Stories by Al Sacco

Images and video of the "first dual-touchscreen smartphone"

When you think of cutting-edge smartphones, "Kyocera" most likely isn't one of the first company names that come to mind. But that could soon change if today's unveiling of the Kyocera Echo, the world's first smartphone with two touch screen displays, at least according to Sprint, is any indicator of things to come.

Written by Al Sacco09 Feb. 11 03:15

BlackBerry 6.1: Six new features in RIM's upcoming mobile OS

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) released the first BlackBerry smartphone running its "BlackBerry 6" mobile OS just six months ago, but the company is already hard at work on the next major BlackBerry OS device software update, BlackBerry 6.1.

Written by Al Sacco03 Feb. 11 10:32

CEO Teardown: RIM's Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie

CIO's 'teardown' slideshow series picks apart tech's most infamous CEOs. Today, it's BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion's (RIM) co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie who take a turn on the ol' chopping block.

Written by Al Sacco26 Jan. 11 07:34

Customize speed dial in BlackBerry 6 OS

I have BlackBerry tips like Apple has fan bois. Which is to say I have no shortage of them. Just check out my BlackBerry Bible page if you're not convinced.

Written by Al Sacco25 Jan. 11 04:13

RIM warns of BlackBerry browser, BES vulnerabilities

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) yesterday issued two separate security advisories warning both BlackBerry smartphone users and corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) administrators of newly discovered security flaws in many versions of RIM's BlackBerry handheld software and in BES.

Written by Al Sacco13 Jan. 11 03:18

BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet: BlackBerry Messenger and E-Mail

Tablet PCs are all the rage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) (RIM) is currently demonstrating one of the most-anticipated tablets at the event: The seven-inch BlackBerry PlayBook.

Written by Al Sacco08 Jan. 11 03:31

What BlackBerry admins need to know about the PlayBook

The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas, and Research In Motion's (RIM) upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PC is without a doubt one of the stars of show. That's largely due to the fact that RIM has never before allowed the public to handle the much-hyped tablet, though it has showed off the device to a variety of BlackBerry developers, analysts, media and other industry insiders; CES is the first place that gadget geeks got to go "hands-on" with the PlayBook.

Written by Al Sacco08 Jan. 11 08:53

RIM patches yet another PDF-related BES flaw

That pesky PDF distiller in Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) BlackBerry Attachment Service has yet again been identified as a security risk, and RIM has issued another "interim security update" to patch the vulnerability.

Written by Al Sacco16 Dec. 10 11:02

BlackBerry 6: Wipe Your Smartphone, Restore Factory Settings

Many reasons exist for why you might want or need to "security wipe" a BlackBerry, or completely erase all personal data stored on your handheld: You got a new smartphone and plan to retire the older device; you're trading in your existing BlackBerry for a new one from your wireless carrier; you and a friend are swapping devices; you loaded too many applications or media and just want to start over from scratch; etc.

Written by Al Sacco15 Dec. 10 07:11

Google Nexus S smartphone: Nine facts you need to know

Google yesterday unveiled its latest handheld, the Nexus S. The high-end Android smartphone, made by Samsung in conjunction with Google, offers users a "pure Google experience," according to the company, and it is expected to become available within the coming weeks. What follows are nine key facts all potential Nexus S buyers should know about the new gadget.

Written by Al Sacco08 Dec. 10 07:21

BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express for Domino available

Research In Motion's (RIM) free BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Express software should become available today to organizations that employ IBM's Lotus Domino mail server and associated infrastructure, according to the BlackBerry-maker. BES Express is a no-cost, "slimmed down" version of RIM's full BES with many of the same security safeguards and mobile connectivity options, but fewer IT control policies for corporate BlackBerry administrators.

Written by Al Sacco06 Nov. 10 01:11

Free BlackBerry apps: Nine Torch 9800 compatible downloads

Check out the following slides for a list of nine valuable applications for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Best of all: You’ll never have to open your wallet; all of these BlackBerry apps are free.

Written by Al Sacco01 Nov. 10 15:20

BlackBerry how-to: Downgrade the OS on your RIM smartphone

Perhaps your wireless carrier released a new software update for your BlackBerry smartphone, but your favorite applications just won't work on the new build. Or maybe you were feeling daring and decided to install a leaked "beta" BlackBerry OS to check out some new features, but it drastically degraded your handheld's performance.

Written by Al Sacco29 Oct. 10 02:07

RIM, Sprint announce BlackBerry "Style" 9670 Clamshell

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) today officially announced one of its most poorly-kept secrets of 2010: The BlackBerry "Style" 9670 clamshell, formerly codenamed BlackBerry "Oxford." Sprint is the exclusive Style 9670 wireless carrier in the United States, and the device will retail for $100 after an equally valued mail-in rebate and along with a new two-year service contract. The BlackBerry Style goes on sale on October 31.

Written by Al Sacco19 Oct. 10 03:27
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