Last week Scotiabank hinted that they would be launching some mobile services, and now SMS alerts and iPhone and BlackBerry applications are available. The apps are little more than ATM and branch locators bolstered by GPS integration, which is too bad – I’m sure a lot of folks would like to be able to check…
OS 5.0.0.341 for the Storm2 9520 Goes Official on TIM
A little while back a leaked version of OS 5.0.0.341 hit the streets for the Storm2 9520… and while it wasn’t official, many Storm2 owners took the opportunity to update. Today, the carrier TIM over in Italy has decided to make this build all official. Of course, no changelog or further details have been made…
Foursquare Coming to BlackBerry
A location-based social networking and points of interest app, Foursquare, is finding its way to BlackBerry after getting settled into Android and iPhone. If you haven’t heard of it (I know I haven’t until now), it’s a neat system for users to check in at specific destinations, kind of like BrightKite, only you get points…
Service Pack 1 Released for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0
The boys and girls in Waterloo (RIM) have released Service Pack 1 for BES 5.0 for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino. I can hear the cheers and applause already (ok, not really). But seriously, Service Pack 1 has been somewhat anticipated by many out there… No doubt due to the number of fixes that…
OS 5.0.0.371 Leaked for the BlackBerry Bold 9700
A quick OS leak here for BlackBerry Bold 9700 users today. Of course, this leak is highly unofficial, so please download and install at your own risk. To get started hit up this link and do your thing. As always, be sure to backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you proceed. No…
Video: Closer Look at the BlackBerry 9100 Stratus
For those who have been itching for an updated Pearl, you’ve probably already heard about the BlackBerry 9100 from the leak last week. The video was a little lackluster, but another has popped up, providing a full hardware and software tour. The style is notedly similar to the BlackBerry Storm2, and the 8520’s optical trackpad…
ColorWare Goes Live with BlackBerry Bold 9700 Customization Service
If you’re the proud owner of a brand new BlackBerry 9700, and want to ‘trick it out’ with some color customization… The good folks at ColorWare are now offering a BlackBerry Bold 9700 option. No matter if purple, green, orange or brown is your thing, ColorWare lets you customize the 9700 to your liking. If…
Bell BlackBerry Bold 9700 On Sale for $229.99 at Best Buy
Just when you thought Rogers was leading the pricing war on the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in Canada… In steps Best Buy with a better deal on the Bell version of the 9700. Rogers’ price drop just the other day rang in at $249.99 on a 3-year contract. Roughly a day later, Best Buy steps through…
Scotiabank Announces Mobile Support for 2010, BlackBerry and iPhone Apps in Tow
Sometime in the spring of 2010, Canada’s Scotiabank will be offering “secure access to their bank accounts – anywhere, any time”. Besides checking your balance, this project will also allow customers to pay bills and make transfers. Scotiabank’s partner in this project, M-Com, looks like they mainly deal with secure WAP sites and SMS; M-Com…
Rogers Drops Pricing on BlackBerry Bold 9700 to $249.99 on 3-Year Contract
Rogers has just lowered the price of the new and chalked-full-of-awesome BlackBerry Bold 9700. The new pricing brings the device down to $249.99 on a 3-year contract. Oh Rogers, darn those nasty 3-year contracts! The new pricing is a savings of $50 from the original $299.99 price tag offered at launch. If the 3-year contract…