http://www.cio.com/ en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:11 GMT 2009-11-23T16:43:11Z en (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cio.com/article/508399/BlackBerry_Pearl_9100_Caught_on_Camera_3G_Trackpad_SureType_Keyboard?source=rss_pda RIM's latest addition to its consumer-oriented BlackBerry Pearl lineup has been revealed. The new device, the BlackBerry Pearl 9100, is the first 3G, GSM Pearl, and though it sports the same-style SureType keyboard as earlier Pearls, it also has a number of enhancements, including the new BlackBerry trackpad. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508399/BlackBerry_Pearl_9100_Caught_on_Camera_3G_Trackpad_SureType_Keyboard?source=rss_pda 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/508265/BlackBerry_How_To_Using_E_Mail_Message_Flags_in_BlackBerry_OS_5.0?source=rss_pda A new feature within RIM's recently released BlackBerry handheld OS 5.0 lets BlackBerry users "flag" e-mail messages for follow-up, set custom reminders, assign different color flags to specific messages and edit detailed flag properties. Here's how to effectively use the new BlackBerry e-mail flags. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508265/BlackBerry_How_To_Using_E_Mail_Message_Flags_in_BlackBerry_OS_5.0?source=rss_pda 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/508294/Reality_Check_Google_Phone_Far_From_a_Sure_Thing?source=rss_pda Reading some of the Web's headlines today, you'd be hard-pressed not to think the so-called Google Phone is as good as on store shelves. Fresh from the tech page of Google News: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508294/Reality_Check_Google_Phone_Far_From_a_Sure_Thing?source=rss_pda 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/508076/BlackBerry_Security_Exec_Warns_of_Smartphone_DDoS_Attacks?source=rss_pda Research In Motion's VP of BlackBerry Security says he's concerned that online miscreants could increasingly target BlackBerry devices and other smartphones in the future, in attempts to take control of the handsets and employ them to bring down wireless carriers' cellular networks via distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/508076/BlackBerry_Security_Exec_Warns_of_Smartphone_DDoS_Attacks?source=rss_pda 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507981/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_to_Hit_AT_T_Nov._22_Curve_8520_in_Coming_Weeks_?source=rss_pda AT&T on Monday both announced its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and started shipping the high-end BlackBerry Bold 9700 to its corporate customers. The Curve 8520 is expected to become available "in the coming weeks," while AT&T's Bold 9700 should begin shipping to all customers on November 22. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507981/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_to_Hit_AT_T_Nov._22_Curve_8520_in_Coming_Weeks_?source=rss_pda 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507863/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_Sync_Pod_Powers_Up_AND_Syncs_Your_Smartphone_UPDATED_?source=rss_pda The BlackBerry Bold 9700 Sync Pod is only the second BlackBerry charging pod from RIM that both powers up your smartphone and syncs data between it and a PC--the Storm 95xx Sync Pod was the first. The gadget is the only such "pod" for non-touch-screen BlackBerrys. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507863/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_Sync_Pod_Powers_Up_AND_Syncs_Your_Smartphone_UPDATED_?source=rss_pda 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507820/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_T_Mobile_On_Sale_Today_Unboxing_Images_Details?source=rss_pda Deck: This morning, T-Mobile became the first U.S. wireless carrier to release Research In Motion's (RIM) much anticipated BlackBerry 9700 smartphone. The Bold 9700 is T-Mobile U.S.A.'s first 3G BlackBerry, and it retails for $199.99 on contract--though you can find it for quite a bit cheaper than that in certain stores...sort of. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507820/BlackBerry_Bold_9700_T_Mobile_On_Sale_Today_Unboxing_Images_Details?source=rss_pda 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507384/BlackBerry_Gets_Official_craigslist_Mobile_App_Images_Pricing?source=rss_pda BlackBerry smartphone owners will soon be able to download an official BlackBerry app for managing their craigslist accounts. The new app, craigslist mobile from Movela, provides all the basic functionality found on the full craigslist.com site in one simple--if a tad expensive--package. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507384/BlackBerry_Gets_Official_craigslist_Mobile_App_Images_Pricing?source=rss_pda 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507168/Motorola_Droid_Updates_Already_on_the_Way_?source=rss_pda Well, that didn't take long: Just three days after the Droid dropped, and we already have our first leaked-document-style rumor. What is this, the iPhone or something? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507168/Motorola_Droid_Updates_Already_on_the_Way_?source=rss_pda 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/507013/RIM_Brings_BlackBerry_Development_Admin_Courses_to_Universities?source=rss_pda RIM today announced its BlackBerry Academic Program, which offers BlackBerry-smartphone-related courses and curriculums to participating colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The new courses will teach interested students BlackBerry development fundamentals, as well BlackBerry administration and support procedures and best practices. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/507013/RIM_Brings_BlackBerry_Development_Admin_Courses_to_Universities?source=rss_pda 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506963/RIM_BlackBerry_Developer_Conference_Kicks_Off_in_San_Francisco?source=rss_pda RIM's second annual BlackBerry Developer Conference is set to begin at San Francisco's Marriott Marquis hotel, and CIO.com's Al Sacco is on the scene. Couldn't make it this year? No worries. Here's an idea of what to expect in the coming week--as well as a first-hand look at what attendees see after arriving. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506963/RIM_BlackBerry_Developer_Conference_Kicks_Off_in_San_Francisco?source=rss_pda 2009-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506660/RIM_BlackBerry_Desktop_Manager_Update_Fixes_Security_Flaw?source=rss_pda BlackBerry-maker RIM has issued a software update to address a serious security flaw in its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software for Windows PCs. The company recommends all Desktop Manager users update the software immediately. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506660/RIM_BlackBerry_Desktop_Manager_Update_Fixes_Security_Flaw?source=rss_pda 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506634/TwitterPeek_Twitter_Only_Gadget_Destined_for_Extinction?source=rss_pda Gee willikers, have you heard? They've just invented a new device that can let you use Twitter, even if you aren't at a computer! This could be the biggest thing in made-to-be-obsolete technology since the standalone Wi-Fi text messenger! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506634/TwitterPeek_Twitter_Only_Gadget_Destined_for_Extinction?source=rss_pda 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506311/RIM_BlackBerry_Storm2_Launch_Week_Round_Up?source=rss_pda RIM's newest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2, launched this week in the United States on Verizon Wireless. CIO.com's Al Sacco rounds up the key news, analysis, unboxing and device images, and pre-release rumors that proved to be (mostly) true. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Al Sacco <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506311/RIM_BlackBerry_Storm2_Launch_Week_Round_Up?source=rss_pda 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.cio.com/article/506286/Motorola_Droid_Let_the_Presales_Begin_?source=rss_pda You may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid for another week, but you can get your name on one starting today. Best Buy opened the doors to the first Droid presale on Thursday -- and it's offering an instant rebate if you sign up, too. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT JR Raphael <info@cio.com> http://www.cio.com/article/506286/Motorola_Droid_Let_the_Presales_Begin_?source=rss_pda 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z