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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
More breakout sessions for detailed presentations and discussions between BlackBerry developers and experts from RIM and partners.
Breakout sessions during DevCon Asia fostered interaction and engagement amongst the BlackBerry developer community.
The breakout sessions were organized along several parallel tracks and covered a wide spectrum of topics, from technical issues to commercial and monetizing topics.
The sessions are listed below for both days:
“Ask the Experts” track
- Ask the Experts: Developing Enterprise Applications
- BlackBerry WebKit and BlackBerry WebWorks Platform Development
- Go-to-Market Strategies
- BlackBerry Platform Services
- The BBM Social Platform
- Java Development for BlackBerry 7
- BlackBerry Tablet OS Development
(more…)
Tags:BlackBerry, DevCon, DevCon Asia (Singapore), RIM, smartphone, tablets
Posted in App, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Events, Gadgets, Operating Systems, Phones, PlayBook, RIM, Seminars, Software, Tablets | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
The conference kicked off with a general session to update developers on the latest developments around the BlackBerry platforms, followed by multi-tracked technical, practical and insight sessions that zero into the details.
BlackBerry DevCon Asia in Singapore Suntec from 7-8 December, 2011.
The break-out sessions were helmed by specialists from Research In Motion (RIM) and its partners and delved into wide ranging topics from technical issues to commercial and monetizing approaches.
Gregory Wade, Regional Managing Director, East Asia, RIM
Delivering the keynote address was Gregory Wade, Regional Managing Director, East Asia, RIM.
He revealed there were more than 1,000 registrants for the DevCon Asia event in Singapore.
Wade quoted a GfK report that for the first half of 2011, BlackBerry was the number one smartphone in multiple countries in Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
He said that more than 3 million BlackBerry fans were engaged on social media channels in Asia.
Alec Saunders then updated developers of BlackBerry Jam – RIM’s initiative to provide a one-stop-shop for all BlackBerry developers to assess a wide array of developer resources.
Alec Saunders, VP, Developer Relations & Ecosystems Development, RIM
Saunders is the VP, Developer Relations & Ecosystems Development at RIM.
The initiative was announced at the BlackBerry DevCon Americas in October. Since then, a BlackBerry Jam communities have sprung up all over the world linking experts, partners and developers for all to be more successful on the BlackBerry platform.
George Staikos then delved into the new BlackBerry platform – previously named BBX but now renamed to BB10. Staikos is the VP, Web Technologies at RIM.
BlackBerry Jam Communities around the world
He also described the two choices of runtime environments available for developers. The Native runtime environment was for “spectacular” performance whereas HTML5 will enable the dream of “write once deploy everywhere”.
RIM will return DevCon Asia to Thailand in the future.
Whilst the native environment will serve as the bridge between POSIX based systems and BlackBerry 10 and allow rapid porting of native applications, HTML5 is the mass application platform for the future.
The cross-platform, cross-device HTML5 can serve as the bridge between BlackBerry 6, BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry 10 and is the obvious choice for modern application development.
BlackBerry is therefore fully committed to HTML5.
Tags:BlackBerry, DevCon, DevCon Asia (Singapore), Playbook, RIM, smartphone, tablets
Posted in BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Events, Figures, Operating Systems, Phones, PlayBook, RIM, Seminars, Tablets | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
RIM has rebranded the next generation platform for its smartphones and PlayBook tablet to BlackBerry 10.
RIM's new platform for BlackBerry smartphones, tablets and embedded systems.
Research In Motion (RIM) has been barred from using BBX as the name of its new mobile platform during DevCon Asia in Singapore from 7-8 December, 2011.
RIM has rebranded BBX as BB10
A US District Judge ruled in favour of software company Basis International Ltd who filed for a temporary restraining order. It holds the “BBx” trademark for its own software.
District Judge William P. Johnson wrote in his ruling that consumers are “likely to be confused by RIM’s use of BBX in connection with RIM’s goods and services”. – Albuquerque, New Mexico.
George Staikos, VP, Web Technologies at RIM announced the rebranding during DevCon Asia.
