RIM CDMA Phones Plan On Joining the Current Generation in this 2011

Crackberry seems to have gotten their hands on RIM’s 2011 roadmap for their CDMA phones, and it doesn’t look bad. We can expect a CDMA version of the Playbook, as well as a revamped version of the Bold Touch, and the Monaco Touch, a super sexy smartphone with a 1.2Ghz processor, an 800x400 res screen and support for NFC, Open GL (for better gaming) and HD video recording and “management.” Add to these a full screen Curve Touch with similar specs, and maybe, just maybe, BB fans may have something to be happy about this year. More pics, plus the source link, below.

Source: Crackberry

The Blackberry Playbook and smartphones to run android apps

As crazy as that sounds, we have been told by multiple trusted sources that RIM is seriously considering a feature that will allow BlackBerry devices to run Android apps. Here is what we know… Research In Motion has been trying to figure out the path it wants to take as far as how the existing Java environment will work on its upcoming QNX tablet and smartphones. The company has publicly stated that it is looking at getting a Java virtual machine running on the PlayBook — not so much for app development going forward, but for legacy support, custom apps corporations have deployed and don’t want to recreate, etc — but RIM hasn’t yet decided what kind of Java VM it will use. Hit the break for the rest!

Here is the big news: we have been told RIM is very much considering the Dalvik virtual machine, and we ultimately expect the company to chose Dalvik. If that sounds familiar to you, it’s because it’s the same VM that the Android OS uses, and it would allow RIM’s PlayBook and other QNX devices to run just about any application built for the Android platform.

There are various approaches to this situation — one where RIM uses the open source Dalvik VM and does not involve Google, and another (incredible) scenario where RIM and Google might reach an agreement (basically “certify” the device/platform) that would provide official support to Android apps on RIM’s QNX-based OS, and would feature the Android Market, Google’s Gmail, Maps, and other apps.

With the bold moves RIM has taken lately — QNX, the acquisition of the great UI team at The Astonishing Tribe, and possibly the ability to run any and all Android apps — if the company can hang on just a little longer, it could be poised to attack the market again in a huge way.I think Android is taking over its time to jump on the wagon while theirs still room. What do you think?

Source: BGR

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Data Smart: Smart for RIM, Great for customers

Data plans are becoming deal makers and deal breakers with a lot of customers. Some with tier data plans. Some increasing your data plan costs. And some are just to high to begin with. There must be some phone or app that can help with this? Well there is only one company who has what it takes to combat with data efficiency and its Blackberry and there DataSmart technology!

Whats DataSmart? Well it's sort of like zipping large files on your computer. When data is used on a Blackberry device, DataSmart comes in effect and "Zips" your data up before its sent or received. Therefore using less of your data plan. A study by Rysavy Research showed that DataSmart technology enabled up to 2x more web browsing, 4x more email, and 2x more social networking than other leading smart phones. That should be a kick in the knees to Apple and Google.

But more important is that the consumer gets to reap the benefits of a well thought of feature that not only allows you to do more with your smart phone, but actually makes your fixed data plans manageable. Heck, you could go to a cheaper data plan if you wanted. I guess it's just not the bbm or the keyboard that makes the Blackberry a good buy anymore. But it looks like this is a feature that the latest upgrade"blackberry6" has. Well RIM better get on these updates for these phones. Smart move by the way.

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RiM announces specs for the BlackBerry PlayBook, for release early next year

Blackberry’s entry into the Tablet contest is here! Or, at least on it’s way. Research In Motion announced the “BlackBerry Playbook” at the 2010 DevCon, to be released in “early 2011”. The tablet measures 5.1 by 7.6 by 0.4 inches and will weigh less than a pound. It has a 7inch touch screen interface and sports a 1ghz dual-core processor (dual-core!!), 1gb of ram. Two high-definition cameras on the front (3 megapixels) and rear (5 megapixels). The Playbook will also support 1080p recording, mini USB and mini HDMI ports, 802.11 a/b/g/n wi-fi and Bluetooth 2.1. 3g and 4g models may be announced later. Although details were not mentioned as regards to storage, 16gb and 32gb models are speculated to be available on release, whenever that will be.

Instead of using BBOS6, RiM has decided to build new software optimized specifically for tablets. The new Blackberry Tablet OS looks like the love child of PalmOS and iOS on the iPad. This new software will support html5, Flash 10.1 and multitasking.

With specs this nice, it seems that RiM is really stepping into the modern generation of high powered mobile devices. Only problem is, the PlayBook won’t find it’s way to shelves until next year. In fact, with all the talk of tablets running mobile OS’es lately, the only one to have hit the market is the iPad. And many expect an upgrade to that product to be announced in January. So what do you think? Is the super-capable hardware enough to make you fork over the cash for a PlayBook? How about the Samsung Tab, or the iPad? Do you think the Playbook’s specs will be as impressive when it sees daylight, 4 to 7 months from now? And, as a side point, anyone wondering where all of this 1ghz greatness was when RiM released the Torch? Check out the video below.

Source Article: PC World