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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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Beyond160 v 1.0, Brings CDMA devices more than 160 letters per text!

By Susan C on May 06, 2009 in Alltel, Bell, BlackBerry, Downloads, Software, Sprint-Nextel, Telus, Verizon.

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GSM carriers never have an issue allowing a BlackBerry to send long texts. If it’s long, it will automatically break it into 160 character chunks. The term for this is Extended/Multipart SMS. It might break it into six messages, but you only pay for one. This is not supported on CDMA BlackBerry models such as the BlackBerry Storm, Curve 8330, etc. So this includes: Alltel, Bell, Sprint, Telus, and Verizon Wireless.

For those of us who love long texts but have a CDMA carrier, Cannon Soft has announced their solution for you. It is called Beyond160, v1.0.0. The application will automatically break up the texts into 160 character messages, and it will send them in order through the normal sms outbox with delivery confirmation. The application does have a fourteen day trial period. Be aware that although GSM carriers will charge as one text, CDMA carriers will charge per message. This means if you do not have an unlimited text plan, and the message is broken into three messages, you will be charged for three messages. So if you find yourself typing long messages, trying them to shorten them, don’t fret, just download Beyond160 today.

Beyond160 v1.0.0, by Cannon Soft can be downloaded from here.

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Minimum requirement:

  • For for BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl, 88xx/87xx
    • BlackBerry OS 4.2

    • Compatible OS:  4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6

    Compatible BlackBerry Devices: 7130c, 7130e, 7130g, 7130v, 8100 (Pearl), 8110 (Pearl), 8120 (Pearl), 8130 (Pearl), 8220 (Pearl Flip), 8300 (Curve), 8310 (Curve), 8320 (Curve), 8330 (Curve), 8350i (Curve), 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8700r, 8700v, 8703e, 8705g, 8707g, 8707h, 8707v, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900 (Curve), 9000 (Bold), Curve, Pearl.

    Purchase Beyond160 for only $6.99 from The BlackBerry Sync Store >

    [via: BerryReview]

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    BlackBerry Floats Higher Than Apple, As RIM’s BlackBerry Curve Beats Out Apple’s iPhone

    By Susan C on May 04, 2009 in BlackBerry, Breaking News, USA.

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    The NPD Group, a leader in wireless industry market research, released their “Smartphone Market Update” report which is based on US Consumer sales of smartphones. And once again, RIM proves to be the leader. The NPD Group attributed the rise to a “buy-one-get-one” sale by Verizon Wireless, which helped RIM’s numbers increase by fifteen percent to an almost fifty percent of the smartphone market in this first quarter, as Apple’s iPhone and Palm sales decreased each by ten percent. Another factor is that the BlackBerry Curve is sold by more than one carrier. And the numbers prove that while there are newer BlackBerry smartphones, and even more stylish looking Curve family members, the 83xx series is still the beloved and preferred BlackBerry Curve.

    The top-ten best-selling smartphones for this first quarter are:

    1. RIM BlackBerry Curve (all 83XX models)
    2. Apple iPhone 3G (all models)
    3. RIM BlackBerry Storm
    4. RIM BlackBerry Pearl (all models, except flip)
    5. T-Mobile G1

    The Curve is number one, with the  Storm and Pearl taking the #3 and #4 slot.  Back in the first quarter of 2008, smartphones were 17% of handset sales in comparison to the first quarter of 2009 in which the smartphone sales are now 23%. Between Business and the Consumer markets, it has truly been a great quarter for RIM.

    [via: Engadget & NPD Group, Inc]

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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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    Survey Says….RIM Leads The US Business Industry

    By Susan C on Apr 30, 2009 in BlackBerry, General, Random News, USA.

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    The iPhone’s Develeloper’s Journal just posted the findings of a Report on their site. The Strategy Analytics Wireless Enterprise Strategy Service Report is available and the results are in. RIM is leading in the business industry with the smart phone market share at 37% in all sizes of US businesses, Microsoft’s Windows Mobile platform is following behind in second with 26%. According to the survey, RIM customers were less willing to change their handset than other users on other platforms.

    Some of the companies surveyed were Verizon and AT&T who carry most of the business subscriptions, AT&T are just a bit ahead in large enterprises (companies with 1000+), and Verizon showed deeper numbers along small companies (under 100). Employees of large enterprises showed to be the most loyal BlackBerry users. In the phones surveyed they also included Symbian, Google Android, and Apple’s iPhone, but not one of those phones were in serious running for the competition of US Business use.

    [via BlackBerry News Desk & iPhone Developer's Journal]

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    Alltel to release BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 “Early May”

    By James on Apr 24, 2009 in Alltel, BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, USA.

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    It’s been floating around in Canada for a while now, but looks like the United States is about to get their hands on the CDMA Pearl Flip. Alltel has announced that they will releasing the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 sometime “Early May” which means it could come as early as next week! Pricing is expected to be around $79.99 with two year term with a voice and data plan. With the Alltel getting purchased by Verizon does this mean they will also see the Pearl Flip? Stay tuned. Anyway for details on the Alltel 8230 release keep an eye on Alltel.com.

