Sony launch a smartphone with Windows Phone this year

Windows Phone may get a new boost in 2014 thanks to Sony since the Japanese company have plans to launch a smartphone with the mobile platform Microsoft. The manufacturer of the Xperia line traditionally used Android, the operating system of Google, for your phone. According to figures from Strategy Analytics, the mobile platform Microsoft had 4.1% of the global smartphone market between July and October 2013, a figure that doubled as obtained in the same period in 2013 and that was enough to displace BlackBerry for third place in the ranking of operating systems. However, the numbers of Windows Phone are comparatively low: Android achieved 81.3% market share, followed by iOS of Apple, he held a distant second, with 13.4% of the segment during the third quarter. In 2013, Nokia, whose mobile division was purchased by Microsoft in September 2013, retained 92% of the market of Windows Phone with its line Lumia , especially the 520, which was the best selling smartphone with this operating system. According to the website The Information, now Sony also add to its range of smartphone terminal with Windows Phone. The website notes that the parties have already met several times and even used as possible designs for the phone. While Sony launched its commitment to Windows Phone in 2014, has not yet revealed a precise date for submission. The team from the Japanese company would not only compete with Nokia, but could also increase the presence of Windows Phone in the field of mobile operating systems. In an attempt to broaden its Windows Phone partners, Microsoft would also hold talks with ZTE to include your operating system in a line of low-end phones for the Chinese company to the United States, Europe and China. If the project, the mobile division of Sony would be working with the company in entertainment archenemy. This year, both Sony and Microsoft released new versions of their consoles,PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, respectively. Both companies launched their teams in November, in time for the American Black Friday, and said to sell a million units in its first 24 hours on sale. Sony's console is available in Argentina, while that Microsoft does not have arrival.

Facebook is renewed to BlackBerry 10

Facebook Chat lets you see which of your friends are online, start a conversation and send pictures in messages. Add the "seen" to know when messages are sent and read. You can also see when a contact is typing a message and search within the list of chat to find friends and groups. The update also provides an easier way to create a profile and add a picture from the camera option or from a Facebook photo album. Also adds interface enhancements and more tools for managing a page. The free update is available at  BlackBerry World.

BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android

A company spokesman confirmed to  The Next Web  that "BlackBerry began internal testing BBM on iOS and Android devices." "We encourage our employees to designate friends and family to participate in a limited beta for Android," he added. The service instantaneous messaging  would be available in September.  Last May, during the celebration of the annual conference of BlackBerry, Thorsten Heins announced the arrival of BlackBerry Messenger to iOS and Android. The Canadian company presented earlier this year, their new devices with new operating system, BlackBerry 10, with which it aims to position itself in the market again and be strong against rivals such as Google and Apple. 

WhatsApp for iPhone, with free download

WhatsApp decided to transfer the payment method that you used on platforms such asAndroid, Windows Phone and BlackBerry to iOS for Apple devices. In this way, iPhone users can now download the application for free and start paying an annual fee of U.S. $ 0.99 after the first year, as well as on other platforms, which, in many cases, the service grants "extensions" of payment once the term expires initial test. Until a few days, WhatsApp charged its iPhone users $ 0.99 per one time when downloading the application. However, the company's CEO, Jan Koum, had advanced a possible passage to the annual subscription system in March this year. The change in the payment scheme reach new users and would not affect those who have already downloaded the app.

BlackBerry launch its messaging service on iPhone and Android

BlackBerry has announced that its popular messaging service Blackberry Messenger (BBM) will be released for iPhone and Android phones this summer using a free application. So far, the service was exclusive Canadian brand handsets and one of its signs of identidas but competition from other applications such asWhatsApp and Line, seems to have forced the company to make it multiplatform. "It's time to bring BBM to a wider audience," said Blackberry CEO, Thorsten Heins. The application will work on the iPhone that have iOS 6 and later versions and Android are required to have at least version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). BBM for iOS and Android will allow for individual conversations, share voice memos and groups up to 30 people. It can share your calendar, photos and files. For the future the company expects to add several features, such as voice calls via the data connection and channels. Blackberry Messenger was predominant messaging application before the arrival of the iPhone in 2007. However, the drop in market share of Canadian manufacturer phones for Android and Apple device has made alternatives such as WhatsApp and Line would have eaten the field in recent years. In 2011, BBM played a very relevant in the London riots, as was the service used by young people to communicate.

