Category: Curve 8500 Series

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 heading to Verizon, with Wi-Fi… Soon?

By James on Jul 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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By now I’m sure you all have seen the recently announced BlackBerry Curve 8520. It’s the new entry level addition to the Curve family, which sports RIM’s new Trackpad navigation, 2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and dedicated media keys. Well Boy Genius is confirming that a CDMA variant will defiantly be on its way to Verizon within the next little bit. This is expected to be Verizon’s first CDMA BlackBerry with Wi-Fi! Most likely other CDMA networks such as Bell, Telus and Sprint will see the 8530 (Code-named Aries) as well. Stay tuned for more details when get them…

Here’s a rundown of features expected on the Curve 8530:

  • 320×240 resolution screen
  • 1xRTT, EV-DO
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • OS 5.0
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi b,g

[via BGR and CrackBerry]

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 will have “Out Of Box Mac Compatibility”

By James on Jul 27, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, RIM, Software.

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I just got a great tip via email, that even I didn’t notice. If you head over to RIM’s product page for the newly announced BlackBerry Curve 8520 you’ll notice something quite interesting. It says that the BlackBerry Curve 8520 will support Mac computers out of the box. This means that anyone (such as myself) who was been desperately waiting for RIM to release BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac has a smile on their face. If all goes as planned T-Mobile USA should be launching the 8520 around August 5th, meaning we should be able to download DTM for Mac shortly after that. Keep chekcing in for more details when we get ‘em.

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Introducing the BlackBerry Curve 8520, Heading towards T-Mobile USA

By James on Jul 27, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, RIM, RIM Press Release, T-Mobile, USA.

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Well it’s official! Both T-Mobile and RIM have announced the upcoming release of the new entry-level BlackBerry Curve 8520. The 8520 enters into the Curve family, rocking a couple new features, and some familiar old ones. This is the first BlackBerry to feature RIM’s new Optical trackpad, which is expected to be very popular. Not only that but this model sports dedicated music keys built into the top of the device. Other features include a 2.0 megapixel camera (without flash), Wi-Fi and GPS. T-Mobile USA will be launching the Curve 8520 on August 5th, in both Frost and Black. Stay tuned for details on a Canadian launch, as well around the World soon. Get more details on the new Curve 8520 at blackberry.com/curve8520. Read More

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 “Gemini” clears the FCC, On Route to T-Mobile USA

By James on Jul 01, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, T-Mobile, USA.

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Hmm looks like the Tour wasn’t the only thing to clear the FCC this week. The BlackBerry Curve 8520, formally known as the Gemini has cleared the FCC. This means that we could see a launch on T-Mobile USA almost anytime. In case you’re not familar with the 8520 its the new low end addition to the Curve family. It will feature Quad-band GSM with EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS, 2.0 megapixel camera without flash, and RIM’s new Optical trackpad.

It looks like we will see this new device launch on T-Mobile soon. Apparently RIM is also working on a CDMA varriant which we might see in stores soon than later. If you want to check out the FCC documents for the Curve 8520 click here.

[Source]

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 “Gemini” Gets More Hands-On Treatment

By James on Jun 27, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series.

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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 BlackBerry 8520 feautres a full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated media keys at the top of device, 2.0 megapixel camera with no flash, Wi-Fi, GPS and RIM’s new Optical trackpad. Here’s a quick excerpt from their overall thoughts on the device:

Overall the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a fine device for what it is.  It may not be the finest in fit and finish, but it brings the best Blackberry features to a low-end device.  The size and weight are good, the display is ample and the optical trackpad brings a bit of innovation.  RIM has some work to do on the Curve’s performance, but if they fix that we don’t see why this device won’t be very popular.

Check out all of PhoneArena’s review on the BlackBerry Curve 8520 here.

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T-Mobile branded BlackBerry Curve 8520 aka Gemini Spotted in Wild!

By James on Jun 15, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, T-Mobile, USA.

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Hmm look what has been caught in the wild! It’s an unreleased T-Mobile branded BlackBerry Curve 8520. The 8520 is also known as the Gemini and has been spotted many times before. From what we know the 8520 will be part of the low end BlackBerry family, possibly to replace the existing 8300 series. It’s been rumored to be coming on to T-Mobile in the way of Prepaid service, however nothing has been confirmed yet. This may be a low end berry but it does like slick. It features a 2.0 megapixel camera with no flash and only GSM with EDGE data, Wi-Fi, dedicated music keys on the top and RIM’s new Optical Trackpad for navigation. Not ETA on when the device will launch, although it’s thought to be launching  within the next few months.

