Category: USA

T-Mobile to get Fuchsia BlackBerry Curve 8520

T-Mobile to get Fuchsia BlackBerry Curve 8520

May 14, 2010 | By | 7 Comments

This doesn’t really come as a huge surprise, but CellPhoneSignal is reporting that T-Mobile USA is getting set to launch a third color of the popular BlackBerry Curve 8520. T-Mo is said to be launching a fuchsia colored 8520 on May 19th. This redish fuchsia color joins the black and white colored Curve 8520′s already [...]

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Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 is Coming Soon!

Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 is Coming Soon!

May 13, 2010 | By | 4 Comments

It’s been known since the day it was announced that Verizon would be getting the BlackBerry Bold 9650, but what most didn’t know was how far behind Sprint. Sprint announced they would be launching the Bold 9650 on May 23rd, and most seemed to think that Verizon would be several months after that. Well new [...]

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CDMA BlackBerry Bold 9650 officailly announced at WES 2010

CDMA BlackBerry Bold 9650 officailly announced at WES 2010

April 26, 2010 | By | 3 Comments

It’s been rumored for quite some time now, and today RIM kicked off WES 2010 by announcing the BlackBerry Bold 9650. The Bold 9650 will come to CDMA markets packing Wi-Fi and an optical trackpad, and will be the direct replacement for the Tour 9630 smartphone. It’s expected the Bold 9650 will come to both [...]

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BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G 9100 Leaked.. Ahead of WES 2010

BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 3G 9100 Leaked.. Ahead of WES 2010

April 26, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

RIM’s annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) is almost ready to kick off, and it seems that RIM’s PR team may have leaked the upcoming devices a little early. The Street is reporting that both the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100 (to be called Pearl 3G?) will be launched at WES 2010, and are set [...]

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BlackBerry Bold 9650 Announcement at WES 2010? Available May 1st from VZW?

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Announcement at WES 2010? Available May 1st from VZW?

April 19, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 (formally known as Tour 9650/Essex/Tour 2) has been rumored for a long long time now. New rumors are floating around that we will finally see an official announcement next week at RIM’s annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES). Boy Genius is reporting that RIM will announce the device at WES 2010, and [...]

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BlackBerry Storm2 9550 OS 5.0.0.607 Released by Verizon

BlackBerry Storm2 9550 OS 5.0.0.607 Released by Verizon

April 7, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

It seems the Storm family has been getting lots of love lately. A couple of days ago Verizon announced a new OS update is now available for their Storm2 9550. The new OS is 5.0.0.607 and apparently you will be able to download it OTA (over the air) right on your device, or via BlackBerry [...]

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Verizon announces Tour 9630 OS 5.0 Upgrade Coming Tomorrow!

Verizon announces Tour 9630 OS 5.0 Upgrade Coming Tomorrow!

March 29, 2010 | By | 4 Comments

Verizon finally got around to announcing OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is launching tomorrow. The OS update will also bring Push to Talk service to both BIS and BES users, and will allow Tour users to PTT other Verizon PTT customers. Users will also receive a 90-day free trial of Verizon’s Push to [...]

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Verizon says Peace Out to BlackBerry Storm 9530, Curve 8330, 8330 and Pearl Flip 8230

Verizon says Peace Out to BlackBerry Storm 9530, Curve 8330, 8330 and Pearl Flip 8230

February 25, 2010 | By | 5 Comments

It’s really no surprise that Verizon would be getting ready to clear out some of the older BlackBerry devices. GizmoFusion has provided screen shots that confirm Verizon has put the BlackBerry Storm 9530, Curve 8330, 8830 World Edition, and Pearl Flip 8230 to end of life status. As we said it’s really no surprise that [...]

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Verizon and Skype team up for Skype Mobile on BlackBerry Smartphones!

Verizon and Skype team up for Skype Mobile on BlackBerry Smartphones!

February 17, 2010 | By | 9 Comments

It’s been in the works for a long time now, and finally Skype for BlackBerry is launching soon. Verizon Wireless and Skype have announced plans to introduce Skype mobile to a number of Verizon smartphones, including BlackBerry. The lucky handsets receiving the application will be the Storm, Storm2, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition [...]

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Sprint officially releases OS 5.0.0.484 for BlackBerry Tour 9630

Sprint officially releases OS 5.0.0.484 for BlackBerry Tour 9630

February 12, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

According to CrackBerry, Sprint has just released OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The download is not available from their download page yet, however if you connect your device to BlackBerry Desktop Manager it will show up there. What’s even more impressive is that Sprint has released OS 5.0 for the Tour 9630 before [...]

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T-Mobile discontinues BlackBerry Curve 8900… What’s next?

T-Mobile discontinues BlackBerry Curve 8900… What’s next?

February 4, 2010 | By | 6 Comments

Engadget is reporting that T-Mobile has put the BlackBerry Curve 8900 at end of life cycle, meaning its discontinued and is no longer available. Now that the Curve 8900 is discontinued what lays next for T-Mobile? Could it be the rumored and leaked BlackBerry Curve 8910, which features a design similar to the new Bold [...]

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BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Caught with T-Mobile/WIND 3G Bands?

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Caught with T-Mobile/WIND 3G Bands?

February 2, 2010 | By | 3 Comments

The original BlackBerry Pearl series was a crazy popular device, and there is no doubt in my mind that RIM’s upcoming Pearl 9100 will be the same. New rumors are flying around that RIM will release a variant of the Pearl 9100 with 1700MHz 3G bands that would work on T-Mobile in the United States, [...]

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