BBM for Android and iOS now LIVE in the Philippines

UPDATE [9/22/2013]: Blackberry disabled the leaked BBM for Android app due to overwhelming traffic and says it caused an issue to their part. If you install the APK now and attempt to login or register, you will be redirected to the BBM webpage and there's no way to login. We'll update thei page once the offical APK becomes available in Google Play.

As most of you know, September 21 is the launch of BBM on Android worldwide, and a day after for iOS. However it turns out it's the other way around in the Philippines. iPhone users get to see and download BBM from the App store, while fake BBM apps continue to flood Google's Play Store, and the original BBM app is nowhere to be found.

As you see on the screenshot below, you can login using your existing Blackberry ID, however it will provide new a new PIN, just like when you upgrade to a newer Blackberry phone. I also need to point out that logging-in did not import my existing BBM contacts from my old Blackberry (which is weird and needs to work on to). Other than that, so far so good. It gives me the same feel of the same old BBM on the Blackberry. I am also able to invite and chat with BBM users on Android, iOS, and Blackberry platforms.

Anyway, to tease you more, here are photos of BBM on Android installed in my phone and friend's tablet. You can also add me on BBM. Enjoy the photos!

Can't wait for it to appear on Play store? Follow this link, download, and  install the APK. Enjoy! 

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Blackberry Philippines' Time to Swap & Switch Promo

Blackberry is getting aggressive in selling more Blackberry in the Philippines as they have added the newest phone in their line-up, The Blackberry Q5. In case you don't know, Q5 is the budget-friendly version of the Q10. However, I was informed that the Philippines will only get the 3G version, and not the LTE version of the phone. Not a good move eh, considering it's SRP is P18,990. 

They also added the Q5 in their latest campaign  which is "Swap & Switch: wherein you trade-in your old/new phone phone for any Blackberry of your choice. I personally think the trade-in values are not that good, so just sell your phone online, and buy any Blackberry you want.

Anyway, if still you want to trade-in your old phones or gadgets your may use the Blackberry Swap & Switch calculator from their Facebook page, or you may look at the reference below for the trade-in values of your beloved or pre-loved phones:

Apple
Apple iPad 16GB (WiFi + 3G);
3060;
Apple iPad 16GB (WiFi);
2700
Apple iPad 2 16GB (WiFi + 3G)
7380
Apple iPad 2 16GB (WiFi)
6480
Apple iPad 2 32GB (WiFi + 3G)
7740
Apple iPad 2 32GB (WiFi)
6840
Apple iPad 2 64GB (WiFi + 3G)
8100
Apple iPad 2 64GB (WiFi)
7200
Apple iPad 32GB (WiFi + 3G)
3420
Apple iPad 32GB (WiFi)
3060
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 16GB (Wifi)
7200
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 16GB (Wifi+4G)
8100
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 32GB (Wifi)
7560
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 32GB (Wifi+4G)
8460
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 64GB (Wifi)
7920
Apple iPad 3rd Generation 64GB (Wifi+4G)
8820
Apple iPad 4th Generation 128GB (Wifi)
10440
Apple iPad 4th Generation 128GB (Wifi+4G)
12960
Apple iPad 4th Generation 16GB (Wifi)
9000
Apple iPad 4th Generation 16GB (Wifi+4G)
11340
Apple iPad 4th Generation 32GB (Wifi)
9360
Apple iPad 4th Generation 32GB (Wifi+4G)
11700
Apple iPad 4th Generation 64GB (Wifi)
9720
Apple iPad 4th Generation 64GB (Wifi+4G)
12060
Apple iPad 64GB (WiFi + 3G)
3780
Apple iPad 64GB (WiFi)
3420
Apple iPad Mini 16GB (WiFi + 4G)
9180
Apple iPad Mini 16GB (WiFi)
7020
Apple iPad Mini 32GB (WiFi + 4G)
9540
Apple iPad Mini 32GB (WiFi)
7380
Apple iPad Mini 64GB (WiFi + 4G)
9900
Apple iPad Mini 64GB (WiFi)
7560
Apple iPhone 3G 16GB
720
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB
648
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
1548
Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB
1728
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB
1188
Apple iPhone 4 16GB
6120
Apple iPhone 4 16GB Locked
2970
Apple iPhone 4 32GB
6228
Apple iPhone 4 32GB Locked
3078
Apple iPhone 4 8GB
5868
Apple iPhone 4 8GB Locked
2718
Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
9000
Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Locked
6480
Apple iPhone 4S 32GB
9360
Apple iPhone 4S 32GB Locked
6840
Apple iPhone 4S 64GB
9720
Apple iPhone 4S 64GB Locked
7200
Apple iPhone 5 16GB
11160
Apple iPhone 5 16GB Locked
8640
Apple iPhone 5 32GB
11340
Apple iPhone 5 32GB Locked
8820
Apple iPhone 5 64GB
11520
Apple iPhone 5 64GB Locked
9000

