RIM and Verizon Announce BlackBerry 9530 Storm
In separate press releases this morning RIM and Verizon Wireless have announced the pending launch of the BlackBerry 9530 which is now branded Storm. The device is the first touch display BlackBerry in RIM’s lineup and features a new type of display technology known as ClickThrough that makes the entire glass-front display act like a button, […]
BlackBerry Pearl Flip Pricing and Launch Information Surfaces
Pricing and launch information has surfaced on the long awaited BlackBerry 8220 Pearl Flip. The clamshell is expected to launch on October 15th through T-Mobile for $349.99 retail, $199.99 on a 2 year agreement and $249.99 on a 1 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate bringing the totals to $149.99 and $199.99 respectively, […]
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment Expo 2008 Photo Gallery
A week after the show… we looked back to see if there was anything more really worth reporting. The answer? Not much, but that’s not that atypical. Read more to see what was at the show. Â
Google Releases Maps For Mobile with Street View Support
In a post on the Official Google Mobile Blog, Google has announced a new version of the venerable Google Maps for Mobile application with support for Street View and pedestrian direction input as well as increases in loading speed and My Location updates. The application is now available for all Java enabled handsets and BlackBerry […]
T-Mobile Opens BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip Page
T-Mobile has opened a placeholder product page for the forthcoming BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220. The clamshell device features a large internal QVGA display, large outer display, converged SureType QWERTY keyboard, quadband GSM/EDGE support, Wi-Fi radio with WPA encryption and HotSpot@Home support for calls over UMA, myFaves support, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, […]
Internal Verizon BlackBerry Storm Information Surfaces
An internal information card designed for Verizon Wireless sales people has surfaced with detailed specifications on the forthcoming BlackBerry Storm touchscreen device. Image courtesy of Engadget Mobile The device will feature RIM’s first attempt at a “click” touch display at HVGA (480×320) resolution, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder, and quadband GSM […]
BlackBerry Javelin Images Surface
The first images of the as yet unannounced and unreleased BlackBerry Javelin have surfaced thanks to an eBay listing. Image courtesy of BlackBerry News The Javelin is expected to be the non-3G version of the Bold and will be released in two versions next year in the US, which will feature either Wi-Fi or GPS […]
CTIA: Meet the BlackBerry Curve 8350i
The first live shots of the BlackBerry Curve 8350i on Nextel. Hit Read More to see the photos.
Sprint Announces Touch Diamond, Touch Pro, BlackBerry Curve 8350i
In addition to the phone announcements today, Sprint also confirmed three smartphone launches for later this year. The Touch Diamond and Touch Pro have already been covered in-depth on PhoneNews.com. Per HTC’s press release: “The HTC Touch Diamond will be available in September and will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 […]
RIM Announces BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 on T-Mobile
While going under many different code names, RIM today announced the first BlackBerry flip phone. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will initially be a T-Mobile exclusive, launching this fall. The Pearl Flip comes at a time that RIM is quickly expanding its device form-factors. The traditional layout will be updated this October with the North […]