. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 1:41 pm. | Read It Offline RSS reader & Readability Client for the PlayBook | One comment |
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| Apple’s Slightly Modified iOS 6 Features Are a Blessing for RIM Posted: 12 Jun 2012 08:54 AM PDT The tech world got hit with a flood of announcements yesterday with the Apple WWDC going on in San Francisco. Apple announced a load of new product improvements but most people were interested in iOS 6 which is coming this fall. Apple detailed many of the 200 improvements coming in iOS 6 for the iPad and iPhone but most were let down. Most of the announcements Apple made for iOS were all refinements of a legacy platform rather than game changers (Bla1ze @CrackBerry has a good breakdown). One of the main factors that analysts have been hammering RIM for is that BlackBerry 10 will not be able to compete with iOS 6 and Android 4.0/5.0. Now we know that on the software front the bar has not really been raised though we will have to wait for later this year to see about the hardware. In other words RIM's competition is not exactly standing still but they have not moved far or unveiled anything that should change RIM's plans.
Many of the features that were announced during Apple's press conference seem laughable to BlackBerry users though it clearly reminds me of RIM back around BlackBerry OS 4.5 through 6.0. For example, here are a couple of features that iOS 6 is finally going to bring:
Don't get me wrong there are some cool improvements like Facetime over cellular connections, more Siri flexibility, and synced tabs in Safari but none of these are really game changers but merely refinements of current features. In other words RIM can breath a sigh of relief that Apple is just bringing a slightly modified (but highly successful) iOS to compete head to head with BlackBerry 10 this fall. BlackBerry 10 on the other hand is packing some revolutionary technology and software that goes back to the roots of what made BlackBerry the perfect tool for "those who DO" in the first place. Let us know what you thought of iOS 6 and what it means for RIM and BlackBerry 10! Image credit: The Verge Live Blog If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 11:54 am. | Apple’s Slightly Modified iOS 6 Features Are a Blessing for RIM | 18 comments |
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| IM+ Messenger v10.3 Released With Typing Notification & More Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:55 AM PDT
It has been bit since we last saw an update to IM+ from Shape Services. They just released a new version in App World for both the free and pro version of the app. It includes a key feature now that shows you typing notifications for the people you are chatting with. They have also added in tab support breaking things into contacts, chats, and services. Here is the change log Frank sent in: Version 10.3 – Release date: June 6, 2012
Check out the free version of IM+ in App World or the $9.99 IM+ Pro in App World If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 9:55 am. | IM+ Messenger v10.3 Released With Typing Notification & More | Leave a comment |
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| Verizon Launches "Shared Everything" Shared Data & Unlimited Voice Plans Posted: 12 Jun 2012 06:41 AM PDT
I was really excited when I first heard carriers were working on shared data plans but Verizon's new "Shared Everything" plan has me wary. There are some nice perks like no longer getting charged extra to use a phone as a mobile hotspot and throwing in unlimited voice and messaging. The thing is it seems like Verizon still wants to fleece customers by charging them a different price for the up to 10 devices you can add to a shared plan. To hook up a smartphone it will cost you $40 compared to a basic phone at $30. Jetpacks/USBs/notebooks/netbooks will cost you $20 and tablets are $10 extra. You then have to fork over $50 for 1GB of shared data then it goes up to 2GB for $60, 4GB for $70, and 6GB for $80. New customers will be forced to use the new plans when they go into effect on June 28th though old customers do not have to change plans. There is the possibility to save some money but some customers may end up paying more for less. Check out all the details in the press release or try their online tool at www.verizonwireless.com/ShareEverything. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 9:41 am. | Verizon Launches "Shared Everything" Shared Data & Unlimited Voice Plans | Leave a comment |
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| Latest QNX Reference Vehicle Caught on Video By WIRED Posted: 12 Jun 2012 05:45 AM PDT
QNX just showed off their latest reference vehicle during Telematics Detroit so I have not had a chance to sit in the Jeep. Paul from QNX pointed out that Doug Newcomb from WIRED Autopia has posted up a short video he took of the QNX CAR system at Telematics. Its worth checking out if you want to see how a pimped out QNX Jeep would look:
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, June 12, 2012, 8:45 am. | Latest QNX Reference Vehicle Caught on Video By WIRED | One comment |
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