The NFC feature, native to BlackBerry 10 has made file sharing between two or more Blackberry smartphones as easy as buying candy. With a Tap-and-Share feature, users can instantly connect over images, messages and other types of files. NFC always remains active by default in BlackBerry 10 and is meant to encourage users to use it in every social way possible. Once a file, like a photo, a song, a video or a message has been selected, users simply have to tap on the Share tab and choose NFC. When they bump their devices together, the sharing occurs right away.

There is another way to quick-share files between BlackBerry 10 phones and this too uses the NFC feature. When both phones have their NFC feature active, all that is left to do is bumping the phones against one another. For instance, to share images just bump the phones together and that’s all.

WHAT IS NFC? NFC is the point of file exchange between BlackBerry 10 phones. It acts an interface reader that makes it possible for users to share data effortlessly.

WHAT ARE NFC TAGS? NFC tags are memory chips. These store messages in a specific universal format. It is known as NDEF and read as NFC Data Exchange Format. There are different classes of NFC tags and they come in a variety of dimensions and profiles. Each tag performs a unique function and is important for successful data sharing to take place. Each NDEF message might contain multiple NDEF records like Text and Smart Poster.

TYPES OF NFC TAGS Tags have been classified on the basis of the difference between their capacity for message storage and their individual protocols: ● Type 1 ● Type 2 ● Type 3 ● Type 4

HOW NFC TAGS WORK These tags are the elements responsible for data sharing. They can be read by NFC interface built into the BlackBerry 10 and are then sent to the other phone waiting to receive the data.

The NFC reader integrated with every BlackBerry 10 acts as the message converter. When one NFC tag, (Type 1, 2, 3 or 4) approaches the reader, the message carried by the tag is transferred through the interface to the NFC reader. The reader then sends the message to another application so that it can be properly processed.

All four types of tags do not function similarly. Type 1, 2 and 3 limits data exchange to the third layer of ISO1443, a protocol stack for NFC. Type 4 varies the approach a bit. It allows data communication only at the fourth level of the stack. It can be accessed using ISO7816-4 APUDs. Hence, these types of tags have become extremely important for developers.

Another feature of the smartphone, the Native API for BlackBerry 10, is also responsible for data sharing. The APIs are developers’ favorite tools since they alert the system when an NFC tag is approaching the application. These receive the tag and process it.  Native APIs can even script NDEF messages on NFC tags.

All these have made file sharing on the BlackBerry 10 not only smooth and stylish but also better than many other smartphones in the market.

Blackberry 10 users have always found it painless to download Android apps and run them on their BlackBerry 10. Side loading has really become a basic BlackBerry function. However, the only time these apps pose a problem is when they do not work on the phone. It so happens that some Android apps crash post downloading. As a fitting resolution to this problem, the Android 4.2 version comes with better compatibility features.

However, if you’re in a rush, you can use another quick-fix method to convert Android apps (version 2.3.3) and install them safely on your BlackBerry phone.

In this alternative mode, a user is able to play almost any Android app on their BlackBerry 10 device. Whether they’re coded for Android originally or not has no bearing on their BlackBerry performance. Those users who’ve had a lot of experience in converting apps should find it a breeze to translate Android apps. Those who have never converted apps might find that they need to know a few things.

Basically, app conversion, from Android to BlackBerry is meant for advance app conversion experts and does entail more than a bit of technical know-how.  There are some issues which can limit the capacities of a new user unless they are well into the science of conversion. One of these limitations is that you can use a converted app only on your BlackBerry 10 and you will require a Windows operating system. You need to know how to translate a Batch script into a Shell script. However, assuming that you are a pro at app conversion, you only need a few tools and you are through. These include an Android SDK and a debug token.

An Android SDK, version 4.2.2 is sufficient to copy apps. The first step is to copy the app from the Android SDK platform to the phone platform. The resultant file carries a zandnroid2bb.bat format.   This file has to be properly edited for best app conversion and subsequent performance on BlackBerry 10. You have to indicate the position of the installed Android 4.2.2 SDK. You can do this by simply altering the top line of the zandroid2bb.bat file. The next step is to include a .bar file in the same place as the script. Now you can get a .bar file through your debug token. The debugger, debugtoken.bar, has to be placed in a directory that houses the script.

It’s time to test the conversion gear. All you have to do is drag an Android app with an .apk extension on the zandroid2bb.bat platform. Immediately, a .bar file is created. This .bar file is the app switch on BalckBerry10. If the .bar file is not created, there is definitely a loophole that you must plug in.

As the last step, install the .bar file on your BlackBerry 10 and use your app smoothly. For the purpose of error-free installation of the .bar file, you can use the zInstaller.bat build into the device or any other installer you deem suitable. However, there are some apps which remain totally immune to your hard work and simply won’t function on the BlackBerry platform. Yet, when you use this method, you increase the success rate of a conversion.

The game arena is flooded with the hundreds of good games for the BlackBerry 10. With so many options to pick from, you are sure to get confused. Shed your worries, we have come out with a list of ten most exciting and most popular games that are loved by BlackBerry 10 users, across the globe. These are the games you would love to play again and again and yet, would never be bored.

Still not sure whether the games in the list are really worth downloading? We played the games for hours and have put them to test and made sure that they run smoothly. So, here’s presenting the list of the ten best games that are high on the fun quotient as well as robustness.

THE FREE ONES

1.    CHASING YELLO: The awesome Yello is now being chased by Mathilda, a seven year old, while it tries to getaway along a river. So, you make him evade her grasp while collecting stars, earning points and making some good cash. Get your adrenaline rushing by getting rid of the obstacles in Yello’s way!

2.    TEXAS HOLD’EM KING:  A multi-player poker game, Texas Hold’em King, is an online game where the player has to exercise his/her intuition to win the jackpot. For all you poker fans, this game gives you the chance to bet, fold and raise and win free chips every day.

3.    ROBOTEK: If you are a fan of sci-fi, this game is just right for you. A great robot appraising takes over the fallen humanity and the planet. It’s time to pay back and you get to rip the enemies down with lasers, electrodes and all such high-technology stuff. An absolute yes for technology freaks!

