Category: Rumors

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First hands-on of BlackBerry Onyx, the Unreleased Traditional 3G, Wi-Fi, 3.2MP BlackBerry

By James on May 24, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series.

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There you go! CrackBerry has just completed the first hands-on of the unreleased BlackBerry code-named Onyx. The Onyx has been talked about for a few months now. It’s NOT the touchscreen QWERTY BlackBerry, but rather a more traditional device featuring a 3G radio with Wi-Fi, GPS, and 3.2 megapixel camera. Its expected that this model may actually become part of the Tour family joining the CDMA 9630.

Here is a list of known features:

  • 3G device – GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS (Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
  • 480 by 360 display, beveled edges
  • 256 megabytes of internal memory (same as Curve 8900, 8520)
  • 1550mAh M-S1 battery (same as Bold)
  • 3.2 megapixel camera, with flash and auto focus
  • GPS and Wi-Fi

At this time the processor speed isn’t exactly known but its expected to be a little faster than the Bold’s 624MHz one. No ETA as to when this device will be released, but stay tuned for more details coming within the next little bit.

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First Pics of BlackBerry Aries 8530, the CDMA version of Gemini

By James on May 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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Meet the latest BlackBerry to obtain a code-name! This is BlackBerry Aries which is also modeled the 8530. It happens to be the CDMA counterpart to the Gemini which was shown a month or so ago. Like the 8530, “Aries” will be a lower end model featuring the new optical trackpad, full QWERTY keyboard, soft rubber back, dedicated play/pause keys on the top and most likely Wi-Fi. Because it runs CDMA technology its expected you will see this model end up on Verizon, Sprint, Bell and Telus. No word on a launch date as of yet, but most likely you will see it later Summer (think Back to School).

Want more details on Gemini 8520? Click Here

[via CrackBerry]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 gets first hands-on! Drops Surepress (Click!) Technology…

By James on May 21, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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The lucky peeps at Engadget got their hands on the unreleased BlackBerry Storm 2. In case you missed the leakage last week the Storm 2 is rumored to be launching soon, with a couple hot new features. The Storm 2 will come to Verizon sometime this year sporitng a new TruePress display which won’t click like the current Storm, but rather be more like the iPhone’s touch screen. Not only that but this hot new device should feature Wi-Fi. Unfourtantly Engadget wasn’t able to fully test the unit due to software restrictions, but I’m sure we will see more hands-on actual soon enough. Here is some of their pictures to see all the other ones head over to Engadget.

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BlackBerry Storm 2 launching on Verizon… very soon?

By James on May 19, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Here’s an interesting BlackBerry rumor for the day. BGR is reporting that Verizon may be getting ready to launch the Storm 2 as early as this month. This rumor seems to have angred a lot of readers and rightfully so. The tipster at BGR claims that intel shows Verizon either has or will start training staff for the Storm 2 ASAP wiht a launch either sometime this month or June at the latest. What do you think about this? Does it make sense for Verizon to launch another Storm so soon? We don’t think so here but who knows it wouldn’t be the first stupid thing Verizon has done.

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Verizon’s upcoming BlackBerry Releases: Pearl Flip 8230, Tour 9630, Wi-Fi models and more…

By James on May 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series, USA, Verizon.

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BGR scored some great tips about upcoming launches on Verizon Wireless for BlackBerry devices. Apparently the Pearl Flip 8230 will be launching almost anytime (June at the latest) followed by the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The tipster also claims that (take a deep breath) Verizon will be launching another model to go along with the 9630 called Atlas, which will feature Wi-Fi. We aren’t too sure on that rumor yet but stay tuned. Apparently any BlackBerry models launched after the Tour (see Storm 2) will include Wi-Fi. The Storm 2, which has been floating around the internet will apparently feature Wi-Fi as well, plus some sort of new touch screen (most likely still with some clicking to it). Watch out for more details as they arrive…

[Source]

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 shows up in Verizon Inventory…

By James on May 15, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Looks like Verizon will jump on board with Bell and TELUS with the inventory leaks. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 is now listed in Verizon’s inventory database as “BB9630TR” which means its just one step closer to release! Anyway that’s all that we know so far, but its certainly good news for Verizon customers who has been patiently waiting. Now sit back while we try and get some official launch dates on the go…

[via IntoMobile/PhoneArena]

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First Live Photos of BlackBerry Storm 2!!!!

By James on May 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

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Holy **** was the first thing that came out of my mouth when I saw this post. Who else but Kevin from CrackBerry got his the first live pictures of the unreleased BlackBerry Storm 2. Not much is known about this device at all except that it is for sure the next Storm. So far it looks to be featuring the same or very similar touch screen (clickable?) with a much thinner design, new side buttons and that lovely metal battery door is still there. Other than that we don’t know anything. Stay tuned for more details hopefully soon…

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 shows up in Bell Inventory for $599

By James on May 12, 2009 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series.

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Great news for Canadians waiting to get their hands on the BlackBerry Tour 9630. Visual confirmation that Bell will in fact be releasing the Tour 9630 has arrived. New screenshots of Bell’s inventory system shows the Tour 9630 including a possible no contract price of $599.95. Unfortuantly this still leaves no official release date for the device but with any luck we will see it launch within the next month or two. Keep checking for more updates when they arrive!

[via BGR]

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BlackBerry Onyx Spotted in the Wild!!

By James on May 10, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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So I know how everyone has been waiting for a 3G version of the BlackBerry Curve 8900. CrackBerry Kevin received a great tip including image on the BlackBerry Onyx which will be launching on T-Mobile later this year (September possibly?). Details are still VERY foggy on this model but apparently it will sport the hot new Optical Trackball along with a much sexier body than the Curve 8900. Boy Genius also claims that this BlackBerry code-named “Onyx” will feature AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Wi-Fi, full QWERTY keyboard and a large 480×360 high resolution display. Hopefully we will see a front shot very soon? Stay tuned.

Update: Looks like the folks at Engadget got some extra shots of the “Onyx” including a full frontal shot. Funny enough this picture doesn’t have the optical trackball that BGR was talking about. Any luck at all this is just an early prototype that they haven’t installed it on yet.

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[via CrackBerry and BGR]

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New BlackBerry Bluetooth Headset Spotted at WES – It’s Coming Soon!

By James on May 07, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, WES 2009.
Picture of BlueAnt Q1, not the new RIM headset

(Picture of BlueAnt Q1, not the new BlackBerry headset)

Al Sacco over at CIO posted a new article talking about RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry Accessories. While he was at WES 2009 he got a sneak peak at a stylish new Bluetooth Headset from RIM, which features a removable over-the-ear loop, stylish design. The headset will also be able to stream audio content including music and podcasts. This headset will sport dual microphones with noise cancellation. Al also menthod the headset looks similar to BlueAnt’s new Q1 Bluetooth headset only its wider and all black with a stylish BlackBerry logo. Unfortuantly he was not able to snap a picture but it’s expected RIM will launch the new headset this Summer. If you want to check out his full article click here.

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