It seems pretty unlikely, but there’s some word kicking around that Telus will host a CDMA version of the BlackBerry Bold, presumably as the 9030. Considering RIM’s typical timeline for getting things over to the CDMA side (upwards of a year), odds are we won’t see the BlackBerry 9000 making the leap after a few…
The RIM BlackBerry Terminator
Coming soon to AT&T… The BlackBerry Terminator! Featuring multiple guns, security features, and constructed out of what appears to be some sort of brushed metal, the BlackBerry Terminator will blow the competition to bits, literally! …and below, the image and video that the above BlackBerry Terminator was based on: Too funny. Thanks to Kevin for…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold training delayed for partytime
It looks like AT&T was initially planning to launch the BlackBerry Bold before November, but, as evidenced by launch parties running all the way to the end of the month, they’ve obviously pushed things back a bit. An internal letter advising employees about rescheduling training said “at this time we don’t have clarity on the…
Vodafone UK launches BlackBerry Storm teaser site with giveaway
Any Brits want to grab the BlackBerry Storm for free when it comes out? Yep, us too. Vodafone UK now has a notification page set up for RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry, so you can get e-mailed as soon as it’s for sale, and just for signing up, you’ve got a chance to win one for…
Rogers BlackBerry Bold pricing to be knocked down to $299
Some documents detailing Rogers’ pricing changes as of October 1st. have floated up, primarily involving the BlackBerry Bold getting a $100 price cut down to $299.99 on a three-year contract. The BlackBerry Pearl line (both GPS and Wi-Fi models) is getting a $50 cut down to $49.99 on contract, the Samsung Jack is having its…
BlackBerry Storm dummy phones showing up at Verizon
Verizon’s been teasing us with their BlackBerry Storm page and leaked videos for a few weeks now, but the only hints of a release date have pointed to mid-November. If you were hoping for something a little earlier, apparently some Verzion reps are getting dummy versions of the BlackBerry Storm. Not that we haven’t seen…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold launch parties announced
While BlackBerry fanboys might be oogling the imminent Flip Pearl 8220, the slim new 8900 Curve, or (most likely) the touchscreen-packing 9530 Storm, the U.S. is still without RIM’s flagship launched over the summer, the BlackBerry Bold. Well, AT&T’s launch party for the Bold has been announced, spanning from October 15th. to October 30th. This…
BlackBerry Storm spurs bidding war between Bell and Telus
The other week some rumors surfaced regarding a Bell Canadian exclusive for RIM’s upcoming touch device, the BlackBerry Storm, which conflicted directly with earlier info on Telus availability. Well, it turns out all the confusion is over an ongoing bidding war between Canada’s two major CDMA carriers for exclusivity of the BlackBerry 9530. Bell apparently…
BlackBerry Bold coming to Japan early 2009
While it might feel like it’s taking awhile for the BlackBerry 9000 to hit American shores, Japan isn’t slated to get the Bold until early 2009 through NTT DoCoMo. The orient has proven to be a tricky market for RIM, with language, cultural and competitive barriers to overcome, but the BlackBerry Bold is a big…
AT&T BlackBerry Bold Coming in October?
The last we heard, the AT&T Bold was rumored to be delayed till November. AT&T acknowledged early that they would carry the device, yet it appears they may be one of the last to actually offer it up for purchase… I’m sure a lot of you are getting tired of the rumors, speculation and delay……