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BlackBerry Curve 9320 Launched for ₹15,990, RIM Battle Toughens for Curve 9320

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:20:31 EDT

Canada's Research in Motion (RIM) on Sunday unveiled the new BlackBerry Curve 9320 in India, and tagged the new smartphone at a cool 15,990 rupees.

BlackBerry Maker RIM Plans to Off-load 2,000 Jobs - Report

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:11:42 EDT

Research In Motion is cutting costs as it has lost market dominance to Apple's i-phones and Google's Android-based phones.

Canada's RIM to cut at least 2000 jobs - report

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:35:02 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd is preparing for a major restructuring beginning in the next couple of weeks that will see it eliminate at least 2,000 jobs worldwide, the Globe and Mail reported on Saturday, citing unnamed sources.

TCS World 10K Bangalore 2012 Free App For iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone [Download Links]

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:42:25 EDT

Bangalore is all set for TCS World 10K 2012 race day on Sunday. So there is one technical aspect that you have to update yourself and your device to keep the pace with the upcoming event.

Top Ten Free Apps For Android Devices [Download Links]

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:17:55 EDT

Do you have an Android based smartphone or a PC tablet? Do they run the latest version of Android, popularly known as the Ice Cream Sandwich? That's great.You got the right device, so know about the right applications that you can download from Google play store to explore the full potential of Android.

Yahoo Livestand Killed Six Months After Debut; CEO Ross Levinsohn Makes First Major Move

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:31:56 EDT

It seemed like a move in the right direction for Yahoo back in November, when the company announced a family of new mobile products that would enrich the way users see and understand their news and entertainment content.

Is Facebook About to Create its Own Browser?

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:20:45 EDT

A report claiming Facebook could be ready to take over browser company Opera, suggests the social network is set to create its own browser.

RIM's head of global sales leaving BlackBerry maker

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:35:03 EDT

The head of global sales at Research In Motion Ltd has resigned to take on a leadership role in another industry, the BlackBerry maker said on Wednesday.

Analysis: Security features offer RIM a fragile lifeline

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:21:03 EDT

Along with firearms, radio and other standard-issue gear, Constable Ken Koke's police cruiser comes equipped with portable technology made by Research In Motion Ltd that he says has become an important tool in policing rural Canada.

Another RCB Player KP Appanna Identified In IPL Molestation Row

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:19:38 EDT

Based on the CCTV footage obtained, the police have identified KP Appanna, a left-half spinner from Karnataka and RCB player, as the cricketer who accompanied Pomersbach to Zohal Hamid's hotel room.

IPL Controversy: Molested Woman Slams Legal Notice On Siddhartha Mallya For His Twitter Comments; Luke Rubbishes Allegations

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:54 EDT

The woman who was allegedly molested by Royal Challengers Bangalore’s player Luke Pomersbach at the post-IPL party in a five-star hotel Thursday in New Delhi has now slammed RCB’s director Siddharth Mallya for his comments on social networking site Twitter about her.

IPL Scandal Intensifies: Notice Served To Siddharth Mallya

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:50:00 EDT

The Indian Premier League molestation controversy deepens with a legal notice being served to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team director Siddharth Mallya for his derogatory comments on the victim, who alleged to be physically harassed by cricketer Luke Pomersbach, who plays for RCB.

UK agency approves BlackBerry 7 OS for government

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:21:02 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd said the UK agency responsible for setting standards for computer security has approved the BlackBerry 7 operating system for government use.

Android in Australia: Ready to Overtake Apple's iPhone?

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:01:39 EDT

Android in Australia is now growing according to recent survey reports. This means that Google's Android system is now working its way on top of the smartphone war, thus, is it really close to overtaking Apple as the number one smartphone not only in Australia but all over the world?.

Virgin Atlantic Clears Cell Phone Usage For Takeoff, But It Will Cost You

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:28 EDT

If the Sir Richard Branson ice cubes aren't enough, Virgin Atlantic is giving travelers another reason to choose their airline - cell phone use has been cleared for takeoff by the company. The downfall? It will cost you.

