Sprint Rolls Out Update for BlackBerry Bold 9650
Sprint has rolled out a new update for the BlackBerry Tour 9650, this one addressing further issues with dialing *3 and *7, error message fixes when activating the device, data service activation for international roaming, international messaging and the final OS 5.0 update before the long awaited rollout of BlackBerry 6 for the device. The […]
T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9780 on November 17th
T-Mobile dealer documentation has confirmed a November 17th date for the BlackBerry Bold 9780. The device features BlackBerry 6, Wi-Fi radio, microSDHC slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, GPS/A-GPS support, 3.5mm headphone jack, HVGA display and a 5.0 megapixel camera with video capture and flash. Pricing has yet to be confirmed.
AT&T Launches BlackBerry Curve and Pearl 3G
AT&T has officially launched its versions of the BlackBerry Pearl and Curve 3G. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G features an optical directional pad, Suretype keyboard, Wi-Fi radio with wireless N support, microSDHC slot, media player and 3.5mm headphone jack along with Bluetooth with stereo audio support. A future update to BlackBerry 6 will also be slated […]
BlackBerry Co-CEO Confirms 64GB Playbook, Possible 8 Hour Battery Life
During the Gulf Information Technology Expo held in Dubai this week, RIM co-CEO Mike Balsillie has confirmed a 64GB version of the forthcoming RIM Playbook 7 inch tablet, following confirmation of the 16 and 32GB versions at the initial unveiling during RIMs DevCon last month. Along with confirmation of another version with even more storage […]
Sprint Announces BlackBerry 9670 Style on October 31st
Sprint has officially announced the launch of the BlackBerry 9670 Style clamshell on October 31st for $199.99 before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $99.99. The Style will also be available for pre-order beginning tomorrow, with completed pre-orders shipping on launch day. The Style features a full QWERTY keyboard, QVGA resolution outer […]
Sprint BlackBerry Style Promo Materials Arriving in Sprint Stores
Promotional materials for the forthcoming launch of the Sprint exclusive BlackBerry Style 9670 have begun to arrive for employees in Sprint stores and the first images have surfaced. The first BlackBerry clamshell for the carrier and the first CDMA BlackBerry to launch with BlackBerry 6 is slated to launch on October 31st.
Verizon Pushing Out BlackBerry Updates Tonight
Verizon Wireless and RIM will be pushing out a series of updates for the BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Tour 9630 and BlackBerry Curve 8530 beginning at 6PM EST. The updates will be incremental versions of OS 5.0 and not the promised upgrades to BlackBerry 6. The update for the Tour consists of improved audio when […]
RIM Cancels Unannounced BlackBerry Storm 9570 for Verizon
According to an email sent out to BlackBerry developers, RIM has canceled work on the successor to the Storm2 in the 9570. The 9570 was intended to be an updated Storm2 with a larger 3.7 inch SurePress display and support for BlackBerry 6 meant for release on Verizon Wireless. “Thank you for your hard work […]
AT&T & RIM Rollout First BlackBerry Torch Update
AT&T and RIM have jointly rolled out the first major update for the BlackBerry Torch. The update mainly features speed improvements, including faster page loading and improved panning in the browser, improved device response after unlocking, faster application launching, exiting and switching, graphics rendering and smoother transitions on the home screen. Other improvements include faster […]
Boost Mobile Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Boost Mobile has announced the launch of its own version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The 8530 features a Wi-Fi radio, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS support via A-GPS and built-in transceiver along with BlackBerry App World access. The device is now available via third-party dealers and […]