Archive for June, 2009
First official word of Telus BlackBerry Tour 9630 goes to VIP customers
The first official word from Telus has arrived to VIP customers regarding the BlackBerry Tour launch. Anyone who is a part of Telus’ Platinum Perks program (high valued customers) have received an email telling them the Tour 9630 is coming soon. They also invite the client to find out more and get their device on [...]
Round Up of BlackBerry Tour 9630 Previews!
Just after we reported about Engadget getting some hands-on time with the newly announced BlackBerry Tour, We noticed some other sites got to take a peak too. Here’s a quick round up of both Verizon and Sprint branded BlackBerry 9630′s in the wild. Unfortunately for Canadians we haven’t been able to track down any Bell [...]
Engadget gets hands-on time with BlackBerry Tour 9630
The Engadget team has got their hands-on the newly announced BlackBerry Tour 9630. This particular unit was Verizon branded and in this gallery goes head to head with the BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900. No official review on the Tour from Engadget just yet, but for now you can enjoy some decent eye candy. All [...]
New Simple Call Back Reminder App, LaterDude
FabianMH has brought a new app to the BlackBerry apps available, LaterDude. He designed it to be very simple, very friendly, and does exactly as it says…reminds you to call that friend, coworker, any one you need to contact later.nI know many of us take a call or say, “Can I call you later?” only [...]
24kt Gold BlackBerry Curve 8900 hits the market! Only $999 USD
Ever want a 24-karat BlackBerry? Well the folks at Computer Choppers have hooked up the BlackBerry Curve 8900 with a beautiful Golden body. You can purchase either the device or parts only. Prices start at just under $400 USD for the body or $999 USD for the Curve 8900 in Gold, Unlocked and Unbranded. It [...]
Elecite Premium Theme Sale! Buy Two Get One FREE!
Our friends at Elecite have decided to hold a small two day sale. Basically purchase any two Elecite premium BlackBerry themes and get one more FREE! This means you can get your hands on hot themes such as iBerry, Noble, Ulterior, Scion or any of the others. All you have to do is follow the [...]
BlackBerry Tour 9630 shows up on Verizon rebate sheet!
This is a sign that Verizon’s BlackBerry Tour launch will come soon than later. On Verizon’s new rebate sheet which is valid from June 28-August 1it clearly has the Tour 9630 listed with a rebate of $70. This means that we at least know Verizon will be launching the Tour somewhere within this window. Most [...]
Upcoming Twitter App for BlackBerry “Tweetevv” to be “disruptive”
Word on the street is that a new Twitter application is coming for BlackBerry devices. The app which is called “Tweeteev” is set to be unveiled for both BlackBerry and Android devices within the coming weeks. Tweeteev has plans to support many models including the BlackBerry Storm. We aren’t too sure of all of Tweeteev’s [...]
RIM Unleashes First Quarter Financial Results
RIM has reported $643 million in earnings (that’s $1.12 per share), for the 1st Quarter that ended May 30th. A year ago, that result was 482.5 million (that’s $.84 a share). Excluding a $175.1 million tax credit and other items such as that, RIM earned $564.4 million (that’s $.98 a share). Revenue was $3.42 billion, [...]
BlackBerry: Dominating U.S. SmartPhone Market Shares
June 17th, 2009, CNN Money reported that BlackBerry smartphones are leading the market in smartphones. While there are oooh’s and aaah’s over Apple’s newest iPhone 3GS, and Palm’s Pre, don’t size up Research In Motion’s BlackBerry smartphones just yet. RIM has continued to grow despite the newer flashier phones, and the percentage keeps climbing. In [...]
Your BlackBerry May Save You Or Your Loved One Someday
You never know what the future holds, or when the phone you hold may save your future. It seems that the very phones we find ourselves attached to can be our knight in shining armor as well. It’s stories like these two I’m going to share that will bring safety to our attention. I don’t [...]
Weekly Sync: BlackBerry News from Week 25, 2009
What’s up everyone? It’s once again week’s end and time to get you in sync. This week was all about the BlackBerry Tour, after being officially announced we heard official release news from both Verizon and Sprint, however nothing from the Canadian carriers. Who knows what this upcoming week will bring! Here is all of [...]
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