BlackBerry Bold 9790 Caught On Film Ahead Of Dubai Debut?

PDATE: The BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 was revealed in Dubai today, and it definitely doesn’t look like the 9790.

RIM may be pinning their hopes on BBX, but that doesn’t mean they’re done churning out classic BlackBerrys. Case in point: the revamped Bold 9790 has been revealed in a new set of photos that doesn’t look like someone took them during an earthquake.

                         
The 9790′s existence isn’t exactly a secret, but these images (courtesy of @moha87_) represent the most up-to-date look at what RIM is working on behind closed doors. Right off the bat, you’ll notice that the new Bold (on the left) sports a funky new “home row” of keys that already seem to have polarized the BlackBerry fanbase.

The rest of the improvements are a bit harder to discern: a 2.44-inch touch display sits up front, and a 5-megapixel camera rests on the back. It runs the BlackBerry 7 OS (naturally), and finally moves the charging port to the bottom of the device. Anecdotal evidence also reveals that it feels “lighter and slimmer” than the current Bold 9700.

Interestingly, the Twitter account belongs to a gentleman named Mohammad Al Bastaki who just happens to live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Could it be a simple coincidence that RIM and Porsche Design are holding an event tomorrow in that very city to show off their exclusive new collaboration? Maybe — it doesn’t exactly scream Porsche, but I’m half-hoping that this design takes the stage instead of the angular nightmare we saw last time.

From:http://techcrunch.com

Kindle Fire App Store to Europe? Maybe this summer...

Amazon's Kindle Fire has passed a splendid year, which has made a sales record in last Christmas, and its App Store also performs much better than Google App Market Google Play.

But shame is we can't enjoy the Amazon App Store out of USA, unless we crack our Kindle Fire, but according to the news from AllThingsD, the Amazon App Store will come to international this summer.

As we know, Kindle Fire's sales drops hugely in 2012 because of the cheaper iPad 2, and there are many rumors about a smaller, maybe 7 inch iPad mini, I believe that will kill Kindle Fire directly if Amazon doesn't strike back.

I think open Amazon App Store to outside of USA is the first step, then will turn to the Kindle Fire. 

And, these steps are just foreshadowing for the true market breaker. the Kindle Fire 2, 

RIM discontinues 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook

                  

Ottawa: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has planned to discontinue the 16GB version of its PlayBook tablet.

The firm said it was still `committed to the tablet space` and would continue to ship the 32GB and 64GB versions of the BlackBerry PlayBook.

“There is more value for our customers in the higher capacity models and as such we have decided to focus our efforts here,” RIM said in a statement.

According to The Telegraph, it is thought that the decision to cut the 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook model could be a cost-cutting measure.

The tablet computer was released last year, but has been viewed by analysts as a failure.

In January, the Canada-based firm reduced the price of all PlayBook models, cutting the 64GB version to 299 dollars in the US, less than half of its 699 dollar launch price.

In December 2011, RIM wrote down 485 million dollars on the value of its PlayBook inventory. 

From:http://zeenews.india.com

Discussion: Is it legal to make backup copies of my purchased eBooks?

When I check my emails today, I found an interesting mail from CNET.com, the topic is: Is it legal to make backup copies of my purchased DVDs and Blu-rays?

Here I offer you some interesting opinions:

#1. Here's the scenario, you purchase a DVD or Blu-ray disc, and you'd like to back it up. Just in case something happens to it, you'll still have your backed-up copy to use. So is it legal to do? Some people tell you it's OK as long as it's for personal use and you are not distributing it. Some people say it's illegal even if it is for personal use. So dang it, which is it?

#2. Fair Use Trademark law in the U.S. allows you to make a copy of the media that you bought for personal use. But under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), if the media has copyright protection built in, the act of using any software to circumvent or crack that protection to make a backup copy is illegal.

#3. In short, it IS legal to make an "archival" copy of any DVD/CD content that you've legally purchased/acquired the rights to.

The terms of use of the subject content is what you must adhere to. 

Take a look at a Microsoft Office or Win 7 DVD. It states: "Do NOT lend or make "ILLEGAL" copies of this disc". It does NOT state that you cannot make a copy (a legal one~ as a rightful license owner)

The key, is that a user adhere to the user license for/to the software/content that he/she purchases the right(s) to, and protecting it from illegal distribution/use.

Make a copy, and keep (archive) it safely stored away, and not only are you insuring your continued rights to the content but making a prudent decision in protecting your right long-term.

#4. In a word, Yes; you can legally make a backup copy of the movie you purchased. As long as it is for personal use. As in, making a copy to use, for yourself, and storing the original disc away. As you mentioned with records. Where it becomes illegal is if you were to sell, or even give away, the copy of the movie.

There is software available and everyone has their favorite program and/or method. The best thing to do is do a search and see what's available, test some, and see what works for you. Most software has a 15 or 30 day trial available. I don't think CNET would like it if I gave you links to any copying software.

I think when we purchase eBooks, we have the same question. 

In my private point of view: if I purchased a paper book, when I finish reading it, I can lend it to my friends or family, this is normal and no problem.

