I just read that Barack Obama will be getting a customized ultra-secure BlackBerry 8830. The NSA is currently ensuring that its encryption software is up to code (no pun intended). It could take a few months before he actually gets it, but it looks like he will be using it for email, text and phone with other people who have special secure software loaded on their devices. The list of people who would have this software includes Michelle Obama and top white house aides. Obama has been known to use an older model BlackBerry as well as a special NSA handheld known as the Sectera Edge from General Dynamics Corp. The use of his current blackberry device requires it to be connected to the Sectera Edge, making for one big and ugly phone. The new blackberry 8830 will be easier to use, less bulky, and secure. I always pictured Barack as more of an Apple guy; oh well…
Apr 25
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BlackBerry App World is Waterloo based Research In Motion’s (RIM) latest attempt to remain competitive against the iPhone and the App Store. BlackBerry App World will provide blackberry users a place to download and share applications in much the same way the Apple App Store has worked for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
RIM will also be launching the blackberry developers site to help stimulate creativity in the blackberry app community. Microsoft will also be working on a Windows Marketplace for Mobile apps for windows mobile 6.5. If you would like to be notified when BlackBerry App World goes live, you can sign up here: www.blackberry.com/appworld
