Great news has just arrived from the Boy Genius! It seems that the BlackBerry Storm 9530 (formally known as Thunder) has been moved into Technical Acceptance by Verizon. This means that usually devices in this process are 3-4 weeks away. However the device may be delayed internally by RIM for an additional 3-4 weeks. This will give them enough time to work out all of the kinks (ie. the touch screen) but with any luck at all we may see it sometime in November.

As always stay tuned for more information!!

So most of you are still rocking RIM’s OS 4.5 and lower (unless you got your hands on a Bold, then you have 4.6). BBCool is reporting that RIM’s next up BlackBerry Javelin, which is the Curve replacement will be running OS 4.7. This new version of RIM’s OS will look a lot like the BlackBerry Bold’s OS, however its expected to give support for 16GB Micro SD cards and an updated version of the full HTML browser. The new browser should fix all errors users are currently having when browsing sites loaded with Javascripts.

OS 4.7 should make its debut on RIM’s first touchscreen smartphone, the BlackBerry Thunder/Storm later this year as well.

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We have confirmed with two sources that Telus will be launching RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry later this year, however details are still a little sketchy. You may have already heard that Verizon is launching the Storm and Vodafone plus maybe Rogers as well. Well after we didn’t hear about Telus we started digging. Two close sources (who both confirmed Telus launching the Pearl 8130 last year) confirmed Telus will launch the 9530 before or around Christmas this year. Now at this time we don’t have any pricing or official dates but stay tuned!

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Finally some more details on the highly anticipated BlackBerry Thunder or Storm 9530. As you may or may not know this will be RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry smartphone. Anyways it seems that Verizon will be using the BlackBerry Storm name and not Thunder as we saw before. This puppy will be packing a 8GB microSD card in box, 3.5mm headphone jack, Sim card slot for international roaming and NO Wi-Fi (sorry folks!).

Boy Genius seems to think that RIM will go with BlackBerry Storm for Verizon and other carriers such as Vodafone and Rogers may see it branded as the Thunder. So maybe we will see several models (9500, 9530, etc.). He also notes he thinks the Storm/Thunder is still on track for launch later this year…

[Engadget via BGR]

A BlackBerry Thunder pre-launch hype thread over at HowardForums is grabbing some more attention now. It seems that a tipster has posted a screenshot from Verizon’s inventory system showing the BlackBerry 9530 Global. The rumor is that Verizon will be launching RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry known as the Thunder or Storm we aren’t sure yet on October 13th.

The tipster says “Is VZW getting ready to ‘take the world by storm’ tm on October 13th?” Let’s hope so! What do you think it will be called BlackBerry Thunder or Storm?

See more of our BlackBerry Thunder/Storm Coverage, including the recent news of Telus in Canada getting an exclusive release on this bad boy.

This is great news for Telus customers! The latest word is that Telus will be getting an exclusive on the highly anticpated touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder 9500. This means that Telus would join Verizon and Vodafone for a World Wide exclusive. Apparently the rumor has been confirmed by three separate sources, including one from the Globe and Mail stating “On the other hand, Telus is expected to launch (exclusively) a new touch screen BlackBerry this fall, which could steal some of the Bold’s Thunder, albeit temporarily.” in an article called “10 Reasons to Buy Rogers“.

It is expected that the Thunder will launch sometime in October (possibly Oct. 8th) on Verizon and hopefully Telus.

Check out all of our BlackBerry Thunder coverage, including our exclusive Pictures

[Source: CrackBerry]

A new rumors has been posted online claiming the BlackBerry Thunder, RIM’s first touch screen BlackBerry will be launching October 8th. In the United States Verizon will be the first to launch the device followed by Vodafone over in the UK.

Apparently Thunder users will be able to download music over the air via Rhapsody. Other details of the Thunder include 3.2 megapixel camera, Haptic technology for touch screen, full QWERTY and Suretype touch screen keyboard, 360×480 touch display and OS 4.7.

Check out all of our BlackBerry Thunder coverage

BlackBerry Thunder’s camera in Landscape mode

The weeks starting off a little quiet in BlackBerry news, but we will make you drool some more. Just in case you aren’t drooling enough over the rumored BlackBerry Thunder. We’ve got a hold of a few more OS shots for you to enjoy. I know these aren’t as good as live shots but hey at least you get to see what OS 4.7 will offer for multimedia. Meanwhile you can check out other BlackBerry Thunder topics or click read more to see the rest of the shots. Read the full story

More news is trickling down about the BlackBerry Bold and Thunder. Rumor has it the BlackBerry Bold might be running late on some networks. BGR heard from two sources that the Bold may be pushed back until September due to a few small software issues with roaming and seraching, etc. Next up is the highly anticipated BlackBerry Thunder for Verizon. RIM might be starting a huge marketing push for the Thunder come September with an official launch around mid-October. So let's hope they get a move on with both devices!! 

Sweet! After we showed you the media UI pictures of the BlackBerry Thunder news started trickling everywhere. Even though its a weekend the folks over at CrackBerry didn't take today off. Kevin got his hands on some REAL live shots of the Thunder and its touchscreen keyboards.

The BlackBerry Thunder will sport both a Suretype and a QWERTY keyboard. Keep in mind the BlackBerry Thunder is still in early production and the OS and keyboard could change a lot before the official launch. Not a bad start though! Click on over to see the pictures.. Read the full story