I suspect there aren’t too many (if any) sitting in at the WES 2010 keynote right now, with their original Storm 9530 in-hand. Most have moved on to the Storm2 these days, but if you’re still showing your Storm pride, I have a quick OS leak to tell you about today. OS 5.0.0.591 has popped…
Live Blog: RIM WES 2010 Keynote – BlackBerry OS 6.0 Unveiling
We’re live at the WES 2010 conference in Orlando, Florida. RIM is preparing to kick off their conference keynote, where they’ll be showcasing their next-generation of the BlackBerry OS – BlackBerry 6.
RIM: Our OS doesn’t need a rewrite
If you sniff around the mobile tech space, one refrain you’ll constantly hear is that Research In Motion’s BlackBerry operating system needs a complete rewrite in order to better compete in the consumer space, particularly as the iPhone and Android gain traction and change what consumers expect from their devices. But this is more of…
RIM to launch BlackBerry ‘Concierge’ service
During its WES conference Monday, Research In Motion’s Co-CEO Jim Balsillie said the company is working on a feature that will help users have better interactions with their applications. Dubbed “Concierge,” this service is supposed to help create a more holistic, integrated experience rather than merely using apps in a silo. The BlackBerry maker didn’t…
Hands-on with the BlackBerry Pearl 3G
We’re at Research In Motion’s WES 2010 conference this week and that means we get the chance to fondle the latest BlackBerry smartphones. First up is a quick look at the Pearl 3G, which packs multiple features into a small package. The next-generation Pearl feels pretty good in the hand, if a bit light. We…
Hands-on with the Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9650
RIM just announced their latest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9650, and we’ve gone hands-on with the handset at WES 2010. The new Bold 9650 is the first BlackBerry Bold for CDMA networks, like Sprint, and it’s packing all the high-end goodies that we’ve seen in the Bold 9700. There are some differences, though. The…
BlackBerry Bold 9650 hitting Sprint for $199
We have confirmation from Sprint that the new-fangled BlackBerry Bold 9650 will hit the streets May 23 for $199 with a new, two-year contract. It’s about the price we expected and for that $200 you’ll be a getting an above average, if unspectacular machine. The handset has that big, beautiful full QWERTY keyboard to shoot…
OS 5.0.0.643 Leaked for the BlackBerry Storm2 9520
Storm2 users, just another leaked OS for you to download and install this morning. Thought I’d mention it as a little ‘break’ from the IntoMobile WES 2010 coverage. Although a few known issues are found in this one, you can grab OS 5.0.0.64 for your Storm2 9520 right here. As always, if you do download…
RIM’s Pearl 3G is first BlackBerry to support 802.11n WiFi
Well, looks like we were kind of right with the BlackBerry Striker/Stratus rumors, as Research In Motion introduced Monday the Pearl 3G and it will include multiple form factors to accommodate whatever type of keyboard you want. Another added bonus is that this handset will be the first BlackBerry to support the super-fast 802.11n WiFi…
RIM bows first CDMA BlackBerry Bold – Meet the BlackBerry Bold 9650
While GSM subscribers have been playing with the BlackBerry Bold for years, those of you on CDMA networks – like Sprint and Verizon – may have been feeling a bit ignored. Sure, you could get yourself a Bold-esque BlackBerry Tour from your favorite carrier, but true Bold-fiends aren’t going to be satisfied with a watered…