Anyone else willing to ride the beta train of leaked BlackBerry software? OS 4.7.0.100 is now available for the BlackBerry 9500, and not too far after 4.7.0.99 came out for the BlackBerry 9530. Just remember that these two aren’t interchangeable – it’s risky enough using unreleased operating systems, let alone swapping them between devices, however…
Virgin Mobile Canada to Get BlackBerry Storm by End of Year?
It sounds unlikely that Virgin Mobile, what one would normally disregard as a discount phone outlet, would get a smartphone as new as the BlackBerry Storm, but it’s a tip floating up alongside info of their rates rising by $5/each. Apparently Virgin Mobile Canada hasn’t been doing so well since launching in ’05, so the…
OS 4.6.1.133 Officially Released for the BlackBerry Curve 8900
More BlackBerry OS update news. This time however, I’m pleased to report that this is an official OS update! Woohoo! BlackBerry Curve 8900 owners can now get their hands on OS version 4.6.1.133. To get your hands on it, hit up this link from BlackBerry. As with all other OS updates and any other major…
Free Beyond411 App Updated for the BlackBerry Storm
Need a great way to find information, driving directions and more, all from your BlackBerry Storm device? You will want to check out the latest version of Beyond411 (Previously known as Berry411). The app is free, and is certainly a ‘must-have’ for any BlackBerry Storm user. As the official website puts it, Beyond411 is the:…
BlackBerry Storm 9530 OS 4.7.0.99 Leaked… Surprise!
Surprise, surprise… Another unofficial OS leak for the BlackBerry Storm has been leaked… And it won’t be the last one! This time it’s OS version 4.7.0.99 for the Storm 9530. As per usual, I can’t confirm or deny any rumored changes that this OS might bring. It’s unofficial, so no release notes or changelogs are…
Free Tetris for the BlackBerry Bold Anyone?
Bold owners, want to try out a new and free version of the classic game of Tetris on your device? Developer Papped has customized a free Tetris game for the Bold. He’s added that unmistakable Tetris song and has improved the graphics and game controls. This free OTA download might work on other Berry devices,…
BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway Available for $20
Amazon’s got a sweet deal going on this little accessory from Research in Motion called the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway. In a nutshell, it allows you to shunt tunes from your phone onto larger stereo system via Bluetooth. 3.5 mm and RCA cables give plenty of flexibility in how you do that – car, home…
Obama Packs Verizon BlackBerry 8830 World Edition on the Job
The jaw-clenching drama of President Barack Obama’s phone situation is settling down, now that we see he’s happily thumbing away on his BlackBerry outside the White House. We still don’t know if he’ll pick up a Sectera Edge, but officials state that with the enhanced security on this particular BlackBerry, Obama will be conducting both…
BlackBerry Storm Available at FutureShop for $199.99
Canadians rejoice! There’s another place to pick up the first-ever touchscreen BlackBerry device… the BlackBerry Storm. FutureShop now has the touchscreen berry on at a very good price of $199.99 on a 3-year contract (on Telus). Not bad, considering I just checked Bell’s site, and yep… it’s still going for $249.95 on the 3-year handshake.…
iWebTrack Lets you Obssess Over Site Traffic While on the Move
If you’re the type who pops an aneurysm when the bounce rate on their site goes up 0.2% since yesterday, iWebTrack today released an app for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry that lets you keep an eye on metrics like site visitors, search engine traffic, conversions, and ad campaigns. On top of showing numbers on your…