BlackBerry Bold 9650 Confirmed for Sprint in May (Updated)
The forthcoming BlackBerry Bold 9650 has officially been confirmed for Sprint ahead of its official announcement later this morning. The 9650 will feature OS 5.0, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, GPS transceiver, Wi-Fi radio and optical trackpad along with EVDO Rev A. support, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone and 3.5mm headphone jack. The […]
RIM Leaks Virgin Mobile USA BlackBerry Curve 8530
RIM appears to have accidentally revealed that Virgin Mobile USA will get their first true smartphone. After the demise of Virgin Mobile’s acquired Helio unit, the carrier has languished without any logical 3G data path. Boost Mobile on the other hand has, in the same time, switched back to CDMA, and is offering a $60 […]
Blackberry OS 6.0 Specs and Screenshots Revealed
Details and screenshots have surfaced on the much awaited BlackBerry OS 6.0. 6.0 is poised to feature: an improved home screen with multiple home pages, Â a brand new web browser with multi-tab browser, a redesigned media player interface, and a much improved tab app switcher. Overall, the improvements look to help improve the Blackberry OS […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Holding Company Sues Apple, AT&T, Others Regarding Patents
A Frisco, Texas based holding company by the name of SmartPhone Technologies LLC has filed suit against Apple, AT&T, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo, LG, and Motorola alleging that all the companies named are infringing upon patents owned by the aforementioned company. Apple faces six counts of patent violations which include power conservation, telephony features, and email […]