Category: Rumors

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 hitting Verizon – Week of July 13th!!

By James on May 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Warning! Before reading this keep in mind that the dates may change. Boy Genius Report claims several ninjas have reported that Verizon will be launching the BlackBerry 9630 Tour during the week of July 13th. Now it hasn’t only been BGR to confirm this rumor but a well known ninja on HowardForums has also confirmed this date. So either way we know its coming to Verizon and its only a matter of time so please be patient.

Meanwhile if any ninjas out there could confirm some Canadian release dates for the 9630 that would be awesome!

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 arriving at T-Mobile Q4, 2009

By James on May 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors.

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Boy Genius got some hands-on time with the BlackBerry Curve 8520 (previously code-named Gemini). As you may know the 8520 is set to RIM’s new low cost addition to the Curve family featuring an all new optical trackball and OS 4.6 maybe 5.0 by launch. Anyway Boy Genius has confirmed that T-Mobile USA will in fact be launching the 8520 in Q4 of this year. They also said they wouldn’t be surprised if the 8520 was sold as a “BlackBerry In A Box” solution. Either way the hot new part of the Curve family will see T-Mobile soon enough.

My only question: Why is it everytime this device gets reviewed they get two of them?

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RIM CEO confirms BlackBerry Storm 2 in the works!

By James on May 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Random News, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

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Research In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie has confirmed with Reuters that they are in fact working on a next generation Storm. RIM saw strong sales of their heavily criticized BlackBerry Storm and that means that they will continue working on next generation versions for the consumer market. The RIM CEO would not confirm anymore details about the device and if it will even be called “Storm 2″ but I guess that’s just part of the waiting game.

Here’s part of what Balsillie had to say: Balsillie said Storm sales remain strong and added “we have next-generation devices with that and the whole roadmap.”

[via CNET]

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 “Gemini” First Impressions Review

By James on May 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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Kevin doesn’t seem to be too shy with all these un-released BlackBerry devices. He recently got his hands on the new low end Curve (code-named Gemini) and now it’s time for his first impressions hands on review. This will be the BlackBerry Curve 8520 which will sport Quad-band GSM with EDGE (Unfortuantly no 3G), Wi-Fi, 2.0 megapixel camera with no flash, multimedia controls on the top of device and RIM’s new Optical Trackball. The Optical Trackball means that it physically doesn’t move and is more of a sensor. It’s quite a good idea to solve all those broken trackballs out there.

Curve 8520 Specs:

  • GSM/EGE device (no 3G)
  • 320×240 display
  • 256MB of internal memory
  • 1150mAh battery
  • 2 megapixel camera, no flash
  • processor speed is unknown at this point

Things to keep in mind: This is a still a pre-released device, therefore certain specs could change before the device officially launches.

Read the first part of the review at CrackBerry.com and enjoy more pics over there as well…

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BlackBerry Curve 8900 finally coming to AT&T soon…

By James on May 03, 2009 in AT&T (Cingular), BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series, Rumors, USA.

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BGR just got word from his ninjas that AT&T will finally be releasing the long awaited BlackBerry Curve 8900 this June! This is good news for anyone waiting to replace their Curve, however lets forget about the Curve 8900 and hope for a Gemini varriant. Any who no word on pricing yet for the Curve 8900 but the tipster says it should be available this June. Stay tuned for more info…

Any AT&T’ers out there waiting for the Curve 8900??

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First Live Pics of BlackBerry 8520 “Gemini” Appear w/ Optical Navigation!!!

