Thoughts on the BlackBerry 10

Yesterday, Research in Motion (okay, BlackBerry – new stock symbols are BB (TSX) and BBRY (NYSE)), announced its two new devices, the Q10 and Z10  both operating under the revamped BlackBerry 10 system.  These devices, of which one (Z10) is touch screen and the other (Q10), a keyboard, features a supposedly improved camera (though not […]

Dealing With an Uncool Phone

A couple of months ago, my Blackberry died.  And I mean died.  As in I was getting a White Screen of Death.  Though my carrier said that they’d fix it, I was in a hurry to have a smartphone for an upcoming event.  I purchased another Blackberry (no contract) because it was more affordable and […]

Versatile Phone Case Giveaway!- HAS CLOSED – CONGRATS ERIN!

To celebrate DelectablyChic! reaching 1,000 followers on Twitter, we are giving away this versatile Poppy leather universal phone case by Coach ($58 US/Canada).  This is truly a versatile case and can fit Blackberries, iPhones, all sorts of Androids as well as non-smart phones.  It also compartments inside for cards, so this could be your wallet! […]

Apps On Their Way Out? Maybe!

The biggest complaint for Playbook, other than the lack of a native e-mail client are the lack of apps.  However, after having the chance to play with the latest tablet to hit the markets, the lack of apps doesn’t really hinder in the device’s performance.   Non-organization or gaming apps are used on handheld devices, whether […]

RIM’s Playbook Gets Mixed Reviews

According to reports, Research in Motion’s Playbook, which will be released to the public on Tuesday, has been receiving not-so-great reviews from critics.  While many love the device’s ability to run Flash sites and  its fast browser, many did not like the fact that there was no native e-mail application nor did it have the […]

Playbook Launches 4/19; Available for Pre-Order As of 3/22

According to reports from sources like the Globe and Mail, Research in Motion’s long-awaited Playbook is now available for pre-order at BestBuy as of today, March 22, 2011.  The official North American launch date for the device is April 19.  This is a little later than expected – the rumoured launch date was some time […]

OS 6 on Blackberry Bold 9700

Cynthia Cheng Mintz I recently upgraded my BlackBerry’s operating system to OS 6, which is used on all of the new devices.  My BlackBerry is over a year old and ran on OS 5 until last Thursday.  While I was happy with OS 5, I was curious to see what I could get out of […]

Twitter App Review: HootSuite and SocialScope

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Well, UberSocial is back now, complete with ring tone alerts (an updated app was created this morning due to a glitch in the one released last night).  During the Great Uber Outtage of 2011 this past weekend, I tried two alternatives Twitter alternatives on my Blackberry, HootSuite and SocialScope.  Both apps, unlike UberSocial or […]

ÜberSocial Now Working, Glitches Remain

Cynthia Cheng Mintz The Blackberry app formerly known as ÜberTwitter was reactivated Sunday evening under its new name, ÜberSocial.  However, one issue still remains.  Ringtone alerts don’t appear in Blackberry settings, meaning that users do not know whether they have new mentions or direct messages unless they actually look at their devices.  There is no […]

Playbook On or Shortly After March 15 and other RIM News

As you probably have realized by now, we here at DelectablyChic! are pretty obsessed with Playbook updates.  A while ago, RIM announced that people looking to develop apps for the upcoming Playbook will be eligible to get a free Playbook from them.  The deadline to enter their app, which must meet Blackberry App World’s guidelines, […]