The features of Blackberry Smart phones.

A Blackberry smartphone has a ton of uses and apps that make the phone fun and engaging. But what features are beneficial for businesses, and how can you integrate these features into your business? By using Blackberry’s Enterprise Server, you can provide every employee with a phone that has all of the needed applications and software to make your employees productive and your business profitable. Below are some of the advantageous features of the Blackberry smartphone.

Email and Text Messaging

Two of the most used applications on a Blackberry smartphone include its email and text messaging capabilities. Email has become the preferred method of sending business communications, and many companies are even using online fax services that transcribe faxes and send them as emails instead. This has increased the importance of checking emails consistently and making sure that you always have a way to send or receive emails while on the job. For employees who travel around while working, being able to send and receive emails from their car, while at lunch, or even during a meeting makes them more productive and allows them to stay on top of client projects and communication.

Text messaging is another popular application for business professionals. With a number of different text messaging programs available, employees can send a message directly to another person’s phone without waiting for them to check their email. This is great if someone needs a response right away or wants to let a coworker know about something that just happened in a meeting or a phone conference. It allows employees to maintain contact with each other even when working remotely.

Specialized Applications

Applications, commonly called apps, are one of the more popular features of a Blackberry. Designers create apps designed for both business and personal use. Apps such as Twitter and Facebook allow employees to post updates about the business or maintain communication with clients using the app to connect to the social network platform. You can also download apps that allow you to manage your files, translate different languages, access saved emails and faxes, organize a calendar, or use a number of different online messaging services.

By downloading apps for your employees, you can rest assured that every employee has access to the important applications needed for business. If you want to create a specialized application for your business, Blackberry teams up with designers to help create an app that has everything you need. Once the application is created and downloaded, you can give a quick tutorial to employees on how to access and use the app.

You can have an app that allows employees to track, record, and share business orders, files, financial information, charts, and any other information necessary for daily business operations. By combining your specialized application with those already available for the Blackberry, your company will not only improve business communications with each other and clients, but they’ll have instant access to important documents, files, and information.

Advantage And Disadvantages of Blackberry Smartphone

The advantages of the blackberry is that it has longer battery life. The blackberry handheld can survive drops from at least waist high. You will not be able to loss your data, even if you take out your battery and put it back in a week later. You will still have all your data on it. It is easy to use and small enough to carry around. The blackberry has a wireless network so you can use it where ever you go.
Durability

The Blackberry mobile device is known for its rugged nature. They often work flawlessly, even after being inadvertently dropped. Most other smartphones on the market are unable to take the abuse that a Blackberry handSecurity

Blackberry software has security accreditation from a variety of organizations worldwide. Its data encryption technology is well respected. Many government agencies and corporations worldwide use Blackberry smartphones because of the devices’ ability to secure sensitive information.
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Reliable Mobile E-mail

RIM invented the push e-mail technology that lends the core functionality of its devices. No other smartphone has as reliable or as secure an e-mail delivery system as blackberry.

DISADVANTAGES

The disadvantage of the blackberry is that because it is small you could easily get lost or it could get damaged.
The blackberry is a popular phone so it could get stolen.
Depending on what type of Blackberry phone you get, it might be bulky or slim. The blackberry curve and the blackberry bold are big, bulky phones. They may not be able to fit in your pockets.
More disadvantages of the blackberry is receiving and sending work-related emails seems convenient and efficient in communicating with your boss, customers or co-workers. However when you go on vacation the Blackberry may become your ball and chain. co-workers will acclimate to constant communication, and suddenly ignoring company emails can have negative effects.

