Recent BlackBerry News
Rogers getting BlackBerry Bold 9700 on October 26th!
Over the past few weeks months we’ve seen a ton of BlackBerry 9700 rumors, and now Boy Genius has confirmed that Rogers will launching the BlackBerry Bold 9700 aka Onyx on October 26th. While Rogers has no commented, it’s expected the Bold 9700 will launch at a high price range (somewhere around $249+ with three year). So sit back and stay tuned for more details once we get them. In case you’re not familiar with the Bold 9700 click here to see our archive.
Bell and TELUS anyone care to share details on your 9700 launch?
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BlackBerry Storm 2 Rumored Release Dates!
Ronen from BerryReview has just posted some updates to the Storm 2 launch for both Verizon and Vodafone. Apparently Vodafone UK will be launching the Storm 2 (9520) on October 15th (just a few days away!), followed by Verizon launching the Storm 2 (9520) on October 25th or so. Now Ronen also goes on to say that he received a tip that RIM will not be launching the 9520, the 3G version of the Storm 2 in the USA. With any luck we might see the 9520 hit Canadian shores for a HSPA launch on Bell and TELUS? Although its kind of doubtful.
So I guess we will have to sit back and wait to see if these dates are true.
Rumor: T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Launching November 11th?
Boy Genius has just posted a rumor, which even he isn’t willing to confirm yet. Apparently they received a tip that T-Mobile USA might be launching the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on November 11th. So if everything goes as planned we should be seeing the Bold 9700 get officially announced for T-Mobile and AT&T later this month (October 21st), then maybe releasing just a few weeks later. Stay tuned for more info…
Update for BerryBuzz to v 2.1.35
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I just wanted to let everyone know that if you have BerryBuzz by Bellshare GmbH, it’s time to update it. Especially if you have updated your BlackBerry Messenger. With so many updates, it’s important to keep up with them. BerryBuzz and Color ID are two favorites of mine that I keep on my BlackBerry. Together I always know who or what is coming through on my phone. In case you’re wondering what’s new, here it is.
The new update fixes the following:
Fixed compatibility with the official BBM 5.0 on all OS versions
Fixed compatiblity with OS 5.0 (Audible reminders will not work on 5.0.0.2xx versions as there seems to be a bug that prevents 3rd party apps from adding items to the profiles).
BerryBuzz alerts you whenever you have a message. You customize the color, either from their choices or making your own, and it supports the messengers, even the BlackBerry Messenger! You can customize the color LED and the vibrate for each of your emails, sms, mms, messengers, etc. It’s an app you will find a great asset in.
So please sign in to your account if you have it and download the newest version. If you don’t have BerryBuzz, you can grab your copy from the BlackBerry Sync Store for $5.95.
BlackBerry Curve 8520 officially launched by Rogers
It’s finally here! The new mid-range BlackBerry Curve 8520 for Rogers has been officially released. Starting today Rogers customers should be able to grab one for $99 with three year contract, or $449 without contract. As of today Rogers is offering the Curve 8520 in black, followed by Violet in the coming weeks. It’s not on their website as of yet, but expect it later today.
Rogers and RIM Launch the New BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphone in Canada TORONTO, ONTARIO and WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 8, 2009) – Rogers Wireless (TSX:RCI)(NYSE:RCI) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today launched the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8520 smartphone. It’s the latest addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones and it provides a highly intuitive and efficient mobile experience for users with easy mobile access to email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites including Facebook(R) and MySpace, as well as rich multimedia capabilities.
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone will be available from Rogers Wireless in two colours – black and violet. In addition to providing the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging solution, the smartphone features a new touch-sensitive trackpad for navigation and dedicated media keys that are integrated into the top of the handset for quick and convenient control of music and videos. It also comes with built-in Wi-Fi(R) (802.11 b/g) and support for Rogers TalkSpot(TM) service, allowing customers to make unlimited Canada-wide calls over Wi-Fi for only $15 per month.
“Rogers and RIM have a proud history, dating back over ten years, of bringing Canadians the best in smartphone hardware and technology,” said John Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Communications. “Rogers is thrilled to offer this latest BlackBerry Curve to our customers looking for a stylish and cutting edge smartphone at an attractive price.”
