New BBM Beta Released To Beta Zone
A new BBM Beta has just been released to select participants on the Beta Zone for BlackBerry 10.

New Subscription Features

  • Private Chat
  • Edit Message
  • Timed Messages and Pictures
  • Retract
 
Private Chat: make sure your sensitive messages are kept confidential. In a private chat, all contact information is hidden, and new message notifications are discreet. Your chat is automatically deleted on both ends when the chat is inactive or closed. To start a private chat, open the menu from within a 1:1 chat ...
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How To Upgrade Your Device OS Non-Destructively Using Sachesi & Debrick/CoreOS/Radio Files

Previously we brought you a tutorial illustrating how to install v10.3.1 on your device using Sachesi. In it, we explained how to download an official OS from any carrier worldwide to your PC and then install it onto your device.

However, quite often, an unofficial OS version is being made available to the community through 3 BAR files. A Debrick file, a CoreOS and a Radio file.

A brief explanation on what those are:

  • Debrick: Typically the file size is ~1.5-1.9GB ...
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Sunil Lalvani Quits As BlackBerry India Head

According to sources, Sunil Lalvani has departed as the Managing Director of Indian Operations at BlackBerry.

He's held this position since early 2013, until this month, and was earlier the head of BlackBerry's Indian enterprise business - facing some of the toughest challenges in BlackBerry's history. While the reasons for the leave are still unknown, Matthew Tonkin, VP, Carrier Sales and Distribution, APAC, will lead operations in India as an interim position.

Varghese Thomas‎, Director – Corporate Communications and Social Media for BlackBerry India and SAARC ...

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Gallery: BlackBerry Oslo / Dallas

While many are completely confused about the BlackBerry Oslo - especially since rumours have been swirling that the device is actually called Dallas.

To be clear, the Oslo and Dallas are simply codenames for the same device according to multiple sources that have these devices.

Regardless, here's some fresh images of the device for your enjoyment or distaste depending on your standpoint.

Specs

  • 4.5" Square touch display (1440 x 1440 resolution, 453 PPI)
  • 13MP OIS camera
  • 32GB Internal storage
  • 30HRS battery ...
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BlackBerry Blend 1.2 Beta 3 Hits The Beta Zone

A new BlackBerry Blend beta has been placed on the Beta Zone for select participants on BlackBerry 10 for Mac and Windows. Bringing a few new features, select invitees can download the new version starting today.

What is BlackBerry Blend?

BlackBerry® Blend is software you can download for your computer and tablet that seamlessly brings messaging and content that’s on your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet.

What's New In Beta 1.2 v3?

  • New Full Guide At Launch

  • UI Fixes
  • New UI Animations ...
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Rumour Roundup

Welcome to BlackBerryCentral's Rumour Roundup!

Each Tuesday, we'll bring you the most interesting rumours in the BlackBerry community and let you know if there's any real supporting evidence. Devices, OS's, and more hot topics - it's your one-stop post to get the latest rumours.

Rumour

BBM Voice Coming To Blend

Source

BBM, BlackBerry Documents

Confirmations

A reader of BlackBerryCentral actually pointed out a note in the bottom of a BlackBerry Help Document which might suggest BBM Voice support could be coming ...

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BlackBerry Classic Now Available in Colombia

BlackBerry announced yesterday that the BlackBerry Classic has become available for purchase in Columbia. The device can be purchased starting now from Colombia's leading online retailer Mercadolibre starting at $1.299.900 c/u.

Interested in the Classic? Live in Columbia? Let us know if you're interested in grabbing one!

 

Press Release

BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced the availability of BlackBerry® Classic™ in Colombia. The no-nonsense smartphone built to meet the needs of productive ...

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Rumour Roundup

Welcome to BlackBerryCentral's Rumour Roundup!

Each Tuesday, we'll bring you the most interesting rumours in the BlackBerry community and let you know if there's any real supporting evidence. Devices, OS's, and more hot topics - it's your one-stop post to get the latest rumours.

Rumour

BlackBerry Teases New BBM Feature On Twitter

Source

Twitter, Forums

Confirmations

On Friday, @BBM Tweeted an image teasing Something new is coming... to which many assumed would be a new BBM Shop feature.

In case you ...

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