Category: Storm 9500 Series

BlackBerry 9990 with OS 5.7 in the wild? Is this the new model for the Storm 2?

BlackBerry 9990 with OS 5.7 in the wild? Is this the new model for the Storm 2?

August 4, 2009 | By | 4 Comments

An interesting photo popped up on CrackBerry this morning. It’s a photo of OS 5.7.0.151  on what appears to be the un-announced BlackBerry Storm 2. Some people seem to think of the BlackBerry 9990 is the new model for the un-announced BlackBerry Storm 2, which should be launching October/November. No one can seem to confirm [...]

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Introducing Opus, A new Premium Theme from Elecite!

Introducing Opus, A new Premium Theme from Elecite!

August 3, 2009 | By | 2 Comments

Elecite has just introduced a hot new theme for the Bold, Curve 8300 & 8900, Storm and 8800. The theme is called Opus, and features customizable icons with a dual-screen animations. It’s quite a hot theme from the people at Elecite. To show off this hot theme they are offering 30% off from the first [...]

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OtterBox announces Commuter Series Case for BlackBerry Storm

OtterBox announces Commuter Series Case for BlackBerry Storm

July 25, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Our friends at OtterBox have just announced a new product (via Twitter). Meet the Commuter Series Case for the BlackBerry Storm from OtterBox. The Commuter brings both their Impact and Defender case all-in-one. It should be launching fairly soon for only $34.95. Stay tuned, because it should be available in the BBSync Store soon… “The [...]

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OS 5.0.0.140 gets leaked for BlackBerry Storm 9530!!

OS 5.0.0.140 gets leaked for BlackBerry Storm 9530!!

July 22, 2009 | By | 7 Comments

Woot! I think this is the first official OS 5.0 leaked for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Please note that this is beta software, and was not intended for release just yet. It’s recommended that you complete a full backup before proceeding with the install. To install this software you must un-zip the file. If you [...]

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BlackBerry Thunder shows up in Verizon Inventory… Again?!

BlackBerry Thunder shows up in Verizon Inventory… Again?!

July 22, 2009 | By | 4 Comments

It look as though another screen shot of Verizon’s system has surfaced, this time it’s a name we haven’t heard in a while. It seems that the BlackBerry Thunder name might be making a return internally. Some sources think it may be a place holder for the upcoming BlackBerry 9950 (Storm 2). Is that in [...]

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Slacker Radio is now pushed on to Verizon BlackBerry Storm’s

Slacker Radio is now pushed on to Verizon BlackBerry Storm’s

July 17, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Over the next few days, Verizon Wireless customers will start to receive an icon for Slacker Radio on their BlackBerry Storm. Verizon has just announced that they have signed an agreement with Slacker Radio to provide free radio to all their customers who currently own a Storm. If you haven’t tested out Slacker before it [...]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 Dummy Phone Shows Up In Carriers System

BlackBerry Storm 2 Dummy Phone Shows Up In Carriers System

July 14, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

It seems as though things are taking a step in the right direction for those of you that are patiently or not waiting for the release of the Storm 2. A picture of Verizon’s inventory screen has surfaced that shows a dummy or as some of you may refer to it as a display phone [...]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 shall be 9550, getting ready for CDMA networks, plus 9520 for Rogers and AT&T

BlackBerry Storm 2 shall be 9550, getting ready for CDMA networks, plus 9520 for Rogers and AT&T

July 13, 2009 | By | 6 Comments

I somehow missed this story on the weekend. Boy Genius is reporting that the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be modeled 9550, and will be heading towards Verizon, Vodafone, Bell and Telus. The new Storm 2 is said to bring RIM’s next generation “SurePress” touchscreen with CDMA/Rev. A radio, Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, plus Wi-Fi, GPS, and [...]

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The BlackBerry Speaker Test – Comparing Tour, Bold, Storm, Curve 8900

The BlackBerry Speaker Test – Comparing Tour, Bold, Storm, Curve 8900

July 13, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

Here is a great video which Ronen from BerryReview found. This video compares all the latest BlackBerry models (Curve 8900, Bold, Storm 9530, and Tour 9630) and their speakers to see which one sounds the best. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video quite like this, the creator rates them side by side using [...]

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Shazam: Now Ready For The BlackBerry Storm!

Shazam: Now Ready For The BlackBerry Storm!

July 11, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

Thanks Claudia for sharing that Shazam is now available for the BlackBerry (NSDQ:RIMM) Storm. The official announcement will be public come Monday. The app is going to be available so long as you are able to download and browse the BlackBerry App World. Shazam is a really unique app for what it does. Shazam is [...]

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Elecite’s new Solar theme for Bold, Curve 8900 and Storm Brightens your Berry!

Elecite’s new Solar theme for Bold, Curve 8900 and Storm Brightens your Berry!

July 7, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Our friends at Elecite never stop amazing me! They have just introduced their latest premium theme called “Solar” which features an extremely bright customizable theme. It’s been designed for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve 8900 and Storm. “Solar” features 7-8 customizable icons with 3 hidden today ones on the Storm, not only that but they’ve included [...]

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Bell officially launches BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.148!

Bell officially launches BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.148!

July 7, 2009 | By | 1 Comment

Looks like Verizon isn’t the only one officially sporting the new Storm OS. Canada’s very own Bell Mobility has just launched OS 4.7.0.148 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. This is an official update by RIM and it can be downloaded on ANY carrier’s Storm 9530. It’s expected that Telus will also launch .148 within the [...]

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