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US agency shifts from BlackBerry 
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Feb 15, 2012 | Comment Now 
17,000-strong user base tested for iPhone, Android.
 
RIM asks developers to embed BBM chat 
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RIM asks developers to embed BBM chat
Jul 29, 2011 | Comment Now 
Seeks integration in third-party apps.
 
PlayBook tablet approved for US government use 
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Jul 22, 2011 | Comment Now 
Like winning a home game.
 
RIM's hub down as BlackBerry maker sacks staff 
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Belt tightened.
 
Microsoft objects to Nortel patent sale terms 
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Jun 15, 2011 | Comment Now 
Claims to have a perpetual royalty-free license anyway.
 
RIM's email-less PlayBook gets tough reviews 
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RIM's email-less PlayBook gets tough reviews
Apr 15, 2011 | Comment Now 
Rushed job?
 
Nortel, Google in US$900m patent deal 
Networking
Nortel, Google in US$900m patent deal
Apr 5, 2011 | Comment Now 
Stalking horse bid kickstarts auction process.
 
RIM to sell PlayBook tablet from US$499 
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RIM to sell PlayBook tablet from US$499
Mar 23, 2011 | Comment Now 
Lands in US stores next month.
 
Feature: RIM readies PlayBook for fighting Apple and Google 
Hardware
Feature: RIM readies PlayBook for fighting Apple and Google
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Inside the company's life-or-death battle for relevance.
 
RIM's QNX unit shifts into gear 
Software
RIM's QNX unit shifts into gear
Jan 6, 2011 | Comment Now 
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