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Kamis, 10 Mei 2012

Free messaging and voice app Viber comes to BlackBerry

Viber, a free call and messaging application, has arrived on BlackBerry in beta form. The app has been available for both iOS and Android for a while and now is finally on the BlackBerry platform as well. The app currently allows for free messaging (text and photo) to other Viber users, but sadly is lacking the calling feature (for now). Viber plans to bring a full release -- including calling -- to BlackBerry "as it meets Viber's quality standards" however. You can grab the beta free in BlackBerry App World.

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BlackBerry 7.1 made available in the Philippines for the Bold 9900

It seems like RIM wants BlackBerry 7 owners to get downloading BlackBerry OS 7.1. While many carriers across the globe are releasing the OS update, there are also many that have yet to do so. RIM looks to be helping those BlackBerry 7 owners on carriers that haven't yet released it.

We've previously seen this happen in the UK, where only Three and O2 UK were the only carriers to have officially released BlackBerry OS 7.1, then RIM went and released it for the most of the BlackBerry 7 devices. RIM has gone across the world and have made BlackBerry OS 7.1 available in the Philippines. This time around it is only currently available for BlackBerry Bold 9900 owners, Torch and Curve owners are out of luck for the time being. That being said, if you don't mind installing unofficial OS updates you can drop by our forums or check out our BlackBerry 101 on installing leaks and update today.

If you're a BlackBerry Bold 9900 owner in the Philippines visit the Philippine BlackBerry website today to update your device.

More information or to update you Bold 9900

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Official F1 2012 Live Timing and Track Positioning app now available for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Time to rev up your BlackBerry PlayBook Formula 1 fans! The Official F1 2012 Live Timing and Track Positioning app has now arrived for the BlackBerry PlayBook and is available for download from BlackBerry App World. Rather than just a port of the Android or iOS version, BlackBerry PlayBook owners will be getting a native application and it's packed with features:

Real Time Track Positioning - Displayed on our dynamic and interactive map. You can see the position of every F1 driver on the track at the same time. See the gaps and pit stops as never before!
Follow Your Favourite Forumla 1 Drivers - Selecting a driver switches the camera to follow that selected driver around the race track. Watch as they battle for position!
Live Timing Data - Timing data is streamed direct from Formula One Management's technical centre at the race track to the palm of your hand. With multiple timing screens including sectors, gaps and speeds. Watch the sessions like the engineers on the pitwall!
Live Leaderboards - Combined with live timing data, scrollable leaderboards display a wealth of data.
Download Race Packs - Download race packs after the event to watch the sessions again and again. Perfect for tape delayed broadcast!
Live Text Commentary - Lap by lap live text commentary keeps you updated while the action unfolds.
Event Counter & Notifications - A new enhanced Infobase with an event countdown that shows the time to the next session and informs when a session is live. Optional notifications alert you when sessions are approaching.
Keep Up To Date - Easily access a wealth of information with latest drivers and teams stats, race information, standings and latest results.
Complete Formula One Access - Experience each and every Formula One Grand Prix session via the live timing & track positioning feed in the palm of your hand.

Just like the BlackBerry version, it is a paid app that will set you back $20 but it's a must-have for fans looking to get the most Formula 1 content available on the go. Need to see more before you jump in? Jump below to have a look at some more screenshots from the app on the PlayBook. Now all we need is that Ferrari BlackBerry PlayBook.

Purchase the Official F1 2012 Live Timing and Track Positioning App

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Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi Memiliki Plat Resmi

Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi Memiliki Plat Resmi ---Akhirnya pemerintah Negara Bagian Nevada Amerika Serikat akhirnya secara resmi mengeluarkan plat untuk mobil Google tanpa pengemudi. Plat Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini khusus diberikan dengan warna merah dan bernomor 001 yang ditempel di bagian belakang bodi mobil Google Toyota Prius yang bisa berjalan tanpa pengemudi.

