Stormies, yes, ANOTHER OS update to tell you about… and YES, this is an official release too. Coming to us via Vodafone Egypt, OS 5.0.0.580 is now available for the Storm2 9520. Few details are known on features and updates, but if you do install be sure to let us know if you find anything.…
Survey Says: BlackBerry Users Looking to Android and iPhone for Mobile Bliss
I usually give most surveys and research a grain-of-salt disclaimer. Sometimes because I don’t believe (or want to believe) the results, other times because the source of the information is not really credible. I’d like to attach the same sort of disclaimer to this little bit of info, mostly because, well, I just don’t believe…
OS 5.0.0.607 for the BlackBerry Storm2 Now Available via Verizon
Hey Stormies, a quick OS update for ya! Looks like an official (yes, I said OFFICIAL) OS is available for download to your Storm2. Coming to us via Verizon, OS 5.0.0.607 is available right now. If you’re packing a Verizon 9550 chances are you’ve already received the popup on your homescreen. If not, no worries,…
OS 5.0.0.593 Leaked for the BlackBerry Bold 9700
Good grief. Yeah, another BlackBerry OS leak. You tired of these yet? 🙂 Just the other day it was OS 5.0.0.585 for the 9700. Today it’s OS 5.0.0.593 that hit our inbox. You can download it right here. If you’ve got the day off, have the Bold 9700 in-hand and are looking forward to a…
BlackBerry OS Leaks Hitting Us Fast and Furious This Week
Good grief. Is this BlackBerry ‘leak week’? I think so. The OS leaks (both official and unofficial) have been coming at us fast and furious… and no, I assure you the stuff I’m going to tell you about here is NOT an April Fool’s joke… That’d be lame 😛 First off, all of the leaks…
More users plan to buy and Android phone than iPhone?
ChangeWave has released an interesting survey, asking people what kind of smartphone they are interested in buying. Now historically, the reigning champion has always been the iPhone, but in the newest survey, although by a very small amount, Android devices are on more minds than the Apple iPhone. The chart below shows which operating system…
Developer interest strong for Android, iPad
Developers are getting very excited about creating for Android app but they’re taking a wait-and-see approach with the looming iPad, according to a survey from Appcelerator. The company surveyed 1,000 developers and found iPad interest is still pretty high but it’s not as frenzied as it was prior to the device’s proper introduction. The report…
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Gets OS 5.0.0.545 via Bell
Just a few moments ago I noted a very unofficial OS for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The update brought us up to 5.0.0.586, but yeah, the build was unofficial. If you’d rather get your hands on an official build, it looks like Bell has gone live with one. Released to ‘enhance the user experience for…
OS 5.0.0.586 Leaked for the BlackBerry Bold 9700
Howdy folks, thought I’d start my morning off with a quick BlackBerry OS update. Has been a few days since my last one 😛 This morning I’ve got OS 5.0.0.586 for the Bold 9700. You can grab your copy right here. Remember, this is NOT an official update, so download and installation is done at…
Verizon Goes Official With OS 5.0.0.591 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630
A quick OS update for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour owners out there. This is my favorite kind of update… an official one! Looks like Verizon has gone live with OS 5.0.0.591 for the 9630, and it comes with some pretty neat enhancements including the ability to add Push to Talk to your BlackBerry plan. Key…