BlackBerry Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Your RIM Smartphone

From keyboard shortcuts and tricks from mobile experts, to free software downloads, battery life tips, device reviews and insider commentary, we offer you our expert guide to help you master your smartphone and earn a BlackBerry black belt.

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Thu, February 24, 2011
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BlackBerry Bling: The Hottest--and Priciest--Pimped-Out BlackBerrys

For the CrackBerry addict who has it all: These 10 BlackBerry smartphones and related accessories will break the bank--some cost tens of thousands of dollars! But if only the best will do, check out these swanky handhelds and accessories, from diamond-studded cases to custom BlackBerry purses in python.



The $660 BlackBerry Bold Case in Crocodile, Python and Ostrich: Recession be Damned...

Alexander Amosu's latest creations will blanket your BlackBerry Bold with lavish leather in just about any color you could desire...but like everything Amosu, they don't come cheap at $660.



Amosu Wants to "Colour" Your BlackBerry, iPhone, Wii...Whatever

Designer Alexander Amosu has launched the Colour Couture service for BlackBerry, iPhone, computers and Nintendo and PlayStation gaming consoles...but it sure ain't cheap.



RIM Releases BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac (Preview); More Mac Tools for BlackBerry Due in '09

Macintosh users with BlackBerry smartphones just got one step closer to being able to use theirs Mac to fully manage RIM devices. That's because RIM has quietly released a "preview" version of its BlackBerry Media Sync software for Mac, which lets BlackBerry owners sync their non-DRM protected iTunes music files to their smartphones.



screen shot of BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac
BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac

BlackBerry Premium Multimedia Headset Review: RIM's Best Headphones Yet

RIM's new Premium Multimedia Headset, boasting in-ear, noise-blocking gels, intuitive multimedia and volume controls and impressive audio quality, will please BlackBerry purists in need of hybrid headphones. However, its steep price tag and lack of compatibility options may be a turn off.



BlackBerry Bluetooth Vehicle Visor Mount: First Look

I just returned from a tour of Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry booth at CES 2009, and though there were lots of noteworthy devices, applications and services on displaystay tuned to the Mobile WorkHorse blog for more details--one product in particular caught my eye: The as-of-yet unreleased "Blackberry Bluetooth Visor Mount."



BlackBerry Storm Accessories: 10 Must-Have Add-Ons for $10 to $100

RIM's BlackBerry Storm 9530, the first touch screen BlackBerry, hits U.S. retail shelves today, and with it will come a veritable storm of related add-ons. We've hand-picked 10 of the best BlackBerry Storm accessories, so you don't have to mess with the rest.



BlackBerry Storm Video: BlackBerry Application Center Walkthrough (CIO.com Hands-On)

RIM's answer to Apple's iPhone App Store, the BlackBerry Application Center, debuted on the touch screen BlackBerry Storm last week. Take this video walkthrough with CIO.com's Al Sacco to get a hands-on look at the new BlackBerry software distribution channel--and see why it still needs work.



BlackBerry Desktop Manager v. PocketMac: Macs and BlackBerrys, Part I

RIM currently builds its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software only for Windows machines, often leaving Mac users out in the cold. Here we list a number of important features available to PC users in desktop manager, as well as those lacking in PocketMac, a BlackBerry desktop software alternative.



BlackBerry Desktop Manager v. Missing Sync: BlackBerrys and Macs, Part II

This second installment in CIO.com's three-part series examining the relationship between BlackBerry smartphones and Apple Mac computers lists a handful of device management features available to Mac users via Missing Sync, a BlackBerry Desktop Manager for PC alternative.



BlackBerry Bold Skin Review: OEM Skin vs. OtterBox Impact for Bold

In this comparative review, we pit RIM's own BlackBerry Bold 9000 skin against the new OtterBox Impact Series for Bold to see how the two measure up. Both offer unique and valuable features, but there's a clear winner in this matchup.



 image of RIM OEM Bold Skin and OtterBox Impact Series
RIM OEM Bold Skin and OtterBox Impact Series

BlackBerry Desktop Charging Pod Review: Power Up Your RIM Smartphone in Style

Your BlackBerry device deserves better than the standard charging cables with which it ships. Research In Motion's chic desktop Charging Pod is the perfect power-up partner--though it's only available for Pearl and Curve devices.



Review: RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is RIM's first Pearl with Wi-Fi. Here's PCWorld.com's take on the device.



The Business-Savvy Smartphone Review: Nokia E62, BlackBerry Pearl, T-Mobile Dash, Palm Treo 750

CIO compares four of the hottest smartphones available, from the perspective of four experienced IT executives.



Review: Keep Tabs on Your Mobile Workforce via BlackBerry With TeleNav Track

TeleNav Track is a cell phone-based GPS tracking service that can help manage your mobile workers. Read on for a list of reasons why you might love it--and why you might not.



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