Recent BlackBerry News
Aliph introudces new Jawbone Bluetooth headset
One of our most favorite Bluetooth headsets just got better. Aliph the creator of Jawbone has announced the the all new Jawbone headset. The new Jawbone starts shipping May 22nd for $129.99 USD. While you may blast them for the price of the headset you will love the extreme noise cancellation! Those we currently use a Jawbone will love the 50% smaller body as well.
The new Jawbone is available in three different colors (black, silver or gold) and will be available online or at AT&T stores.
RIM co-CEO “I’m sorry but this wasn’t a response to another device”
RIM's co-CEO Mike Lazaridis made a comment in a recent interview regarding the new BlackBerry Bold vs. Apple's iPhone and where he stands with touchscreen. Here is a quote from what he had to say:
This is three years in the making. So I'm sorry but this wasn't a response to another device. Either that or we have a time machine somewhere, or some kind of magic crystal ball or something. This was actually designed three years ago and the actual physical design of this product–I have the original models from 2006.
So what about this BlackBerry "Thunder" touchscreen berry we have heard about? Wounder where Mike will stand with touchscreen's then?
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RIM makes Top 5 manufactures for USA, Phone sales on decline
Looks like phone sales in the United States have declined by about 22% in Q1, however RIM BlackBerry smartphones have made the Top 5 manufactures list. RIM joins Motorola, Samsung, LG and Nokia in the top places (respectively). This report was published by the NDP Group.
How far do you think RIM will move up with the launch of the new BlackBerry Bold and upcoming Kickstart and Thunder? Maybe they will move up a bit more on the list? What's that Apple where are you?
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T-Mobile leak shows Bold and Kickstart by August 1st
Rogers getting ready for BlackBerry 8120 and 8320
Word has it Canada's Rogers Wireless is getting set to pick up one maybe two new Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry smartphones. We know that RIM has been testing both models over the past five months or so. If Rogers picks up both these new BlackBerry smartphones they will go great with their new UMA service (Rogers Home Zone).
Stay tuned for more details as they come in.
Garmin offers “Limetime” BlackBerry Navigation
BlackBerry Bold is coming in CDMA as well?
Something very odd was brought to my attention today. Infosync World posted some details on the BlackBerry Bold including approxment size, pricing and launch details. Apparently the BlackBerry Bold 9000 will launch on AT&T in July 2008 for around $300 w/ contract, T-Mobile will launch in September 2008… Oh plus Verizon and Sprint both in September 2008 for $300 with contract. Honestly that sounds a bit odd to me that they would be launching it so soon as well.
Anyways no word on pricing or launch date for Canada's Rogers Wireless just yet.
Verizon replaces old employee laptops with old BlackBerry’s
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John Mayer is already sporting the BlackBerry Bold
John Mayer has always known to be a true BlackBerry addict. Right after WES it seems John Mayer is sporting RIM’s new BlackBerry Bold. What a lucky fella. Wonder if he got Jennifer one too??
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BlackBerry Wallet… RIM’s new free wallet app