BlackBerry 
BlackBerry 8520
1260
BlackBerry 9105
1368
BlackBerry 9220
1620
BlackBerry 9300
1440
BlackBerry 9320
1800
BlackBerry 9360
1800
BlackBerry 9380
1800
BlackBerry 9700
1800
BlackBerry 9780
1980
BlackBerry 9790
3600
BlackBerry 9800
2088
BlackBerry 9810
2520
BlackBerry 9860
3060
BlackBerry 9900
3600
BlackBerry Q10
8280
BlackBerry Z10
7920

Dell
Dell Streak
1260

HTC
HTC 7 Mozart
432
HTC 7 Trophy
432
HTC 8S
2160
HTC 8X
2880
HTC ChaCha
720
HTC Desire
432
HTC Desire C
540
HTC Desire HD
1080
HTC Desire S
1080
HTC Desire Z
432
HTC Explorer
288
HTC Google Nexus One
360
HTC HD mini
180
HTC HD2
540
HTC Hero
360
HTC Incredible S
1260
HTC Legend
360
HTC Magic
180
HTC One S
2160
HTC One V
1260
HTC One X
2880
HTC Radar
720
HTC Sensation
1620
HTC Sensation XE
1800
HTC Sensation XL
2520
HTC Smart
108
HTC Wildfire
288
HTC Wildfire S
360

LG
LG C199
432
LG E400 Optimus L3
288
LG E405 Optimus L3 Dual
360
LG E425 Optimus L3 II
720
LG E435 Optimus L3 II Dual
792
LG E450 Optimus L5 II
1440
LG E455 Optimus L5 II E455
1512
LG E612 Optimus L5
1440
LG E615 Optimus L5 Dual
1512
LG E960 Nexus 4 16GB
6120
LG E975 Optimus G E975
5760
LG E988 Optimus G Pro
9000
LG KP500
108
LG KU990
108
LG P500
540
LG P705 Optimus L7
1620
LG P713 Optimus L7 II
1800
LG P715 Optimus L7 II Dual
1872
LG P768 Optimus L9
2880
LG P875 Optimus F5
5400
LG P880
3240
LG P895 Optimus Vu
4140
LG P920
1260
LG P936 Optimus True HD LTE
5760
LG P940
1980
LG P970
1080
LG P990
1080
LG T375 Cookie Smart
288

Motorola
Motorola MB525 Defy
540
Motorola MB525 Defy Plus
540
Motorola Xoom (WiFi + 3G)
2160
Motorola Xoom (WiFi)
1440
Motorola XT615
900
Motorola XT910
2160

Nokia
Nokia 2700 Classic
180
Nokia 2730
180
Nokia 3710 F
432
Nokia 5800
792
Nokia 6120 Classic
432
Nokia 6303 Classic
360
Nokia 6310i
216
Nokia 6500 Classic
432
Nokia 6700 Classic
1440
Nokia 8800 Arte
10800
Nokia 8800 Sirocco
2700
Nokia 8910i
540
Nokia C1-01
216
Nokia C3-00
720
Nokia C3-01
540
Nokia C5-00
900
Nokia E5-00
720
Nokia E51
720
Nokia E52
1080
Nokia E63
540
Nokia E71
720
Nokia E72
1080
Nokia E90
2880
Nokia Lumia 520
1980
Nokia Lumia 520 Locked
1080
Nokia Lumia 620
2520
Nokia Lumia 620 Locked
1620
Nokia Lumia 710
1512
Nokia Lumia 710 Locked
612
Nokia Lumia 720
3600
Nokia Lumia 720 Locked
2700
Nokia Lumia 800
1512
Nokia Lumia 820
2880
Nokia Lumia 820 Locked
1980
Nokia Lumia 900
1980
Nokia Lumia 900 Locked
1080
Nokia Lumia 920
5040
Nokia Lumia 920 Locked
4140
Nokia N8
2160
Nokia N95 8G
900

