AnV let us know that UberSocial has pushed out another update to their popular Twitter client. This one also brings some small hotfixes like they did earlier this month to v1.304. The change log for this version is:
Loss of 3G and/or BIS connection after starting UberSocial
Use of the carrier data plan even though BIS is specified in the configuration
When I first heard of this it immediately brought to mind the fact that Polar Mobile has signed a deal with the NHL players association for mobile apps in December. Hell RIM signed a deal with Polar back in March of last year for 100 PlayBook apps that we haven’t seen yet. Now Bla1ze @CrackBerry noticed that RIM has launched a new campaign together with the NHL Players Association to promote the PlayBook. It seems like five players will be giving us a behind the scenes look at what happens off the ice filmed using BlackBerry PlayBooks.
The five Players are:
BOBBY RYAN – ANAHEIM DUCKS #9
JOFFREY LUPUL - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS #19
MARTIN BIRON – NEW YORK RANGERS #43
SCOTT HARTNELL – PHILADELPHIA FLYERS #19
MICHAEL GRABNER - NEW YORK ISLANDERS #40
You can check out their current website at playbook.nhlpa.com but my bet is we will probably be seeing some apps with behind the scenes action soon. Check out their promo video below:
Part II of CrackBerry's Interview with RIM's New CEO
After breaking the ice and throwing a couple of straight forward questions at RIM's new CEO in our Part I Interview, we tackle some of the hot topics surrounding Research In Motion and their current BlackBerry strategy.
You'll want to listen to the interview above and/or read the Q&A below as we get passionate straight talk from Thorsten Heins. Seriously, if you haven't been won over by the new BlackBerry Chief yet, this may be the interview that does it.
We really are entering into a new era for Research In Motion here. This is a CEO who admits RIM has missed on commitments in the past, admits RIM is choosing the harder way (as compared to building upon Android), but 100% believes in the strength of the company and the current strategy they have chosen to execute on.
If you've watched any NHL games recently you likely noticed a small influx of BlackBerry marketing happening and that's not simply because Jim Balsillie longs to own an NHL franchise. No, it's because RIM is amping up their marketing and as new CEO and President of RIM, Thorsten Heins mentioned -- they know they need to work on such things.
Recently a portion of the NHLPA site was dedicated to five players, including Anaheim Ducks winger Bobby Ryan, Toronto Maple Leafs winger Joffrey Lupul, New York Rangers goaltender Martin Biron, Philadelphia Flyers winger Scott Hartnell and finally, New York Islanders forward Michael Grabner. Those five players will be participating in the NHLPA Players PlayBook where they capture all their events on a BlackBerry PlayBook and post them or as the tag line goes:
Move over Hollywood—5 players are moving behind the camera for an all-access look at their lives off the ice. From the dressing room to their living room and beyond, The NHLPA Players’ Playbook delivers exclusive videos shot by the NHL players themselves.
If you head on over to the site, you can sign up but full access isn't being given right away so we have no idea if there is an app or something along those lines to go along with the promotion but if you refer people either through Twitter, Google+, Linkedin or Facebook you can gain early access to program. That said; we expect a lot more of this marketing to come from RIM in 2012 -- it's the sort of thing they need to have in place.
Part I of CrackBerry's Interview with RIM's new CEO
Just as the news became public Sunday night that Thorsten Heins was named the new CEO of Research In Motion, I received a phone call from him letting me know personally that he won the leadership race and it wouldn't be CrackBerry Kevin and a Ham Sandwich at the reigns of RIM in 2012. It was a classy gesture and a clear signal that RIM moving forward will be more engaged with its user community. On that call Thorstein promised he'd give us a few more minutes of his time this week so we could actually throw a few questions his way (as you can imagine, I was completely unprepared for the first call!). RIM's new CEO delivered on his first promise to CrackBerry Nation and on Wednesday I was able to connect with Thorsten again.
