Sony to begin fixing combustible Vaio Fit laptops in May

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuYtLeGcLFYJ78viHh03PpBmgArkn3ddA0XuU5DeCoNdUWHViR2jB-IExW90V_Z9UYPFbpYdJhckFXiRXCau3GDK4VQb3IOKyEfLXD2MVWtq592yal1IzzsrD0PcdFsg7eQNbn_Tr5one/s1600/sony_fire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKuYtLeGcLFYJ78viHh03PpBmgArkn3ddA0XuU5DeCoNdUWHViR2jB-IExW90V_Z9UYPFbpYdJhckFXiRXCau3GDK4VQb3IOKyEfLXD2MVWtq592yal1IzzsrD0PcdFsg7eQNbn_Tr5one/s1600/sony_fire.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's always sad when a company stumbles during its victory lap, but as Sony looked to gracefully exit the PC business, some spontaneously combusting laptops ruined the day. The company has now issued an update about the Vaio Fit 11A repair program, saying that reservations are now being taken and that battery replacements will begin part-way through next month. Until then, Sony's line remains not to touch your device, and we add that you should probably shouldn't store it next to those cans of gasoline in your office. (<i>engadget</i>)</div>

Sony to begin fixing combustible Vaio Fit laptops in May

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It's always sad when a company stumbles during its victory lap, but as Sony looked to gracefully exit the PC business, some spontaneously combusting laptops ruined the day. The company has now issued an update about the Vaio Fit 11A repair program, … Read more »

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FIFA 14 by EA SPORTS™ v1.3.4 Apk [FULL]

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_9TDMojY4G3eniHrLYdl44Ud34YhZuIRPht-G3IpwznqO9nTtmWwrOZL7e5OzjAPq7PgMFfLBS1p_rR9h0-AffH5iSW30O5J4BbdV3DX0jdfbU_xoZX6z4pFQdV_QYRI7x8mpiQwLWgq/s1600/fifa+2014.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_9TDMojY4G3eniHrLYdl44Ud34YhZuIRPht-G3IpwznqO9nTtmWwrOZL7e5OzjAPq7PgMFfLBS1p_rR9h0-AffH5iSW30O5J4BbdV3DX0jdfbU_xoZX6z4pFQdV_QYRI7x8mpiQwLWgq/s1600/fifa+2014.png" /></a></div> REAL PLAYERS. REAL TEAMS. REAL LEAGUES. Welcome to the most authentic football game for Android smartphones and tablets!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Feel the excitement of every pass, shot, and tackle with new touch controls. Plus, live every moment of real-world football with EA SPORTS™ Football Club Match Day. Get in there with FIFA 14!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>What's new in this version : (Updated : Mar 20, 2014)</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Welcome back to the pitch! We’ve made the following adjustments to keep your game running like a pro:</div> <ul> <li>Fixed the loading issues affecting some players</li> <li>Ultimate Team Transfer Market is now easier to scroll through</li> <li>Thanks for playing FIFA 14. Get in there!</li> </ul> <div> <div> <b>Download (APK Version) : </b></div> <div> <b><a href="http://www.linkbucks.com/IPYT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download FIFA 14 by EA SPORTS™ v1.3.4 Apk</a></b></div> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover"> <a href="http://playboard.me/android/apps/com.ea.game.fifa14_row">FIFA 14 by EA SPORTS™ (Playboard)</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.fifa14_row&hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FIFA 14 by EA SPORTS™ (Play Store)</a></div> <script src="//playboard.me/widgets/pb-app-box/1/pb_load_app_box.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

FIFA 14 by EA SPORTS™ v1.3.4 Apk [FULL]

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REAL PLAYERS. REAL TEAMS. REAL LEAGUES. Welcome to the most authentic football game for Android smartphones and tablets! Feel the excitement of every pass, shot, and tackle with new touch controls. Plus, live every moment of real-world football with… Read more »

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Asphalt 8: Airborne v1.3.0i Apk [Unlimited Money/Star/Xp]