Skype adds BlackBerry to its new mobile

The Canadian revealed that they plans to fill a major gap in its range of applications for their devices BlackBerry 10 with the addition of Skype. The announcement comes days after BlackBerry said its new Q10 smartphone with physical keyboard will be available in May at the EEEUU and Canada. It is the second device that has the new operating system the company, BB10. In this context, it is noteworthy that  the Z10 smartphone touch screen, was released to the U.S. market last month. Skype will be available on the Q10 from launch day. Users of touch screen mobile actual Z10 will have to wait a few more weeks to access the application, then an improvement in the operating system software, BlackBerry reported. One of the biggest criticisms of the new operating system was its lowest application platform compared to iOS systems from Apple and Google Android. Yet to provide other important apps, like Netflix and Instagram.

The BlackBerry Q10 goes on sale in May

The maker of BlackBerry anticipated that a new version of the phone with a physical keyboard will be available to the public in the U.S. in late May. The firm, formerly known as Research In Motion (RIM) , said that the four major U.S. telephone companies may sell the Q10 model, which goes on sale on May 1 in Canada. In this context, it is noteworthy that the Z10 smartphone, touch screen, was released to the U.S. market last month.

BlackBerry closes its BBM music service

The Canadian company announced it will close its music platform in the cloud BBM Music on June 2, after 19 months, after the technology company has made ​​a "strategic review of the business." The Pope said this in a statement Thursday Blackberry, which informs customers that BBM Music subscribers to have free access to the service for a month Rdio. The then  Research in Motion  introduced BBM Music in 2011 , an online platform that allowed users to create a profile with 50 songs and share them. Last Thursday the Canadian surprised Wall Street with positive financial data. reported that in fiscal year 2012 which ended on March 2 lost  U.S. $ 628 million  after entering  U.S. $ 11,073,000  and bill around  1 million units of the new phone Z10 with the new BB10 operating system.  

For Blackberry, the iPhone is "old fashioned"

The CEO of Blackberry Thorsten Heins said that iPhones are "outdated" and that the California company shows diminishing innovation. On the campaign launch of its new operating system BlackBerry 10 and the first devices to run them, BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Blackberry , Heins said in an interview with  Financial Review , that the rapid progress in the smartphone market has been ahead devices to mark the block. "The rate of innovation is so high in our industry, if not innovative at that speed, you can be replaced quickly.'s UI  iPhone, with all due respect to this invention, is five years old, "said Heins. However, the executive recognizes the " fantastic job "done by Apple to " bring touch devices to market." As for the failed raid on the BlackBerry tablet market, Heins admitted the company made ​​mistakes in his initial foray. Thus, congratulated the Cupertino firm as "really managed to own that space."

BlackBerry Z10, a new competitor to the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S III

BlackBerry Z10  is a new beginning for the Canadian company that seamlessly She dominated the smartphone market. The team is known for its design, sober as all the line  BlackBerry , but aggiornado to fit the preferences of users today. The  Z10  is the first phone from the brand that does not have any physical button, thus following the line of smartphones like the  Motorola Razr HD. But the highlight of the  Z10  is that it is the first to incorporate the operating system BlackBerry 10 , something that users will adapt. That may be easier for those who used a tablet  PlayBook as  BB10  is based on the same operating system,  QNX . But it is difficult for those who have never used one.

