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Archive for January, 2008

Romania scores Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320

January 23, 2008 | By Scott | 2 Comments

Also today in International news, Orange Romania and RIM have announced the release of the Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320. The BlackBerry Curve 8320 features a full QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD memory card slot and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g. Click on over for the full press release.

Review: OtterBox Defender Case for BlackBerry Curve

January 23, 2008 | By Scott | 7 Comments

If your a BlackBerry Curve user or abuser and want to fully protect your device then read this! We’ve talked about OtterBox before as a maximum protector for your BlackBerry, late last year they launched their OtterBox 1935 Defender case for the Curve. Like the case for the BlackBerry 8800 series and Pearl 8100 it [...]

Spain meets the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 with GPS

January 23, 2008 | By Scott | 3 Comments

RIM and Vodafone have just announced the release of the BlackBerry Pearl 8110. This new version of the Pearl is just like the CDMA based 8130. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 upgrades the 8100's current model with a full intergrated GPS, 2.0 megapixel camera and better Suretype keyboard. QWERTY Suretype keyboard 2.0 megapixel camera with flash [...]

Get ready for the CDMA BlackBerry Curve 8330

January 22, 2008 | By Scott | 8 Comments

We just got word that the CDMA version of the BlackBerry Curve will be coming within the next few months. Its going to be modeled the BlackBerry 8330 and will sport the Curve’s current design with the full qwerty keyboard and 2.0 megapixel camera. We should see the BlackBerry Curve 8330 launch around if not [...]

Hot new look coming to BlackBerry Sync

January 20, 2008 | By Scott | Add a Comment

Well 2008 is here and we feel it's time that BlackBerry Sync grows with a new look. We are almost coming up to our One Year Birthday! So as an early birthday present we have decided to bring a new fresh look to BlackBerry Sync. The new look will feature new colours, new layout, less [...]

New JiveTalk Beta brings Wi-Fi

January 15, 2008 | By Scott | Add a Comment

We just got the heads up that BeeJive's JiveTalk Instant Messenger for BlackBerry is getting ready to support Wi-Fi. This new version is built for the upcoming BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and Curve 8320. In case your not familiar with JiveTalk it supports a wide variety of IM's such as Windows Live, Yahoo!, ICQ, Google Talk, [...]

New Shades of BlackBerry’s coming to Canada

January 12, 2008 | By Scott | 6 Comments

Were getting lots of reports that Canadian providers are soon to see a few new colours of BlackBerry Pearl’s and Curve. Rumor has it Telus will see a two new colours of their BlackBerry Pearl 8130. The two new colours are light pink (similar to Verizon’s new one) and all Black (more like the Sprint [...]

Bling out your BlackBerry Curve

January 12, 2008 | By Scott | Add a Comment

Allow us to introduce to you CaseMate's solution for BlackBerry bling. It's worth a whopping $20,000 and sports a 15 grams of gold and 3.5 carats of diamonds. It's designed for the BlackBerry Curve and was being given away at CES. [Source]

Oh Britney it’s not called a “Crack”berry

January 12, 2008 | By Scott | 2 Comments

I love the folks over at CrackBerry for posting this lovely picture of Britney Spears with the caption "Earth to Britney – it's not *actually* a CrackBerry!"

Yahoo! releases Go 3.0 beta

January 9, 2008 | By Scott | 4 Comments

Yahoo! has released an update to their Go mobile software suite. The new Yahoo! Go 3.0 beta allows you to send emails, upload pictures, download maps, search Yahoo! search, check stock quotes and check breaking news. Not only that but Yahoo! has introduced mobile widgets allowing users access to eBay, MySpace and MTV news. You [...]

Ring in 2008 contest now done… 20% off Otterbox ends today!

January 8, 2008 | By Scott | 2 Comments

Big thanks to everyone who entered our Ring in 2008 contest for the free IM+ subscriptions! Winners will be announced tomorrow!! Keep in mind today is the last day to get 20% off Otterbox cases for your BlackBerry. Stay tuned for the results. – BlackBerry Sync Team

Sprint unleashes Red BlackBerry Pearl 8130

January 7, 2008 | By Scott | 3 Comments

Well neither RIM or Sprint have officially announced it yet, but Amazon has it on their site. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is coming to Sprint in a Red color to match the original Pearl 8100's red color option. So not only is the Pearl 8130 coming in Pink for Verizon but Red for Sprint. You [...]