Orange has sent an internal memo to employees in the UK noting that they have suspended sales of the BlackBerry Bold due to ‘software issues’. The suspension is simply an interim measure that Orange made in the best interests of their customers while RIM works away at a fix for the issues. The internal statement…
BlackBerry 8900 shows up on T-Mobile Germany
T-Mobile Germany now has an online placeholder for the BlackBerry 8900, a device which has received no official nod to date. Due in November, we’ve been hearing about this one since its days as the Javelin back in May. Following closely in the old BlackBerry Curve’s footsteps while still adopting the slick new look established…
Sprint Launches Sign-Up Page for BlackBerry Curve 8350i
Today Sprint has launched a sign-up page for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i. Not much going on there at all… But if you’d like to sign-to be notified when the 8350i is available for purchase, click here. The BlackBerry 8350i will have WiFi and GPS. Plus, there will be push-to-talk capabilities built-in. Check out the site…
BlackBerry Storm and friends get development tools
Alongside the launch of their first touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Storm, RIM has let loose some development tools to get started on the new device. Fresh APIs will allow programmers to mess around with the accelerometer, rotation, camera, touch screen, and home screen backgrounds. These should provide lots of opportunity for programmers to make some…
BlackBerry Storm officially launched
The press release for the BlackBerry Storm launch slipped embargo just before things got good and official last night, but official they did get, with lots of hands-on impressions and pictures. U.S., Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand will be getting the BlackBerry Storm “next month” through Verizon and Vodafone. Telus and Bell took the…
BlackBerry Storm Joint Press Release, New Images and More!
Nothing but BlackBerry goodness coming down the pipe tonight from BGR. I’m going to keep this short and get right to the good stuff. More images, press release and spec sheet after the jump!
Best Buy Presentation Leaks Ship Dates for Several Highly Anticipated Devices
Someone at Best Buy has leaked a presentation that shows ship dates for several highly anticipated devices. Noted in the slide above are the following devices and ship dates: Verizon Blitz, October 26th Sprint HTC Touch Pro, October 26th Samsung M540 Rant, October 26th AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9000, October 26th T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip, October…
RIM Working Hard on BlackBerry Media Sync for the Mac
If you run a Mac, chances are you are aware of the lack of BlackBerry syncing, app loading, backup and other basic services that are available to all working on PC’s. Frustrating to say the least. Looks like RIM is finally going to step up to the plate. RIM has been working hard to bring…
Hands-on with the BlackBerry 8350i
Announced back at CTIA, the BlackBerry 8350i running on iDEN has been a long time coming, what with the 7100i being the last BlackBerry to enjoy push-to-talk functionality. Although it’s packing the usual Curve form factor, it’s apparently got some extra bulk to it. Unfortunately, that doesn’t translate to the levels of ruggedization that are…
BlackBerry Storm ads emerge (video)
You might remember that video from the Vodafone BlackBerry Storm launch party (before it got taken down) – well, here’s the original presentation, which doesn’t do much outside of getting folks hyped up for RIM’s first touchscreen device. While that might not be entirely for the public eye, Verizon has kicked off their public teaser…