Instagram also lands on BlackBerry

The portal CrackBerry ensures Instagram finally available for devices BlackBerry 10 soon, although it is unknown release date. "Although there has been no formal announcement about the arrival of Instagram for BlackBerry, we learned that BlackBerry is committed to the process and that will definitely Instagram coming to BlackBerry 10. No date, but there will be. Expect as soon possible, of course, "says the publication. Last week it was announced that the popular messaging service  WhatsApp  can be downloaded from BlackBerry World, which will feature  more than 70 000 programs for the new OS, BB10.     

Shows its new BlackBerry smartphones

Thorsten Heins RIM CEO said that the launch of  BlackBerry 10  was a "journey of transformation" that will change not only the business of the company, but also "mobile communications in mobile computing." The first major innovation in the presentation was that  Research In Motion  will disappear as a company and will be renamed  BlackBerry , a move understandable if one considers that the public knew more phones brand rather than the company that manufactured them. "It's a brand, a promise, our customers use  BlackBerry , our employees work for BlackBerry , "said the manager. Heins took the opportunity to emphasize that  BlackBerry 10  is the heart of innovation in the company and thanked the developers, customers and employees of RIM. Additionally, he said: "This is one of the biggest launches in our industry and today is not, in fact, the finish line, but to start." The CEO of Canada said that  BlackBerry 10  is for people "socially hyper" and those who want to do several tasks at once so simple. " BlackBerry 10  will keep moving, "he added. "It is not enough to say that we reinvent the company. Today is a new day in the history of BlackBerry . Two years ago we had to take a serious decision: adopt a different platform or create a new database for BlackBerry ". BlackBerry  introduced two new smartphones from the company: the  BlackBerry Z10 and  Q10 , both equipped with the brand new operating system  BlackBerry 10. The  BlackBerry  Z10 , as advance, has a 4.2-inch touchscreen display with 1280 x 756 resolution and 356 ppi. The  Q10 , meanwhile, maintains a physical keyboard for BlackBerry faithful followers.

An approach to BlackBerry 10

During the presentation, Vivek Bhardwaj, head of enterprise software, showed the new platform in operation, of which emphasized mainly the speed of BlackBerry 10 allows the user to move between different open applications. 

Bhardwaj also referred to Balance, functionality that allows users to have their separate personal and corporate profiles on the same computer and demonstrated how the two ecosystems coexist separately on the same phone. 

During the event the camera was also equipped with Time Shift, which allows you to choose the best of the photos taken.

BlackBerry World

Martyn Mallick noted the renewed application store, BlackBerry , including series, music videos and large music and movie studios, with over 70,000 applications. In this framework, Heins introduced the new global creative director, singer (and users of BlackBerry), Alicia Keys, who explained his favorite features of the company's equipment.

Five Applications with New Year wishes

Whenever one year ends and another begins, it is customary to generate expectations idealize or to improve quality of life . Upon lifting the glass and think about it, are frequent health and money. In the age of technology, applications solve these issues . Calorie Counter-MyFitnessPal (for Android, Blackberry, iOS and Windows) is a weapon in the battle against overweight. To look your best, you can utlizarlo and count calories from the foods you eat . Keeping track can be tough, but will have a community in the application to exchange experiences and provide support. -The Fitness Buddy (available on Android and iOS) is an ally when exercising. Coaches are costozos REMOVAL. Fitness Buddy has over 1,000 videos and training images .Custom routines and explanations has to do it correctly. It can track and a detailed job description. -You can use Livestrong MyQuit Coach (iOS) or QuitNow! Pro (Android) if the goal is to stop smoking . An object used to start each year, but difficult. Plans are scheduled to reach a healthier life and away from snuff. -If you want to improve monetarily, Mint.com (Android and iOS) offers the ability to know how much money comes in and out . The detailed tracking and instant personal expenses, including the economy will improve. Has the ability to create budgets with categories , to establish accurately that is reversed. -And finally Astrid (Android and iOS) organizes its work and to-dos , to the point of sync with smartphones, computers, tablets, or any device cotideano use. In short, a life organized facilitates other respects.

