First Live Images of BlackBerry KickStart Surface
The first images of a live BlackBerry Kickstart pre production unit have surfaced along with new information regarding specifications and potential carrier availability. Images courtesy of CrackBerry.com Click for full-size version. The clamshell device is now expected to launch in two versions with the 8220 and 8210. The 8210 features an internal GPS transceiver along […]
RIM Launches BlackBerry Media Sync
RIM has officially launched its long awaited BlackBerry Media Sync application for the 8800, Pearl, and 8300 Curve series of devices. The application syncs music playlists from Apple’s iTunes (non-DRM files only) and also updates playlists inline with iTunes to make sure that music on the BlackBerry is constantly updated, with the option to manage […]
RIM Launches Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry
As first announced in May, RIM has launched Windows Live Messenger for the BlackBerry family of smart devices, and in an interesting twist, the client does not use the data connection on the device but instead relies on the venerable push functionality that the company is known for. Image courtesy of ArsTechnica The client is […]
New BlackBerry Models Revealed
New images have surfaced detailing two upcoming BlackBerry smart devices. One is a direct response to the iPhone in the Thunder while the other is a variant of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 3G device without the bespoke high speed data access. Image courtesy of CrackBerry.com
Opera Mini 4.1 Receives Minor Update
Opera Software has released a small update for the latest version of the Opera Mini browser. The update affects a limited number of handsets, and as such, Opera is not updating the version software. In fact, Opera has stated that if you own any device other than a BlackBerry or Palm phone, you do not […]
Sprint and Verizon BlackBerry Curve Now Delayed to May 15th
Sprint and Verizon have begun circulating internal memos stating that the launch of the respective versions of the BlackBerry Curve have been pushed back due to software issues, contradicting Sprint’s earlier response stating an April launch was still on track and delaying Verizon’s expected launch on May 9th. The problem has been pinpointed to a […]
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 […]