Recent BlackBerry News
Shake your BlackBerry Storm to Email, SMS and Shuffle Music – ShakeItUp App Now Available!
Ever wish you could shake your Storm, like an iPhone? A fun new app called ShakeItUp allows just that. ShakeItUp allows you to shake your Storm to compose an email or text, launch music player, or shake to shuffle your music while playing. It’s available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for only $3.99. It runs on the BlackBerry Storm (anything from OS 4.7 to 5.0). Check it out in the BlackBerry Sync Store. Click on over to see a video of the app in action!
Case-Mate Fuel Case Now Available for BlackBerry Curve 8900, Tour Coming Soon!
A few months ago, We took a look at Case-Mate’s Fuel case/holster for the Bold 9000. Now Case-Mate has expanded their Fuel line-up for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and soon to be followed by the Tour 9630. These defiantly aren’t your normal holsters. The Fuel case features a rechargeable battery pack to pretty much double your regular battery life, plus the benefits of a durable holster.
Introducing RobLock v3.0 by Vapssky for Verizon!
RobLock by Xim Technologies, LLC, has released it’s next version, and it’s only available to Verizon US handsets. I’ve done a review on RobLock before, as it’s a security app that is reasonably priced and keeps your BlackBerry safe. It is theft recovery software complete with data backup solution.
TELUS branded BlackBerry Storm2 in the wild!
Well maybe its not really in the wild, but its in Canada! A couple new photos of the “unreleased” highly secret BlackBerry Storm 9550 for TELUS have leaked. The photos show the CDMA model 9550, sporting EVDO and Wi-Fi, not HSPA like some were hoping. Still no word on when this device is launching, but if you head to nearly any TELUS store you will notice the Storm2 ads inside. We can only assume it will be launching within the next few weeks (maybe November 24th?). Anyway so final confirmation says TELUS will be launching the 9550, not 9520, and it will be running OS 5.0.0.320. Keep checking back for more details when we get them.
24kt Gold BlackBerry Tour 9630 Housing!
This isn’t the first Gold BlackBerry we’ve seen on the market, but it’s certainty the first Tour 9630. Computer Choppers is now offering a 24kt gold plated BlackBerry Tour for the low price of $899.99 USD. These guys have also gold platted the BlackBerry Bold 9000, Curve 8900 and iPhone 3G. Check out their site for some really cool product (if you love gold). If gold isn’t really your thing they can also do the Tour in chrome, copper, or platinum.
Anyone here want a Golden Tour?
[via BerryReporter]
OS Alert: BlackBerry Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.344 Leaked!
Did you recently score yourself a new BlackBerry Bold 9700? Well if you did and you’re feeling curious a new OS has leaked for it. The new OS is an updated version of OS 5.0. This version has NOT been officially released by RIM, therefore it’s recommended that do a backup before installing this OS. We are not at fault for any issues caused by installing this OS, or any other leaked versions.
Download OS 5.0.0.344 via RapidShare >>
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Is AT&T launching a White BlackBerry Curve 8900?
Looks like AT&T may be getting ready to launch a white colored BlackBerry Curve 8900 soon. This is the first we’ve heard or seen of a White 8900, but it would only make sense. A new tip received over at BGR shows the White 8900 in an AT&T advertisement. The tipster didn’t have any release dates, or pricing, but I’m sure we can except it to launch soon. So question for you the readers… What do you think of the new White BlackBerry models? First the Bold, now the Curve.
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Announced, Heading to Sprint & Verizon
Look what came out of hiding! The BlackBerry Curve 8530 has just been announced officially by RIM. Not too long after it was announced we saw press releases from both Verizon and Sprint, in the United States. The new Curve 8530 sports a newer style body, with trackpad navigation, Wi-Fi, dedicated music keys and GPS. Sprint is yet to announce pricing or a release date, however Verizon says they will be launching it on November 20th for $99.99 with contract, after rebates.
Bell launches HSPA Network – BlackBerry Bold 9000 & 9700 Now Available
Bell has officially rolled out their new HSPA network across Canada, and with that launch came two new BlackBerry smartphones. Bell has launched the classic BlackBerry Bold 9000, as well the new Bold 9700. Both should be available in stores starting today. Pricing starts $249 with three year term for the Bold 9000, and $229 with three year term for the Bold 9700. Something seems a little odd with the Bold 9000 pricing, as its listed higher than the new Bold. Stay tuned we’re looking into that. Meanwhile check out all the details and plans at Bell.ca.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available from Rogers!
As you may know all three major Canadian networks are getting set to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 this week. Rogers seems to have jumped on the ship first, being the first network to officially release it. Starting today you pick up the Bold 9700 for $299 with three year term, or $599 without. The new Bold features high resolution display, with full QWERTY keyboard, trackpad navigation, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.2 megapixel camera, and operates on RIM’s new OS 5.0. Head on over to Rogers.com for more details.
Also watch for launches from Bell and TELUS this week…
