US Quango Drops BlackBerry

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In a disappointing move for RIM, the US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to switch to the Apple iPhone and drop the BlackBerry. This I find very surprising because I believe the NOAA has used the BlackBerry for many years. It seems that the reason for the surprise move is economic and [...]

RIM Clawing its Way Back

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It seems Research in Motion (RIM) the Canadian outfit who makes the BlackBerry smartphones is making something of a comeback.  Moreover, the company is doing it by offering free tablets. RIM appears to be employing a new marketing strategy that will come to an end on the 13th February.  Apparently every Android Apps developer that ports [...]

RIM Offers Google App Developers a Deal

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Developers who work on Android apps have been asked to repackage applications for use on RIM’s updated PlayBook.  The latter is expected to be released later this month. I am not sure when this request was put out by Research in Motion but, the deadline is the 6th February, which seems rather short notice to [...]

Cost of a Tablet cut Down

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If you have been thinking of getting yourself a tablet device but thought they were too expensive, then I have some interesting news for you.  It seems Carphone Warehouse has slashed the prices of some decent gadgets. For instance, the Motorola Xoom is just £249 while the BlackBerry PlayBook is now just £269. The Motorola [...]