The first official image of the new BlackBerry

RIM announced that January 30 will release BlackBerry 10 smartphones and two models to compete more directly with companies such as Samsung and Apple , leaders in the segment. Since then not stop announcements and leaks of images, some propitiated from the same company. So I could be the CEO for an event with a new BlackBerry in your hands and most recent one touch photo of the same model, known for now as L. One of the images that appear there is the reverse appears to be the model L. The teaser does not show many features in detail, but the dotted texture is new.

Hub, in detail

Revelations about BlackBerry 10 also led to the publication of a video where you can see how it will work Hub , the center where messages are integrated BBM , emails, phone calls and social networking. Its operation is very reminiscent notification center employee in the tablet PlayBook but clearly has a better interface. "It was designed so that users have control over their hyperconnected talks," said RIM . Yesterday the company announced that BBM and allows free voice conversations via Wi-Fi.

Leaked images of the new BlackBerry L

BlackBerry 10 the new operating system to equip a  generation of renewed equipment Research In Motion, will be officially unveiled on January 30, 2013. This day is also expected to be revealed two new smartphones, now known as  L  and  N. The first is 100% touch and photographed on several occasions appeared. It is about the launch and unveiled new images.

BlackBerry 10 will be released on January 30th

The event BlackBerry 10 will take place simultaneously in various countries around the world, next January 30 . There are both officially launch  the new operating system as the two new teams that will use it. Details about smartphones and their availability will be announced at the event. Thorsten Heins, RIM President and CEO, said: "In the construction of BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a truly mobile computing experience only that constantly adapts to your needs. Our team has been working tirelessly to provide our customers with innovative features combined with a better class browser, a rich ecosystem of applications and advanced multimedia capabilities. All this will be integrated into a user experience-BlackBerry Flow-that is unlike any smartphone on the market today. " Among the features of the new platform highlighting BlackBerry  BlackBerry Flow , which allows seamless navigation in all open applications, and BlackBerry Hub , the central focus all user notifications.

Android is in three out of four smartphones

Three out of four smartphones sold in the third quarter had the mobile operating system Android from Google Inc. , at a time when the gap between between the firm based phones and Apple Inc widens further, according to a new report.  Shipments of Android-based smartphones manufactured by Samsung, HTC and other vendors almost doubled in the third quarter to 136 million units , according to research firm IDC industry. Strong sales increased participation of Android in the global market for smart phonesto 75 percent from 57.5 percent in the same period last year. The market share of Apple rose to 14.9 percent in the third quarter from 13.8 percent a year earlier. The Apple iPhone uses the software company's mobile iOS. While the advance of Android surpassed Apple's iOS, their gains were mainly at the expense of rival operating systems BlackBerry and Symbian, whose phone shipments decreased significantly with those systems. IDC analyst Kevin Restivo nearby summoned the "links" of Android to the wide range of Google's online services, including online searches and maps, as an important asset that has helped the growth of Android. "Google has a thriving, multifaceted product portfolio. Many of its competitors, with weaker links to the mobile OS, not have it," Restivo said the IDS report, which was released Thursday. Google offers its Android operating system free to handset manufacturers , and mostly gets advertising money online when consumers access their services on devices. The operating system BlackBerry from Research in Motion had a share of 7.7 percent in the third quarter from 9.5 percent a year earlier. Symbian, which had a share of 14.6 percent a year ago, fell to 4.1 percent in the third quarter. Nokia still offers Symbian software in some of its phones, but the company has changed the software mostly Microsoft Corp. The software versions of Microsoft accounted for 3.6 percent of the smart phone market in the third quarter. But IDC said the recent launch of the new operating system from Microsoft Phone 8 could improve its position in a rapidly growing market.