BlackBerry Curve 9630 OS 7.0.0.224 Found Online

The unreleased devices keep on getting OS updates but now we have unannounced devices getting them at the same time. Ashley pointed out that the BlackBerry Curve 9360 now has OS 7.0.0.244 available. Not much most people can do with this OS but if you guys are looking for one of these prerelease devices let us know.

You can pick up OS 7.0.0.224 for the BlackBerry Curve 9360 @ fileserve.com

Warning: This OS will not install on any other BlackBerry besides the one mentioned above and is not an official release.If you do not know how to upgrade your BlackBerry OS please start by reading this step by step guide.Don’t forget to delete the vendor.xml file located in c:program files>common files>research in motion>apploader to install it on a different carriers device. Don’t forget our usual warnings: do not download and install these updates if you don’t know what you’re doing. Incorrect procedure or just bad luck could render your BlackBerry inoperative or unstable.

Via: bbreview

Official OS 6.0.0.576 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 & Curve 9300

Following the other releases by AVEA Turkey we now have some more official OSs that leaked earlier this month courtesy of AVEA Turkey spotted by N4BB

. This update is slightly higher at OS 6.0.0.576 and is available for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and BlackBerry Curve 9300. We don’t really know what is new in these updates but you can pick them up below:

• Download BlackBerry Bold 9700 OS 6.0.0.576 Fixed link – Thanks Bla1ze!
• Download BlackBerry Curve 9300 OS 6.0.0.576

Warning: This OS will not install on any other BlackBerry besides the one mentioned above. Don’t forget to delete the vendor.xml file located in c:program files>common files>research in motion>apploader to install it on a different carriers device. If you do not know how to upgrade your BlackBerry OS please start by reading this step by step guide.

App World Hits 2M Downloads

Research In Motion have released a statement claiming that its Blackberry App world has surpassed the 1.5 million downloads per day announced in September 2010 to an impressive 2 million downloads per day. This is good news I guess to all of us, although I wish RIM would include some useful Apps, rather than fart apps and so many news app. Also, the performance of App world itself has to be improved. From the delays in notifications of updates to its poor caching system, a solution will be very much welcome. Nokia, fighting for bragging rights with RIM for 3rd and 4th place positions in the Vendor app store stakes, are said to have over 2.3 million downloads per day from their own Ovi Store as of October 1st. It will be interesting to see who comes out victor in this particular battle.   mobilebusiness

BlackBerry Torch and Other Smartphones Running The New BlackBerry 6 OS Now Certified For Use By U.S. Government Agencies

RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

Congrats to RIM on acquiring this certification for BlackBerry 6! For more info go to blackberry.com/security or check out the full press release below.

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

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RIM today announced that BlackBerry 6 has been approved for use by U.S government agencies with a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 certification. This certification not only proves how secure OS 6.0 is for use by government agencies but also other security-conscious organizations and companies. What is FIPS?

FIPS is a U.S. government computer security standard for certifying cryptographic modules. The standard was developed through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP), which certifies products for use by U.S. government agencies and regulated industries that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive information. Product certifications under the CMVP are performed in accordance with the requirements of FIPS 140-2.

“This FIPS certification will help extend the reach of BlackBerry 6 to users in a wide range of government agencies and other security-conscious organizations in the U.S.,” said Scott Totzke, Vice President, BlackBerry Security Group at Research In Motion. “BlackBerry 6 offers an exceptional mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users on the most secure wireless platform in the industry.”

 

Happy Thanksgiving From our Family at NHCBBA

To all our BlackBerry Alliance Members and Friends in the United States and Military FRIENDS all over the world, we also made a plate of food and have seat waiting for you watch the game with us for you guys… Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from NHCBBA.com!

Let’s give thanks today for all the Good Things we have in Life… Family, Friends, Health… and let’s not forget to also give thanks to our friends at Research In Motion for that precious gift of the BlackBerry. Not only has it changed the world, but it also gave us the reason to build this site and bring all of us BlackBerry users together in Great family of website to help the Blackberry World and everyone else that would like to know about all the new stuff coming from Research in Motion.

So while you’re out visiting your friends and family this holiday weekend, be sure to spread the word that the #1 BlackBerry Alliance with now over 1 million hits in just 2 months! We are looking to have more info and FAQ’s to help you, on your question.  As always, you’ll want to keep it locked to NHCBBA.com or BB.NHCBB.COM.

Enjoy your turkey….. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik

Well, this didn’t take that long. We just received an official statement here at NHCBBA from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik messenger from BlackBerry App World. While the statement makes no mention of the revocation of Kiks signing keys or anything like that, it does clarify the situation a little further, which is what we were hoping for. Below is the statement from RIM regarding the Kik application:

RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM’s support for Kik’s service.

Interesting developments, that’s for sure. After reading that, I’m not so sure Kik will be allowed back into BlackBerry App World. Of course, that’s just my personal thoughts on the situation, share yours in the comments. Here on NHCBBA…

Skyfire may return to BlackBerry but do we even need or want it?

Skyfire, the 3rd party web browser that began their alpha and beta testing for BlackBerry only to abandon it a little while later, is once again considering bringing their services back to the BlackBerry Platform. While it’s not exactly an actual confirmation that they will start up testing again, the fact it got mentioned is something to consider.