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab - P1000 (WiFi + 3G)
3240
Samsung Galaxy Tab - P1010 (WiFi)
1800
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - P7500 (WiFi + 3G)
3960
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - P7510 (WiFi)
2880
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 – P5100 (WiFi + 3G)
4680
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 – P5110 (WiFi)
3600
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100(Wifi+3G)
6120
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110(Wifi)
5040
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 - P6800 (WiFi + 3G)
5400
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 - P6810 (WiFi)
4320
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - P7300 (WiFi + 3G)
3960
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - P7310 (WiFi)
2880
Samsung I8150 Galaxy W
1440
Samsung I8160 Galaxy Ace 2
2340
Samsung I8190 Galaxy S3 Mini
3060
Samsung I9000 Galaxy
1800
Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance
2340
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S2
3600
Samsung I9250 Galaxy Nexus
2520
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S3
7560
Samsung I9305 Galaxy S3 Lte
7200
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
13140
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 Lte
12600
Samsung N7000 Galaxy Note
5040
Samsung N7100 Galaxy Note II
9000
Samsung N7105 Galaxy Note II Lte
8640
Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y
900
Samsung S5570 Galaxy Mini
1080
Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace
1152
Samsung S6500 Galaxy Mini 2
1080

Sony
Sony C6603 Xperia Z
8280
Sony C6603 Xperia Z Locked
7380
Sony Ericsson LT15 Arc
1980
Sony Ericsson LT18 Arc S
2160
Sony Ericsson MT11 Neo V
1440
Sony Ericsson MT15 Neo
1620
Sony Ericsson ST18 Ray
1800
Sony Ericsson U1
720
Sony Ericsson W595
180
Sony Ericsson W715
288
Sony Ericsson W995
792
Sony Ericsson X10
900
Sony Ericsson X8
432
Sony LT22 Xperia P
3240
Sony LT22 Xperia P Locked
2340
Sony LT25 Xperia V
2700
Sony LT25 Xperia V Locked
1800
Sony LT26 Xperia S
4860
Sony LT26 Xperia S Locked
3960
Sony LT26W Xperia Acro S
4500
Sony LT26W Xperia Acro S Locked
3600
Sony LT28 Xperia Ion
4680
Sony LT28 Xperia Ion Locked
3780
Sony LT30 Xperia T
5400
Sony LT30 Xperia T Locked
4500
Sony LT36 Xperia Z
8640
Sony LT36 Xperia Z Locked
7740
Sony M35H Xperia SP C5302
5040
Sony M35H Xperia SP C5302 Locked
4140
Sony MT27 Xperia Sola
2340
Sony MT27 Xperia Sola Locked
1440
Sony ST25 Xperia U
1980
Sony ST25 Xperia U Locked
1080
Sony ST26 Xperia J
1620
Sony ST26 Xperia J Locked
720
Sony ST27 Xperia Go
2160
Sony ST27 Xperia Go Locked
1260
Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi + 4G)
9000
Sony Xperia Tablet Z (WiFi + 4G) Locked
8100

Blackberry 10 Launch Round-up

The most awaited announcement today is over! Blackberry 10 is officially announced and RIM made several announcements today. See the items below for a quick round-up of today's launch, taken from my twitter account. http://www.twitter.com/JBTizon

• RIM renames company to Blackberry.

