Stories by Al Sacco

BES to get iOS, Android management features

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) has extended its reach in the mobile-device-management (MDM) space with the acquisition of a German software company ubitexx, maker of the ubi-Suite device management software.

Written by Al Sacco03 May 11 02:27

BlackBerry Bold 9900 first impressions

This morning, Research In Motion (RIM) officially announced its latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, at its annual BlackBerry World Conference in Orlando.

Written by Al Sacco03 May 11 09:22

BlackBerry PlayBook security tips

Research In Motion's (RIM) much-anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet hit stores this week in the United States and Canada. RIM has reportedly shipped some 50,000 PlayBooks -- a mere fraction of the hundreds of thousands of iPads Apple sold on its recent launch day, but a healthy chuck of gadgets nonetheless.

Written by Al Sacco23 April 11 05:38

Leaked BlackBerry roundup: New Torch2, Storm3, Bold Touch

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) is known for a lot of things in the smartphone space: proven mobile security; solid hardware; top-of-the-line wireless antennas; and industry-best battery life, just to name a few.

Written by Al Sacco14 April 11 09:01

BlackBerry mobile conferencing app connects with one click

Frequent "teleconferencers" with BlackBerry smartphones take note: Research In Motion (RIM) today released a beta version of its new BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing application. With the app, which integrates with the BlackBerry OS, RIM handheld users can quickly and easily invite other BlackBerry users to a teleconference, add new teleconference info to their mobile calendars and connect to conferences with a single click. In addition, the software helps you quickly reconnect to an ongoing conference if you're ever disconnected.

Written by Al Sacco09 April 11 00:10

10 free sports apps for Android and iPhone

Calling all sports fans: Check out these 10 great apps for Google Android and Apple iPhone that will keep you up to date on your favorite sport or team while on the go. And save your spending money for the ballpark.

Written by Al Sacco08 April 11 10:19

Android tips: 7 ways to get around your phone faster

When you think of Android smartphones, "productivity" probably isn't the first word that comes to mind. But you don't have to use a BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 device or another boring "enterprise-friendly" handheld to get a lot done in a little time -- whether it be for work or play.

Written by Al Sacco05 April 11 07:07

Android battery: How to make your Google phone last longer

Google Android smartphones excel in many areas; a wide variety of quality hardware options; slick software interfaces; valuable and entertaining applications; endless customization possibilities; etc.

Written by Al Sacco01 April 11 05:18

Amazon Cloud drive: 7 key facts

Amazon.com beat Google and Apple to punch this week with the unveiling of its hosted consumer-storage service, Amazon Cloud Drive, and Web-based music-player, Cloud Player.

Written by Al Sacco31 March 11 04:12

Amazon Appstore for Android: Reasons to love it and hate it

Amazon.com took a significant step into the word of mobile applications this week with the launch of its <a href="http://www.amazon.com/apps">Amazon Appstore for Android</a>, now available for free to select users of Google Android devices.

Written by Al Sacco24 March 11 09:34

BlackBerry PlayBook to run Android apps: What it means

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) this week dropped a bombshell on the mobile world, confirming earlier rumors that almost seemed too far-fetched to believe when they hit the Web in January: RIM's new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, going on sale in the United States on April 19, will run applications originally developed for Google's popular Android mobile OS.

Written by Al Sacco26 March 11 06:02

Nine features of upcoming BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.3

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) is expected to release a major update to its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino this week that will add a variety of valuable new smartphone- and mobile-device management features.

Written by Al Sacco23 March 11 05:35

RIM announces MDaemon messaging server for SMBs

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) and its subsidiary Alt-N Technologies this morning announced a brand new version of Alt-N's MDaemon Messaging Server for use with BlackBerry smartphones.

Written by Al Sacco24 Feb. 11 02:12
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