We don’t know much about the BlackBerry 9300, aka ‘Kepler’. From what we can tell, the highly speculated and rumored-upon device will pack a 320×240 display and WiFi… and is tapped at being a follow-up to the Curve 8500 series. For most, there hasn’t been any proof that the device was in existence at all,…
Koodo BlackBerry Curve 8530 Going Live May 27th
Back on the 19th I reported that Koodo Mobile would launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530 (and 2 new add-on plans) on May 25th. While this was indeed the plan, it looks like things have been delayed a little bit. Our friends at MobileSyrup received a note from a tipster, noting that launch will be pushed…
International iPad Shipping Dates Delayed… Again?
Chalk this up to high-demand, or perhaps even sly strategy, but the folks at Apple have delayed international shipping dates on the iPad yet again. If you recall, when Apple started up the pre-order machine for international customers, the shipping date changed from May 28th to June 7th. Not a huge deal. However, if you…
WordPress for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.2
If you use the WordPress app for BlackBerry, take note. The app has been updated to version 1.2, and many new features have been built-in that are worth noting. I’ll list the changelog for you below, but so far, perhaps the biggest improvement I’ve noticed is overall performance. It’s easier to login and the app…
Verizon Training Staffers on BlackBerry Bold 9650 – Launch Imminent
When it comes to the CDMA’d to-the-max BlackBerry Bold 9650, we’ve heard very little when it comes to Verizon. Sure, we’ve reported that Sprint launched it at $199 on 2-year contract, told you about a leaked OS for it, heck, we’ve even got our hands on one. But when it comes to Verizon’s variant of…
OS 5.0.0.680 Now Available for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 via Hutchinson
Time for a quick OS update for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 users out there. Looks like this one is an official release, coming to us via Hutchinson. Gotta love the official releases. The update will bring 9700 users to OS 5.0.0.680. Good stuff. As always, be sure to backup your device and take all necessary…
Internet Controlled Soda Machine Sells on eBay for $76
Retrofitting old junk with new guts always grabs my attention. That’s why, when MIT computer science grad Chris Varenhorst re-jigged a dirt cheap soda machine to his specifications, I had to chuckle. So what did he do? Chris not only managed to hook the machine up to the internet, but he also made the soda…
Bell Gives Palm and webOS an Open-Handed Slap to the Face
Palm and webOS fans, take note. Bell is giving you a stern slap in the face with this one. At least that’s how I interpret it. The good folks at Bell offer a wide variety of smartphones, including the iPhone and many popular BlackBerry and Android-powered devices. They also have the webOS toting Palm Pre…
Video: iPad + Velcro = Love
Direct Video link What do you get when you combine two of mankind’s greatest inventions? You get multiple new applications for the one-and-only iPad… Bathroom reader no more, this vid goes out of its way to show you how you can use your iPad in some very funny (and crazy) ways. The combo is used…
iPhone 3GS Screen Repair is so easy… Even a 10-Year-Old can do it!
What do you get when you cross a cracked iPhone 3GS screen with a bright 10-year-old boy? Answer: you get iPhone repair at a huge discount. Enter ‘Brett’ (pictured above), nephew of CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy and son of the founder of iPhone and iPad game house MobileAge. Naturally, Brett is into gadgets, and…