By James on May 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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First off let me start this with a huge shout out my the folks at CrackBerry for yet again getting their hands on this BlackBerry prototype. Previous pictures of the BlackBerry Gemini showed it as sporting interchangeable faceplates and normal trackball, but the new live pics provided today show off the 8520’s new Optical side. So I would to introduce you to an actual production unit of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 (aka Gemini). The 8520 will unfortunately lack 3G and keep the boring 2.0 megapixel camera (now without flash?), but will sport a new optical trackball and interchangeable faceplates and Wi-Fi. Interesting enough it seems that RIM will be offering this device as part of the Curve series and will bring even more multimedia functions including rewind, forward and play buttons located at the top of the device. Not only that but the 8520 will also sport a iPhone like back made from metal and rubber (pretty hot!). Anyway enjoy these pics for now and I’m sure we will see a hands on review coming up shortly…

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BlackBerry 9630 Accessory SKU found in Telus Inventory

By James on Apr 30, 2009 in BlackBerry, Breaking News, Canada, Rumors, Telus, Tour 9600 Series.

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Seems this will be a double confirmed rumor as CrackBerry has just posted a similar screenshot! An accessory for the BlackBerry 9630 has shown up in Telus’ inventory system. What does this mean? Well according to our tipster this means that Telus is starting to get ready for the launch of the 9630 and that we should expect to see it within the next couple of months. This is awesome news for Telus cusotmers!! Stay tuned for more details when they arrive…

Thanks, WDX416

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 “Niagara” launching on Verizon in July?

By James on Apr 28, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series.

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Alright so BGR has already confirmed that the BlackBerry 9630 which was code-named “Niagara” will now be called BlackBerry Tour and may possibly have something to do with U2. Well BGR now has a very creditble source who claims that Verizon will be launching the BlackBerry Tour this July. Also they expect the pricing to be around $199 with contract.  We aren’t sure what that means for any of the other carriers such as Bell, Telus or Sprint as of yet. Earlier reports claimed that both Bell and Telus would be launching the 9630 before the United States so keep an eye out for more details…

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BlackBerry Groups to replace BlackBerry Unite!? Offers Group Sharing…

By James on Apr 27, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, WES 2009.

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Our friends over at CrackBerry have just leaked a new screenshot of what’s being called BlackBerry Groups, which borrows features from the dying BlackBerry Unite! Think of it as an application for your BlackBerry that allows you to share your contacts, calendars and location with people in your group. It’s quite an interesting idea considering they are killing off Unite starting today. RIM did announce today that BlackBerry Unite! their mini BES solution for personal family use will no longer be offered effective today. So we might just see BlackBerry Groups pop up very soon, maybe even WES 2009 soon? Stay tuned…

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Blackberry Tour 9630… to be or not to be?

By Zack on Apr 24, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

niagarareview7Well as today’s news posts.. it looks like the Blackberry “Niagara” will now be called the Blackberry Tour. RIM always have made some cools names in the past (Bold, Storm, Curve, Pearl, World) but I’m not really sure about “Tour”….. Kind of reminds me of Guitar Hero, but at least they named it something that has meaning “World Tour”…. anyways that’s totally not relevant to this topic. However the Blackberry Tour 9630 should be one hot little device! With all the rumors going around about it, all the news, all the hype from people just waiting to get it… (Just like I can’t wait to get it… stupid waiting game, DOH!) I’m assuming name Blackberry Tour will have a meaning to it. Maybe RIM decided they want everyone to Tour around the world with their Blackberry Tour, and take a tour off track using the Tour GPS, while being a tourist and touring and….. by now you get the hint.

Looks like Blackberry Tour it is! Here’s a quote from over at BGR..

“UPDATE: Thanks to one of our awesome readers, they’ve just alerted us to the fact that www.blackberry9630.com (something RIM would obviously own) and www.blackberrytour.com both point to the same IP address. Additionally, they were both coincidentally registered on the same date. Welp, it looks like BlackBerry Tour it is!”

Wow… lots of good stuff!!

Keep close by your Blackberry to find out more news on the Blackberry Tour and if the name will stick! The device should be very….. VERY close to a launch, with working software, a name, some wireless carriers already lined up, and tons of them manufactured… We’ll all be playing with our Tours very soon!

Thanks BGR!

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