We’ve seen the leaked photos, and now we have the official word from Verizon Wireless – BlackBerry 8830 will be ready on May 14/28th and will work on both GSM and CDMA networks. Two dates suggest that on May 14 Verizon will make the new BlackBerry available through its business units and online retailing outfit,…
RIM to expand its Windows Mobile 6 support
Research In Motion today announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile-based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to benefit from RIM’s popular push email service. Canadian company is planning to begin offering the new software application suite later this year for select WM6-based devices. Once…
Affected by the Blackberry push email crash? Call Cingular for your cut… NOT!
If you were one of the users affected by the Blackberry push email crash, Cingular understand you (NOT) and wants to offer you a “fair” compensation. If you call Cingular these days, you will be able to apply for a whooping $2.50 refund. Yes, you’ve got the number right – it’s two bucks and fifty…
BlackBerry 8800 Launch Goes Official On T-mobile
We got word today that the long-awaited RIM BlackBerry 8800 will be launching on T-mobile come this Monday, April 23. Th3 Pearl-esque 8800 exudes the same sleek style of its predecessor but packs in that wonderfully full qwerty keyboard. No more double-tapping those half-keys to shoot out that business email! And, the built-in GPS functionality…
Deal: Get a BlackBerry Pearl on T-Mobile for $-74.99!
Love the BlackBerry Pearl? Now just may be the right time to get it, as T-Mobile has prepared an extra Pearl deal on Amazon. The price is incredible – $-74.99 (yeah, that’s a minus) with an appropriate service plan and after rebates. Still it’s a great deal. Just don’t forget to read the fine print……
BlackBerry Push Email Crashed – CrackBerry Addicts Spiral Into Despair
Research In Motion’s push email servers give the BlackBerry its addictive email functionality. And last night’s server crash is still causing service interruptions and leaves CrackBerry addicts in a state of despair and withdrawal. Rim is working hard to get the system back up and running at full steam, but the down time inevitably caused…
BlackBerry 8300 coming to AT&T in May?
Anonymous tipster sent this to Engadget. Apparently, the already confirmed device is set for the AT&T/Cingular, and it’s already present on the carrier’s internal website. What potential users will get is a business-centric device that is smaller — easier to carry around than the 8800 (as you can see from here). Now, we just have…
Blackberry Rocks AIM, ICQ, Live Messenger – With Service Book Update
Finally! RIM has announced that they are busting out AIM, ICQ, and Live Messenger clients for their Blackberry line. You can freely download the software, but you will need an update for your service book before the software will work. Go get your instant messaging on, download the software here – AIM, ICQ, Live Messenger,…
T-Mobile to launch BlackBerry 8800/8820 on April 23rd?
It looks like T-Mobile is working to introduce the BlackBerry 8800 to its customers. Other rumors suggest that it could be the 8820 model — the one with the integrated WiFi. Apparently, it will be a business-channel launch. And we hope it will be the 8820 model. We’ll watch carefully on 23rd of this month…
Verizon BlackBerry 8830 leaked photos?
Verizon-branded BlackBerry 8830 (so called “Cyclone”) press shots are leaked. Apparently, the upcoming BlackBerry will be the RIM’s first dual-mode CDMA/GSM device, and unlike other BlackBerries, will come in silver color. There are some doubts whether this is a true leak or a planned PR move. I don’t know, and frankly – I don’t care.…