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RIM to Launch BlackBerry Store in Dubai

According to sources, RIM is set to open up a 1,500 square foot flagship store in Dubai. RIM will partner with Axiom Telecom in an attempt to attract new subscribers to take care of the device demand in this region. So if you’re in Dubai, keep on the lookout for a BlackBerry store near you!

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Keep A Record of Your Text Messages – SMS Backup for Free

Have you ever lost that text message with valuable information? If so, use SMS Backup to prevent that from ever happening again. With SMS Backup you can have your SMS messages forwarded to one of your email addresses and also have them saved in the application itself.

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Free WiFi File Transfer – View and Download device data over WiFi using your PC or MAC

One neat feature found in the Tablet OS is the ability to Wifi file transfer between your PlayBook and personal computer. BlackBerry handheld owners, there is now a free solution so that you too can Wifi file transfer. Free WiFi File Transfer allows you to view and download device data over WiFi using your PC or MAC. Users can listen to music and video, view pictures that is stored on the BlackBerry device straight from your computer’s browser and more!

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Be Bold, Be Victorious – Introducing the Ultimate SuperPhone, the BlackBerry TK 2.0 Victory Concept

Over recent months the BlackBerry community has seen quite a few concepts of what the possible upcoming BlackBerry 10 smartphone could look like. Well, we’re here to present to you, a concept of what we’d like want our next generation BlackBerry device to look like. Our good friend @DHB is introducing the ultimate superphone, the BlackBerry TK 2.0 Victory concept.  From packing a 1850 mAh Lithium-Ionn battery, to having dual LED indicators, a 12 mp AF camera to allowing virtual and programmable keys, this is a true resemblance of how the next flagship device should be developed. Continue reading for specs and excerpts.

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Download 1000+ Mega Smileys for Free

The crew at MMMOOO have released Mega Smileys Free for all BlackBerry users which gives you 1000+ smileys, text emoji, special symbols, flags and a unique GIF EMOJI from MMMOOO.  Your BBM just got a whole lot better! Continue reading for details.

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Fightin’ Words – Free Boost and Virgin Mobile Promo

Boost and Virgin Mobile have just launched a promo in which you can get a free version of the popular Fightin’ Words for BlackBerry. Fightin’ Words is  much like the famous Words w Friends in that it allows you to play head to head with other players. Continue reading for features.

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Download BlackBerry World 2012 Conference Guide App from the App World Now

Earlier this week RIM posted the top tips for BlackBerry World 2012 attendees. Today, the folks at The Active Network, Inc. released a BlackBerry World 2012 Conference Guide App. Download it for free from the App World. The app allows you to use it as a map to get around, connect with fellow attendees and more. Continue reading for more.

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Recycle Bin for BlackBerry – Restore your Contacts, Memos, Calendar, Tasks and Email after deletion for Free


Ever delete something and wished there was a recycle bin on your BlackBerry device? Yeah me too! Well,  today that day has come. New to BlackBerry is the recycle bin app which stores all your deleted E-mails, Contacts, Tasks, Memo and Events in separate tabs.  With the recycle bin app you can easily locate your deleted items and restore them back. Continue reading for details.

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Scan business cards, receipts, documents with Doc Scan Lite for PlayBook


PlayBook owners, new to the App World is Doc Scan Lite which converts a picture taken from your camera into a highly readable JPEG. That’s right. You can now scan receipts, business cards and documents directly from your PlayBook tablet, for free! check below for features plus check out what the pro version offers.

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More Patent Woes for RIM, Sued by NXP Over Device Design Patents

More patent woes arise for RIM as reports surface that the handset corporation will be taken yet again to court. This time, over 6 patents which are allegedly in violation under the Dutch company NXP BV. Continue reading for details.

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