TechDigest has picked up a nice little piece of news, reporting that the BBC iPlayer application has now arrived on the BlackBerry App World Store. For those of you that are not so familiar, the iPlayer is a multi-platform catch-up VoD service launched by the BBC in the UK, to ensure that their content can…
OS 5.0.0.509 Leaked for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Bold 9000
Another BlackBerry OS update to tell you about. If you’re rockin’ the Curve 8900 or Bold 9000 you’ll want to take note. The folks over at BerryReview have posted OS 5.0.0.509 for the 8900 and 9000, and I’ve included the download links below. Keep in mind, these are very unofficial releases, so if you do…
This Week in Fake Devices: The BlueBerry 9500
Borrowing the headline from my pal Dusan, I thought I should publish what I’ve found to be the most notable clone of the week. Remember the ‘BlueBerry‘? You know, the BlackBerry knock-off that first hit our pages gosh, it must be over a year ago now. The first BlueBerry was a clear copy of the…
BlackBerry Slider Details Rumoured: OS 6.0, Wi-Fi n, Same ol’ Screen
Some information on a BlackBerry handset that has been corroborated by analysts, patents, rumours, and my own fanboyish desires is going through the rumour mill. Supposedly featuring a portrait-oriented slide-out keyboard, this BlackBerry will pack OS 6.0, Wi-Fi n, maintains the old 360 x 480 screen resolution, and run on GSM networks. Take it all with a grain of salt – it’s…
The Source Set to Offer $75 and $50 in-Store Credits on Bell Devices
Canadians, get ready for some savings come March. My friends over at MobileSyrup have been tipped-off to a new promo that is starting March 1st at The Source, and will run through to the end of the month. Starting next week, you’ll be able to get a $50 or $75 in-store credit when you purchase…
OS 5.0.0.530 Leaked for the BlackBerry Tour 9630
Looks like BlackBerry Tour 9630 users are going to head into the weekend with a new OS to enjoy. This is a LEAKED build, so if you hold off for everything official, go ahead and skim past this story. Of course, the build I’m talkin’ ’bout is version 5.0.0.530, and you can nab it right…
Foursquare for BlackBerry Updated to Version 1.5.5 with Storm Support
This one is curious to say the least. Just yesterday, Foursquare updated their BlackBerry app to version 1.5. The update brought the ability to add tips to locations you check in at, AND the ability to add friends via mobile. I’m sure the update was well accepted, but there was definitely some grumbling that Storm…
RIM Webinar Provides Brief Glimpse into OS 6.0?
Remember that Super App webinar I told you about a little while back? Well, the webinar has gone down, and whether this was on purpose or by accident, some potential ‘looks’ at OS 6.0 may have been dropped. Of course, there’s no way of knowing at this point what we’re looking at for sure, but…
‘Family Guy Uncensored’ Now Available for BlackBerry
If you dig the always-offensive and brilliantly funny TV cartoon/comedy ‘Family Guy‘, get ready to tickle your funny bone with a new BlackBerry game from Bplay. In a new addition titled ‘Family Guy Uncensored’, take control of Peter Griffin and many other characters including Baby Stewie, Quagmire, and the Giant Chicken to name a few.…
Palm struggling with sales, lowers revenue expectations
Bad news Palm fans, as the company said it is expecting lower-than-expected revenues for the third quarter due to sluggish sales. While webOS has been well-received by the press, the Pre and Pixi have yet to grab market share away from the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android handsets. Palm had previously expected revenues between $1.6 billion…