It seems Apple’s change of heart in regards to letting VoIP iPhone apps work over 3G networks is having a halo effect on other VoIP services. Shape Services, makers of the popular IM+ chat client, has announced that it has updated the IM+ for Skype app for BlackBerry to offer free WiFi-based Skype calls. The…
Quickie: OS 5.0.0.419 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 Goes Official via Sasktel
Sheesh, seems like Sasktel is hitting the news hard for some reason today. This one i just a quickie for BlackBerry Tour 9630 users. Sasktel has released an official version of OS 5.0.9.419 for download and install right here. This isn’t a leak, it’s an official build. From all accounts this build seems to be…
Rumor: RIM Getting Down to Work on OS 6.0?
This is interesting… I haven’t heard any rumblings on a new OS from RIM in quite some time, but that’s just what I’m hearing now. According to a ‘solid’ BlackBerry tipster over at BGR, RIM has begun work on OS 6.0. While no exact details were revealed, one has to assume that the rumor mill,…
Fido Launches OS 4.6.1.320 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520
This one is kind of odd… but it is what it is. Fido has officially released OS 4.6.1.320 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Why is this odd? Well, because Fido hasn’t even officially launched the device yet, that’s why! I just took a look at the Fido.ca site, and there’s no trace of the 8520…
OS 5.0.0.463 Leaked for the BlackBerry Curve 8530
A quickie here for anyone packing the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Over the weekend an OS leak occurred (albeit an unofficial one), giving us OS 5.0.0.463 for the 8530. It’s been a little while for 8530 owners, as the last OS leak was way back at .386. If you’ve got a BlackBerry 8530 in-hand, and feel…
OS 5.0.0.442 Now Available for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 via Zain Jordan
BlackBerry Bold 9700 users have another OS locked and ready to go… and yes, it’s an official release. OS 5.0.0.442 is now available, released by Zain Jordan just the other day. You can pick up your copy and start the installation process right here. As always, if you do decide to download and install on…
OS 5.0.0.436 for the BlackBerry Storm2 Goes Official via Vodafone UK
Storm2 users, a new OS has gone all official for us, via Vodafone UK. This isn’t a leaked release, it’s the real deal, so if you want to pick up OS 5.0.0.436 for the BlackBerry Storm2, use this link. Even though this is as official as can be, make sure you take all necessary precautions…
OS 5.0.0.419 Now Available for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 via Bell
More Bell news to tell you about today. Not only are they launching the Self Serve App, but a new OS has recently trickled out the front door as well. BlackBerry Storm 9530 users can now get their hands on an official release, namely OS 5.0.0.419. To get started, you can hit the link below…
OS 5.0.0.425 Now Available for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 via A1
Just a quick OS update for the Storm 9500 users today. The folks at A1 recently released OS 5.0.0.425 for the Storm 9500. Yes, it’s an official release, so if you have your OS updating gear on, you may want to give it a spin. That said, before you do make sure you take all…
RIM to Bring GPS-Based Security to BlackBerry OS?
Here’s an interesting BlackBerry OS tidbit. How would you like it if your BlackBerry automatically changed security settings based on your current location? While in a secure location your security profile could be toned down… and when outside of a secure location your security profile could be beefed-up. Well, according to a patent filed with…