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZ-ESA6uwxvNOq5cD3BqHyOA7Ok_aJsgN3caaLGljj3HhkegS8jdk_vsX5-pQalMHnRQj0q_YdqDk3riTkhWWPQXDWkfMGIpNA8YOEG7vLgBEYMUBSe-4S5o0ARYpOWrcmePNETosAm2c/s1600/asphalt+8+airbone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZ-ESA6uwxvNOq5cD3BqHyOA7Ok_aJsgN3caaLGljj3HhkegS8jdk_vsX5-pQalMHnRQj0q_YdqDk3riTkhWWPQXDWkfMGIpNA8YOEG7vLgBEYMUBSe-4S5o0ARYpOWrcmePNETosAm2c/s1600/asphalt+8+airbone.jpg" /></a></div> The best Android arcade racing game series reaches a new turning point! Perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience powered by a brand-new physics engine!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>LUXURY DREAM CARS </b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>47 high-performance cars (80% of them NEW!)</li> <li>Top licensed manufacturers and models such as Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX and Pagani Zonda R</li> <li>Newly recorded high-fidelity car motor sounds for realistic audio immersion</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>GET AIRBORNE</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>Hit the ramps and take the race above the track</li> <li>Perform barrel rolls and wild 360º jumps </li> <li>Maneuver through the air and pull stunts while racing</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>NEW EXOTIC LOCATIONS</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>Race in 9 different settings, such as Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada Desert and other exciting locations! </li> <li>All tracks available in original and mirror variations in Career mode</li> <li>Discover plenty of hidden shortcuts</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>NEW FEATURES FOR SPEED FREAKS</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>8 seasons & 180 events in the Career mode</li> <li>Stunning visuals thanks to next-gen shaders, real-time geometry reflection & other amazing effects for a new simulation of speed!</li> <li>A detailed damage system like nothing you’ve seen before</li> <li>Check out the new Infected and Drift Gate game modes</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLAYER & GHOST CHALLENGES</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>Simultaneous multiplayer action for up to 8 real opponents! </li> <li>Dare friends to asynchronous races in your favorite cars</li> <li>Compare scores on the new leaderboards with friends and drivers around the world</li> <li>Share your racing achievements and prove that you’re the ultimate speed machine</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is a game for fans of extreme arcade racing, with real dream cars and phenomenal graphics that will also please racing simulation enthusiasts.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><u>What's New</u></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> We're celebrating the Year of the Horse by adding some horsepower to the game!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <ul> <li>Explore the Far East: Race through the gorgeous new Asian-inspired location, the Great Wall, which will provide 6 new tracks like you've never seen before!</li> <li>New cars coming: Stay tuned as we'll regularly release amazing new cars, including the unique 2014 McLaren P1, along with the iconic Ferrari Testarossa, the powerful Dodge Challenger and the mighty 2014 Ford F-150!</li> </ul> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Download (APK Version) : </b><br /> <b><a href="http://www.linkbucks.com/IPMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Asphalt 8: Airborne v1.3.0i Apk</a></b><br /> <b><br /></b> <b>Download (SD Data/OBB) : </b><br /> <b><a href="http://www.linkbucks.com/IPNP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Data for Asphalt 8: Airborne v1.3.0i</a></b></div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover"> <a href="http://playboard.me/android/apps/com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA8HM">Asphalt 8: Airborne (Playboard)</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA8HM&hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asphalt 8: Airborne (Play Store)</a></div> <script src="//playboard.me/widgets/pb-app-box/1/pb_load_app_box.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Asphalt 8: Airborne v1.3.0i Apk [Unlimited Money/Star/Xp]

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The best Android arcade racing game series reaches a new turning point! Perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience powered by a brand-new physics engine! LUXURY DREAM CARS  47 high-performance cars (80% of them NEW!) … Read more »

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Intel aims at China with its speedy LTE Cat 6 solution, shipping in Q2 this year

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYpultxouZWBbrk5dd62Av-wmdqYXVm3FCoPRm1HqmEBbDpXT2hdCbarI2OVsOsz5ej_gV5GoWH95Blk9uhDTNySWZCegZxKEX7jv4qhRxNcop6_eOTi5CprjfTMH2CClCLrbz3rD7TBY/s1600/intel-xmm-7260-lte-cat-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYpultxouZWBbrk5dd62Av-wmdqYXVm3FCoPRm1HqmEBbDpXT2hdCbarI2OVsOsz5ej_gV5GoWH95Blk9uhDTNySWZCegZxKEX7jv4qhRxNcop6_eOTi5CprjfTMH2CClCLrbz3rD7TBY/s1600/intel-xmm-7260-lte-cat-6.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Marking Intel's 29th year in China, CEO Brian Krzanich took the stage at IDF Shenzhen with a little surprise: his company will be shipping its first Cat 6 multi-mode LTE solution, the XMM 7260, in Q2 this year. This follows the XMM 7160 that started shipping with Cat 4 LTE and half the number of basebands last October. The new solution has added support for China's popular TD-SCDMA plus TD-LTE networks, along with the usual 2G GSM, WCDMA plus FDD-LTE around the world. With Cat 6 LTE's carrier aggregation mode, the XMM 7260 can reach a top theoretical speed of 300Mbps, which is twice that of Cat 4 LTE.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There's no word on who will be shipping the first mobile devices featuring Intel's speedy modem, but Krzanich did use a development device to make a live Skype video call over LTE with Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing in Hong Kong, so we'll take that as a hint. But of course, this doesn't mean that Lenovo will be ditching its good friend MediaTek, who will be catching up with its own LTE solution very soon. (<i>engadget</i>)</div>

