Archive for the ‘BlackBerry (RIM)’ Category

T-Mobile has launched the previously announced BlackBerry Pearl 8120, which features the revised bodyshell of the CDMA version along with a built-in Wi-Fi radio for calls over UMA using the HotSpot@Home service.
The device, which is identical to the version launched on AT&T also features quadband GSM /EDGE access, built-in GPS transceiver with BlackBerry Maps, Bluetooth [...]

In a report filed by Reuters, Yahoo has announced the addition of voice recognition technology to its mobile OneSearch client for the BlackBerry.
The addition of voice recognition is one of the first steps for the search company to foster a more natural experience when conducting web searches, a concept commonly known as the “semantic web”, [...]

With their main competitor, Verizon Wireless, having all EV-DO smartphones in their existing line up, AT&T still has some of the more popular smartphones limited to Edge.
AT&T’s CEO, Ralph de la Vega, took the opportunity at CTIA today to announce that “all” of their smartphones will be 3G in the coming months.
The smartphones that are [...]

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 [...]

Unveiled today at CTIA, the XM Radio Mobile application can be downloaded on select smartphones including the BlackBerry Curve, Pearl, 8800 Series and 8700 Series for just $7.99 a month. Visit www.xmradio.com/bbol on your BlackBerry’s browser to download the application immediately to your device in order to start listening to your FREE 24-hour trial.

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We’ve received a few reports from readers over the past week of new updates for a few Verizon Wireless phones.

Research in Motion issued an update for the Verizon Wireless version of the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl. The update fixes Bluetooth disconnect issues, among other changes. You can get the update from Verizon’s BlackBerry Update Site.
In addition, [...]

Engadget Mobile has posted a gallery of pictures that show the newest member to RIMs lineup, the BlackBerry 9000. From the picture below, you can see the new interface design that has yet to be announced from RIM. It is unsure whether this will be part of the new updated operating system from [...]

AT&T has officially launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on all consumer sales channels.
The smart device was previously launched exclusively for business customers and was unavailable for general purchase until now.
The BlackBerry 8120 Pearl features the redesigned bodyshell of the CDMA version, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, 3.5mm headphone jack, quadband GSM/EDGE, Wi-Fi [...]

Boy Genius Report has revealed part of the Sprint April launch roadmap featuring dates for many eagerly anticipated devices. All phones are expected to launch through TeleSales on April 16th and April 20th through the rest of Sprint’s sales channels.
 

The first device expected to be launched in April will be the recently announced Sierra Wireless [...]

As we previously reported, T-Mobile is launching the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone today, complete with GPS, Wi-Fi, and compatibility for their HotSpot@Home VoIP calling service.
The 8820 is certainly targeted more at high-end BlackBerry users, as it is not typical for RIM to include both Wi-Fi and GPS into the same device. Subscribers using T-Mobile’s HotSpot@Home calling [...]