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 […]
BlackBerry 8350i to Refresh Nextel iDEN Offering
Rumor site Boy Genius Report has posted an upcoming device roadmap for Sprint Nextel. While some of the dates are inaccurately, notably the close-to-launch Motorola Renegade V950, one product stands out as a major refresh to the Sprint Nextel family. For years, Nextel users have only had one BlackBerry option; the 7100i. When the device […]
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 […]
BlackBerry KickStart Clamshell Revealed (Updated)
Update: Further information has surfaced along with a purported official image featuring T-Mobile branding. The smart device is now expected to feature an internal Wi-Fi radio, QVGA internal display, a 2.0 megapixel camera with the aforementioned flash, a 3.5mm standard headphone jack, and a revised SureType keyboard. The device is now expected to launch in […]
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: Verizon’s 13 New Phones Detailed
We have a full look at the range of phones Verizon Wireless will be announcing at CTIA. The list is long, and a few of these phones have leaked out in the past. But, we have compiled the full 13 phones that Verizon will be announcing tomorrow at the show. Read more to see the […]
AT&T Ready to Launch BlackBerry Pearl with WiFi
AT&T Wireless has just recently announced the BlackBerry Pearl 8120. The ‘upgraded’ version supports a 2MP camera, up from the 1.3MP camera found on the previous BlackBerry Pearl 8100. Another feature added to the 8120 is WiFi. Pricing is set to be at $199.99 with a 2 year agreement. via PhoneScoop Specs at Phone Encyclopedia by PhoneNews.com
MWC: RIM Announces Prepaid Data Option, Home-Based Media Server
In a press release, RIM has announced a new prepaid solution powered by Alcatel-Lucent equipment that monitors data transmission in real-time, negating the need for an oftentimes expensive and sometimes unecessary data plan. The solution consists of software hosted by Alcatel-Lucent running concurrently on the operator’s network that monitors usage in real-time and charges accordingly. […]