TorchMobile Acquired by RIM
Mobile browser developer TorchMobile has announced on its front page that it has been acquired by Research In Motion. TorchMobile is known for its nascent Iris mobile web browser for Windows Mobile and embedded Linux platforms, based on WebKit and developed with support for multimedia in mind along with desktop class features such as tabbed […]
Verizon Offers V CAST Video on BlackBerry Storm, Ignores Windows Mobile Promises
Verizon has announced that their flagship BlackBerry Storm is the first smart device in their smartphone lineup to offer V CAST Video via dedicated application and additional monthly fee. Verizon Wireless seems to have forgotten (or is willfully ignoring) the many promises made to Windows Mobile users regarding access to V CAST Video content made […]
First Live Image of T-Mobile BlackBerry 9700 Surfaces
The first live shot of the T-Mobile BlackBerry 9700 has surfaced confirming the inclusion of 3G and the optical directional pad. Image courtesy of Crackberry.com The device is expected to be released later this year and will feature similarities to the 8900 Curve and Bold such as the thinner profile, leather backed battery cover, revised […]
Deal: T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve for $.01
Not long after its launch, Amazon has undercut even the mighty Wal-Mart in post agreement pricing on the BlackBerry Curve 8520 for T-Mobile. The phone is now available for $.01 after new 2 year agreement and rebates, undercutting Wal-Mart’s formerly lowest price of $48.88, although stock is quickly disappearing with 5 currently left in stock […]
T-Mobile Lists BlackBerry Curve 8520 Online
Ahead of its highly-anticipated launch this week, T-Mobile has opened a product page for the long-awaited BlackBerry Curve 8520. As previously reported, the device will mark a couple of firsts for RIM with the first optical directional pad for the line and will also be the first BlackBerry device to feature native sync capability with […]
BlackBerry 8530 Specs Surface
The first specifications for the forthcoming CDMA version of the BlackBerry 8520 have surfaced. Image courtesy of CrackBerry.com The BlackBerry 8530 will mark two firsts for the CDMA BlackBerry device lineup. It will be the first CDMA BlackBerry with a Wi-Fi radio and it will be the first such model sold by Verizon when it […]
RIM Announces BlackBerry Curve 8520 (Updated)
After being all but confirmed for T-Mobile last week, RIM has officially announced the BlackBerry Curve 8520, the successor to the venerable 8320 for T-Mobile. The device will mark a couple of firsts for RIM with the first optical directional pad for the line and will also be the first BlackBerry device to feature native […]
Sprint’s BlackBerry Tour Now Available on Best Buy Mobile for $199.99
Sprint’s BlackBerry Tour is now available on Best Buy Mobile’s web site for $199.99 making this the lowest post-contract price for the recently released device. Best Buy Mobile does not hassle customers with rebates and offers the lowest price possible upfront for new customers or contract extensions. As an example, Sprint Retail Stores, Sprint.com, & […]
T-Mobile to Launch BlackBerry 8520 on August 5th
New release information has surfaced regarding the BlackBerry Curve 8520 destined for T-Mobile. The replacement for the venerable 8320 will launch on August 5th and feature an optical directional pad and built-in access to BlackBerry App World along with the usual Wi-Fi radio for UMA access, redesigned QWERTY keyboard, quadband GSM/EDGE data, microSDHC expansion slot, […]
RIM to Release BlackBerry Desktop Server for Mac OS X
After years of near neglect by RIM, the manufacturer of the venerable BlackBerry will at last release a native BlackBerry Desktop Manager application for Mac OS X 10.5.5 and higher, which will allow for media sync as well as adding and removing applications, firmware updates, creating/restoring backups and managing multiple BlackBerry devices at the same […]