Basis of Albuquerque had threatened legal action in October after RIM initially unveiled BBX as its new platform for smartphones, tablets and embedded systems.
According to itworldcanada.com, RIM had said at that time that it did not believe the marks are confusing since the two companies were in different lines of businesses.
Let’s just hope that CBS television network does not take issue with RIM over any confusion between the mobile platform and its own version of BB10 – the tenth season of the American reality television series Big Brother 10, which ran in the summer of 2008.
Tags:BB10, BlackBerry, DevCon, DevCon Asia (Singapore), RIM, smartphone, tablets
Posted in BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Phones, PlayBook, RIM, Seminars, Software, Tablets, Tech news | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Skoob is the first service to offer works by Singapore writers as well as study guides and educational books for local primary and secondary school students.
Launched by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today, skoob offers more than 39,000 local and international bestsellers for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
“The Singapore market has long been overlooked by e-book services from abroad. With the launch of skoob, Singapore readers finally have a service that offers local books and caters specifically to their tastes and needs,” said Goh Seow Eng, SingTel’s Chief of Digital Home.It is the first e-book service to accept payments in Singapore dollars and offers tremendous savings versus the cost of traditional paper books.
For example, fans of John Grisham can enjoy his novel, The Confession, at S$9.00 instead of S$17.07 at a bookshop.
Neil Humphreys’ acclaimed Complete Notes from Singapore is available at S$13.90 instead of S$29.90.
“It also provides local publishers and writers with a powerful digital platform that allows them to reach a wider audience,” Goh added.Skoob also offers a range of classics for free download, such as Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.
Skoob is available on Apple and Android tablets and smartphones via a free app. It can also be enjoyed on PCs and Macs using standard browsers.
Customers have the flexibility to download books on up to five devices. Payments can be made via Singapore credit cards. SingTel customers can choose to have purchases conveniently charged to their monthly bills.
“We are continuously working with publishers to expand our catalogue. We believe skoob’s range of local study guides and educational books will be well received by school students, and we are looking to include assessment papers soon,” Goh revealed.Mr Goh said that skoob is an important addition to SingTel’s growing suite of multimedia offerings, which includes the AMPed music service, deF!ND digital concierge, ESC games service, De!ite e-magazine service, exCite web video app and mio TV.
Skoob offers titles from six global publishing houses: Random House, Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette Book Group, Simon and Schuster and Macmillan.
The service carries local titles, study guides and educational books from: Popular, Marshall Cavendish, Cengage Learning, Asiapac, Flame of the Forest, McGraw Hill, Sunbear, Monsoon, Singapore Asia Publishers (SAP) and Janus Education.
Chinese language books will be available soon.
Tags:Android, Apple, BlackBerry, desk, eBook, notebooks, smartphone, tablets
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now available in Singapore, with the 3G (16GB) model retailing at S$768.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Honeycomb tablet at S$768 today.
The GALAXY Tab 8.9 now joins Samsung‘s 10.1 and 7-inch GALAXY Tab to provide consumers with an array of tablet sizes, depending on their needs and preferences.
At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 453g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is targeted at today’s mobile professional, from writing emails on a business trip to reading an trashy eBook in bed.
Key highlights of the GALAXY Tab 8.9
- Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering enhanced multi-tasking, user interaction and navigation.
- Supports HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduced data transfer times.
- A 3-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.
Detailed specifications of the Galaxy 8.9 are tabulated below:
| Display |
8.9” WXGA 1280×800 |
| OS |
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) |
| Processor |
1GHz Dual Core application processor |
| Memory |
16 GB |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0
USB 2.0
WiFi 802.11 (a/b/g/n) |
| Camera |
Main(Rear) : 3.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash
Front : 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera |
| Video |
Format : MPEG4/H263/H264, Divx/Xvid
Playback : 1080p Full HD Video @ 30fps
Recording : 720p HD Video |
| Audio |
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI, AMR-NB/WB 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker |
| Enterprise Solutions |
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Polaris Office |
| Value-added Features |
Android Market |
Google Mobile Services :
Google Talk Video Chat, Google Maps, Books, etc |
| Samsung TouchWiz UX |
| Samsung Mini Apps Tray |
Social Hub, Readers Hub
*Availability differs by region |
| Adobe Flash Player 10.3 |
| Sensor |
Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light sensor |
| Size |
230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm, 453g |
| Battery |
6100mAh |
| Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Price |
3G (16GB) at S$768 |
Tags:8.9, Galaxy, Honeycomb, launch, Samsung, tablets
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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
The GALAXY Note (S$998, 16GB) will be available in Singapore in November 2011, and the GALAXY Nexus (S$948) in January 2012.