Intel aims at China with its speedy LTE Cat 6 solution, shipping in Q2 this year

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Marking Intel's 29th year in China, CEO Brian Krzanich took the stage at IDF Shenzhen with a little surprise: his company will be shipping its first Cat 6 multi-mode LTE solution, the XMM 7260, in Q2 this year. This follows the XMM 7160 that started… Read more »

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Fruit Ninja v1.9.0 Apk [Mod]

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEfz-ugQLqqsOrv-aRdlfVGNMe-TN8APt2QpWA2OrykPIQRsXfIQRuGjqI6-KWdImV9YNHNxaxCiy3cjEwyWZuKg8HS94L1Jv5E_1R9Atva9fCwi7vgrZd8cD_EYM2W83oo9gc9_JLd25/s1600/Fruit+Ninja+v1.9.0+(Mod).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEfz-ugQLqqsOrv-aRdlfVGNMe-TN8APt2QpWA2OrykPIQRsXfIQRuGjqI6-KWdImV9YNHNxaxCiy3cjEwyWZuKg8HS94L1Jv5E_1R9Atva9fCwi7vgrZd8cD_EYM2W83oo9gc9_JLd25/s1600/Fruit+Ninja+v1.9.0+(Mod).png" /></a></div> For the hundreds of millions of fans around the world with trillions of fruit sliced - thank you for your amazing continued support! You have made Fruit Ninja one of the most popular games of all-time!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game enjoyed by millions of players around the world! Become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction with every slash! </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The time has come to swipe your finger across the screen and deliciously splatter fruit like a true ninja warrior. Be careful of bombs – they are explosive to touch and will put a swift end to your juicy adventure! </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fruit Ninja features three addictive gameplay modes which will keep you coming back for even higher scores. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Choose from Classic, Zen and the hugely popular Arcade mode to test all aspects of your fruit-slicing skillset. We’ve even added a brand new challenge system to keep you on your toes! </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Your success will please the wise ninja Sensei, who will accompany your journey with words of wisdom and fun fruit facts. Your hard work will also be rewarded with unlockable blades, backgrounds and game-changing power-ups! </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fruit Ninja is the original and the best slicer on Android!! </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><u>KEY FEATURES: </u></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <ul> <li>Slash your way through three unique modes: Classic, Arcade and Zen. </li> <li>Customize your experience with unlockable weapons and backgrounds. </li> <li>Boost your arsenal with three exhilarating power-ups in Gutsu's Cart. </li> <li>Hone your skills and earn rewards in our brand new challenge system. </li> <li>Local split-screen multiplayer for 7” tablets and up. Select devices only. </li> </ul> <div> <div> <b>Download (APK Version) : </b></div> <div> <b><a href="http://www.linkbucks.com/FP2l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Fruit Ninja v1.9.0 Apk</a></b></div> </div> <div class="pb-app-box" data-lang="en" data-theme="discover"> <a href="http://playboard.me/android/apps/com.halfbrick.fruitninja">Fruit Ninja (Playboard)</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.fruitninja&hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fruit Ninja (Play Store)</a></div> <script src="//playboard.me/widgets/pb-app-box/1/pb_load_app_box.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Fruit Ninja v1.9.0 Apk [Mod]

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For the hundreds of millions of fans around the world with trillions of fruit sliced - thank you for your amazing continued support! You have made Fruit Ninja one of the most popular games of all-time! Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game enjoyed by m… Read more »

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Microsoft is offering free Touch Covers with Surface tablets

