Research In Motion reported their fourth quarter and had mostly good things to say about the fiscal year. Since last year, revenue was up 35% to $15 billion ($4.08 billion in Q4), subscriber base grew 65% to 41 million (4.9 million fresh souls in Q4), and 40% more units shipped, totalling 37 million (10.5 million…
OtterBox for BlackBerry Curve 8520/30 Coming With Some Summer Colour
The OtterBox Commuter series for the BlackBerry Curve 8500 devices will launched with a splash of colour, just in time for the nice weather. Jade green, ardoise slate, red jasper, scapolite gray, and zircon blue will all be available soon, presumably along with the pink version above for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade should be…
Developer interest strong for Android, iPad
Developers are getting very excited about creating for Android app but they’re taking a wait-and-see approach with the looming iPad, according to a survey from Appcelerator. The company surveyed 1,000 developers and found iPad interest is still pretty high but it’s not as frenzied as it was prior to the device’s proper introduction. The report…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Gets OS 5.0.0.545 via Bell
Just a few moments ago I noted a very unofficial OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The update brought us up to 5.0.0.586, but yeah, the build was unofficial. If you’d rather get your hands on an official build, it looks like Bell has gone live with one. Released to ‘enhance the user experience for…
OS 5.0.0.586 Leaked for the BlackBerry Bold 9700
Howdy folks, thought I’d start my morning off with a quick BlackBerry OS update. Has been a few days since my last one 😛 This morning I’ve got OS 5.0.0.586 for the Bold 9700. You can grab your copy right here. Remember, this is NOT an official update, so download and installation is done at…
BlackBerry Striker 9105 to Skip SureType, Go T9?
Yesterday, an OS for the unreleased BlackBerry Pearl 9100 leaked, but after some digging, it turns out that the software isn’t only for 9100, but also a new model: the 9105, which will apparently host a traditional T9 keypad layout. This is a significant departure from the traditional Pearl models, which used RIM’s SureType system…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Coming to Rogers in White?
Rogers internal databases show a new BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available sometime soon in white, a shade that didn’t look too shabby at all on the original Bold. You’ll likely end up paying the same $149.99 on contract, but there’s no info on a release date. With stuff like the Pearl 9100 and mystery…
Cricket’s Leaked 2010 Lineup Features BlackBerry 8530, Kyocera Zio, and Lots More
A bundle of Cricket phones slated for a 2010 launch has leaked in a slide deck, which prominently features the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and the recently-announced Kyocera ZIO. Here’s the full run-down of what to expect, when, and for how much: Kyocera Domino (S1310) – $99.99 MSRP, June Cricket CAPTR II (A210) – $129.99 MSRP,…
Koodo Mobile Getting BlackBerry Service?
Koodo Mobile will be getting BlackBerry service sometime soon, based on some sharp eyes spotting the active site koodomobile.blackberry.com. Koodo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Carrier TELUS, and usually deals with cheap phones and pay-as-you-go, but with the launch of an HSPA network by its parent company, Koodo has the opportunity to bring in…
Verizon Goes Official With OS 5.0.0.591 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630
A quick OS update for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour owners out there. This is my favorite kind of update… an official one! Looks like Verizon has gone live with OS 5.0.0.591 for the 9630, and it comes with some pretty neat enhancements including the ability to add Push to Talk to your BlackBerry plan. Key…