Skype for BlackBerry 10

If you have a new BlackBerry smartphone powered by the BlackBerry 10 platform, you will soon be able to download and run Skype on these devices. We are working closely with BlackBerry to ensure the Skype for Android app runs great in the BlackBerry 10 environment.
If you are with one of Skype’s mobile partners, you can get Skype on supported BlackBerry phones. To find out if your BlackBerry supports Skype, select your mobile service provider from the list below:

• 3 (UK)
• 3 (Australia)
• Telkomsel

Unfortunately, Skype is not currently compatible with BlackBerry phones on the au or Telus network.
If you have a supported BlackBerry phone, you can download the Skype application for free. Select one of the links to find instructions on how to download:

• Download Skype on 3 (UK)
• Download Skype on 3 (Australia)
• Download Skype on Telkomsel

Even if your phone isn’t supported, you can still call phones abroad at low Skype rates with Skype To Go™. It’s easy to set up – simply buy a little Skype Credit or a subscription and activate Skype To Go from your account.

this is taken from www.skype.com

Mix your pictures on your device

everyone sees what happens on social media. people are now able to make great memories using such and this includes PicMix which is now available on OTA (Over The Air) download.


Just follow this link on your BlackBerry browser and the magic happens!

Happy editing!

Vodafone apologises for BlackBerry outage

Vodafone, the world's second-largest mobile operator with 407 million customers globally, said the problem was due to a router error and said services were now being restored.

"We apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused and we will provide updates as necessary," the group said in a statement. RIM, which has been hit before by high-profile outages in the last two years that affected millions of customers, said it was supporting Vodafone's efforts to resolve the issue.

Users on Twitter also reported problems with accessing emails on BlackBerries but it did not appear to be a widespread outage. "Vodafone can confirm that some BlackBerry customers experienced issues with their data services this morning in Europe, Middle East and Africa," it said.

"Services are in the process of being restored and we continue to monitor the situation closely."

Google Sync Download

Since Google Sync is no longer directly. You can use this link and sync your contacts and calendar.

Download here

BlackBerry 10 L Series Leak

Here is a picture of the BlackBerry 10 L series leaked. Launch is 30 January 2013 and it will be held at multiple locations simultaneously

BlackBerry Compliant with 10 Bluetooth 4.0

 

Looks like a BlackBerry Smartphone, assuming it's the full touchscreen London, will be Bluetooth 4.0 compliant. In a document spotted by CrackBerry, shows a BlackBerry Smartphone (RFH121LW) with OS Version 10.0.9.341 in the details. We know that the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device is currently at the public beta OS of 10.0.9.388. So it's close, but we still can't say for sure what smartphone the RFH121LW might be.

In the meantime, here is a little snippet of info from Wiki about what Bluetooth 4.0 means:

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is a feature of Bluetooth 4.0 wireless radio technology, aimed at new, principally low-power and low-latency, applications for wireless devices within a short range (up to 50 metres / 160 feet -see table below). This facilitates a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries. 

from BlackBerry OS

Zimbabwe Internet vs BlackBerry

Assuming the best is already there measuring the internet speeds is easy as i am using  hybrid application to monitor data consumed not only by applications but by the network itself.

Based on the four main networks found locally the best speeds were experienced by the EVDO CDMA Africom, this had download speeds of up to 100kpbs, modest comparing to other countries. second place was Econet Zimbabwe reaching a peek of 70kpbs on download and having network connection errors here and there. third was NetOne, mind you they offer some good speed but because of the limit in connectivity they can't be well off, the speeds reached a maximum of 67kpbs then lastly was the common red and double affordable Telecel who offer continious flowing internet connection and with speeds of up to 56kbps.

mind you i rented a BlackBerry 9850 on OS 7.1 which is a GSM/CDMA device. my main problem on internet connection was used when they changed base stations and had to re-authenticate. checking on the log you will notice a lot of network block messages generated by the Opera Mini browser which somehow tries to access the internet connection to its server same time the device trying to directly connect to the specified website (I hope you understand that Opera compress all data through their servers as you browse). if you use your default browser which is being put in illegally but at a certain point Econet was providing, you will notice it uses a lot of data, but even if you can't access internet on any other application, this one works.

so much to say, I can't wait for the launch of the BlackBerry 10 device on January 30. I hope we will embrace this new technology as it is the best. No offence to the Android, Apple, Palm, Windows or old school Symbian fans, This device is a real workhorse. even if there is no BIS locally it is majestical! Scoring 465 out of 500 on the HTML5 web test and passing the security clearance, who else would forget the 12 MP back camera which can frame your moments to perfection, and the front camera which can be a good mirror for those councious of their beauty. Let's not forget the message hub which will hold every conversation and you can peek through your apps if there's need. Yes WhatsApp, MXit, Facebook and Twitter will be there. Skype will also include video calls (cheaper over WiFi)

if your device loses internet connection or you have problems with your applications please remember to go under your options then application management (depending on OS) and edit your specific application permission (CONNETCIONS) to "Allow" all coneections. Most apps by default allow WiFi and BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) connection. If you do still face problems, i just ask you to reduce the use of Opera because of my above explanation, if then all else fails, switch off your network for roughly three minutes or turn of the device (soft reset). pulling out your battery is OK but only when the above has failed.


Happy BlackBerry 'ing! :D