Cortana

Microsoft: Cortana not exclusive to Windows – it loves Android, iOS too..
I hope they mentioned BB10 also!



Cortana is Microsoft’s answer to its competitors’ digital assistant software, including Apple’s Siri and Google Now, which come bundled with iPhones and Android devices, respectively.
Would there be something coming for Blackberry lovers?

Blackberry and Good Technology Merger

BlackBerry and Good Technology announced a merger this week. BlackBerry is evolving into a software/services company and it has increasingly been fighting with Good Technology, which is in the same space. Between the companies, there is a lot of product overlap, but the resources both firms were spending on hurting the other were doing more damage than good to both. As a result, unlike most acquisitions, which try to correct a product line or services problem, this one is designed to eliminate painful competition for them both.



BlackBerry Evolved

Acquiring Good Technology enhances BlackBerry’s software status and, as noted, removes a distracting bit of competition. The end result will be stronger productivity, a greater management product portfolio, enhanced offensive and defensive patent protection in the space and a future example that the company is aggressively investing in software while it is pulling back from hardware. In short, this deal gives BlackBerry a steady platform from which to fight and a more robust set of messages to fight with.



BlackBerry Plus Good Technology

BlackBerry and Good Technology are attempting one of the easiest mergers to accomplish—competition elimination. But while this last is the easiest to execute on paper, because it is between two hostile entities, it is far harder to get done. The Oracle PeopleSoft acquisition showcased just how painful this can be. In the case of BlackBerry and Good Technology, though, it appears that both CEOs realized that the fight, should it continue, would make recovery far more difficult, and so both moved to do what is actually best for both firms in terms of pooling resources. What I find interesting here is that the CEOs from BlackBerry and Good Technology put aside their differences to do what was best for both firms. That doesn’t happen very often, which makes this move even more worth watching, because the customers, Good employees and investors will all get a lot better outcome than if either company had put up a fight.

Blackberry Software update to 10.3.2

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Just last night I’ve got a push notification that a new software version is ready for download. So I go ahead and go the updating process. It take sometime to download the source file. It’s about 500Mb total of 2 parts download.

Here’s the features for this version.

• Anti-theft protection – If your smartphone is lost or stolen, with the new anti-theft feature in BlackBerry Protect, the smartphone cannot be wiped and used by someone else.
• BlackBerry^® Blend^™ – to bring messaging and content on your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. No saving to a cloud, no transferring information between devices. Learn about BlackBerry Blend
• Android app compatibility – Download and install Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. Learn about the Amazon Appstore
• BlackBerry Assistant – Manage your email, contacts, calendar and other features through simple voice and text commands.
• Camera
  • Improved accuracy for face detection
  • Better low light performance in auto-mode
  • Improved focus speed and accuracy to reduce blur caused by motion
  • Automatically recommends modes and settings
  • Capture a panorama or even record video and take pictures at the same time.
• Calendar
  • Meeting Mode – Automatically set your phone to quiet mode for the duration of your meeting, and choose types of events/durations that are affected by Meeting Mode.
  • New weekly agenda view
  • Growing numbers – numbers within the Month view will shrink/grow, based on how busy you are during work hours.
• BlackBerry World for Work – organizations can now purchase BlackBerry World apps through BlackBerry World’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP)
• Browser
  • Easily access private browsing from the tabs menu
  • Use Reader Mode Voice Support to have website content read out loud.
• S/MIME Support for ActiveSync – Import your S/MIME certificate into your certificate store and manage your secure email settings in BlackBerry Hub.
• BlackBerry Hub with Instant Actions – Quickly organize and action your inbox without having to go into each individual message.
• Media improvements – Updates include the ability to “Favorite” your songs, photos or videos, and a new slow motion video edit feature.
• Battery life improvements – Boost your battery life by up to 15% by customizing your Power Saving Profile.

Philippines Blackberry Services – Smart, Globe and Sun

Below services is for prepaid services. You can check with your chosen provider for postpaid services you want to avail. There are customization they offer.

SMART subscribers

To register, send code to 2207. Example: BB DAY send to 2207.

1. Blackberry Unlimited Data Plan (Unlimited use and access to email, instant messaging which includes Blackberry Messenger or BBM, Blackberry App World, Blackberry Social Networking Apps, and browsingDaily – for P50 (keyword: BB DAY)Weekly – for P300 (keyword: BB WEEK)Monthly – for P599 (keyword: BB MONTH)

2. Blackberry Lite Social (Unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter, including Blackberry Messenger or BBM).Daily  – for P35  (keyword: SOCIAL DAY)Monthly  – for P299 (keyword: SOCIAL MONTH)

3. Blackberry Lite Messaging (Unlimited access to e-mail, including Blackberry Messenger or BBM).Daily – for P35 (keyword: DAILY MONTH)Monthly – for P299 (keyword: EMAIL MONTH)

4. Blackberry BBM onlyDaily – for P15 (keyword: BBM DAY)MONTHLY – for P99 (keyword: BBM MONTH)

Globe Subscribers

To register, send code to 2207. 8888. Example: BBMAX50 send to 8888.