“BlackBerry is already the top-selling smartphone brand in North America and this latest addition to our line-up is designed to expand its appeal even further,” said Carlo Chiarello, Vice President, Product Management, Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an incredibly approachable smartphone with easy-to-use messaging, social networking and multimedia features that will undoubtedly help more Canadians decide to make the switch from a traditional cell phone to a BlackBerry smartphone.”
Other key features of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone from Rogers Wireless include:
- Highly tactile, full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing
- 2 MP digital camera with zoom and video recording(i)
- High-resolution, light sensing 320 x 240 display that automatically adjusts backlighting
- 512 Mhz next generation processor and 256 MB Flash memory
- Instant messaging with BlackBerry(R) Messenger, Google(R) Talk, Windows Live Messenger(TM) and Yahoo!(R) Messenger
- Advanced media player for music, pictures and videos, and a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, plus BlackBerry(R) MediaSync, which makes it easy to sync iTunes(R) and Windows Media(R) Player playlists with the smartphone(ii)
- The urMusic application provided by Rogers allows you to sideload your music for FREE and discover, browse and download songs from all your favourite artists. urMusic also gives you access to the best Live Nation(R) concerts with Wireless Box Office(TM), a mobile ticketing service where Rogers pays the service charges
- Enhanced web browser that displays full HTML for a desktop-style browsing experience on the go
- Access to BlackBerry(R) App World(TM), featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
- Expandable memory via a microSD/SDHC memory card slot, supporting up to 16 GB cards today and expected to support next generation 32GB cards when available
- Premium phone features including voice activated dialing and Bluetooth(R) (2.0) support for hands-free headsets, car kits, stereo headsets and other Bluetooth peripherals
- BlackBerry(R) Internet Service support that allows access to up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!(R), Windows Live(TM) Hotmail(R), AOL(R) and Gmail(TM)
- BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server support for enterprise deployments with advanced security and IT controls
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Beginning today, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone is available in black from Rogers from $99.99 with activation on any combination of a 3 year voice and data plan with minimum combined monthly service fee of $45 per month from Rogers. Some conditions apply. The BlackBerry Curve 8250 will be available in violet from Rogers in the coming weeks.
For more information please visit: www.rogers.com or www.blackberry.com/curve8520 Read More
BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 Now Official and Ready for Download!
UPDATE: If you’re having issues download it in App World, RIM has released an OTA download link: http://blackberry.com/messenger from your BlackBerry will download it.
After being leaked tons of times, RIM finally made the new upgraded BlackBerry messenger available. The new upgraded version of BBM can be downloaded for free in BlackBerry App World. Apparently the new version (5.0.0.33) is compatible with all current BlackBerry OS’ including most OS 5.0 leaked versions. So grab your BlackBerry and go into App World or visit the App World site here.
New Features Include:
- Avatars can be easily set up and then populated from BlackBerry Contacts
- Group Functionality – allows groups of friends, family and personal contacts to stay connected & share experiences instantly on their BlackBerry smartphones:
- ongoing group chat
- sharing pictures
- organizing tasks and events with shared lists and calendars
- Bar-code identity – easily add/invite contacts to BlackBerry Messenger by displaying a 2-dimensional bar code that the invitees can capture with their BlackBerry camera
- Large Media File Transfer – up to 6MB
Bolt Is Official, The Beta Tag Is Dropped
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Bolt has announced it has dropped the beta tag and has released Bolt 1.5! This new release is faster, 15% faster than the Beta 3. New features include the ability to stream videos of any length, a dedicated search bar, a download manager that downloads files straight from BOLT, and a caching feature to browse from a previously viewed page.
The description of BOLT is as follows:
Those who beta tested BOLT helped to make this happen quickly. If you have BOLT in the beta version, it will automatically prompt you to update. If you’re interested in downloading BOLT, you can submit to download BOLT from here >
Vonage Launches Its BlackBerry App For BlackBerry
Vonage announced it’s mobile application for BlackBerry. Users can use it to make inexpensive international calls wherever they go. Vonage mobile international rates save users more than 50% in dozens of countries compared to most wireless carriers. Users can also use their existing number, contacts, and device interface to place calls. No extra steps needed.
