RIM Updates BlackBerry News App to v1.1 – OS 7.0 Only?

I am not sure what to make of this one so let us know if you figure out more info. Tim let me know that RIM has announced BlackBerry News App v1.1 in their official forums. The thing is nobody has spotted the app in App World yet though that has not stopped RIM from changing the description to reflect v1.1 and putting up knowledge base articles about it. My current theory is that this new version is only available for OS 7.0 devices in App World though this version simply brings it to closer parity with what Viigo use to have before RIM acquired it.

The new version 1.1 of BlackBerry News adds:

 

• Language support for English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
• Unified Search for BlackBerry News articles on the device
• All New items folder view
• Google Reader Import
• BlackBerry ID for OS 7.0 support

Let us know if you spot the update at this link in App World for your device[qrcode pix=180]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/21101?lang=en[/qrcode]

RIM Anounces BlackBerry News For the PlayBook v1.0

RIM today launched BlackBerry News for the BlackBerry PlayBook v1.0.

The application is now available through app world at this LINK

Full press release and app description below:

Today RIM is announcing the BlackBerry News 1.0 app for BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet.

BlackBerry News allows a user to consolidate and access all of their subscription-based (RSS) content feeds within one app on the BlackBerry PlayBook. New feeds can be easily added by browsing the content library, or searching for specific keywords or URLs.

The app also comes with pre-populated feeds from top news sites providing instant access to popular content from multiple providers on a variety of topics. Categories include: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Health & Lifestyle, News Headlines, Science & the Environment, Technology, and Travel.

The BlackBerry News app for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has been optimized for the tablet screen, and leverages the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet’s gesture-based navigation including:

• Touching the “News Library” button feeds to easily find and add new feeds
• Using the BlackBerry PlayBook bezel drop-down gesture from the “My News” home screen pulls up the options menu to update content, or edit and delete any subscriptions
• Selecting a subscription provides an abbreviated summary view of articles within that  news feed, allowing for quick scanning of content
• Swiping left on the tablet screen turns the page

The BlackBerry News Feed application for BlackBerry smartphones was introduced by RIM last year, and customers that use the BlackBerry news feed apps on both their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and BlackBerry smartphone will have their subscriptions automatically brought over and synced up between their devices based on their BlackBerry ID.

This application is currently available in the US and Canada, and will be available in other countries later this year.

 

via:bbr

NHCBBA.com Weekly Recap 4/10 – 4/17

Blackberry apps

• Native email and apps coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook in 60 days
• Review: BullGuard Mobile Security 10 For BlackBerry v10.0.233
• BlackBerry Bridge to Allow Media Card AND Internet Browsing!
• UberMedia has plans to build new social network
• Wakeful officially launched
• My Favorite Twitter v1.1 Shortcut on the BlackBerry Torch
• UberSocial Updated to Version 1.191 – Supports Downloadable Themes!
• TuneIn Radio Jumps to Version 3.0 on AppWorld
• Carrier Billing results in twice as many people buying applications
• video Demo: BlackBerry Messenger for PlayBook!
• Pageonce Pro Available for Free in the App World for a Limited Time!
• Twitter for BlackBerry v1.1 now available
• BlackBerry Traffic v2.0 now available
• RIM Launches BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing App in Beta Zone
• BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware (BEAM) 1.0 Beta Available
• Beat boredom and challenge your mind with Jigsaw Plus by Spice Labs

BlackBerry Commercial Ads

• BlackBerry Bold Touch promo video leaks out
• BlackBerry Touch promo video leaks out

Blackberry NEWS

• More BlackBerry 9900 Pictures Side by Side With Current Devices
• Research In Motion Co-CEO Defends BlackBerry PlayBook Against Lackluster Reviews
• Gmail mobile site now in HTML5
• Native email and apps coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook in 60 days
• BlackBerry Trade Up Program Opens Up to Canadians
• Carrier Billing results in twice as many people buying applications
• BlackBerry Bold Touch promo video leaks out
• BlackBerry Touch promo video leaks out
• BlackBerry Touchscreens and Full QWERTY Keyboards Are Going to Rule
• BlackBerry Enterprise Application Middleware (BEAM) 1.0 Beta Available
• Blackberry Dakota Release Date Still Unknown

