A quickie here for the Storm 9530 users. Yet another OS has leaked, and this time around it’s full of OS 5.0 goodness. Yeppers, OS 5.0.0.323 has leaked for the Storm 9530. While this is a very unofficial release, one has to wonder how close these builds are getting to an official release. We have…
PocketMac No Longer Supported by RIM
No surprise whatsoever here. Now that RIM has launched the BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac, they’ve officially dropped support for PocketMac. Before the days of BDM for Mac, PocketMac was the only resource Mac users had to manage their BlackBerry from their computer. I’ve had it for many, many years, and I’m sad to say…
Video: BlackBerry Bold 9700 Promo Goodness
Not too much to say here, but if the video below doesn’t get your mouth salivating for the new Bold 9700, I don’t know what will. Check it out now, and for full details on the Bold 9700 hit up Simon’s detailed post from earlier this morning. BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Onyx) Now Official Note: You…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Onyx) Now Official
RIM’s new flagship device, the BlackBerry Bold 9700, has been officially announced. If you’ve been following the latest leaked videos and pictures, you’d already know a fair bit about this device (including that it’s coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Bell, Rogers, telus and maybe even wind) but here’s a spec run-down anyway: 3.2 megapixel camera…
Deal Alert: AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 for FREE (plus a penny)
Looking to get your hands on an AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900? Well, you’re in luck. Amazon is clearing out the AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 for FREE (plus a penny)! As long as you’re new to AT&T and willing to put up with AT&T’s network for two years, Amazon will trade you a new BlackBerry Curve…
BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Updated
Mac users still basking in the glow of the new BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac will be pleased to know an update is already available. The update brings the BDM to version 1.0.1. As of yet, no changelog has been made available, so I can’t tell you what is new and exciting here (other than…
‘Focus’ and ‘Analog’ Themes up for Grabs at Elecite for $0.99
Looking for a deal on a new BlackBerry Theme? The designers over at Elecite are running a sale on a couple of themes for 2 days. You can pick up the ‘Focus‘ and ‘Analog‘ themes for $0.99 each by using the coupon code ‘2099’ on checkout. As with all Elecite themes, these are ‘premium’ efforts…
3D View of BlackBerry Storm 2 Found on Verizon’s Website
In a sure sign of an impending launch, folks over at the CB forums have noticed that some Storm 2 materials are popping up on the Verizon website. One such item, is a 3D look at the Storm 2, which can be viewed right here. Check it out to swivel and rotate the Storm2 to…
Allerta’s inPulse Watch Accessory to Show Notifications from BlackBerry, Android and Symbian Phones
A couple of University of Waterloo students have put together a company called Allerta which will be making a cool little smartphone accessory that will keep you apprised of e-mail, SMS, and call alerts via Bluetooth while masquerading as a normal watch. I was a little dubious about these concept renderings of the product (they…
Rogers BlackBerry 8520 Coming Soon in Lavendar
I just got Rogers’ monthly UR magazine in the mail with something unfamiliar on the cover: a BlackBerry Curve 8520 in lavender. The new paint job was spotted briefly in late September, but it looks like we’re getting closer to an official release. Rogers just came out with the new, slim, trackpad-bearing Curve a few…