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Big Mega Ultra Friday RIM Round-Up
Lots going on in the world of Research In Motion today. Some of the items you'll find in this post include a nifty sale going on at AT&T stores today as well as an upgrade to BlackBerry Apps World. More inside!Lots going on in the world of Research In Motion today. Some of the items you'll find in this post include a nifty sale going on at AT&T stores today as well as an upgrade to BlackBerry Apps World. More inside!50% Off Sale At AT&T
Starting today, all BlackBerries at AT&T are 50% off after a mail in rebate. Yep, even the newest BlackBerry Bold 9700. The complete list includes: BlackBerry Bold 9700, Bold 9000, Curve 8900, Curve 8520, Curve 8320, and Curve 8310. These devices are available at 50% both online and in stores. AT&T didn't say now long the promotion will last.
More Mobility Insights
White Papers
- How To Regain IT Control In An Increasingly Mobile World - by BlackBerry
- Red Alert: Why Tablet Security Matters - by BlackBerry
Reports
- Mobility’s Next Challenge: 8 Steps to a Secure Environment
- Time to Move: How to Ensure 'Mobility' Translates to 'Agility'
Webcasts
- Maximize ROI with Database Consolidation onto Private Clouds
- The ABC's of Cloud Computing in the Midmarket
App World Update
BlackBerry Apps World was recently updated. So far, no new major changes have been reported. Even so, if you're interested in updating to Apps World 1.1.0.24, feel free to visit blackberry.com/appworld from your BlackBerry.
Wireless Power Consortium
Research In Motion recently joined the Wireless Power Consortium. The WPC's stated goal is to help develop and promote the ability to charge electronic devices wirelessly. A number of other handset companies, such as Nokia and Samsung, already belong to the WPC.
MySpace 2.0
Are any of you still using MySpace? If so, here's some good news. MySpace has been updated to 2.0 for the BlackBerry platform. Some of the changes include the ability to lookup friends while composing messages; add more than one recipient when sending a message; select multiple messages when managing messages (for deletion, mark as read, etc.); create, view, edit and comment on blogs; view and access MySpace messages from the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) message list; BIS-B Push Transport for new messages, friend requests and profile comments; and users' mood and status can now be selected and customized. It's available in Apps World.
Test Center Hits Apps World
Last, but not least, in this RIM round-up is news that the Apps World now has a fertile beta playground. The Test Center, as it is officially called, is a place for developers to test pre-release versions of their applications as well as let beta testers get their hands on things early.
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