Research In Motion has today announced the release of OS 2.0.0.7971 for the BlackBerry PlayBook bringing more functionality to RIM’s tablet. Amongst some of the new features is the much anticipated integrated email application, allowing the setup and use of email accounts without the need for a BlackBerry handset. Continue reading »
Today, Research In Motion have released version 7 of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, after many months being tested. Continue reading »
This week Google announced the release of a Beta of Chrome for Android, bringing a mobile version of their successful Chrome browser to Android handsets running OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
In a blog post, Sundar Pichai, Google’s senior vice president for Chrome and Apps, wrote: “Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go, across devices.” Continue reading »
Adam Phones Ltd is pleased to announce today that it has been accredited by AboveNet Communications as a Gold Partner. This new partnership enables Adam Phones to extend AboveNet’s broad range of high bandwidth connectivity solutions to clients at nearly 400 locations across London. As a Tier 1 carrier providing dedicated private optical circuits to businesses predominately in the finance and media sectors, AboveNet’s proposition is at the centre of Adam Phones desire to deliver high capacity, scalable and cost effective network solutions to its ever growing client base.
Adam Phones have been quietly revolutionising the way people are connected for over 23 years and is delighted that this new partnership with AboveNet continues to amplify its uncompromising approach to fusing leading connectivity products with a meticulous approach to service.
Abovenet’s Press Release at Reuters can be found here.
Research In Motion announced this week that latest BlackBerry 7 devices have been granted Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certification by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC).
The 140-2 certification is recognized by the U.S. and Canadian governments and is required under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 for devices to be used by government employees.
RIM has long produced extremely secure smartphones, which is why it has been the platform of choice financial and government workers for a decade. RIM’s PlayBook also achieved government clearance last summer making it the first tablet to get a security clearance.
Details of RIM’s press release can be found here.
Details of the security features of the BlackBerry smartphone can be found here.
Back in October, we announced that Research In Motion were Beta testing an online service that would allow companies that employ Microsoft Office 365, to extend their Microsoft Exchange Online capabilities to BlackBerry Smartphones.
After months of testing, this week RIM have launched it for prime use. The service, which comes at no additional cost, allows for remote management of devices, such as resetting passwords and locking down handsets, as well as synchronization of Exchange email, contacts and calendars. Continue reading »
