Vonage has updated its mobile offering, releasing brand new apps for BlackBerry, iPhone and even iPod Touch. You know how it goes with all those VoIP apps – working data connection is required, whether it’s 3G or WiFi. I’m not sure which BlackBerry models will work, but I assume all the latest RIM’s babies will…
RIM Releases BlackBerry Widget SDK 1.0 Beta 1
BlackBerry developers, it’s time to get your ‘widget’ on. RIM has announced that the BlackBerry Widget SDK is now available for download. You can grab it at www.blackberry.com/developers/widget. The BlackBerry Widget SDK 1.0 Beta 1 contains the BlackBerry Widget Packager 1.0 Beta 1, a BlackBerry Device Simulator, and a lot of documentation and samples. So…
BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 Available for Download Tomorrow
Some quick BlackBerry news for the Berry addicts out there. RIM has just announced that the latest build of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM 5.0) will be available tomorrow, October 7th! RIM has no doubt placed the 5.0 version number on this one to no doubt have it match up with the upcoming OS 5.0… Makes sense…
BlackBerry Wireless HS-500 Headset from RIM is Lookin’ Sharp
If you’re into the whole RIM-branded scene, the folks out of Waterloo haev just released a new BlackBerry Wireless headset. The HS-500 Bluetooth headset gives you hands-free comfort for those that prefer a headset. Official description of the headset from the good folks at RIM: Get the freedom of hands-free calling with the easy-to-use BlackBerry®…
Even More BlackBerry Bold 9700 Photo and Video Lovin’
Yeah I know… Just the other day I shared some more leaked photos of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold II, aka the 9700 with you all. As I clearly expected, more images have come to light, and I’ve taken a liking to this particular batch for one very good reason: A few pictures actually compare the…
T-Mobile brings HotSpot @Home service to business BlackBerry users
T-Mobile’s been pioneering UMA service for a while now. Known as T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, the service allows compatible WiFi-enabled mobile phones to use a WiFi network to make voice calls rather than the T-Mobile wireless network. The service has apparently shown enough success in the consumer space that T-Mobile USA has decided to bring its…
Video: Testing Storm 2’s Web Browser over WiFi
In the video above, the Storm 2 shows off it’s web browsing speed while on WiFi… well, sort of. The tester simply loads up a bunch of mobile sites… Sites that are supposed to load up fast anyway! But still, it’s good to see the Storm 2 in action, right? If nothing else file this…
More BlackBerry 9700 ‘Onyx’ Images Leaked
If you’re waiting for the next-generation BlackBerry Bold to arrive, you’re not alone. The BlackBerry Bold II, aka BlackBerry 9700, aka BlackBerry ‘Onyx’ is just one of the devices I can’t wait to get my hands on before the end of this year. Expect the 9700 to pack some enhanced features in comparison to its…
BlackBerry ‘Essex’, aka BlackBerry Tour 2 Captured on Camera
In some more BlackBerry love from Salomondrin, we’ve got some leaked images of the upcoming BlackBerry Essex! The Essex appears to be the CDMA replacement of the BlackBerry Tour that packs a new trackpad, WiFi (yay!), and a much better camera. No details on the actual camera technology used, I’m kind of hoping that we’ll…
BlackBerry ‘Dakota’ To Utilize Liquid Lens Technology
It’s been a really productive weekend on the BlackBerry scene. Lots of news and rumors, including the info below. Seems as though BlackBerry super-ninja Salomondrin managed to snipe more details on the upcoming BlackBerry ‘Dakota’. You might recall this device, also known as the ‘Magnum‘. While no images or spec lists have been made available…