RIM Announces BlackBerry Application Platform Enhancements to Foster Rich Content Development

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Nov 09 (MARKET WIRE) --
2009 BlackBerry Developer Conference - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:
RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today announced enhancements to the BlackBerry(R)
Application Platform that will further enable developers to rapidly
develop rich content and applications. The enhancements include support
for OpenGL(R) ES for the development of 3D games and graphics; an
upcoming Java(R) GUI builder for the rapid development of user interfaces
for BlackBerry applications; and BlackBerry(R) Theme Studio for the
creation of themes for BlackBerry(R) smartphones.

"We are making it easier than ever for developers, hobbyists and content
providers to build graphic-rich experiences for BlackBerry smartphones,"
said Alan Brenner, Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Platform at Research
In Motion. "These new features will help drive a multitude of engaging
themes, games and applications for BlackBerry smartphone users."

OpenGL ES Support Enables 3D Games and Graphics for BlackBerry
Smartphones

With OpenGL ES support, Java developers will have the ability to build 3D
games and graphics for BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry OS 5.0
and higher. The OpenGL ES support is available through an update of the
BlackBerry(R) Java(R) Software Development Kit (BlackBerry Java SDK). A
beta version of the BlackBerry Java SDK 5.0 including OpenGL ES support
is available at
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/devbetasoftware/javasdk5.jsp

GUI Builder for BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse to Simplify User
Interface Design

An upcoming GUI builder integrated into the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for
Eclipse will make it faster and easier for Java developers to build user
interfaces for BlackBerry applications. Developers will be able to
rapidly create and localize complex user interfaces with a WYSIWYG
(what-you-see-is-what-you-get) view and drag and drop capabilities. The
Java GUI builder will also allow developers to easily preview their user
interface design on different BlackBerry smartphones.

The GUI builder for the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse will be
previewed this week at the 2009 BlackBerry Developer Conference
(www.blackberrydeveloperconference.com). It is expected to be available
in mid 2010.

New BlackBerry Theme Studio Enables Easy Theme Design, Illustration and
Animation

RIM is also announcing the availability of BlackBerry Theme Studio - a
free suite of theme design, illustration and animation tools that make it
easier to create custom interfaces (themes) for BlackBerry smartphones
running BlackBerry OS 4.2.2 and higher, including the new BlackBerry(R)
Storm2(TM) and BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) 9700 smartphones.

BlackBerry Theme Studio includes:

-- BlackBerry Theme Builder - a design tool for customizing a smartphone's
user interface, including the home screen layout, fonts, icons, message
list colors, cursors, dialog boxes and home screen application icons.

-- BlackBerry Composer - an illustration and animation tool for creating
animated SVG graphics that can be used to add animation to theme buttons
and backgrounds as well as animate web sites and applications for
BlackBerry smartphones.

BlackBerry Theme Studio 5.0, which replaces the previously available
Plazmic Content Developer's Kit(TM), features the ability to import Adobe
Photoshop files to BlackBerry Theme Builder, add ringtones and build
screen transitions such as zooming, sliding, wiping and fading within
themes. Ringtones and screen transitions are supported for BlackBerry
smartphones running BlackBerry OS 5.0 and higher.

RIM also announced today that themes for BlackBerry smartphones can now
be submitted to BlackBerry App World(TM).

BlackBerry Theme Studio is available for free and can be downloaded at
www.blackberry.com/themestudio.

For more information about the BlackBerry Application Platform, visit
www.blackberry.com/developer.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications
market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and
services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides
platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information
including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based
applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party
developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with
wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations
around the world and include the BlackBerry wireless platform, the RIM
Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools,
radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984
and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market
(NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more
information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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Brodeur Partners (PR Agency for RIM)
Marisa Conway
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