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A2DP stereo Bluetooth will come to Pearl 8100?

Kevin over at CrackBerry has discovered by upgrading the original BlackBerry Pearl 8100 to OS 4.3.1, you get access to stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) on the device. He previously discovered that this upgrade on a Curve would enable video recording. Unfortunately OS 4.3.1 isn't available yet for the Pearl as it's still in beta. 

He ended up pairing the Pearl 8100 with a pair of Motorola S9 stereo Bluetooth headphones and BluAnt Sonic Portable speakers. So hopefully we will see this new software upgrade come sometime soon.

Updates find Yahoo! and Google Talk

Not too long after the last updates, RIM has launched new updates to both the Yahoo! messenger and Google Talk. To get the latest versions head over to mobile.blackberry.com on your device.

Thanks, RIMarkable 

Google intros Google Maps with My Location

Google has just launched a new Beta version of Google Maps for the BlackBerry. With this new version of GMaps features something called My Location, it allows you to find your location with or without GPS. For details on how this works watch the video below. You can download the latest beta of Google maps on your berry by pointing your browser to http://www.google.com/gmm

Sprint’s Pearl 8130 gets unleashed

It's about time after the long wait Sprint customers and now able to pick up the BlackBerry Pearl 8130. It's now available in stores and online for only $199 with two year contract. Head over to Sprint.com for details. 
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Telus introduces Unlimited IM, Email and Web for Pearl!

We just received word that Telus Mobility has announced a brand new unlimited data plan for the Pearl. This new plan comes in direct response to the crazy competitive holiday season here In Canada. The new data pack includes unlimited bis email, instant messaging via bb messenger and web browsing for only $15 a month. This offer is open to any client (new and existing) as long as they have a regular consumer account (sorry business guys).

Thanks, Jerry for sending us the heads up.

Alltel joins the Pearl club

Alltel is the latest in the United States to announce the release of the first ever CDMA pearl. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is making its way to Alltel stores for only $149 with two year contract. You can find full details at www.alltel.com/pearl.

Does your Telus 8830 suffer from audio problems?

Some BlackBerry 8830 users on Telus Mobility have been emailing us lately complaining of poor audio quality during conversations with and without Bluetooth. Well it seems that RIM heard you and has now released a small update or "Hot Fix" thats available for free download on their site. All you do is download and install this program and Desktop Manager will do the rest. This fix will upgrade your Telus 8830 to verison 4.2.2.322.

• Visit BlackBerry.com and select Telus Mobility under North America.

What type of new BlackBerry do you want?

Well that's right with 2008 coming up really fast and talks about RIM launching new 4+ new devices next year it's time to think. What type of new device would you like to see next year?

	

		

		
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RIM will announce 4/5 new BlackBerry devices in 2008

As Blackberry devices grow more and more popular RIM finds itself needing to keep up with the latest consumer needs. Well according to an interview with RIM's V.P. of Consumer Accounts they will be announcing at least four or five new models in 2008. 

Competitors cannot make up overnight for the years of engineering and refinement that have gone into the Blackberry solution and devices.

The Blackberry Pearl represented almost 55 per cent of RIM’s total shipments in the first quarter of 2007 and with Pearl 8120 (dubbed as Pearl 2) our commitment to have devices that are beautiful and rich in multimedia applications continues.

RIM recently shipped its 20 millionth Blackberry smart phone and the devices are ranked number one in the global PDA space with 18 per cent market share according to third party research.

We will also announce another 4-5 models in 2008 and all of them would be packed with consumer-friendly applications and design.

While of course it's too early to know exactly what RIM has instore you can beat that at least one will be a CDMA version of their popular Curve 8300 series and maybe even a iPhone like device as we talked about a few months ago. 

Thanks, RIMarkable

RIM’s new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 gets FCC approval

The FCC has cleared the BlackBerry 8120 for release to the public. So you can bet you'll see a Wi-Fi packed GSM Pearl in stores soon. It will feature several other upgrades such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, external micro SD memoy card slot and UMA support. 

So keep your eyes open for North American releases soon… 

Thanks, BBCool