Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Two New Retail Concept Videos From the BlackBerry Enterprising Minds
Awhile back the BlackBerry Innovation forum released some concept videos of how RIM would imagine future technology. While RIM never really discussed them they were quickly pulled. Now Lucas @N4BB spotted two new videos from the BlackBerry Enterprising Minds Innovation Forums dated in 2011. They were released on the BlackBerryDE YouTube channel and are in German so I am not sure exactly what their audience is.
From:http://www.berryreview.com
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
RIM Announces BlackBerry Curve 9220 and 9320
No, BlackBerry 10 isn't here yet. The new BlackBerry Curve 9220 and 9320 run BlackBerry 7.1 OS, and are aimed at first-time smartphone users. With a dedicated BBM button, RIM is pushing these Curves to the more social set.
The 9220 and 9320 aren't all that different from the Curve 9370 we reviewed on Verizon back in January. This time around, there's a dedicated BBM key on the left side of the phone. There's also been a change in screen resolution, but aside from that, there isn't much new here.
Each new Curve measures 4.29 by 2.36 by 0.5 inches (HWD). The 9320 weighs 3.63 ounces, which is just a touch heavier than the 9220 at 3.6 ounces. Either way—these phones are light. Both come equipped with 1450 mAh removable batteries that should be good for up to seven hours of talk time and 18 days of standby.
The 2.4-inch, non-touch display features 320-by-240 resolution, which is actually a step down from the 9370's 480-by-360. Luckily, the keyboard looks like it has remained the same. In his review of the 9370, PCMag analyst Jamie Lendino noted, "the four-row QWERTY keyboard is slightly curved and features large, well-separated keys. The keys aren't as raised as before, but the click feel is tuned just right. If you can get your hands around a small device like this one, it's super-easy to type fast."
The Curves are running the BlackBerry 7.1 OS, which supports features such as mobile hotspot and Wi-Fi calling where available. The main difference between the two phones is in the cameras. The 9220 is the lower end of the two devices, with a 2-megapixel without a flash, while the 9320 is equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera with an LED flash.
There's no word yet on carrier availability, price, or release date. Check back with PCMag for more info as soon as we find out, and full reviews when the phones become available.
From:http://www.pcmag.com
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
PayAnywhere Mobile Payments App and Credit Card Reader Now Available in BlackBerry App World
PayAnywhere brings enterprise-grade mobile credit card processing solution backed by 24/7 customer support to BlackBerry smartphone users across the U.S.
Created by a multi-billion dollar credit card processing company with more than two decades of merchant payment processing experience, PayAnywhere is powering a payments revolution with its enterprise-grade, "pay-as-you-go" mobile payments system. PayAnywhere's mobile point of sale (POS) technology combines the industry's most comprehensive enterprise-grade features with 24/7 customer support. From billion dollar enterprises to the neighborhood garage sale, merchants of all sizes turn to PayAnywhere for highly secure, feature-rich, affordable mobile payments systems that expand and enrich their ability to conduct business. For more information visit www.payanywhere.com.
NEW ORLEANS and TROY, Mich., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International CTIA Wireless® 2012 -- PayAnywhere (www.payanywhere.com), a leader in mobile point of sale solutions, today announced availability of its highly anticipated mobile payment application and credit card reader for BlackBerry smartphones. With a complete set of mobile payments features, around the clock customer support and an online Merchant Portal, PayAnywhere is the most comprehensive mobile payment solution available in BlackBerry App World.
Vendors and merchants using BlackBerry smartphones can use PayAnywhere, the payment industry's only enterprise-grade, no compromise, "pay-as-you-go" mobile payment solution suited for any merchant. Created after two decades providing credit card processing to merchants of all sizes, PayAnywhere's mobile point of sale (POS) technology helps merchants improve cash flow, boost sales and help save money with keyed transactions.
"One in six U.S. smartphone users rely on BlackBerry, with the majority of them using their phones for business purposes," said Marc Gardner, founder, president and CEO of PayAnywhere. "PayAnywhere is committed to helping business prosper by offering the most complete set of tools and features, simplifying the transaction process and arming merchants with business intelligence and enterprise-grade support. PayAnywhere has taken great care to ensure our app, payment service, online Merchant Portal and customer care address merchants' payment needs so they can focus on growing their businesses."
Setting up a PayAnywhere account is fast and easy. A merchant simply visits BlackBerry App World to download the free PayAnywhere app, and follows the in-app instructions to sign up for the payment service and to receive the free card reader accessory.
