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RIM CEO apologizes for BlackBerry outages in video response
Co-CEO of RIM, Mike Lazaridis, has given a heartfelt video apology for the widespread BlackBerry outages affecting many of his customers this week. Posted on RIM's official BlackBerry YouTube channel, Lazaridis stated that: "You expect better from us and…
BlackBerry services slowly resuming across Europe
BlackBerry services are beginning to come back online across Europe after major outages saw many key features of RIM's handsets stop working. For three days internet, BlackBerry Messenger and email services have been failing on the handsets, but things are…
RIM spill the beans over BlackBerry outages
RIM have revealed what has caused the worldwide BlackBerry outages this week. BlackBerry users across the world have reported big problems accessing their email, internet and BBM services. "The messaging and browsing delays being experienced by BlackBerry users in…
Vodafone in rumoured RIM takeover for BlackBerry
New rumours are suggesting that mobile operator Vodafone may be lining up a takeover bid of BlackBerry phone makers RIM. Neither company has commented on the speculation, but that's not stopped the stock market from doing some of the talking…
44% of new UK smartphone sales are Android
All eyes may be on the impending iPhone 5 launch next week, but at the end of the day sales speak louder than an updated spec sheet. So what have the UK smartphone-buying public been spending their hard-earned dosh on?…
RIM slowing BlackBerry PlayBook production following poor sales of iPad rival
BlackBerry PlayBook manufacturers RIM are reportedly slowing production of their iPad-rivalling tablet device, following a poor second-qaurter earnings report. Component and OEM trackers DigiTimes are reporting that RIM's production partners Quanta are laying off as many as 1,000 workers,…
VIDEO PREVIEW: BlackBerry Curve 9360 hands-on
We get hands-on with the super-slim BlackBerry Curve 9630 at today's exclusive London launch event. Can this QWERTY-packing, BlackBerry OS 7 touting handset bring RIM back from the brink? For more info on the BlackBerry Curve 9360, and a…
HANDS-ON PREVIEW: BlackBerry Curve 9360
It's been a long time coming, but in the wake of leaks aplenty RIM have finally revealed the lastest BlackBerry Curve handsets. Available in three flavours (depending on international territories), you're looking at the BlackBerry Curve 9360, 9350 and 9370….
BlackBerry Messenger to share songs as well as looting targets?
BlackBerry Messenger has had its name sullied a bit recently in light of the recent UK riots that were, in part at least, fuelled by the free, private communications service. But it's not only looting targets that you'll be able…
BlackBerry Bold 9900 now on sale with Vodafone
Following the wave of new Blackberry handsets revealed by RIM last week, Vodafone have become the first network to pop the BlackBerry Bold 9900 on sale and announce pricing for the smartphone. The phone will come free on 24…