Tujuan pemberian plat khusus untuk mobil Google ini sebenarnya untuk menyesuaikan dengan tag line dari mobil Google itu sendiri. Warna merah memang merupakan warna mencolok untuk menarik perhatian. Hal ini senada dengan misi google untuk menciptakan mobil yang siap menarik perhatian dunia. Selain itu, warna merah sendiri merupakan warna khusus. Ini menunjukkan bahwa mobil gGoogle memang mobil khusus (spesial). Dan Negara Bagian Nevada AS merupakan negara bagian pertama yang memberikan plat nomor khusus kepada kendaraan. Namun kedepannya, jika Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini dilepas kepasaran, maka plat akan berubah menjadi warna hijau, yang mungkin bisa diartikan sebagai mobil masa depan yang aman.

Situasi di dalam Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi saat melaju di jalan/reuters

Walaupun Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini sudah Memiliki Plat Resmi, ia tetap harus memenuhi ketentuan. Yaitu harus diisi oleh minimal dua orang di dalamnya. Salah satunya harus berada di belakang kemudi. Ini bertujuan untuk mengantisifasi jika terjadi kesalahan sistem pada mobil, yang mungkin nantinya akan menyebabkan kecelakaan atau hal lainnya tidak diinginkan.

Tentang Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi
Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi (Self-Driving Car) ini dikembangkan oleh Sebastian Thrun. Seorang profesor dari Stanford yang sekaligus menjabat sebagai wakil presiden Google. Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini sangat bergantung kepada berbagai sensor, kamera, laser dan informasi yang dikumpulkan dari mobil yang dikendarai secara manual. Dalam test driving-nya, Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini sudah melaju di jembatan Golden Gate dan dikendarai di kawasan pantai.

Gambar sistem sensor mobil google saat membaca situasi sekitarnya saat dijalan/reuters

Walaupun Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini diciptakan untuk sistem berkendaraan yang lebih cepat dan aman, namun kecelakaan bisa saja terjadi karena kerusakan sistem yang disebabkan oleh kelalaian manusianya (human error). Gak kebayang, bagaimana laju Mobil Google Tanpa Pengemudi ini dijalan ketika sistemnya ditembus hacker atau virus...hehe.

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Rabu, 09 Mei 2012

RIM granted patent for angular BlackBerry keyboard

RIM has been granted another patent that shows off an inovative BlackBerry keyboard. The patent, filed in 2009, is for an Angular keyboard for a handheld mobile communication device. The hardware keys in the design are angled toward the right and left from the center line in order to increase typing accuracy. It's hard to say if this would be helpful since most BlackBerry owners are darn good typists as it is, but it's still a cool idea. It's not the first time we've seen some funky patents come out of RIM, and as we know they are not abandoning the physical keyboard, we may see some more interesting designs like this down the road.

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Enter to win a free trip to Las Vegas for the ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen finale!

Back in January ¡Q’Viva! The Chosen premiered, starring Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jamie King and sponsored by BlackBerry. These celebrities are on a mission to find the most inspiring performers in Latin America, traveling all over looking for talented performers across 20 countries. The most talented artists will be chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear in a live celebration of music, dance and performance. The first season of the show is now drawing to a close, with the finale set for the end of May.

If you'd like to enter to win a free trip to Las Vegas to watch the finale of ¡Q’Viva! at the Mandalay Bay all you have to do is send a PIN request to 29ACB59D before 11:59 pm EST on May 11, 2012. The BlackBerry team will conduct a random drawing from the eligible entries, with the winner receiving round trip airfare for 2 to Las Vegas (May 25-27th), 2 nights accommodation, plus $500 spending money. The contest is open to legal resident of the United States (likely due to travel and other considerations). Hurry and add that PIN, the contest ends in just a few days.

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Accept payments on the go from your BlackBerry with PayAnywhere

To be quite honest, it is about time that a mobile payment company decided to bring their application to BlackBerry considering how many business users are out there, and how much potential there is for the applicaiton on the platform. Yesterday PayAnywhere, a mobile payment processing company, announced their new BlackBerry application which will allow people to accept payments while on the go. There are several other applications and accessories which aim to do the same, but PayAnywhere has taken it to the next level. Not only have they come in with the lowest rate in the industry for processing fees, but from what I have seen in using the others available for other platforms, they also have incorporated the most features by far.

BlackBerry users can now easily create receipts, accept payments, and more while on the go right from their beloved BlackBerry device. No business is to large or to small for PayAnywhere, so if you are interested in accepting payments while on the go, be sure to hit the break and check it out in action, and get one for yourself today!

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