Category: Verizon

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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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    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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    BlackBerry Niagara 9630 due on Verizon in May?

    By James on Mar 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Rumors, USA, Verizon.

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    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…

    [Source]

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    Verizon BlackBerry Storm Sale – $99 at Amazon!

    By James on Feb 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Hot Deals, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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    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.**

    Head on over to Amazon.com for more details >

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    Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 in the wild!

    By James on Feb 03, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors, USA, Verizon.

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    In case you haven’t seen it floating around the internet yet, someone got a hold of a Verizon branded BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. Just a few weeks ago we reported that TELUS will be the first in Canada to launch the flip BlackBerry and it seems that Verizon will be jumping aboard for the United States. If Verizon plans to launch it around the same time as TELUS then you should see it sometime this month. Stay tuned for more details when they arrive…

    [via CrackBerry]

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    President Obama gets upgrade to BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

    By James on Jan 30, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, USA, Verizon.

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    He fought to keep his personal BlackBerry in the White House and now President Obama has got an upgrade. A new article over at CIO.com pointed out that the President is now rocking a Verizon BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, instead of his old trusty 8700 model. All I can say is what Storm not reliable enough for you Mister President? haha.

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    Verizon has BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on sale for $19.99

    By James on Jan 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, Hot Deals, Pearl 8100 Series, USA, Verizon.

    vzw-pearl8130saleIf anyone is looking for a new BlackBerry Verizon has a great deal for you. You can pick up the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in either silver or pink for only $19.99. Of course this price includes a two year contract and is after a $100 mail-in rebate but still its a good deal. Check out verizonwireless.com for more details.

    So what is Verizon making room for?

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    RIM 2009 Roadmap shows 3 new CDMA models and more…

    By James on Dec 25, 2008 in AT&T (Cingular), Bell, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Breaking News, Canada, Curve 8900 Series, Featured News, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rogers, Rumors, Sprint-Nextel, Storm 9500 Series, T-Mobile, Telus, USA, Un-Released models, Verizon.

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    Great news has arrived for those CDMA users in the house. A leaked document shows that three new CDMA BlackBerry models will be launching in the first half of 2009. These code-named models include “Niagara” the CDMA BlackBerry Bold 9030, “Jupiter” the CDMA BlackBerry Curve 8900, and “Apex” the CDMA BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. Here’s the best part for the CDMA ones they are expected to launch on the major 4 (Verizon, Sprint, Bell and TELUS). Also reported is “Magnum” the 3G HSPA version of the Curve 8900 (9220)., “Pluto” the touchscreen BlackBerry Bold 9900, and possbily a Slider Storm and new refreshed Peral lineup. Refer to the image above to rough announcement dates. So it looks like it will be a great 2009 and we can’t wait for WES 2009.

    [via TmoNews]

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    VZW delays shipments of BlackBerry Storm until December

    By James on Nov 21, 2008 in BlackBerry, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

    UPDATE: It looks like Verizon has even further delayed the shipments now. If you visit the order page it shows “Due to limited availability of the BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530 smartphone, orders will ship by 12/15.” That’s sad news for people dying to get their hands on a Storm. Stay tuned for any updates.

    Looks like Verizon had a very busy launch day. In fact they didn’t have nearly enough Storm’s on hand. Apparently RIM had some last minute OS issues which they had to sort out. If you check out Verizon’s online store you will see that new orders for the Storm aren’t shipping until December 5, 2008. That is a long wait but unfortantly nothing you can do about it for now. If you need proof check out verizonwireless.com.

    How many people out there today got their hands on a Storm?

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    Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm 9530 is here!

    By James on Nov 21, 2008 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

    It’s finally here! Verizon and RIM introduced the BlackBerry Storm 9530 World Edition to consumers today. If you visit your local Verizon store starting today you should be able to pick a Storm up for $199 with a two year term. Visit verizonwireless.com for details.

    So thats now both Vodafone and Verizon with their Storm launched. Next up should be Bell and TELUS in Canada. The latest rumors are still pointing at a same day launch for December 8th, but who knows what tricks they’ll pull out at the last minute. Stay tuned.

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