We had heard rumblings of Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry not long ago, and tonight it will be available. The biggest changes will be profile and wall viewing right from the app (no more fuddling around the mobile site), commenting on your friend feed right from the home screen, and a new slideshow format photo-viewing option. …
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Spec Sheet Leaked
If you’re psyched about the upcoming BlackBerry Tour, you’ve no doubt already read the user guide and promo materials (from Bell). Now, thanks to the good folks over at MobileSyrup (god bless ’em) we’ve got a full spec sheet on the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The spec sheet is clearly from Bell, as Bell seems to…
Apple and RIM – Why smartphone success isn’t just about market share
The iPhone’s initial successes in the smartphone market warrant at least a passing mention. In just a couple years’ time, Apple has managed to jump-start the touchscreen smartphone market and drive adoption into the mainstream. All the while, BlackBerry-maker RIM has been riding the smartphone wave all the way to the bank. Both Apple and…
Verizon Launching BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 June 19th ($129.99 on 2-Year Deal)
Well this didn’t take long at all. Earlier this morning spy shots were revealed of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip at Verizon stores… and sure enough, what do I receive in my inbox only minutes later but pricing and launch details for the Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip! Verizon has made it official, and the BlackBerry Pearl…
BlackBerry Pearl Flip Spied in Verizon Stores
For the Verizon customers out there that may be waiting to get their hands on the BlackBerry Pearl Flip… Latest word is that dummy devices and spec sheets/marketing materials are starting to make their way into stores. Member shotsiekid over at the CB Forums relayed the above shot of a dummy display device. Stay tuned…
WordPress App Coming to BlackBerry
So, for a guy who plays on his BlackBerry and blogs all day long, this is exciting news. WordPress head honcho Matt Mullenweg has confirmed that a BlackBerry application is in the works. Details beyond that are slim, but it’s probably safe to assume it will offer functions similar to the iPhone app. There’s currently…
Bell gets BlackBerry 9630 Tour Promo Materials
It’s no news that Bell (or Verizon and Telus, for that matter) is getting the BlackBerry 9630 Tour, the first proper, new BlackBerry to hit CDMA carriers in awhile, but promotional materials are starting to float into Bell stores across Canada, signalling an imminent launch. As with most Bell BlackBerrys in recent memory, the Tour…
AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 Available for Free via CrackBerry Wireless Store
AT&T, Amazon and NewEgg have been busy slashing the price of BlackBerry devices recently. Last I heard the BlackBerry 8900 was going for $49.95. Not too shabby at all. Not bad, but when you consider FREE as another option, $49.99 sounds a little too pricey to me! I stumbled upon this deal earlier this morning…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.148 Update Officially Available
Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm has enjoyed a beefy update as of Sunday evening, if you haven’t picked it up already from the leaks. The BlackBerry 9630 has had performance issues from the get-go, and OS 4.7.0.148 promises to fix many of them, a full list of which can be found over here. A full QWERTY keyboard…
Tip ’em Tip Calculator for the BlackBerry Storm
The developers over at ArcTouch has released a brand new tip calculator app for the BlackBerry Storm. Called ‘Tip ’em’, this handy little app helps you determine the tip amount on a check, or even split the bill between multiple diners. Options are also available to exclude drinks and taxes from the tip calculation… and…