Between Monday's RIM conference call, the official BlackBerry youtube videos, and the various television interviews Thorsten has given this week to other media outlets, we've already seen and heard a lot from the new BlackBerry Chief. A lot of the things said have given us plenty of reason to get excited for this new era of BlackBerry, while some of the messages making their way out into the media seem to already be shooting the new leadership direction down before it has even had a hint of a chance to execute. So I took this opportunity to get clarification on some of the mixed messages that have been making their way out there and dig deeper into other topics that have been covered this week. We cover a lot of things and found Thorsten to be great to talk to -- personable and a straight shooter with a sense of humor. In true CrackBerry fashion we will be be bringing the goods to the blogs here in a series of posts, so you'll want to keep it locked to CrackBerry.
But before we get to the heavier hitting questions we start with a couple of easy ones... listen above or keep reading as we break the ice and get the ball rolling on CrackBerry's first interview with the CEO of Research In Motion. I've been waiting five years to do one of these, so yeah... we're going to rock and roll this!!
Update: We are getting reports that ShopBlackBerry has now pulled the coupon code. Hopefully we will score another one soon! That was a pretty sweet deal for a 64GB model.
The deals keep on coming for the BlackBerry PlayBook. My buddy from Tabletaholic let me know that RIM has a coupon code for the BlackBerry PlayBook that takes 20% off when you order through Shop BlackBerry. I am not sure if this is US only but I can confirm it works in the US. It actually also works for the other 16GB and 32GB BlackBerry PlayBooks but they all end up at the same $239.20 price so its better to get the 64GB model.
This is the best deal I have seen so far for the 64GB BlackBerry PlayBook so jump on it if you can. You can find all of the models here on Shop BlackBerry and then use the coupon code IBM to get the discount!
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The blogs have been nuts this week with all of the interviews and things with Thorsten and the leaked device info this morning. You can read all about the latest BlackBerry reviews, news and rumors in the blogs, and then head on over to the CrackBerry forums and see what's up with your fellow CrackBerry addicts.
Found an interesting article you want to share with CrackBerry Nation? Have a burning question about that feature you just can't figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can always head over and join in the conversation, search for answers, or lend your expertise to other members of our community. If you aren't already, take a moment to get registered in the CrackBerry forums today!
I was really happy to see BlackBerry and Verizon in a new contest/promotion. This is the Famtastic Challenge. There are three chances to show how fantastically unique your family is and win some great prizes. The contest is on Facebook, check out...
For those of us who have a BlackBerry PlayBook, Today’s Alarm Clock by Turner TeKnologies is a free clock/alarm app available in the BlackBerry App World. There are a few new features added to the already abundant app. The app is nice besides...
Last month BerrySet was nice enough to let use do a giveaway for their great weather app XWeather. With the success of that giveaway, they have been kind enough to allow us to giveaway 20 copies of XAppLock Unlimited. Read on for more details!
XAppLock is a great appliation that lets you lock out specific features and applications. Now many of you might say, why not just use a device lock that is built in? Well because XAppLock lets use do all this!
* Lock/Unlock all System as well as 3rd party apps including Twitter and BlackBerry® Messenger!
* Lock full Messages including SMS and MMS folder.
* Protect your BlackBerry® Messenger from unauthorized access.
* Option to protect full Messages app.
* Options like Auto Lock on Phone Lock.
* Option to Ask Password Every Time for maximum security.
* Option to Ask Password in Session time.
* Option to Automatically Lock your device.
* Extremely fast and save power.
One of the best features I like about this app, is that if someone tries to maliciously gain access to your phone, it wont erase after 10 tries like other factory security.
Drop us a comment on the bottom of WHY you would like to win XAppLock Unlimited for your chance to win.
Disclaimer: Please make sure to use your proper email when entering as we will be needing this to contact you if you are selected. This contest is sponsored by BerrySet, and all winnings will be tied to your PIN. Contest ends at midnight EST on January 31st, 2012. For full details on XAppLock Unlimited you can visit the BerrySet Website.
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