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAE-P6rpeZ5Xr46R8aFiEVxD-6_kfRCaM8cQx4w3W6pP3RA8TMvkCH4_yZY8diAr5F1Y1ihR-r_TmyJ6sHqjnlmFLg_1QmWCq7iqV_rrmV1v0coyz-SfGPX_tWHZJLNzY1E7YCJ4_srax/s1600/TouchCovers-640x388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAE-P6rpeZ5Xr46R8aFiEVxD-6_kfRCaM8cQx4w3W6pP3RA8TMvkCH4_yZY8diAr5F1Y1ihR-r_TmyJ6sHqjnlmFLg_1QmWCq7iqV_rrmV1v0coyz-SfGPX_tWHZJLNzY1E7YCJ4_srax/s1600/TouchCovers-640x388.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> One of the best features of the Microsoft Surface family is the super thin and elegant Touch Cover. This dual-purpose screen protector and keyboard is one of the most innovative things to come out of Microsoft in years. Surface works great with this accessory, but unfortunately you have to purchase it separately. For a limited time you can get one for free.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Microsoft Store is offering a limited time deal with any of the Surface devices. When you buy a new Surface RT, Surface 2, Surface Pro, or Surface Pro 2 you will get a free Touch Cover. The Touch Cover normally goes for $80. You can choose from black, white, cyan, magenta, and red. This deal ends on Saturday, March 29th. If you’ve been wanting a Surface device and Touch Cover now is the best time to pick one up. Hit the link below to visit the Microsoft Store.</div>

Microsoft is offering free Touch Covers with Surface tablets

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One of the best features of the Microsoft Surface family is the super thin and elegant Touch Cover. This dual-purpose screen protector and keyboard is one of the most innovative things to come out of Microsoft in years. Surface works great with this… Read more »

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OnePlus One launching on April 23rd

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yN8R215baSHiFiS7g4WcKMRrr0jAP3nQnuPPoy8HinGnBv4iVVxPQxm2Hm3c7IeSKa7dEkqFgLgeWUCsdKHO6R0femjpeJglhf3EM6VSQf47UIM15mGgmssnmJr095CX0kRk1GgW3eC-/s1600/oneplus-email.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1yN8R215baSHiFiS7g4WcKMRrr0jAP3nQnuPPoy8HinGnBv4iVVxPQxm2Hm3c7IeSKa7dEkqFgLgeWUCsdKHO6R0femjpeJglhf3EM6VSQf47UIM15mGgmssnmJr095CX0kRk1GgW3eC-/s1600/oneplus-email.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> OnePlus will be launching its very first smartphone on April 23rd, the company has informed us in a short email. Formed by ex-Oppo employee, OnePlus operates with the “Never Settle” mantra that presumes launching a no-compromise device. Rumored specs of the upcoming OnePlus One include a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chip, 13-megapixel Sony Exmor camera, global LTE connectivity support, 3,100 mAh battery, and 16 or 64 GB of internal storage. The first OnePlus’ phone will run customized version of CyanogenMod with few of the company’s own tweaks including voice wakeup capabilities.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> All this will be available for less than $400 and users will be able to personalize their device by getting some custom swap covers that will be made of different kinds of materials such as of kevlar, denim and bamboo.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As far as we know, OnePlus hasn’t managed to convince a single big carrier to offer its phone and will rather sell it directly to users…(<i>intomobile</i>)</div>

OnePlus One launching on April 23rd

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OnePlus will be launching its very first smartphone on April 23rd, the company has informed us in a short email. Formed by ex-Oppo employee, OnePlus operates with the “Never Settle” mantra that presumes launching a no-compromise device. Rumored spec… Read more »

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BBM stickers coming in update next week

