Upcoming Blackberry update::
Jan 22, 2008 RIM has announced that a new Blackberry software update should be popping up soon, most likely dropping in the first half of 2008.
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UPDATED: Collaborative environments, IM presence, and -- oh yeah -- workarounds to
address its patent troubles that threaten its BlackBerry network with a
shutdown in the United States.
Blackberry Curve 8300 Smartphone of the Future » Phone Reviews::
May 3, 2007 Blackberry Curve 8300 Smartphone of the Future on Phones Review. The Blackberry Curve 8300 Smartphone is probably one of the best smart
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These are some of the agenda items for Research In Motion and its
embattled BlackBerry network.
Faced with a looming injunction that would shut down its service in the
U.S., and ongoing litigation over a patent-infringement tussle with NTP, the
maker of the wildly popular wireless e-mail service said it has developed
and tested software workaround designs for all of its BlackBerry handsets
that work on its converged voice/data network in the United States.
The fixes could help RIM dodge a bullet, should a ruling on its patent
fight not go its way.
The usual legal disclaimers that are a part of RIM's public statements
these days apply here, too. RIM said it "believes it has strong legal and
factual arguments opposing an injunction," but has worked up the workarounds
as a contingency plan in case an injunction hits.
The company said there are only nine claims relating to three NTP patents
remaining in dispute in this litigation, and those claims are only directed
to specific implementations of certain aspects of the BlackBerry products
and services.
As a result, RIM said it has been able to modify its underlying
BlackBerry message-delivery system to "work around" the NTP patent claims.
Jim Balsillie, chairman and co-CEO of RIM, also said RIM is "pragmatic
and reasonable" in its willingness to strike a settlement with NTP "while
protecting RIM's business and partners."
His statement also called
"untenable" patent-holder and legal adversary NTP's public offer of a
"reasonable" license.
"It comprises illusory protection for RIM and its partners and requires a
lump-sum payment for the theoretical life of the patents even though the U.S.
Patent Office is expected to nullify them."
TiVo: TiVo Coming to BlackBerries, Eventually::
Sep 11, 2008 Hopefully that "future collaboration" part isn't too far off. RIM & TiVo Partner to Provide TiVo Mobile Entertainment Services on BlackBerry
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With legal maneuvering still an ongoing part of both companies' daily
existence, the workaround at least addresses concerns that BlackBerry
customers have raised over whether they would be cut off from the wireless
e-mail that has moved into mission-critical status with millions of
enterprise customers, including members of Congress and their staffs.
RIM said its workaround provides a contingency for customers and provides
a "counterbalance to NTP's threats."
The latest development comes about two weeks ahead of another court date
on the ongoing patent dispute between RIM and NTP. That's when the courts
decide whether to impose an injunction that could ultimately pull the plug
in all of RIM's U.S. messaging services.
U.S. District Judge James Spencer
is scheduled to hear testimony from both sides on Feb. 24.
Despite the legal wrangling, RIM firmly believes there is life after litigation and is looking to expand its popular BlackBerry device and service.
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