• Blackberry Q10 and Blackberry Z10 announced. #Blackberry10

 

• Blackberry Flow being demonstrated #Blackberry10
• Blackberry Peek. Multitasking #Blackberry10
• Blackberry Hub integrates social networking and messaging #Blackberry10
• Blackberry keyboard being demoed #Blackberry10

 

• Blackberry Balance is separating work and life #BlackBerry10 

 

• BBM now supports video call. Called BBM Video. Plus Screenshare which acts like a remote control #Blackberry10 

• Blackberry Remember. I dont remember what it is for.. hahaha #Blackberry10

• Blackberry camera TIMESHIFT. Select the best faceshot #Blackberry10 

• Blackberry Storymaker is a media/video editor #Blackberry10

 

• 70,000 applications on Blackberry world. Skype, SAP, WhatsApp, Angry Birds commited to #Blackberry10 

• Philippines is not included in top market of #Blackberry10
• United Kingdom gets #Blackberry10 devices tomorrow.
• Alicia Keys announced as Global Creative Director for #Blackberry10 
• Blackberry keep moving project

 

Follow me on Twitter for more quick news and updates! http://www.twitter.com/JBTizon

Sun Postpaid Promo - January 2013

Sun Cellular really made an impact on most Filipinos when they introduced the country's first Unlimited Call & Text Service. They also made an impact on their competitors when a late-comer in the mobile network industry is the first one to have 1,000,000 subscribers. Thanks to its great line-up of phones and affordable services.

If you are planning to switch or getting your first postpaid plan, why won't you consider getting Sun? Here's their latest offers for you!

Plan 600: Sun Droid Rush (Alcatel T10 ICS Tablet and Glory X918N)

 Plan 999: Sun Droid Rush (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 WiFi & Galaxy Y)

Blackberry Plans (Plan 600, Plan 999, Plan 1699)

Plan 1699 (Plan 1500 + 199 add-on)

Source: Sun Facebook Page

Globe Postpaid Promos - January 2013

If you are planning to get a postpaid plan from Globe, then today is the best time to get it!

Promo #1: Valid only starting today (17th) 'til Sunday (20th) at select branches.

Promo #2: Get the Blackberry 9220 at Plan 299 (Plus 99 BBM Add-on required) Total of P398/mo


Promo #3: Get the Samsung Galaxy S3 with free Car charger under Plan 1799 when you apply ONLINE!



I will not advise you to get the Blackberry 9220 as BB10 will be announced (or available) on January 30. These plans will have a lock-in period of 24 months or 2 years, so think carefully before deciding to get one.


All photos are from Globe's Facebook Page. I do not own these pictures as I only used them for reference

Globe Blackberry MAX's price drops to P599/month! BB users rejoiced!

It's already confirmed that there is a price drop on Globe's Blackberry MAX service from P999 to P599. (Thanks for the heads-up, Nikka). I guess this is a way for Globe to push more subscribers to use Blackberry. 

For those who don't know what Blackberry MAX is, it is also known as Super Surf for Blackberry. With this service, you get unlimited surfing, connect to your social networks, send and receive email (real-time), BBM and other instant messaging service, video streaming and tethering.

The change was implemented last August 6, 2011 and was announced over twitter. See link and screenshot below from @talk2Globe 

 

Here are the details:

To register to 30-Day Blackberry Max, just text BBMAX599 to 8888. Registration fee: P599 (new rate, effective August 6, 2011).
-To check STATUS for 30-day BB MAX, text BBMAX599 STATUS to 8888 for free.
-To UNSUBSCRIBE from 30-day BB MAX, text BBMAX599 OFF to 8888 for free.

►Super Surf for Blackberry MAX prepaid has 2 other available variants. Pls refer below:

•1-Day Blackberry Max for only P 50: To register, text BBMAX50 to 8888.
-To check STATUS for 1-day BB MAX , text BBMAX STATUS to 8888 for free.
-To UNSUBSCRIBE from 1-day BB MAX, text BBMAX OFF to 8888 for free.

•5-Day Blackberry Max for only P 220: To register, text BBMAX220 to 8888.
-To check STATUS for 5-day BB MAX , text BBMAX STATUS to 8888 for free.
-To UNSUBSCRIBE from 5-day BB MAX, text BBMAX OFF to 8888 for free.

