Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 8350i Without Camera
In keeping with the pattern of launching BlackBerry devices without cameras for use in government or high security workplaces, Sprint has relaunched the BlackBerry Curve 8350i in a non-camera version. The device is functionally identical to the prior version with a Wi-Fi radio, OS 4.6, internal antenna, GPS transceiver with A-GPS support, Direct Connect with […]
CTIA: RIM Launches BlackBerry App World
RIM has launched the BlackBerry App World. The company’s competitor to Apple’s App Store, is part of RIM’s ongoing attempt to reposition BlackBerry as a consumer-friendly device. The application requires a PayPal account to purchase software, however RIM says they are working on offering an alternate payment method. Your BlackBerry must have a trackball or […]
Live GDC Coverage, and Job Interviews!
We’re on-site at GDC 2009, for our first ever coverage of the Game Developers Conference. But, we’re not just here to cover the show. We’re interested in taking with game developers who are looking for work. We already have a couple of coding positions open, and we’re open to meeting with you at the show. […]
T-Mobile Upgrades BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5
T-Mobile has updated the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5. The biggest changes in this version are the addition of HTML email, music and video streaming support, an improved browser home page, improved downloading speeds, improved UMA and data performance, attachment downloading and document editing, and Free/Busy calendar look-up and remote email search for BES […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry Curve 8330 via Best Buy (Updated)
Following up on our pre-release coverage, MetroPCS has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8330 in the Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento markets via Best Buy locations. The phone is identical to versions sold on other carriers with a QVGA landscape display, full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation […]
Exclusive: MetroPCS BlackBerry Curve Image and New Plan Details (Updated)
Following up on our initial report regarding the forthcoming release of the BlackBerry Curve on MetroPCS, the first image and confirmation has leaked from internal documents along with confirmed plan information. The BlackBerry plan on MetroPCS will cost $50 per month and bundle BIS service along with unlimited voice and messaging, with an additional $10 […]
RIM Announces App World Store and Pricing Structure
RIM has officially launched the App World service to developers and pre-registration for interested customers. The service is intended to be its take on the unified application store concept pioneered by Apple, but initial oddities have caused some concern in regards to its perceived viability such as the requirement of a PayPal account to access […]
Google Releases GPS Enabled Maps for Mobile on Verizon BlackBerry Storm
Google has released a new version of Maps for Mobile with the aforementioned functionality, but it only applies to the Storm and not the other models, due to Verizon’s refusal to approve transceiver access to other BlackBerry devices in the lineup despite having the same GPS hardware as the Storm. The new version of Maps […]
Sprint Issues BlackBerry 8350i Update
Sprint has issued the first major firmware update for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i since its release. The update addresses these major issues: Commercial Location Services functionality is enabled. NXTl: Device may lose data connectivity and show status as NXTl and not NXTL. Blank Screen: Device screen loses all information and goes blank. Multiple IP address […]
T-Mobile Launches BlackBerry Curve 8900
As previously reported last month, T-Mobile has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900. The device is intended to be a variant of the Bold without 3G access and features a landscape HVGA (480×320) display, quadband GSM/EDGE 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, speakerphone, microSDHC expansion slot, media player,  Wi-Fi with UMA support for HotSpot @ Home, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, and GPS support via built-in […]