With PayAnywhere there are no hidden fees; no setup, monthly or cancellation fees. For smaller merchants, PayAnywhere also offers a pay-as-you-go pricing plan with no monthly minimum processing requirement. Merchants using PayAnywhere enjoy a low 2.69% transaction fee and the fastest payouts in the industry, with transaction funds typically deposited in merchant accounts within two business days.
The new PayAnywhere BlackBerry app includes:
- In-app ability to process sales, refunds, voids, pre-authorizations and forced transactions
- Easily accept credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) transactions
- Send customer receipts by email with transaction details and merchant logo
- Adjustable settings for default tax and tip options
- Set up inventory catalog with categories and product images for easy and fast sales
- In-app sales tracking and reporting
- Free online Merchant Portal with access to detailed account activity
PayAnywhere supports more BlackBerry models than any of its competitors. Current supported BlackBerry models (OS 4.7 or later) include:
- Bold 9000 on AT&T
- Bold 9650 on Sprint
- Bold 9650 on Verizon
- Bold 9700 on T-Mobile
- Bold 9700 on AT&T
- Bold 9780 on T-Mobile
- Curve 2 8520 on T-Mobile
- Curve 2 8520 on AT&T
- Curve 2 8530 on Sprint
- Curve 2 8530 on Verizon
- Curve 2 8530 on U.S. Cellular
- Curve 3G 9330 on Verizon
- Curve 3G 9330 on Sprint
- Storm 2 9550 on Verizon
- Torch 9800 on AT&T
- Tour 9630 on Sprint
- Tour 9630 on Verizon
PayAnywhere is also available to merchants using iPhone®, iPad® and Android™. Merchants looking to accept mobile payments should visit PayAnywhere at www.PayAnywhere.com/accept-credit-cards for more details.
About PayAnywhere
Created by a multi-billion dollar credit card processing company with more than two decades of merchant payment processing experience, PayAnywhere is powering a payments revolution with its enterprise-grade, "pay-as-you-go" mobile payments system. PayAnywhere's mobile point of sale (POS) technology combines the industry's most comprehensive enterprise-grade features with 24/7 customer support. From billion dollar enterprises to the neighborhood garage sale, merchants of all sizes turn to PayAnywhere for highly secure, feature-rich, affordable mobile payments systems that expand and enrich their ability to conduct business. For more information visit www.payanywhere.com.
PayAnywhere is a registered trademark of PayAnywhere. iPad® and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple® Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. BlackBerry® is a property of Research in Motion Limited.
From:http://www.prnewswire.com
Monday, June 4, 2012
BLACKBERRY-MAKER RIM: SALE LIKELY IN THE WORKS
Now that Research in Motion has hired bankers to evaluate strategic options, a sale of the company or significant restructuring of the BlackBerry maker appears to be a more plausible – even likely – outcome.
"Given our belief BB10 smartphones will struggle to gain traction in the highly competitive smartphone market, we believe RIM may eventually sell assets, sell the entire company, or materially change its business model to a smaller niche supplier," Canaccord Genuity analysts T. Michael Walkley and Matthew D. Ramsay wrote Wednesday in a daily letter to investors.
RIM's announcement this week that it anticipates an operating loss in the first quarter has further hurt the credibility of a company whose market valuation has deteriorated in the face of weak sales and a widely held view that BlackBerry has fallen behind innovators like its more successful rival Apple. The stock has plummeted an astonishing 93 percent since its peak in 2008, according to The Associated Press.
Speculation is rising over what RIM is actually worth and what components of its business remain attractive for potential suitors. Canaccord Genuity isn't bullish on the consumer business.
"We believe RIM's lower ARPU consumer subscriber base holds little value in an acquisition due to our belief this base is already at risk longer-term to competing smartphone ecosystems," Walkley and Ramsay of Canaccord Genuity wrote. "In fact, with our checks indicating decelerating global sales of the 8520 and subsequently refreshed Curve models, we believe increasingly affordable Android smartphones and the new lower [priced] iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 will slowly take over RIM's consumer base longer term."
The patents held by the company, however, are considered valuable. Christopher Marlett, the CEO of MDB Capital, told the AP RIM's patents are valued at more than $1 billion. The patents could be worth as much as $4 billion if bidding wars develop between Apple, Google, Microsoft and possibly Samsung, he said. Last year, a consortium that included RIM outbid Google (by five times its bid) to purchase more than 6,000 patents and applications held by Nortel Networks for $4.5 billion.