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQG2YIeIoIieOxalgdGgwagie9Hk79GJPnFtfOq8KTXfrgR5ZGzeBImKbUQysOVMl9MQxH_TSIx_eWzXsXN_UQFCrJeGVSVHK8MTLH4YzwI9ICDmVt2NbhIEUGlhSYCcoT2RtCm6-NpjW/s1600/bbmstickers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQG2YIeIoIieOxalgdGgwagie9Hk79GJPnFtfOq8KTXfrgR5ZGzeBImKbUQysOVMl9MQxH_TSIx_eWzXsXN_UQFCrJeGVSVHK8MTLH4YzwI9ICDmVt2NbhIEUGlhSYCcoT2RtCm6-NpjW/s1600/bbmstickers.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As part of a briefing today outlining the company’s monetization strategy for BBM, BlackBerry demonstrated its upcoming virtual goods platform. What does a ‘virtual goods platform’ mean, exactly? For now: stickers, and lots of them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> David Proulx, BlackBerry’s Senior Director of BBM Business Development, said that the mandate for BBM’s virtual goods store is to provide content that is “additive to the BBM experience.” Based upon their explosive global popularity in other messaging apps, where stickers are often used in place of character-based conversation, and the longstanding appeal of those stalwart emoticons in BBM itself, stickers certainly fit the bill as a communication enhancer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But, as with most things, implementation is key, especially as BlackBerry is playing sticker catch-up to other messaging services as it looks to continue BBM’s cross-platform growth. For its part, BlackBerry has nailed the basics while laying the foundation for more interesting developments.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiT4tkmHv8dDxGDwmDxLbTyDAZd-ndTEVxpf1ZUw1r9qSEmE3wxhUvXqXY9w1yA2IJxw7ChCjz1BhVUm46dB5nKKcgMa8IIq9Jw-EZ5UGxdsiBmiJi5QAPPJv0qu941pZX3qcIYroJTeR/s1600/bbmsheep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiT4tkmHv8dDxGDwmDxLbTyDAZd-ndTEVxpf1ZUw1r9qSEmE3wxhUvXqXY9w1yA2IJxw7ChCjz1BhVUm46dB5nKKcgMa8IIq9Jw-EZ5UGxdsiBmiJi5QAPPJv0qu941pZX3qcIYroJTeR/s1600/bbmsheep.jpg" width="186" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BlackBerry’s head of Product Marketing Jeff Gadway describes BBM’s stickers, as “bigger, richer, more emotive” versions of the classic BBM emoticon. Unlike BBM emoticons, BBM stickers will not sit inline with text but occupy their own line in chats. Unlike most stickers in other chat apps, however, BBM stickers will not be animated (yet). Users will be able to add a BBM sticker to a conversation using the same tray currently for emotions, separated by its own icon. There will also be a shopping cart icon in the same tray where users can download or purchase new sticker packets directly from within the app in one click (see above photo). Each sticker packet will contain approximately 20-25 different stickers, and the non-free packets will retail for $1.99USD. Proulx indicated this price is merely “a place to start” and could change.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> BlackBerry’s initial virtual goods partners will likely sell a boatload of stickers when they’re available via an app update next week, but I’m personally more interested to see how BlackBerry evolves this relationship. Gadway stated during the briefing that virtual goods like stickers are a great way for users to opt-in brands into their chat screen. Right now this is a very static interaction, but Gadway hinted that BlackBerry was working with brands to use virtual goods as a jumping off point for richer content outside of BBM. As I said before, compelling implementation will dictate adoption, but to compete against the multitude of available messaging apps, BBM will need to differentiate, not just feature match.</div>

BBM stickers coming in update next week

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As part of a briefing today outlining the company’s monetization strategy for BBM, BlackBerry demonstrated its upcoming virtual goods platform. What does a ‘virtual goods platform’ mean, exactly? For now: stickers, and lots of them. David Proulx, Bl… Read more »

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User Line apps Messaging hitting 300m game

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRr6_ZZeok-dvTgi9SnO-6AV9WXcGw7VCw18b-1qQyF_aXG6J12jJucanumhjj_onzxh8jaT9xTl_SJbY2hbQTnHxYMNL_IAcAON60iGU9xDUbj6O5Iao8qPqwPpr8gQJEe_tS3QxhOX_/s1600/line-feature-image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRr6_ZZeok-dvTgi9SnO-6AV9WXcGw7VCw18b-1qQyF_aXG6J12jJucanumhjj_onzxh8jaT9xTl_SJbY2hbQTnHxYMNL_IAcAON60iGU9xDUbj6O5Iao8qPqwPpr8gQJEe_tS3QxhOX_/s1600/line-feature-image.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Games accounted for 60 percent of the $338 million in revenue that messaging app Line made in its most recent quarter and, in a reminder of the importance of its gaming business, the company announced that users have now downloaded over 300 million Line Game titles.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Japanese company, which is closing in on 400 million registered users, launched its games platform in 2012 and currently has over 50 titles in the App Store and Google Play. It passed 200 million game downloads as recently as September — so that means it has added a further 100 million in just six months.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> While stickers and cute design may be what Line is best known for, games are its cash cow. Most of its gaming activity is believed to come from Japan — though Line doesn’t acknowledge this — and it remains to be seen if smartphone owners in Western markets want games attached directly to their messaging apps.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Update: Our original headline incorrectly said users have downloaded 400 million games, apologies for any confusion. </b>(<i>thenextweb</i>)</div>

User Line apps Messaging hitting 300m game

Unknown 0 12:53 PM

Games accounted for 60 percent of the $338 million in revenue that messaging app Line made in its most recent quarter and, in a reminder of the importance of its gaming business, the company announced that users have now downloaded over 300 million … Read more »

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