Rumors are floating around about a possible release date for the new highly rumored BlackBerry 9630, code-named Niagara this May. TheStreet is reporting that Verizon should see this hot new World Edition BlackBerry by May of this year. If your not in the United States don’t worry the Niagara or whatever it will be called should hits stores in Canada via Bell and TELUS around the same time. Stay tuned for more info…
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In case there are any Sprint customers out there who had dreams about the Niagara over the weekend after all the leaks, I’ve got news for you! A leaked Sprint roadmap shows many new upcoming handsets including the BlackBerry Niagara 9630. No exact release dates are shown on the slides but you should expect it sometime Q3 of 2009. I know its not the exact news you wanted but at least its going to Sprint! Keep checking back for more details as we find them.
[via PhoneNews]
Finally it seems T-Mobile USA will be releasing the much needed OS 4.5 update for their BlackBerry Pearl 8120. Starting tomorrow (March 13th) you should be able to download the OS online from t-mobile.com/bbupgrade. Once upgraded you will notice many improvements such as multimedia streaming, wireless software updates, new browser start page, new version of MyFaves app and HTML email for BIS users. See the full list of new features/updates below.
New Features:
Fixed bugs:
[via BGR]
MetroPCS has usually been a lost cost network with no contracts and lots of unlimited features. Today MetroPCS launched their first BlackBerry smartphone and they picked a great unit, the BlackBerry Curve 8330. MetroPCS is offering the Curve 8330 in Red only contract free for $449 and you can unlimited talk, text and data for only $50 a month. Here’s the best part if your using it for business you can add BES access for only $10 more dollars a month! For more details on MetroPCS plans and smartphones visit metropcs.com.
Sprint has finally launched a new OS for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. The 8830 is now upgradable officially to OS 4.5.0.135 directly from the Sprint Download Page. Don’t forget you don’t have to have a Sprint 8830 to use this software so if you have a Verizon, TELUS or Bell 8830 feel free to use it as well. If you need help on installing a OS click here.
T-Mobile USA has officially launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900! You can pick up your very own “Javelin” for $199.99 after $100 mail-in rebate. Previous reports talked about this puppy costing somehwere around $149 with two year, but it seems $199 will be the price for now. Anyways you can order your Curve 8900 online starting now or check out your local T-Mo store.
UPDATE: OFFICIAL PRICING HAS BEEN RELEASED AND IT SEEMS THE CURVE 8900 WILL BE $199.99 WITH TWO YEAR. DETAILS HERE.
It appears that T-Mobile’s BlackBerry Curve 8900 is getting even closer! T-Mobile will be launching it very soon, and now we have leaked pricing information. The Curve 8900 (previously called Javelin) will run you about $149.99 with two year term, $249.99 with one year or $649.99 without contract. Apparently the pricing was double confirmed when tipsters checked out Best Buy’s inventory system which shows the no contract price at $649.99 as well. So T-Mobile clients get ready! Your new Curve 8900 should be here soon…
[via Engadget]
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen talk of BlackBerry Visual Voicemail coming to AT&T, but new reports show its listed in AT&T’s account management system BlackBerry Visual Voicemail is listed as an option for free however it appears it won’t actually let you add it to an account just yet. No one knows for sure when AT&T plans to launch the service and if it will cost or be free. Stay tuned for more details when they arrive…
[via BGR]
If your in the United States and thinking about grabbing yourself a BlackBerry Storm from Verizon then Amazon has a great deal for you. You can pick up a Verizon Storm from them for $99 with two year contract. We aren’t too sure how long the price will stay so low so we recommend you pick one up soon!
What’s the catch? Well here are the “conditional terms and conditions” from Amazon:
Conditional $250 Discount
The purchase price listed above reflects a $250 instant discount based on your agreement to maintain service with the selected carrier. Please note that if you deactivate this device, cancel your line of service, or reduce the value of your service plan within 181 days of the activation of your service, you will be subject to a charge of up to $250, plus tax. Read more details here. Third-party resellers are prohibited from purchasing cell phones or data cards/modems on behalf of customers. **Purchase limit of five (5) devices per household.**
Sprint has just launched the OS 4.5 upgrade for the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. They launched OS 4.5.0.131 for both models, however they skipped OS 4.5 for the 8830 World Edition. Keep in mind you don’t need to have a Sprint model to install this OS on your 8130 or 8330 just remember to delete the vendor file. For details on how to install it click here.
Also we should add according to BGR, this OS upgrade for Sprint users enables MMS picture and video messaging!
| Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone |
| BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage) Package Version: 4.5.0.188 Consisting of:
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| Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone |
| BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage) Package Version: 4.5.0.188 Consisting of:
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld. |