BlackBerry PlayBook

• Native email and apps coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook in 60 days
• Why did RIM choose to build a smaller tablet with a 7″ display vs. going bigger? Here’s the story!
• BlackBerry Bridge IS One of the BEST PlayBook Features! Here is Why!
• Native email and apps coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook in 60 days
• Guess What? Hulu.com Works on the BlackBerry PlayBook
• My Favorite Feature on the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS
• Gmail On the BlackBerry PlayBook – Looks Awesome!
• BlackBerry PlayBook: Picasa, Google Reader, Calendar, Pandora, Slacker…
• Staples Canada Stocking BlackBerry PlayBooks – 16GB and 32GB Sizes for Now
• video Demo: BlackBerry Messenger for PlayBook!
• BlackBerry PlayBook Interactive Tutorial Now Online!

Celebrity With BB Pics

• Lindsay Lohan With Her White BlackBerry Bold
• Alessandra Ambrosio and freind both check their BlackBerrys

Here’s just some of the stories from last week…

NHCBBA Weekly Roundup

3rd-Party Software

• Google Mobile App Updated to Version 3.9.7

App World

• BlackBerry Traffic updated to v2.0.0.1735 in Beta Zone
• XIMAD Releases Free version of Brain Cube for BlackBerry
• Get Pageonce – Money & Bills Pro free for a limited time
• Free BlackBerry Travel App Updated Again to v1.0.350.99
• A Closer Look At NetQin Anti-Virus v4.0, Free Anti-Virus For BlackBerry
• Lost Device and Backup Service Head-to-Head: SmrtGuard Versus BlackBerry Protect
• Foursquare for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.9.85
• Pinball Deluxe for BlackBerry now available free!

App World Playbook

• Polar Mobile contracted to bring ‘at least’ 100 apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook

BB 9900 aka Pluto

RECAP: RIM’s 2011 BlackBerry lineup

BB Developers

• RIM asks FCC to keep PlayBook details under wraps until launch
• Leaked BlackBerry Enterprise Software Roadmap for 2011
• RIM Dropping Support for BES 4.1.x

BBM 5.0

• BlackBerry Messenger Updated to Version 5.0.2.12

Beta Zone

• BlackBerry Traffic updated to v2.0.0.1735 in Beta Zone

Blackberry Apps

• Google Mobile App Updated to Version 3.9.7
• BlackBerry Traffic updated to v2.0.0.1735 in Beta Zone
• XIMAD Releases Free version of Brain Cube for BlackBerry
• Polar Mobile contracted to bring ‘at least’ 100 apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook
• Free BlackBerry Travel App Updated Again to v1.0.350.99
• Foursquare for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.9.85
• BlackBerry Messenger Updated to Version 5.0.2.12
• Pinball Deluxe for BlackBerry now available free!

BlackBerry Commercial Ads

• Horseman and Sneakers – LOVE What You Do…

Blackberry Devices

• BlackBerry PlayBook order showing as cancelled at Staples? You’re not alone
• RIM asks FCC to keep PlayBook details under wraps until launch
• RECAP: RIM’s 2011 BlackBerry lineup
• Sears now taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry PlayBook
• New BlackBerry Monaco / Monza (Storm 3) Images Surface
• Polar Mobile contracted to bring ‘at least’ 100 apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook
• Where’s my BLUE (or white or pink?!) BlackBerry PlayBook?
• Office Depot now accepting BlackBerry PlayBook pre-orders
• Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan has a BlackBerry PlayBook
• Why RIM is launching the BlackBerry PlayBook without a native email client (and why this may or may not matter to you)
• BBM Video Icon Spotted On PlayBook!
• RIM Acquires Ripple Product Developers tinyHippos
• Will the Blackberry PlayBook Generate Lines Like the iPad 2?