4.    ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS: This new edition of the latest iteration of this highly renowned game offers you the same old fun with new features.

5.    SIX GUNS: Fond of the wild? Travel in the western American frontier, and hunt down the supernatural baddies in this adventure game.

THE PAID ONES

1.    WHERE’S MY WATER: With over 400 levels, this is one of the most popular game apps by Disney. Fun and excitement at the same time!

2.    DYNASTUNTS: Perform stunts while collecting stars, but do not forget the timer! With 25 different levels and five different tournaments, this game surely pumps the adrenaline.

3.    SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE:  This for all those Samurai fans out there. A game that sends you on the amazing hunt for the ultimate baddie, the demon Orochi.

4.    DEATH WORM:  The latest version of the Death Worm, this one is the most indigenous game you would come across.

5.    RIPTIDE GP:  Take your love for adventure to the next level with this jet-ski racing game.  This game even offers you a host of jet-skis to choose from and three difficulty levels to go on to. Get this coolest game for long hours of fun! We are not saying that this list is exhaustive, but we can say for sure that these games are amongst the best you would get. Get going!

One of the latest announcements made by BlackBerry includes the BlackBerry Q5.  This low-priced QWERTY device came as a surprise, when compared to the other devices in the BlackBerry portfolio.

THE TARGET MARKET

The first thing that distinguishes BlackBerry Q5 is that it would be introduced in the emerging markets, instead of the US. The company announced that they would be launching BlackBerry Q5 in selected markets including that of Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and the Europe. The emerging markets essentially include the countries that have low GDP figures such as Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Colombia and Kenya. In short, one can conclude that the device is going to be seen in all parts of the globe, except Canada and the US.

THE PRICING

Now, this is something we all are still guessing. However, knowing the fact that BlackBerry Q5 targets emerging markets, we can say that the device would be priced competitively. BlackBerry Q5 basically serves the same purpose for the BB10 portfolio, as served by Curve for the BBOS portfolio.  Noting that the Curve sold really well due to its efficient and competitive pricing, a good guess is that the Q5 also needs to have similar price positioning to have a steady run in the market.

According to experts, the price positioning of BlackBerry Q5 needs to be in accordance with the current trend of relatively fancier Android phones, which have a price range of $250-270. The BlackBerry Q5 essentially needs to be placed at a price of around $200-250, in order to survive the competition and carve its own market.

However, a $300 pricing for the BlackBerry Q5 can still work in its favor because it has slightly enhanced specs in comparison to the full-touch android mobiles. In order to get a deeper insight, here is a comparison between the BlackBerry Q5 and the Galaxy Advance S.

THE SPEC-TO-SPEC COMPARISON

1.    Blackberry Q5 has an internal memory of 2 GB as compared to Galaxy’s 768 MB. This means you can run more apps on Q5 than on Galaxy Advance S.

2.    The Q5 boasts of an amazing 720 X 720 screen resolution whereas the Galaxy is left far behind with it 800 X 480 screen resolution. Even the pixel density is 41% better in the BlackBerry Q5. So, you get a much better video quality, for a small increase in budget.

3.    If you are amongst people for whom their phone is their lifeline, BlackBerry Q5 is just the thing for you. With its 2100 mAh, the phone offers much longer battery backup than the 1500 mAh of Samsung Galaxy Advance S.

It can be concluded that the fair price for the BlackBerry Q5 would be somewhere around the range of $300. In order to establish itself again as a high-end brand, BlackBerry Q5 needs to maintain its prices above $250 in the emerging markets. In the long run, even BlackBerry Q5 may turn out to be equally profitable as BlackBerry Q10.

The USP of BlackBerry Q10 is its long lasting battery life which keeps it one step ahead of its competitors.

It comes with a 2100MAh battery which is a notch better than any other BlackBerry battery till date. Owing to its amazing battery support, BlackBerry Q10 has enough to outrun its competitors. However, if you want to be sure that your phone still has enough juice left in it to take care of your post office hours indulgences, then BlackBerry has come up with just the thing for you.

BlackBerry Q10 Battery Charger Bundle will put an end to the nagging fear of running out of battery.  The small charger easily fits in your pocket while the spare battery makes life easier. The attached micro USB cable makes sure that you don’t have to hang up on a phone to change battery. Just plug it in and continue.

The Charger Bundle is extremely easy to use and it presents you with multiple options to make sure you never run out of battery. The most convenient option is to just pop in the spare charger battery and be ready to go on.

The charger provided with your BlackBerry Q10 can be used to charge the spare battery or even better, the bundle can be connected to your phone which allows you to charge both the batteries simultaneously. The Battery Charger Bundle comes with a micro USB port which allows you to use any micro USB charger. However, the BlackBerry micro USB charger works best with the bundle. The bundle also has an LED indicator which lights up in different colors depending on the status of the battery.

LED light flashes amber when the battery is being charged while LED turns green when the battery is nearing its full capacity. The solid green LED indicates that the battery is fully charged.

The compact size of the Charger Bundle is an added advantage as it gives it the much needed portability. The small size and light weight makes sure that it is easy to carry and can easily fit into your pockets, bags and purse.

So, whenever you are running low on battery, you can always swap your discharged battery with fully charged one from the bundle.

Also, if you are in middle of something very important, you can just pull out the micro USB cable and plug into your Q10 to have instant power. In either case, the charger bundle makes sure that you never have to miss out on anything just because of low battery.

Loaded with these outstanding features, the BlackBerry Q10 Battery Charger Bundle figures high on the list of must have accessories. Even though Q10 has amazing battery life, I would recommend you to carry this charger bundle to be on safer side so that you can remain out for long without any fear.

This amazing device will take away your unnecessary doubts and fears about your battery and will ensure you get the best out of your phone.

After introducing its flagship smartphone Z10 which was criticized for its sky high introductory price of Rs 43,990, BlackBerry is all set to roll out its new Q10 model in India on June 6. The official Twitter handle of Canadian smartphone manufacturer for India announced the arrival of BlackBerry Q10 in India and also posted an image of the QWERTY keyboarded touting Q10.

