Archive for the ‘BlackBerry (RIM)’ Category

Verizon has released a firmware update for the BlackBerry Tour. The update addresses issues with email sync on personal accounts and other issues yet to be listed by the changelog.
The update requires BlackBerry Desktop Manager to be installed on the host Windows or Mac computer in order to be completed.

T-Mobile has announced the debut of T-Mobile Complete, which is a new hybrid monthly prepaid option that is set up to compete with MetroPCS and Cricket with intention to draw the Hispanic market.
The service plans are also similar to the aformentioned carriers and T-Mobile’s own Even More Plus no-contract unlimited plans, but offers the first [...]

AT&T has announced the forthcoming launch of its variants of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 8520.
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available on Sunday November 22 for $199.99 after rebate with new agreement and BlackBerry data plan and is identical to the T-Mobile version released today save for 850/1900/2100 3G band support.
The [...]

As expected, T-Mobile has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700 after months of anticipation and leaks.
The Bold 9700 features BlackBerry OS 5.0, a 480×360 resolution landscape display, optical directional pad as found on the 8520, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, video recorder and flash, as well as support for 900 / 1700 / 2100 3G [...]

T-Mobile has announced availability and pricing details for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The device will launch on Monday, November 16th for $199.99 after a new 2 year agreement as previously reported.

Image courtesy of PhoneArena.
A leaked document has surfaced detailing pricing for the forthcoming T-Mobile version of the recently announced BlackBerry Bold 9700, which is expected to launch on November 16th.
The device is now expected to retail for $199.99 on a standard 2 year agreement and Even More plan selection while pricing on Even More Plus [...]

RIM has announced a slate of new features for BlackBerry OS 5.0 this morning during the BlackBerry developer conference designed to close the gap against the iPhone.

Today Sprint announced that they will be adding the BlackBerry Curve 8530 to their smartphone lineup.
The Curve 8530 features BlackBerry OS 5.0, a landscape HVGA resolution display, dedicated media player keys, 3.5mm headphone jack, optical directional pad, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, redesigned QWERTY keyboard and Wi-Fi radio. It also includes preloaded applications including BlackBerry Media [...]

As expected, Verizon has launched the BlackBerry Storm2.
The BlackBerry Storm 2 features a 3.25 inch 480 x 360 capacitive touchscreen display with integrated Send, End, Menu, Escape functions and new SurePress version, EV-DO Rev A/UMTS/HSPA on 2100 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks for international roaming, new Wi-Fi radio, 256 MB of RAM, 2 GB of [...]

The recently leaked inPulse Smartwatch accessory for the BlackBerry will in fact be released next February, according to the official portal for the device.

The inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry is being manufactured by Allerta and will rely on Bluetooth in order to send incoming emails, text messages and other alerts from the handset to the watch [...]