In case you missed it, Bell has released OS 4.7.0.122 for the BlackBerry Storm. The release was intended for their customers only, available as a download via Desktop Manager. However, now thanks to the lovely internet, Bell has published the same update online… So that means anyone with a BlackBerry Storm 9530 can download 4.7.0.122!…
RIM Co-CEO Talks App World, Touchscreens
During a recent interview, RIM’s co-CEO Mike Lazaridis is the first to admit the bumpy road the BlackBerry Storm took following launch, but is adamant that the future of their touchscreen lineup remains bright with the help of continual improvements. In terms of more recent news, Lazaridis addressed the App World as a glowing success,…
UberTwitter Open Beta Now Available to BlackBerry Users
Twitterers assemble! The developers over at ÜberTwitter are looking for Beta testers to help them tweak and finish off their new Twitter client for BlackBerry. The client will support all Berry devices running OS 4.2 or newer, and yes, it will support the BlackBerry Storm as well. A brief overview from ÜberTwitter themselves: ÜberTwitter is…
Free ‘MacinStorm’ Theme from PimpMyBerry
Any Max OS X fans out in the crowd? If there are, chances are they will appreciate this new theme for the BlackBerry Storm, at least on some level. The new (and free) ‘MacinStorm’ theme from PimpMyBerry is very reminiscent of OS X. It combines the familiar OS X dock with standard BlackBerry Storm-ish buttons…
NHL Playoffs: RIM Co-CEO Balsillie Glued to TV Along With Millions of Canadians
If you keep up to date on RIM/BlackBerry news, you’ll no doubt know that Co-CEO Jim Balsillie is a huge hockey fan. In fact, a few years ago he tried to purchase the Nashville NHL franchise to move it to Hamilton, Ontario. After that bid failed, rumors had it he was in discussion with the…
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Series Defender Case Coming Soon from OtterBox
BlackBerry Curve 8900 owners that are looking to protect their ‘baby’ with the utmost in protection… The wait is almost over, because the BlackBerry Curve 8900 OtterBox Defender Case is almost here! OtterBox has the 8900 Defender Case listed as ‘coming soon’ on their website. If you’re looking for an absolute ‘tank’ of a case…
Verizon still dragging their feet on official BlackBerry Storm v113 update
Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm 9530 has been criticized ad-nauseum for its buggy software and unacceptably awkward on-screen keyboard paradigms. Unfortunately, it seems Verizon’s reputation as being America’s slowest-to-adopt and late-to-market wireless carrier has prevented the No. 1 US wireless carrier from rolling out the official bug-killing BlackBerry OS 4.7.0.113 firmware version to its subscribers. Because, you…
Analyst Says iPhone is More Enterprise-Ready than BlackBerry
Sorry, it’s hard to not do a spit-take after reading that. Forrester Research analyst Ted Schadler has gone on record touting the iPhone as a superior enterprise mobility solution for a few reasons, primarily because appealing to end-user demand before management criteria results in greater gains. For example, if employees have their own handsets rather…
RIM Looking for New Manufacturing Partners
After trying to to haggle manufacturing partners for lower prices, BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion is eyeballing new sources to simultaneously ramp up production, according to a recent report. Foxconn, who is already a big name in the manufacturing game, is the likeliest candidate for a RIM contract, and will probably see continued business if BlackBerry…
Free Glossy Theme for the BlackBerry Curve
To follow-up my Chiron Premium BlackBerry Theme post… if paying for BlackBerry Themes isn’t your thing, I’ve found a freebie that might fit the bill… Although, the theme is limited to the BlackBerry Curve only on OS 4.2 and 4.5. Free for all, the ‘Glossy’ theme from Syntax can be found over at BlackBerry Forums…