Sure seems like there is a lot of Fido news these days. Today, news has dropped that Fido has launched the Samsung F266. A simple slider feature phone, the F266 should go for $25 on a 2-year contract, or no-contract for $150. At the moment the Fido site notes ‘This item is not in stock’,…
Free ‘Distortion’ BlackBerry Theme
Whenever I notice a free theme floating around, I like to tell people about it. This time around the news came via Vicky at BerryReview. She tells us about the ‘Distortion’ theme for the BlackBerry 81xx, 83xx, 88xx & 9xxx series devices. And yes, it’s free. The theme has actually been around for a little…
T-Mobile Offering No Activation and Upgrade Fees February 13-16
A quick one here. From February 13th through February 16th, T-Mobile is apparently waiving all activation fees and upgrade fees. They will do so on all ‘qualified purchases’. What exactly is a ‘qualified purchase’? No idea. But you may want to check with your local T-Mobile store or call a representative for more information. If…
BlackBerry 9300 is no ‘Gemini’… What Would You Name It?
Yesterday, I reported an initial ‘rumor’ report around the BlackBerry 9300 Gemini. I’m glad I stuffed it in the ‘rumors’ section, because already there has been a correction made by the folks at BGR. Seems as though the device is not known at the ‘Gemini’ as first reported. BGR sets things straight: Okay, we’ve got…
Get The T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 for $149.99
In an image snapped from the Best Buy system (note the no-contract price…insane.), you can pick up one of the best Berry’s to hit us in a long time, the BlackBerry Curve 8900… For $149.99 on T-Mo. Of course, the requisite 2-year contract is a must, so as long as you’re willing to sign-off, $150…
Android 1.1 Software Development Kit Now Available
If you’re pumped about the new Android OS update (OS RC33), first off make sure you give Will some thanks for those handy instructions on how to force the update if you haven’t received it already. Second, if you’re a developer you will be pleased to know that the Android Software Development Kit version 1.1…
Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8900… On Ice!
Every February, the capital city of Canada (Ottawa) puts on a great Winter Festival. Called ‘Winterlude’, it runs three-full weekends and is packed with activities and entertainment for the whole family. This year, it’s running from February 6th through the 22nd. At Winterlude there’s a playground made of snow for the kiddies, and a whole…
Rolando Lite Available in the App Store
Want to try out (in my opinion) one of the best games yet for the iPhone? ‘Rolando’ now has a ‘lite’ version available for free, which lets you play and explore the first level of the game. The first level is a tutorial of sorts, and it takes you through ‘Honeycup Meadows’. You’ll learn all…
BlackBerry 9300 ‘Gemini’ Details Hit the Blogosphere
That’s right folks, time to crank up the rumor mill yet again! New details have emerged via BGR about a BlackBerry 9300 ‘Gemini’. As soon as I laid eyes on this bad-boy, I knew it was for me. It’s basically an 8900 on steroids. Yes, 3G is packed in to the familiar form factor. No…
Leaked Image Gives Us Look Into Fido’s Upcoming Device Lineup
Wondering what devices are up and coming at Fido? I can almost guarantee you weren’t… But even so, it’s always cool to know what’s coming up on carriers around the world. Via a leaked image complete with a fantastic spelling error, this so-called Fido memo gives us some details on what is to come. It…