Awhile back, my buddy Al did a roundup of some of the most extreme pimping of BlackBerrys you can find – diamonds, gold, leather you name it. A cool novelty, no doubt, but what about Joe Everymanpimp? Is there not something for the common BlackBerry Mack Daddy in a cubic zirconia, pleather, or metallic finish?…
Smartphone gains boost Apple and RIM marketshare at Nokia’s expense
It seems one of the only things growing in this hostile global economy is the number of smartphones being sold around the world. The growth of sales in this particular segment highlights the smartphone’s recent push to popularity. The smartphone market now sits at a new high, showing 3.7% growth in sales (38.1 million handsets)…
‘Parking Lot’ a True Puzzler for the BlackBerry Storm
Looking for a new puzzle game for your BlackBerry Storm? I came across ‘Parking Lot’ for the Storm the other day, and while I haven’t played it on the Storm yet… I’ve played the exact same type of puzzle game on the iPhone… and yes, I can attest to the fact that it is a…
Simplexity Offering 4,000 Delta SkyMiles With New BlackBerry Devices and Plans
A quick one here for all of the American business travelers out there. Want to earn a whole whack of Delta SkyMiles? Well, now you can earn 4,000 miles when you purchase a new BlackBerry on any new or extended wireless plan from Simplexity. Simplexity is an online retailer that offers cellphones and wireless devices…
OS 4.7.0.114 Leaked for the BlackBerry Storm 9530
BlackBerry users, it’s unofficial OS update time! This time around we have OS 4.7.0.114 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. If you’re on the 9530 and absolutely have to get the latest build of the OS, you can pick it up here. However, please keep in mind this is not an official release… So proceed at…
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Officially Released on Telus
The friendly folks at Telus have officially released the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. For those looking for a compact device and flip form factor that fits nicely in your pocket, the Pearl Flip could be the way to go. The Pearl Flip comes in both Black and Pink at Telus, and carries a 2.0MP camera…
MetroPCS launches BlackBerry Curve 8330 with no-contract unlimited plans!
The no-contract world of wireless service is a rough and tumble place. With low-cost carriers jockeying to offer the most economical wireless services to consumers looking for ever better value in their wireless plans, it can be hard to get your name out there. That is, unless you do something truly noteworthy. MetroPCS’s latest announcement…
Vodafone and McLaren F1 Team Up to Produce Amazing BlackBerry Storm Video
The folks at Vodafone together with McLaren have put together the sweetest viral piece I’ve seen in quite a while now…Called ‘Simon & Steve’s RC Grand Prix Adventure’, the whole thing starts out with two buddies that rig up a remote control F1 car (Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren F1 ride) to use the BlackBerry Storm for…
Poynt Beta Updated to Support Non-GPS BlackBerry Devices
Rumor has it the popular Poynt Beta app has been updated to support non-GPS BlackBerry devices! This is very cool for those on BlackBerry’s without GPS functionality. The update uses cellphone towers to triangulate your location just like Google Maps ‘My Location’. Poynt Beta for BlackBerry lets you easily search for and find businesses while…
BlackBerry To Sponsor U2’s Upcoming World Tour
U2’s upcoming world tour for the album, ‘No Line on the Horizon’ is being sponsored by the one-and-only BlackBerry. While no financial details have been specified, one has to assume title sponsorship of a U2 world tour doesn’t come cheap… Thankfully RIM has a few dollars to spend. Band manager for U2 Paul McGuinness said…