Blackberry NEWS

• BlackBerry PlayBook order showing as cancelled at Staples? You’re not alone
• RIM asks FCC to keep PlayBook details under wraps until launch
• RECAP: RIM’s 2011 BlackBerry lineup
• New BlackBerry Monaco / Monza (Storm 3) Images Surface
• RIM and Intellectual Ventures strike a deal; gives RIM access to 30,000+ patents
• Office Depot now accepting BlackBerry PlayBook pre-orders
• Leaked BlackBerry Enterprise Software Roadmap for 2011

Blackberry Playbook

• BlackBerry PlayBook order showing as cancelled at Staples? You’re not alone
• RIM asks FCC to keep PlayBook details under wraps until launch
• Sears now taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry PlayBook
• Polar Mobile contracted to bring ‘at least’ 100 apps to the BlackBerry PlayBook
• Where’s my BLUE (or white or pink?!) BlackBerry PlayBook?
• Office Depot now accepting BlackBerry PlayBook pre-orders
• Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan has a BlackBerry PlayBook
• BBM Video Icon Spotted On PlayBook!
• Will the Blackberry PlayBook Generate Lines Like the iPad 2?

Bold aka Montana

RECAP: RIM’s 2011 BlackBerry lineup

Celebrity With BB Pics

• Russell Brand Sporting A Bold
• Ashley Tisdale Using A Pearl
• Jay Cutler Is A Blackberry STYLE User?

Desktop Software

• Icons from leaked BlackBerry OS 6.1 available to download!

Dinning

• Free BlackBerry Travel App Updated Again to v1.0.350.99

Free Appworld Software

• Pinball Deluxe for BlackBerry now available free!

How To, Tips and FAQ

• BlackBerry PlayBook 101: How to tether your BlackBerry PlayBook to a mobile device that has a tethering plan (does not have to be a BlackBerrry Smartphone!)
• BlackBerry PlayBook 101: How to setup the BB Bridge to pair your BB PlayBook Tablet to your BB Smartphone
• BlackBerry PlayBook 101: Setting up the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

Instant Msgr Software

• BlackBerry Messenger Updated to Version 5.0.2.12

NHCBBA

• NHCBBA WEBSTORE is being updated as we speak

Official Updates

• Official OS 5.0.0.1074 for BlackBerry Curve 8350 from SouthernLINC Wireless
• Official: OS 6.0.0.481 for BlackBerry Pearl 9100 via Telus Mobility

OS 6.1

• Icons from leaked BlackBerry OS 6.1 available to download!
• BlackBerry OS 6.1.0.44 leaks out, brings some updated apps with it
• BlackBerry 6.1 icons point to NFC, compass and more
• BlackBerry OS 6.1.0.44 leaks out, brings some updated apps with it

OS 7

• BlackBerry OS 7 “Highlander” to Meld OS 6.1 and QNX Together

QNX OS

• Glide Cloud Apps and Services Available for QNX, Android Honeycomb and WebOS

Reviews

• Why RIM is launching the BlackBerry PlayBook without a native email client (and why this may or may not matter to you)

RIM

• Lost Device and Backup Service Head-to-Head: SmrtGuard Versus BlackBerry Protect

Storm 3 aka Monaco

• New BlackBerry Monaco / Monza (Storm 3) Images Surface

RIM’s BlackBerry Device Roadmap for 2010?

I am not sure what information RBC analyst Mike Abramsky was using to develop this road-map put out by Business Insider but the info looks in line with what we currently know. He marks the Bold (Torch?) 9800 slider coming out for AT&T in Aug 2010 which is a bit later than the July-ish release date we were hearing before. The device will be exclusive to AT&T for 6 months which might add some contention like the Bold 9000 launch. It is also right on schedule with what we have been hearing about the release of OS 6 with the new WebKit browser.

