Hot on the heels of their Chinese distribution deal, RIM has announced that they’re working with China Mobile not only on a TD-SCDMA handset, but one compatible with China’s emerging TD-LTE standard. This is the first time we’ve heard RIM talking firmly about LTE, and it’s pretty exciting to think about what they’ve got planned…
Quick Update: FlipSide Music Player for BlackBerry Updated for OS 5.0
Just a quickie update here for the FlipSide Music Player users in the house. A new version of the player has gone live, and it has been updated for use with OS 5.0. The new version harnesses the power of new audio control playback features in 5.0. Play, fast forward, rewind, pause, or jump tracks…
Digital China Picking up BlackBerry
China Mobile has been offering limited BlackBerry devices and service for about two years so far, before which consumers had to buy both from Hong Kong and roam, but selection is about to get a bit better as RIM has struck a deal with distributor Digital China. While it doesn’t look like they manage much…
BlackBerry 9100 Striker Parts, Coming Soon Appears at Wholesalers
After a healthy batch of both video and picture leaks of the next generation BlackBerry Pearl 9100, code-named Striker, we’ve got the first signs of a commercial presence. Given OEM parts seller SW-Box has 9100 keypads in stock, and unlocked handset vendor Pure Mobile has it up in their shop as coming soon, it won’t…
BOLT Browser 1.6 for BlackBerry Now Available
Users of the BOLT browser for BlackBerry will want to take note that the app has gone to version 1.6. Some new features and enhancements have been integrated, some of which you may really enjoy. A quick overview from the official press release: For all mobile data networks that support it, BOLT 1.6 now offers…
Themes Starting to Appear in BlackBerry App World
While we’re still talking BlackBerry Themes, a quick note about App World this morning. Not too long ago you may recall my note that BlackBerry Themes were set to become an integral part of the App World experience. Well, if you take a look through App World now, you may notice a brand new category….…
SnowTime Premium BlackBerry Theme from Hedone Design
New from the excellent BlackBerry Theme designers over at Hedone Design, comes the SnowTime theme… Just in time for the holidays. This one features some slick animation, a clean look… and an overall ‘wintery’ feel. Custom icons, dialogs and call screens are also of course part of the package. The HDD SnowTime Theme is available…
OS 5.0.0.402 Leaked for the BlackBerry Storm 9500
For those of you still rockin’ the Storm 9500, a new OS has managed to leak its way out for your updating pleasure. This time we have OS 5.0.0.402 for the 9500. You can pick it up right here. As always, keep in mind that this is an unofficial release and installation should be done…
RIM Joins Wireless Power Consortium
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion has just signed up with the Wireless Power Consortium, which is an organization trying to establish open standards for (you guessed it) wireless charging called Qi. Although the Palm Pre gets all the love for wireless charging through its inductive battery door, RIM has been including charging contacts on its devices…
MySpace 2.0 for BlackBerry Now Available
MySpacers, RIM has recently launched version 2.0 of the MySpace app, in case you missed it! To get your mitts on it pop open App World on your device or on your desktop. A changelog has been made available, and below are some of the more key enhancements you’ll find within: Lookup friends while composing…