With just minutes to go until RIM’s Q4 earnings call starts some big and shocking news has hit the web.
Jim Balsillie, former Co-CEO of the Company, has resigned as a Director on the Company’s Board.
"As I complete my retirement from RIM, I’m grateful for this remarkable experience and for the opportunity to have worked with outstanding professionals who helped turn a Canadian idea into a global success," said Jim Balsillie.
"On behalf of the Board and everyone at RIM, I would like to thank Jim for his 20 years of service to RIM," said Barb Stymiest, Chair of RIM’s Board of Directors. "His energy, drive and enthusiasm helped build one of the most successful technology companies of our time."
In addition, David Yach will be retiring from his role as CTO, Software after 13 years with the Company and after 4 years with the company and following an open dialogue on the future of global operations, Jim Rowan, COO, Global Operations, has decided to pursue other interests. The Company is currently undertaking a search to hire a single COO with responsibilities to run the Company’s operations.
"RIM would like to thank David Yach and Jim Rowan for their years of service and many contributions to RIM," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO. "We wish them well in their future pursuits."
More as we get it.
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We have reported a couple of times in the past about UK Police forces using the BlackBerry solution. It seems that Gloucestershire Constabulary have taken the plunge and adopted the BlackBerry in a bid to save costs and make officers more efficient out on the street.
Officers will use the phones to carry out paperwork and update logs, jobs previously carried out from the office. It comes after the force closed and put up for sale 13 of its stations in a bid to hack £18 million from its budget.
Katy Roberts, spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Police, said: “641 BlackBerry devices are being issued across the county to PCs and PCSOs working in our Local Policing Areas. The devices will give officers access to the majority of the systems used in their work, allowing them more time on patrol and less time travelling to or working within police stations. This is part of our drive to increase the number of officers working in high- visibility roles. It will also reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency, thereby cutting overall policing costs.”
If you are a BlackBerry user and have a spare £2,499 in your pocket check this beauty out:
Get some sparkle this spring with the new limited edition BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone in white, complete with a striking case made from dazzling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and available exclusively from Harrods.
The bespoke new creations, featuring dozens of precious crystal elements, come complete with a limited edition BlackBerry walnut box as well as a VIP support package, providing those who purchase the device with personalised celebrity treatment for twelve months. Just twenty cases with each accompanying gift box individually numbered have been produced. They are exculsively embellished with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, the premium brand for finest, loose cut crystals manufactured by Swarovski. The stunning devices are expected to cause a stir across the nation with BlackBerry fans already desperate to get their hands on the sought-after smartphone.
The popular white BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone which has already proved a hit with celebrities such as Pixie Lott and Fearne Cotton offers an impressively slim and stylish design and comes with the BlackBerry 7 operating system with enhanced communications, multimedia, productivity and social connectivity features.
BlackBerry 7 boasts several exciting features including the next-generation BlackBerry browser which enables a flawless web browsing experience, the latest version of BBM, which now extends the real-time BBM experience to a range of other apps as well as a stunning high resolution display.
The BlackBerry Crystal collection made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS is available exclusively from Harrods at a retail price of £2,499.
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Sony today announces the launch of Xperia, along with superstar Labrinth’s debut album Electronic Earth, at A Night of Imagination spectacle on 4th April.
The event will include an exclusive set from Labrinth, with unheard remixes and an awe-inspiring secret collaboration – a never-before-seen performance in the UK. The exclusive event will be held at the iconic London venue, One Mayfair. The audience can expect to be astounded as the show unfolds, and they witness first-hand what happens when the imaginative world of Xperia collides with one of Sony Music’s most talented and creative new artists.
Labrinth commented: “I’m excited about performing new tracks and exclusive material at the Xperia event. We have planned some special moments throughout the night and we’re sure the audience will enjoy what is in store for them.”
Catherine Cherry, Marketing Director for the UK and Ireland at Sony Mobile Communications said: “Labrinth is one of the most inspired UK artists currently on the scene, and this unique collaboration is designed to show what Xperia and our Made of Imagination campaign is all about. We want to ignite people’s imagination and curiosity through entertainment experiences, whether that is in reality or through our products.”
Tickets to the exclusive A Night of Imagination and prizes signed by Labrinth can be won by visiting www.facebook.com/SonyMobileUK and www.twitter.com/SonyXperiaGB.
Launch Event Details:
. Address: One Mayfair, North Audley Street, London, W1K 6ZA
. Date: Wednesday 4th April 2012
. Time: Arrivals from 18:30pm – 23:00pm
. Website: www.facebook.com/SonyMobileUK
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Samsung Mobile and Phones 4u have today announced the opening of a new Samsung branded store within a Phones 4u store, in the heart of Central London. The store, which is located at 112-114 Oxford Street, will officially open to the public tomorrow, Friday 30th March, and will feature the widest range of live Samsung handsets available for demonstration anywhere in the UK.
