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What a crazy week WES has been. We’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jake from BlackBerryThemePark and RIM to bring our readers the latest in BlackBerry from WES 2010. Some big take aways from this years event are BlackBerry 6.0, New Developer challenge to build Super Apps, BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and a whole bunch more. Tune into this weeks Radio Show episode while we divulge the best and worst from WES 2010

Mike lazaridis has been talking about the BlackBerry “super app” since mobile world congress earlier this year and it doesn’t seem like RIM is going to let anyone forget what a super app is. RIM has officialy announced that they will be adding another category to the 2010 BlackBerry Developer Challenge, they will add super apps to the challenge and will reward the best dev team very well. Check out the full press release after the break, and start enriching the BlackBerry application community.

BlackBerry Partners Fund Launches BlackBerry “Super Apps” Developer Challenge

Total prize package valued at over US$1.5 Million

ORLANDO, FL – April 28, 2010 – WES 2010 – BlackBerry Partners Fund today launched the third annual BlackBerry Partners Fund™ Developer Challenge. This year, the Challenge will focus on “Super Apps” and asks developers to showcase applications that take advantage of the BlackBerry® Application Platform’s unique capabilities.

With the international growth of the BlackBerry developer community, this Challenge will be the first to recognize BlackBerry® smartphone applications on a regional basis across four global regions – North America, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific. Applications can be submitted to the Challenge starting today and entries will be accepted until September 6, 2010. To apply, visit here and complete the application form.

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To view the video on your BlackBerry or other mobile device,  click here

The guys from CrackBerry recorded the keynote from yesterday’s general session at WES.  This is the video in which the Bold 9650, Pearl 9100, and Blackberry 6 are all discussed. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Source: CrackBerry

Press Release

Award recipients show mobility at its best

See who has received a Wireless Leadership Award in 2010 for BlackBerry® solutions that improved their sales, customer service, dispatching, time-tracking, healthcare, midwifery, child safety and police work.

Business Impact Award

Winner – Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Midwives at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK are using PaperIQ Digital Pens and BlackBerry smartphones to complete an 80-page maternity booklet for pre- and post-natal care to cut administration time, eliminate duplication and enhance the patient experience during pregnancy.
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Tether, formerly known as TetherBerry, is a company that sells software for your BlackBerry that allows you to tether your Berry to your computer and use the 3G connection on your PC.  The company has stated that they have increased their workforce and is now targeting business users for its software.  They hope to entice businesses with the low cost of their service.  Tether is still available for consumers for lifetime usage with a one-time fee of $49.95.  You can purchase Tether directly from their website, www.tether.com, or in TheBerryFix.com online or on-device superstore.  The full Press Release is featured after the break.

• Purchase Tether from TheBerryFix.com Superstore

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With OS 6 screen shots being posted on BGR last week, everyone has been asking “well how does is look” “will I be amazed?” well we know you will. The BlackBerry Blog was able to film the video of BlackBerry 6 (formally OS 6.0) that was shown at WES 2010. If you were skeptical about BlackBerry being serious about their stake in the smartphone market, then this is were you retract your statement because BlackBerry is coming at full force and will not be stopped. Take a look at the video of the new BlackBerry 6 operating system and tell us what BlackBerry you want to see run this new operating system.

Source: BlackBerry

The guys from Poynt are in full force at WES this year and with good reason, Poynt is one of the highest downloaded apps for BlackBerry so it makes sense for them to be at the biggest BlackBerry event of the year. Poynt has let us know that they have upgraded their application to 1.5.4.12, with a few changes to maps to give a better user experience and the overal application has received a speed boost. Poynt is available in BlackBerry App World or from m.Poynt.com, but im sure everyone has that app already….right?

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Today, RIM founder and co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, delivered a keynote speech to Industry Analysts.  In his speech he covered the 2 hottest topics in the mind of BlackBerry users; OS 6.0 and the Webkit browser.  He didn’t go into too much detail, but here is what we know so far:

OS 6.0 – The next Blackberry OS will be called “Blackberry 6.”  It will be coming out in the 3rd quarter of 2010.  OS 6 will be available on both touch and non-touch devices and will be backwards compatible with as many devices as possible (memory and processing restrictions will limit some device compatibility.)

