There is no doubt that everyone eagerly waits for the launch of new BlackBerry smartphones in the market. And, as soon as that happens, customers jump into the queue to grab a piece of the new handset. A similar kind of situation can be seen in China because a new BlackBerry model is going to enter the China market. The new BlackBerry Curve 8980 very soon can be seen at the smartphone stores in China.

The device is going to make its entry in China after a long haul of almost of year. It is said that the Chinese carrier China Mobile will bring the new smartphone to the new market. We are yet to hear any official announcement from the maker of BlackBerry handsets, Research In Motion, or from the Chinese telecom company Chine Mobile. But, it is pretty much sure that the event is going to occur soon. And, it is also being speculated that the release will also include Bold 9700, through the same carrier.

The new model BlackBerry Curve 8980 made headlines last year during the month of October. At that time, some photos and features of the smartphone was leaked into the market, and thus, it was given a code name of Atlas. And, now it is back into the news, as it reappeared on a Chinese website. The Chinese telecom giant, China Mobile is all geared to launch the new BlackBerry Curve 8980 in China.

If we go by the features, the device is believed to be based on Wi-Fi technology. Now, this Wi-Fi seems pretty much interesting because this technology is not allowed by the Chinese telecom regulatory board. So, there is no doubt that RIM has managed to escape from the strict rules of Chinese regulatory restrictions. Last year, we were flooded with rumors that Verizon will be branded as the carrier of the BlackBerry model Curve 8980. But, unlike last year, it is quite sure that within couple of weeks the new smartphone will be seen at the mobile stores in China. The device is fully compatible with Wi-Fi technology, but it lags behind in 3G compatibility. But, you do not have to get disheartened because you can choose the other model, Bold 9700, which is fully compatible with 3G networks.

As far as the prices of the new smartphones are concerned, it is still unclear. But, one thing is for sure that the Curve will be cheaper than the Bold 9700.

All of us are quite aware of the situations prevailing in India, regarding the ban of BlackBerry services. In the last couple of weeks, RIM the makers of BlackBerry, has been through lots of ups and downs, and the BlackBerry users in India are also feeling the heat. There is no doubt that the users of BlackBerry smartphone are keeping their fingers crossed in a hope to hear some news on the positive side. And, according to a latest development, Research In Motion has been provided a sigh of relief. The deadline of 31st August, the date for the ban on BlackBerry services in India has been averted by 60 days.

This news has definitely brought some smiles in the face of millions of BlackBerry users in India, who were eagerly waiting for some positive note. The Canadian company, RIM has around 2 months in its hand to find out a solution for the ongoing hitches. There is no doubt that RIM will try each and everything to avert the ban permanently. The reason behind is the presence of huge potential of India.

For RIM, India is a vast market for BlackBerry. At present, there are around more than a million users of BlackBerry handsets in India, and looking at the speed at which India’s telecommunication industry is growing, it becomes pretty much easy to fathom the huge potential of this country. According to a report, India holds the second rank in the list of world biggest mobile market. This is the reason why RIM is quite serious this time. After facing a ban in UAE, on its BlackBerry Messenger and Web based services, RIM will try every possible way to keep the doors open in India.

The solution which has been proposed by RIM to the government of India, for getting an access to the BlackBerry customer details, will be analyzed and tested by the security agencies of India. The security agencies will make it confirm that whether the solution will provide a feasible solution or not. In the test run, the agencies will tap the services provided by BlackBerry Messenger and enterprise-mail-services.

Initially, the last date for the installation of monitoring tools was decided as 31st August. But, after an extension of 60days, the Ontario based company can take some sigh of relief. This new development can prove to be highly beneficial for RIM. A ban at this situation might have provoked the government of other countries to think about a similar move.

It is known to most of us that what the makers of BlackBerry, Research In Motion are going through in India. We know that Indian government has asked RIM to share the details of the BlackBerry users in India, and in a latest development, the Canada-based company has decided to send a team of experts to India, so that they can take part in the next round of discussion. They will take part in the debate to settle the matter of ongoing dispute about the sharing of its enterprise mail services and BlackBerry messenger services. The team of technical experts will be headed by a top official from Canada headquarters. They will bring out some solution regarding the demand of Indian government and their concern about the security of their country.

With around one million users in India, it is reasonably obvious that RIM will be quite serious to resolve this issue. Along with, the security agencies of India have already made it clear that no delay will be entertained in the installation of the server by RIM. The server is to be installed with an Indian Service Provider. After government of India issued an ultimatum, stating that if RIM does not share the services of BlackBerry with the security agencies of India, then RIM will have to suffer ban on any services of BlackBerry. This can be said to be the reason behind this latest move from RIM.

