BlackBerry 10 sales training manual leaks, hints at 70,000 apps at launch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Now that CES 2013 is done with, the biggest tech story of the year so far is RIM's huge multi-country launch of its new BlackBerry 10 operating system and the much awaited, and often leaked, next-gen BlackBerry smartphones. While that significant launch is 14 days away, the news stream has been constant and a recent sales training manual leak reveals even more.

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BlackBerry 10 to launch on January 30, 2013

We finally have a date for one of the most anticipated smartphone releases. The launch of Research In Motion's BlackBerry 10 OS and devices will be on January 30, 2013. RIM expects to have a sizeable number of apps to get new users up and running. This is very exciting news and I am happy that RIM has committed to a date and is working towards that target. It is evident that BB10 is designed more around work and lifestyle than previous BlackBerry products so it should be interesting to see how RIM meets needs in those areas.

The promise? "BlackBerry 10 will offer a large catalog of the leading applications from across the globe and across all categories, including Games, Productivity, Social, Lifestyle and Leisure, Multimedia and Published Content, as well as applications designed for business and enterprise use." We sure hope so. Hit jump for more details from RIM's official press release.

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RIM releases Software Update 2.1 for BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM released BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1. This update, which is available for the Wi-Fi-only BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, offers a range of new capabilities and security features for consumers, enterprises and developers. It brings the venerable PlayBook one step closer towards the BlackBerry 10 update slated for next year. Hit jump for the full spread of PlayBook 2.1 features

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RIM outlines vision for BlackBerry 10 at developer event

Research In Motion kicked off BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 in San Jose, California. Addressing 1500 developers and community leaders, CEO Thorsten Heins previewed additional elements of the BlackBerry 10 user experience, and provided an overview of how RIM is delivering on the company’s vision for BlackBerry 10. 

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