Recent BlackBerry News
Is the BlackBerry 9100 hiding around the corner?
According to Jibi, the BlackBerry 9100 might just hiding around the corner. With all the talks about the upcoming BlackBerry 9000, we are wondering if the 9100 might be the 3G front-facing camera model we talked about earlier in the week.
Anyways Jibi over at BGR found some mentions of the BlackBerry 9000 and 9100 in some new Blackberry software. There is also mentions of an "External Display" which sounds very hot.
BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 SP5 released!
Research In Motion (RIM) has just released the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server v 4.1 with Service Pack 5. This new version brings a few new features such as:
- Free-busy calendar lookup¹
- BlackBerry® Web Desktop Manager
- BlackBerry® Monitoring Service
- The ability to download and edit email attachments in native file formats¹
- Certification for the latest platforms
Head over to RIM to get more details.
Verizon brings Data only plans for BlackBerry
Verizon has introduced new consumer data only plans, allowing customers to have just data no voice on their account. The new data plans have been developed for consumer devices (regular phones), PDA's and BlacKBerry smartphones. The new plan for BlackBerry is $55/month and includes Unlimited Data basically unlimited internet, email, instant messaging, picture messaging and video messaging.
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Will the BlackBerry 9000 feature video calling?
According to the latest rumor posted, the upcoming BlackBerry 9000 might feature a front-facing camera for video calling. Because the 9000 features a 3G radio it would make perfect sense for it to have this. This new BlackBerry also features Wi-Fi and GPS. Guess we won't know for a few more weeks (if it launches at WES).
Personally we don't think this camera will be in the final version of the 9000, but maybe a variant of the 9000. Anyways stay tuned for more details.
bbSync’s 1st birthday! Win an OtterBox!!!
THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED! WE RECEIVED A TON OF EMAILS. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW MORNING!
Today (April 15th) celebrates BlackBerrySync.com's first birthday! Of course because we're celebrating something it's only right for us to provide presents!
BlackBerry Sync and OtterBox have teamed up for to give away three OtterBox cases. The winner can choose an OtterBox for the model of their choose (BlackBerry Pearl 8100, Pearl 2 (8120/8130), Curve 8300 or 8800). You can find more about the OtterBox cases here.
How can you get one of these cases? Well simply send us an email to birthdaybash @ blackberrysync dot com and tell us your favorite BlackBerry software. This software MUST be a third party application such as JiveTalk or Gridmagic. Please be sure to include the name of your favorite BlackBerry software and the model of your BlackBerry.
We will contact and announce the winners on April 20, 2008!
This contest is ONLY open to residents of Canada and the United States. All entries must be received by April 18, 2008 by 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced on April 20, 2008.
Bored of your Berry’s content?
I just wanted to take a second and introduce everyone to eVeek, in case you haven't checked it out before. eVeek is a great resource for BlackBerry themes, ringtones, videos and wallpapers. They have tons of custom stuff in case your bored of your BlackBerry…
As well they recently introduced eVeek Video for BlackBerry which allows users to upload or download videos for their BlackBerry. Check it out over at eVeek.com.
Bell launches BlackBerry Curve 8330
Bell has jumped on the Curve wagon and is second in Canada to launch the Blackberry Curve 8330. Their Curve packs everything the same 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS, full QWERTY keyboard, microSD memory card slot and it's silver liquid in color, not Black? The price is $249.95 with three year contract or $549.95 without contract. This brings the price exactly the same as Telus.
Check the Bell website for details.
Sprint’s Curve delayed until May?
Robb Dunewood from RIMarkable says he has been hearing rumors of a delayed BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint. According to Robb the Curve may in fact be delayed until May. So who's going to be first Verizon or Sprint?
AT&T next in line for BlackBerry 8110 with GPS
According to a post found on BerryReview, Viral Electronics is saying AT&T has released new mail-in rebates which list the BlackBerry 8110. The rebate is for $50 off the price of the 8110. In case your don't know a whole lot about the 8110 it's the GPS packing, Wi-Fi lacking next generation Pearl with a 2.0 megapixel camera. Unfortunately no one posted a scan of the rebate yet…
UPDATE: BGR got their hands on a copy of the rebate and here it is:
First look at BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.5
Jibi over at Boy Genius has posted an exclusive look at the upcoming BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 4.5. Here's what he had to say about the new version 4.5:
Picking up where the release of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.3 underwhelmed after it’s initial makeover, the new release of BlackBerry Desktop Manager will feature a complete overhaul of the interface from top to bottom. While this beta version does not feature any major enhancements above and beyond the UI asthetics, it is certainly a breath of fresh air from the 1998-esque releases we have previously seen from RIM. We expect this version to launch around the same time as the ever-fabled OS 4.5 device software.
Please note this version is still in beta, however we did notice one interesting change. It appears the included Roxio Media Manager no longer includes the full Roxio Media Creator Suite but rather the Media Manager portion only. Assuming nothing changes between now and retail release and you want to keep your abilities to burn CDs, burn DVDs and VCDs, etc., we suggest remaining on BDM 4.3 or BDM 4.2 SP2. Of course, that is assuming these commercial features won’t be removed from these versions as well. We always found it rather humorous that Media Manager advertised the purchased upgrade to the full-blown version of Media Creator Suite, when it could simply be accessed by clicking the Home link at the bottom of the application.
Head on over to BGR for the rest of the pictures.
