Sprint Internal Listing Reveals BlackBerry Tour 9650 Launch for May 16th
A leaked internal Sprint listing shows the forthcoming BlackBerry Tour 9650 launch being set for May 16th at a pricepoint of $199.99 after $100 mail-in rebate and BIS requirement. The BlackBerry Tour 9650 will be the first CDMA BlackBerry device on Sprint to feature a built-in Wi-Fi radio along with EVDO Rev A access as […]
Skyfire Abruptly Ends BlackBerry Browser Development, Cites Poor Development Enviroment
Skyfire CEO Jeff Glueck has announced that the mobile browser developer has heretofore ceased all development work on the BlackBerry version of its web browser. He goes on to state that development was stopped due to what the company considers a poor and inconsistent development enviroment provided by RIM with fragmented, inconsistent APIs in their […]
Verizon Launches Push to Talk for BlackBerry Tour 9630, BlackBerry OS 5.0
Following up on the launch of Push to Talk for the rest of the BlackBerry lineup, Verizon has announced the launch of Push to Talk service for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The service requires activation on a plan with Push to Talk service included as well as BIS/BES access and an additional application download. Verizon […]
Page Plus Cellular Responds to Concerns
Note: Answers from Page Plus Cellular are paraphrased. Representatives for Page Plus asked us to not record the interview. Page Plus today responded to the widespread concerns and complaints from consumers regarding many recent issues. Read more to see their side of the story.
RIM Rolling Out Beta Zone App Test Program for Customers
RIM has announced a new program for customers that is designed to ease app testing for developers working with the BlackBerry platform and allows customers to use beta applications before wide release while providing feedback to developers to speed up development.The Beta Zone program is currently open and accepting registrations in the US, UK, and […]
Cricket Launching AWS-Capable BlackBerry Curve 8530 This Summer
Following up, Cricket has confirmed that it will launch an AWS-compatible version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 this summer along with the previously confirmed Kyocera Zio. The carrier further states that both devices will not exceed retail pricing past $299, suggesting that the carrier will be subsidizing part of the handset costs.
CTIA: Verizon Launching Skype Application on Thursday
Verizon Wireless has announced that the Skype mobile application for smartphones will be available starting tomorrow on March 25. As previously reported, the Skype mobile application will offer free Skype-to-Skype calling over Verizon’s CDMA network, in addition to cheaper international calls. Interested customers will need a compatible Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use […]
Verizon Launches Push to Talk Application and Service for BlackBerry
Verizon has quietly rolled out Push to Talk application for all of its BlackBerry models running OS 5.0. The application required for the service is a free download, with the service being billed at an additional $5 per month on top of the monthly rate plan and allows for group calls with up to 50 […]
Verizon Wireless Disputes PhoneNews.com Silent Recall Moniker on BlackBerry Storm 2
Verizon Wireless has objected to the title of a “silent recall” being affixed to the recent issues relating to the BlackBerry Storm 2. As we previously reported, Verizon has received updated Storm 2 units with improved touch screen displays, meant to address issues with units in some initial batches of the phone. These issues severely […]
Verizon Recalling and Revising Storm 2 Due to Display Issues (Updated)
Verizon is actively working with RIM on a new hardware revision of the BlackBerry Storm2 in order to correct accuracy issues centered on the lower left corner of the SurePress touch display reported in a small number of units. Verizon has ordered all stores to return existing pre-revision stock in order to receive the new […]