However, the smartphone pioneer, BlackBerry, has refrained from giving any hint related to the expected price tag of the model. Even though the price is not announced, the Q10 has already made entry on the e-commerce portals. You can place your order for the phone at Snapdeal, an e-commerce website, at a paltry sum of Rs 1000 as an advance payment. According to the various media reports, the Q10 can cost you anywhere between Rs 28,000 and Rs 30,000.

BlackBerry Q10 and Z10 were unveiled together but Q10 has been late in hitting the US and other major markets. The device has received positive feedbacks from users at Canada and UK where the device is already available for sale. According to market analysis, BlackBerry Q10 is enjoying huge sales in UK and Canada.

The Q10 boasts a 3.1 inch Super AMOLED touch screen with crystal clear 720 x 720 p resolution with superior pixel density of 328 ppi. The device runs on latest BlackBerry 10 platform that gives you amazing performance. The device has dual core 1.5 GHz processor along with 2 GB RAM and internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is extendable with a micro SD card of up to 64 GB. To save you from hassles of typing on a touch screen keyboard, BlackBerry Q10 has a QWERTY keyboard placed below the screen which has been loved and admired by BlackBerry users since its inception. Q10 offers a wide range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, 4G and micro USB 2.0.

The smartphone comes with an 8 mega pixel camera with flash as rear camera and 2 MP as front camera to ensure you never miss out on memories worth cherishing. Q10 also boasts of an amazing battery life with 2100 mAh battery capable of supporting up to 10 hours of talk time. BlackBerry has also come up with Q10 Battery Charger Bundle which goes a long way in helping you get rid of your battery life woes.

BlackBerry is toiling hard to regain its top slot in the race of smartphone manufacturers. It has introduced its new and upgraded platform by the name of BlackBerry 10 which it claims is faster than its predecessors. The Canadian smartphone manufacturer has also recently come up with EMI scheme for users planning to buy its curve 9220 and Z10 models in India to provide relief from exorbitant prices. However, a lot needs to be done as BlackBerry failed to figure in the top 3 slot of smartphone manufacturers in India.

BlackBerry world is loaded with apps that cater to the need of virtually every customer. BlackBerry world is a veritable ocean of applications of virtually every type. It is indeed a daunting task navigating these apps. We attempt to present the top app picks according to public demand here.

TRAPEEZ PlayBook users, who enjoyed the Blaq client, will know that the same makers have brought forward a Tumblr client going by the name Trapeez. The Blaq client is still a no show on BB10, but Trapeez is more than capable of handling all those functions and more. Navigate your favorite Tumblr blogs with the added ability to publish on-the-go. You may also post your stories in chat formats. Available for $1.99.

IM+ PRO IM+ Pro is a highly capable instant messaging service for the BlackBerry platform. IM+ pro is capable of logging into multiple user networks simultaneously and monitors various contacts. Facebook, Google talk, windows live and several other clients are made to work in a single environment under IM+. Even obscure mail clients too are made equally responsive. IM+ Pro is a good buy if you have a friend network scattered across a wide variety of social networks. Available on BlackBerry world for $4.99.

KEEK Keek is a social network application that allows users to upload snappy and short video clips straight from their phone. User can view their friend’s videos and leave comments. Find people to follow and monitor their videos. Keek is like Vine for the BlackBerry platform.

BADOO Looking for singles near you? Want to find a reliable dating client? Then Badoo is the right app for you to peruse vast grids of singles’ data. Despite being an Android port, Badoo functions fairly efficiently. Badoo is basically free to use, but users are given the option to choose to buy themselves into premium access spots. Being a location-sensing application, the app helps you find singles based on proximity.

BUFFER Buffer is handy tool that lets you eke out particular stories onto your social networks. Bufferers are allowed to decide ideal times to post content onto their networks. If you are the over-sharing type then buffer can be the ideal tool for you.

WHATSAPP WhatsApp is to the world what BBM was to BlackBerry users. If you want to stay in touch with people over a variety of networks, then WhatsApp makes cross-platform communication possible. WhatsApp is free for BlackBerry.

UNTAPPD Untappd is the ideal social network for the beer boys. Join your friends in discovering your favorite brews. Location- awareness lets you find beer holes that stock your preferred brand of beverage.

FEATHER DUSTER This one is more toy than tool. Keywords are designated as flow points or connect. Small lights travel between them depending on the frequency of their usage. For people who are social butterflies, this a great tool to study the rise of trends and the interconnection between them.

DIODE Diode is a snappy Reddit app especially for BB 10. You can monitor your favorite subreddits and interact with other redditors. You can sort stories based on their relevance. The new theme addition will ensure that the visibility is another attraction to this app.

NEATLY Neatly is possibly the first of the third-party twitter media clients for BB10. Although Neatly is short of some core Twitter features, it still has some neat tricks. It generates ratings and between you and other users, helping you to map common areas of interest. The multiple account feature lets you monitor multiple accounts simultaneously.

The new BlackBerry Q10 is loaded with swanky smartphone features. It makes for instant email and messaging and comes with lots of useful, intelligent apps. The phone’s keypad couldn’t have been better and using BBM on the Q10 is incredibly satisfying. For those who are not that hooked onto Instagram or Netflix, the BlackBerry Q10 app store is more than teeming with helpful apps.

WHAT WORKS FOR Q10?

The Q10 is one of the few smartphones today that scores equally high on both design and ease of use. Going by its form, it is a well balanced device. The following features work in favor of the Q10, making it a coveted phone of the recent times:

1. DIMENSION: It is definitely a big phone, a signature feature of the Blackberry clan. However, it is not inconvenient to handle and definitely not bulky. You can hold it easily and grip it comfortably. In the weight department too, the Q10 gets a straight A – neither too flimsy to touch nor super heavy. This means that storing the mobile device in your purse or pocket is easy. Carrying this smartphone poses no problem.

2. TACTILE KEYBOARD: While the BlackBerry Z10 was a champion of virtual keyboard typing, the Q10 offers the best of tactile keyboard. While many users love the virtual typing with autocorrect and word prediction options, the attraction of a physical keyboard is hard to resist. Typing gets better on the Q10 and perhaps, faster too.

