Looks like we’ve got another case of early OS fever. You know, the thing you get when new OS builds are leaked for a device that isn’t even available yet. Today, we cue OS 5.0.0.676 for the yet-to-be-released BlackBerry Pearl 3G (9100/9105). If you’re lucky enough to have your hands on the device already, or…
RIM working on iPad-killing BlackBerry tablet (BlackPad/Cobalt)
We’ve heard rumors before about BlackBerry-maker RIM jumping into the tablet space with their own BlackBerry tablet (codenamed BlackPad / Cobalt), and today we’re hearing of an alleged “confirmation” of the slate-style BlackBerry device. But, before you get all excited about seeing your favorite push-emailing platform going the tablet route, we should warn you that…
OS 5.0.0.662 Leaked for the BlackBerry Tour 9630
Another leaked BlackBerry OS for ya this afternoon. Over the weekend not only did we see .654 for the 8530, but OS 5.0.0.662 managed to find its way onto the interwebs for the Tour 9630. As per usual, be sure to backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you proceed. This is NOT…
Thumbplay Music comes to Android
We’ve seen Thumbplay Music on the BlackBerry platform already but now the streaming music service is coming to Android. The app offers unlimited streaming of over 8 million songs but the Android version lacks the ability to cache songs to the device. This is a major detraction in my eyes but the company promises this…
OS 5.0.0.654 Leaked for the BlackBerry Curve 8530
Good morning folks. I’m back at my office, after a week ‘off’ in Minneapolis. I’ve got my Twins hat, my iPad, and I feel refreshed. What better way to get back at ‘er than with an OS leak for the BlackBerry crowd! Over the weekend OS 5.0.0.654 leaked for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. You know…
BMW ConnectedDrive integrates BlackBerry email and text messages into BMW dashboard!
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) announced a few fairly impressive BlackBerry smartphones and showed off a preview of their upcoming BlackBerry 6 operating system at WES 2010 this week, but the coolest thing at the conference was a demonstration of the BMW ConnectedDrive system. The next-generation of BMW cars will offer an option to integrate…
Nobex brings full radio to your BlackBerry
Another cool little gem from Research In Motion’s WES conference was Nobex because the free application offers you free access to full FM and AM radio stations on your handset. I never listen to the radio any more because most of my handsets don’t have an integrated tuner and I never bother to use the…
Thumbplay Music brings more than 8 million tracks to your BlackBerry
The BlackBerry multimedia player has become much better over the last few years but the hardcore music fans may still want to check out a service like Thumbplay Music. We had a chance to play with the service at Research In Motion’s WES 2010 in Orlando and I was fairly impressed. It offers you access…
Bitbop streams full TV shows and movies to your BlackBerry
We’re here at Research In Motion’s WES 2010 and one of my favorite things is discovering a little app that could have a big impact on your lives. I think we found a winner with the Bitbop app, which enables you to stream or download TV shows and movies to your BlackBerry smartphone using 3G…
Hands-on with the White BlackBerry Bold 9700
The White BlackBerry Bold 9700 was mentioned in RIM’s WES 2010 keynote earlier today as the new “Stylish White Bold 9700.” It’s just a color variant of the venerable BlackBerry Bold 9700, but the elegant white color scheme really makes the handset stand out in a sea of drab-colored smartphones. It’s going to be a…