AT&T Launches BlackBerry Pearl 8110
AT&T has launched another variant of the BlackBerry Pearl consumer-oriented smart device. This version omits the Wi-Fi radio present in the 8120, but is otherwise identical to the 8120, with a portait QVGA resolution display, quadband GSM/EDGE radio, Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot with support for 4GB cards, trackball navigation, converged […]
Alltel to Launch BlackBerry 8330 Curve on May 1st, Launches Online Presale Campaign
Alltel has launched a pre order campaign for their highly anticipated CDMA version of the BlackBerry Curve. The device is expected to be identical to the forthcoming Sprint and Verizon versions with a QVGA landscape display, full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation as found on the Pearl, GPS support, microSD expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio […]
Sprint Delays BlackBerry Curve and Sanyo PRO Series Consumer Launch
The highly expected launch of the 8330 Curve has been delayed by Sprint for as yet unknown official reason, with speculation pointing to supply constraints due to the launch of the device on Canadian CDMA carriers Bell and Telus in the last two weeks, as well as other reasons pointing to possible software issues. Sprint […]
Yahoo Adds Voice Recognition to OneSearch on BlackBerry
In a report filed by Reuters, Yahoo has announced the addition of voice recognition technology to its mobile OneSearch client for the BlackBerry. The addition of voice recognition is one of the first steps for the search company to foster a more natural experience when conducting web searches, a concept commonly known as the “semantic […]
CTIA: AT&T Wireless Getting Ready for a Complete 3G Smartphone Lineup
With their main competitor, Verizon Wireless, having all EV-DO smartphones in their existing line up, AT&T still has some of the more popular smartphones limited to Edge. AT&T’s CEO, Ralph de la Vega, took the opportunity at CTIA today to announce that “all†of their smartphones will be 3G in the coming months. The smartphones […]
CTIA: BlackBerry Curve for Sprint Network Announced
Just a couple of weeks ago, pictures of the still unannounced Sprint BlackBerry Curve were released but today Sprint makes it official. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 is the smallest RIM device that features a full QWERTY keyboard, GPS navigation, and a 2MP camera with video recording. Also included with the Curve is the advanced media […]
CTIA: XM Radio Now Available for BlackBerry
Unveiled today at CTIA, the XM Radio Mobile application can be downloaded on select smartphones including the BlackBerry Curve, Pearl, 8800 Series and 8700 Series for just $7.99 a month. Visit www.xmradio.com/bbol on your BlackBerry’s browser to download the application immediately to your device in order to start listening to your FREE 24-hour trial. The […]
Verizon Updates BlackBerry Pearl, Samsung Juke, LG Chocolate
We’ve received a few reports from readers over the past week of new updates for a few Verizon Wireless phones. Research in Motion issued an update for the Verizon Wireless version of the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl. The update fixes Bluetooth disconnect issues, among other changes. You can get the update from Verizon’s BlackBerry Update Site. […]