We’re gearing up for Mobile World Congress 2009 over here at IntoMobile. As the event draws nearer (February 16-19 in Barcelona) more and more info keeps coming in on who will be appearing at the event. With that in mind, this morning I received a nifty little press release letting me know that the one…
Custom Paint Jobs Available for BlackBerry 8900
The BlackBerry 8900 isn’t even out in the U.S., yet third parties are already preparing for the imminent February launch. ColorWare is now offering their custom painting service for the new Curve, and for those who can’t finagle one early as a business customer for T-Mobile, ColorWare is selling them off contract for $546 before…
Microsoft Warns Obama About Canadian Eyes Prying on BlackBerry Use
The U.S. President’s phone situation is still somewhat up in the air – he’ll probably be keeping the BlackBerry, and is eyeballing the Sectera Edge for more sensitive communications, but some think he should stick to the one device. Microsoft, however, has questioned the wisdom of the president relying on a device whose maker is…
QuickLaunch Offers Customized Access on BlackBerry Storm
Everyone has their own favourite features they access all the time on their mobile, but there’s only so much you can cram onto convenience keys and home screens. This great productivity tool called QuickLaunch by NikkiSoft lets you configure a secondary menu holding not only your favourite applications on the BlackBerry Storm, but website URLs,…
BlackBerry 8350i OtterBox Case Released
The latest indoctrinee to OtterBox’s Defender Series is the push-to-talk BlackBerry Curve 8350i, currently available on Sprint. The protection offered by OtterBox seems like overkill for most consumer phones, but the iDEN-capable Curve is geared specifically for rough environments – PTT is used regularly in construction and shipping where instant communication is a daily necessity.…
RIM Co-CEO Blames Hurried Launch for Buggy BlackBerry Storm Software
In a recent interview, one of Research in Motion’s head execs addressed the rough launch of the BlackBerry Storm. RIM co-Chief Executive Jim Balsillie said the companies made the crucial Black Friday deadline “by the skin of their teeth,” after missing a planned October debut. Mr. Balsillie said such scrambles — and the subsequent software…
BlackBerry Curve 8900 OS 4.6.1.133 Leaked
Are you tired of these unofficial BlackBerry OS leaks yet? I have to admit I’m getting a little bit peeved with them. Users of the BlackBerry 8900 may be pleased to know thata new OS has come to light, albeit the usual unofficial/shady kind. So, if you want to step up to OS 4.6.1.133 for…
Lance Armstrong Loves His BlackBerry Bold
I have to admit, I’m not a huge cycling fan, but every year when ‘Le Tour’ (Tour de France) kicks off… I usually take notice and watch some stages. This year, cycling legend Lance Armstrong has announced his comeback, and has actually just finished the ‘Tour Down Under’ event in Australia… with the ‘Tour of…
BlackBerry 8900 Curve (Javelin) Review
The BlackBerry Storm and all of its drama has just about died down, and attentions are turning to a more traditional release from Research in Motion: the BlackBerry Curve 8900. Known by many as its internal codename, Javelin, the 8900 follows closely in the Bold’s footsteps by offering a classic, slick, full-QWERTY device with Wi-Fi…
Case-Mate’s Backpack Trumps BlackBerry Bold Faux-Leather
Faux-leather, shmaux-leather – let’s get some real class on that BlackBerry Bold battery door. Case-Mate just released their Backpack series of battery door covers for the BlackBerry Bold, available in black, red and brown, each with their own distinct patterns. Similar cases are available for iPhone, if that happens to be what you’re packing. Twenty…