If you live in or have visited London you will know that at certain peak times hailing down a black cab can be rather difficult. But now, if you have the new 'Get Taxi' application on your BlackBerry, finding a cab couldn't be easier.
Just open the app and order a taxi. You can even view the black cab on a map as it travels to you. The driver will locate you using the GPS co-ordinates that your BlackBerry has supplied in the app. Payments can be made either by cash, credit card or if you are a regular user why not set up a personal or business account.

Get Taxi is a bit like an airline. The taxi doesn't fly but you can collect taxi miles which can be used in exchange for discounts, free rides and special offers. With social networking integrated you can even tweet your ride or post to Facebook, although I'm not sure that is a huge selling point!

If you take a taxi even once in a blue moon this app sounds too good to be true. I shall be testing it out next week and will report my findings. In the meantime you can download the app for free from the link below.

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Keeping in line with their security focused background, RIM has now announced that both the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 and BlackBerry Device Service have now gained FIPS 140-2 certification. The BlackBerry PlayBook having been the first FIPS certified tablet for deployment within U.S. federal government agencies and Australian government has maintained certification with each iteration of the OS and kernel and presumably, will continue to meet the gold standard IT and security organizations.

In addition to those items being certified, BlackBerry 7 devices are also FIPS 140-2 certified by the National Institute of Standards and technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC). In simpler words, BlackBerry remains secure and goverments will continue to use the devices and services no matter how many useless drivel articles pop up stating otherwise.

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Having data issues on your BlackBerry? We take a look at some common issues and how to fix them.

One of the common problems BlackBerry users face is data issues. The issues can be caused by various things in either the RIM or carrier network, and they usually hinder your device in some way. Data issues ranges from not being able to send/receive email to no BBM to no signal. When these things occur it's really hard to pin down just what the cause is, but with a few steps you can troubleshoot some common data issues on your own and most times be back up and running on your own (or at least get a better idea of the issue). Keep reading and we'll check out some common issues and their fixes.

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We have already enjoyed the low pricing of the BlackBerry PlayBook in the U.K. since the end of last year when we saw the 16GB model go down to £169, 32GB at £199 and 64GB at £249. The prices have pretty much remained the same, give and take a few quid depending on where you got one.

It seems that PC World has took to pricing down the BlackBerry PlayBook again. While the 64GB model is still showing as £249 the 16GB and 32GB models are now £129 and £149 respectively. With the 32GB model looking like an absolute bargain. So, if you're looking to get your hands on one you can get yourself a bargain now at PC World.  

With these discounts being made on the BlackBerry PlayBook it could be on par with the recent rumours of the PlayBook 4G coming as soon as July 31st in North America and perhaps here in the U.K. soon after. Your thoughts and comments welcome on that matter.

For more information and to purchase a BlackBerry PlayBook from PC World 

The increasingly popular BlackBerry Curve 9320 has arrived in white and is now available to order from Three UK. The latest Curve model has been picking up momentum not just in the UK but also in Asia. Mainly for its low cost, however, the low cost shouldn't fool you. It's a small package that packs some umph. With the BBM hotkey, it makes it super convenient to access you BBM messages from wherever you are within the device. It is already preinstalled with BlackBerry OS 7.1 and also comes with built-in FM Radio so if you are one who likes to listen to the radio, you don't have to worry about using up data to do so.

The BlackBerry Curve 9320 is available on Pay as you go for £139.99 plus top-up. You can also get it on a 24 month contract from £15 per month and includes Three's All-You-Can-Eat data.

For more information and to order the BlackBerry Curve 9320 in white from Three UK 

Sprint has officially released OS 7.1.0.580 for the BlackBerry Curve 9350. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for findings, fixes and more discussion. Thanks rroyy!

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Facebook has once again been updated in the Beta Zone, this time to version 3.2.0.7. It brings along with it a few minor updates as well as some bug fixes, so if you're a Facebooker you'll want to grab it. It shouldn't be too much longer before this one officially hits App World, so give it a good run through and be sure to send in any feedback. Hit the link below to download.

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July 27, 2012

Today Only: Buy the BlackBerry Leather Holster and save $29.04!

The BlackBerry Leather Holster is made of genuine leather and fits the Bold 9780 and 9700, Curve 9300 3G, 9330, 8530 and 8520. It's equipped with a locking swivel clip to adjust the holster for maximum wearing comfort. The case is also designed to preserve the battery life of your device while in the holster by enabling sleep-mode instantly.

List Price: $39.99      Today Only: $10.95

Deal also available in Canada store

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Research In Motion's flagship device, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, has made its way in the China. The sleek and sexy Bold model, with its buttery smooth keyboard, will come already preinstalled with BlackBerry OS 7.1. It includes the ability to use the device as a mobile hotspot, as well as being able to make use of the BlackBerry Device Analyzer, which allows you to monitor applications on your BlackBerry. You can check out our how-to guide for to find out more.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is available from RIM authorised retailers and you can get the full list of those stores on the China BlackBerry website. No prices have been confirmed so please check your local retailer for this information.

For more information on purchasing the Bold 9900 in China 

Press Release

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Smartphone Launches in China 

Beijing, China - July 26, 2012 -- Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched the BlackBerry® Bold^TM 9900 smartphone in China.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet and offers the perfect combination of a high-performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. It also comes with the new BlackBerry® 7.1 OS (operating system).

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Claro Ecuador has officially released OS 7.1.0.569 for the BlackBerry Torch 9860. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below for findings, fixes and more discussion. Thanks, @rr_yy!

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