3. LONG BATTERY LIFE: The Q10 is definitely an improvement on the Z10 in terms of battery life. Long hours of video, music and games can be played on the Q10 in a day without having to recharge every now and then. There is no need to recharge twice a day as is the case with most smartphones available today.

WHAT DOESN’T WORK

1. SCREEN SIZE: The screen is a good many size smaller than the Z10.  Movies or video viewing experience could have been better. Media files do not utilize the full-screen mode and users need make a few adjustments initially. However, this is not a deal-breaker in any sense.

2. GAMING: Gaming on Z10 is an exhilarating experience simply due to a grand display and screen size. However, it is an entirely different story on the Q10. It does not have a landscape game view option and the smaller screen does take away a lot of fun from gaming on the Q10.

3. THIN TOUCH-SENSITIVITY OR BEZEL FOR APPS: The Q10 is a little thin on the bezel area for apps. Sometimes users can really turn an app off when all they want is scroll up or down the screen. Besides, there is also no trackpad. This might make it difficult for some users to text-edit or steer through web pages.

The BlackBerry Q10 has a compact, little OS that shows the tremendous possibility of evolving into a better version over time. Small things like the Calendar- Contact sync and auto apps that run without having to be user-activated are things that need mentioning. However there is some improvement required in sending videos over emails and BBM.

BlackBerry 10 OS has inspired many users to trade in their Android devices for the new Z10. Here’s what you need to know before you dive into the BlackBerry world. BlackBerry 10 is equipped with almost everything that you have on your Android device right now, and more.

Making the switch to BlackBerry may not prove to be that hard a choice. The main concerns that you may have while switching your devices will have to be contacts, e-mails, calendars, games and applications. Here we try to walk you through the entire layout of the BlackBerry for an Android user.

CALENDAR, CONTACTS AND E-MAIL BlackBerry 10 easily gives access to all your mail accounts. Since you are using an Android phone, you might already have a Google account. Setting up your Google account on the BlackBerry device takes minimal effort. In case you are using any other account, that too can be easily configured for the device. The BlackBerry device allows you to configure multiple mail accounts to it. All your mails are now available for access in a convenient location.

Your calendars are most probably pre-synced to your Google accounts. Just choosing the sync calendar option while syncing the mail accounts will configure the BlackBerry device to your preferred calendar settings. Multiple calendars with your various accounts will also appear on your device without any difficulty.

All you need to do is use the Exchange ActiveSync facility to configure them to your BlackBerry device. Your contacts are also simple to transfer to the device. All contacts pre-synced with Google are automatically uploaded. Contacts from other mail accounts can be transferred using the ActiveSync option.

APP SELECTION The BlackBerry World offers you a large selection of games, apps, movies and music. However, being a new platform, the BlackBerry world still has no official apps available on call. All basic apps such as Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter are made available, with WhatsApp and Skype soon to appear.

Gaming platforms such as Gameloft, EA and HalfBrick have been seriously implementing some of their popular games for this platform. While you may be able to see popular apps like Evernote, Dropbox and Box, no other official apps have made an appearance. But a large selection of Android apps can be patched to work on the BlackBerry if you so wish. This gives the user greater freedom in customizing the apps.

NOTIFICATIONS BlackBerry 10 presents to the users, the Hub. The hub is a single meeting point for virtually all your incoming communications. Official, personal or social, any incoming message comes through the hub.

STANDARDIZATION The Android platform is highly fractured. Custom ROM’s, rooting procedures; widgets, live wallpapers and the sort are good for tinkering with the device. But for those who don’t particularly enjoy the additional work that this entails, the BlackBerry platform gives great standardization.

With the device manufacturer owning the OS, all devices come with a standard operating system. BlackBerry is great for people who like their devices simple and efficient. The button navigation is completely done away with it. Gestures are central to navigation with BlackBerry.

Also you get the amazing BlackBerry keyboard. The BlackBerry is a great device upgrade. If you are currently on the Android platform, then the BlackBerry switch will be a completely seamless process for you.

A new innovation by BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Z10 is a full-touchscreen smartphone that has become a sensation with the tech-savvy generation. BlackBerry Z10 is a revolutionary device which has changed the way people will listen and share their audio content in future.  Add to that its ever growing app ecosystem, and you have the perfect opportunity to share, create and enjoy audio in more than one ways.

On a BlackBerry Z10, there are multiple ways of listening to music depending upon how social one wants to be about it. Finding the most suitable app can be a tough job. Here is a list of highly popular audio apps for the BlackBerry Z10. Just grab your headphones and enter the world of your favorite music with some top notch audio apps.

1.    SONGZA - Want to listen to some random music according to your mood? Then Songza is just the right music app for you. Songza gives you a specific playlist exclusively organized for your mood. It simply detects the day and time when you initially boot the device and then gives you a drop down list suggesting the task at your hand. So, just tell Songza what you are doing, and you have a custom-made playlist ready for you.

2.    TUNEIN RADIO - This amazing music app continues to reign as one of the best music apps with its brand new avatar for BlackBerry Z10. Since the app plugs into BBM, you can rave about what you are listening to your friends.  The app also has the amazing feature to search new radio stations in your vicinity!

3.    PACEMAKER - This one is for all you music fans who love to tweak and mix any track on their BlackBerryZ10. Are the DJ’s listening? This one has a price of $4.99 per month.

4.    SLACKER - An on-demand music app, Slacker is for people who love listening to their favorite music in style. With this exceptional app, you can share your music on Facebook along with flipping through various radio stations.

5.    8TRACKS - This one is an Android port on the BlackBerry Z10 and has the best features of many audio apps. From uploading audio content to mixing sound tracks, you can do it all through this incredible audio app. Beware of the banner ads though!

6.    NOBEX RADIO - Continuing as a top-notch audio app, Nobex Radio allows the user to mark his/her favorite music station from all parts of the world. You can also share web links and update your BBM status about the radio station you are tuned into.

Some of the other great apps to look out for include SoundNine ($1.99/month), Deezer ($9.99/month), Podcasts ($1.99/month) and Radio Player+ ($1.99/month). While we strongly recommend the above mentioned apps, we do not claim that this list is exhaustive. As time passes, the BlackBerry App World is sure to be hit by better audio and music apps. Keep checking this space for newer and better audio apps for your BlackBerry Z10.

