As is now the CrackBerry custom when arriving on the scene at a mobile conference, I headed down to RIM's BlackBerry booth to see what was going on. RIM seems to change up their booth designs fairly often and this one is all new yet again. Looking good!!
From a BlackBerry news standpoint, CTIA 2010 is shaping up to be the quietest show I have ever attended since my time in the space. It doesn't seem that RIM is going to be making any announcements here and even on the application side of things there hasn't been too much new getting announced. It's kind of a good thing though.... a bit of a calm before the Storm. I *think* everybody is saving their RIM news for WES coming up at the end of April. I'm definitely hoping for some excitement there.
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Beta Test RIM's Upcoming Software at the BlackBerry Beta Zone
The tip line is off the hook about the newly created BlackBerry Beta Zone. After joining you can download beta programs in progress or sign up for ones that will be available soon. During these beta testing periods you leave feedback on how these programs can be impoved as well as taking part in online discussions and surveys. Software that are available for beta testing are the...
Research In Motion vs. BlackBerry - Which name is better?
A few days ago, BlackBerry CEO John Chen sat down with Bloomberg to discuss his briefings with the White House, MDM and most notable for this post, the changing of the company name from Research In Motion to BlackBerry. Chen noted he liked the name Research In Motion better but alas, was not there when the change over happened so he wasn't able to weigh the pros and cons of it all....
Goodbye RIMM, Hello BBRY! - Research In Motion ticker change happens Monday, February 4th
Although it was only announced at the BlackBerry 10 launch event in NYC, the formal name change from Research In Motion to BlackBerry has been happening rather quickly. In fact, the changes have already started in Waterloo as the old signage is being replaced and new BlackBerry logos are going up. No transition like this is fully complete though, until the stock ticker name changes over...
Research In Motion rebranded to BlackBerry
Thorsten Heins has just announced on stage at the BlackBerry 10 launch event that Research In Motion will now be called simply BlackBerry. One brand, one promise. -Thorsten Heins Re-designed, Re-engineered, Re-invented. Awesome! Full press release below. Research In Motion Changes Its Name to BlackBerry Company adopts globally recognized brand, consolidates to single...