Recent BlackBerry News
BlackBerry 9000 gets Unboxed after eBay auction
Kevin over at CrackBerry managed to get his hands on a BlackBerry 9000 prototype off eBay. Yes thats right eBay. The auction was quickly pulled however it appears that Kevin won it. Here is his unboxing video of the 9000 stay tuned for his reviews coming soon!
Details on BlackBerry “Niagara” get cleared up and meet BlackBerry “Javelin”
So remember that 3G-less BlackBerry 9000 we talked about yesterday? Well the rumors has been cleared up. Turns out the "Niagara" is a CDMA EV-DO device which will be seen by Verizon May 2009 (ouch!). The "Niagara" is said to sport EV-DO Rev. A, a large 480×360 LCD, full QWERTY keyboard, GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera, a newer OS (version 4.7) and a Qualcomm MSM7600 processor.
BGR also talks about another new part of the 9000 series called "Javelin" which will be Quad-band GSM with EDGE (no 3G), Wi-Fi, GPS, large 480×460 display, 3.2 megapixel camera, OS 4.6 and will support BES 5.0. "Javelin" will sport a ArgonV processor.
BlackBerry Curve 8330 hitting Verizon shelves
Pricing for Verizon's Curve is rumored to be $270 after rebate with two year contract.
Anyone excited yet??
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BlackBerry Niagara to be 3G-less in 9000 series
Remember the lovely 3G, Wi-Fi packin' BlackBerry 9000 you've seen? Well according to BGR another part of the 9000 series is the BlackBerry code-named "Niagara" which will be the 3G-less version. You may ask why would they want a 3G-less 9000 model? Well apparently the price tag on the 3G 9000 is expected to be very very high. You never know with fingers crossed they're might even be a CDMA version hiding in there… Read More
Sprint Curve 8330 ads appear in Sunday papers!
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Review: Motorola H680 Bluetooth Headset
Motorola has always been a favorite for me in the Bluetooth selection. I've been testing the mid-range Motorola H680 Bluetooth headset for just over a month now. This headset features a tiny little body with a unique magnetic charging dock. Click on over to see what I think of this headset. Read More
Pink BlackBerry Curve coming to Canada soon…
We just received a tip from a reliable tipster that a Pink colored BlackBerry Curve 8330 will soon be hitting the Canadian streets. The tipster didn't point which direction (Bell or TELUS) the Pink Curve will be heading but if it follows the exclusive TELUS launch of the Pink Pearl for Breast Cancer then we might just see it there. The tipster says it will launch most likely within the next 30 days.
Thanks Riko!
BlackBerry Kickstart 9100 to launch on T-Mobile 9/08′
So the BlackBerry Kickstart was only leaked a few days ago, but BGR got some more details on this flip BlackBerry. The Kickstart will be modeled the BlackBerry 9100 and feature OS 4.6 along with Wi-Fi and a next generation Suretype QWERTY keyboard.
Here's the full specs known for now:
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- "Next Gen" SureType keyboard
- 2.0 Megapixel camera
- 16-bit color LCDs
- Internal LCD is 240×320, external one is 160×128
- Wi-Fi b,g
- 3.5mm headset jack
- OS 4.6
According to reports the BlackBerry Kickstart 9100 will be launched in September on T-Mobile. Pricing won't be known for a while. As colors are important for RIM's marketing the Kickstart will be available in tons of different colors. Click over to see all the new accessories as well… Read More
Brightpoint and RIM reach Global Master Distribution Agreement
Brighpoint and RIM have jointed teams to bring a distribution agreement for North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. This will allow Brightpoint to support and distribute all the latest BlackBerry devices Worldwide to more than 25,000 business to business channels globally.
RIM launches BlackBerry Certification Program
Reserach In Motion (RIM) has announced a new program for IT professionals called "BlackBerry Certification Program".
The BlackBerry Certification Program is intended to provide a broad range of certification options that align with specific roles. Certifications in the program will be offered in three areas: technical certifications for IT professionals and consultants seeking to establish their credentials for the effective implementation, administration and support of BlackBerry solutions; certifications for professionals in the IT industry seeking to prove their advanced knowledge in the use of BlackBerry solutions; and certifications for corporate developers to validate their skills in the development of mobile applications for the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution.
