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Monday, Nov 16
Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats
As the iPhone, BlackBerry, and other devices have become more popular, harmful software is emerging to exploit their vulnerability
Hands on: BlackBerry Bold 9700
After a big run of flashy smartphone announcements, including the Motorola Droid/Milestone and even the BlackBerry Storm2, it was easy for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 to slip in under the radar. But this very solid, if unflashy, handset shows why Research In Motion continues to thrive even...
Wednesday, Nov 4
BlackBerry's Big Advantage over Apple iPhone
BlackBerry devices enjoy at least one considerable advantage over rivals including the Apple iPhone: They use up much less wireless network capacity to complete the same tasks. That could prove to be an increasingly important advantage in the coming months.
After iPhone's China Launch, Is BlackBerry Next?
BW's Bruce Einhorn asks whether, in light of the iPhone's disappointing debut in China, RIM needs to worry about its own entry into that market
Tuesday, Oct 20
Podcast: BlackBerry: A More Perfect Storm
The original BlackBerry Storm, released a year ago, was marred by poor execution of its touch screen. The new Storm 2's may swing the balance away from physical keyboards. It's no longer worthwhile to put up with a tiny display or a clumsy slider design.
Thursday, Oct 15
Wildstrom: RIM Improves BlackBerry Storm
New touchscreen sensors on the Storm 2 make a huge difference in usability. Still, Apple needn't worry
Tuesday, Oct 6
Google, Verizon Wireless: A Potent Smartphone Team
An Android mobile alliance between the two giants could soon result in formidable smartphone competition for the dominant iPhone and BlackBerry
Monday, Oct 5
Vonage: Smartphone Apps for International Calls
The Internet calling provider moves to stem customer losses to Comcast with apps for overseas talk on Apple's iPhone and Research In Motion's BlackBerry
Wednesday, May 27
Podcast: Easier Communication for Road Warriors
Novatel's MiFi creates an instant Wi-Fi hotspot using the Verizon or Sprint networks. Lenovo Constant Connect silently feeds e-mail from a BlackBerry to a ThinkPad, but limited device support and difficult setup get in the way.
Wednesday, May 20
Podcast: Office Applications For Smartphones
Until recently, iPhone and BlackBerry users could read Microsoft Office documents sent to their phones but could not edit or alter them. Two applications, Quickoffice for the iPhone and Documents To Go for the BlackBerry, are changing that.
Tuesday, Oct 7
Podcast: The BlackBerry Storm: A Touch Better
Research In Motion invented the usable mini keyboard for the BlackBerry. It has reinvented it with the Storm. With a light touch for navigation and a harder press, with terrific tactile feedback, for typing, the touchscreen offers unprecedented accuracy
Wednesday, May 14
Podcast: BlackBerry's Bold Move
In the year since the iPhone launched, Research In Motion's BlackBerry has gained market share. The new Bold, with added appeal for corporate users, is BlackBerry's bid to counter Apple's second-generation iPhone
Thursday, Oct 11
Podcast: Which BlackBerry Is Juiciest?
Research In Motion has just released two new BlackBerrys, the first to incorporate Wi-Fi. Superficially, the 8820 for AT&T and the 8320 Curve for T-Mobile seem a lot alike. Edge: the Curve
Wednesday, May 16
Podcast: Verizon's Global BlackBerry
Globe-trotting BlackBerry users who prefer Verizon's wireless service--and there are many of them--have had to put up with service blackouts outside North America. The new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition lets them have their cake and eat it, too. At home, it runs on Verizon's CDMA voice an...
Wednesday, Feb 21
Podcast: The BlackBerry 8800
When it introduced the Pearl last fall, Research In Motion brought some style to its competent but rather stodgy BlackBerry handheld. The new BlackBerry 8800 inherits many of the features of the more consumer-oriented Pearl, including the shiny black and silver look and the little pear...
Wednesday, Nov 15
Podcast: Nokia E62 & HTC Excalibur
Not surprisingly, the success of Motorola's thin and inexpensive Q smartphone is inspiring competition. Versions of a couple of competitors that have been available for a while in Europe and Asia have landed on North American shores. Cingular is offering the Nokia E62, a full-keyboard s...
Wednesday, Sep 6
Podcast: Research In Motion's Pearl
RIM BlackBerrys are corporate icons. But no one has ever accused them of being fun or stylish. BW Columnist Steve Wildstrom reviews the new BlackBerry Pearl, which crams a small keyboard, a camera, and a media player into a package the size of a standard candy-bar phone
Tuesday, Jan 3
Podcast: BlackBerry Shutdown?
With negotiations to settle a patent infringement case stalled, theres still a possibility that a judge could shut down Research In Motions BlackBerry mobile e-mail service. But there's good news for millions of BlackBerry addicts: A number of existing alternatives can keep the e-mai...
Wednesday, Nov 9
Podcast: The New BlackBerry
BW's Steve Wildstrom discusses the challenges faced by the BlackBerry. Although it has produced a hugely popular product, RIM -- manufacturer of the device -- has much new competition. A number of e-mail service providers now compete with BlackBerry service. Microsoft is readying new wi...
