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BlackBerry rolls out BBM to Android, iPhone users

The long-awaited cross-platform offering, which was delayed after issues arose following the initial launch last month, is now being rolled out in a phased manner.

BlackBerry Introduces The BlackBerry Z10 Smartphone In India

The BlackBerry Z10 is the first BlackBerry smartphone to launch with the re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform.

Is Skype illegal in India? BSNL honcho seems to think so

You might want to say your long goodbyes to video calling over Skype and Google as the Central Government of India is re-examining the legality of Voice over

Will BBM Beat WhatsApp On BB10?

As RIM prepares to launch BlackBerry10, what will be new about BBM and how can a refreshed BBM ensure that RIM's USP in instant messaging doesn't completely crumble to bits?

Will the RIMpire strike back with BlackBerry10?

Come January 30 and BlackBerry 10, Research in Motion's much awaited and make-or-break OS will be launched. While India might need to wait a few weeks to experience BB10, here's our take on the upcoming OS...

BBM 7 with BBM Voice should be available in India soon

While BBM 7.0 with BBM Voice is not available in India currently, some indicators show it should be available in India very soon--within the next few weeks,

Native BBM app spotted on the BlackBerry Playbook

The BlackBerry Playbook has been without the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) app since its inception and it looked like it was never going to have one. A screenshot...

Governments could now snoop on your Skype conversations

Governments might now be able to monitor Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) conversations by silently recording them in real time on services such as Skype.

RIM announces firmware update for Bold 9900

Research In Motion has recently announced an upgrade for their high-end BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone. The upgrade takes the handsets firmware from

Former RIM boss sought strategy shift before he quit

Former Research In Motion co-chief executive Jim Balsillie sought to reinvent the BlackBerry smartphone maker with a radical shift in strategy before he stepped down, two sources with knowledge of his plans said.

Facebook and Twitter to be tied into BBM

Research in Motion seems to be working on tying in Facebook and Twitter applications into its ever popular ...

RIM Now Faces Legal Challenge On "BBM" Trademark

RIM, still smarting over having to change the name of its yet-to-come OS, faces a similar trademark challenge over its instant messaging service.

RIM Delays Tablet Update In New Setback

RIM won't upgrade the software for PlayBook tablet until February, and still won't feature the BlackBerry Messenger

RIM delays PlayBook update; shipping without messenger

Research in Motion said the software upgrade for its PlayBook tablet has been delayed to February next year.

BlackBerry's success in India

RIM's new approach to tap the trendy young consumer in India pays off.

Millions of BlackBerry users cut off for third day

Millions of BlackBerry users around the world were left without text communication services for a third day on Wednesday as Research in Motion ...

Core Switch failure downed BlackBerry services

The BlackBerry outage has entered its third day, and if reports coming in are to be believed irate users now know who to blame for it.

BlackBerry Outage: Day 3

For the third day running, many users in India are unable to receive e-mail or use BlackBerry Messenger.

RIM restores BlackBerry services day after outage

Research in Motion said on Tuesday it had restored BlackBerry services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, some 20 hours after users in EMEA and India first reported problems with email and BlackBerry Messenger.

DoT Calls Complete Ban On BBM 'Undesirable', If RIM Complies

Ban on BBM 'undesirable' only if RIM agrees to provide the security agencies with the encrypted data in a readable format.

DoT calls complete ban on BBM 'undesirable', if RIM complies

Popular smartphone manufacturer, RIM did have to face rough waters in India over security issues pertaining to its...

Outage disrupts BBM and e-mail access for some

Research in Motion released its financial report for Q2, recently, and reportedly it hasn't been an encouraging one.

RIM embeds its BBM chat in work and play apps

Research In Motion wants software developers to use its popular instant messaging tool within their applications to enable friends to play games, share and discuss news, and decide where they will eat dinner.