As you already know, Skype for BlackBerry 10 was announced available for the BlackBerry Q10 officially.  It was indicated also that it would be compatible with OS 10.1+, which currently the Z10 only resides on 10.0, officially at least.  However, the bar file has been leaked and has been confirmed to work on Z10’s even with the current 10.0 version operating system on it.  Props to the guys at BlackBerryOS for spotting this one! Note that you’ll have to sideload this one as we can all say goodbye to the old days where “OTA” was made possible.

 

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So a couple days ago, the Skype Preview for BlackBerry Q10 on OS 10.1 and was made available in BlackBerry World.  Now it looks like Skype has officially announced it on their blog, and also adds that they are still working close with BlackBerry on making the app better for its final release.  Remember this one’s only a preview so there is definitely more to come.  Currently it is for OS 10.1 and on the Q10.  But as mentioned by BlackBerry, 10.1 should be launching for the Z10 in the next coming weeks so everyone will be able to hop on the Skype wagon soon.  Maybe by BlackBerry Live?

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A new OS update has been released today for AT&T BlackBerry Z10′s.  This one is 10.0.10.116 from the AT&T side, but actual OS is 10.0.10.822.  The update brings improved battery life and better support for third party applications.  The update is small in size – only 44MB so it shouldn’t take long to download and install.  Let us know your thoughts post upgrading if any of the above (or other stuff) is a noticeable change!

Thanks shiggity and everyone else for sending this in!

UPDATE: We did receive an update from BlackBerry all changes only minutes after posting here, please see more info after the jump below.

As you may have noticed by now, the Twitter and Facebook applications on BlackBerry 10 were not so great at one point as they lacked a lot functionality offered for other platforms, or even the legacy BlackBerry devices.  However, we have seen a couple updates roll out which slowly brought back some of those features we missed.  According to CrackBerry, there seems to be another update currently rolling out now, but seems to not include all functionality we’d like to see.  I have not yet received this update yet, but I guess it could take some time to reach out to all.

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A highlight I consider worth the mention is the number of BlackBerry devices shipped according to the earnings report. So as we previously mentioned, six million devices were shipped last quarter, where a million of them were BlackBerry 10. Keep in mind that the stat reflects on markets  including the UK which recieved the device first right after the January 30th launch event and Canada which was less than a month. The device is now available in the US over T-Mobile AT&T and At last Verizon today.

It is late in the afternoon, but for all those who are just getting out of work, you can head over to your local T-Mobile store and pick up a BlackBerry Z10 if you have been waiting.  T-Mobile comes in second as AT&T launched last Friday in the United States.  Also, check out the Z10 at the PocketBerry Phone Store for $199.99 or through T-Mobile for $99.99 where you pay off the rest of the device over time ($18 per month).

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As the US is now being served with the BlackBerry Z10, we notice more applications targeted toward the region are launching. A few days ago we finally received the official Kindle application which was definitely long waited for. Today eBay launches their application officially for the Z10. However it is an Android side load but works pretty smoothly. In the description we notice that an update with better notifications is on the way too. Good to see knowing it’s not an Android port thrown our way and left as is. Either way, head over to BlackBerry World and grab your copy of eBay. Now if only the Amazon application would launch already.

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At last, AT&T customers who currently hold the BlackBerry Z10 can enjoy an awesome OS update today.  This one’s higher than the usual at 10.0.10.88.  Also, the update is 732MB, not the average incremental update we’d expect with all other carriers pushing out 150MB at a time or so.  I just got around to update this moments ago, and the update didn’t take long to complete, other than the download for a half hour, but the device seems a bit more responsive when switching between applications and my Calendar app certainly does not crash anymore which is always nice.  Oh yea, the AT&T applications that have been preloaded as well unfortunately..

To grab this update, just head over to Software Updates in options and you’ll be on your way! You’ll need to stay plugged in and a solid WiFi connection.

Previously Sprint decided to hold off on carrying the BlackBerry Z10, but will carry the Q10 with a full QWERTY keyboard.  However, a new rumor is among us (courtesy of AllThingsD) that Sprint is looking to carry a next generation BlackBerry 10 device which is expected to launch this summer.  There’s no word on exclusives here, but we’re interested to read more into what this new device may be.

Ever since the launch of BlackBerry 10, there has been some buzz on the native Twitter application with various limitations, leading users to go for other third party applications available in BlackBerry World.  We just got the word from BlackBerry that both the Twitter and LinkedIn applications have updated to version 10.0.1 including lots of great enhancements – catering to what users have been waiting for.  Nothing for the Facebook application yet, but I’m sure something is in the works.  Any way, the update for Twitter and LinkedIn will only be available in the US once the device becomes available later this month – that’s the only sad face for now.  Hit the jump for more info on the changes.

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