Verizon Pushing Out BlackBerry Updates Tonight
Verizon Wireless and RIM will be pushing out a series of updates for the BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Tour 9630 and BlackBerry Curve 8530 beginning at 6PM EST. The updates will be incremental versions of OS 5.0 and not the promised upgrades to BlackBerry 6. The update for the Tour consists of improved audio when […]
RIM Cancels Unannounced BlackBerry Storm 9570 for Verizon
According to an email sent out to BlackBerry developers, RIM has canceled work on the successor to the Storm2 in the 9570. The 9570 was intended to be an updated Storm2 with a larger 3.7 inch SurePress display and support for BlackBerry 6 meant for release on Verizon Wireless. “Thank you for your hard work […]
AT&T & RIM Rollout First BlackBerry Torch Update
AT&T and RIM have jointly rolled out the first major update for the BlackBerry Torch. The update mainly features speed improvements, including faster page loading and improved panning in the browser, improved device response after unlocking, faster application launching, exiting and switching, graphics rendering and smoother transitions on the home screen. Other improvements include faster […]
AT&T Announces Forthcoming Launch of BlackBerry Curve and Pearl 3G
AT&T has announced pricing and launch details for its variants of the Curve and Pearl 3G. The Curve 3G will be priced at $99.99 with no additional rebate required while the Pearl 3G will be priced at $149.99 also with no rebate required. Launch for the Pearl 3G is slated for October 17th while the […]
BlackBerry PlayBook: Launch Videos & Photos
Following up on our announcement coverage, all the launch videos and photos for the BlackBerry PlayBook, in one place. Hit Read More to see them.
RIM BlackPad Announced as BlackBerry PlayBook
Touting RIM’s well-established BlackBerry name, the company today announced the BlackBerry PlayBook. Infamously known as the “BlackPad” both inside and outside the company, the first tablet from RIM is designed to compete directly against iPad, as well as target corporate customers looking for BlackBerry’s security features and corporate BES support. BlackPad, raises the stakes on […]
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 3G
Sprint has launched the BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone. The device features an optical directional pad, Wi-Fi radio with wireless N support, microSDHC slot, media player and 3.5mm headphone jack along with Bluetooth with stereo audio support. A future update to BlackBerry 6 will also be slated for the device while it will initially launch with […]
BlackBerry 9670 Listed as Style in Sprint Inventory
A screenshot taken of Sprint’s internal product asset management system confirms that the forthcoming BlackBerry 9670 clamshell will be sold by the carrier under the Style brand and will be available in the “oxford copper†color. This follows FCC approval of the device in the last week, with specifications confirmed at BlackBerry 6, a full […]
BlackBerry 6 for Curve 3G 9330 Leaked
Following up on the leak of BlackBerry 6 for the Bold 9650, the same software version for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 has been leaked, with the same instructions for installing the release applying, as well as the same version number as the 9650 in OS 6.0.0.222. As both of the releases are beta builds, […]
BlackBerry 6 for Tour/Bold 9650 Leaked
A build of BlackBerry 6 for the Tour/Bold 9650 has been leaked with instructions on installation ahead of carrier specific builds. The 9650 build features all of the main features of BlackBerry 6, save for touch display support such as the WebKit browser, Universal Search, and Social Feeds, with the Social Feeds functionality needing to […]