I’d been hearing rumblings over the past week or so that Verizon could indeed end the storm 9530’s run of touchscreen goodness in the near future. While some were surprised to hear that… I wasn’t. Don’t even get me started on the Storm (or the Storm2 for that matter!), I could go on for days!…
Hi, I’m Marin and I’ll be your editor
I thought it would be prudent to do a proper introduction as I’m the new guy and you’ll be seeing my mug around here a lot. I’m a tech reporter who’s written about mobiles for InformationWeek, CNET, Androinica, Know Your Cell and various other sites. I’ve spent a ton of time thinking about smartphones and…
Official OS 5.0.0.497 Arrives for the BlackBerry Storm 9520
Storm 9520 owners may want to give this a look. Yep, a new and very official OS has appeared, namely OS 5.0.0.497. This comes to us via Vodafone Australia and Fiji. Of course, no changelog has been made available, but I would suspect the usual bevy of bug fixes and tweaks are found within… In…
Research: Android Market Hosts Highest Proportion of Free Apps
Mobile application analytics firm Distimo has published some numbers on U.S. app stores that might surprise those who have had to wade through the mountains of free software on iTunes. As it turns out, it’s the Android Market that actually has the highest proportion of free applications available. Android’s app market growth is also…
Research: Nokia Losing Marketshare, RIM holds Number Two Smartphone Rank in 2009
Gartner has just published the results of some of their latest research regarding the performance of the world’s big-name cell phone manufacturers and platforms over 2009, and hints at where we’re headed next. Android, iPhone, and to a lesser extent, BlackBerry, are poisoned for substantial growth, while Nokia (though still the world leader), Sony Ericsson,…
Quickie: Slacker Radio for BlackBerry Updated to Version 3.0.451
BlackBerry users runnin’ the old Slacker Radio may want to update… Looks like it has been updated to 3.0.451. The latest version can be downloaded OTA via m.slacker.com. Hitting up the mobile address from your Berry will automatically detect your model… So no worries, Slacker will tell you if you’re compatible with the update or…
Do You Have What it Takes to Develop a ‘Super App’? Let RIM Show You How!
Received another lovely update from the folks at RIM a little while ago. Seems as though they have another BlackBerry Developer Webinar planned, and after looking over the details it promises to be a good one. The details? Well, the webinar will commence on Thursday, February 25th and will start at 2PM EST. It’ll be…
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Now Available on WirelessWave, Fido
Over the weekend I heard rumblings that the BlackBerry Curve 8520 was indeed coming to WirelessWave. Sure enough, as soon as I checked the WirelessWave site this morning, there it was. The BlackBerry 8520 available in both Black and Lavender. Pricing? Try $29.99 on a 3-year contract. This is interesting stuff, because we’ve been waiting…
Case-Mate FUEL Rechargeable Holster Available for BlackBerry Bold 9700
Case-Mate has recently expanded their FUEL lineup with a holster for the Bold 9700, offering even more battery life to what seems to be the most energy-efficient BlackBerry to date. Overkill? Maybe. Awesome? Yes. By using the external charging contacts, the Bold plugs into the holster’s 2300 mA battery, which can either continually keep your…
Official BlackBerry OS Releases Arrive via O2 UK
Busy weekend for the folks at O2 UK. While I was sitting back and watching the Olympics with friends, they were busy releasing official BlackBerry OS’s for multiple devices. The skinny? OS UK has released OS 4.5.0.187 for the BlackBerry 8120, 8300, 8310, 8800 and 8820. This IS an official release, so if you’re running…