The new BlackBerry devices have been selling like hot cakes. Enterprise users in particular are queuing up to get a piece of the BB action. The BlackBerry World is looking more efficiently equipped than before. Lots of big apps are now available for download in the BlackBerry app store. The ones that are being missed heavily, however, are Netflix, Skype and Instagram. Lots of people have stressed about it countless times.

The previous week saw the release of an “unofficial” bar file version of Instagram. Users may have to make do with this for the time being. Netflix has gone on the record stating that it’s delay in bringing out the BB version of its popular photo sharing app is due to their perception that they don’t see BlackBerry users as entertainment centered.

The backlash from the BB user community was instantaneous. Some have even gone so far as to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. BlackBerry users sure mean business. However, there is some precedence for this sort of misconception. Until recently BlackBerry was a symbol of a business like purpose.

The BlackBerry handsets could only find use in the hands of an enterprise client. It wasn’t until quite recently that the BBM brought the BlackBerry devices closer to every user. The new generation of users and the latest devices have created the necessity for bringing more apps focused on entertainment for the users.

Considering how the clientele is a more youthful one than before. BlackBerry also has the proper accessory base to appease their consumers. Enterprise users are more likely to use their devices with care. The younger generation is prone to a certain amount of rough usage.

The BlackBerry can take some amount of rough handling but it is still a delicate little thing. Enter the doubly protected cases from Incipio. The Incipio dual pro case was a delightful addition to the Q10 device. It provides a double layer of protection while not adding much bulk to the device. Now you don’t need to worry about those awful scratches ruining your BlackBerry’s sleek finish, nor do you need to be worried about any extra weight added onto you.

Those people who have the habit of dropping their phones often can have some peace of mind as the Dualpro, for some reason manages to always land on its corners. The BlackBerry is a delightful possession. While we like you to accessorize it for protection, it’s still a better idea to be a little cautious as to how you use it. Using the BlackBerry device that is more in touch with the times is finally satisfied. All the earl-adopter peeves have now almost vaporized. I am anxiously looking forward to the latest update to the BlackBerry OS.

Certain sites proclaim to have seen a leaked copy of the OS update, the OS 10.1.0.2009. It is preferable however, to patiently wait for the official version. But for those people who don’t mind experimenting every now and then, well its out there.

BlackBerry Messenger or BBM, as it is popularly known, is quite possibly, going to be made available across all mobile platforms. This news has been received with much joy from consumers across all markets.

The BBM is a trendsetting messaging application that was almost single handedly responsible for sustaining RIM through some tough times. The popularity of BBM was such that even users of devices from several other platforms were demanding such an app for their Smartphone. Some others happily switched to the BlackBerry platform just to be able to use the BBM.

People have been clamoring that the BlackBerry be made available across all the other platforms too, almost since 2010. Sadly, the movement never got much attention from the RIM employees. Now, three years later, BlackBerry is taking some positive steps in this direction.

The BBM 10 application may now be brought to other platforms. BlackBerry 10 has ushered in a new era of the BlackBerry devices. Slowly but steadily, BlackBerry 10 devices are knocking on the doors of the market leaders until now. But when the talk turns to messaging applications, WhatsApp is now the most talked about.

WhatsApp has been growing exponentially over the past few months. Meanwhile, BBM has remained stagnant with the old “60 million users”. Some steps have to be taken soon to rectify this.

The best way for the BlackBerry platform to gain traction with a wider audience is to open up some of its flagship applications to other platforms. Android and iOS users can be brought into the picture easily considering the fame that BBM enjoys even to this day.

The only argument that rejects the possibility of bringing a cross-platform BBM is that it might cause some users to switch to the other platforms. This argument may not be entirely baseless. But the actual risk however, is smaller than we expect. Contact list sizes are not what they used to be.

With apps like LinkedIn, essential contact information may also be found in other platforms whenever needed.  Those who had to leave have already left the platform. The messaging platform really needs some amount of consolidation. The numbers of players that are currently competing in this market do not appear to be anywhere close to BBM’s reliability.

Business communications need high levels of security. Using WhatsApp and other such messaging applications for enterprise purposes may cause the CIO’s to lose sleep night and night again.

BBM can give all the functionalities offered on these messaging platforms and add an extra layer of security to boot. This makes it desirable device #1 for enterprise customers.

BlackBerry needs to seriously consider opening this app up to other platforms. Supposing BlackBerry manages to pull off this transition and have their app executing seamlessly on Android and iOS, it will see exponential growth.

The growth of the BBM user base can only mean one thing. People will certainly consider the BB 10 platform for their next device upgrade. The launch of the low cost BB 10 devices like the Q5 will also be able to deter the movement of consumers who prefer a low cost mobile. Low cost devices and wider coverage for BBM, BlackBerry couldn’t have asked for anything better.

The International Snooker HD for BlackBerry 10 is one amazing snooker game with advanced gaming features. It brings to life the precision and excitement of a real snooker match. The most popular features of the game are listed below:

1. Dual play modes: You can play single or team up with a partner. Both play modes use the same controls, features and difficulty levels.

2. Snooker championship: There are 8 Snooker rounds that are part of the International Snooker Championship. You play against the best Snooker players of the world. The winner gains a place on the pedestal and grabs the IS Gold Cup at the completion of the game.

3. Superior game simulation: One of the best aspects of this digital game for Blackberry 10 is the simulation used in the game. Every movement of the real Snooker ball is imitated. Going by game sciences, International Snooker HD captures even the faintest side, back and top spins. On the left of the game display, four arrows help you decide the spin you wish to apply. You can power your shots, soft or hard, with the help of the power control button on the right.

4. Object and cue ball guide path: Another remarkable aspect is the availability of the ball guidelines. Every shot you can take can be analyzed beforehand with the help of ball path projections. Which path should your Cue ball take? Where do you want to place the object? These and such other issues are resolved through the guideline displays. This is a major improvement over its rival versions.

5. Progressive levels of difficulty: The game gets tougher as you advance through all the eight rounds of the championship.  Dabble with the difficulty settings and you get each game which is different than the other.

