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BlackBerry Profiles Explained in Video Tutorial

A commonly asked question is how to customize alerts on a BlackBerry. This brief tutorial shows you step by step how to use the Profiles feature on your BlackBerry. This allows you to change the sound your phone makes when various events occur (text messages, calls, emails, etc.) The video is six minutes long.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or for additional training for you or your company.

Ben

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BlackBerry dominates the smartphone market for Q1

Here is a breakdown of the market share of smart phone sales in the first quarter of 2008 and some thoughts behind the numbers.

RIM (BlackBerry) – 44.5% up from 35.1% in Q4- Staying strong due to the anticipated release of the GSM 3G version of their device. There have been a lot more advertisements on television, something that has not been present in the past. There was also an announcement of the BlackBerry Partners Fund. A joint venture between RIM and a few venture capitalists to promote the development of third party applications.

Apple – 19.2% down from 26.7% in Q4- Also anticipating the release of a GSM 3G version of the iPhone. Unlike BlackBerry, Apple has only one device model in the marketplace, making would be purchasers inclined to wait for the newer version. Apple has inked agreements with many foreign carriers to sell the iPhone. This number will probably go up in the next few quarters. It is still not bad for a company that entered the market less than one year ago.

Palm – 13.4% up from 7.9% in Q4 – Finally some good news for palm. The Centro took off when it was released. The device is more mainstream than the 650 and 680, making it more desirable for the younger demographic. The price is positioned significantly lower than the iPhone and BlackBerry devices.

Samsung – 8.6% up from 5.1% in Q4 – The GSM BlackJack II and the CDMA version, the Ace offered by sprint, also gave consumers a low cost option when choosing a smart phone.

HTC – 4.1% down from 7.9% in Q4 – Not much being released by HTC either and their phones are generally more expensive than other options.

Motorola – 2.6% down from 7.5% in Q4 – Motorola is really struggling right now. Not much released except for the Q9, an update from the original CDMA Q. When it comes to GSM, consumers have way too many other options compared to the Q. Not to mention Motorola has been dealing with the turmoil of selling off its mobile division.

You can read the original article here.

Feel free to check out our website or contact us if you are deciding which smart phone to buy.

Ben

ben@wirelessiqllc.com

iPhone 2.0 software update coming soon

[Update 6/9/2008 - iPhone software update pushed back to "early July," probably to coincide with the 3G iPhone release]

[Update 6/11/2008 – (via Engadget) The software update may come earlier than expected.  Apple’s Australian website is showing that the App Store will be available on June 27th)

Back in March, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced a software update that will help the iPhone evolve and better position itself in the business segment and against other smart phones. With rumors circulating about a 3G iPhone release, early adopters of Apple’s wireless device can get the software upgrade for free and take advantage of true business applications, without having to upgrade their device. These applications include access to Microsoft Exchange’s wireless sync capabilities, increased control by IT administrators, and third party application support. Jobs anticipates that this software update will be released before the end of June, probably around the one year anniversary of the iPhone launch date. We will have a video review when the update is released. Read on for more details about the update.

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RIM replaces BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express with BlackBerry Professional Software Express

Edit: Wireless I.Q. is pleased to announce that we are offering the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, BlackBerry Professional Software, Client Access Licenses and Technical Support Contracts.  Let us help you choose the right solution for your needs.

You can email me at ben@wirelessiqllc.com for more information, including current promotions.

Ever since Microsoft released Exchange 2003 with ActiveSync, BlackBerry has tried to position a free wireless sync alternative to the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES).  Originally, BlackBerry offered BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express.  This allowed small businesses to have a cost effective option to implement RIM’s wireless solution.  The BES Express and one client access license (CAL) was offered at no charge.  Each additional CAL would have to be purchased for more BlackBerry users and the BES Express limited the amount of total BlackBerry users to 15.

RIM has now replaced BES Express with BlackBerry Professional Software Express.  BPS Express is similar to BES, but does not have all of its counterpart’s capabilities.  One big difference is that BPS Express can have up to 30 total users without having to purchase the server, making it a good choice for small and medium sized businesses.

Read on for more information…

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What is Wireless I.Q.?

Thanks for taking the time to check out our blog. The main purpose of this blog is to communicate information to our clients. We hope to achieve this and reach a broader audience by posting information on:

• Useful tips and tricks for wireless devices (BlackBerry, Palm Treo, Windows Mobile) and Microsoft Outlook.
• Reviews of wireless devices and third party software that can be installed on them.
• Wireless phone carrier pricing changes and news.
• Microsoft Exchange, ActiveSync, BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and Good Mobile Messaging Service
• Upcoming Wireless I.Q. live and online training seminars.

Now for a little bit about what we do:

Wireless I.Q. is a Baton Rouge based company that focuses on providing businesses with email and wireless solutions. We provide in depth training and troubleshooting on Microsoft Outlook, BlackBerry, Palm Treo, and Windows Mobile. The goal is to provide assistance to professionals pertaining to their specific industry needs. Our hosted Microsoft Exchange server is a great solution for small to medium sized businesses looking to have enterprise email at a low cost. You can find out more about our company at http://www.wirelessiqllc.com or email me at ben.marcel@wirelessiqllc.com. We hope you enjoy our posts while we find working solutions for working people.