Lately, RIM offered a solution to the Home Ministry of the Indian government about the security concerns. RIM said that it is ready to share the details of the BlackBerry smartphones which should be kept under constant scrutiny, and it would decrypt the information, and will provide the same to the security agencies of India. The information it would decrypt will be both BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES). Initially, RIM offered to share the same information through manually, but, after facing a rejection from the Indian government, it has agreed to use the “cloud computing environment”, which will provide a more authentic and secure. In this method, a separate wall will be created in the serve, and the security agencies will be provided with a code and pass-code, to access the details.

But, the security agencies in India refused to go with the solution, and said that it will not be in the interest of the country’s security. It is also said that the automated system is not enough feasible as the solution to the problem, as, the details can be hacked in the midway. Therefore, it will be interesting to see that what will be the future moves.

BlackBerry applications are surely a matter of delight for the BlackBerry users around the world. Every time, we get to see or hear about a new application for our BlackBerry handset, we get so thrilled about it. All of us love to try out the new applications which are made available at the BlackBerry App World.

BlackBerry App World is certainly a place where you can give a complete makeover to your existing and sometimes boring BlackBerry handset. BlackBerry App World is a platform where one can find innumerable applications for the BlackBerry handsets. Couple of weeks ago, you must have come across the news about the up gradation of the BlackBerry App World. In order to bring cheers to the face of the BlackBerry users around the world, the BlackBerry App World has been upgraded to Version 2.0. It means that after the private beta version, the platform has been given a facelift with this newer version.

The newer and the better version of BlackBerry App World will be loaded with some new features and applications, like credit card billing, QR barcode scanning, an upgraded user interface, and Research In Motion’s new ID system. It will also support the billing application which will enable a user to purchase directly to his/her wireless bill. But, this facility is only available and supported by certain carriers. The barcode scanning will open up huge opportunities for the BlackBerry users around the world. With a better user interface, this newer version will definitely be liked by the BlackBerry users around the world.

This will surely come as a big surprise for you that RIM has allowed the developers around the world to sell applications for $0.99 and $1.99. Initially, RIM was making a point that only those applications will be considered which are of high quality.
But, it is quite paradoxical that with such prices like $0.99 and $1.99, one cannot expect high quality applications for the BlackBerry smartphones. With such a nominal price, no one will ever measure up the pros and cons when making a purchase. Along with, it is also true that it will lead to over-flooding of application in the BlackBerry App World. The up gradation is in the process, and within couple of hours, BlackBerry users will be able to surf through the newer and better version of BlackBerry App World. So, be ready to get thrilled with this new look.

With the rapid expansion of telecommunication technology, things have become much easier and faster than before. When we talk about the pinnacles of telecommunication, we can definitely count smartphones among them. They have provided a new definition to the mobile communication. And, there is no doubt that makers of BlackBerry handset, Research In Motion has done a tremendous job with their inspiring technology and services. Along with, not to forget the pleasurable applications for the BlackBerry handset, as they have improved our life, and have added colors to it.

To add one more color to our lives, a new application has been developed for the BlackBerry handsets which will make it easy to make and receive calls. Now you must be thinking that what is so special about this application? Well, the new application is aimed at bringing the benefits of Voice over Internet Protocol to the BlackBerry handset. The new application will make it possible to make and receive calls over 3G and Wi-Fi connections. Initially there was not any application for the BlackBerry handsets which enabled the users to use the call related features of Wi-Fi and 3G network. Neither it was possible to use Skype for the communication purpose.

If we look at the assortment of other BlackBerry applications, there were applications like accessing a local number or call back, but these were not just enough. The VoIP applications were already available for the smartphones with the platforms like iPhone OS, Android, and Symbian. In fact, each one of them has multiple VoIP applications, like Truphone and Nimbuzz.

According to a report, by the end of the year 2012, the world will have around 100 million users will have access to VoIP mobile. And, by the year 2015, the call capacity of VoIP mobile is like to touch the mark of 417 billion calls. Looking at this huge figure, one can definitely say that it has really become important to introduce an VoIP application for the BlackBerry handsets. Sensing this huge opportunity, an Indian company based in Bangalore, has developed an application which will be a new VoIP application for BlackBerry OS. The name of the application is TringMe, and it is compatible to BlackBerry with OS versions 4.2 to 5.0. With the help of this application, you can make calls through a Wi-Fi network. With a single click, one can use the features like worldwide conference calling, callback, local access number, and many more.

