T-Mobile Launches BlackBerry Curve 3G
As expected, T-Mobile has launched the BlackBerry Curve 3G weeks after being announced by RIM. The successor to the 8520 features T-Mobile 3G support along with an optical directional pad, Wi-Fi radio with wireless N support, microSDHC slot, media player and 3.5mm headphone jack along with Bluetooth with stereo audio support. RIM has also confirmed […]
RIM Acquires DataViz, DataViz Pulls webOS Version
Following speculation that mobile word processing application developer DataViz was quietly acquired by Research in Motion, with employee LinkedIn profiles confirming the purchase, the acquisition has been confirmed for $50 million in cash. To that end, DataViz has also announced that it will cease to develop its flagship DocumentsToGo application on webOS, while remaining quiet […]
T-Mobile Confirms Curve 3G Pricing and Availability via Facebook
T-Mobile has confirmed pricing and availability details for its version of the BlackBerry Curve 3G after first confirming its release earlier this month after RIM’s official announcement. The device will be available on September 8th for $79.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebate in both violet and grey.
U.S. Cellular Launching BlackBerry Tour 9650
U.S. Cellular has announced that it will launch its variant of the BlackBerry Tour 9650 on Wednesday. The device is identical to the versions launched on Verizon and Sprint earlier this summer with GSM/HSPA support for international roaming. Hardware specifications consist of a 480 x 360 resolution display, Wi-Fi radio, single-band HSPA support, Bluetooth with […]
Cricket Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Following the announcement earlier this week, Cricket has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The device is being sold for $299.99 with the new $60 BlackBerry service plan that includes unlimited voice, text, email, web browsing, picture mail, and international text messaging. The MyCricket online portal is also offering the phone for $279.99 […]
RIM Renames BlackBerry OS as BlackBerry, BlackBerry 6 for 9700, 9650 and Pearl 3G
Following up on the announcement of the Torch, RIM has also announced the formal debut of the BlackBerry 6 development platform and confirmed that OS 6 will be made available as an update for the Bold 9700, Bold 9650, and Pearl 3G pending the necessary carrier approvals. RIM has officially dropped the BlackBerry OS name […]
RIM and AT&T Announce Torch for $199.99 on August 12th
As expected, RIM and AT&T have announced the forthcoming launch of the BlackBerry Torch slider for $199.99 beginning on August 12th. The Torch will be the first BlackBerry device to feature RIM’s updated OS 6 operating system, which will feature a WebKit-based browser and universal search in a bid to compete with Palm and Google. […]
AT&T Opens BlackBerry Torch Site Ahead of Announcement
AT&T has opened up a pre-order and information page for the still unannounced BlackBerry Torch 9800 slider. The device is confirmed to feature BlackBerry OS 6, sliding QWERTY keyboard and touch display. Further and more specific details will be revealed at a press event hosted by RIM and AT&T at 11AM EST.
FCC Approves BlackBerry 9800 Slider Ahead of Announcement
The FCC has approved one of RIM’s new BlackBerry smartphone models ahead of its official announcement later this morning. The BlackBerry 9800 will be the first RIM model launched with version 6 of its operating system and a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Other technical specifications include Bluetooth with stereo audio, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi radio, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband […]