AT&T Announces Barcode Scanner App for BlackBerry and Android
AT&T has announced the launch of a new branded barcode scanning application and companion barcode creation service in the AT&T Code Scanner, Create a Code service for consumers and Code Management Platform for businesses. The app will scan 2D (QR and datamatrix) and 1D (UPC and EAN) barcodes for more information on product stamped with […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry 8530
MetroPCS has launched the long-awaited successor to the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the first BlackBerry device to support its expanded AWS coverage area in the Curve 8530. The 8530 is also the first device on the regional flat-rate carrier to include a Wi-Fi radio while supporting EVDO Rev. 0 access in select coverage areas. Pricing […]
Verizon Rolls Out V CAST Apps on BlackBerry via BIS/BES
Verizon has announced that it has rolled out its V CAST Apps suite via BIS access with optional BES access via enterprise servers, with the added capability to block the service if so desired via either MyVerizon for consumers or Verizon Enterprise Center for Businesses. V CAST Apps is meant as a companion to Blackberry […]
MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 Delayed By One Week
PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm that the long-awaited MetroPCS variant of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has been delayed from its initial July 19th launch date (today) by one week to next Monday July 26th across all sales channels. No official reason was given for the delay, but dealers have confirmed off the record that […]
RIM and Nokia Respond to Apple Signal Strength Demonstration
Following Apple’s opening of the antenna information page on its site, Nokia and RIM have responded to Apple’s claims that antenna signal strength attenuation affects every cellular phone and that its issues are nowhere out of the ordinary compared to the aforementioned manufacturers, with RIM making the most pointed statements.
MetroPCS Curve 8530 to Ship Without Tethering Capability
Following up on the marketing collateral from earlier today, reports are starting to surface from this morning’s employee and dealer training session that the MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 will lack the capability to tether and be used as a modem. This will mark the first time that RIM has shipped a current generation BlackBerry without such […]
MetroPCS Marketing Collateral for BlackBerry Curve 8530
The marketing collateral for the forthcoming MetroPCS version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has surfaced ahead of its launch this month confirming a $50 mail in rebate and key features. As previously reported, the 8530 will feature AWS support and will replace the aged 8330 in the regional carrier’s smartphone lineup while being the first […]
MetroPCS BlackBerry Curve 8530 Launch and Pricing Details
The first confirmed pricing and launch details regarding the forthcoming AWS version of the BlackBerry Curve 9300/8530 have surfaced for MetroPCS after being approved by the FCC. The device will be launched on July 19th for $299.99 before an additional $50 mail in rebate, bringing the total to $249.99. The 8530 will succeed the older […]
