In case you were unaware, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is available today from T-Mobile and Walmart stores around the US. If you want the best deal, you’ll want to head over to a Walmart location. At the moment the 8520 is offered up for a paltry $48.88… This, in comparison to the $129.99 (after instant…
OpenTable offers Dinner Reservations on BlackBerry
The Palm Pre wasn’t the only handset to get support for OpenTable lately – a BlackBerry version of their app is also now available. A quick search will not only help you find restaurants in your neighbourhood (organized by cuisine category, if you’re feeling picky) and allow you to reserve a table right from your…
Elecite Releases New ‘Opus’ BlackBerry Theme
Elecite has released yet another great looking BlackBerry Theme. No surprise there. Better yet, the new theme (titled ‘Opus’) is available for the 88xx, 83xx, Bold, Storm and Curve 8900 running OS 4.5 and up. The theme brings a rich, classy and clean look to your Berry. For more information or to pick up ‘Opus’…
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Coming to India August 7th
With the BlackBerry Curve 8520 coming any day now via T-Mobile and Walmart, the good folks in India get to jump on the same bandwagon. Airtel will reportedly launch the Curve 8520 in India starting at Rs. 15,990. Also, a new prepaid service plan will be made available starting at Rs. 299. From what I’ve…
BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550) Rumored for October/November Release on Vodafone UK and Verizon
BlackBerry Storm users are well aware that the Storm 2 is indeed in existence, and will be on its way in the months ahead. In fact, we’ve already caught it on video, and even got a look at some great pictures here and here. Latest rumors posted by the folks at The BlackBerry Zone have…
BlackBerry Curve 8520 ‘Coming Soon’ via T-Mobile
T-Mobile has listed the BlackBerry Curve 8520 as ‘coming soon’ on their website. From what we know now, the device will launch on August 5th, and you should be able to pick one up via T-Mo or Walmart. From what I’ve heard, Wally World will stock the device for a very affordable $48.88… but as…
WordPress for BlackBerry 0.9.0.140 Now Available
If you were one of the first to download and use the new WordPress for BlackBerry App, you’ll be pleased to know that yet another update is already available. The latest update brings the app to 0.9.0.140. It’s good to know that updates are being worked on feverishly, as only about a week ago 0.9.0.134…
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review (Verdict: Get a Bold)
BlackBerry lovers using CDMA networks have been jumping for joy since the BlackBerry Tour first peeped its head into the blogosphere as a concept sketch bearing the codename Niagara. Its development alongside the Bold lead to high hopes for a simultaneous release, but as is usually the case for CDMA BlackBerrys, many had to wait…
BlackBerry App World 1.1 Goes Live
As expected, the newest update to the BlackBerry App World is now available. The big thing is support for European countries (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal and the Channel Islands) but some much-needed sorting options (newest, highest rated, price, developer, app name) are also welcome additions in 1.1. You can…
RIM Exec Confirms Front-Facing Camera on BlackBerry in Early ’10?
While video conferencing isn’t what you’d call a popular mobile activity, the supporting hardware is something we’ve been seeing in smartphones for years now, and it looks like RIM is deciding to catch up. According to a conversation with an anonymous RIM executive at the Brainstorm: Tech conference, the first BlackBerry with a forward-facing conference…