*Super Surf for BlackBerry MAX offers: Unlimited Surfing, Email, IM, Social Networking on BB APN + Unlimited Downloading and Streaming on Internet APN

*P1 maintaining balance to continue using the service
Thanks!

*Globe prepaid and Postpaid Plan subscriber powered by a BlackBerry handset or a BlackBerry-connect handset can avail of this offer except for subscribers of the following
a. Extension Plans
a. Load Tipid Plans (Below P500)
b. Load Allowance Plans
b. iPhone Plans
c. Globe Broadband Tattoo Plans

Subscribers who currently have other data add-on plans may avail of the Super Surf for BlackBerry MAX offer, provided that they terminate their existing add-on plan first before subscribing to Super Surf for BlackBerry MAX. These include subscribers with the following add-on plans: a. Mobile Surfing Plans b. Personal Blackberry Add-on Plans (450, 700, 850, 1100) c. Super Surf d. Super Surf for BlackBerry

*Subscribers who have registered to time-based charging (P5 for 15 minutes) may avail BlackBerry Max and they don't need to opt-out from the time-based charging service. PROMO PERIOD: MAY 29 - December 31, 2011

*Prepaid subscribers on a 30-day variant who registers on August 6, 2011 onwards will be on the new lowered rate of P599/ 30 days.Prepaid subscribers will be prompted to register to BBMAX599 instead.

To access video streaming please advise subscribers to configure their units. Please see procedures below.

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS TO ACCESS VIDEO STREAMING
1.) Go to Options
2.) Go to Advanced Options
3.) Go to TCP/IP
4.) Make sure the APN Settings Enabled option is checked.
5.) Key in the correct APN:
For postpaid: internet.globe.com.ph
For prepaid: http.globe.com.ph
6.) Save and Close

*IMPORTANT REMINDER: Postpaid subscribers who are subscribed to Super surf for BlackBerry Max while roaming can access BIS and services available to Super Surf for BlackBerry Max. However, roaming rates will apply.

Sources:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c8994n ;

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c8eudg

 

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c85orb ;  

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c81ead ;

SALE ALERT: Globe Blackberry Curve 3G, Free at Plan Fully-Loaded Plan 999 or SuperSurf 999

Here's great news this rainy season—BlackBerry Curve 9300 3G is now FREE at My Super Plan or My SuperSurf Plan 999,* exclusively for online applications! This is one plan lower than the regular offer, so grab it now!

With BlackBerry Curve 9300 3G, you can multitask while on the go. Email, text, and socialize wherever you are. Surf and download attachments with ease. Never lose your way with built-in Maps and GPS. It has these other cool features too:

   • 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth enabled
   • Full QWERTY keypad
   • Access to Facebook, Twitter, Email, Chat, and BlackBerry Messenger

 

The offer also comes with 1 FREE month of BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Messaging service, so you can enjoy your new BlackBerry Curve 9300 3G even more.

 

On top of these offers, you also get 3 FREEBIES from these choices:

A. Free 10 minutes of calls & 200 SMS to GLOBE/TM
B. Free 5 minutes of calls & 25 SMS to OTHER NETWORKS
C. Free 20 minutes of IDD calls & 10 ISMS to 10 destinations
D. Free 3 hours of MOBILE SURFING (not available to My SuperSurf Plan)
E. Free MY SUPER ONE (Unlimited call & text to 1 Globe/TM number)

Promo is extended until August 7, 2011.

For new Postpaid line applications only. Standard Postpaid Terms and Conditions apply.

*Under 30-month lock-up period.


Click here to order! 

Sun Blackberry Package P999

The Complete BlackBerry Package is now available only from Sun! With just P999/mo, get a BlackBerry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Service, Unlimited Mobile Internet and Call and Text Unlimited (Sun-to-Sun). Visit The Sun Shop now or call 200 for more details.


HOLDING PERIOD: 30 months


This plan is similar to Sun's Call&Surf Plan 999, but only applicable for Blackberry users. I believe this is one of RIM's plan to penetrate further in the Asian or Philippine market.