Research in Motion’s newly-instated CEO Thorsten Heins has confirmed that despite the company’s current struggle, BlackBerry will not be sold. Heins assures BlackBerry fans that he is not looking to take the easy route out of the company’s current situation, and that he believes BlackBerry can “really succeed in this market.” If there’s one thing we

Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon provides yet another “long winded” answer to a rather long winded question about BlackBerry, QNX, WebOS, Android, and almost everything in between. Jon also provides his thoughts on the upcoming Wii U and more! Should

The BlackBerry Colt looked set to be a turning point for RIM; the first smartphone to be powered by the BlackBerry 10 operating system, and the Canadian company’s last attempt at clawing back some of the market share it’s been losing to rivals like the iPhone, and Android-powered smartphones. But according to multiple sources for

As 2011 comes to a close, the fortunes of Research In Motion’s rapidly dissolving future hangs precariously in the balance. The company is currently enduring one of its most turbulent spells and, in what is most certainly a make-or-break shift for the company, questions surrounding its upcoming QNX operating system – which was first changed

The storm clouds are further gathering over the RIM headquarters. A week before the company is set to reveal its Q3 results (December 15, next Thursday), Citigroup’s Jim Suva is offering up 10 more ways the company can further wreck its image and make 2012 extra special. Frankly, 2011 was a horrendous year for RIM. News that it can

Say hello to the BlackBerry Milan — a new BlackBerry slider which will be one of the first devices to run RIM’s next-generation BlackBerry 10 operating system. It’s set to launch during 2012 alongside a range of QNX-based BlackBerry handsets, but thanks to this image obtained by CrackBerry, we don’t have to wait until next

Have RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook defenses been breached? That’s the claim being made by three intrepid hackers. If true, the exploit would be a monumental blow to Research In Motion’s sound security reputation. The hackers said a tool they’ve developed, aptly called DingleBerry, has allowed them to gain root access to the PlayBook. For the unfamiliar,

The new year can’t come soon enough for RIM. If the Waterloo-based company is to stay relevant in the long term, it will need to turn its fortunes around in a big way. I wonder what kind of new year’s resolution co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie will make come January 1, 2012. A new

While Research In Motion (RIM) has been very clear that handsets running the BBX operating system – a newer version of QNX that powers the BlackBerry PlayBook – are coming, they have been very coy as to when we can expect them or what they may look like. If a leaked image that surfaced earlier today is

How much more bad news can Research In Motion’s increasingly fragile reputation handle? The way the company has performed this year, we can’t say we’re surprised to hear this one. Still, it’s not looking good for RIM. Jeff Kvaal, a Barclays Capital analyst, today lowered his valuation of RIM’s shares from $40 to $23, and

A revolution is being organized, and it has nothing to do with occupying Wall Street. Merchant bank Jaguar Financial is calling out Research In Motion’s co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie to either shape up, or get out. The call for change is being backed by RIM shareholders who account for eight percent of the company’s

Several months ago, both Nokia and RIM were in the middle of crisis. Both were vilified for being slow to react to the ever-dynamic world of smartphones. Espoo, Finland–based Nokia, led by newly hired CEO Stephen Elop, was abandoning its next generation (burning) platform Meego in order to hitch their wagon to an ostensibly weak

Poor BlackBerry. Its woes are well-documented, as its luster fades and the company loses marketshare. Yes, fans still have new device debuts to enjoy, and there’s hope with BBX (RIM‘s new QNX-based OS), but the jury’s out on whether it will be enough to save good ole’ BB. Well, at least there’s always the business

Last week we ran some photos of BlackBerry Messenger running on an Android phone. The pics, sent to us from a tipster who claims to work for Research in Motion, seem to corroborate rumors from earlier this year that RIM would at long last be porting their most popular feature, BBM, to competitors’ platforms. Said

If you’re the owner of a BlackBerry PlayBook, you’ve undoubtedly been waiting for those major improvements to the device’s OS that RIM has been promising for some time, which will introduce key features such as email, contacts, calendars, and the most exciting feature of all: Android App Player. That Android App Player might not be

RIM is still struggling to shift its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, and to many of you that will be no surprise. The device has had a pretty unfortunate start, what with the lack of key features such as native email support, and a torrent of poor reviews that branded the firmware “half-baked.” But RIM has some

RIM CEO Jim Balsille confirmed today on a company earnings call that a new version of the QNX operating system is on its way to the BlackBerry Playbook. Expected to launch next month at the BlackBerry DevCon – and available to the public shortly thereafter – the new version of the QNX operating system will bring “major

I’m both an iOS and Android user. (Yep, I’m one of those dual OS people.) I was also a big fan of webOS, and so was greatly saddened by HP’s decision to end its WebOS device line. But despite all that, I actually find myself rooting for BlackBerry these days. I know, I know — a

Do you feel as though no week goes by without a new handset hitting the market? How do you keep up with the latest and greatest? Well, thankfully, our top 5 phones roundups are here to help. We’ve already brought you the top 5 phones on O2 and Vodafone, and this week we’re going to take

RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook has has been a bit of a disappointment for the Canadian smartphone maker, and for RIM’s loyal BlackBerry fans. It was criticized upon launch for lacking native email support and a number of other features, and was greeted by a torrent of unfavorable reviews. But unlike HP, RIM isn’t just going to

Maybe the airlines are flocking to iPads, but there’s another tablet getting some notice right now from a different industry. At the 2011 Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Ontario, a BlackBerry Playbook — dashboard-mounted in a concept police car — is showcasing some impressive features for the law enforcement community. The device,

Bloomberg reports that 2012 QNX BlackBerry devices will be fortified with Android applications in an attempt to revitalize RIM’s customer base and rescue sales from plummeting to a drastic degree. Apparently, the new QNX software will be Android-compatible, offering over 250,000 applications from the Android Market. That figure towers over BlackBerry App World’s approximate 40,000

Between the new phone leaks, 2,000 layoffs, and shipping problems, the past week has been a virtual (BlackBerry) storm for Research In Motion. To be honest, I’ve never been a big BlackBerry fan. I’ve been covering mobile for almost a decade, but I jumped from flip phones straight to iPhones (with some $500 Motorola and

Is RIM finally working on their first handset that will be powered by the QNX operating system? It looks they may be, but don’t expect to see it until early next year. According to Boy Genius Report, RIM is currently testing a handset codenamed “BlackBerry Colt” as their first phone running QNX, the same OS

Sometimes relationships can be tough. At times, they get so strained and uncomfortable that the other person feels they only have one resort left — making a public declaration to air out their real feelings. We’ve all seen this time and again; sad pleas from desperate people popping up in places like YouTube, reality TV,