The mezzanine area and a large portion of the ground floor at the Oxford Street store will be dedicated to Samsung. Customers and fans of the brand will have the chance to try out and buy products from across the range of high end Samsung smartphones and tablets. Three play tables will be placed on the floor containing Samsung hero products such as the Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Tab series.
Within the Samsung dedicated area, demonstrations of product convergence will take place, as this becomes ever more important to customers who want their mobile phone to act as the remote control to their lives. The demonstrations will be run by a Phones 4u retail team extensively trained on, and passionate about, all Samsung products.
Customers will have a chance to see future technology first-hand via a 32″ TV which will showcase Samsung’s AllShare technology, which allows the sharing of content wirelessly between devices including phones, tablets, TVs, and cameras. Three large bays on the walls will display Samsung’s entire range of contract handsets and prepay handsets – all of which will be live – and an extended range of accessories. As well as showcasing the latest and most technologically advanced products, the store will be used as a venue for launches and celebrity personal appearances in the future. Continue Reading »
Gareth, James and Matt are back again to look at the new iPad finally. The HTC One X and HTC One S are hitting Three soon. Some Sony tablets are getting an Ice Cream Sandwich update and there is a slew of bargains, something for everyone.
Sketch W Friends brings a fresh twist to the good old games of Pictionary & Charades. It is a real-time, multi-player, virtual game where your artistic, creative and vocabulary skills are put to the ultimate test. You get to join a “game room” and compete with players from all over the world- even ones you’ve never met before! You can draw something while others guess what you sketch and vice-versa. All you need to do is call upon your wits and your doodling skills and its game on!
With a bunch of fun and super cool drawing tools, the experience of Pictionary has been taken to a whole new level. Sketch W Friends is packed with an extensive list of words, which is bound to make you wrack your brains! Now, you can also “ban” players who indulge in foul play and spoil the fun for the rest of you!
The more you play, the better you get at your drawing and guessing! Surprise and astound your opponents with talents you never knew you had! Guess and Sketch the right word before the clock stops ticking..tick tock tick tock!
You can see a demo video of me playing below: Continue Reading »
If you Android users have been jealous of your iPhone friends playing Temple Run then today is going to be a great day for you.
The popular iOS game is now available to download for Android and what fun it is.
Run for your life!
The addictive mega-hit Temple Run is now out for Android! All your friends are playing it – can you beat their high scores?!
You’ve stolen the cursed idol from the temple, and now you have to run for your life to escape the Evil Demon Monkeys nipping at your heels. Test your reflexes as you race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs. Swipe to turn, jump and slide to avoid obstacles, collect coins and buy power ups, unlock new characters, and see how far you can run!
If you cant find the game in the Play Store you can click here.
Enjoy.
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Good news if you are hoping to pick up one of HTC’s new Android smartphones. The HTC One X and HTC One S are now available on pre-order from Three stores or by calling 0800 358 4339.
The HTC One X is packed full of innovative features including a 4.7″ Pureview display (HD 720p) that creates razor sharp visuals through its tough Gorilla Glass LCD screen. It’s speedy too with a 1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor so quickly switching between apps and exploring the mobile internet has never been easier.
Users will enjoy authentic sound with Beats Audio and gamers can choose from an impressive selection of console quality games with OnLive. Capturing those ‘must share’ moments is simple with the phone’s amazing 8MP camera and HD video, plus there’s 25GB of free Dropbox online storage for easy access to files, music and photos on the go.
Customers can also pre-order the beautifully crafted HTC One S. At less than 8mm thick, its HTC’s slimmest smartphone ever, but as well as being stylish and elegant, it’s scratch resistant and packed with the latest technology. With HTC ImageSense taking amazing pictures is easy in any light and users can even snap photos while shooting HD video. Beats Audio provides an authentic sound experience through all music apps and there’s plenty of space for storing files, music and photos on the go with 25GB of free Dropbox online storage. Continue Reading »
Angry Birds Space has been on the horizon for some time now. Available now to download for Android and iOS as well as PC and Mac the game is typical Angry Birds with a twist. After all, being set in space you would expect some gravitational changes.
After a giant claw kidnaps their eggs, the Angry Birds chase it into a wormhole and find themselves floating in a strange new galaxy – surrounded by space pigs! Luckily the Angry Birds have super powers of their own…
Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular game play ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates, brand new birds, brand new superpowers, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit!
You can see me playing the game (badly) below:
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