A lot of the speculation regarding AT&T’s lag in launching the BlackBerry Bold has been centred around optimizing the software for 3G reception, but as far as I can tell, the software works just dandy up north, and pretty much everywhere else in the world where the 9000 has been released. What sounds a lot…
BlackBerry 8900 Javelin sells for $17,100
There are only a few people who could possibly want an unreleased BlackBerry this badly – RIM, developers, or competing manufacturers. The winning bid of $17,100.00 was made by a Canadian, jdavidson31, who, based on a quick Facebook search, doesn’t work at RIM. So who does that leave? Maybe James Davidson from integrated technology research…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm due November 1st?
Previous rumours had pointed to an October release for RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry, but the info from Verinzon is pointing a little bit later. November 1st. is the date when customers will supposedly be eligible for trading in their old devices, and presumably the date when the Storm will be available, according to the latest…
BlackBerry Storm 9530 goes live on Verizon – sort of
RIM’s first BlackBerry smartphone to sport a touchscreen display is all but official at this point. We know what it looks like, we know what it’s called, we even know the selling-points that Verizon is using to sell the darn thing. And, now Verizon has gone live with the BlackBerry Storm – sort of. The…
Aide Rebukes Mccain’s Claim to Creating BlackBerry
An over-enthusiastic adviser to presidential hopeful John McCain was heard bragging how McCain, the guy who doesn’t know how to send an e-mail or use a computer, helped create the BlackBerry. Douglas Holtz-Eakin was later called a “bone-headed staffer” by a top aide for insinuating that McCain’s work with the Senate Commerce Committee directly facilitated…
BlackBerry 8220 showing at Rogers store
T-Mobile’s had their BlackBerry Flip Pearl showing in the online store, now Rogers has appropriately followed suit. Previous leaks about a $149.99 price point on a three-year contract are unconfirmed, but still seem pretty likely. It’s also confirmed that it you’ll be able to use Rogers’ voice-over-Wi-Fi service, Talkspot, with the Flip Pearl. Based on…
Seidio Extended Life Batteries For Your BlackBerry (and Other Devices Too!)
If you find yourself running low on battery more and more often, it may be time to upgrade to an extended-life battery. I’ve got one in my BlackBerry 8800, and I absolutely LOVE it. My stock battery is well used, and after a time (as I’m sure most of you notice) the battery life gets…
Rogers BlackBerry Flip Pearl launch party
If the CTIA announcement, OS leak, and presale for the BlackBerry 8220 weren’t enough to whet your palette for RIM’s first flip device, the invitations for Rogers’ launch parties Canada-wide have been sent out. Festivities get started on September 23rd. in Toronto, followed by Montreal on the 25th., Vancouver on the 30th., and finally Calgary…
T-Mobile posts BlackBerry Pearl 8220 to online store, not yet available
It’s a small step, but a step forward nonetheless, for flip-phone fans looking for a clamshell BlackBerry handset. T-Mobile, long expected to be the official launch-carrier for Waterloo’s first BlackBerry flip-phone, has finally posted the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 flip-phone on their web-store. The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 is still “coming soon,” according to T-Mobile, but…
Official Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 Video Leaked
Well folks, after months and months of rumors and speculation, an official BlackBerry Storm video produced by Verizon has leaked. The official internal announcement was made today at Verizon, and one expects that this video was used to introduce the device. The sound quality isn’t great, but it details the phone and all of its…