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Alicia Keys Announces BlackBerry Scholars Program to Encourage Women in Tech

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A lot of people are asking about Alicia Keys’ role at BlackBerry and at BlackBerry Live 2013, she announced a few projects that she’s working on at the company under Frank Boulben’s leadership. Keys began her keynote talking about how women are central to BlackBerry and she wants to help foster that relationship. She mentioned that women, while they graduate at higher rates then men, have a problem getting into the technology industry at the same rate as men.

The BlackBerry Scholars program is a program to help encourage women to get into the tech industry by providing four year scholarships for women in science and technology programs. She also announced that BlackBerry will be funding creative projects around the world and helping artists to create.

Go to blackberry.com/scholars for more details.

Skype Available for Download for Q10 and Z10 Users With BlackBerry OS 10.1

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At BlackBerry Live 2013, BlackBerry and Skype have announced that the famous calling app will be available on all BlackBerry 10.1 devices. BlackBerry has said that by the end of the week, all Z10 devices should have a 10.1 update pushed out from the carrier making the device ready for Skype.

Keep an eye out for your 10.1 update and download Skype from BlackBerry World.

The BlackBerry Q5 Officially Announced at BlackBerry Live 2013

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The BlackBerry Q5 has just been announced at BlackBerry Live 2013 and it’s billed as a device for emerging markets. Essentially, the Q5 is to the Q10 in the same way that the Curve is to the Bold. It comes in a variety of colors including BlackBerry, White, Pink and Red. Stay tuned for more updates from BlackBerry Live.

We’ve also heard that BlackBerry Q10 will be available in early June in the US and BlackBerry 10.1 available for Z10 users by the end of the week.

PowerSkin for the BlackBerry Z10 Gives You Great Battery Life and Protection

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The battery life on the BlackBerry Z10 isn’t great. For a power user, you’re lucky if you can get through the afternoon. There’s a BlackBerry Z10 Charger Bundle that you can use for last minute charges or battery swaps, but it’s not ideal as you have to carry around the accessory in your pocket, leaving it prone to being lost. PowerSkin for the BlackBerry Z10 is a really cool solution that builds the battery into the case, and even comes with NFC.
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US Department of Defense Okays BlackBerry 10 Lineup

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The DoD has tested and approved The BlackBerry Z10, Q10, PlayBook 2.0 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 for secure use on DoD networks. The agency is the largest employer in the world with over 2.13 servicemen and civilians. Continue reading ‘US Department of Defense Okays BlackBerry 10 Lineup’

Check Out The Freemium Arcade Classic Shooter AlphaWave for BlackBerry 10

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AlphaWave is a really cool, classic arcade shooter from Hardline Studios. The game has some very intuitive controls, but the best part is the game progression coupled with the weapons at your disposal. As you play the game, it takes about a minute and you’re unleashing awesome lazers and dodging a screen full of enemies. Check it out in BlackBerry World.
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