Category: International Networks

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RIM and Vodafone announce BlackBerry Storm2 9520!!

By James on Oct 15, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, RIM, RIM Press Release, Storm 9500 Series.

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We knew it was coming, but bright and early this morning Vodafone UK and RIM announced the upcoming release of the BlackBerry Storm2. Vodafone will be releasing the Storm 9520 which will include a number of improvements over the current 9500. The new Storm2 features a upgraded Surepress touch display, Wi-Fi, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, and 2GB of on board memory. The new Storm2 also features the new OS 5.0 which offers some hot new features. You can find details about the new Storm2 on the BlackBerry website here or check out Vodafone UK’s website here.

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BlackBerry Storm 2 Rumored Release Dates!

By James on Oct 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Ronen from BerryReview has just posted some updates to the Storm 2 launch for both Verizon and Vodafone. Apparently Vodafone UK will be launching the Storm 2 (9520) on October 15th (just a few days away!), followed by Verizon launching the Storm 2 (9520) on October 25th or so. Now Ronen also goes on to say that he received a tip that RIM will not be launching the 9520, the 3G version of the Storm 2 in the USA. With any luck we might see the 9520 hit Canadian shores for a HSPA launch on Bell and TELUS? Although its kind of doubtful.

So I guess we will have to sit back and wait to see if these dates are true.

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BlackBerry Storm 2 (9520) SKU’s start showing up in Vodafone Inventory!

By James on Sep 04, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

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All of you out there who are waiting to get your hands on the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2, this news is for you. Reports are coming in that multiple accessory sku’s have been found in Vodafone UK’s inventory system. Looks like so far Vodafone has charging docks, and a three pack of skins to show off in their inventory system. Hopefully the actual device will show up in there next. No word on an official announcement or release date yet, but its rumored to be launching sometime around October. Stay tuned!

So will you give the Storm 2 a try?

[via CrackBerry]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 spotted in Vodafone Germany Inventory…

By James on Aug 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

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Guess what’s spotted in Vodafone Germany’s inventory? The heavily rumored, don’t post a picture of RIM will kill you… BlackBerry Storm 2. This hopefully means that the Storm 2 is starting to enter inventory databases around the World. The Storm 2 will for sure be the next generation in the Storm family sporting RIM’s upgraded Surepress touch screen and Wi-Fi. No one seems to have any word on pricing or exact launch details yet, but its expected to land on many networks across the World this October-November.

[via Engadget]

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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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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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Is Orange thinking about dropping BlackBerry Bold? again…

By James on Jan 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, International Networks, Rumors.

orange-blackberry-boldNo doubt Orange had some issues with the BlackBerry Bold but the latest rumor is that Orange is thinking about dropping the device yet again. The Bold has been available for nearly six months on Orange and yet it still suffers from “ongoing technical problems” including unexplained crashes, poor reception and irregular dropping of calls. Return rates also seem to be higher than most other devices due to the issues. So for now the Bold is still available in stores and online but for now we recommend picking up their hot new Curve 8900 if you don’t need the 3G…

[Telegraph.co.uk via IntoMobile]

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Vodafone BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.78 now available!

By James on Dec 05, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Downloads, International Networks, Storm 9500 Series.

Good news for Vodafone BlackBerry Storm owners! Vodafone has officially released their first OS upgrade for the Storm. The new version OS 4.7.0.78 is a huge improvement over the version that shipped with the device. To download the update simply head over to Vodafone’s site and install the software. Next up should be Verizon’s OS update possibly later on today?

[via CrackBerry]

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Vodafone posts BlackBerry Storm how-to videos

By James on Nov 16, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Storm 9500 Series, Videos.

Vodafone has posted a series of How-To videos for the BlackBerry Storm 9500. These videos are great and show everything from how the Storm’s display works to how to setup your email to using the Storm’s new HTML web browser. Big thanks for Vodafone for posting them on Youtube! Enjoy the videos!

How it works:

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

How to setup your BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) email:

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Using the Web Browser:

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

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Vodafone delivers BlackBerry Storm 9500’s!!

By James on Nov 14, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Storm 9500 Series.

Today is a great day for though in the UK! Vodafone has officially started delivering their BlackBerry Storm 9500 smartphones. Vodafone had sent out messages the other day confirming that customers would be receiving them, but today is delivery day! Head on over to Vodafone.co.uk/Storm if you haven’t already ordered yours.

Stay tuned as I’m sure the internet will get filled with tons of unboxing photos today…

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