BlackBerry working on a full 1080P SmartPhone

BlackBerry OS 10.3 was discovered recently, and it comes with support for full high definition displays with a 1080p resolution.
As yet there are no details on other specifications on this new full HD BlackBerry smartphone, we presume the device will be a full touchscreen device.
There are a number of rumored new BlackBerry devices in the works, as soon as we get some more details about this new full HD BlackBerry 10 handset we will let you guys know.

Foursquare for BlackBerry 10 gets overhauled, brings a new look and bug fixes

Its been a while since the last update to Foursquare for BlackBerry 10 but it seems the developers have been rather busy. The latest release is now filtering through BlackBerry World and showing up on devices. It's a pretty big update as well as it not only brings a new, flatter look and feel to the app but also fixes a lot of previous bugs.

• Big performance improvements on the main screen.
• New "Highlights" carousel on the main screen letting you know the best things going on around you.
• Redesigned venue pages.
• Updated profile page
• Check-in right from the Hub with the Foursquare item in 'compose'.
• Delivery options on the venue page, if the venue has Grubhub or Seamless available.
• UTF-8 Characters are now appropriately displayed in the active frame
• Settings - Account Settings - Profile has been fixed
• BBM Connection and sharing reliability greatly improved. Can now share to BBM from a card.

Overall, a pretty spiffy update now that it is here. Go ahead and fire up BlackBerry World to get it downloaded, it should be waiting for you.

Download Foursquare for BlackBerry 10

SayIt Personal Assistant for BlackBerry 10 is on sale.

The personal assistant app SayIt is priced at just $0.99 for a few days.

The offer is now live and will run until Sunday 9th March, so if you want to take advantage you need to get in quick. If you've missed our previous coverage on the app - think of it as kind of like Siri but for BlackBerry.

With a multitude of things you can ask SayIt and a bunch of different languages supported it sure is better than the limited voice functions we have natively built into BlackBerry 10.

Discover more/Download SayIt for BlackBerry 10

Documents to Go gets a huge update

A huge update was released for Documents to Go.

• Support for Microsoft OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) with the new Connect to OneDrive app available in BlackBerry World today
• Support for Microsoft SharePoint with the updated BlackBerry Work Drives app for secure access to corporate documents
• The ability to share links to files stored in the cloud removes the need to send large attachments or manage multiple copies of a file and allows for more efficient collaboration
• You can now view and insert comments in spreadsheets
• Enhancements to Presenter mode include the time and a timer to help keep presentations on schedule, and the option to move between your slides using the Volume up and Volume down keys lets you keep your focus on the audience
• Slideshow To Go now supports hundreds of animations, transitions, and all 150 types of SmartArt found in Microsoft PowerPoint for one of the most reliable and accurate experiences on a mobile platform
• Jump to slides more quickly and navigate through large presentations with a  new progress bar slider
• Support for document rights managed and encrypted attachments with GigaTrust, allowing for increased enterprise document security
• BlackBerry Screen Reader integration for improved document accessibility without relying on sight
• Various bug fixes and optimizations

Check out the new Documents to Go app in BlackBerry World

Quickpost for BB10 gets lots of new features in the latest update.

QuickPost is a great app to help you manage updates to multiple social networking sites. What is great about the app is that it integrates with accounts already set up on your device — eliminating the need to login to every site. The latest update is one the developers are calling QuickPost 'Unleashed'. It brings more social sites into the mix including the ability to post to Blaq, if that is your preferred Twitter client.

You can also now share to BBM Groups as well as WhatsApp groups. There are also some nice enhancements to be found.

QuickPost Unleashed features

• Added Blaq Support
• Added BBM Group support, including multiple groups at once!
• WhatsApp Group Support!
• Multiple Twitter account support! 
• Dynamic Peek!  Peek is now disabled while posting so you don't accidentally lose it!
• Invoker Core Technology - Improved performance, speed and stability.
• Improved Target Picker!  The new target picker scrolls to allow support for more targets at once!
• QP Help! Find answers and get support on the new QuickPost Help page!
• New Setting to toggle BBM Groups.
• WhatsApp is now always available as an option.
• The Help button opens our Twitter page in the browser so you don't need to login each time.
• The # and @ convenience keys now properly insert the character at your cursor.
• Improved the loading speed of Post and Attach pages.

Download QuickPost from BlackBerry World

Blaq updated with new features and improvements

Kisai Labs has just released a nice update to their very popular BlackBerry 10 Twitter client, Blaq. This
update brings some additions, enhancements as well as a ton of fixes. You can check out the changelog below.
Additions

• Compose in hub – Now you can compose your tweets directly from the hub with Blaq.
• Classic active frame – For those of you who enjoyed the simplicity of the original active frame, it’s now back!

Enhancements

• Battery drain fixes
• Search field is focused automatically on physical keyboard devices
• Instead of selecting specific directories for the photo picker, the Pictures view is now used by default.

Tons of fixes (including):

• Hub “account restore” notifications
• Duplicate hub icons
• Unable to add/remove users from lists
• Inability to open hub items
• Accounts not set up on devices still receiving notifications

The update show be available shortly, if not already. 

Fongo has officially released their BlackBerry 10 app.