6. Camera features: The game camera is fun and useful. It is intuitive, wide and makes for a smooth viewing angle. You can also alter the display angles and move all over the screen.

7. Accurate game screen: Game controls are displayed on the game screen. It is accurate and quick. Touch, swipe and tap features give exact results.

8. Auto-save mode: International Snooker HD has an in-built auto-save mode. This enables the game to begin saving each round you play from the very first shot to the last. This means that you can have an unmatched game continuity and maintain your leads.

9. Game stat display: The game display screen records your game wins, Championship trophy count, loses and highest scores.

10. Graphics and sound: The game is played out in neat, attractive graphics and the background sounds are as realistic as it gets.

11. Game guide: The game is available with complete game guide, rules and solutions. Instructions are fully explained so that the new gamer can have smooth access to the levels.

12. Price: The International Snooker HD for BlackBerry 10 is available at $2.99/£2.

The pleasure of winning the snooker championship is doubled when it is played out in the giant BlackBerry10 display.

The game is a good source of entertainment whether you are a Snooker enthusiast or not. It is also suitable for players of all ages.

Fiscal management is a necessity for almost everyone. However, not everyone wants to be bogged down by having to do their own budgeting. Frankly, sitting around balancing your expenses and income is not anybody’s idea of a preferred activity. Now when there is an app that promises to do all this for you in a much simplified process it’s quite hard to ignore it. Presenting Toshl’s financial management app.  Of course, as expected, there are always strings attached. The app is not native BlackBerry, it’s an Android port.

Now downloading an Android port is not something preferred by legacy BlackBerry users. For reasons unknown, not many BlackBerry users prefer to encourage apps ported from other platforms.

Toshl is a familiar name for BlackBerry loyal's. Toshl had great apps for legacy BlackBerry Smartphone devices. Toshl has been uncharacteristically reluctant to take the leap into BlackBerry 10. The legacy app also halted any further development since august 2012. Never a good thing when developers just desert their apps without any development. Probably why Toshl have decided to give it another shot.

The BlackBerry app world saw the launch of a brand new Toshl app for BlackBerry 10 recently. There have been several possible reasons behind this sudden change of mind. The easy porting of the app from Android is a prime contributing factor. The port enables Toshl to provide support for another platform without the added burden of overhead. This can also be construed as a response to many of the BlackBerry fans who wanted a Toshl app for the new BlackBerry. Some fans even took the trouble of creating Android ports themselves, as soon as it was out.

The app was smoothly running despite being a port. But Toshl executives expressed a desire to see BlackBerry updating their emulator middleware that can suit a recent version of Android. End users may enjoy proper and smooth usage of the apps and the middleware may also prompt increased support for the greatest and latest apps. Another wrinkle that needs to be ironed out is that of the porting.

There are quite a number of users who do not feel comfortable using ported apps. These apps find fewer takers despite doing and providing almost everything a native app can. And some users even accept that however useful the app, they cannot bring themselves to use a ported app. They want a fully native BB app.

Toshl is reluctant, however, as with their limited resources they wish to play a waiting game with the native app development. They are still trying to figure out how best to use their resources. But the main idea certainly has been to weigh in the response for the ported app.

If the ported app really seems to find favor with users, then it just might be worth their time and effort to focus on the development of a native app.

This is almost heading towards a stalemate because of user reluctance to encourage ported apps. Rejecting interesting and fascinating apps based solely on the fact that they are Android ports is not helping make the right case for the BlackBerry platform.

The users need to download Toshl financial management, give it a whirl, and make it known that the BlackBerry platform is indeed worth all the time and effort in the world.

In the age of the smart phones, having too many desktop features on your mobile device is a near impossibility. Supposing we do have certain desktop functions on the phone. Imagine if you could have side-by-side browser windows open just like with a desktop. Shuffling between open browser windows is going to be made a much simpler process. The web splitter app for BlackBerry 10 does just that. It is probably one of the most clever apps in recent times. With the help of this app, you can have two web pages open on your BB device screen with a split screen for simultaneous usage. The web splitter app also comes with many possible tweaks and features.

The app allows you to pin any number of bookmarks as you wish. The two windows can be altered according to your choice. The size of the windows can be adjusted according to your needs as well as switching to full screen mode from any one of the windows. The list of features is endless. The app is integrated with BBM and has a built-in RSS reader as a bonus, so that you may view live feeds from any or all of the sites you have bookmarked previously. This is starting to sound more and more like an app that you ‘must’ have.

The app is available for download in the BlackBerry world for a nominal price of $1.99. Considering the several features that this app gives, this is a very small price to pay. The app is obviously good value for money. Although, you may not use it very often, but the kind of productivity this app gives you makes it a certainty to have in your kitty. I will certainly have my Z10 equipped with this always. It’s not the question of constantly juggling between multiple windows. It has more to do with being given the option to do so. And having the option is frankly, very empowering.

The web splitter has several features that make it a prized possession. Some of its more effective features are listed below:

•    Display two web pages in a single screen •    A simple cascades interface •    Saving items to favorites •    Loading saved items from favorites •    Creating custom favorite folders •    Active frames, to track viewed items in each grid •    Customizable grid sizes •    Easily switch the browser by copying the URLS •    Free updates •    Lot more grid configurations in the pipeline •    Very small size on disk

The web splitter app may not be everybody’s choice, but it sure is a good productive app. Having a BlackBerry 10 device and not really worried about juggling tasks? You are under using your phone. The BB 10 devices provide the utmost in productivity for the users. The web splitter is great for people who like to juggle multiple tasks, even while browsing the web. Multitasking while browsing may not be the dream of many people but it sure is the preferred way to go for more than one business user. The web splitter is a must-have in your business productivity app arsenal.

The new BlackBerry 10 is one of the perfect devices for digital games. It has a spectacular display and a fast operating system that can change any space into an exciting gaming zone. You can download a lot of games on your BlackBerry 10 and play them anytime, anywhere. The following list of four breathtaking BlackBerry games makes for a great collection for your mobile phone and can be played easily on the device.

