Category: Rumors
BlackBerry Javelin 8900 will feature OS 4.7
So most of you are still rocking RIM’s OS 4.5 and lower (unless you got your hands on a Bold, then you have 4.6). BBCool is reporting that RIM’s next up BlackBerry Javelin, which is the Curve replacement will be running OS 4.7. This new version of RIM’s OS will look a lot like the [...]
Rogers to launch new Data Plans on Oct. 1st
As of October 1st Rogers Wireless will introduce new data plans to replace their crazy 6GB for $30 a month. A recent study by Rogers indicates that 95% of iPhone 3G users use less than 500MB of data every month. Becuase of this Rogers will introduce new data plans as follows: $15 – 2MB $25 [...]
Limited Edition BlackBerry Bold or custom job?
Could this be real? A limited edition BlackBerry Bold or someones custom paint job? I don’t get why somone would paint such a beautiful device. Maybe some people will like it but black on red with leather back? It just doesn’t look right in my opinion. This image appeared over at HowardForums this morning and [...]
AT&T’s BlackBerry Bold to release on INSERT DATE HERE ?
Let’s call this headline: Boy Genius Report vs. Gizmodo. Two different reports went out today both talking about AT&T launching the BlackBerry Bold 9000. B.G. seems to think that the Bold will launch anytime between October 2-6th. Gizmodo thinks the Bold will launch on September 12th (according to AT&T employees?). Gizmodo reports the price will [...]
Expansys announces Kickstart before RIM
Expansys seems to love outing RIM’s unreleased handsets lately. Just a few weeks ago they were showing the BlackBerry Thunder as coming soon. This time Expansys is showing RIM’s unannounced BlackBerry Kickstart aka Pearl 8220 and 8210 as coming soon. They also list that both models of the Kickstart will sport PTT (Push to Talk). [...]
BlackBerry Javelin compared to Curve and 8800
Ever wonder how big the upcoming BlackBerry Javelin is compared to other BlackBerry smartphones? Well someone over at HoFo posted an image comparing the un-released Javelin to a BlackBerry Curve and 8800. This thin BlackBerry will basically be the 3G-less version of the new BlackBerry Bold. It will be released sometime later this year for [...]
Pricing details for Rogers BlackBerry Kickstart (Pearl 8220)
New details have emerged of RIM’s new BlackBerry Kickstart (now known as Pearl 8220) launching on Rogers Wireless here in Canada. BBNews got the details of Rogers upcoming student plans and promotional pricing for the new flip Pearl 8220. Students will be able to pick it up for $50 with three year contract as long [...]
Telus to get EXCLUSIVE Canadian rights to BlackBerry Thunder
This is great news for Telus customers! The latest word is that Telus will be getting an exclusive on the highly anticpated touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder 9500. This means that Telus would join Verizon and Vodafone for a World Wide exclusive. Apparently the rumor has been confirmed by three separate sources, including one from the Globe [...]
Meet the Red BlackBerry Kickstart 8220
BBNews got the exclusive on some shots of T-Mobile’s upcoming BlackBerry Kickstart 8220 in Red. It’s really hot and still sports all the goodness including the analog clock like seen on the BlackBerry Bold and the new OS 4.6. Click on over to see more shots of the Red BlackBerry 8220.
RIM will roll out Thunder on October 8th?
A new rumors has been posted online claiming the BlackBerry Thunder, RIM’s first touch screen BlackBerry will be launching October 8th. In the United States Verizon will be the first to launch the device followed by Vodafone over in the UK. Apparently Thunder users will be able to download music over the air via Rhapsody. [...]
BlackBerry coming to Virgin Mobile Canada?!
Rumor has it that Virgin Mobile Canada is getting ready to launch a BlackBerry smartphone come this August. Most likely we will see the Pearl come to Virgin however at this time no one really knows. Basically its just been announced that Virgin will be training reps very soon. [Source]
Rogers BlackBerry Bold to be $299?
Our friends over at BBCool got some pricing details for the Bold on Rogers. Looks like the Bold will be priced similar to Apple's 16GB iPhone 3G at $299 with three year contract. They also picked up rumors that RIM has released the final version of OS 4.6 for Rogers. So anyways we will see [...]
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