    Press Release:

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With wireless customers craving both style and functionality, Alltel Wireless announced today that the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) will be available in retail stores and online at alltel.com beginning in early May. This stylish and compact smartphone puts customers in control of how, when and where they communicate and joins Alltel’s impressive spring line-up of phones that make perfect gifts for moms, dads and recent grads.

    The clamshell design of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone allows users to discreetly screen calls and preview messages on the high-resolution external display or utilize the large internal display to respond to calls or messages, view maps and web pages, and play games. With a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, the internal LCD displays videos and pictures in crisp detail and contrast.

    “Alltel is committed to offering customers stylish and innovative phones, and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip gives customers the best of both worlds – a small, stylish smartphone rich in multimedia coupled with the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging capabilities,” said Angela Rittgers, director of product management for Alltel Wireless. “As Alltel expands its handset lineup and showcases hot phones for spring, we know that the BlackBerry Pearl Flip will be a favorite with customers across the 22 states that we continue to service.”

    Featuring a large SureType® QWERTY keyboard, an intuitive user interface with trackball navigation, built-in GPS with BlackBerry® Maps preloaded and support for locations based applications and services, and a 2 MP camera able to record video*, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone is packed with powerful features, yet sleek enough to slip easily into a purse or pocket. It also features full HTML browsing, a rich media player with the ability to sync music from iTunes® or Windows Media Player**, an expandable memory card slot (microSD/SDHC up to 16GB) and stereo Bluetooth® support. Customers can activate the smartphone on BlackBerry® Internet Service as well as BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.

    In addition to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone, Alltel customers can choose from a wide-range of additional phones that make perfect gifts for any occasion, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and upcoming graduations. Alltel is also offering the recently announced Motorola Evoke, great for social networking; the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330, one of the most popular smartphones available today; the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone, an impressive handset that combines multimedia and communications features in a compact design; the Motorola Hint QA30, a stylish, compact device with a slide-out keyboard; and the LG Rhythm™, allowing customers to bring their music with them, right on their handset.

    Alltel Wireless is offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone for $79.99, after a $70 mail-in rebate, at Alltel retail stores and online at shopalltel.com. This discounted price is available to new and existing eligible customers who sign-up for a two-year service agreement on a qualifying Smart Choice Pack. Smart Choice Packs start as low as $69.99 per month and include unlimited data, email and Web access. Alltel has also announced that the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone is now available for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone is free after $100 mail-in rebate.

    Alltel Wireless continues to serve 2.2 million customers and operate in the 91 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs) that Verizon is required to divest. Alltel Wireless continues to be an industry-leader, providing choice and flexibility with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, providing unlimited calling to and from any 5, 15, or 25 numbers on any network. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time without extending their contract.

    For more information on the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone, visit alltel.com or blackberry.com/blackberrypearl.

    * Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.

    ** Using BlackBerry® Media Sync. Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

    The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

    [Source]

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    OS Alert: Verizon 8830 Jumps To 4.5.0.138

    By Susan C on Apr 22, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Verizon.

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    Verizon has officially released OS update 4.5.0.138 for the 8830 World. If you have the World, then you should definitely be updating your OS. You can download the update from here . As with all OS upgrades, this is a via desktop upgrade requiring a pc and your cable. Remember too that if you have any third party software that requires a code or activation code, please write those down prior to the upgrade as the installation will not back up your codes. Remember to set your theme to an original basic theme prior to the update as well. So what are you waiting for? You have the World at your hands, find out what your wait has been all about!

    Source: [via: blackberryrocks.com]

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    Camera-less BlackBerry Curve 8350i now available from Sprint-Nextel

    By James on Apr 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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    The folks at Sprint-Nextel has finally released the camera-less version of the iDEN Curve 8350i. This means you now either have the option for the camera or camera-less version for $149 with contract. Next up Telus should be releasing the camera-less version as well on their MiKE network so stay tuned for that…

    You can find complete details on the Nextel 8350i at Sprint.com.

    [via BGR]

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    US Cellular to get BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230?

    By James on Apr 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors, USA.

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    Rumor has it that US Cellular is getting ready to pick up some hot new data devices including the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. Apparently USC will launch RIM’s first CDMA Pearl Flip mid-June. No word on pricing or exact release dates yet but stay tuned. Meanwhile we’re trying to dig up info on when Verizon will launch the Pearl Flip as well.

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    Sprint-Nextel releases official OS 4.6.1.204 for BlackBerry Curve 8350i

    By James on Apr 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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    An official release of OS 4.6.1.204 has arrived via Sprint-Nextel. This new OS is said to fix several key issues including echo issues with the mic, MMS issues, other audio issues, and resetting issues. For full details see the image above. Keep in mind TELUS users may also install this OS by simply removing the vendor.xml file.

    Download OS 4.6.1.204 for the Curve 8350i >

    [via BerryReview]

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