BlackBerry

‘Curse of Silence’ attack gives us a glimpse of the future

jdarmanin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:51:45 -0500

All mobile phones are becoming more intelligent. Today’s smartphone, still considered cutting edge and a tool for the upper class, will be tomorrow’s ordinary pocket phone. And when that happens, look out.

InfoWorld's guide to the best mobile devices

ITworld staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:39:36 -0500

The iPhone started it, but everyone and his brother now seem to have a fancy smartphone on offer. Here's what you need to know about each of the top contenders.

Gadgets that won't be in my stocking

ITworld staff — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:16:59 -0500

Living in Sweden is not the best choice for those who want to be first to get a hold of the latest gadgets. We have a good health-care system, free university studies and five holiday weeks each year, but what do those benefits matter when you have to wait for the latest phone or music player?

5 ways to secure your Blackberry

ITworld staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:17:00 -0500

It seems we can't go a day lately without a new story about some security screw-up involving a lost or misplaced Blackberry. Here's how you can keep yours safe.

The Eight Hottest Smartphones of 2008

ITworld staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:54:06 -0500

Although the line between "regular" mobile phones, or feature phones, and smartphones gets blurrier every day, there are a select few uber handsets that still stand out from the pack.

Sling Streams to BlackBerry

ITworld staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:52:41 -0500

Sling Media, makers of the TV place-shifting Slingbox, will finally release its BlackBerry application for 3G- and Wi-fi -enabled BlackBerry devices on December 30.

Blackberry Curve 8900 AKA Blackberry 8900 Javelin

ballswinger — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:49:07 -0500

The Curve range of Blackberry smartphones has now expanded to include a new model which offers an even better screen resolution than the recently released Blackberry Storm, originally known as the Blackberry Javelin this new handset is the most sophisticated Blackberry Curve edition mobile phone to date.

How to convert DVD and video to BlackBerry Storm

maccolar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:04:18 -0500

This guide is mainly about how to rip DVD and convert video to BlackBerry Storm. First, you should know what video format is BlackBerry Storm supports.

The Four Office Tools That Tech Workers Can't Live Without

ITworld staff — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:54:35 -0500

Do you need a laptop? VPN access? A phone? A place to sit? What do you really need to get your job done. A new survey reveals some surprising results.

RIM BlackBerry Bold skins

ITworld staff — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:12:41 -0500

Owners of cutting-edge devices like Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Bold 9000 typically pay hundreds of dollars for their smartphones -- never mind the monthly service bills -- so protecting those investments with the right skin is essential. Here's a look at how RIM's own original equipment manufacturer skin and OtterBox's Impact Series for Bold skin compare.