I know your probably thinking how and why? but apparently earlier today RIM released Bell’s version of OS 4.7.0.76 for the BlackBerry Storm by accident. This is great news thought as the OS version is higher than Verizon’s current OS. At the time of this post it seems that RIM has removed the link but we’ve got pics any with any luck an official release is just around the corner…
Virgin Mobile Canada has just introduced their second BlackBerry smartphone. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 will join the Pearl in Virgin’s holiday lineup. The Curve will start at $49.99 with three year term or be $429.99 without contract. In order to take part in the special pricing you are required to take one of Virgin’s BlackBerry bundles which start at $15/month extra for Unlimited Personal or Work email and IM. As a bonus Virgin is including an 8GB microSD memory card with your purchase! You should be able to pick them up starting today at most Virgin Mobile stores or online.
RIM has some new bragging rights. Just one week ago RIM and MySpace launched an application for BlackBerry. Since its release its been downloaded over 400,000 times, had 15 million messages received on it and users have updated their status over two million times in the first week. That’s great news for both RIM and MySpace.
In case you don’t have the new MySpace application for BlackBerry you can get it by visiting blackberry.com/myspace from your BlackBerry browser.
Verizon’s official launch date is tomorrow (November 21st) for the BlackBerry Storm. A ton of unboxing and actual reviews have surfaced.
We will start off with Boy Genius who has both a Vodafone and Verizon BlackBerry Storm in hand. Here is a sniplit from his conclusion “…At the end of the day, if you’ve been eyeing the Storm, we suggest you either go play with a demo unit at a store, or go ahead and buy one. That way you’ll be able to decide for yourself if you really love the thing, or maybe just don’t care for it. This isn’t a cookie-cutter device, and it’s not for everyone. That said, we’re sure these things are going to fly off the shelves at Verizon stores on Friday, we just have a feeling there will also be a lot of returns.” Read the rest of his review here.
Kevin from CrackBerry also got his hands on a Verizon BlackBerry Storm to unbox. He actually flew down to New York to pick this bad boy up (a true addict!). Here is his unboxing video:
Another great review review (over 20 minutes in length) by the folks at MobilityToday.com:
One thing the BBSync team noticed and was kind of disappointed by is the lack of premium headphones in box. I personally was hoping to see headphones similar to the ones found with the BlackBerry Bold. Of course you will be able to purchase them afterwards.
Everyone’s favorite BlackBerry app Facebook is due to get upgraded to version 1.5 in early 2009. Recently RIM introduced the new MySpace application for BlackBerry and it allows users to do more than the Facebook one. Not to mention if you take a look at the iPhone’s Facebook application it kills the BlackBerry one. Maybe and Facebook will release a special version for the Storm?
Today on the BlackBerry Support Forums RIM released navigation tips and tricks for the BlackBerry Storm. These sheets show you how to copy and paste, panning and scrolling on images and sites and multimedia tricks. These handy little puppies are courtesy of RIM directly. You can download the full PDF here (warning 1MB+).
With the release of the BlackBerry Storm in the UK and coming up in North America very soon. RIM has released version 4.7 of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for PC. You have the option to download this software with or without the media manager as well. You can grab a copy of the new Desktop Manager right here from RIM directly.
Now that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is official, RIM has released the Curve 8900 device simulator for developers. This simulator helps developers testing applications they are designing to make sure they work perfect on the OS 4.6.1. So if your bored and you want something to test out check out the device simulator available for download here.
Verizon has officially announced the BlackBerry Storm will be available starting November 21st at all corporate and retail channels. The Storm will be priced at $199 with two year contract. Rumor has it Verizon has a mass amount of stock ready to go around.
Now that Verizon has announced the launch of their Storm. Bell and TELUS in Canada can’t be too far behind either…
Early this morning T-Mobile Germany and RIM announced the release of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (formally known as Javelin). Available Mid-November, the Curve 8900 is the latest upgrade in the Curve series of smartphones. It features a large 2.4″ high resolution display, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, enhanced media player with podcast support, EDGE, Wi-Fi, OS 4.6 and a thinner desig with full QWERTY keyboard.
The Curve 8900 will cost 359 Euros ($450 USD) with no contract or 4.95 Euros with 24 month contract. Now that T-Mobile Germany has announced this new Curve. Announcements from AT&T, Maybe T-Mobile USA? and Rogers can’t be too far behind.
Interesting enough in this announcement they didn’t make any comments to a newly re-designed trackball? Originally it was said that the Curve 8900 would launch with an Atomic trackball. I wonder if thats still a go? Read More
