Category: Curve 8300 Series

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Mobile Bartender for BlackBerry Storm now available!

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Have you heard of Mobile Bartender before? It’s a great application for BlackBerry which helps you make hundreds of different drinks. Mobile Bartender is available for not only the BlackBerry Storm but the Bold, Curve, Pearl, Pearl Flip, 8800 and 8700 series (select your model here). It’s only $7.99 and I’m sure you will make great use of it! Here’s a quick description from the vendor:

Tired of ordering the same drink each time you’re out at the bar? Looking for a fun new shot to order with your friends? With Mobile Bartender in your BlackBerry, you’ll be armed with an impressive knowledge of cocktails, shots and drop shots at the touch of a button.

This full-featured cocktail guide includes hundreds of recipes that can be searched by drink type, liquor type or drink name. Shots can also be chosen by specific categories, including Candy Shooters, Sexy Shooters, Fruity Shooters and Deadly Sins.

Have a favorite drink that we missed? Now you can add your own recipes to the hundreds that are already there. Earmark recipes as Favorites for future reference or let Mobile Bartender select a random drink for you at any time. With Mobile Bartender, you’ll never be without a new cocktail at the tip of your fingers.

Surprise your friends, stump the bartender and make it a great night out on the town with the most comprehensive BlackBerry drink guide – Mobile Bartender.

Features:

  • View hundreds of drink, shot and drop shot recipes at the click of a button.
  • Filter by drink type, liquor or drink name for fast, convient access.
  • View shots by category including Candy, Sexy, Fruity or Deadly Sins.
  • Not sure what to order? Have Mobile Bartender select a random cocktail for you.
  • Earmark recipes as Favorites for future reference while on the go.
  • Add or remove recipes at any time.

Check it out Mobile Bartender at the BlackBerry Sync Store >>

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OS 4.5.0.124 leaked for all GSM BlackBerry 8xxx series

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Just in case you don’t have a BlackBerry Storm or Bold the folks over at CrackBerry grabbed a ton of leaked beta OS’ for nearly all GSM BlackBerry models. If you own any of the following models here is a beta OS for you (click model to download): BlackBerry 8700, Pearl 8100, 8110, 8120, BlackBerry 8800, 8820, Curve 8300, 8310 and 8320. Before installing these please keep in mind that this is a beta software and it has not been officially released by RIM. Be sure to make a backup of all data on your device before proceeding. Installing the software is done at your own risk so be sure you know what your doing. But anyways enjoy!

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TELUS brings Mobile Music, Radio and Mobile TV to BlackBerry

meerkatsTELUS has just introduced three new services for their BlackBerry smartphones. Users can now download TELUS Mobile Music, Mobile Radio and Mobile TV on any BlackBerry running OS 4.5 or higher. This news comes right after TELUS released OS 4.5 for their BlackBerry Pearl and Curve yesterday. TELUS Mobile Music is available in pay per use or a monthly charge. Prices start at $1.99 for download on PC and your phone. Mobile Radio from TELUS features some of the most popular XM Radio channels and starts at $8/month for 15 channels or $15/month for 50 channels. The Mobile TV is powered by MobiTV and is priced at $15/month. For complete channel listings visit telusmobility.com/spark. Apparently Mobile Radio and TV support is also coming for the BlackBerry Storm very soon. Stay tuned.

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TELUS finally puts out BlackBerry OS 4.5 for Pearl and Curve

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They may have been a little behind due to the Storm launch but TELUS Mobility today released OS 4.5. They have released OS 4.5.0.77 for both the Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. For some odd reason they didn’t bother to upgrade the BlackBerry 8830, which is one of TELUS’ most used business devices. The new OS is available starting today for download. Simply download the update then connect your BlackBerry to the Desktop Manager software.

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.101 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.101
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.77
  • Software Platform: 3.2.0.51
  • File name: 8130AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel101_PL3.2.0.51_A4.5.0.77_Telus.exe
  • File size: 72.93MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.101 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.101
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.77
  • Software Platform: 3.2.0.51
  • File name: 8330AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel101_PL3.2.0.51_A4.5.0.77_Telus.exe
  • File size: 68.04MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

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Protect your new Curve 8350i with The OtterBox Defender

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The BlackBerry Curve 8350i is just fresh on the market and the OtterBox team has already got a case on the go. OtterBox has just introduced the OtterBox Defender Case for BlackBerry Curve Push To Talk Edition. This case will ONLY work with the new Curve 8350i as it features a PTT key on the side. This is a great option for those looking to maxamize the protection on a job sight or just carry around your Curve on every day use. The new Curve PTT Defender case is available directly from OtterBox for $49.95 USD. For all other BlackBerry models visit store.blackberrysync.com.

