End of an era: The rise and fall of BlackBerry

Embattled smartphone company BlackBerry Ltd plans to go private in a $4.7 billion deal being orchestrated by its largest shareholder. Here are important milestones in the history of the company......

BlackBerry messenger on Apple, Android

BlackBerry announced plans to offer its popular instant messaging system on rival devices and introduced a new mid-tier smartphone targeted at countries where its faded brand remains strong.Tapping......

India-born investor joins BlackBerry board

As Research in Motion goes through a major shake-up, Fairfax Financial founder Prem Watsa has taken a seat on its board, expanding it to 11 members.The BlackBerry smart phone maker has lost 90 per......

RIM gives reins to Heins as President and CEO

Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphone, has appointed Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company with immediate effect."Acting on the......