Warning the following information might cause slight excitement for AT&T users. Look what was found hiding in AT&T’s Inventory System! It’s the BlackBerry Bold 9700 (formally code-named Onyx) and a white version of the current Bold 9000. Not word on when exactly either of these devices will be hitting AT&T, but you can sure bet it will be soon. Stay tuned while we search for more details…
[via BGR]
Nice! Look what has joined Verizon’s inventory system. It’s the BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550) which joins the unreleased / unannounced BlackBerry Curve 8530. This is one closer step for those looking to get their hands on a Storm 2! Looks like Verizon may have it in time for the holiday season. We’re still awaiting word on releases from the Canadian networks… Stay tuned for more details when we get them.
[via CrackBerry]
This isn’t the first I’ve heard this either, but Kevin over at CrackBerry is reporting that RIM could be working on a native Twitter app. The app would just be like the apps RIM created for Facebook, Myspace, Windows Live, etc. Apparently RIM’s Twitter app will be just like all the others and tie into your address book to integrate contacts. We have no official details on it, but we may see it soon. What do you think? Should RIM come out with their own Twitter app when there is so many great 3rd party ones out there?
We thought it was coming last week, but now Boy Genius got the word that BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac might be launching on September 25th. In case you missed all the leaks, you might be able to still find them. Desktop Manager for Mac allows you to sync your BlackBerry data, do backup/restores, as well Sync iTunes, and perform BlackBerry software updates. So with any luck at all this isn’t just a rumor and we will see it very soon…
Stay tuned.
Storm users have been living with the last leak (5.0.0.191) and having to deal with not having a functional camera or video camera, only hoping and praying for another OS that will fix this issue. Well it appears the folks at BlackBerry OS has gotten their hands on 5.0.0.230 for the 9530. The good news is that this new .230 version fixes the camera and video camera issue. Last time BlackberryOS showed the .191 images for the Storm and Tour, it was not to far before they leaked the link to download them. Could this happen with this OS as well? Lets hope so!
[via BlackBerryOS]
And it’s time for yet another hands on with the BlackBerry Storm 2 (9520). Boy Genius has taken some sweet time with this hot new upgrade to the Storm. From the pictures alone it looks sweet, and even BG himself agrees its “nothing short of fantastic”. With any luck at all we will see an official announcement from RIM soon, and a Worldwide launch for before Christmas.
See Boy Genius’ full review here.
It seems that Rogers might be launching the Curve 8520 soon than later. The first live picture of a Rogers branded 8520 has been spotted over at BGR. This unit is running OS 4.6.1.274, and appears to have zero physical branding, just the OS boot up screen. Looks like this is the start of things to come… Anyone care to leak out some shots of the Rogers branded Onyx (Bold 9700)??
We knew it would come soon than later, but proof the BlackBerry Bold 9700 “Onyx” and Curve 8520 “Gemini” are heading to Rogers has arrived. Boy Genius obtained some screen shots of Rogers’ internal upgrading system, which shows both devices listed. It’s not known when either of the devices will be available, or even pricing at this time. We think both devices should launch late this month or early next… Stay tuned for confirmation.
Al Sacco over at CIO, scored an interesting picture from T-Mobile today. Looks like T-Mobile decided to “accidentally” share the first press shots of the BlackBerry Bold 9700, aka Onyx. This hot new addition to the Bold family is set to feature a hotter QWERTY keyboard, trackpad navigation, and an overall compact more design. It seems that Al Sacco did not receive an official NDA from T-Mobile before sharing the picture. Lucky! Anyway check out the blurp from the T-Mo PR rep:
“The BlackBerry ‘Onyx’ sports a premium experience and design with a high-gloss black finish and leather grain detail on the back. Boasting features such as high-speed 3G Web browsing, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail and support for corporate and personal e-mail options, the ‘Onyx’ will satisfy all your on-the-go needs. Also the phone comes preloaded with mobile applications from BlackBerry App World, including Amazon MP3 store for quick and easy music downloads and TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions.”
Unfortunately no actual release was shared, however its expected to launch late this year. Pricing and the official release shall come soon… Stay tuned.
Here’s a nice nearly 8 minute video about the unreleased BlackBerry Bold 9700, previously called Onyx. The video compares the new Bold to the previous Bold 9000 and Curve 8900. It shows off the physical appearance on the new Bold, as well it’s hot new keyboard. If you’ve got a few extra minutes we really recommend checking it out. After seeing the Bold 9700 are you excited to get your hands on one? We are.
