Talk about talking smack. Mike Lazaridis, CEO of RIM (Research In Motion), makers of the addictive CrackBerry handsets, is being quoted as saying that the iPhone is no threat to the BlackBerry lineup. He suggested that people “try typing a web key on a touchscreen on an Apple iPhone, that’s a real challenge. You cannot…
RIM sues LG over phone names; Wants to be the only “berry” maker
RIM’s BlackBerry devices are among the top selling business-centric phone in the U.S. and are steadily gaining some traction overseas. So it doesn’t surprises RIM wants to protect its brands as much as possible. And now they’ve decided to go against LG and their “Black Label” line which has such phones as Chocolate Strawberry and…
OtterBox releases two semi-rugged cases for BlackBerry Pearl, Curve
OtterBox, the folks behind popular semi-rugged and fully-interactive cases, has just announced the addition of two new cases to their Defender Series line to support the popular RIM’s devices – BlackBerry Pearl and Curve. Both OtterBox 1934 for the BlackBerry Pearl and the OtterBox 1935 for the BlackBerry Curve enable complete usability of the trackball…
O2 UK launches BlackBerry Pearl 8120 smartphone
The more I think about O2, the more I like it. Lately they’ve been on the spot thanks to the iPhone deal, but on the other hand they also add other cool devices to their portfolio to appeal to the wider audience. Now they’re including RIM’s BlackBerry Pearl 8120 — the one with WiFi rather…
Video: BlackBerry OS 4.3.1 Beta preview
BlackBerry devices are starting to get more and more multimedia capabilities and with this 4.3.1 Beta video recording has become enabled. The CEO of Nokia was correct when he said RIM and Apple make him paranoid. Other features include documents to go for viewing and editing attachments, voice recorder and the web browser got just…
Telus brings the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 to Canada
It looks like our friends to the North are getting in on the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 party. Telus has just made the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 (we know it better as the BlackBerry Pearl 8130) official for maple-syrup lovers in Canada. The GPS-packin’ BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 is expected to hit the Telus network at $199.99 with…
Verizon announces new cheap unlimited data plans for BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2.0
Verizon Wireless is gearing up for the release of their BlackBerry Pearl 8130 by slashing prices on their data plans. Pearl 2.0 hopefuls on Verizon’s EVDO network can expect to get their fill of email and web surfing for just $29.99 when bundled with a voice plan – $34.99 as a stand alone, unlimited data…
Verizon’s BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order – get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 now
Verizon’s finally gearing up to release their 2.0 version of the popular BlackBerry Pearl – the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is now available on pre-order from Verizon’s website. The Pearl 2.0, as you’ll remember, takes the hip style of the original BlackBerry Pearl and adds EVDO and a boost to a 2 megapixel camera. Oh, and…
Sprint to introduce $30 BlackBerry data plans?
The always highly informed BoyGenius is reporting that Sprint is working to introduce a new data plan dedicated to BlackBerry users. Apparently, with the new plan, CrackBerry addicts will get unlimited web browsing, email, IM, Sprint on Demand access, Sprint TV, Sprint Navigation, and unlimited text messaging. Unfortunately, tethering costs additional $15 a month, but…
Deal: BlackBerry 8320 Curve Titanium for $-50.01!
Amazon is selling the BlackBerry Curve 8320 Curve Titanium for $-50.01! The carrier is T-Mobile and the deal includes $125 of rebates. In addition, the it’s only viable when purchased with new service plan, but still… It’s a bargain. You’ll practically end up getting 50 bucks and the WiFi enabled BlackBerry… More information is available…