You might remember that BlackBerry Bold update from a few weeks ago that was supposed to enable free visual voicemail for AT&T subscribers, as well as enable the ability to chose to use 2G or 3G networks. Well, it looks like AT&T is experiencing some technical difficulties, specifically a “software issue affecting the interaction between…
OS 4.6.1.296 Available for the BlackBerry Curve 8520
Packin’ a BlackBerry Curve 8520? You may want to get your OS updating hat on, because this news is for you. The carrier BASE has released an official OS for the 8520. No details or changelog has been made available, so you’ll have to install to figure out what’s new. As always, be sure to…
Video: BlackBerry 9700 Bold (Onyx) Comparison
If you didn’t get a chance to check out the new BlackBerry Bold on video the last couple of times before they get slapped with the legal banhammer, we’ve got yet another review of the 9700 Onyx comparing it to the 8900 Curve and original 9000 Bold. The trackpad, speaker quality, and keyboard build are…
Video: Caught Typing on the Storm 2
The Storm 2 has been making guest appearances on the interwebs for some time now. I know every single BlackBerry fan just wants to know when the next-gen Storm will become available, along with the Bold 9700. It’s not fair, I know, but still… at least we’re getting a sneak peak of the new device…
BlackBerry Storm’s A-Brewin’ For Verizon and Vodafone
Between this high-resolution press graphic of the Verizon Storm 2, SKUs for BlackBerry 9550 accessories popping up in Vodafone’s database, and all of these hands-on videos making the rounds, it’s clear that the Storm 2 is getting ready for primetime. Previous indications suggested a late Semptember launch date for RIM’s next SurePress smartphone, although there’s…
BlackBerry Curve 8520 Spotted in White
While the device isn’t available just yet, a white version of the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 has been spotted by my bud David at TMoNews. I have to agree with him, I do love the look of white phones… and the 8520 carries off the white paint-job rather nicely me thinks. The BlackBerry 8520 launched…
BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Leaked!
Finally… I’ll say it again… FINALLY! Mac users have been waiting and waiting, and waiting years for this day to arrive. Now, while this is not an ‘official’ launch, it’s a ‘leak’, and I know the BlackBerry users running a Mac will take anything they can get at this point. That’s right, BlackBerry Desktop Manager…
Looking for a new BlackBerry? Buy one, get one free from Verizon Wireless
You may have already heard Verizon’s radio ads promoting their new BlackBerry BOGO offer, but in case you haven’t, take note. Verizon Wireless is offering a “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO, get it?) promotion on its entire BlackBerry smartphone lineup. Yes, that includes the BlackBerry Storm and just launched BlackBerry Tour. When you purchase…
BlackBerry Storm 2 Able to Disable SurePress?
It wasn’t long ago that we got a look under the hood of the unreleased BlackBerry 9550 Storm 2 (code-named Odin), revealing what’s believed to be piezoelectronic sensors that become pliable when an electrical current goes through them, but remain rigid when not powered. Although cool, it was a little tricky to determine why the…
Pinwall BlackBerry Social Network App Updated to Version 1.3
I have to admit, I’ve never used Pinwall, but it seems to be one of the only BlackBerry social networks that hasn’t gone away. The app has gone to version 1.3 and has taken on some notable updates including: Bigger fonts, easier to read! Bigger previews in profile picture uploader. Inbox, Search results and Friends…