SoundCloud officialy arrives on BlackBerry 10!

SoundCloud on BlackBerry 10! SoundCloud has released an official app on BlackBerry 10. It's an Android port, but if enough people use it SoundCloud will consider making a native BB10 app.


Key features: 

• Search and discover new music & audio
• Discover and follow diverse music & audio creators
• Play playlists, or create your own and share them with your followers
• Hear a stream of new tracks wherever you are
• streaming audio playback over WiFi or cellular data connection
• Record audio with one touch and easily share it to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Tumblr
• Join the community: connect on SoundCloud with friends and music & audio creators you already follow on Facebook 
• Choose your favorite genres to launch your SoundCloud stream full of music & audio you want to hear
• Get personalized content suggestions to help you discover new music & audio creators you’ll love

Check out SoundCloud free in BlackBerry World.

Best All in One BlackBerry 10 Utility App

Instead of creating a bunch of one off utilities he created them all in one toolbox.

The Power Tools apps packs in a text and email blocker, battery monitor, custom alarms, Bluetooth schedule, LED Colors, Screen lock, custom call settings, custom scheduled profiles, wallpaper scheduling, picture resizing, file shredder and more. The only downside is that the app needs to be running as an active frame to work. The developer promises to do his best to support headless apps when it becomes available and BlackBerry approves their app.

• Message Blocker – Block Text and Email. Detail log file to keep track of blocked messages. You can view and delete the log file.
• Alarm – Create custom Alarms for Daily, Weekdays and Weekly.
• Bluetooth – Control when to turn on and off Bluetooth Daily, Weekdays and Weekly.
• LED Color – Add color LED to incoming Text, Email, Facebook LinkedIn, Twitter or Accounts. Customize LED for Contacts with Vibrate and Ringtone.
• Screen Lock – Add custom sounds when screen is locked, unlocked and password locked.
• Sound Profile – Schedule and Manage system Sound Profiles. Turn system sound to Vibrate or Silent at nights, Normal in the morning, set Vibrate at the Office, Silent at Church on Sundays, Alert Offs for weekly Staff meeting etc… Sound Profile switching is automated.
• Wallpaper – Set custom wallpaper on every minute, 5 minutes up to 8 hours, set time to change only Daily, Weekdays or Weekly. You can optionally add the Battery percentage and current date to the wallpaper. Note: Due to OS10.2 changes when changing wallpapers a Toast message is displayed.
• Picture Resize – Resize a single picture from the Pictures, File Manager or any apps that has Share or Open In feature.
• File Shredder – The ultimate personal security. When you delete a file from the Pictures or File Manager app the content is not erased therefore it is possible to recover the deleted file and view the content. By shredding the file it would make it impossible to recover the content. File Shredder will write to the physical location of the files with random data many files over so the content can not be recovered.

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Want Spotify on BlackBerry 10?

Do you want Spotify on BlackBerry 10? Of course you do. How do you get it? Tell Spotify. Visit http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Ideas/Spotify-for-BlackBerry-10/idi-p/165414 and tell Spotify.

John Chen, the new CEO of BlackBerry, says they're dedicated to reclaiming their past success.

BlackBerry has completed its $1 billion investment today and to celebrate this occasion John Chen, BlackBerry’s new Executive Chair and CEO, has taken to the company blog to assure the masses that they're here to stay.

Chen started off by stating the obvious that there’s “significant change at BlackBerry” and that they are “are not dwelling on the past. We are looking towards the future.” Similar to what Thorsten Heins states a year ago, the transformation at BlackBerry is “going to take time.”

To our BlackBerry Community,
As you know, this is a time of significant change at BlackBerry as we accelerate our efforts to transform our business.
I know there has been a lot said about BlackBerry, but let me remind you that at BlackBerry, we are not dwelling on the past. We are looking towards the future.
We Are Committed to Reclaiming our Success
We have begun moving the company to embrace a multi-platform, BYOD world by adopting a new mobility management platform and a new device strategy. We are also leveraging our tremendous assets, including BBM, our network and QNX. While we are proud of these accomplishments, we know there is more work to be done.
I know that it’s going to take time, discipline and tough decisions to reclaim BlackBerry’s success and we are ready for that challenge.
Our Commitment to our Customers Remains Unchanged
We remain committed to delivering high quality products and services to the millions of people who rely on us globally. We also want our customers to know that BlackBerry has significant financial strength for the long-haul.
I believe in the value of this brand. With the right team and right strategy in place, I am confident that we will rebuild BlackBerry for the benefit of all of our constituencies.
We are Excited for the Future and you Should Be Too
Thank you for your strong support and continued commitment.
Sincerely,
John S. Chen
Executive Chair and CEO

RSS on BlackBerry 10;

Want Feedly or NewsBlur on BlackBerry 10? You could sideload the android apps, or you could pay just $0.99 for gNewsReader. gNewsReader is an awesome BlackBerry 10 app that lets you sync NewsBlur or Feedly for all your RSS needs.

