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Share your PIN on Facebook with Pin Exchange

The folks over at Crackberry have launched a new Facebook application allowing users to share their BlackBerry device PIN’s. You can add the application to Facebook by heading over to PinExchange.com. Kevin from CrackBerry says:

“For existing BlackBerry users upgrading to newer device models and for all the first-time BlackBerry owners out there, we wanted to provide an easy way to discover the current device PIN of their friends and associates,” said Kevin Michaluk, CrackBerry.com’s founder and community editor. “The BlackBerry PIN Exchange application does just that, and also adds a social-networking component for those who want it. Now Facebook users, who happen to include a good cross-section of BlackBerry users, have another great way to stay in touch with their contacts and make new friends.”

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CDMA Curve 8330 sooner than you think!

Ok so here’s the final word on the upcoming and long awaited CDMA BlackBerry Curve 8330. According to a great tipster from RIM the Curve 8330 will be seen before WES in May and should make an apperance within the next month or so. It will NOT be a World Edition and will only feature GPS no Wi-Fi. Verizon, Sprint, Telus and Bell will all see the Curve 8330 shortly, some sooner than others (sorry that’s all we can say for now…) but we promise you will see it rushed out soon.

RIM patents sliding QWERTY keyboard w/ Trackball

Maybe a touch screen BlackBerry is in RIM’s future after all. RIM has filed a patent today showing off a new slide out keyboard, which would come from under the screen. The patent which is titled “HYBRID PORTRAIT-LANDSCAPE HANDHELD DEVICE WITH TRACKBALL NAVIGATION AND QWERTY HIDE-AWAY KEYBOARD” would make perfect sense for RIM’s next generation berry. The description of the patent is as follows:

A device is disclosed for use in two different orientations. In one orientation, the keyboard is exposed to the user. This orientation is named the landscape orientation because the device will be positioned such that its width is larger than its height. The user would opt for the landscape orientation for tasks that require the keyboard, such as inputting data, drafting emails, sending emails, and other functions typically associated with a standard computer. The other orientation is named the portrait orientation because the device will be positioned such that its height is larger than its width. In addition, the keyboard is not used in this orientation and therefore hidden away. The user would opt for the portrait orientation for tasks such as making and receiving telephone calls and for reading documents and emails. The device detects the orientation positioned by the user and modifies the elements shown on the display screen so that they are presented in the correct orientation to the user. [Source]

Review: BodyGuardz for BlackBerry Pearl 8110/8120/8130

BodyGuardz are a virtually clear and provide scratch protection from outside elements such as keys, change or even a light drop. In the past we have checked out other similar products and never had much luck with them but how will BodyGuardz stack up?? Read on for the review.

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OtterBox introduces Pearl 8110/8120/8130 case

One of our favorite BlackBerry cases, the OtterBox has just launched their latest case for the Defender 1936. It’s designed for the BlackBerry Pearl 8110, 8120 and 8130. As you may have seen in the past OtterBox cases are maximum protection from dropping, shock, dust and dirt. OtterBox also offers cases for the BlackBerry Curve, Pearl 8100, 8800 series and 7200 series. Read More …

T-Mobile’s BlackBerry 8820 delayed?

Is T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry 8820 delayed? Previously it was reported that the 8820 would be launching on T-Mobile March 5th. Well now it seems they have changed the launch date from March 5th to TBD. Guess its just a matter of time before we find out when it will launch.

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Equalizer coming to Media Player in future OS

Someone dropped the word over at BBCool of a upgraded media player coming to a future BlackBerry OS. As you can see in this picture the new media player will feature an Audio Equalizer. So maybe we will see this on the future OS 4.5?

Meet the new BlackBerry Sync

It’s finally here! Meet the new look of BlackBerry Sync for 2008. The new logo and new theme have been designed by Jai at Blog oh Blog who is sponsoring the new site as well you can see his cube ad at the top of the page. We are excited to launch our new look today and hope everyone enjoys it!

Got an extra $90k? Check out Limited Edition Pearl

If you’ve got an extra $90,000 USD kicking around (first send some our way) then maybe you want to check out the Limited Edition Diamond BlackBerry Pearl. We aren’t too sure which model but we hope its not a 8100 (8120 would be nice!).This interesting expensive BlackBerry is plated with 18k solid white gold and encrusted with 900 diamonds. It’s designed by Amosu, who is known for their beautiful rich consumer electronics. They also offer many other devices such as Apple’s iPhone and Nokia N95. Head on our to their site to see more.

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RIM bumps up Q4 forecast!

Wow! Looks like the holiday season really helped out RIM this year. They have pushed up their forecasted net subscribers from 1.86 million to 2.18 million. This brings over 14 million BlackBerry subscribers worldwide. All and all it looks to be a great Q4 for RIM. Read More …