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Today at the Web 2.0 Summit RIM’s co-CEO Jim Balsillie mentioned off-handedly that their upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have a module cavity to make the device upgradeable. This is a likely spot for 3G or 4G that they hinted at during launch, and Balsillie said that they “would be fools not to include NFC…
RIM just released a video comparing the browser on the BlackBerry PlayBook to the Apple iPad, and as you might expect, the PlayBook performs exceptionally well. It seems like they’re nitpicking a little big in the Acid3 test, but between load times, Flash support, and HTML5-based animation quality, it’s hard to argue with the PlayBook.…
Another quick BlackBerry OS update for you this morning. This one is for the BlackBerry Curve 8530… and yes, it’s an official release. Coming to us from Virgin Mobile Canada, OS 5.0.0.1000 is now available. You can grab it via the link below: Download OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 via Virgin Mobile Canada…
The Kik messaging client for BlackBerry has been yanked from RIM’s official software portal, App World. No comment as to why was made, but it’s possible that Kik’s growth has been too much of a strain on RIM’s hosting. The more conspiratorial among us might think RIM is trying to to nip a potential BlackBerry…
Some quick BlackBerry 6 update action here for the Bold 9780 users out there. If you’re on the 9780, and are jonesing for more BlackBerry 6 goodness, 6.0.0.294 is now available for installation. Best of all, this is an OFFICIAL update, and comes to us via Vodafone UK. You can grab the update right here:…
Just a quickie OS update here for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 users. I know you’re out there, and I know you want to update your operating system, right? Well, now you can update to OS 5.0.0.973. Keep in mind, this is a LEAK, and not an official release, so download and installation is done at…
Dummy units of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and Bold 9780 in white have started arriving at Rogers stores for those of you interested in colour rather than cold, hard technology. There were rumours over the summer that they might snag a white version of the Torch, and paired up with the white 9780, these two…
As expected, the BlackBerry Curve 3G just went on sale at Wind Mobile today, alongside the LG dLite and the Huawei U3200. Although the BlackBerry 9300 will cost you $290 up front, it’s eligible for Wind Mobile’s new tab program, which can bring the price down to $140 if you’re willing to pay off the…
Rogers and Telus launched their refreshed BlackBerry Bolds this week, and Bell isn’t one to be left out of the party. Today the device hit shelves with a $124.95 pricetag on a three-year contract. That pricing puts it square in between Rogers’ $149.99 and Telus’ $99.99. Bell’s little minion, Virgin Mobile, will also be picking…
NFL fans, it’s time to grab your BlackBerry because there’s some new football goodness available right now for your device. NFL.com Game Center 2010 is ready and waiting for your purchase, right now in App World. NFL.com Game Center 2010 delivers pretty much what you’d expect. Live scoring, news, play-by-play, injury reports, rosters, game summaries…