Facebook by Numbers: A Look Inside the Social Network Phenomenon

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:13 EDT

Facebook will float on the stock market this Friday, we look at the enormous numbers behind the company that has gone from zero to $100bn in eight years.

Virgin Atlantic rolls out in-flight cellphone service

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:28:02 EDT

Some passengers on Virgin Atlantic flights can now call home from the air.

Postal Service offers discount for smartphone codes

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:14:03 EDT

The Postal Service will offer a temporary postage discount for mailings that include smartphone barcodes as it seeks to stem volume losses by encouraging advertisers to send more mail.

Facebook Charging Users to Promote Posts

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:11:02 EDT

Facebook is testing a service that charges users up to £1.20 to post updates in prominent positions on their friends' feeds.

RIM To Launch 15 BlackBerry Premium Stores In India

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:34:44 EDT

Research in Motion (RIM) has reportedly set its eyes on India and other growing Asian markets.

Facebook $1bn Instagram Takeover to be Investigated by Anti-Trust Probe

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:42:15 EDT

Facebook's $1bn purchase of Instagram to be investigated by US authorities, possibly delaying the takeover by a year.

RIM gets U.S. DoD nod for new BlackBerry 7 smartphones

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:42:03 EDT

Research in Motion said the U.S. Department of Defense approved six models of the company's BlackBerry 7 smartphones for use on its networks.

Pentagon approves use of BlackBerry 7 models

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:42:02 EDT

Research In Motion o n Wednesday s aid the U.S. Department of Defense had approved six models of the company's BlackBerry 7 for use on its networks, extending a long relationship with the smartphone known for its tight security.

RIM gets Defense Dept nod for new BlackBerry smartphones

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:21:02 EDT

Research in Motion said the U.S. Department of Defense approved six models of the company's BlackBerry 7 smartphones for use on its networks.

Hillary Clinton Without Makeup Pictures Go Viral, Secretary of State Laughs Off ‘Au Naturale’ Comments [PHOTOS]

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:49:45 EDT

What do Hillary Clinton, Snooki and AnnaLynne McCord have in common? If you think nothing, you're wrong; They all have pictures without makeup circulating the Internet. Photos of the Secretary of State went viral on Monday when Clinton was travelling through Asia wearing her glasses and no make...

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Announced - Coming 14 May

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:18:21 EDT

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone will be available on a number of UK network from 14 May costing as little as £10.50-a-month,

RIM Appoints Former Sony Exec as Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:39 EDT

The beleaguered BlackBerry maker has announced a new chief marketing officer as well as a new chief operating officer.

iOS 5.1.1 Fixes Serious Security Issues

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:13:39 EDT

Apple has issued its latest update to iOS which patches at least three serious security flaws.

RIM fills long-vacant chief marketing job

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:03 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd has named chief marketing and operating officers as it looks to fashion a unified message ahead of the launch of its next-generation BlackBerry 10 smartphones later this year.

Smartphone Evolution: From IBM Simon To Samsung Galaxy S3

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:54:26 EDT

We are living in a world where a smartphone is not just a mobile device used for making calls and sending text messages, rather it's a full-fledged touch-based computer (can come with QWERTY keypad also) that embeds features like operating system, Internet access, third-party apps and user inte...

RIM names new marketing chief, COO

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:35:03 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd said it named a new chief operating officer and a chief marketing officer.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs BlackBerry Bold 9900: Can Blackberry Hold on to London Dominance?

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:29:09 EDT

A detailed feature comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 and BlackBerry Bold 9900

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs BlackBerry Curve 9380: The Galaxy Charges, Can BlackBerry Defend?

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:39:37 EDT

The comparison of features between Samsung Galaxy S3 and BlackBerry Curve 9380

Zuckerberg's Hoodie Grabs the Headline as Facebook IPO Roadshow Begins

Tue, 08 May 2012 04:59:46 EDT

Zuckerberg attends the Facebook IPO roadshow in his signature hoodie and defends Instagram purchase.