[BlackBerryOS via IntoMobile]

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BlackBerry Magnum, Onyx, Pearl 3G, Gemini all heading to AT&T!?

By James on May 24, 2009 in AT&T (Cingular), BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, USA, Un-Released models.

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Engadget got a hold of supposedly a leaked presentation showing off some upcoming BlackBerry devices. This presentation shows the highly rumored BlackBerry Magnum, Onyx, Pearl 3G and Gemini are all heading to AT&T this year. Now I’m not to sure if these slides are official or not. If AT&T did make these they should really look at how to properly type BlackBerry (not Blackberry). You can check out the slides below and here is a recap of the specs:

  • BlackBerry Magnum: Full QWERTY keyboard with touchscreen, Optical trackpad, 3G UMTS, HSDPA, Quadband GSM, Wi-Fi, GPS and HVGA display.
  • BlackBerry Oynx: 3G UMTS, HSDPA, Quadband GSM, HVGA Display with 480×360 resolution, trackball navigation, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, GPS and Wi-Fi.
  • BlackBerry Pearl “Next Generation 3G Model”: 3G, UMTS, HSDPA, Quadband GSM, Suretype keyboard, trackball navigation and aGPS. No sign of Wi-Fi…
  • BlackBerry Gemini: Quadband GSM, QWERTY keyboard, Trackball (?) navigation, 2.0 megapixel camera with no flash, and media keys.

[Source]

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First Pics of BlackBerry Aries 8530, the CDMA version of Gemini

By James on May 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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Meet the latest BlackBerry to obtain a code-name! This is BlackBerry Aries which is also modeled the 8530. It happens to be the CDMA counterpart to the Gemini which was shown a month or so ago. Like the 8530, “Aries” will be a lower end model featuring the new optical trackpad, full QWERTY keyboard, soft rubber back, dedicated play/pause keys on the top and most likely Wi-Fi. Because it runs CDMA technology its expected you will see this model end up on Verizon, Sprint, Bell and Telus. No word on a launch date as of yet, but most likely you will see it later Summer (think Back to School).

Want more details on Gemini 8520? Click Here

[via CrackBerry]

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Software Upgrade Alert: ÜberTwitter Beta 2 Has Been Released With New Features And More!

By Susan C on May 09, 2009 in 8700 series, 8800 series, Beta, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Curve 8500 Series, Curve 8900 Series, Downloads, General, Pearl 8100 Series, Random News, Random Thoughts, Software.

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ÜberTwitter released their next Beta, 2. With all the Twitter clients out there, including TwitterBerry, SocialScope, and TweetGenius, ÜberTwitter has been working hard to improve and work on their client as well. Some of the new features and fixes include several new and great things to look forward to including: two notification profiles, internal GPS support, view your friends and their information, your friends’ list of followers, when your friendss joined Twitter, shortcuts, marking tweets as faves and unmarking faves, support for wifi, and support for scrolling BlackBerry phones such as the 8700 just to name a few. For a total list of updates and fixes, you can visit the ÜberTwitter homepage.

For those who aren’t too familiar with ÜberTwitter, it’s a Twitter client that integrates with Google Talk and also works with cell sites not just Satellites for GPS allowing you to list your location. If you have it and haven’t updated, it’s time. And if you’re interested in trying a new Twitter Client give it a try.

You can download ÜberTwitter here at the ÜberTwitter download OTA>.

[via: BlackBerry Rocks]

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 arriving at T-Mobile Q4, 2009

By James on May 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors.

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Boy Genius got some hands-on time with the BlackBerry Curve 8520 (previously code-named Gemini). As you may know the 8520 is set to RIM’s new low cost addition to the Curve family featuring an all new optical trackball and OS 4.6 maybe 5.0 by launch. Anyway Boy Genius has confirmed that T-Mobile USA will in fact be launching the 8520 in Q4 of this year. They also said they wouldn’t be surprised if the 8520 was sold as a “BlackBerry In A Box” solution. Either way the hot new part of the Curve family will see T-Mobile soon enough.

My only question: Why is it everytime this device gets reviewed they get two of them?

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