Archive for June, 2009
Verizon now taking Pre-Orders for BlackBerry Tour in 2 models (With or Without Camera)
We just got word that Verizon has updated their site and is now taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. Looks like it will be available in both a camera and camera-less model to basically replace the againg BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. Pre-orders are now taking place at a price of $199 with two-year term [...]
Alltel branded BlackBerry Tour gets Caught by Camera
Just when we were starting to think that Verizon took all the fun out of Alltel, here is some live photos of an Alltel branded BlackBerry Tour. We are not sure when this device will be launching on Alltel, but most likely we will see it close to their parent company Verizon’s launch on July [...]
The BlackBerry City Guide App Launches By Quintessentially
Clementine, from Quintessentially, was kind enough to alert us to a really interesting FREE app for the traveler, be it work or vacation. You can connect to the insider world of Quintessentially while you’re on the go in the world. It will provide both members and non-members alike exclusive free access to vast travel content [...]
BlackBerry Tour dummy units show up at Bell Stores!
Wow this means that a launch is certaintly getting close! Launch material including display units have started to arrive at Bell stores across Canada. This can only mean one thing… A launch should happen within the next few weeks. Most likely you will see Bell launch the Tour 9630 close to their direct competition Telus, [...]
Get Unlimited BlackBerry Themes for Bold, Curve, Pearl or Storm for $24!
A group called BlackBerry Enterprise is now offering a discount for a yearly subscription to hundreds of BlackBerry themes for one flat rate. This application provides one touch access to unlimited themes for your choice of device. Currently they offer themes for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl and Storm for the flat rate of $23.97 [...]
Review: CropIt v1.2, Picture Cropping App By All Kapps Software
CropIt by All Kapps Software is giving the public something that leaves us wondering why this doesn’t come on a BlackBerry to begin with. It works, it’s easy to use, and it’s nice not to have to move the pic to my pc prior to posting it if it needs to be cropped. It used [...]
BlackBerry Tour 9630 clears the FCC!
We’ve just received a great tip! Apparently the BlackBerry Tour has cleared the FCC. Unfortunately it seems that internal and external photos of the Tour has not been posted yet. We did managed to grab a sketch of the back of the device, and it sure looks like the Tour to me. The FCC describes [...]
Weekly Sync: BlackBerry News from Week 26, 2009
Good evening everyone! It’s time for your weekly sync of BlackBerry news from the 26th week of 2009. This week was a little slower on the news side, however we did see a lot of BlackBerry Tour focused news. This upcoming week should bring some more great BlackBerry news as we get closer to Tour [...]
Review: ZonaSnap v1.1.08 by ZonaBlackBerry for BlackBerry
ZonaSnap is a capturing app or utility for the BlackBerry device that can allow you to take screenshots. It gives you the options: Send to Photobucket; Send as Email; Save Capture; Help; About; and Close. The other great thing about it, it’s FREE. While I used Capture It, this is a great app as well, [...]
BlackBerry Curve 8520 “Gemini” Gets More Hands-On Treatment
PhoneArena managed to get some hands-on time with the unreleased BlackBerry 8520, which according to the back of the device will be part of the Curve family. Overall the team at PhoneArena was fairly impressed with this new low end Curve. Just case you don’t know much about the Curve 8520 here’s a recap: The [...]
Important: Viigo v3.1.330 Is Available To BlackBerry Users, Please Update ASAP
Viigo is strongly recommending an upgrade to v3.1.330 for all BlackBerry users, it fixes a number of performance issues. It’s very important to upgrade your apps and software to any available updates for best performatnce on your BlackBerry. There’s a reason why they become available to you, please make sure you do this. It’s FREE and it’s Viigo, our [...]
Verizon launching BlackBerrry Tour on July 12th – $199 w/ contract
Tonight Boy Genius got word that Verizon will be launching the BlackBerry Tour 9630 early next month. Apparently Verizon will be launching the Tour on July 12, 2009 for $199 with two year term. This news comes just after we heard Telus in Canada will be launching on the 15th. We aren’t too sure when [...]
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