RIM Releases OS 4.5 for Sprint BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and 8330 Curve
RIM has released BlackBerry OS 4.5 for the Sprint BlackBerry Pearl and Curve. The biggest changes in this version are the additions of OTA update capability, true MMS support (audio, video, image and simultaneous), and the addition of Documents to Go software on top of improvements to core functionality. The updates are available now from […]
MetroPCS to Launch BlackBerry Curve 8330 with EVDO Data Access
PhoneNews.com can confirm that MetroPCS is planning to rollout EVDO data access in non-AWS markets beginning at the end of this month with the launch of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, which will be an exclusive to Best Buy locations in Metro PCS markets with legacy CDMA band support (such as Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Dallas, […]
T-Mobile Opens BlackBerry Curve 8900 Product Page
T-Mobile has opened up a placeholder product page for the highly-anticipated BlackBerry Curve 8900. The device will be available for non-corporate customers beginning next month and features slight upgrades from the Bold on which it is based, such as a higher resolution display (480×360), and a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and video recorder. […]
RIM to Pick Up BlackBerry Connect Development for Series 60
When Nokia announced last year that it would be removing BlackBerry Connect support in favor of Microsoft/IBM support, many current and potential customers were understandably upset with the turn of events, as it was perceived that Nokia did not want to compete with RIM directly via software. The company was known for developing its own […]
T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve Launching on January 19th for Business Customers
T-Mobile has sent out an internal memo to employees informing them that the long-awaited BlackBerry Curve 8900 smart device will be launched ahead of its scheduled launch on February 11th, now on January 19th for business customers only.  This follows up on the leaked consumer release date for the device and lends credence to the fact […]
T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 Now Launching on February 11th
The launch date for the long anticipated Curve 8900 on T-Mobile has been moved up a full week according to a leaked employee information slide. Image courtesy of TMoNews The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is now expected to launch ahead of the Samsung Memoir on February 11th with the specifications finalized at a landscape HVGA (480×320) […]
Verizon Selling BlackBerry Pearl for $20 After New 2 Year Agreement and Rebate
Verizon has begun offering steeper discounts on the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in order to clear out existing stock. Â The popular device can now be had for $20 after paying $119.99 for the device before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $20. The device is also the beneficiary of a new software […]
T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Samsung Memoir to Launch in February
T-Mobile employees have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that the Samsung T929 Memoir and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be launched on the carrier in Februrary of next year, with a date for both set on the 18th of the month. The Samsing T929 Memoir is a variant of the Samsung M8800 Pixon with an 8.0 megapixel […]