As announced previously, the BlackBerry 9500 is now available on Vodafone for free on an 18-month contract. Just like the newly-launched BlackBerry 8900 Curve, the Storm lacks one feature (Wi-Fi) just to make sure that the Bold reamains king of the hill. It’s too bad those waiting on the Verizon release next Friday will have…
BlackBerry 8900 coming to U.S. Q1 2009?
The new BlackBerry Curve came out on T-Mobile Germany earlier this week, but you might have heard that T-Mobile does a little bit of business the other side of the pond, too. Rumours are floating that the BlackBerry 8900 is coming to North American shores in the first quarter of 2009, likely from T-Mobile and…
Rogers BlackBerry Pearl Flip now available for $24.99
Wow, are you guys still paying $150 for this thing in the U.S., because up here in Canada, Future Shop is offering the BlackBerry 8220 for $24.99 on contract, with a $25 gift certificate thrown in just for kicks. Rogers is selling it from their outlets for $50, but as usual, the big box stores…
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Device Simulator Now Available for Download
It seems as though it’s been nothing but BlackBerry Storm news over this past week, if you’re into the BlackBerry scene. Thankfully as I’m sittin here, early early Friday morning I have stumbled across this story that is thankfully about something else BlackBerry. If you’re one of the peeps sitting there waiting to get their…
MySpace for BlackBerry App Ready for Download
As I reported last night, MySpace for BlackBerry is live and available for download! Not a MySpace fan over here. However, it looks like RIM have done a very nice job of setting up a valuable and very usable ‘hub’ of a homepage for BlackBerry users on MySpace. Lots of cool links and features are…
Magmic Launches 32 Officially Licensed NFL Themes for BlackBerry
Magmic has launched 32 officially licensed NFL themes for the BlackBerry. The themes cover the BlackBerry 8100, 8300 and 8800 series devices. Similar NFL themes for the BlackBerry Bold are reportedly about a month away from launch. No details on similar Storm themes as of yet. This is very cool if you’re a die-hard NFL…
Verizon BlackBerry Storm Pricing and Release Date Gets All Official
The moment many of you have been waiting for is here… almost. Verizon has let the world know about their pricing and release date for the much anticipated BlackBerry Storm. Price: $199.99 on a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. Release Date: Friday, November 21st. Look for it online, and in stores on the…
MySpace for BlackBerry Coming Tonight at Midnight!
MySpace fans will be pleased with this news. Looks like RIM has let word out that they will be releasing a new MySpace app for the BlackBerry tonight… at 12:01 AM EST. If you’re a MySpace junkie, and carry a BlackBerry, this app will no doubt feed your addiction no matter where you happen to…
BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) Approved by FCC
If you’re getting excited to get your hands on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin), it’s really only a matter of time now. Simon reported earlier today that the BlackBerry Javelin has hit Germany (T-Mobile), and now the good word is that the new RIM device has gotten the A-OK from the folks at the FCC.…
Rogers BlackBerry 8320 actually going for $50?
Hey, does anyone know Steve in marketing? Because he totally screwed up that front page flash ad for Rogers’ BlackBerry holiday promo. Yeah, the one from yesterday. The price for the Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry 8320 is listed there as $99 and up, but a simple click-through to the online store reveals that it’s actually going for…