BlackBerry’s BBM arriving on Android and iOS on September 21

Good news to Android and iOS (and former BlackBerry) users! The ever familiar BBM is set to arrive on Android on September 21 and on iOS on September 22. This is the first time the popular messaging service goes cross-platform.

BBM for Android and iOS features BBM Chat where you can, well, chat with other people on BBM. You can also send files such as photos and videos instantly. It also lets you know when your message is delivered and if your friend has read it. BBM Group lets you start group chats and can accommodate up to 30 users.

Want to send a message to all your contacts in an instant? There’s Broadcast Message for that. Also, you can post status messages and update your profile picture in the Updates section of your profile. And, last but not the least, you get your own BBM PIN that you give out to others so they can add you while maintaining your personal information like email and phone number.

Moreover, BlackBerry plans to add BBM Video Calling and BBM Voice to its Android and iOS apps in a future update.

You will be able to download BBM for Android starting 7PM on September 21 from the Google Play Store. The iOS version will be release at 12:01AM on September 22 in the App Store.

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BlackBerry Q10 pre-orders begin, arriving on June 7 exclusively on Globe

The physical QWERTY keyboard-touting BlackBerry Q10 is making its way in the Philippines soon, with Globe Telecom announcing its exclusive release on their network.

The BlackBerry Q10 runs the latest BlackBerry 10 operating system which has new features such as the BlackBerry Hub, BBM Video Share, and BlackBerry Balance. The LTE-equipped Q10 packs a physical QWERTY keyboard, a feature that is still a must-have for some BlackBerry followers.

The Q10 sports a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 3.1-inch 720x720 display outputting 330 pixels per inch, 8 Megapixels rear-facing camera, and a 2.1 Megapixels one on the front.

Interested parties can now pre-order the Blackberry Q10 on Globe. It will be available on Plan 999 with P500 monthly cash-out and will come with unlimited LTE data, and free calls & SMS. The Q10 will start shipping on June 7.

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Sun Cellular offers the BlackBerry Z10 at Plan 1,799, coming March 19

Sun Cellular has officially acknowledged that they will be having the BlackBerry Z10 too, and it looks like they have some nice deals up their sleeve.

The BlackBerry Z10 will be offered at Plan 1,799 without any cash-outs at all. It will include unlimited calls and texts to Sun, unlimited data, unlimited local landline calls, 250 texts to other networks, and 60 international minutes to 10 countries.

That doesn’t sound bad at all. You can now order your Z10 from Sun although it will be only released on March 19.

The BlackBerry Z10 was officially announced last March 6. The company stated that the device will be available on the country’s three carriers, including Sun Cellular, Smart, and Globe.

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Globe offers the BlackBerry Z10 with LTE at Plan 1,799

Globe has announced that they will be offering the BlackBerry Z10 with their postpaid plans.

The Z10 will be available for free at Plan 1,799 under a 30-month contract or with a P4,800 cash-out if you want to sign-up for the normal 24-month contract. You can also get it for free at Plan 2,499 and up or with a P13,100 cash-out at Plan 999.

Globe’s Plan 999 includes unlimited data and 1 free add-on, while their Plan 1,799 includes an P800 consumable amount in addition to the unlimited data and 3 free add-ons. Globe says the Z10 will support their LTE network.

You can apply for the Z10 on Globe on their pre-order page here.

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Smart adds the BlackBerry Z10 on it’s postpaid lineup, available on Unlimited Data Plan 2000

As previously announced by BlackBerry, Smart will be among the three carriers that will bring the BlackBerry Z10 in the country.

Smart has already announced that the Z10 will be offered for free for the first 200 customers at Unlimited Data Plan 2,000. The cash-out fee has not been revealed as of yet. There’s also no indications whether the Z10 on Smart will sport LTE.

The Unlimited Data Plan 2,000 includes 200 SMS & 150 minutes of calls to all networks and of course, unlimited data.

We’ll update this post once we receive more information.

Check out Smart’s landing page for the BlackBerry Z10 here.

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BlackBerry Z10 arrives in the Philippines for P29,990

BlackBerry Philippines announced on March 6 the local availability of the Z10 in the country. It features a 1.5GHz dual core processor with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB of additional storage.

The BlackBerry Z10 will have an SRP of P29,990 and will come in black and white colors. You can reserve yours now by going to buybb10.com.

BlackBerry Z10 Specifications and Features
4.2-inch LCD display with 1280x768 resolution at 356ppi
1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor
8 Megapixels autofocus camera
Full 1080p HD video capture at 30fps
2 Megapixels front-facing camera
16GB internal memory, expandable by 32GB using microSD
2GB RAM
1,800mAh battery capacity
GSM - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G/HSPA+ - 850/900/2100 MHz
LTE - 800/900/1800/2600 MHz
Gyroscope
Compass
Accelerometer
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
BlackBerry 10 OS

The BlackBerry Z10 will be available in the Philippines starting March 19. The country’s three carriers — Smart, Globe, and Sun, will also carry the new device on their postpaid plans.

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BlackBerry pushes first BB10 update, brings battery, camera, and performance improvements

BlackBerry 10 has been only out for a month or so, and the company has already worked towards improving the overall experience by issuing the first ever update for the Z10.

The update, which bumps the software version to 10.0.10.85, includes several improvements like better 3rd-party apps performance. It also fixes Gmail calendars, the handling of call logs and text conversations on the BlackBerry Hub, as well as importation of contacts from online accounts like Exchange, Google, and other sources.

You’ll also see optimized performance of the camera in low-light conditions. They also changed the way how the browser handles video playback, and finally, the inclusion of over 60 battery saving improvements which should result in longer usage times per charge.

The first over-the-air (OTA) update for the BlackBerry 10 weighs around 150Mb and you can install it by going to Settings > Software Updates > Check for Updates and then by following the instructions.

You can check out more details at the company blog.

UPDATE: Some users report they aren’t seeing the new update yet and are being shown a message that 10.0.10.58 is still the latest version. If that’s the case, you might have to hold a little patience. Thanks @artsamaniego!

Source: BlackBerry

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BlackBerry 10 devices coming in March 6 in the Philippines

Are you eagerly waiting to get one the new BlackBerry 10 devices? Guess what, it’s coming here in the Philippines sooner than expected. Our anonymous source has provided us what seems to be the invite image that you see above.

The invite confirms that the BlackBerry Z10, and possibly the Q10 too, will be launched in the country in March 6. No other details such as the exact pricing were provided.

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Viber Now Available for Windows Phone and BlackBerry Devices

Good news to all Windows Phone and BlackBerry users, the highly popular app Viber is now available for your devices!

With over 70 million users, Viber is a very compelling application that let's you call and text other users on the network for free! What's really good about Viber is that there's no need to register, just give them your phone number and they will take care of the rest. The app will securely access your contacts list to show you which of them are on Viber.

The apps are now available for Windows Phone and BlackBerry in beta form, which doesn't include the calling feature yet. Head on to the Windows Phone Marketplace or App World to get it now.

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