Website: VoIP app for BlackBerry

BlackBerry has been active the last month with the release of the long awaited BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Messenger and now the Blackberry App World 2.0. It is the last one that is of particular interest as it involves the popular apps that so many people look for and download in order to be productive or have fun. With so many apps avaliable on the App World it is hard to choose the one you think will be of benefit to yourself. Sometimes the high prices can put people off and they don’t want to risk there hard earn cash on an app that may not suit their needs. We would all like to have all the applications on the handset to try and test. Some companies offer limited trials of the apps however one company is offer a very special deal.

Well the company which is popular on the BlackBerry App World is S4BB has offered the most popular apps for 99 cents for each one. This unbelievable price is on offer till the 30th August. Hard to believe but if you click on the link below you can see a list of all the apps they are discounting. The reason behind this huge offer is the release of the new BlackBerry App World 2.0 and to celebrate S4BB is offering the special price. Discounts on the apps are up to 97% on the apps developed by S4BB.

S4BB is one of the most popular BlacKberry apps developers on the App World. Their apps are among the best selling apps on the BlackBerry handsets and with more apps being released they look to continue being very popular on BlackBerry all over the world. So if in the past you feel you didn’t want to spend the money on apps incase they were not ideal or what you were looking for you can now purchase the apps at a bargain price.

There are numerous applications for which you can go for. For memo encryption and providing security to your BlackBerry handset, you can purchase the Action Pad. It is among the best sellers, and can be owned at just 99 cents. To connect and disconnect from your stored WiFi hotspots you can use SmartWiFi which manages your hotspots for you. To provide strength to the battery of your BlackBerry handset, you can go for the application called BatteryBooster. You can also learn different languages like Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and many other languages through the dictionary applications and audio lessons. A recent game released that is proving popular is WareHouse Keeper which is based on the classical sokoban game that you as a warehouse worker need move the boxes into the correct space which is a great challenging game. So, there are apps for a wide variety of tasks you need to do as well as for fun, get the application of your choice at just 99 cents.

Website: BlackBerry App World 2.0 Launch Celebration

After facing a setback in the United Arab Emirates, the makers of BlackBerry handsets, Research In Motion is again going through a rough patch. And, this time it is going through tumults in India. Just a few days ago, the Indian government asked Research In Motion to share the information of all the BlackBerry users in India. The same demand was put forward by the government of UAE. But, RIM refused to decrypt the information and share the vital details of the BlackBerry users. As a result, RIM had to face a ban over its BlackBerry messaging services and web based services.

After going through this turmoil, it is quite obvious that RIM will not like to suffer a ban in India too. Therefore, now it seems that RIM is ready to share the vital information about the details of BlackBerry users in India. The Indian government asked RIM to set up its server in India, which will help Indian security agencies to track down the messaging service and enterprise mail service of BlackBerry. Initially, RIM was allotted a deadline of 31st of August, by the Indian government to fix the things and bring out a relevant and feasible solution. Therefore, RIM in left with just few days to solve the security issues with the government of India.

Though RIM has agreed to share the information and details of its BlackBerry users in India, but it has agreed to share information on a delayed basis. It means that RIM will provide information, but it will not be in sync with the real time environment. The details provided by RIM will not be real time information. But, the security agencies of India have not agreed to this proposal of RIM. Hence, Indian government has not accepted this offer from RIM, and has asked RIM to come up with a better and more realistic solution, which can prove beneficial for the security agencies of India.

Till now, Research In Motion has agreed to share details of BlackBerry smartphone users which needed to be monitored. RIM will also provide decrypted information of the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and BlackBerry Enterprise mail Service (BES). RIM has also put forward an offer to provide details through a non-human interface, which can be made possible using the cloud computing environment. But, unfortunately, the Indian government has not agreed to any of the above mentioned proposals from RIM. To bring more transparency to this process, Indian government has asked RIM in Motion to install servers. So, it looks that the government of India is not in a mood to compromise with the security issues related to the country.

Makers of BlackBerry handsets, Research In Motion has always upgraded its devices for better looks and performance. These up gradations have always helped RIM to hold the attention of its targeted customers, and create new customers as well. Quite a few times we have seen that RIM has revamped the look of its existing BlackBerry handsets. Now, RIM is about to launch a revamped look of BlackBerry Bold smartphone. We soon we will be able to see a new BlackBerry Bold. It is said that the new model of Bold will come up with some more features. It means that, RIM has not only changed the looks of the BlackBerry Bold 9700, but it has also added something new features to it.

According to reports, the new BlackBerry model Bold has been code named as R020. The document presented by RIM revealed a photograph of the new and revamped BlackBerry model. After taking a look at the photograph, one can easily say that the new look is quite identical to the Bold 9700. It has the same boxy design with the 2.44 inch display.

If we take a look at the internal parts of the new model Bold, we will find it quite identical to the BlackBerry Bold R020. It is quite sure that before the release, the new model Bold will be tagged with a new model name. Few things are going to remain the same, and the changes will be reflected in some of the features like Micro SD support, enhanced battery life, RAM upgraded from 256MB to 512MB. The document gives a slight hint that the first customer shipment of the new Bold, will take place in the month of October’10. As far as the price is concerned, there is no news about it.
It is true that RIM has always faced a stiff competition from Apple in the smartphone market. It will be interesting to see whether this new Bold will provide an advantage to RIM or not.

Just a couple of weeks ago, RIM launched it new BlackBerry model Torch. Everyone believed that BlackBerry Torch has the capability to impose a big challenge to Apple’s iPhone. Well, there were many reasons behind this speculation. BlackBerry Torch, which is designed at AT&T, comes with loads of features and bunch of applications which are really exclusive, such as touch screen, slide out keyboard, and pinch-to-zoom functionality.

Makers of BlackBerry smartphone, Research In Motion have always created a new horizon by venturing towards a new niche. RIM has always stepped into new fields to improve the overall service of BlackBerry handsets, and also to increase its popularity. Till now, we have seen a lot of new things from RIM, which has opened up new opportunities for the BlackBerry smartphone users across the world. Once again, RIM has decided to explore a field which is completely new for them. RIM is planning to venture into the mobile advertisement business. It means that, it will offer unlimited opportunities to the marketing world.

There is no doubt that it will be a win-win situation for both RIM and other business houses. There are millions of BlackBerry users around the world. BlackBerry users have full faith in the service and integrity of RIM, which means that it will help to channelize the marketing in an effective way. It is undoubtedly an effective platform to market one’s products and services. And, looking at the huge base of BlackBerry customers around the world, one can surely assume that this new business venture will be a big success for RIM in the coming future.

It is being speculated that RIM is following the business strategy of its rivals Google and Apple. Google and Apple have already ventured into this business quite a long time ago. Alike, Apple and Google, RIM is also planning to acquire a mobile advertising network. The reason behind the acquisition is to obtain a readymade platform for the advertisement and marketing efforts. It is already in the news that RIM is planning to acquire Millennial Media. It is mobile advertisement company, which is situated in Baltimore. If we believe the sources, then RIM and Millennial Media had some talks regarding the deal. But, Millennial Media has not yet agreed to the price offered by RIM for the said acquisition.

If we go a little back into the past, we will dig out some facts about the acquisition spree by Apple and Google. Apple paid $250 million to acquire Quattro Wireless, and the deal was finalized in the month of January. On the other hand, Google paid a whopping $750 million to AdMob for the acquisition. It happened during the year 2009 and in the month of November. According to the reports, Millennial Media has asked RIM to pay something around $450 million for the acquisition. So, it will be interesting to see whether RIM goes for the deal or not.

Makers of BlackBerry smartphone, Research In Motion has always inspired us with their outstanding technology. The BlackBerry handsets have always delivered fine performance and superb quality. This is the reason behind the huge success of RIM and its BlackBerry handsets. But, have you ever thought that how the BlackBerry handsets are manufactured, and from where the parts are exported. Recently, Research In Motion launched its new device BlackBerry Torch 9800. A research firm has made an attempt to find out the details and origin of each and every component of the BlackBerry handset.

The research firm has provided details of the various components of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, such as its plastic casing, the various parts installed in the main chip, and many more. It has also provided information like from where the parts have been manufactured, and what should be the estimated cost of the handset BlackBerry Torch 9800.
First of all, let us know about the outer casing or the plastic body of the handset. According to the research firm, RIM has imported the plastic and stamped metal parts from China. The entire body has been manufactured from a Chinese company. Now, if we go a little deeper, we will come across the display and the touch screen. The estimated cost of the touch screen and the display component is around $34.85.

Now, let us talk about the main component of the smartphone that is the main chip. There are mainly nine parts which have been installed to the silicon chip. The part which is responsible for the processing of the Video and images has been manufactured from one of the companies in Switzerland. The name of the company is STMicroelectronics.

The next part, application and communication processor has been manufactured by a company in US, called Marvell. And, the estimated cost of this part is around $15. The RF transceiver has been imported from two companies, one in Japan and the other from Germany, named Renesas, and Infenon and Digital Semiconductors respectively. A company from U.K has been selected as the supplier for the GPS receiver. Samsung, the South Korean company is the supplier of the Memory chips, which costs around $34.25. Finally, the power management chip has been imported from a company in U.S. called Texas Instruments, and it costs around $15.90.

Apart from the above mentioned parts, there are also some minuscule parts which have been exported from the same company. After adding up the cost of individual components, the cost of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 comes to $171.05.