WebKit - The WebKit browser will be packaged directly with OS 6.0. It will not run on OS 5.0.  And to clarify, Mike stated that the browser is build on a WebKit rendering engine, so this rendering engine will be available to be utilized by other applications and on other areas of the BlackBerry.

Those are the high points of Mike’s speech today.  While details are limited, it is exciting to hear some official confirmation of “Blackberry 6.”  We hope to have more details tomorrow and Wednesday during the main sessions and keynotes on those days. Keep your browsers pointed to TheBerryFix.com for all the latest coverage of WES 2010.

Audio file care of CrackBerry.com

If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the new Bold and Pearl, then we have something that will get you as close as you can at the moment. BlackBerry has provided a live interactive demo on their site so you can know your new BlackBerry inside and out even before its in your hands.

Grab the link below for your future BlackBerry smartphone.

• View The Interactive Demo for the Bold 9650

• View The Interactive Demo for the Pearl 9100
  

The just-announced devices, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100, are both live on the Blackberry website.  The page for each device features full specifications, a photo gallery, and a video of the device in action.  Check out the official pages for these devices and let us know what you think.  Were your expectations of these devices met or exceeded, or were you expecting a little more from RIM?

• Blackberry Bold 9650 Homepage

• Blackberry Pearl 9100 Homepage

I’m sitting at my desk all giddy, it’s insane what BlackBerry news does to me.  Sprint will begin to offer the BlackBerry Bold on May 23 rd 2010, that’s like one month away! The new device will run you a cool 199.99 after a 100$ mail-in rebate, that isn’t too bad, its about average for a new high-end berry.  You can check out the Sprint Press Release on the Bold 9650 after the break.

• Check out the Blackberry Bold 9650 Fact Sheet from Sprint

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Only a few hours into WES 2010 and the news is just pouring out from Orlando.  RIM has released a big announcement about their new voice over Wi-Fi system called Mobile Voice System 5.  The system is designed so that companies using BES can tie BES into their PBX that the company uses for their desk phones.  This tie-in will allow employees to have their desk calls routed over Wi-Fi to their Blackberry.  There are strict security and Wi-Fi settings in place to ensure this system is secure and reliable.  Check out the RIM Press Release after the break for all the information on MVS 5.

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Hot off the trail of RIM’s 9100 announcement Canadian Carriers Rogers and Telus have issued a press release stating they will indeed be carrying the new 3G Pearl. Telus stated that the new BlackBerry will run you a nice $29.99 on a 3 year voice and data plan. There isn’t much news from Rogers on their pricing, but with the wireless sector heating up in Canada, I wouldn’t see why they won’t offer it for the same price as Telus.  We have recived the Telus press release and its after the break.

TELUS to offer new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone in May

Pink version only available in Canada from TELUS, on the country’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network

Toronto, ON – TELUS will offer its clients the smallest Blackberry smartphone ever starting in May. Running on Canada’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network, the new BlackBerry Pearl™ 3G will be available from TELUS in either black or pink (only at TELUS).

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Its going to be hard to keep up with all this news we’re getting out of WES, but we are up for the challenge. The next announcement is that they have officially released information on the Tour 2 gone Bold, the device now know as the BlackBerry Bold 9650. This device has been floating around since late last year but RIM has now unveiled the newest addition to the Bold family.

” RIM unveils the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone, a sophisticated, high performance CDMA smartphone with support for 3G networks in the U.S. and abroad, stunning display, touch-sensitive trackpad and built-in Wi-Fi, making it possible to talk on the phone while sending and receiving email. Other key features include a 3.2 MP camera, media player, Internet browser and built-in GPS.”

If you would like to get the full scoop on the newest BlackBerry device hit up the break for the full press release from RIM

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What a way to kick of WES 2010. This morning RIM has officially announced the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, yesterday we leaked the pearl spec sheet but now we have the official press release, though we new these devices existed for some time now, but that’s ok.

“RIM introduces the BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone, a premium smartphone that is as powerful as it is compact – at less than two inches wide (50 mm), it weighs only 3.3 ounces (94g) yet includes support for high-speed UMTS/HSDPA networks, a highly-tactile keyboard, 3.2 MP camera, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, plus an advanced media player. It also provides all the power of the BlackBerry solution, the best mobile email and messaging platform available.”

The next step is waiting for a official release date from a carrier. To check out the full press release after the break.

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