Boost Mobile to Launch Three New CDMA Models (Updated)
According to leaked Best Buy inventory screens, Boost Mobile will be reviving its CDMA side by launching the BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sanyo 3810 (which will be branded Mirro on Boost) and the recently launched Sanyo Incognito. The BlackBerry 8330 will be launching at $249.99 with its own rate plan that bundles unlimited voice/data/messaging for $79.99, […]
RIM BlackBerry Users Suffer Though Another BlackBerry Outage
BlackBerry users are currently in the middle of a second BIS and BES in a week. Most users are without email and there are numerous reports of internet being down as well. As of 10pm CST on Tuesday, RIM has not acknowledge or issued a statement on this outage.
Sprint Activiating Curve 8530 on Old Plans with BIS Loophole
Not long after the launch of the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8530, PhoneNews.com has received reports that customers on older Sprint plans that do not want to switch to an Everything Data plan to purchase the device can add on the $10 BIS service to their current plan in order to purchase the device. The reports […]
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Sprint has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8530 online and via Telesales today, with retail sales beginning on January 10th of next year. Pricing is set at $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99 The Curve 8530 features a Wi–Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS support, […]
Verizon Branded BlackBerry Tour 2 Surfaces
The first image of the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour 2 (Essex 9650) with Verizon branding has surfaced. The next version of the Tour is expected to feature a Wi-Fi radio and optical directional pad, making it a slight upgrade to the current model.
Sprint BlackBerry 8530 on December 18th (Updated)
PhoneNews.com has learned that December 18th has been tentatively set as the launch date for the Sprint version of the BlackBerry 8530 Curve according to multiple sources. The device is functionally identical to the Verizon variiant with a Wi–Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS support, EV–DO Rev 0 instead of Rev. A, 256MB ROM/128MB RAM, […]
Verizon Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Following up, Verizon has launched the BlackBerry Ciurve 8530. The 8530 features a Wi–Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera, VZ Navigator and Visual Voice Mail support, V CAST Music and V CAST Video, EV–DO Rev 0 instead of Rev. A, 256MB ROM/128MB RAM, BlackBerry OS 5.0, 2.5 inch landscape QVGA display, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.5mm headphone […]
AT&T Launches Blackberry Bold 9700
As expected, AT&T has launched its version of the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The device is now available for $449.99 with no commitment, or $299.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $199.99. Buy the BlackBerry Bold 9700 from AT&T Get $30 Cashback
Verizon BlackBerry Tour Update Released
Verizon has released a firmware update for the BlackBerry Tour. The update addresses issues with email sync on personal accounts and other issues yet to be listed by the changelog. The update requires BlackBerry Desktop Manager to be installed on the host Windows or Mac computer in order to be completed.
T-Mobile Debuts New Complete Prepaid Option with BlackBerry Curve 8520
T-Mobile has announced the debut of T-Mobile Complete, which is a new hybrid monthly prepaid option that is set up to compete with MetroPCS and Cricket with intention to draw the Hispanic market. The service plans are also similar to the aformentioned carriers and T-Mobile’s own Even More Plus no-contract unlimited plans, but offers the […]