Posted on May 27, 2009, at 8:08 AM .
Friendplay.com has launched a free instant messaging application for BlackBerry and Java enabled phones with Yahoo, MSN, Gtalk and AIM messaging connectivity.
Download your free copy by going to im.friendplay.com on your BlackBerry browser.
Instead of one-to-one chat sessions, users can create multiple chat rooms and add their friends into a frequently chatted friend list. Other than free chat, the application is able to backup your contact list so that you can retrieve your friend list which stores the phone numbers in case they have lost their mobile phones.
Posted on May 27, 2009, at 8:03 AM .
Lopez Research (Maribel Lopez, formerly of Forrester Research) published a May 2009 report entitled Successful Mobile Deployments Require Robust Security. The report takes a look at the three levels of protection provided by a comprehensive mobile security solution in preventing unauthorized access to:
1) the device and its data,
2) data as it transits the network and
3) the corporate network.
The results of the study concluded what we already know to be true: RIM was highly rated using these criteria. The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution received a 4/4 in all categories, including overall mobile security. Lopez Research concludes that “RIM offers the most robust security solution.”
Click through for a quick synopsis of the ratings chart for RIM
Posted on May 27, 2009, at 7:53 AM .
RIM has announced an enhanced BlackBerry Technical Support Service which offers new levels of support and support service options for small to medium sized businesses and large enterprise customers.
These new technical support services are more comprehensive, flexible and scalable and are aimed at helping small-to-mid-sized businesses and large enterprises keep pace with their evolving mobility needs.
The enhanced program features:
- New levels of support — including three levels for SMB and three levels for enterprise customers.
- Comprehensive programs — extending beyond standard customer support to include access to support professionals for planning, management and preventative maintenance, as well as web-based training, instructor-led webinars, certification, online newsletter, and access to the BlackBerry Expert Support Center.
- Direct access to advanced support professionals.
- Preventative maintenance services — including Health Check Services and Change Management Planning Services, as well as optional Performance and Load Testing Tools to help maximize uptime.
- Application development support.
- Add-on support options.
- Access to customer support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
BlackBerry Technical Support Services programs are available on an annual subscription basis, with the option to upgrade to the next support level at any time as your evolve.
For more information about BlackBerry Technical Support Services, visit the official site.
Posted on May 27, 2009, at 7:31 AM .
There are several ways for the average BlackBerry user to experience an application. They can either download the app from a store or App World, get the application through their carrier, use the application if it comes preloaded or experience it as part of the BlackBerry OS.
It is rare that RIM will purchase a company to include it on the OS, but it’s a great way for everyone to enjoy an improved BlackBerry experience. Some technologies acquired by RIM include: the browser is purchased IP from various companies, BlackBerry maps is from Tele Atlas and the media player uses technology licensed from Roxio.
I have compiled a list of 10 apps that provide additional functionality to the BlackBerry and that I think all BlackBerry devices should come with.
Click through to read the Top 10 applications that should be included in the BlackBerry OS
Posted on May 26, 2009, at 1:55 PM .
Screenshot of BOLT.
The BOLT mobile browser is the newest mobile browser available and there are some interesting facts that have come out of the public beta.
India has emerged as the second largest market for BOLT. Although Bitstream is a US-based company, the engineering of BOLT was completed in Noida, India as well as Bangladesh.
India’s users are enjoying social networking and video, with social networks Orkut and Peperonity being 2 of the top five sites visited by Indian users (Facebook is in the top 10). YouTube is also in the top five sites favored in India.
Additional data:
• 1 in 6 users of BOLT resides in India, the second largest market for BOLT outside North America.
• There are 295 different models of phones used in India; 96 models in North America; 173 in Western Europe.
• Whereas 2 of the top 25 phones in North America were feature phones, and just 1 of the top 25 phones in India were smartphones, in Europe is more balanced with 10 feature phones in the list of top 25 phones.