Fongo has officially released their BlackBerry 10 app. This is compatible with the BlackBerry Q10, Q5, Z10, Z30 and the Porsche Design P9982 running OS 10.2.1 and higher. Fongo notes that “To use Fongo you must be connected to a 3G, 4G or WiFi data connection and you must create a Fongo account. If your data signal strength is weak or your connection speed is slow, this app may not function properly.” Here is the complete list of features:

• Free local Canadian phone number
• Free unlimited calling across Canada and to any Fongo number anywhere in the world (without using any cell minutes)
• Free unlimited incoming calls and SMS text messages
• Free unlimited Fongo texting, including group and picture messaging anywhere in the world
• Travelling outside of Canada? Call back to Canada for FREE
• Free premium features like visual voicemail, caller ID, call waiting and call forwarding
• Cheap international calls
• Sync with your existing contacts and Facebook friends
• English, French and Chinese language support
• Fongo even supports 911 emergency calls

Download now - Fongo BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry Z3

BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry Z3 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Z3 (aka "Jakarta") is an entry-level BlackBerry 10 device that will be geared toward emerging markets. It is also the first device from BlackBerry's partnership with Foxconn.

The Z3 joins the BlackBerry Z10 and Z30 as an all-touch BB10 device. It is due out in April in Indonesia (hence the Jakarta codename) for under $200 retail price — the cheapest BlackBerry 10 device by far — with plans to expand availability beyond Indonesia in the future. The Z3 has only a 3G radio, no LTE, which isn't surprising given the price point, though BlackBerry CEO John Chen did say that BlackBerry has "a plan to take that phone out globally with LTE sometime in the future."

BlackBerry announces the BlackBerry Q20 - A keyboard phone with the trackpad and function keys

The physical keyboard device is the third BlackBerry 10 QWERTY model with one striking difference — it marks the return of the "tool belt" (trackpad and function keys) that we haven't seen since BB7.

The "BlackBerry Classic" will be out before the end of the year. No info on pricing or availability just yet.

Press Release
BlackBerry Unveils New Flagship BlackBerry 10 Smartphone Designed to Deliver the Full Classic QWERTY Experience
BlackBerry Q20 to Feature the Familiar 'Menu', 'Back', 'Send' and 'End' Buttons and the Integrated Trackpad
BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwired - Feb. 25, 2014) - Mobile World Congress 2014 - Embodying feedback from its millions of passionate QWERTY customers around the world, BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ:BBRY)(TSX:BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today unveiled a new flagship smartphone designed to deliver its full and distinctive QWERTY experience on BlackBerry® 10. The new BlackBerry® Q20 smartphone will feature the familiar and classic 'Menu', 'Back', 'Send' and 'End' buttons and the integrated trackpad to enable the fast efficient navigation and one-handed use that has endeared the brand to its QWERTY customers.
"In my first 90 days on the job, I consistently heard from our ardent BlackBerry customers that the hard buttons and trackpad are an essential part of the BlackBerry QWERTY experience, that made their BlackBerry smartphone their go-to productivity tool. I want these customers to know that we heard them, and this new smartphone will be for them," said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO at BlackBerry. "Today, we're delighted to announce the new BlackBerry Q20 smartphone, which is designed to give you the distinct experience that every BlackBerry QWERTY loyalist and high-productivity business customer absolutely loves. With the BlackBerry Q20 smartphone, you'll get the familiar hard buttons and trackpad that you want, along with the best email service, the best keyboard experience and the best battery life possible."
The new BlackBerry Q20 smartphone will give customers the familiar workflow, efficiency and one-handed use that distinguish the BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone experience. Key features will include:
The 'Menu', 'Back', 'Send' and 'End' buttons and trackpad will be made an integral part of the device and user interface, enabling fast, precise navigation and a natural workflow within and between apps.
The new smartphone will feature BlackBerry's patented QWERTY keyboard design with frets and sculpted keys for the best typing experience.
The best email service including features like BlackBerry® Hub, where you can access all your messages in one place, and enterprise connectivity with BES10.
The BlackBerry Q20 smartphone will include a generous 3.5" touchscreen, the largest display yet on a QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone, giving you more space for viewing messages, browsing Internet and intranet sites and accessing other apps.
The smartphone will be crafted from premium materials and designed for reliability and durability.
A large battery to provide superior battery life.
The BlackBerry Q20 smartphone will come with the latest enhancements in BlackBerry 10 that continue to set the brand apart as the best and most secure tool for mobile productivity and reliable communications. The new smartphone will be available in the second half of 2014. Further details on pricing and availability will be announced at launch.

For more information about BlackBerry 10, visit www.blackberry.com/blackberry10OS.

BBM Coming to Windows Phone & Nokia X

BlackBerry just made their first announcement for Mobile World Congress today. They have announced that BBM is coming to Windows Phone this summer and Nokia X when the platform launches. BlackBerry is jumping all in with BBM Voice and BBM Channels support. The app will remain free which is nice. Execs had the following to say about the announcement:

"BBM continues to grow in popularity as millions of people use our mobile platform for chatting and connecting with friends or colleagues, and we are very excited that we will soon welcome Windows Phone and Nokia X users to the BBM community," said John Sims, President, Global Enterprise Solutions at BlackBerry.
"Today marks an exciting moment for Nokia," said Bryan Biniak, Vice President and GM of Developer Relations, Nokia Corporation. "By bringing BBM to the Windows Phone and Nokia X communities, our customers will be able to experience this popular global messaging app."