BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.3106 (Asia)

Package Version: 6.0.0.3106
Consisting of:

• Applications: 6.0.0.723
• Software Platform: 6.6.0.248
• File name: 9700jAsia_PBr6.0.0_rel3106_PL6.6.0.248_A6.0.0.723_SK_Telecom__.exe
• File size: 151.73MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download:

• OS 6.0.0.723 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 from SK Telecom

How To:

• Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
• Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments or in the forums.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

If you’re looking for a worthwhile replacement to the native BlackBerry task manager app, Wunderlist is a great and feature-packed alternative. Besides for being available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android and Web, this cloud-syncing task management app  offers the following features on BlackBerry:

• Free ☆ Wunderlist is completely free for every device
• Cloud sync ☆ Your tasks are synced with your free Wunderlist account
• Email reminders ☆ Ensure your tasks never slip your mind
• Mail2Task ☆ Send tasks to Wunderlist from your email inbox
• Organize ☆ Sort your tasks into lists
• Due Dates ☆ Assign deadlines to your tasks
• Focus ☆ View a breakdown of your tasks with our filter views
• Notes ☆ Give your tasks further detail
• Prioritize ☆ Star important tasks
• Personalize ☆ Make Wunderlist your own with our included background wallpapers

For more info go to wunderlist.com or get the app in BlackBerry App World.

Last night I let you know that RIM named Thorsten Heins its new President and CEO. While many of you might not be happy with this change, I think this “shake up” is exactly what RIM needs. Along with the press release about his appointment from yesterday, RIM also posted some video interviews with Thorsten where he talks about RIM’s strengths, the next 5 years, growth and enthusiasm, PlayBook 2.0, the best people, motivation and his proudest moment.

Check out the videos below!

WATCH THE VIDEOS!

Software For BlackBerry® Bold™ 9790 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.0.0.2466 (All Languages)

Package Version: 7.0.0.2466
Consisting of:

• Applications: 7.0.0.609
• Software Platform: 9.16.0.77
• File name: 9790jAllLang_PBr7.0.0_rel2466_PL9.16.0.77_A7.0.0.609_WIND_Canada.exe
• File size: 219.27MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download:

• OS 7.0.0.609 for the BlackBerry Bold 9790 from WIND Mobile

How To:

• Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
• Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments or in the forums.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

BlackBerry® Pearl™ 9100 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.3104 (Asia)

Package Version: 6.0.0.3104
Consisting of:

• Applications: 6.0.0.723
• Software Platform: 6.6.0.248
• File name: 9100_9105Asia_PBr6.0.0_rel3104_PL6.6.0.248_A6.0.0.723_SK_Telecom__.exe
• File size: 145.93MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download:

• OS 6.0.0.723 for the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and 9105 from SK Telecom

How To:

• Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
• Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments or in the forums.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Big news coming out of Waterloo this evening! Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie stepped down as Co-CEOs at RIM, naming Thorsten Heins the new President and CEO. Here’s some biographical info about Thorsten:

Thorsten Heins was named President and Chief Executive Officer at Research In Motion in January 2012. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer, Product Engineering, overseeing the BlackBerry smartphone portfolio world-wide.

Prior to joining RIM in 2007, Thorsten held several positions in the wireless arena including the Chief Technology Officer of Siemens’ Communications Division and several general management positions in Hardware and Software businesses.

Thorsten holds a master’s degree in Science and Physics from the University of Hannover in Germany. Thorsten also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc.

Here’s a summary of the press release and changes to the Board:

• Board Acts on Recommendation of Co-CEOs to Implement Succession Plan
  
• Mike Lazaridis Named Vice Chair of the Board
  
• Jim Balsillie Remains a Director
  
• Barbara Stymiest Named Independent Board Chair
  
• Prem Watsa Named Independent Director

For more info check out the full press release below or tune into RIM’s webcast tomorrow morning at 8AM ET!

FULL PRESS RELEASE!

RIM today released Beta 3 of the Native SDK for Tablet OS on the BlackBerry PlayBook. This update brings a few goodies like additions and improvements to tooling, APIs and developer documentation. Here’s a breakdown of the changes:

Tooling enhancements:

• A new easy-to-use Add Library Wizard, which is designed to simplify the process of adding library dependencies to a project
• Improved navigation and workflow in the Deployment Setup Wizard
• Enhancements to the BAR file editor to view localized manifests for each locale

API improvements:

• BPS services can now use channels as chosen by the application for multi-threaded messaging
• Scoreloop social gaming APIs

Documentation updates:

• A new “Hello Native SDK” tutorial provides a walkthrough of the OpenGL ES 1.1 Application Project template that comes with the QNX® Momentics® IDE
• A new “Displaying a dialog” recipe instructs users how to display dialogs on the screen and handle dialog events

For more info and to download the Native SDK 2.0 Beta 3 click here or read more at the Inside BlackBerry Developer’s Blog.

Download via FileServe:

• OS 7.1.0.205 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900

How To:

• Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
• Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments or in the forums.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

via N4BB