BlackBerry

Research In Motion (RIM) is a Canadian company best known for developing the BlackBerry, which was the dominant popular smartphone until the advent of Apple’s iPhone in 2007. The iPhone quickly found favour with BlackBerry users, particularly in corporate circle, and competition intensified after the iPhone’s success inspired companies like Samsung Electronics to launch smartphones powered by Google’s Android operating system. In January 2013, RIM launched a comeback effort, with a new line of handsets, and changed its name to BlackBerry.

TECHNOLOGY

Low-cost BlackBerry seeks to rival iPhone, Android

15 May 2013

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. yesterday unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed to entice consumers in emerging markets as the company stepped up efforts to regain market...

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Samsung, BlackBerry devices cleared for US defence networks

3 May 2013

The Pentagon has cleared BlackBerry and Samsung mobile devices for use on Defense Department networks, a step toward opening up the military to a wide variety of technology equipment makers while...

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Talking points

28 Mar 2013

The government steps up its efforts to tackle the city's air pollution quandary as Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing unveils "A Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong".

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Nokia targets BlackBerry in battle for business mobile phone users

28 Feb 2013

Nokia is betting its partnership with corporate computing giant Microsoft will help it win business users, targeting BlackBerry's stronghold. Nokia's newest Lumia smartphones, including two...

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BlackBerry starts Z10 sales in India

27 Feb 2013

The device would cost 43,490 rupees (HK$6,220), according to a press release on Monday. Apple charges at least 45,000 rupees for an iPhone 5, while a Galaxy Note II from Samsung Electronics costs...

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BlackBerry seeks past prowess, woos China

24 Feb 2013

BlackBerry, once lauded as a boardroom status symbol, is banking on its new operating system and two new smartphones to woo back users who have switched to trendier competitors.

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Smartphone maker RIM hopes it has the right number

BlackBerry launched its comeback effort yesterday with a revamped platform and a pair of sleek new handsets, along with a company name change as part of a move to reinvent the smartphone maker.

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Talking points

Lawmakers may say 'no thanks' to CY

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Lenovo considers buying BlackBerry maker as an option

Lenovo Group is assessing potential acquisition targets and strategic alliances, including a deal with BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, as the second-largest producer of personal computers...

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SMARTPHONES

BlackBerry chief punts on faithful

Research In Motion chief executive officer Thorsten Heins expects his million-plus government customers in North America to embrace the BlackBerry 10 devices the company is counting on for...

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Happily wired

1 Era bluetooth headset by Jawbone (HK$850)

2 Bold Touch 9900 smartphone by Blackberry (HK$4,980)

3 Bolt solar device charger by Solio (HK$550)

4 Mobile...

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Access to data a matter for caution

Having the world's most secure encryption system on its smartphones is becoming a bit of a liability for Research In Motion, the Canadian maker of the popular BlackBerry.

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