Why it comes to be illegal when what I purchased is an eBook? 

I strip the DRM not for distributing to the public or piracy it to make me benefit. I just want to read the eBook on any device I want, for instance, I always purchased eBooks in Amazon, and I have a Kindle Touch, it read pretty comfortable at daytime, but when I want to read the books on my bed before I sleep, I have to light a lamp, but the light will make my brother hard to fall asleep. You can not imagine how deeply the desire is if I can read the Kindle books on my iPad which can let me read some pages before I fall asleep without disturb anyone!

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So folks please join in the discussion. I love to hear your thoughts, but please keep the discussion civil. Thanks for your contributions and have a great weekend! 

Saudi- New BlackBerry range to be on show at Gitex

(MENAFN - Arab News) Research In Motion (RIM), the makers of BlackBerry smartphone and the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, will return to Gitex Saudi Arabia for the third year, which will be held at Riyadh's International Convention and Exhibition Center from Monday to Thursday. Sandeep Saihgal, MD, Middle East, Research In Motion said: "Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing markets for RIM in the Middle East and GITEX provides us with great opportunity to engage with our customers. BlackBerry users in the Kingdom have been early adopters of the latest trends, such as using social and instant messenger apps to interact with friends; educational apps to further their knowledge or even cultural and religious apps to keep informed and updated. We're excited to be showing our full portfolio of smartphones and tablets to our loyal customers at this year's Gitex event in KSA." At Gitex Saudi Arabia, RIM will showcase the all-new BlackBerry Curve 9220 and 3G-enabled BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphones. These new additions to the BlackBerry 7 smart phone portfolio are stylish and compact with social features to help users stay connected and share more with their friends and family. Both smartphones will come with a brand new feature, a dedicated BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) key. Equipped with a data independent FM radio, the long battery life will allow customers to listen to the latest music while using their favorite social networking apps The BlackBerry Curve 9220 and the BlackBerry Curve 9320 come with the new BlackBerry 7.1 OS, which was announced this month and is available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, BlackBerry Torch 9810 and 9860, BlackBerry Curve 9360 and 9380 smartphones, and the Porsche Design P'9981 smart phone from BlackBerry.

From:http://www.menafn.com

Best RSS apps on Android platform, Chapter 2

Yesterday I posted an article to introduce 3 RSS apps on Android, after I post it to Reddit, some guys there has given me some additional advises about other nice apps to read RSS which I've missed.

As I said in the last post, They are only the app I know, and I DO BELIEVE there are more gorgeous apps that I've never heard. 


However, thank you guys' nice advises. Here is the list which is offered by them.

#1. Reader HD

Reader HD's interface is very clear and simple, it is inspired by Gmail and Google Reader. Although the interface is simple, but the features are complete, they can meet nearly all your demands for a RSS Reader. Unread and read articles are synced to the reader by default(it can be changed), and the unread articles are marked with a small blue dot to the left of the title. When you click an article, the application slides to the towards the left of the screen, and the tab with titles and descriptions replaces the sources tab with the article chosen to the right of that. 

Download Reader HD

#2. gReader

I used to think this is the official RSS reader app for once (they have grabbed a nice name.) 

I love its visual interface, you will see it below, meanwhile it has a higher demand for your android device, if you are using an old device, you may feel a bit slow down when the feed is updating. As many other apps, you can also put some widgets on it. And there is a pro version, you can cut all to ads out, and get the podcast function and more themes.

Click to get the gReader, or scan the QR code above.

#3. DoggCatcher

In fact, this is a podcast player, and it is the probably best podcast player on Android. Unfortunately, it will cost you $7, but I think you won't regret if you purchase it.

You can stream or download the pod cast directly to your device’s SD card over the network or over WiFi.  And while Google Listen has great integration with Google Reader.

In addition to audio, the app also supports news and RSS feeds, making the app your one stop shop for all things news.  And as most Android applications have, DoggCatcher integrates a great widget for your desktop.

Visit DoggCatcher on Google Play

#4.Just Reader

What I love this app is its compatibility with both cell phones and tablets, and we can read RSS news off-line, if we've got a WIFI environment, update the feed with WIFI, then read them off-line, that will be much cheaper(in my town, I should pay for per byte of 3G network). The app maker has high-light this function in the settings, we can choose only to auto sync feeds when our Android device has connected to WIFI, and it supports multi-accounts, this is another apple in my eye, I have several gmail accounts for my private life and for my work, I've subscribe different RSS in different accounts, but with this app, I no longer need to read them by switching accounts or reader apps.

Install Just Reader for free.

Two New Retail Concept Videos From the BlackBerry Enterprising Minds

          
Awhile back the BlackBerry Innovation forum released some concept videos of how RIM would imagine future technology. While RIM never really discussed them they were quickly pulled. Now Lucas @N4BB spotted two new videos from the BlackBerry Enterprising Minds Innovation Forums dated in 2011. They were released on the BlackBerryDE YouTube channel and are in German so I am not sure exactly what their audience is.

                         

From:http://www.berryreview.com