As social media to share images and information features , BBM Channel saves users a lot of potential to provide additional knowledge and inspiration when needed .
But when you as a user is subscribed ( subscribe) a lot of channels , sometimes post information that is entered into the form of too much and makes it difficult to be filtered . It also has the potential to make you miss a post from that particular channel may be important to you .
To avoid this , the fuel channel features the option to make certain channels as favorites that will make you get a notification if there is a recent post from the favorite channel . Here's how:
1 . Open the BBM app , then tap on the icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen , select Channel .
2 . Click on the icon located in the middle of the dock that is in the area of the screen .
3 . Select the channel that wants to be a favorite , click and hold on the icon until the channel is the right choice on the screen . ( see picture )
4 . Click " Mark as Favorite " that selection of the icon image .
5 . Next , each time you add a favorite channel then the new post on the channel selection notification will appear with a red star symbol typical BlackBerry .
6 . In contrast to earlier notification which appears only on the choice and the updates will sink as the number of new postings from a variety of channels that have subscribed , now about post notification of your favorite channels are saved until you open it and can be seen on the menu Latest Activity .
This menu can be accessed by clicking on the icon located on the right ( picture globes ) on the dock that is in the area of the screen while accessing the fuel channel .
7 . If using BlackBerry OS , you can separate the updates of your favorite channels and not by selecting from the channel menu , then press the BlackBerry menu button . Next click on the filter subscription .
It is appropriate that the driver on the highway remained concerned when carrying vehicle. Phoning while driving is considered an illegal act in a number of countries , including Indonesia . While being engrossed in accessing smartphones , most motorists do not pay attention to the traffic lights . Fortunately , there is a unique mobile application called Enlighten , which can help the driver to find out how long the light is red before turning to green light .
This application dibesut by a team of Green Drive , and has been exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show , Las Vegas , last week . Applications utilizing traffic data real-time from a number of cities , combined with the accelerometer and GPS in smartphones to determine the location and speed of the user . When the vehicle detects the user stops , the sensor will calculate approximately how long the time available until the vehicle can be re- moved . Not sure how much this application can help , because sometimes the traffic light is red just for one or two minutes .
Enlighten work using their own algorithms to calculate how the duration of the light from red to green , as well as already sync with the city's traffic lights system . By Matt Ginsberg , Chief Executive Officer of Green Drive , " The red light will not seem long because you can monitor the duration. "
Unfortunately , Enlighten is not available to users around the world . So far , Green Driver is partnered with agencies in 9 cities in the United States . Enlighten will work in cities such as Portland , Oregon ; Eugene , Oregon ; Pasadena , California ; Arcadia , California ; San Jose , California ; Salt Lake City , Utah ; Provo , Utah ; Garland , Texas and Las Vegas . The addition of more cities are targeted to be completed during 2014.
Enlighten application can be used on iOS and Android -based devices , and can be downloaded at no cost . For owners of the iPhone , the application is compatible with iOS version 6.1 or higher .
It seems that negotiations between Sony and Microsoft be successful because the Japanese company will join the list of Windows Phone hardware manufacturers . Director of Microsoft's Windows Phone , Greg Sullivan has confirmed to China Cnet site that Sony will release its own Windows Phone smartphones in 2014 .
In fact , this device is said to be released into the market by the middle of this year . Sony Smartphone with Windows Phone platform will carry the Vaio brand , allows consumers to distinguish it from Xperia handsets running Android . With limited customization options provided by Microsoft partners , will rely on smartphones Vaio Sony exclusive services such as Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited for more help shine in the smart phone market .
The partnership of Sony and Microsoft will clearly benefit both companies . Sony has stated his desire to add a second platform for its smartphone lineup and Windows Phone is the most obvious choice . Microsoft on the other hand are looking for ways to expand the reach of the mobile OS and major manufacturers like Sony will definitely help . Not to mention that the two companies have a long history of partnership in both the Microsoft Windows platform , mobile and desktop . ( Nis )
Update : Cnetnews China has lifted over the news , so maybe the negotiation is still running to this day . Hopefully it was just a mere postponement , not a signal the two sides fail to reach an agreement .
WATERLOO - Rumors about the availability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server ( BES ) in Windows Phone answered. Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) BlackBerry John Chen said , the service is now available on iOS , Android , and Windows Phone will soon be visited .
BES is a service aimed at the corporate and government agencies that have a need to control smartphones to their employees . This service enables the IT division are connected directly to the device that is used by employees to provide access to corporate e-mail system , or through a wipe data from the phone being stolen .
In fact , BES can also control the camera phone to not operate during working hours .
Reported Phonearena , Tuesday ( 01/14/2014 ) , BES is one sector that is still making money for the BlackBerry . Chen said , the service was not developed since absent on the BlackBerry 7 operating system . Therefore , it would add to the functionality of the features of the BES .
" We can put the sales team on Wall Street , and know how to do this . They will be told why BES is the right choice . We will protect their investment while uses an iPhone, Android , and even Windows Phone . You can be at the same iPhone BlackBerry customers , "said Chen in a statement .