Samsung and Google has jointly launched the GALAXY Nexus, the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform.
GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display with 1280×720 pixels and a 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 1GB RAM.
It also sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera; and comes with 16GB or 32GB of onboard memory.
Samsung has also announced the launch of the GALAXY Note, a device that tries to combine the larger screen size of tablets with the portability of smart phones.
The 9.65mm thick GALAXY Note features the world’s first and largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED touch screen display at WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) resolution. It works with pen-input technology using a stylus called the S Pen.
Powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, the gadget runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 16GB onboard storage, with a microSD slot that supports up to 32GB.
GALAXY Note comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
Tags:Android, Gingerbread, Google, Ice Cream Sandwich, Nexus, Note, Samsung, smartphone, tablets
Posted in Android, Cameras, Gadgets, Galaxy, Google, Launch, Phones, Prices, Samsung, Specifications, Tablets | 3 Comments »
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Anybody up for an iPad 2 crusted with T-Rex bone, 24-carat gold and 12.5 carats of diamonds? Better hurry cos’ it’s already 50% sold out and it’s only going for — £5,000,000!
Only two will be made by British designer Stuart Hughes, and one has already been sold to an undisclosed customer, so hurry before you miss the purchase of a life time.
Stuart is well-known for a series of ‘ultra-luxury’ gadgets, which includes the world’s most expensive phone – a £5,000,000 gold and diamond encrusted iPhone; and a £219,000 Macbook Air that’s coated with 24-carat gold 53 diamonds.
Check out the original story by Rob Waugh of Daily Mail.
Tags:Apple, iOS, iPad, iPhone, MacBook, notebooks, smartphone, tablets
Posted in Apple, Gadgets, Humour, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Lifestyle, Mac OS, Notebooks, Phones, Prices, Tablets | No Comments »
Monday, October 31st, 2011
It’s Halloween today. Here’s a selection of ghouly apps for the occasion.
There are apps for both BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook. All the apps can be downloaded from BlackBerry App World. Click on the screenshots to get to the app on BlackBerry App World.
| Apps |
Brief Description |
Count Munchula (Free)
smartphones only
|
The world-famous Screen Muncher just couldn’t resist getting dressed up for Halloween as a blood-sucking vampire named Count Munchula! “Munch” your BlackBerry screen and capture it as an image to post directly to Twitter, share through email, or save for later!
Screen Muncher lets you capture anything you see on your BlackBerry screen just like a desktop “print screen” on a PC. This funny, cute and useful app includes a very special “Count Munchula” sound effect, animation and vibrates every time you Munch a screen! |
Pumpkin Slider (US$0.99)
smartphones only
|
Pumpkin Slider is designed to lock your BlackBerry and prevent any unwanted key press. Even if your BlackBerry is unlocked by accident, Pumpkin Slider still locks your phone and you do not need to worry about the Send key or any unwanted key pressed. Pumpkin Slider automatically locks your BlackBerry when the screen dims.
Pumpkin Slider is fast to setup, easy to use and works with the Lock button on your BlackBerry. |
Jack-O-Lantern (Free)
smartphones only
|
Ever wanted your own Jack-O-Lantern but didn’t know how to carve one? This app is a virtual Jack-O-Lantern for your BlackBerry to help you celebrate the Halloween season. You can change the Jack-O-Lantern’s face by swiping from the left or right on the eyes, nose, or mouth. You can also change the colour by clicking on the screen. Happy Halloween! |
Halloween Photo Editor (US$1.99)
smartphones only
|
Halloween Photo Editor is a powerful image processing app that turns your photos into unique Halloween themed art. Very intuitive and easy to use. even beginners will quickly learn how to create impressive Halloweenish effects! Gear up for your Halloween celebration with this amazing photo app!