NHCBBA Weekly Roundup 9-4-2010

3rd-Party Software

• Share Web pages between your PC and BlackBerry with Home to Phone
• Starbucks Card Mobile App for BlackBerry
• Gowalla for BlackBerry updated to v1.0
• Updated: Pandora For Blackberry v.1.1.4 Now Available
• MilkSync for BlackBerry Receives a Minor Update to v.1.0.7

App World

• Six Solitaire Legends Games for BlackBerry FREE for September only!
• Death Calculator for BlackBerry Will Set You Back $1.99
• BlackBerry Traffic App Beta v1.2 Adds Torch Support
• TELUS named first Canadian carrier to implement carrier billing for BlackBerry App World
• Xobni for BlackBerry now available in BlackBerry App World
• Review: PingChat 2 unites BlackBerry, iPhone and Android users through IM
• Free Adidas BlackBerry Personal Training App- miCoach
• BlackBerry App World 2.0 Now Available Across Asia

BIS Problems & Outages

BIS Problems Confirmed

BlackBerry Developers

• Second Verizon Developer Community Conference This September

Blackberry NEWS

• Video: BlackBerry Block Party in Australia- Skateboarding Half Pipes, Hot Music, & Models
• DataViz Bought By RIM?
• Must have applications for Blackberry.
• Eyes off BlackBerry, Google and Skype next Aim
• Allerta Testing Battery Life on Upcoming inPulse Watch
• Cell phone battery life charts
• Dallas survey finds smart phone owners use devices on the toilet, funerals and during sex
• Cnet Review: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 (AT&T) Specs

Cellular Providers

• Best Buy Canada now taking pre orders for BlackBerry Torch
• Verizon Wireless now offering prepaid data packages on 3G smartphones
• Virgin Mobile Canada launching BlackBerry Torch 9800 Coming September 24th
• TELUS named first Canadian carrier to implement carrier billing for BlackBerry App World
• Orange Armemia to Get Bold 9700
• BlackBerry Torch 9800 available from Telus on September 24th
• BlackBerry Torch 9800 available from Rogers September 24th for $199
• Zoompass Mobile Payment is Introduce by Rogers.
• Big Red Updates NFL Mobile, to be Released September 1st
• My Verizon Mobile updated with new look and better features
• BlackBerry Curve 3G available from T-Mobile September 8th for $79.99
• Smokey violet BlackBerry Curve 3G now available from Rogers
• Cricket Wireless looks to go national

Government

• BlackBerry encryption, time to talk turkey
• RIM Avoiding Ban in India By Cooperating?

Members

• NHC Blackberry Alliance is looking for more editors!

NEW Blackberry’s

• BlackBerry 9670 clamshell to be branded the BlackBerry Style!
• BlackBerry Torch – Launch Party On The Red Carpet
• Release Date?!? BlackBerry 9800 Torch on Rogers and Telus!
• BlackBerry Bold 9780 Spotted in White

New Features

Cnet Review: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 (AT&T) Specs

North America Cellular Providers

• Best Buy Canada now taking pre orders for BlackBerry Torch
• Verizon Wireless now offering prepaid data packages on 3G smartphones
• Virgin Mobile Canada launching BlackBerry Torch 9800 Coming September 24th
• TELUS named first Canadian carrier to implement carrier billing for BlackBerry App World
• BlackBerry Torch 9800 available from Telus on September 24th
• BlackBerry Torch 9800 available from Rogers September 24th for $199
• Zoompass Mobile Payment is Introduce by Rogers.
• Big Red Updates NFL Mobile, to be Released September 1st
• My Verizon Mobile updated with new look and better features
• BlackBerry Curve 3G available from T-Mobile September 8th for $79.99
• Smokey violet BlackBerry Curve 3G now available from Rogers
• Cricket Wireless looks to go national
• Release Date?!? BlackBerry 9800 Torch on Rogers and Telus!