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AT&T introduces Sapphire Blue BlackBerry Curve 8320 for $149 w/ contract

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RIM and AT&T introduced the Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320 today. The new BlackBerry Curve 8320 in Sapphire Blue is available online or through Business Channels for $149.99 with two year term. The device won’t be available in stores until 2009. The Curve 8320 features the Curve’s small compact body with full QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera, video recording, Micro SD memory card slot and W-Fi. AT&T is also offering free Wi-Fi Hotspot access with any personal or corporate data plan. Head on over to att.com to check it out…

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Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8350i now available! $149 w/ contract

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Finally some good news for long awaited iDEN customers! Sprint-Nextel has just released their new BlackBerry Curve 8350i to their dead BlackBerry iDEN lineup. The Curve 8350i is the first new BlackBerry in a long time, the last model was the 7520 and 7100i. This hot new device features Wi-Fi, 2.0 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Micro SD memory card slot and RIM’s new OS 4.6. Starting today you can pick it up for only $149.99 with contract after rebates. See sprint.com for more details.

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OS 4.5.0.110 released for BlackBerry Curve 8320 & 8820

AT&T and RIM have released a new build of OS 4.5. You can now download 4.5.0.110 for any BlackBerry Curve 8320 or 8820. The release has been sent out from AT&T, however by simply removing the vendor.xml file any 8320 or 8220 can have this software installed on it.

BlackBerry Curve 8320:

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.152 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.152
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.110
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.90
* File name: 8320M_PBr4.5.0_rel152_PL2.7.0.90_A4.5.0.110_AT&T.e xe
* File size: 91.42MB

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.152 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.152
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.110
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.90
* File name: 8820M_PBr4.5.0_rel152_PL2.7.0.90_A4.5.0.110_AT&T.e xe
* File size: 91.47MB

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Here is how to remove the vendor.xml file to install this OS on your non-AT&T model:

Step 1: Download the OS from RIM website
Step 2: Install the .exe file that you downloaded from RIM
Step 3: BACKUP YOUR BLACKBERRY – this is very important (open Desktop Manager software and connect your device).
Step 4: Open this folder (c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader) and delete the file vendor.xml
Step 5: Plug in your device into the computer and re-open Desktop Manager select Application loader
Step 6: Select upgrade as prompted

Now the entire process can take about 20-30 minutes. Make sure you do a full backup before doing a software upgrade in case you get an error and have to format you device. Please note that we are not responsible for any problems that could happen while upgrading your device software.

[via BBnews]

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Review: BerryWare Custom Colored Housings for BlackBerry

Have you ever purchased a colored BlackBerry? maybe a plain Silver or ruby red one but wished you had picked a different color? Well a new Canadian company called Berryware.ca is here to help you with custom colored BlackBerry housings (Their work is very similar to Colorware which only ships within the United States). Berryware currently offers BlackBerry housings for the Curve 8310, 8320 and 8330 models and will soon be releasing ones for the Bold and Pearl series. Check out the rest of the review – Read More

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BlackBerry Curve 8350i in the wild!

The folks over at BGR got their hands on a live BlackBerry Curve 8350i. This is the latest in the iDEN BlackBerry lineup, which will launch on Sprint-Nextel sometime in December and on TELUS’ Mike early next year for Canada. Here’s a few bullets from what The Boy Genius had to say about it:

  • The 8350i has a 2.5mm headset jack, not a 3.5mm one, and it comes with a 2.5mm headset in the box.
  • Ships with the much beloved plastic holster, not the leather holster we’re accustomed to.
  • There’s a small size difference. It’s around 2mm taller and 1mm thicker than the other Curves (8300, 8310, 8320, 8330).
  • The PTT button can not be reassigned as a convenience key.
  • Instead of using the same battery as the Curve, the 8350i uses the BlackBerry 8800-series batteries.
  • The side keys are now black instead of being chromed
  • We were told the device isn’t a real beast in terms of the signal department. “It can’t get a stable signal to save its life once it boots up”

(see the whole gallery at BGR)

[BGR]