Sprint Rolls Out BlackBerry Tour Update
Sprint has rolled out a new update for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The update addresses issues with device stability, fixes for web browsing and other application issues. The update pushes the OS version to 5.0.0.1030.
Virgin Mobile Deal Re-run: Samsung Intercept $174.99, Curve $139.99
Virgin Mobile is re-running much of their Cyber Monday deal. It is not clear if this offering is today-only, or how long it will run. The two highlights are the Samsung Intercept for $174.99 and BlackBerry Curve 8530 for $139.99. Both phones are at the lowest prices that we’ve seen currently. While not the cheapest […]
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8980 Revealed by FCC
The FCC has revealed the first official images of the yet to be announced BlackBerry Curve 8980. The 8980 will feature quadband GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi N radios along with a full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and video capture, optical directional pad, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Verizon Rolls Out Update for BlackBerry Storm 2
Verizon has rolled out a new update for the now discontinued BlackBerry Storm 2 that fixes various issues and adds further enhancements. Improvements center on faster startup, smoother handoffs between coverage areas, improved audio on voice calls and DRM video as well as improved video playback via headset and media files with DRM. Enhancements consist […]
Report: RIM to Sell Playbook Tablet for “Under $500”
Bloomberg is citing statements from RIM co-CEO Jim Basillie stating that the RIM Playbook tablet will be sold for under $500 when it launches during the first quarter in the US and Canada, with the international launch beginning later in the second quarter. RIM also expects the Playbook to compete on the strength of its […]
AT&T Launches New BlackBerry Torch Colors
As expected, AT&T has launched the two newest colors for its flagship BlackBerry Torch. The Torch features a 480×360 resolution capacitive touch display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 512 MB of flash memory with 4GB of internal memory along with a microSDHC expansion slot; 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash, video recorder and autofocus, speakerphone and Bluetooth […]
BlackBerry 6 for Bold 9700 Leaked
The long awaited BlackBerry 6 update for the Bold 9700 has been leaked. The file is available here. BlackBerry 6 includes universal search, WebKit-based browser, improved multimedia support and BlackBerry App World 2.0 along with other improvements and fixes. Backup of information is highly recommended.
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Style
As expected, Sprint has launched the BlackBerry Style 9670 BlackBerry clamshell. The Style is the first CDMA BlackBerry to launch with BlackBerry 6 and is a Sprint exclusive featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, QVGA resolution outer display and HVGA resolution internal display, 5.0 megapixel camera with flash, autofocus and video capture, microSDHC expansion slot with […]
AT&T to Launch BlackBerry Torch in New Colors on November 7th
Following up, AT&T will also launch two new color variants of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 on November 7th. The new colors will be available for the same price as the current model at $199.99 after new 2 year agreement. AT&T – BlackBerry Torch
T-Mobile Confirms BlackBerry Bold 9780 for November 17th
To close out the stream of T-Mobile announcements, the carrier has also announced its own variant of the BlackBerry Bold 9780, which will ship with BlackBerry 6 as previously reported. The device features a Wi-Fi radio with support for Wi-Fi Calling, microSDHC slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, GPS/A-GPS support, 3.5mm headphone jack, HVGA display […]