T-Mobile Upgrades BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5
T-Mobile has updated the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5. The biggest changes in this version are the addition of HTML email, music and video streaming support, an improved browser home page, improved downloading speeds, improved UMA and data performance, attachment downloading and document editing, and Free/Busy calendar look-up and remote email search for BES […]
RIM Announces App World Store and Pricing Structure
RIM has officially launched the App World service to developers and pre-registration for interested customers. The service is intended to be its take on the unified application store concept pioneered by Apple, but initial oddities have caused some concern in regards to its perceived viability such as the requirement of a PayPal account to access […]
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 […]
AT&T BlackBerry OS 4.5 Upgrade Available for Curve, Pearl, 8820
RIM has released the BlackBerry OS 4.5 update for the AT&T BlackBerry Pearl 8110/8120, BlackBerry Curve 8310/8320, and the BlackBerry 8820. The updates feature the same enhancements as found on the Bold and Storm in terms of improved web browsing, device speed, new applications and improved radio stacks for reception. The updates are available now […]
Blackberry Curve 8900 Released in Canada
Research In Motion announced today the release of the Blackberry Curve 8900 (formerly the BlackBerry Javelin) in Canada on the Rogers Wireless network. Most notable about this phone is that it is the thinnest and lightest full QWERTY phone ever released by RIM, measuring 109mm x 60mm x 13.5mm and 110 grams. The technical highlights […]
Ending Today: BlackBerry Storm, Activation Waived
Our sister site, CheapenGadget.com, has covered Verizon’s deal ending today. Activation is waived on the BlackBerry Storm, making that the cheapest price out there for upgrades. Upgrade fees are rarely waived, and Verizon has the lowest price for upgraders that does not require having the phone active for long durations. Considering the $250 difference between the […]
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, […]
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 […]