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Analysis and Insider Commentary
Why iPhone, Android Won't "Replace" BlackBerry on Wall St. Anytime Soon
Wall St. bank JPMorgan is security testing iPhones and Android devices. But it's not time to say Bye-Bye, BlackBerry just yet.
Why I Switched to Android: 7 BlackBerry Geeks Speak
Why are so many gadget enthusiasts abandoning RIM's ship to go Google? CIO.com's Al Sacco chats with seven formerly loyal BlackBerry users who've recently switched to Google's Android platform for some straight talk on the big shift.
BlackBerry Developer Conference Wrap-Up: Top 5 Stories at DevCon 2010
CIO.com's Al Sacco highlights the top five BlackBerry-related announcements made by RIM at its third annual BlackBerry Developer Conference, including the unveiling of the much-hyped BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
RIM on the Future of BlackBerry Software: App World 2.1, Malware and More
CIO.com's Al Sacco sat down with RIM's BlackBerry App World senior product manager for the scoop on what mobile application developers and BlackBerry smartphone users have to look forward to from the company's app store in the future, as well as how RIM's working to keep malware out of App World.
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Super Guide: Free Apps, Reviews, Video, Images and More
Got a brand new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone--or wish you did? Here's a pile of resources related to RIM's latest BlackBerry, including Al Sacco's in-depth review, free applications, images, video and much more.
Future of Wireless: It's a BlackBerry AND iPhone World--and That's a Good Thing
CIO.com writer Tom Kaneshige says Apple's revolutionary iPhone will spell the end for RIM and its BlackBerry in the coming years. CrackBerry addict and CIO.com pundit Al Sacco says the idea is laughable. Here's why.
BlackBerry Slider, aka "Mr. T," aka "Talladega," to Launch in April? Don't Hold Your Breath...
A new rumor suggests the BlackBerry slider could become available in April. But CIO.com's Al Sacco thinks that's highly unlikely.
The BlackBerry-to-iPhone Switch: Converts Speak
CIO.com's smartphone-watcher Al Sacco found six gadget-geeks who recently made the switch from BlackBerry to iPhone--and two more who went from BlackBerry to iPhone and back again. Their stories shed light on reasons why you might want to switch from a BlackBerry to the iPhone...and why you might not.
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 to Get Full QWERTY Keyboard??
Recently discovered images suggest RIM's new BlackBerry Pearl 9100 may become available with a full QWERTY keyboard.
BlackBerry Touch-Screen/QWERTY Hybrid Spotted; Sign of Good Things to Come from RIM?
A number of images of a never-before-seen BlackBerry smartphone with what looks to be both a touch-screen and full QWERTY "physical" keypad have surfaced on the Web, suggesting RIM may soon release its first handheld with a touch-sensitive display and the iconic BlackBerry keyboard.
BlackBerry Curve 8910 Gets FCC Cert; U.S.-Bound After All?
The recently uncovered BlackBerry Curve 8910, previously thought to be destined for shores outside North America, has popped up in an FCC wireless certification, suggesting the 3G-less device may be bound for the United States after all.
New BlackBerrys on the Horizon: "Tour2" 9650; "Pearl2" 9100; and "Curve 8910"
Anxious for a peek at the next BlackBerry smartphones? We've got images and details on three of RIM's upcoming handhelds: the second version of RIM's BlackBerry Tour, the "Tour2" 9650; the BlackBerry "Pearl2" 9100, a revamped Pearl 8100; and the "Curve 8910," which is reportedly destined for markets outside North America.
The Latest BlackBerry Spyware Scare: Don't Worry, Yet
Boo! New BlackBerry spyware can supposedly steal all your e-mail, listen in on voicemail messages and even wipe your smartphone clean. But CIO.com's BlackBerry guru Al Sacco isn't too worried. Here's why.
BlackBerry at CES 2010: RIM Booth Tour in Images
Are you a "CrackBerry" addict or gadget fiend who couldn't make it to Las Vegas for the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show this year? Fret not. CIO.com's Al Sacco is on the scene, where he snapped piles of photos from RIM's BlackBerry exhibit that are sure to transfer you directly to the center of the action--in mind, at least.
RIM BlackBerry Bold "9700:" T-Mobile USA's First 3G BlackBerry?
While Research In Motion (RIM) has not yet officially announced the successor to its BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone, the Bold "9700" or "Onyx/Driftwood," pre-release users continue to leak device information and pictures. Just yesterday, an image of the new Bold with T-Mobile branding popped up, suggesting that the Bold 9700/Onyx could be the first 3G BlackBerry to grace T-Mobile's U.S. network.
Why the Low-End BlackBerry Curve 8520 is First to Get RIM's New Trackpad
The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 hits T-Mobile USA stores today, along with a brand new BlackBerry "trackpad." CIO.com's Al Sacco calls shenanigans on RIM's "official" reason why the low-end, entry-level Curve is first get the BlackBerry trackpad and offers up his own possible explanation.
