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New Canadian carrier Mobilicity launched the BlackBerry Bold 9780 today to replace the 9700 they’ve had since launch. For $499.99 off-contract, you get a better camera (5 megapixels) more app memory (512 MB) and all of the goodies of OS 6 (like universal search, WebKit browser, and improved user interface). Most of the other specs…
At CES 2011, OtterBox has launched a new series of cases for the iPhone 4 and BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (or either 8500 model) to join their Commuter, Impact, and Defender lineups. The new Reflex Series includes within it an elastic TPE rubber cushion at every corner which actually lets your phone bounce when it…
We had heard a whisper earlier this week that RIM was holding out on a 4G BlackBerry until costs and power consumption for the related chips were lower, and from a recent interview with Mike Lazaridis at CES, we’re hearing similar logic applied to dual-core processors. When asked about why a dual-core strategy was good…
We’ve finally got some extended time with the BlackBerry PlayBook and we’re pretty excited about this upcoming tablet and feel like it could be a credible competitor to the Apple iPad and the Motorola Xoom. The BlackBerry PlayBook has all the goods on paper: a 7-inch high-resolution display, dual-core 1 GHz processor, WiFi, 4G on…
After being previewed and leaked for some time, the first instance of a carrier-approved BlackBerry 6 operating system for the Bold 9700 is now available for download. OS 6 has a wide variety of new features, but is still very recognizable. Universal search lets you get to local and web content simply by typing from…
Nielsen released a really great infographic the other day, going over a variety of U.S. media usage statistics, including mobile internet use. Among the stats they had gathered was how folks spend time on the internet using their phone, what phones were popular, which mobile video sites were the most visited, and who were sending…
RIM just launched a new program today called Built for BlackBerry, which will aim to support, promote, and certify accessories with a recognizable logo. If that sounds a lot like the Made for iPhone program, it’s because it is. The Built for BlackBerry program provides “technical, strategic and marketing support” to some of the inaugural…
Attention BlackBerry users, it’s time for a quick BlackBerry OS leak update. Over the last 48 hours or so a few more leaks have hit the scene, and if you’re on a BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Curve 3G, or Bold 9700, you may want to take note. The leaked updates bring all three of the devices…
RIM has provided another demo of the BlackBerry PlayBook demo to follow up on their comparison with the iPad. This time, they’re showing how various web video formats run smooth as butter in the native web browser, and how the Facebook experience is just like on a desktop, complete with chat and games. Take a…
RIM’s U.S. smartphone market share continues to slowly but surely decline. According to Nielsen’s November data, iPhone continued its lead, which sat at 28.6% (up from 27.9% in June), with BlackBerry taking 26.1% (down from 33.9%), and Android 25.8% (up from 15%). Despite being in third place, Android has attracted the most new purchases in…