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Stories by: Al Sacco

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    BlackBerry World roundup: What you need to know about RIM's 2012 show 08 May, 2012 00:16:00

    I just got back from Orlando and the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry World 2012 conference. The BlackBerry-maker made a ton of major announcements during the three-day event, but a number of things really stand out in my mind.
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    In Pictures: A closer look at RIM's BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha smartphone 02 May, 2012 08:57:00

    RIM has unveiled the first smartphone running its next-generation BlackBerry 10 software. The device is meant only for developers, however, and won't ever be released to the public. CIO.com's Al Sacco shares a number of images of the new BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha handheld.
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    Nokia Lumia 900: Why It's the best Windows phone 05 April, 2012 00:26:00

    On Sunday, April 8, AT&T will release in the US two brand new, 4G/LTE smartphones that run Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 software: The Nokia Lumia 900; and HTC Titan II. Both devices are solid options for buyers seeking mid-to-high end, LTE Windows Phone handhelds. But I'd go with the Nokia Lumia 900 every time. (Read more details on Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango".)
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    RIMplosion 2012: Corporate shakeup signals change for BlackBerry 31 March, 2012 05:10:00

    Yesterday was a big day in the world of BlackBerry.
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    Why Motorola's Droid Razr Maxx is the best Android on the market 13 March, 2012 07:27:00

    The Razr Maxx packs a huge, fixed battery pack that addressed the original Droid Razr's battery life issues.
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    In pictures: Free Android apps for BlackBerry PlayBook, 10 best downloads 01 March, 2012 08:17:00

    RIM recently released a major software update for its BlackBerry PlayBook that enables it to run Android applications. Android-on-the-PlayBook pickings are somewhat slim right now, but there are some quality apps out there if you know where to look, starting with these 10 great free downloads.
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    BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0: Four things IT needs to know 23 February, 2012 08:43:00

    BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion's (RIM) first entry into the fiercely competitive tablet market, the PlayBook, wasn't exactly well-received by the masses when it was released last April.
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    Coming soon from BlackBerry: Five things to look forward to 10 February, 2012 10:16:00

    These are dark days for Research In Motion (RIM) and its BlackBerry brand... or at least dim ones.
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    In Pictures: 12 free apps for Valentine's Day 09 February, 2012 14:02:00

    Looking to spice up your Valentine's Day a bit this year? Check out the following 12 free Android apps designed to help you find the best flowers, chocolates, rom-coms, love poems, dinner reservations, mood music and much more. (All apps are Cupid approved.)
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    BlackBerry in 2012: More trouble in store for RIM 15 December, 2011 06:03:00

    The year 2012 promises to be an interesting one for BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM). The Canadian company has come upon some tough times lately. And despite a number of key product releases and enhancements, things will only get worse before they get better for RIM...if they do at all.
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    Guide: BlackBerry PlayBook troubleshooting tips for tablet newbies 06 December, 2011 08:16:00

    Due to a number of holiday sales and other deep tablet discounts, Research In Motion 's (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is flying off the shelves. RIM's own online store is out of the 16GB tablet, with just a limited supply of the 32GB and 64GB PlayBooks.
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