Smartphones top computers for U.S. Facebook time

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:14:02 EDT

The average time spent accessing Facebook via smartphone in the United States was 441 minutes in March, compared with 391 minutes via computer, according to comScore, underscoring the increasingly high-profile role of mobile in social networking.

Evolution Of Android OS: From G1 To Jelly Bean

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:41:37 EDT

It has been almost four years since Google launched the Android OS. Android had a humble beginning in 2008, but over the years the OS has occupied quite a large space in the market.

Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate Evokes Mixed Response

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:57:44 EDT

Aamir Khan's first Television show 'Satyamev Jayate', has evoked mixed response with thousands immediately taking to social media to voice their opinions

"Fifty Shades of Grey": 25 Reasons It Leads To Unrealistic Expectations In Men

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:16:02 EDT

Women all over the world are finding themselves sexually liberated and it's all because of the kinkily fun pleasure fest that is "Fifty Shades of Grey". The first book in the erotic trilogy (there's also "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed") currently resides at the top of the New York Times and Amazon.com best seller list.

Did Research in Motion’s 'Wake Up' Campaign at Sydney Apple Store Backfire?

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:42:33 EDT

Research in Motion on Tuesday admitted that it was behind the “Wake Up” flashmob activity around Apple stores in Sydney, Australia.

Nokia Files Patent Lawsuits Against HTC, RIM and ViewSonic in US and Germany

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:47:18 EDT

Finnish smartphone maker Nokia is filing lawsuits against HTC, RIM and ViewSonic for unlicensed use of 45 of its patents.

RIM Announces BlackBerry 7.1 Update for UK

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:59:34 EDT

The BlackBerry 7.1 update will bring better battery life, BlackBerry Tag and let you turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Rdio Launches in UK to Rival Spotify With Unlimited Music Streaming

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:32:29 EDT

Rdio launches in the UK with apps for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, and offers unlimited music from £4.99

BlackBerry Maker RIM Will Stick With Keypads

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:05:10 EDT

Research in Motion has confirmed it will continue to use physical keyboards on future devices.

RIM close to hiring marketing chief, CEO says

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:56:02 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd is very close to hiring a chief marketing officer who will be charged with fashioning a unified message for the BlackBerry maker's impending product launches, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.

Nokia files patent lawsuit against HTC

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:02 EDT

Nokia filed lawsuits against HTC in the United States and Germany, claiming that the Taiwanese smart phone maker was infringing its patents.

BlackBerry 10 Release 2012: From Features To Release, From Fans To Critics: What We Know So Far (VIDEO)

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:57:33 EDT

In an attempt to entice developers, Research In Motion (RIM) has given a glimpse of the new BlackBerry 10 phones at the BlackBerry World conference that kicked off in Orlando, Florida, May 1.

Can BlackBerry 10 Alpha Smartphone Revive Fortunes Of RIM Against Apple iPhone 5?

Wed, 02 May 2012 03:16:49 EDT

RIM, the Canadian multinational telecommunication company, has crossed the barrier from QWERTY business-end smartphones to high-end smartphones mainly led by Apple and Android-powered handsets.

RIM BlackBerry 10 prototype fails to wow investors

Tue, 01 May 2012 20:42:04 EDT

Research In Motion Ltd gave developers a glimpse at its next-generation BlackBerry 10 smartphone on Tuesday and a set of software tools to create flashy apps to run on its new operating system, but investors were unimpressed and RIM's shares tumbled.

Research In Motion Gives BlackBerry 10 Prototypes To Devs [VIDEO]

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:28:34 EDT

BlackBerry mobile device maker Research In Motion kicked off its annual conference by giving out thousands of prototype smartphones running its brand new operating system, BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry Playbook 4G LTE With Better Processor and NFC Confirmed

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:09:28 EDT

RIM has confirmed that a 4G version of the BlackBerry Playbook with a better processor is on the way.