Operating Systems

• Leaked OS: Curve 9300 OS 5.0.0.912
• Leaked: OS 5.0.0.912 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G
• Official OS: 5.0.0.846 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 from Vodafone Italy
• Official OS: 5.0.0.886 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from U.S. Cellular
• Official OS 5.0.0.822 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900 now available from T-Mobile
• Official OS: 5.0.0.886 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from U.S. Cellular
• Official OS: 5.0.0.846 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 from Vodafone Italy

Other Messengers

• Review: PingChat 2 unites BlackBerry, iPhone and Android users through IM

Upcoming/Rumored Smartphones

• BlackBerry Curve 8980 spotted heading for China Mobile

BLACKBERRY OS VERSIONS (Updated 7-24-2010)

BLACKBERRY OPERATING SYSTEMS (OS) Updated 7/24/2010

BlackBerry Model #	Base Official OS	Latest Official OS	Latest Leaked OS	Updated
8100	4.5	4.5.0.182	4.5.0.153	1/18/2010
8110	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8120	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8130	4.5	4.5.0.175	4.5.0.97	11/16/2009
8130m, 8130we	4.5	4.5.0.169	–	10/11/2009
8220	4.6	4.6.0.308	4.6.0.278	5/26/2009
8230	4.6.1	4.6.1.309	5.0.0.230	10/29/2009
8300	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8310	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8320	4.5	4.5.0.188	4.5.0.153	5/26/2009
8330	5.0	5.0.0.438	5.0.0.230	1/22/2010
8330m	4.5	4.5.0.175	4.5.0.97	10/20/2009
8350i	5.0	5.0.0.577	–	5/3/2009
8520	5.0	5.0.0.681	5.0.0.822	7/22/2010
8530	5.0	5.0.0.782	5.0.0.722	7/24/2010
8700	4.5	4.5.0.181	4.5.0.124	10/11/2009
8800	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8820	4.5	4.5.0.187	4.5.0.153	2/20/2010
8830	4.5	4.5.0.186		2/21/2010
8830 we	4.5	4.5.0.186	4.5.0.124	5/3/2010
8830 m	4.5	4.5.0.169	4.5.0.124	10/11/2009
8900	5.0	5.0.0.681	5.0.0.822	7/22/2010
8910	5.0	5.0.0.608	5.0.1.205	4/15/2010
9000	5.0	5.0.0.681	5.0.0.822	7/22/2010
9100	5.0	5.0.0.748	5.0.1.205	6/19/2010
9105	5.0	5.0.0.696	5.0.0.748	6/23/2010
9300	5.0	–	5.0.0.794	7/14/2010
9500	5.0	5.0.0.484	5.0.0.484	3/22/2010
9520	5.0	5.0.0.741	5.0.0.669	6/24/2010
9530	5.0	5.0.0.419	5.0.0.685	6/27/2010
9550	5.0	5.0.0.713	5.0.0.607	6/13/2010
9630	5.0	5.0.0.732	5.0.0.662	6/14/2010
9650	5.0	5.0.0.810	5.0.0.732	7/23/2010
9700	5.0	5.0.0.743	5.0.0.743	6/10/2010

T-Mobile Roadmap Leaked, Lists Nameless BlackBerry

A T-Mobile roadmap was recently leaked, displaying handsets planned for a future launch. Among the icons captured in the screenshot is a single RIM logo, though no model name to accompany it. With no extra information, it’s difficult to speculate as to which device it may be – some are saying the Pearl 3G, while others think it could be one of the newer devices we’ve seen and heard so much about recently.

We recently saw a video showing off a T-Mobile branded 9300, which recently passed through the FCC successfully. That being said, it wouldn’t be surprising if it was the Pearl 3G 9100.

[via CrackBerry]

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