Users also get real-time balance updates to ensure they always make the calls that they want. The app will use your phone number so that those you call know it’s you.
This is the press release:
HOLMDEL, NJ, October 5, 2009 – Today Vonage launched Vonage Mobile, its first mobile calling application for smartphones. Vonage Mobile is a free downloadable application (app) that provides seamless, low-cost international calling while on Wi-Fi or cellular networks*. Once downloaded, the service saves customers more than 50% on calls to dozens of countries versus the rates charged by wireless carriers while providing far more convenience than calling cards. Vonage Mobile will be available for download on the iPhone®, BlackBerry® and iPod touch® at www.vonage.com and the iTunes App Store later today.
With Vonage Mobile you can call around the world from home, a Wi-Fi hotspot, or while traveling around the country. Vonage Mobile is easy to use. There are no access numbers or new phone numbers to give to friends and family. Simply enter an international number or select a contact from the existing contacts on your iPhone or Blackberry and hit send. Vonage does the rest.
This app will give customers exceptional per-minute rates to any country they want to dial. In the fourth quarter 2009, we will enhance the app to include the popular Vonage World plan that was introduced for home service in August. This enhancement extends the ability to make unlimited calls to over 60 countries for one flat monthly fee to mobile users; giving customers the choice to pick the plan that fits them best.
And this is a little bit about Vonage: Vonage (NYSE: VG) is a software technology company that enables high-quality voice and messaging services across multiple devices and locations over broadband networks. Our award winning technology serves approximately 2.5 million subscribers. We provide feature-rich, affordable communication solutions that offer flexibility, portability and ease-of-use.
Our Vonage World plan offers free unlimited calling to landline phones in all cities and locations in more than 60 countries with popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail — for one low, flat monthly rate.
If you are interested, or use Vonage, or would like to use Vonage, you can download it here >
Simple By HedoneDesign Now Includes Curve And Storm!
Hedone Hawker of Hedone Design has a heart of gold, because thanks to popular demand, they have taken their theme and opened it to more BlackBerry devices. The theme is black or white, and the contrasts are really sharp and detailed. It’s simple yet elegant, and it’s on sale in the BlackBerry Sync Store for 3.99 until October 8th.
The details of the theme are as follows:
This new HedoneDesign “Simple Black & White” theme for your BlackBerry is prepared in two options, which will meet both – those that love your BlackBerry in light or dark colors.
Pure and clean design of this theme will certainly satisfy your wishes. We also removed all the additional features that could be slowing down your BlackBerry.
As can be seen from the screenshots, we create a very precise meters for battery and signal, readable and elegant icons and theme is wallpaper friendly.
elegant icons
sharp and clean design
prepared in black and white
fast and reliable
precise meters for battery and signal
wallpaper friendly
today preview
Compatible with OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 83xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, 95xx Storm series
New Theme By HedoneDesign: Rollin’
HedoneDesign has many different types of themes but there’s a great new called Rollin’ that is on sale in the BlackBerry Sync Store for $3.99 till October 10th! The theme is nostalgic, reminiscent of the late 60’s/early 70’s era. The look reminds me of a Herbie the Love Bug meets Sgt Pepper’s.
The description is as follows:
To this next theme we aproached with some attitude! BlackBerry doesn`t neccessary has to be only bussiness use friendly – there’s more to BlackBerry than bussines ;)
We`ve made Rollin` theme with a bit retro-old school touch, for You to have fun and get nostalgic and relaxed everytime You`ll look at Your BlackBerry’s screen.
The design is made in the way that battery and signal meter are acccualy a part of art on Your screen. Same goes with user customizable buttons.
Take advantage of a new theme at a great price while it’s on sale.
Rollin’ is compatible with OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
Rollin’ is compatible with BlackBerry Devices:
BlackBerry: 83xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 85xx Curve series, 89xx Curve series, 9700 (Bold), 9000 (Bold), 95xx Storm series, 9550 (Storm 2), 9630 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)