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PlayCloud 10 is the real deal when it comes to a native file manager for BlackBerry 10

    PlayCloud 10 is the real deal when it comes to a native file manager for BlackBerry 10, with support for most if not all cloud services.
    PlayCloud was brought to BlackBerry 10 devices (previously available on the PlayBook) ; written from scratch in C/C++ for the core and Qt/Qml for UI.
    In using the BlackBerry Cascades framework, PlayCloud 10 has a power, flow and fast UI.
    With new cloud services (SugarSync, OpenDataSpace, FTP, WebDAV…), PlayCloud 10 permits to use printer over IPP protocol.
    Free version is only a file browser viewer, you can browse, can’t open, copy, move, rename… No file operations.

BlackBerry has announced today that they have entered into a $1-billion investment agreement with Fairfax Financial and other investors.

BlackBerry has announced today that they have entered into a $1-billion investment agreement with Fairfax Financial and other investors. BlackBerry has concluded their review of strategic alternatives and will also be making changes to the board. John S. Chen will be appointed Executive Chair and Interim CEO while Fairfax CEO Prem Watsa will be appointed Lead Director. Current BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins will step down as CEO at closing.

BlackBerry Press release

John S. Chen to be Appointed Executive Chair of BlackBerry's Board of Directors and Interim CEO; Prem Watsa to be Appointed Lead Director
Company Concludes Review of Strategic Alternatives and Announces Changes to Board and Leadership Team
WATERLOO, ONTARIO and TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - November 04, 2013) - BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax") and other institutional investors (collectively, the "Purchasers") will invest in BlackBerry through a U.S. $1 billion private placement of convertible debentures. Fairfax has agreed to acquire U.S. $250 million principal amount of the Debentures. The transaction is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
Under the terms of the transaction, the Purchasers will subscribe for U.S. $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6% unsecured subordinated convertible debentures (the "Debentures") convertible into common shares of BlackBerry at a price of U.S. $10.00 per common share (the "Transaction"), a 28.7% premium to the closing price of BlackBerry common shares on November 1, 2013. The Debentures have a term of seven years. Based on the number of common shares currently outstanding, if all of the U.S. $1 billion of Debentures were converted, the common shares issued upon conversion would represent approximately 16% of the common shares outstanding after giving effect to the conversion.
Upon the closing of the transaction, John S. Chen will be appointed Executive Chair of BlackBerry's Board of Directors and, in that role, will be responsible for the strategic direction, strategic relationships and organizational goals of BlackBerry. Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax, will be appointed Lead Director and Chair of the Compensation, Nomination and Governance Committee and Thorsten Heins and David Kerr intend to resign from the Board at closing.
In addition, Mr. Heins will step down as Chief Executive Officer at closing and Mr. Chen will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer pending completion of a search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
Today's announcement marks the conclusion of the review of strategic alternatives previously announced on August 12, 2013.
"Today's announcement represents a significant vote of confidence in BlackBerry and its future by this group of preeminent, long-term investors," said Barbara Stymiest, Chair of BlackBerry's Board. "The BlackBerry Board conducted a thorough review of strategic alternatives and pursued the course of action that it concluded is in the best interests of BlackBerry and its constituents, including its shareholders. This financing provides an immediate cash injection on terms favorable to BlackBerry, enhancing our substantial cash position. Some of the most important customers in the world rely on BlackBerry and we are implementing the changes necessary to strengthen the company and ensure we remain a strong and innovative partner for their needs."
Ms. Stymiest added, "I am also pleased that John Chen, a distinguished and proven leader in the technology industry, has agreed to serve as BlackBerry's Executive Chairman. I look forward to continuing to serve BlackBerry as a member of its Board of Directors and chair of the Board's Audit and Risk Management Committee. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Thorsten for his service to BlackBerry over the past six years. Under his leadership, BlackBerry established a more efficient cost structure, developed new products, saw the adoption of BES 10 and delivered the BlackBerry 10 platform. These are all significant accomplishments. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors."
"Fairfax is a long-time supporter, investor and partner to BlackBerry and, with this investment, reinforces its deep commitment to the future success of this company," said Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax. "I look forward to rejoining the BlackBerry Board and to working with the other directors and management team, under John Chen's leadership, to shape the next stage of BlackBerry's strategy and growth."
"I am pleased to join a company with as much potential as BlackBerry," said Mr. Chen. "BlackBerry is an iconic brand with enormous potential - but it's going to take time, discipline and tough decisions to reclaim our success. I look forward to leading BlackBerry in its turnaround and business model transformation for the benefit of all of its constituencies, including its customers, shareholders and employees."
The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Pursuant to the Transaction agreement, the investors have an option to purchase up to an additional U.S. $250 million principal amount of Debentures within 30 days following closing. If an additional U.S. $250 million of Debentures is issued and all U.S. $1.25 billion of Debentures were converted, the common shares issued upon conversion would represent approximately 19.2% of the common shares after giving effect to the conversion, based on the number of common shares currently outstanding.