The app features 4 awesome Halloween filters, 16 unique Halloween themed photo frames and 11 cute clip art images. |
Ghosty Party (US$1.99)
smartphone/PlayBook
|
Vaporize as many ghosts of the same color as you can to get a high score, with cute halloween theme animations, bonuses, and sound effects. The more ghosts you tap at once, the more scores you will get. The more same color ghosts combo, the more scoresmultiply.
The game features an autosave function on exit or phone call, and the PlayBook version also has global online support to post your scores on Facebook. |
Halloween Haunt (S$1.99)
PlayBook only
|
Zombies, Ghosts, Mummies; oh my! Halloween Haunt is a 5 Reel Slot Machine that features up to 15 credits per line (up to 9 lines) – Changeable credit values ranging from 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢. Once the ‘High Roller Gauge’ is completely filled, you will gain access to even higher credit values; 50¢, $1, and $5. Slot machine symbols include ‘WILD’ and ‘SPIN & WIN’ symbols, which trigger the FREE SPIN feature. Earn your way to 50 trophies, purchase the 10 items in the gift shop, and work your way up to piles of cash like candy on Halloween! |
Halloween Sounds (US$0.99)
PlayBook only
|
Wanna scare theguy in the next cube out of his wits? Look no further! With Halloween Sounds you can play endless pranks on friends and enemies alike. 15 spooky sounds and Spooky Soundtrack which plays a creepy soundtrack and adds scary sounds on top of it. The perfect soundtrack for handing out treats, or great mood music for a costume party. |
Tags:Apps, BlackBerry, Halloween, Playbook, RIM, smartphone, tablets
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Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
The 2011 Girls’ Generation Tour will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on December, 2011. General ticket sales for the public will begin from November 1.
But from October 29 – 31, Samsung customers and OCBC card members will be able to purchase the tickets at a 5% discount.
2011 Girls' Generation Tour on 9 Dec, 8 pm @ Singapore Indoor Stadium.
A total of 5,500 tickets will be on sale for the S$1.8 million, three-hour K-Pop concert. There are two different ticket prices: S$218 for Terrace/Moshpit area and S$168 for seats in the Balcony/Partially-restricted area. The Moshpit area will allow more than 2,000 standing fans to get closer to the girls.
For Samsung customers and OCBC card members, there will be a 3-day priority booking period commencing from 10 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011.
| Date |
9 Dec 2011 (Friday) |
| Time |
8 to 11 pm |
| Venue |
Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| Priority ticket sales |
29 Oct (8 pm) to 31 Oct |
They will be able to purchase tickets via Sistic online, phone and counter bookings. All purchases are limited to 6 tickets per transaction to prevent any reselling of tickets.
The first 250 tickets purchased by Samsung customers will enjoy 5% off ticket prices. They will need to flash their Samsung smartphones or tablets at any SISTIC counter to enjoy the discount.
Tags:concert, discounts, Girls' Generation, promotions, Samsung, smartphone, tablets
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
At BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011, RIM unveiled BlackBerry BBX – the next generation mobile platform that takes the best of the BlackBerry platform for its smartphones and the best of the QNX platform that it uses for its PlayBook tablets.
“With nearly 5 million BlackBerry apps downloaded daily, our customers have made BlackBerry one of the most profitable platforms for developers,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM.The BBX platform will include BBX-OS, and will support BlackBerry cloud services and development environments for both HTML5 and native developers.
BBX will also support applications developed using any of the tools available today for the BlackBerry PlayBook – including Native SDK, Adobe AIR/Flash and WebWorks/HTML5, as well as the BlackBerry Runtime for Android Apps – on future BBX-based tablets and smartphones.
Research In Motion (RIM) believes the new BBX will connect people, devices, content and services.
Tags:BB10, BlackBerry, Playbook, RIM, smartphone, tablets
Posted in App, BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Events, Gadgets, Operating Systems, Phones, PlayBook, RIM, Seminars, Software, Tablets, Tech news | 1 Comment »