We do expect to bring Skyfire 2.0 to additional platforms, and have begun discussions with some carriers and OEMs to decide which will be our next OS.   Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 and Nokia’s MeeGo platform are both shaping up as platforms with a lot of potential and the recent launch of the new Blackberry OS 6 with a WebKit browser core makes for interesting potential for a future release of Skyfire 2.0.  We value feedback from our users, so please let us know what platform you would like to see Skyfire on next and just as importantly let your wireless carrier know that you want Skyfire!

Rather funny that Skyfire now wants to rethink their time and effort investment for BlackBerry. It’s pretty much coming at a time that could end up being one of transition for BlackBerry and Research In Motion. If in fact QNX OS ends up making its way to BlackBerry smartphones one has to even wonder if Skyfire would be relevant. They’re version 2.0 offering brings full support for html5, offline browsing, javascript, WebKit, and full-screen video. All of which could be built right into the QNX OS and ultimately the browser anyways. Fool  me once Skyfire, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Besides, Skyfire would need some server upgrades first before taking on an influx of BlackBerry users as we see it.

Source: Skyfire

BlackBerry Smartphones Getting NFC Chips; Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile Begin Testing

Research In Motion is planning to add Near Field Communication (NFC) chips to their upcoming smartphone lineup. No other details are available, but the tip came with the formal announcement from Verizon, AT&T, T-mobile of Isis, a joint partnership on mobile payments.

BlackBerry devices will be the next in line to get NFC chips. The idea is to use the NFC chips and smartphones to be able to make purchases. Eventually coupons, discounts, stores, and even transit ticketing areas could be supported for quick and easy purchasing with your smartphone.

It is expected to see the Isis service with NFC chip enabled BlackBerry smartphones within the next 18 months.

via Electronista

Source WSJ

Reading between the lines: Bringing the BlackBerry Tablet OS to the Smartphone "Isn't the hardest thing in the world to do"

While appearing at the Web 2.0 summit today, RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie was placed on the spot to answer questions surrounding Research In Motion, their upcoming products and finally their future. A lot of questions were asked near the end, one that stuck out was a reference to when Research In Motion was going to bring a better experience to their line up of BlackBerry smartphones. This is where things get interesting; Jim Balsillie then referred to the BlackBerry PlayBook and its tablet OS making the statement  “It’s not the hardest thing in the world to repackage these things”. When reading between the lines that could really be another way of saying that QNX will be the next operating system for BlackBerry smartphones.

While most of us upon seeing the PlayBook figured that was likely to happen, Kevin’s been saying since WES that the future of BlackBerry smartphones phones lies in the QNX OS. With statements such as the one from Balsillie today being made, it only leads to reason that eventually we’ll be seeing QNX arrive in a smaller than 7″ packaged form and personally, that kind of thinking makes me excited for the next BlackBerry platform. In addition to all the “non talk” talk about future devices, Balsillie was also asked about any upcoming NFC integration for BlackBerry smartphones. His reply to that was simple, of course RIM will be looking at NFC integration. “We’d be fools not to have it in the near-term, and we are not fools”.

BlackBerry Storm 3 codenamed Monaco; BlackBerry Montana a touchscreen Bold?!

First things first, we’re slapping the big ol’ rumor tag on this one.  Take it all with a grain of salt. In fact make it rock salt because at this point none of this is fully confirmed.  New rumors have been suggesting a couple of new devices that are now in the works at Research In Motion, one of which we may have gotten a sneak peak at previously and another that may just be a total rehashing of what once was Magnum/Dakota.

That said, let’s clear a few things up while we’re at it.  The BlackBerry Storm 2 (9570) refresh was often referred to as the BlackBerry Storm 3 whether or not that was ever the intention we do not know but now that it’s been pretty much taken out of the picture as far as we know, that leaves the slot open for a real BlackBerry Storm 3 device (most likely, this one).   Every device needs a codename to go along with it and the BlackBerry Storm 3 has now been suggested as taking on the name Monaco internally.   When it comes to specifications for the device well, we’re not even going to suggest any at this point because really it would all just be speculation on our part and we don’t think adding to the rumors will do anyone any good.  So, until we can confirm indefinitely you all can speculate along with us.

Moving on now, a lot of talk has been generated over the past few days about the BlackBerry 9900 aka Pluto.  This numeric offering is far from new as you can tell from the linked article.  Its actually been floating around since even before the BlackBerry 9630 was released and got many folks into a tizzy expecting a Bold touchscreen device.  What ever became of it? Well, it was revealed as the Dakota/Magnum which never actually saw the light of day beyond it’s prototype, and now its popped up again for better or worse.  Codename this time? Montana.  Given the past history tied to this device and codename we’re not going to be holding our breath for information on it.  Either Research In Motion is digging up a device that was shelved long ago and redoing it or the rumors of Montana are just simply a little off base. Alas, that’s the joy of rumors.  Personally, if I had too pick one out of these two rumors to be true– I’m rolling with the information about the BlackBerry Storm 3 what about you all?

Source: BBLeaks