1. BB Max (Unlimited data service, browsing, access to e-mail, Instant messaging including BBM, Blackberry App World, and Blackberry Social Networking Apps). To register1 Day – for P50 (keyword: BBMAX50)5 Days – for P220 (keyword: BBMAX220)30 Days – P599 9 keyword: BBMAX599)

2. BB Messaging (Unlimited use and access of email, instant messaging including BBM).1 Month – for P299 (keyword: BB MSG ON)

3. BB Social (Unlimited use of Blackberry Messenger, Facebook, Twitter and Instant Messaging).1 Month – for P299 (keywork BB SOCIAL ON)

4. BB Chat (Unlimited use of Blackberry Messenger or BBM).1 Day – for P15 (keyword BBCHAT15)

Sun Cellular subscribers

To register, send code to 2207 386. Example, BB1DAY send to 386.
Sun Blackberry All Day (Unlimited Blackberry Internet Service for a day, comes with unlimited mobile internet, social networking, instant messaging, Blackberry browsing, and Blackberry Messenger or BBM).1 Day – for P50 (keyword: BB1DAY)1 Week – for 250 (keyword: BB7DAY)
For the most updated services and promos you may want to visit their respective sites or call their customer service.

Blackberry to use Android OS?

I’ve come across to an article few months back and it says, Blackberry to use Android OS.

Not so sure about that, Blackberry OS I used and trust in the past for security (little fun, we’ll we’ve got that covered because Blackberry is for business minded people like you and me) and now they’re moving into Android?

I think they need to focus the strength of the Blackberry OS and security backbone so once again Blackberry will catch up the market and evolve.

Not to forget, a good API for Blackberry developers and supporters.

My Favorite Usable Blackberry Apps

Listed below are my favorite blackberry applications, this works on my blackberry 9860 with OS 7.1.  and it’s FREE!

1. Quick Restart
More than often you need to have your blackberry to restart, since the power off button just make your device into sleep but not restarting, this app is handy for that.

2. Advance OS and LED
This app have number of OS features you can use, just explore the app. One more plus feature is you can control the LED how it light up once bbm is received, from your emails down to your most favorite social app facebook, twitter

3. Crunch SMS
If you’re going for something like threaded conversation or simply just want different appearance of reading your sms, you may want to install this app
Some more will be added in the future, you can as well comment below your working app, subsequently, I’ll add those apps into this blog. Thanks ahead! :)

Prefix Numbers used in Philippines (Globe, Smart, Sun)

Prefix	Provider
813	Smart
813	Smart
817	Globe
817	Globe or Touch Mobile
905	Globe or Touch Mobile
906	Globe or Touch Mobile
907	Smart or Talk N Text
908	Smart or Talk N Text
909	Smart or Talk N Text
910	Smart or Talk N Text
912	Smart or Talk n Text
915	Globe or Touch Mobile
916	Globe or Touch Mobile
917	Globe
918	Smart
919	Smart or Talk n Text
920	Smart, Talk N Text, Addict Mobile
921	Smart or Talk N Text
922	Sun Cellular
923	Sun Cellular
925	Sun Cellular
925	Globe or Touch Mobile
926	Globe or Touch Mobile
927	Globe or Touch Mobile
928	Smart or Talk N Text
929	Smart or Talk N Text
930	Smart, Talk N Text, Red Mobile
932	Sun Cellular
933	Sun Cellular
934	Sun Cellular
934	Sun Cellular
935	Globe or Touch Mobile
936	Globe or Touch Mobile
937	Globe or Touch Mobile
938	Smart, Talk N Text, Red Mobile
939	Smart, Talk N Text, Red Mobile
942	Sun Cellular
943	Sun Cellular
946	Talk N Text
946	Talk N Text
947	Smart
947	Smart
948	Smart or Talk N Text
949	Smart or Talk N Text
973	Extelcom
974	Extelcom
977	Next Mobile
977	Next Mobile (Nextel)
979	Next Mobile
989	Smart or Talk N Text
994	Globe
994	Globe
996	Globe or Touch Mobile
997	Globe or Touch Mobile
998	Smart
998	Smart
999	Smart (old Umobile prefix)
9178	Globe postpaid