Guess the merger isn’t happening after all..
As we reported earlier regarding Microsoft’s potential intentions of merging with Blackberry maker RIM (Research in Motion) and the announcement (among others) being made at this weeks MWC (Mobile World Congress). Well, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer finally put an end to any mergers rumors that may have been floating around. He was quoted saying:
“I don’t see the big boys in this market as very ripe for mergers and acquisitions,” Ballmer said in an interview in Barcelona, Spain, today. “One day, maybe somebody in some place with a lot of money wakes up and changes it, but that’s not me and that’s not today.”
He went on to say:
“Microsoft values its existing partnerships”
this in response when asked whether it would make sense for the world’s biggest software company to buy a maker of mobile devices, such as Research In Motion Ltd. or Nokia Oyj. Microsoft today showed the latest version of its Windows mobile-phone operating system, adding video games and music features to stem market-share losses againstApple Inc. and Google Inc.
Seems like Microsoft is fairly confident with the potential success of the upcoming Windows Mobile 7 OS later this year. I guess only time will tell. What do you think? Would you like to see RIM and Microsoft merge? Leave a comment and let us know.
Kodak suit with RIM and Apple moves to ITC control
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It’s another day and another patent infringement lawsuit. Actually this one is from back in January but CrackBerry reported today that it has moved on to the ITC for further investigation. The premise of this case is that Kodak sued Research in Motion and Apple for patents on image previewing and processing of images. Kodak More >
Twitter for BlackBerry vs SocialScope
about 22 hours ago - No comments
It’s been just over a week since Twitter for BlackBerry came out so I figured it’s about time to compare it to my preferred Twitter app: SocialScope.
I’m only going to be comparing the similar functions of the two apps so even though SS carries Flickr (anyone use this? what’s it for?) and foursquare support, I More >
And…another update from Microsoft
about 1 day ago - 1 comment
Just when we thought Microsoft had said it all with the recent announcement of Windows Mobile 7, they come to us with another new tidbit of gossip. Remember that aging OS they use? The one everyone has all but have given up on? Yes i’m talking Windows Mobile 6.5. Well Mashable is reporting that instead of More >
And now a word from SonyEricsson…
about 2 days ago - No comments
Remember my article investigating the happenings of Nokia? Wondering why they weren’t making much noise at the MWC? Well, I did some digging on another major handset player to find out what they were doing to shake things up a bit. Though I didn’t find too much, I did find an interesting article from Engadget More >
Kindle comes to the BlackBerry
about 2 days ago - 2 comments
How many of you are as addicted to books as you are to your BB? Well I’ve got great news for you: BlackBerry now has a Kindle app! It’s a free download on the app, with books being the usual $9.99 (unless otherwise marked – thanks Apple for messing that up). Though new, More >
RIM still dedicated to data conservation.
about 2 days ago - No comments
Though RIM was short on announcements at MWC they did make it very apparent how their business model looks for the future. In short, it looks just like it always has. Taking a high priority in RIM’s strategy is data efficiency and how it plays an essential role in the success of the BlackBerry platform. More >
There’s a new fish in town….well sort of
about 3 days ago - No comments
Our friends over at BBCool posted this article earlier today as seen on pages 2 and 3 of the March 1st issue of Canadian Business. It’s a teaser banner for what’s supposed to be the Storm series of Blackberries headed to Rogers. This rumor has been circulating the web as long as the supposed RIM More >
Hello Blackberry Webkit Browsing
about 4 days ago - 1 comment
As the MWC progresses onto Day 2 with RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis taking the stage during a general session in the morning to give the world a glimpse of the new Webkit browser they will be releasing after acquiring Torch Mobile. An hour later during the Blackberry Developer Day the Director of Developer Relations Mike More >
BESX Made Official
about 4 days ago - 1 comment
Press Release
RIM Introduces BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express
Free New BlackBerry Software for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Allows Companies to Empower All Employees with Wireless Access to Their Corporate Email Without Compromising Security or Manageability
WATERLOO, ONTARIO-(Marketwire - Feb. 16, 2010) - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today introduced BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express - More >
Let’s get down to BIS-ness
about 4 days ago - 1 comment
Looks like Today is going to be big in the BlackBerry world, with RIM expected to make a big announcment regarding changes to the way BIS works with your phone. We don’t know too much yet, but we (as always) do have some rumors to work with.
First, it looks like RIM is going to More >
about 4 days ago
Seriously? This has been a fucking rumor that has been debunked 45,000 times over the last 4 years.
about 4 days ago
yes it has been, however, whether fact or fiction its still obviously a topic of discussion. thanks for the feedback!
about 4 days ago
Thank you for the informative info. I was reading earlier about how RIM CEO was “trashtalking” Microsoft and read the (other) article and didn’t see much trash talk, but this article clears some things up for me.
about 4 days ago
You are very welcome! Thats what we are here for