Earlier this week, RIM announced retainers J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets to assist with a strategic review of the company. The bankers are evaluating a variety of strategies, including "opportunities to leverage the BlackBerry platform through partnerships, licensing opportunities and strategic business model alternatives," according to RIM CEO Thorsten Heins in a statement.
A sale of the company is one of the scenarios that bankers are likely analyzing. "You don't hire a banker unless you're considering a sale," the president of an investment management firm that doesn't own RIM shares told Bloomberg.
From:http://www.billingworld.com
Friday, June 1, 2012
Log Maintenance With Notepad
So here is small and easy trick to make your log maintenance more easy ...
1 ) Open Notepad
you will found notepad under start menu > all programes > Accessories
2 ) On the very first line, type in ".LOG", then press "Enter" for a new line
3 ) Save the file
you will found save option under file menu
Now, Notepad automatically adds a time/date log everytime you open the file, so now you just need to enter data for log not Date and Time.
BlackBerry Bold 9900 review
The good: The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 has a very polished design, with a svelte form factor, a sharp touch-screen display, and a wonderful QWERTY keyboard. Notable features include a 1.2GHz processor, the new BlackBerry OS 7, 720p HD video recording, and NFC support. Photo quality is excellent.
The bad: The BlackBerry Bold 9900's call quality is slightly flawed. It's also very expensive when compared with similar handsets.
The bottom line: BlackBerry enthusiasts will love the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but its high price tag will be a deterrent to many.
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the GSM version of the BlackBerry Bold 9930, and has essentially the same design and features save for a few changes depending on the carrier. The Bold 9900 for T-Mobile lacks the dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset of the Bold 9930, but it does support T-Mobile's "4G" network. As you might expect, it also includes a few preinstalled T-Mobile applications. The rest of the phone is just as we described in our Bold 9930 review--it boasts a fantastic new design, a great feature set, the latest BlackBerry OS 7, and impressive performance. Unfortunately, T-Mobile has priced the Bold 9900 at a whopping $299.99, and that's after a $50 rebate and two-year agreement.
Design
We won't dwell too much on the design portion of this review, but suffice it to say that the Bold 9900 mirrors the build quality of the Bold 9930. It's a marriage of high-quality plastic and stainless steel curves that results in a sleek and svelte premium handset. It's just as wide as the original BlackBerry Bold, which results in a larger display and roomier keyboard, and the 2.8-inch display is sharper and more vibrant than before. You can read more about its design in our review of the Bold 9930.
We won't dwell too much on the design portion of this review, but suffice it to say that the Bold 9900 mirrors the build quality of the Bold 9930. It's a marriage of high-quality plastic and stainless steel curves that results in a sleek and svelte premium handset. It's just as wide as the original BlackBerry Bold, which results in a larger display and roomier keyboard, and the 2.8-inch display is sharper and more vibrant than before. You can read more about its design in our review of the Bold 9930.
T-Mobile packages the BlackBerry Bold 9900 with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a belt holster, and reference material.
Features
The Bold 9900 ships with BlackBerry OS 7, which doesn't look very different from OS 6, but does carry a lot of improvements under the hood. These include a new Liquid Graphics technology that the company says improves graphics and the responsiveness of the touch screen, a speedier Web browser with HTML 5 video support, augmented-reality apps, 720p HD video, voice-activated universal search, and NFC support. You can read more about OS 7 in our review of the BlackBerry Torch 9810.
The Bold 9900 ships with BlackBerry OS 7, which doesn't look very different from OS 6, but does carry a lot of improvements under the hood. These include a new Liquid Graphics technology that the company says improves graphics and the responsiveness of the touch screen, a speedier Web browser with HTML 5 video support, augmented-reality apps, 720p HD video, voice-activated universal search, and NFC support. You can read more about OS 7 in our review of the BlackBerry Torch 9810.
Many of the Bold 9900's features are the same as the 9930's, so we'll focus on a few software differences in this review. T-Mobile has preinstalled a few apps on the Bold 9900, like the T-Mobile Mall and its own Web2go Web browser. We didn't notice too many differences between the T-Mobile browser and the default BlackBerry one--both loaded pages quickly and efficiently. There are a few menu option differences, but they're essentially the same.
Performance
We tested the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 in San Francisco using T-Mobile. Call quality was good, but not without its flaws. On our end, we heard our callers loud and clear, with no audible background noise. Voice quality was a little bit distorted, however.
We tested the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 in San Francisco using T-Mobile. Call quality was good, but not without its flaws. On our end, we heard our callers loud and clear, with no audible background noise. Voice quality was a little bit distorted, however.
From:http://reviews.cnet.com
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