Category: Pearl 8100 Series

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Better finger selection for Copy/Paste/Edit coming to future Storm OS!!

By James on Feb 25, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Breaking News, Exclusives, Pearl 8100 Series, Software, Storm 9500 Series.

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We just received a tip that an upcoming BlackBerry Storm OS will introduce better finger movements for copy/pasting and selecting text. In the picture above you see the little box which you can drag along to highlight text. It’s quite a good idea!! We can’t tell you just yet what OS this will appear in however expect it soon at the rate of all these beta leaks. Using the box to slide your finger on the screen it makes it a lot easier to select text and copy/paste things. This little box at first reminded me of the hover on the iPhone, however it does not show the words magnified. Regardless it’s a great addition to the BlackBerry Storm and will for sure come in handy!

Here’s a video so you under.. Forgive me trying to operate camera and Storm at the same time…
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As always stay tuned for more details…

If you have a great BlackBerry tip and would like to keep it confidential please use our secure tip form.

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Review: Coveroo Custom Battery Doors for BlackBerry

By James on Feb 17, 2009 in 8800 series, Accessories, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Pearl 8100 Series, Reviews, Storm 9500 Series.

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Have you heard of Coveroo before? They offer laser engraved battery doors for all kinds of devices including BlackBerry smartphones. We had a chance test out Coveroo’s battery doors for the BlackBerry Storm, Curve and Pearl. Unfortunately no one on the team has a Bold at the moment or we would have checked them out too. I decided to get a custom door for my Storm with the BlackBerry Sync logo on it and then they included a couple Valentines Day designs for the Curve and Pearl. Coveroo offers all different stock colored battery doors so you don’t have to mix and match colors, of course unless you want too. Coveroo’s are currently available for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl, Storm and 8800 series. The cool part about them is you can choose from hundreds of different designs or send in your own custom design (for an additional charge). Read More

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Veneer theme for BlackBerry Bold, Curve and Pearl

By James on Feb 17, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Themes.

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Our friends at eVeek have just released a new free theme for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve and Pearl 8100 series. This new theme called Veneer features an overall dark feeling with black icons and a thick black border around. Not to mention the hot car in the background. It truely looks great! We recommend you check it out by heading over to eVeek.com.

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Sprint launches OS 4.5 for BlackBerry Pearl 8130 & Curve 8330

By James on Feb 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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Sprint has just launched the OS 4.5 upgrade for the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. They launched OS 4.5.0.131 for both models, however they skipped OS 4.5 for the 8830 World Edition. Keep in mind you don’t need to have a Sprint model to install this OS on your 8130 or 8330 just remember to delete the vendor file. For details on how to install it click here.

Also we should add according to BGR, this OS upgrade for Sprint users enables MMS picture and video messaging!

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.188
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.131
  • Software Platform: 3.4.0.25
  • File name: 8130uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel188_PL3.4.0.25_A4.5.0.131_Sprint.exe
  • File size: 87.13MB
Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.188
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.131
  • Software Platform: 3.4.0.25
  • File name: 8330uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel188_PL3.4.0.25_A4.5.0.131_Sprint.exe
  • File size: 82.03MB

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

Download from the Sprint BlackBerry Download Site >

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Fido BlackBerry Pearl goes live! – Pick up your Pearl 8100 for $25

By James on Feb 04, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Fido, Pearl 8100 Series.

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Seems like all the rumors we’re true! Fido has officially launched their first BlackBerry smartphone today. Even though its the old school Pearl 8100 it’s start for Fido’s BlackBerry lineup. You can pick up the Pearl 8100 for $25 with three year term. Data plans start at $15 on top of any voice plan. For complete details see fido.ca or your local store.

Also we should note that Fido is rumored to be launching several other BlackBerry models this year :)

Data plan details:

  • $15 – Unlimited personal email and IM
  • $25 – 500MB
  • $30 – 1GB
  • $60 – 3GB
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Introducing Elecite’s Amour Premium BlackBerry Theme

By James on Feb 01, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Themes.

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Our friends over at Elecite have been extremley busy lately with the introduction of several new themes. This time they have released one just in time for Valentines Day. Meet Elecite’s latest premium theme called “Amour” which tons of red little hearts. It’s available for most BlackBerry Pearl, Curve and 8800 series running OS 4.5 or higher and the BlackBerry Bold. You can purchase this one for the low price of $2.99 over at Elecite.com.

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Fido stores starting to receive BlackBerry Pearl 8100s – Launching Feb. 4th

By James on Jan 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Fido, Pearl 8100 Series.

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Word over at BGR is that some Fido stores are starting to receive their shipments of BlackBerry Pearl 8100s. This will be Fido’s first BlackBerry smartphone on the network and we wouldn’t be surprised if these we’re just left over Rogers stock. Fido will be selling the Pearl 8100 for $25 on three year term or $400 without term. The best news to come out of this is that Fido will be allowing unlocked BlackBerrys on their network so this means you could use something a little better such as Bold, Curve and even a Pearl Flip.

Stay tuned for Fido to lauch other BlackBerry models later this year…

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Orange UK officially announces Prepaid BlackBerry Service w/ Pearl 8120

By James on Jan 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Pearl 8100 Series.

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Totally forgot to post this yesterday. Orange UK contacted us to let to let everyone know that they will be the first carrier in the UK to launch prepaid BlackBerry smartphones. They showed on the Orange site a while back as coming soon and now its official. Orange will be launching the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (yes, Wi-Fi) in Indigo Blue or Titanium. The price is will be £145 which works out to just under $210 USD and monthly service for BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) will only cost you £5 ($7 USD).

“With nearly two thirds of UK mobile customers now using pay as you go , we are really pleased to be bringing one of the most popular email and multimedia devices to the masses as the first operator to offer BlackBerry on pay as you go in the UK . At Orange, we’ve always been known for innovation and great value, and with the launch of this service, we continue to lead the market – giving UK pay as you go customers the choice they deserve.” – (Press Release)

Anyways you can head over to Orange.co.uk and get more details…

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Fido BlackBerry Pearl 8100 launching Feb. 4th – Pricing & Plan Details…

By James on Jan 21, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Fido, Pearl 8100 Series, Rumors.

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Looks like the rumors about Fido carrying the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 has been confirmed more by the BerryReview team. It seems Fido will start selling BlackBerry with BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) only service. Pricing for the old school Pearl 8100 starts at $25 with three year term and ends at $400 with no contract/month to month. A couple things to point out Fido will not be offering BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) support but they will allow tethering with their data plans. Fido will not officially support any other BlackBerry models, however if you were to pick up an unlocked Berry you would be able to use it!

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Fido BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Pricing:

  • $400 MTM / No Contract
  • $350 on a 2 Year
  • $25 on a 3 year w/ Voice + Data (no minimum monthly total cost required).

Fido BlackBerry Plans:

  • $15 – Unlimited Personal Email & IM
  • $25 – 500MB BIS Data
  • $30 – 1GB BIS Data
  • $60 – 3GB BIS Data
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Pay As You Go Prepaid BlackBerry coming to Orange soon…

By James on Jan 12, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Pearl 8100 Series, RIM.

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Good news for those in the UK! RIM has taken its first step in providing BlackBerry smartphones to prepaid service. Orange now has the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 in Titanium and Indigo listed as Coming Soon under the Pay As You Go section of their site. Previously RIM had talked about bringing BlackBerry to lower income families across the World and this seems to be a step in the right direction. You can see the Prepaid BlackBerry listed on Orange’s website here.

[via BerryReview]

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