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BlackBerry Storm2 9550 comes to TELUS – $199 with three year term

By James on Nov 19, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

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TELUS has become the first carrier in Canada to release the BlackBerry Storm2. TELUS decided to release the 9550, the CDMA version, which is not compatible with their new HSPA+ network. The Storm2 will run you about $199 with contract, or $599 without contract. Included in box with the 9550 is a 16GB memory card! For more details head over to telusmobility.com. We’re hoping to review the TELUS Storm2 within the upcoming weeks so stay tuned for that as well. Also keep an eye out for an announcement from Bell for the Storm2 shortly.

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Review: Textender v1..0 by BerryCodes

By Susan C on Nov 11, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Reviews, Software.

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If you text and you text a lot, read on. This app is for you. Textender by BerryCodes is for the individual who gets irritated that when you are typing a text, you are stopped at 140/160 characters and have to send a separate message. Have heart for there is a cure.

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TELUS branded BlackBerry Storm2 in the wild!

By James on Nov 08, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

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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.

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Confirmed: Verizon to score BlackBerry Curve 8530 in two colors

By James on Aug 17, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, USA, Un-Released models, Verizon.

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Confirmation of sorts has arrived that Verizon will be launching the BlackBerry Curve 8530, in two colors. The folks at BerryScoop have recevied a image of Verizon’s inventory system showing off the the two skus. Verizon will get the 8530 in both Black and Lavender. The skus are only for dummy (display) phones, so we don’t have any official word on pricing or even a launch date yet. Stay tuned for more info when we get it…

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BlackBerry Storm 2 “Odin” gets hands-on Video Review

By James on Aug 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Un-Released models, Videos.

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Once again Twitter/Youtube member Salomondrin has released a new video showing off the un-released BlackBerry Storm 2. The Storm 2 in the review has older software on it, and doesn’t show off the Wi-Fi which the Storm 2 will pack. After watching this seven minute video we didn’t really learn anything new, but its sweet to see another one live in action. Apparently the Storm 2 will run 100 times better than the current version, the Surepress is still there its just been made better. Watch the video below and let us know what you think… Will you check out the Storm 2?

Oh and Yes... This is a CDMA version (it just has an unlocked sim card slot). You will see this device on Verizon, Bell and TELUS.

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 heading to Verizon, with Wi-Fi… Soon?

By James on Jul 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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By now I’m sure you all have seen the recently announced BlackBerry Curve 8520. It’s the new entry level addition to the Curve family, which sports RIM’s new Trackpad navigation, 2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and dedicated media keys. Well Boy Genius is confirming that a CDMA variant will defiantly be on its way to Verizon within the next little bit. This is expected to be Verizon’s first CDMA BlackBerry with Wi-Fi! Most likely other CDMA networks such as Bell, Telus and Sprint will see the 8530 (Code-named Aries) as well. Stay tuned for more details when get them…

Here’s a rundown of features expected on the Curve 8530:

  • 320×240 resolution screen
  • 1xRTT, EV-DO
  • QWERTY keyboard
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • OS 5.0
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi b,g

[via BGR and CrackBerry]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 shall be 9550, getting ready for CDMA networks, plus 9520 for Rogers and AT&T

By James on Jul 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

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I somehow missed this story on the weekend. Boy Genius is reporting that the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be modeled 9550, and will be heading towards Verizon, Vodafone, Bell and Telus. The new Storm 2 is said to bring RIM’s next generation “SurePress” touchscreen with CDMA/Rev. A radio, Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, plus Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It’s going to be a feature packed device sporting OS 5.0 and a high resolution 360×480 display. But wait there’s more! Boy Genius is reporting that the North American GSM model (9520) will be part of the Storm 2 family, and make its way to AT&T and Rogers with a 3G radio. Both models (9550 and 9520) should be heading across the World later this year.

Specs on the Storm 2 “9550″:

  • CDMA 1xRTT/EVDO Rev. A
  • Quad-band GSM/EDGE
  • Single-band UMTS/HSDPA (2100MHz only)
  • Wi-Fi b,g
  • 3.2 megapixel camera
  • 360×480 resolution capacitive screen
  • OS 5.0

What do you think? Will you try out the Storm 2, after the mixed reviews on the orginal Storm?

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Round Up of BlackBerry Tour 9630 Previews!

By James on Jun 25, 2009 in BlackBerry, Sprint-Nextel, Tour 9600 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Just after we reported about Engadget getting some hands-on time with the newly announced BlackBerry Tour, We noticed some other sites got to take a peak too. Here’s a quick round up of both Verizon and Sprint branded BlackBerry 9630’s in the wild. Unfortunately for Canadians we haven’t been able to track down any Bell or Telus hands-on, with the exception of the leaked Telus ones a while ago. From these previews it looks like Verizon has decided to go with the black/darker bezel and Sprint the more Chrome look found on the Curve 8900. Anyway enjoy all the previews…

Now with all these hands-on previews a lunch must be getting “fairly close”. Also if you find any other previews of the Tour that we missed please let us know…

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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Now Available from Verizon

By James on Jun 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Just a week or two after Verizon announced they would be launching the BlackBerry Pearl Flip, it’s become available officially. Starting today you can purchase the Pearl Flip 8230 from Verizon for only $79.99 with two year contract (after rebates). Verizon has launched the 8230 in an all silver colour and its expected they will be launching pink verison within the next few weeks. For more details on the Verizon Pearl Flip visit verizonwireless.com.

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Sprint also announces BlackBerry Tour 9630 is Coming Soon!

By James on Jun 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Sprint-Nextel, Tour 9600 Series, USA.

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Sprint felt a little left out last night with the BlackBerry Tour announcements so they posted their micro site this morning. Sprint has announced they will be rocking the BlackBerry 9630 sometime this summer as well. Sprint took it one step further and even announced pricing! Sprint’s expected to release the Tour this summer for $199 with two year term after rebates. Of course this means Verizon will probably be around the same. If you’re a Sprint fan go register at the link below to be notified when its ready!

Get more details at Sprint.com/Tour >

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