The New York Times application for BlackBerry 10 is a fantastic news reader.  Maybe some get discouraged by the premium subscriptions required for navigating beyond the main page.  It looks like you can get New York Times unlimited access as a special promotion for BlackBerry 10 until June 26th!  Head over to BlackBerry World and download the app to be enrolled while the offer lasts.

Some of you might be missing themes from the legacy BlackBerry devices as you have upgraded to a Z10 or Q10.  S4BB makes it possible to get some customization to your home screen with their free application called Theme.  We got the word that the application recently updated to version 1.3.0.4 adding a few new goodies:

 

• 10 new themes to choose from
• Choose images from your device
• Use a picture that was taken from your camera

The only thing I am particular about is that I would prefer having a separate image on the lock screen, as we are capable of doing so on other platforms such as iOS.  This of course is not limited by the application, but more or so on the operating system itself.  Either way, this is a great app to download to switch up your wallpapers and home screen look. Check out Theme by S4BB free in BlackBerry World today. 

   

There are many flashlight applications for BlackBerry as we have been seeing for years and years.  S4BB has a pretty decent free application with a one button interface and sleek UI.  We got the word this morning that the Flashlight Pro application has updated with a fresh look and gives you the ability to have the light on solid or as a strobe light.  Don’t get discouraged by the app title having “Pro” in it as it is still free.  Features include:

• Flashlight goes on right when you open the app!
• Uses both the camera light and screen light as a flashlight.
• Camera light will never turn off! No time limit!
• Sets the brightness of the screen-light to full brightness for extra lighting.
• Useful help screen for quick reference.
• Sends out a SOS Morse Message in an endless loop by turning the camera light and screen light on and off according to the international Morse code.

Flashlight Pro Camera Light for BlackBerry 10 >>

It looks like another BlackBerry Jam session took off in Belgrade, Serbia with a pretty awesome turnaround – 400 developers!  Check out the video above to see highlights from the event.  Nice teaser before we attend BlackBerry Live and Jam next week in Orlando!  Thanks Branko for sharing this one!

Previously we were teased of the BlackBerry R-Series in individual screenshots, one of which appeared in red color.  This time around, we get a better look at the device and see it side by side with Z10 and Q10 for comparison purposes.  Furthermore, some specs of the device leaked out as well:

• 3.1-inch display, 720 x 720 resolution
• 5MP rear camera, front camera
• Support to shoot up to 2560 x 1920 resolution photos
• 2GB of RAM
• 8GB internal storage
• 1800 mAh non-removable Battery
• BlackBerry 10.1 OS

Interesting to see the screen resolution at 720 x 720, as some may have assumed it would be smaller.  Hit the jump below to check out more leaked images.

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  Along with Six Guns, Real Football 2013 also made its debut by Gameloft for the BlackBerry 10 platform.  This one is the updated 2013 version, as we were stuck on 2011 on the BlackBerry PlayBook for a really long time.  This game is free and includes in app purchases for upgrades and player revives.  Game play is definitely a lot more interactive than before as it includes a lot of team management, not just the same soccer game over and over.  Check it out at BlackBerry World free today.

Real Football 2013 for BlackBerry 10 >>

With the BlackBerry Z10 around, and the Q10 on the way, of course you might want some tutorials or general information on your device.  Since at this time it’s most likely the Z10, BlackBerry has a section on their YouTube channel dedicated to How To clips and tutorials for the BlackBerry Z10.  These tutorials include overviews of swipe gestures, camera, media, web browsing and more!  Click the link below to check out more information.

BlackBerry Z10 Tutorials YouTube Channel >>

  Gameloft launched their hit game Six Guns last week – now available in BlackBerry World.  Six Guns takes you through a wild west adventure where you can race horses, reclaim your fort and catch the bad guys.  Includes 19 weapons and 8 horses to choose from with a variety of various clothing to wrap your character in.  The game is free to download and includes in-app purchases which allows you to advance your character in upgrades.  Click the link below to grab your copy today!

Six Guns for BlackBerry 10 >>

For those who enjoyed Plants vs Zombies on other platforms, or PlayBook OS – the wait is over as BlackBerry 10 now is supported.  The game has grown in popularity over the years through other platforms such as Android and iOS, so it was nice to see it come to BlackBerry eventually.  Only downside is that if you purchased it on your BlackBerry PlayBook, you’ll have to buy it again on your Z10 for $2.99.  I do know that sometimes we see apps that require separate purchases on tablets and their respective mobile devices, but it would have been nice to see fall under the same ownership as we’ve seen in other content in BlackBerry World.  For now, get your game on for $2.99 on your BlackBerry Z10.

 

Plants vs Zombies for BlackBerry 10 >>

As BlackBerry 10 is fully supported on an enterprise level, it’s always good to see which companies have gone with the upgrade, or remained with their legacy BlackBerry devices.  Here’s a nice use case from a large international law firm Clifford Chance in the UK who has decided to go with BlackBerry 10 as their mobile solution.  They are estimated to utilize about 1,600 devices which are a mix of the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10. Check out the full press release below:

 

London, UK and Waterloo, ON – International law firm Clifford Chance and BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) today announced that Clifford Chance will roll out 1,600 BlackBerry® 10 smartphones with  BlackBerry’s recently launched Enterprise Mobility Management solution, BlackBerry® Enterprise Service 10. Clifford Chance is a long-standing BlackBerry customer, with BlackBerry smartphones at the core of the law firm’s enterprise mobility strategy for over 10 years. The firm’s new investment in BlackBerry 10 will see 1,600 employees, initially in the UK, being issued with BlackBerry® Z10 (all touch) and BlackBerry® Q10 (touch with physical keyboard.) smartphones, beginning early this summer. 

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