Blackberry Archives - KOJO BAFFOE

Win His & Hers Blackberry Torch Hamper

Feb 9, 2011 | Competitions, Technology & Innovation

For Valentine's Day, BlackBerry® in South Africa is running a competition in which one can win a matching BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone hamper for yourself and your loved one. To do so, go to Channel24 (<- click here) and vote for the person you would want to have as your BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) contact on your BlackBerry® smartphone. There are a bunch of people I would have wanted to have as an option on the list but I found at least one and I definitely want a Torch. BBM has driven a lot of people to the BlackBerry®. The BBM numbers bandied around during the World Cup were...

RIM Jumps In With New Operating System – Blackberry 6

Aug 4, 2010 | Technology & Innovation

Research In Motion has been very busy. Firstly, it has launched a new operating system for its smartphones, the BlackBerry® 6 which comes with a range of features designed to further entrench Blackberry in the smartphone landscape. These include: Visual, Fluid Interface - BlackBerry® 6 has been redesigned making it easier and more intuitive, with clean, sleek visuals and natural, fluid navigation. Views - It offers multiple views that help users organise their applications and content. Icons are arranged on the Home Screen in 5 customizable views (All, Favorites, Media, Downloads and...

LinkedIn® For BlackBerry®

Mar 30, 2010 | Random, Technology & Innovation

Making sense of social media is a daunting task. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, various Ning networks, etc all vie for our time and our energy, each supposed to serve a purpose yet often seeming more like redundant spaces. Beginning last year, I made it my mission to figure out all these spots I had profiles on and understand better how to use them to achieve my online purpose. LinkedIn is one of these as the network for the more business-minded. I had a profile but probably only went onto it once every couple of months. I'm still finding my rhythm on LinkedIn but do find that it works for...

Nokia E75 Launch in SA

May 31, 2009 | Technology & Innovation

I've been underground for last couple of months so I didn't score an invite to the launch of the Nokia E75. They were nice enough to send me a video of said launch though :-). Expanding my horizons with this blog and exploring a lot more than just my ramblings and poetry so decided to share it with you. I did see Toby Shapshak there, Editor of Stuff mag; a man to follow if you are even mildly interested in technology and lifestyle. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR6IXUjPZyU Nokia seems to be pushing on all fronts, from business, play to music. My understanding is that the E-series is the...