Verizon Selling BlackBerry Storm for $99.99
Verizon has now discounted the post-agreement price of its flagship BlackBerry model in the BlackBerry Storm all the way down to $99.99 after $100 instant online rebate. The device features a 3.3 inch 480×360 HVGA resolution display, tri-mode CDMA 1xEVDO Rev. A, quadband GSM/EDGE and 2100MHz HSDPA radio for international roaming via Vodafone partner networks. […]
Google Announces Google Voice Applications for BlackBerry and Android
Google has announced that it has launched two dedicated applications for its Google Voice call forwarding service, one for Android and one for the BlackBerry. The applications feature voicemail transcriptions, the ability to call and text with the Google Voice number, and low-cost international dialing along with address book integration. The application can be downloaded […]
Verizon Launches Two Versions of BlackBerry Tour
Following up on the Sprint Launch, Verizon has launched its version of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 and has launched both a non-camera and camera-equipped version for consumer purchase. The devices are otherwise identical to the Sprint version with a tri-mode CDMA EVDO Rev. A/quadband GSM/EDGE/single-band HSPA radio, HVGA landscape display, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, […]
Sprint Launches LG LX290, Inferno BlackBerry Curve and Tour (Updated)
Sprint has officially launched one of the most highly awaited BlackBerry devices in the Tour, an unexpected color variant in the Inferno Curve, and the LG LX290 entry-level slider. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 is functionally identical to prior models with EVDO, QWERTY keyboard, speakerphone, media player, HTML browser, Bluetooth, microSD expansion slot, MMS support, and […]
Sprint and Verizon to Launch Wi-Fi Enabled BlackBerry Devices Next Year
Sprint and Verizon representatives have confirmed that both carriers will launch a revision of the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour which includes a Wi-Fi radio, making it a first for both CDMA carriers. In related news Sprint has confirmed that every smart device manufacturer that wants to offer smart devices on the carrier must include a Wi-Fi […]
Sprint BlackBerry Tour to Launch July 12th
Sprint has officially announced via Twitter that it will launch the BlackBerry Tour on the same day as Verizon. As can be seen in the screenshot, the $199.99 pricepoint also applies to those customers that are upgrade eligible. Encyclopedia: BlackBerry Tour 9630
BlackBerry Tour for Alltel Surfaces
The first images of the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour with Alltel branding have surfaced. Images courtesy of CrackBerry.com. Click for full-size. This version of the Tour is expected to be sold in the recently divested Alltel markets and is expected to be identical to the Sprint and Verizon version. Encyclopedia: BlackBerry 9630 Tour
Verizon Opens BlackBerry Tour Pre-Order Page, Confirms July 12th Launch Date
Verizon has opened up a dedicated pre-order and product page for the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour 9630. Click for full-size The BlackBerry Tour features a tri-mode CDMA EVDO Rev. A/quadband GSM/EDGE/single-band HSPA radio, HVGA landscape display, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, Qualcomm chipset with 256 MB of RAM and 192 MB […]
BlackBerry Tour Release Dates Confirmed
A couple of release dates have now been confirmed regarding one of the most anticipated BlackBerry releases of the summer in the Tour 9630. First, Verizon will be launching its version of the Tour on July 12th for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and rebates according to information found on the internal testman server, […]
Verizon Launches BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230
Verizon has launched its version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8320 following the announcement earlier this month. The clamshell features two high-resolution color displays at QVGA resolution, SureType QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera with zoom, flash and video recorder, media player, microSDHC expansion slot, voice-activated dialing, speakerphone, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, […]