History of Blackberry

The BlackBerry name was then born along with the BES! The funny part is that the devices themselves were not originally called “BlackBerry”. The enterprise server got the BlackBerry branding first and the devices were called RIM Wireless Handhelds. Makes you wonder about their whole story about the origin of the name “BlackBerry” coming from the little keys looking like blackberry/strawberry seeds…

The RIM 900 was the origins of the BlackBerry as you know it today. You can read about it here on

The company has even expanded its Blackberry email service in order to make it compatible with non blackberry devices such as Palm Treos and other PDAs. The first Blackberry devices had only monochromatic displays, but they have expanded their technology in order to provide customers with color-rich displays that seem to get better with every new release. The devices include all regular PDA functions, such as address books, calendars, and to-do lists, as well as regular phone capabilities. Generally, mobile phone providers can offer their customer plans that either includes just the blackberry internet service and no phone service, the phone service without any blackberry internet, or a package containing both. It depends on which mobile phone carrier you do business with. The modern Blackberry devices utilize an ARM 7 or 9 processor, while older models make use of Intel 80386 processors. The very latest GSM models including the 8100, 8300, and 8700 models have an included Intel PXA901 312 MHz processor, around 64 MB of flash memory, and usually 16 MB of SDRAM. RIM provides their customers with a proprietary multi tasking operational system for the Blackberry devices, and third party software developers are allowed to write software for the devices. Yahoo has an application called Yahoo! Go to optimize the Yahoo browsing experience on Blackberry.

The company has seen explosive growth since its original release of Blackberry devices, and subscribers have reached over 20 million in 2008. While the company continues to release new versions of the blackberry, it is still commonplace to see consumers using older versions because of their quality and durability. In recent years it seems that Blackberry devices have focused more on the visual aspect, working to make Blackberry devices available in a wide range of colors, and also working to make the devices smaller and more compact. The release of the Blackberry Pearl was a turning point for the company, as it was offering customers a brand new style that was instantly accepted by Blackberry lovers everywhere. Though not without their troubles over the years, the future of RIM and Blackberry seems to grow brighter each year. Recently, they released the first blackberry that flips closed; allowing customers who always wanted a blackberry but avoided it because of its open design to finally take advantage of all that RIM and Blackberry have to offer.

If you need to keep in touch with family, friends, coworkers, or employees on a regular basis, you may want to consider investing in a BlackBerry. A BlackBerry is a handheld wireless device that not only acts as a telephone but as a device to help keep you organized, check and send emails, surf the World Wide Web, send and receive instant messages, and also to send and receive text messages, among many other capabilities. The BlackBerry was developed by Research In Motion (RIM) to meet the needs of any business person or consumer in the world that finds it essential to stay connected no matter where his or her travels may take them.

Research In Motion was founded in 1984 in Waterloo, Ontario and has since expanded to have offices in the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Since the company?s inception, it has been a leading designer, marketer, and producer of wireless solutions and mobile communications. Research In Motion integrates hardware, software, and services to produce all of its technologically advanced communications products. The products manufactured by RIM, including the BlackBerry series, are designed to support and meet multiple wireless network standards. Furthermore, RIM knows the importance of real time communication, so all time-critical information such as email, phone calls, text messaging (both MMS and SMS), instant messaging, intranet-based and Internet applications are all top-notch.

In 1999, RIM introduced the very first BlackBerry. Originally, the first BlackBerry ran on the Mobitex network and was manufactured using the same hardware that was used to produce the Inter@ctive Pager 950. The BlackBerry was especially innovative at the time, which is the basis for its immediate success, since it resolved the common ?two mailbox? issue and allowed users to have a single mailbox. Previously, users were required to have a wireless mailbox as well as a corporate mailbox. The way in which RIM was able to alleviate the ?two mailbox? problem was by using devices such as the BlackBerry Enterprise Software in combination with a network operations center (NOC) in Canada. The combination of these two factors allowed for email to be retrieved using triple DES encryption and pushed to the BlackBerry device.

With its continued success with the original BlackBerry, RIM continued to push the technological envelope. In 2001, the first BlackBerry that integrated a cell phone and its capabilities was introduced. This same year, the very first BlackBerry using the European GSM/GPRS standard was released and sold outside of North America. Since then, RIM continues to introduce advanced and improved BlackBerry wireless handheld devices that are enabled to work on a variety of networks.

