For the release of BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry decided to go ahead and offer something special to developers in order to help get them started with developing for the platform. The initial device, the BlackBerry Dev Alpha A was announced on May 1st, 2012 in Orlando and since then has spawned several different versions including the BlackBerry Dev Alpha B as well as the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C which takes on the full QWERTY form factor. In the beginning, the BlackBerry Dev Alpha ran a stripped down version of BlackBerry 10 but as the OS evolved it was updated to offer fully running and almost fully functional versions of the BlackBerry 10 OS to support developers in creating and testing applications for the BlackBerry 10 platform.
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BlackBerry 10.2.0.1157 now available for developers
Along with the Gold BlackBerry 10.2 SDK downloads, BlackBerry has also updated the BlackBerry Dev Alpha OS autoloaders. When updated, Dev Alpha devices will be running OS 10.2.0.1157. The links have actually been live for the past few days but now, they're fully official. Keep in mind, these downloads are NOT full builds and are specifically meant for developers. In other words, you're...
Qualified developers at BlackBerry Jam Asia to receive a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C device
BlackBerry Jam Asia 2013 is set to take place in Hong Kong on September 26-27 and just like all Jam events before it, if you're a developer attending the event you can qualify to get your own free BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C device just for attending: To help prepare for the next wave of mobile users, qualified developers at BlackBerry Jam Asia could receive a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C...
BlackBerry Dev Alpha devices will stay up and running after all
When the BlackBerry Dev Alpha devices were given out, developers were told that at some point the devices would be deactivated and essentially rendered useless (or bricked in geek terms). With plenty of developers eligible to trade in their Dev Alpha for a limited edition BlackBerry Z10 however, this didn't seem like such a big deal. For anyone that hasn't received a BlackBerry Z10 or...
From the Forums: Is the Dev Alpha C a BlackBerry Q10 in disguise?
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Developers starting to receive their Limited Edition BlackBerry 10 devices
Back at BlackBerry Jam Europe 2013, Alex Saunders unveilied the Limited Edition BlackBerry 10 to developers. While it had been known for a while that developers would be able to get their hands on Limited Edition BlackBerry 10 device following a strict criteria, it was a closely guarded secret until then. Those who had been fortunate enough to receive a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device...
Leaked OS 10.0.10.648 for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha
We saw OS 10.0.10.648 leak for the BlackBerry Z10 (STL100-3) not too long ago, and now the same OS has leaked for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha and STL100-1 models (if you don't know your model number, go to Settings > About). For Dev Alpha users, this update brings along some features and fixes that some Z10 owners have received through carrier updates. Keep in mind that you'll need...
BlackBerry Dev Alpha C Photo Gallery
The BlackBerry Dev Alpha C was unveiled during yesterday's keynote presentation at BlackBerry Jam Europe. Our hands on discovered a pretty solid device, with an excellent physical keyboard as you'd expect from a BlackBerry device. The response to the Dev Alpha C in Amsterdam has been phenomenal, with the testing booths packed with eager developers wanting to get their hands on one to...
First look and hands on with the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C
During the keynote presentation this morning at BlackBerry Jam Europe in Amsterdam, Alec Saunders unveiled the BlackBerry Dev Alpha C device. Geared at developing for the forthcoming BlackBerry Q10, the Dev Alpha C is of course the first Dev Alpha with the full, physical keyboard. OK, it's only a developer device, so it doesn't share the same good looks as the Q10, but the hardware...
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha C shown off at BlackBerry Jam Europe
The Dev Alpha C has just been shown during the General Session at BlackBerry Jam Europe. Many developers got themselves a Dev Alpha A or B in order to aid in their development to build for the BlackBerry 10 platform. However, it was to build for the BlackBerry Z10 model. With the BlackBerry Q10 coming later this year, developers will want to start building for that model so in comes the...
Leaked: BlackBerry 10 OS 10.0.09.2372 for Dev Alpha devices
Happy Monday for Dev Alpha owners! A full version of the BlackBerry 10 OS has leaked in the CrackBerry forums. This is for the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha only but it is the full BB10 OS - including Hub and all native apps. It should only be used by developers and we take no responsibility for anything that happens to your device - so use caution. You'll have to have a WIndows PC to run the...
BlackBerry announces Limited Edition device availability for Verizon Wireless developers
In the last few weeks, developers who qualified for the Limited Edition device have been submitting their applications to trade up from their Dev Alpha. However, those who are on the Verizon network were receiving emails about an issue with the CDMA carrier in the USA. Today BlackBerry released a statement concerning the availability: Many developers have already submitted their...
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha OS update coming on January 30th
If you still have a BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha in your hands and haven't yet sent it off a Limited Edition developer version, some excellent news has just been posted over at BlackBerry Developer Blog. Come January 30th, a new BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha update will be sent out that includes the BlackBerry Hub, phone, and BlackBerry Maps applications. In addition to that great news, a...
Skype icons turn up in latest BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha update
In the latest BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha OS update, some sleuthing found a few hidden gems burried in the OS. When diving into the embeded icons, BBVietnam came across the icon set for the device that included not only Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but also Skype. Yes, that Skype. Now we can't say for sure what this means (if anything) but it is a good sign. We've had no official word on...
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha OS 10.0.09.2320 now available for developers
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha owners get a treat today in the form of a new OS update. OS version 10.0.09.2320 has been made available OTA and via the update page for PC users. We're not sure what's new and exciting in this one, so if you come across anything be sure to hit up the comments and let us know. Just think -- in a few weeks everyone will look forward to the BlackBerry 10 updates...
Developers: Are you eligible for the limited edition BlackBerry 10 trade up program? Be sure to check your email!
If you submitted an app in hopes of getting a limited edition BlackBerry 10 phone in exchange for your Dev Alpha, be sure to check your email today. Reports are coming in that RIM is contacting developers to let them know if they qualified for the limited edition device. If you met the criteria and submitted your request you should be finding out if you will indeed be able to trade up...