Must-have digital games for BlackBerry 10:

1. GREAT BIG WAR GAME: This is one game that has the entire gaming world hooked on to it. Great Big War Game was first launched for Android and iOS but has now been made valuable for BlackBerry too. Given the mobile’s heavy duty operating system, you are sure to play it out completely and enjoy. It is a strategy based game and features animated military characters. It has been a very popular digital game since its release.

 2. SPARKLE BONSAI: Here is a game that lets you hone your aim and shooting skills. Gamers shoot at sparkly, colorful beads which are always in motion among other beads. It is a departure from Bonsai’s regular Asian-looking game backgrounds and tends towards a Druidic look and theme. One of the finest features of the game, its music and graphics, is wonderfully captured in BlackBerry 10 and this is what makes the game come alive. Sparkle Bonsai is one of the most dynamic and aggressive Bonsai Blast games to hit the market.  It promises to be a whole new gaming experience.

3. FRUIT BLITZ: Fruit Blitz is yet another must-have game for your brand new BlackBerry 10. In this, the gamer needs to mach three fruits as they appear on the screen. This set merges into one another, explodes and returns as a wild card. It is easy to download and play on your device. The game interface and graphics are excellent and so is the display feature of the mobile. All in all, it is a good game to spend boring evenings with.  It is one of the best matching games doing the rounds.

4. THE BARD’S TALE: This is another of those giant digital games and stands at a mind boggling 1.5GB. This doesn’t take anything away from the game though. The BlackBerry 10 display is enough to support this giant game on a giant scale. The multiple touch options displayed on the screen are easy to navigate and understand. This downloads smoothly and there are no problems in running the game on your BlackBerry device for hours. You can now transform your mobile device into a mobile gaming console and live through many exciting game hours.

These games are perfect for BlackBerry as they compliment the phone very well. The revolutionary new BlackBerry 10 is a gamer’s paradise in every sense of the word. Get set to experience a new dimension of gaming on your BlackBerry 10 through these games. The BlackBerry app store is a great place to hunt for new and exciting games that could change the way you use your mobile.

Leading mobile magazines and sites such as N4BB, Mobile Syrup, and BBin have published pictures of the rumored BlackBerry R10 which is being touted as a low end version of the popular BlackBerry Q10. The photos of the rumored Blackberry appeared first on a Chinese website DGTle and it quickly became headlines and the topic of discussion in the ‘technosphere’. Many websites have also published specification of the rumored BlackBerry R10 which has attracted attention of mobile enthusiasts across the world. The stories carry comparisons between the BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry R10 and how the R10 is a low end version of the Q10.

The rumor is getting stronger each day as many websites continue to add information and pictures of R10. According to the reports, the R10 is more likely to come loaded with modern BlackBerry software which is good news for BlackBerry fans and mobile enthusiasts. This also means that the low end version will be a true bang for buck. However, if you look at the photos, you can see the low end R10 lacks premier styling that is one of the main characteristic of the costly Q10. If photos are to be believed, the R10 has components made of less costly plastic materials. The design of R10 is not exactly rectangular in comparison to Q10. Also, the R10 lacks the glossy back plate that adds to the premium look of the Q10.

The QWERTY keyboard in R10 looks flat and shallow while the BlackBerry Q10 has a marvelous chiseled keyboard. The R10 is considered to be a successor to the popular Q10. Some websites also mention R10 as BlackBerry Live. There are several differences between rumored R10 and Q10. Some of them are a low resolution camera (5 mega pixel) and 8 GB storage space which is half storage space in comparison to Q10. The battery fitted in R10 holds around 1,800 milliamp-hours of energy which is less in comparison to the Q10. Besides, the battery in R10 cannot be removed which can be considered as a drawback.

BlackBerry officials have chosen not to respond to the rumors and comments related to rumored successor of BlackBerry Q10. Experts and mobile enthusiasts have an opinion that company officials are keeping mum about R10 as they plan to reveal the rumored R10 in BlackBerry Live conference in Orlando that will be held on May 14-16.

The R10 rumors should have died after the rumored photos of Q10 were removed from the Chinese website DGTle which was the first website to publish it. However, the photos were reposted at several other places on the internet which kept the rumors alive and attracted attention of BlackBerry fans worldwide. Several BlackBerry fans are eagerly waiting for the unveiling of the rumored R10 but there is no way to confirm the news that it will happen.  All we can do is wait for the announcement BlackBerry will make in its Live Conference in Orlando.

The BlackBerry 10 has come to turn the tables on the smartphone giants and this is pretty much visible through the formidable features. The latest in the BlackBerry arsenal is its new camera, which is unlike anything that Blackberry has released before. Among the many fabulous features of this new camera, there is the multi-mode shooting edge. There is simply no end to the types of photos you can click when you combine the different modes and the Time Warp advantage.

If you’re wondering what all you can do with the BlackBerry 10 camera, read on the six tips listed below to find out:

1. CREATE AN IMAGE FOCUS BY MANIPULATING THE FOCUS BOX: Whenever you’re ready to snap, the screen will show a Focus Box at the center. If you want to highlight an object in the image and create a focal point in the image, just drag the Focus Box on the target image. When you have the picture taken, the target object will be in the sharpest focus point in the image.

2. CLICK IMAGES IN MULTIPLE MODES AND ADD SCENE MOOD TO THE SAME IMAGE: There are various modes for the photographer in you. You can use the Normal mode for one image, the Stabilization mode for another, a Burst mode for the third or club all three together. For instance, if you’re clicking your friends diving into the pool, you can use the Burst mode along with the Stabilization and the Normal modes for a perfect shot. You can also add Scene Modes like Action, Snow, Night or Beach to your images. The Multi-mode and Scene Modes appear as icons on the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Customize them and get clicking.

3. GEOTAG YOUR IMAGES FOR A NEAT MEMORY: You can add Geotags to the photos you take on the Blackberry 10 camera. Simply slide your finger from the screen top to get a drop down menu. Select ‘Settings’ and activate the Geotag Picture tab. When you look back, you can easily see the location of each image.

4. PICTURE REVIEW: Sometimes you would want to check if the last shot was captured well. A thumbnail of your last picture appears on the bottom left hand corner. Hold the thumbnail and swipe it right and left. This enlarges it and you get to check the picture quality. When you release the thumbnail, it shrinks back.

5. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS ON THE TV, COMPUTER AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES THROUGH MEDIA SHARING: The photo gets bigger with the Media Sharing feature. Using this, you can share your photos on your TV or home entertainment systems. All you need to check for is a DLNA compatibility of the device. If your home device supports DLNA files, you can share the photos on them with your smartphone.

6. SAVE YOUR PICTURES ON YOUR STORAGE DEVICES USING BLACKBERRY IMAGE LINKS The BlackBerry Link allows you to synchronize your smartphone with other storage devices. You can save, share, access and manage your audios, videos, images, music and all other files through this link. BlackBerry Link allows you to copy your photos to your desktop for later use. Right now you are busy capturing the next perfect picture.

All these features lend a competitive edge to the BlackBerry 10 and makes it all the more difficult to beat.  Photography on a smart has never been this smart.

BlackBerry has always provided the best in data security and encryption to its customers. The BlackBerry devices have always been synonymous with great protection. Now the new generation BlackBerry, has raised the bar just a little bit more. The US DoD, Department of Defense has just cleared the new Playbook and smart phone devices running the latest BlackBerry 10 OS. The BlackBerry mobility management platform and the highly secure BlackBerry enterprise service 10 will now be used on the DoD networks. Commercial technology put to use for defense purposes. That’s a sleek combo.

After undergoing extensive security tests at the DoD labs, the BlackBerry 10 OS and the devices and services for this platform, have been approved for defense uses. The devices on the BlackBerry platform are now listed under DISA, which routinely manages the information infrastructure for defense departments. Way back in November, BlackBerry, known then as RIM,  had announced that its new BlackBerry 10 would be certified as FIPS 140-2. The FIPS certification is what enables government agencies to safely use the BB 10 OS and the associated BlackBerry Enterprise server.

The Q4 of the fiscal year ended in march and BlackBerry reportedly shipped out one million of the BlackBerry Z 10 Smartphones. The BlackBerry Z10 device is the first offering that runs on the BB 10 OS. BlackBerry proudly announced a whopping six million phones shipped in the entire last quarter. With the news of the DoD approval, there can be no doubt that people will be clamoring to get a piece of the new BlackBerry 10 platform. The BlackBerry Z10 has been scrutinized in almost every possible way. And as always the 10 OS has inherited the high standard for security from their predecessors.

The DoD approval extends to the tablet as well as the Smartphone’s running BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry currently has two devices that run their brand new OS, the flagship Z10 and the new Q10. The security clearance of these phones will astronomically increase the sales and revenues of BlackBerry. Not only will they be receiving huge orders from the general public for the obvious appeal of high security. BlackBerry has undoubtedly based a majority of their market strategy around these devices and this clearance from DoD is just the right boost they need at this time.

It is also interesting to note that a Samsung device known as ‘Knox’ has also been cleared for use. This is the latest in Android based platforms and obviously a lot more secure and protected than the general Android available for regular use. The ‘Knox’ truly looks to set a benchmark in open source development with enhanced levels of security. This surely makes it a very formidable device. Needless to say the ‘Knox’ is the prime challenger to the BlackBerry devices. No doubt with the shower of new devices rumored to be launched in the coming year, BlackBerry will be a long way ahead of Samsung. BlackBerry has vaulted some very difficult hurdles to get where it is today, the ‘Knox’ hurdle shouldn’t prove to be much of a challenge.

BlackBerry 10 has a huge app-rich app world. Despite facing some unwanted criticism about not having too many popular apps on board, EA is looking to correct this false notion. So many popular EA titles have already been brought into the BlackBerry platform. The latest entrant to the EA BlackBerry club is Dead Space. Probably one of the creepiest and darker titles from EA. This game has you battling hordes upon hordes of necromorphs. Dead Space offers you six different graphically stimulating environments and choices of various game play modes. Dead Space is just as intense you always wanted.

Dead Space is the best game to enjoy some good one-on-one action. The three story modes take you into different situations depending upon your taste. Survival mode gets you a five minute unstoppable onslaught of action. Story mode keeps you playing with a thrilling story in the background. Insane killing madness is on your BlackBerry.

•    COMPLETELY AUTHENTIC DS STORY FOR BB 10: Lose yourself in the maze events to unleash the necromorphs. Lauded by both critics and fans alike, this is a stunning render of the thrilling Dead Space franchise. This game is a must-have in your collection.

•    SURVIVAL MODE: Survival mode offers to you a chance for total swish-swash action and a lot of severed necromorph parts. You need to shoot and hack your way through 4 different maps in two separate modes. Stockpile yourself with ammo weapons and suits from the story mode and go shooting. This is truly the nastiest necromorph rush offered, yet. Build various combos and earn yourself extra credits.

•    A SUPER-CHARGED AND SURREAL EXPERIENCE: Headphones are a definite must for this game. The game features a movie-quality sound score and effects plus a stereo quality soundtrack. Full immersion can only be possible by the use of headphones. Cutting edge visuals, atmospheric lighting and rich effects bring a full-fledged cinematic horror experience onto a gaming console.

•    Intuitive controls to keep you focused on the in-game action: The game Heads up Display is integrated fully into the game. Play through a variety of environments and put paid to the necromorphs with tapping and swiping action.

•    CLASSIC MODULES AND 2 BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE WEAPONS: The Dead Space universe presents to you the new plasma core extractor complete with the saw. Begin with the strategic and the systematic dismemberment of the enemy. Use the Stasis module and Kinesis, well known among players currently playing this on console.

•    INSTANTLY EQUIP YOURSELF: Boost your power by buying additional weapons, upgrades and additional power nodes. Enhance your defense and offense capabilities with suitable weapon ad armor modes. Also a credit booster can be handy inn salvaging as many credits as possible from dead necromorphs.

If thrill is the name of the game you wish to play, then Dead Space has the best shot at delivering you exactly that. The Dead Space game will cost you $2.99 in the BlackBerry world. Dead Space plays only on OS 10.0.0 or higher versions. Currently available in Canada, Japan and the US. Turn your Z10 into a necromorph hacking console.