RIM now offers a long line of BlackBerry devices and accessories including the BlackBerry Pearl, the BlackBerry Curve, the BlackBerry 8800 series, the BlackBerry 7100 series, and the BlackBerry 8700 series to name a few. All BlackBerry devices come equipped with the necessary features to keep consumers connected and in touch regardless of where they may be.

PIN-to-PIN messaging is typically faster than the normal e-mail process as the message passes through fewer servers and infrastructure components. For this reason, PIN-to-PIN messages are also useful for emergency communications in situations where the departmental e-mail servers are down, but the wireless service provider and RIM relay are still available. However, if the wireless carrier’s cellular network (e.g., Rogers, Bell, etc.) is also down, then PIN-to-PIN messaging will also be unavailable. Unfortunately, PIN-to-PIN messaging suffers from several important security vulnerabilities that GC users should be aware of:

PIN-to-PIN transmission security: PIN-to-PIN is not suitable for exchanging sensitive messages. Although PIN-to-PIN messages are encrypted using Triple-DES, the key used is a global cryptographic “key” that is common to every BlackBerry device all over the world. This means any BlackBerry device can potentially decrypt all PIN-to-PIN messages sent by any other BlackBerry device, if the messages can be intercepted and the destination PIN spoofed. Further, unfriendly third parties who know the key could potentially use it to decrypt messages captured over the air. Note that the “BlackBerry Solution Security Technical Overview” [1] document published by RIM specifically advises users to “consider PIN messages as scrambled, not encrypted”.

PIN Address Vulnerability: A BlackBerry device that has been used for PIN messaging should not be recycled for re-use. The reason is that the hard-coded PIN cannot be erased or modified, and therefore the PIN does not follow a user to a new device. Even after memory wiping and reloading, the BlackBerry device still has the same PIN identity and will continue to receive PIN messages addressed to that PIN. This can expose unsuspecting users of BlackBerry devices to potential information compromise in the following ways:

A new owner of the recycled BlackBerry device could view PIN messages sent from a colleague of the previous owner who is unaware that the message is now going to the wrong recipient (recall that the PIN is a device ID, and not a user ID).

A message sent by the BlackBerry device’s new owner contains a known PIN credential which might be mistakenly accepted as being from the previous owner (impersonation).

Bypass of Virus/Malware Scanning and Spam Filtering mechanisms: As described previously, PIN-to-PIN messaging bypasses all corporate e-mail security filters, and thus users may become vulnerable to viruses and malware code as well as spam messages if their PIN becomes known to unauthorized third parties

MODELS…

 The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 are RIM’s thinnest smartphones ever, each offering a large keyboard and brilliant touch display. The new BlackBerry Torch 9810 smartphone builds on the popularity of the BlackBerry® Torch 9800 and combines a large touch display with a convenient slide-out keyboard. The BlackBerry Torch9850 and 9860 introduce an all-new, all-touch design featuring the largest display on a BlackBerry smartphone to date.

“This is the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry solution offers a best-in-class mobile communications experience that customers love and we think they will be thrilled by the faster performance, enhanced browsing and richer multimedia delivered by these powerful new BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Torch smartphones.”

Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS

BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry. Combining the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine together with the powerful hardware enhancements found in the BlackBerry 7 based smartphones delivers browsing  results that are up to 40% faster than BlackBerry 6 based smartphones and up to 100% faster than BlackBerry 5 based smartphones.  Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also optimized zooming and panning for smoother web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.

RIM’s new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones also feature Liquid Graphics™ technology, with each smartphone combining a dedicated high-performance graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning high resolution display to deliver a highly responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth graphics.

In addition, BlackBerry 7 based smartphones continue the tradition of delivering the world’s best mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day. Recent enhancements include the newest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) which now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011). The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time.

BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is now included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry® Protect is also pre-loaded**, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud.  BlackBerry® Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is now integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. And further, the popular universal search capability has been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for information.

