Research In Motion Ltd.
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RIM may go open source
Insight newsmaker Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie says there "may be some open source stuff that makes sense" for the Blackberry but there is no pressure even though rival Symbian has gone that route.
Tags: Network infrastructure, Development/design, Mobile/Wireless, BlackBerry, Open source, Mobile applications, RIM BlackBerry, Mobile, Research In Motion Ltd., Touch Screen
BlackBerry Storm
Reviews The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. We're also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi.
Tags: Battery, BlackBerry Storm, RIM BlackBerry, Screen, Research In Motion Ltd., Device, Headset, microSD Card, Touch Screen, Fascia
Siemens launches mobile unified-comms suite
News Siemens Enterprise Communications has unveiled a suite of software designed to combine enterprise telephony, video, fixed/mobile convergence and other unified-communications functions.
Tags: VoIP/IP telephony, Siemens HiPath OpenScape, Security, Mobile, Siemens AG, Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Mobile, telephony, software, network
RIM issues critical BlackBerry patch
News Research in Motion has released a patch for a security flaw in BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which exposed corporate networks to hackers via a maliciously crafted PDF document.
Tags: BlackBerry, Security, Network security, RIM BlackBerry, Research In Motion Ltd., remote access, Server, server software, RIM Blackberry Enterprise Server, software
BlackBerry smartphones open to SMS attack
News Certificate notification issue means BlackBerry users could be tricked into visiting malicious Web sites, Research In Motion has warned.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Network security, BlackBerry, Research In Motion Ltd., Smart Phone, E-mail, dialog box, Web Site, RIM BlackBerry, software
Palm goes pro
News news analysis The company that helped popularize smartphones is trying to get back in the game with its new Treo Pro device.
Tags: Smart phones, Mobile/Wireless, Palm Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Treo, Microsoft Windows Mobile, phone, software, keyboard, handheld company
New touch-screen BlackBerrys may be on the way
News Research In Motion is preparing a GSM version of the BlackBerry Storm touch-screen phone as well as a new touch-screen device that sports a full QWERTY key pad, according to rumors circulating in the blogosphere.
Tags: Smart phones, BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry, Research In Motion Ltd., BlackBerry Bold, Touch Screen, phone, 3G, HSDPA, network
BlackBerry Fund makes first major investments
News The BlackBerry Partners Fund, which was created to help start-ups develop smartphone applications, has allocated its first three major investments.
Tags: Venture capital, Investments, BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry, Mobile, Smart Phone, Apple iPhone 3G, Research In Motion Ltd., Investment, BlackBerry Bold
Apple in second place as smartphones surge
News Canalys reports a 28 percent jump in smartphone sales compared to last year, with Apple's iPhone 3G launch vaulting it into second place among vendors worldwide.
Tags: Mac OS, Smart phones, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., RIM BlackBerry, Smart Phone, Apple iPhone 3G, Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Symbian Inc.
BlackBerry has twice failure rate of iPhone
News Apple's iPhone is twice as reliable as BlackBerry and Palm Treo, a new study of more than 15,000 handsets, shows.
Tags: Smart phones, BlackBerry, Mac OS, Battery, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Smart Phone, Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Treo, Sales
Businesses warming up to the iPhone
News news analysis The original iPhone was not welcome in corporate America. While the BlackBerry still rules the boardroom, the second-generation iPhone is getting a fresh look.
Tags: Smart phones, Mac OS, 3G (Third Generation), Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Security, Mobile, Research In Motion Ltd., Device, Mobile Device
Palm losing out as iPhone gains corporate fans
News Corporate IT spending is falling like the stock market, but Apple's share of the growing smartphone market is increasing among business customers, says ChangeWave.
Tags: Smart phones, BlackBerry, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Smart Phone, Research In Motion Ltd., IT-spending, Palm Treo, Survey, handset maker
Palm orders layoffs as Apple and RIM take toll
News The job cuts come as Palm works to get its next-generation operating system ready to compete with Apple, RIM, and the rest of the smartphone market in 2009.
Tags: Layoffs, PalmOS compatibles, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Mobile, Research In Motion Ltd., operating system, layoff, Palm OS, mobile operating system
BlackBerry sales to disappoint Wall Street
News Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry smartphones, reduces sales expectations for its third fiscal quarter, citing economic troubles in the United States.
Tags: Wireless e-mail devices, BlackBerry, 3G (Third Generation), Palm Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Smart Phone, Research In Motion Ltd., Sales, Verizon Wireless, Wall Street
RIM Q3 as expected, but confidence is soaring
News Customer response to new BlackBerrys such as the Storm and Bold prompt Research In Motion to issue guidance way above previous expectations despite the economy.
Tags: PDA phones, Sales force automation, Forecasting, Sales strategy, RIM BlackBerry, Apple iPhone 3G, Research In Motion Ltd., earnings per share, Forecasting, revenue