A New Performance Driven Platform

RIM’s line up of next generation BlackBerry smartphones are built on a new performance driven platform powered by the latest BlackBerry software and hardware. In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 OS, each smartphone also features a range of powerful hardware enhancements including a 1.2 GHz processor, HD video recording, 24-bit high resolution graphics, and advanced sensors enabling new augmented reality applications such as Wikitude that can be seamlessly integrated with BBM 6 – all designed to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity for users around the world.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones with Touch Display and Keyboard

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet (at only 10.5mm) and the first to offer the perfect union of a high performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 are also the first BlackBerry smartphones to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is  enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone. Distinguished by its beautiful design, amazingly effective keyboard and brilliant touch display, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is crafted with premium materials including a brushed stainless steel frame that puts the finishing touch on a truly outstanding smartphone.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 Smartphone with Touch Display and Slide-Out Keyboard

Building on the popular design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 is faster and more fluid with high performance hardware features and the new BlackBerry 7 OS delivering an enhanced multimedia experience. Featuring a large 3.2”, high resolution touch display and a distinctive BlackBerry keyboard that easily slides out to allow faster typing, the BlackBerry Torch 9810 truly delivers the best of both worlds.

All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 Smartphones

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones offer the fast, fluid BlackBerry 7 experience in a stylish new all-touch design. With a spectacular new 3.7” display, the largest ever on a BlackBerry smartphone, the new all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones are optimized for displaying web pages, photos, videos, and powerful gaming experiences and still deliver the real-time communication and collaboration experience loved by millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the world.

Availability

The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will begin to be available from carriers around the world starting later this month. Availability dates for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners

While the 9860 is an entirely touch-screen phone, the 9810 is a slider device that offers both a keyboard and touch-screen. Neither of these devices revealed any significant hardware enhancements over their predecessors. Instead, the key selling point for BlackBerry here appears to be that it makes its BB 7 OS available at a lower price.

One of the key challenges for all of BlackBerry’s mid-range product line is how it effectively differentiates itself in a market that is increasingly defined by the number and quality of mobile applications, or apps. With only 35,000 apps for sale in its BlackBerry App World marketplace, the company offers just a tenth of the number of applications available on the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace.

The low end

While Apple dominates the top of the smartphone market and Android devices have become increasingly popular in the mid-range, BlackBerry’s low-priced curve models have been hugely successful among teens and other price-sensitive consumers. The BlackBerry’s Curve models are often available for just €1 with a contract and offer unlimited texting within the company’s messaging network.

As for its more expansive brethren, the Bold 9900, BlackBerry did both a hardware and software makeover for the considerably cheaper Curve 9360. Powered by an 800 megahertz processor running BlackBerry 7 OS, the Curve 9360 is a device that emphasizes texting and messaging above all else and is ideal for that consumer who prefers type over talk. 

BlackBerry’s BIG problem

BlackBerry has long been popular with corporate and government clients who value the device’s emphasis on text-based encrypted messaging. BlackBerry’s closed network architecture offers a degree of security that is unparalleled in the industry, making the device a popular choice among corporate technology managers.

Servicing large governmental, financial and other corporate clients has been a major part of BlackBerry’s success but as employees of these organizations push back on carrying around two smartphone devices, one personal the other professional, a growing number of IT managers are abandoning their once exclusive loyalty to BlackBerry.

The crux of the problem is that a company-provided phone often has so many restrictions on it that it is not practical for personal use. Conversely, personal smartphones, such as the iPhone, often lack the necessary security features that are essential to protect a company’s network from viruses or unauthorized penetration from the outside.

“Clearly we are aware of this trend,” said David Derrida, Director of Carrier Product Management at BlackBerry’s parent company Research in Motion, “and since last year we’ve been developing ‘BlackBerry Balance’ that effectively creates a wall between the user’s personal and professional worlds on their device.”

Derrida no doubt hopes that initiatives such as ‘Balance’ will help slow BlackBerry’s steady erosion and give a badly needed boost to its ailing stock price. With its shares now priced less than half of what they were last year, Research in Motion has a lot at stake with this latest product launch, or else it may be one of their last as an independent company.

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