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RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Tour 9630 Smartphone!

By James on Jun 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, RIM Press Release, Tour 9600 Series.

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RIM was working late last night! They officially introduced the BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone, which will be set to launch sometime this Summer. The 9630 features much of what we’ve already seen leaked around the internet. The Tour will be a packed smartphone featuring Dual-band CDMA with EVDO, Quad-band GSM with EDGE, UMTS/HSPA 2100MHz. Not only that but its got a 480×360 high resolution display, 256MB on board memory with Micro SD memory card slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, video recording, GPS, and of course full QWERTY keyboard packed into its slim hot body.

“BlackBerry continues to be the top selling smartphone brand in North America and we are proud to add this powerful new 3G world phone to our successful product portfolio,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “With its striking design and exceptional performance, the new BlackBerry Tour will offer a compelling choice for the growing number of wireless customers looking to upgrade their existing cell phone to a smartphone.”

Check out RIM’s new micro site for the Tour 9630 at blackberry.com/tour >

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Verizon prepping for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Launch!

By James on Jun 03, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, USA, Verizon.

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Verizon customers who have been itching for Pearl Flip will be happy. It’s being reported that Pearl Flip 8230 dummy phones are starting to make their owns into Verizon stores. This means that we should see an official 8230 launch within the next week or so. Verizon is said to be launching it two colors (all silver and all pink). Exact release dates and pricing are not known as of yet. Verizon will join Alltel, US Cellular, Bell and Telus who have all already release this device.

[via CrackBerry]

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First Pics of BlackBerry Aries 8530, the CDMA version of Gemini

By James on May 23, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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Meet the latest BlackBerry to obtain a code-name! This is BlackBerry Aries which is also modeled the 8530. It happens to be the CDMA counterpart to the Gemini which was shown a month or so ago. Like the 8530, “Aries” will be a lower end model featuring the new optical trackpad, full QWERTY keyboard, soft rubber back, dedicated play/pause keys on the top and most likely Wi-Fi. Because it runs CDMA technology its expected you will see this model end up on Verizon, Sprint, Bell and Telus. No word on a launch date as of yet, but most likely you will see it later Summer (think Back to School).

Want more details on Gemini 8520? Click Here

[via CrackBerry]

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 shows up in Bell Inventory for $599

By James on May 12, 2009 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series.

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Great news for Canadians waiting to get their hands on the BlackBerry Tour 9630. Visual confirmation that Bell will in fact be releasing the Tour 9630 has arrived. New screenshots of Bell’s inventory system shows the Tour 9630 including a possible no contract price of $599.95. Unfortuantly this still leaves no official release date for the device but with any luck we will see it launch within the next month or two. Keep checking for more updates when they arrive!

[via BGR]

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Beyond160 v 1.0, Brings CDMA devices more than 160 letters per text!

By Susan C on May 06, 2009 in Alltel, Bell, BlackBerry, Downloads, Software, Sprint-Nextel, Telus, Verizon.

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GSM carriers never have an issue allowing a BlackBerry to send long texts. If it’s long, it will automatically break it into 160 character chunks. The term for this is Extended/Multipart SMS. It might break it into six messages, but you only pay for one. This is not supported on CDMA BlackBerry models such as the BlackBerry Storm, Curve 8330, etc. So this includes: Alltel, Bell, Sprint, Telus, and Verizon Wireless.

For those of us who love long texts but have a CDMA carrier, Cannon Soft has announced their solution for you. It is called Beyond160, v1.0.0. The application will automatically break up the texts into 160 character messages, and it will send them in order through the normal sms outbox with delivery confirmation. The application does have a fourteen day trial period. Be aware that although GSM carriers will charge as one text, CDMA carriers will charge per message. This means if you do not have an unlimited text plan, and the message is broken into three messages, you will be charged for three messages. So if you find yourself typing long messages, trying them to shorten them, don’t fret, just download Beyond160 today.

Beyond160 v1.0.0, by Cannon Soft can be downloaded from here.

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Minimum requirement:

  • For for BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl, 88xx/87xx
    • BlackBerry OS 4.2

    • Compatible OS:  4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6

    Compatible BlackBerry Devices: 7130c, 7130e, 7130g, 7130v, 8100 (Pearl), 8110 (Pearl), 8120 (Pearl), 8130 (Pearl), 8220 (Pearl Flip), 8300 (Curve), 8310 (Curve), 8320 (Curve), 8330 (Curve), 8350i (Curve), 8700c, 8700f, 8700g, 8700r, 8700v, 8703e, 8705g, 8707g, 8707h, 8707v, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900 (Curve), 9000 (Bold), Curve, Pearl.

    Purchase Beyond160 for only $6.99 from The BlackBerry Sync Store >

    [via: BerryReview]

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    Alltel to release BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 “Early May”

    By James on Apr 24, 2009 in Alltel, BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, USA.

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    It’s been floating around in Canada for a while now, but looks like the United States is about to get their hands on the CDMA Pearl Flip. Alltel has announced that they will releasing the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 sometime “Early May” which means it could come as early as next week! Pricing is expected to be around $79.99 with two year term with a voice and data plan. With the Alltel getting purchased by Verizon does this mean they will also see the Pearl Flip? Stay tuned. Anyway for details on the Alltel 8230 release keep an eye on Alltel.com.

    Press Release:

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With wireless customers craving both style and functionality, Alltel Wireless announced today that the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) will be available in retail stores and online at alltel.com beginning in early May. This stylish and compact smartphone puts customers in control of how, when and where they communicate and joins Alltel’s impressive spring line-up of phones that make perfect gifts for moms, dads and recent grads.

    The clamshell design of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone allows users to discreetly screen calls and preview messages on the high-resolution external display or utilize the large internal display to respond to calls or messages, view maps and web pages, and play games. With a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, the internal LCD displays videos and pictures in crisp detail and contrast.

    “Alltel is committed to offering customers stylish and innovative phones, and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip gives customers the best of both worlds – a small, stylish smartphone rich in multimedia coupled with the industry’s leading mobile email and messaging capabilities,” said Angela Rittgers, director of product management for Alltel Wireless. “As Alltel expands its handset lineup and showcases hot phones for spring, we know that the BlackBerry Pearl Flip will be a favorite with customers across the 22 states that we continue to service.”

    Featuring a large SureType® QWERTY keyboard, an intuitive user interface with trackball navigation, built-in GPS with BlackBerry® Maps preloaded and support for locations based applications and services, and a 2 MP camera able to record video*, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone is packed with powerful features, yet sleek enough to slip easily into a purse or pocket. It also features full HTML browsing, a rich media player with the ability to sync music from iTunes® or Windows Media Player**, an expandable memory card slot (microSD/SDHC up to 16GB) and stereo Bluetooth® support. Customers can activate the smartphone on BlackBerry® Internet Service as well as BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.

    In addition to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone, Alltel customers can choose from a wide-range of additional phones that make perfect gifts for any occasion, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and upcoming graduations. Alltel is also offering the recently announced Motorola Evoke, great for social networking; the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330, one of the most popular smartphones available today; the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone, an impressive handset that combines multimedia and communications features in a compact design; the Motorola Hint QA30, a stylish, compact device with a slide-out keyboard; and the LG Rhythm™, allowing customers to bring their music with them, right on their handset.

    Alltel Wireless is offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone for $79.99, after a $70 mail-in rebate, at Alltel retail stores and online at shopalltel.com. This discounted price is available to new and existing eligible customers who sign-up for a two-year service agreement on a qualifying Smart Choice Pack. Smart Choice Packs start as low as $69.99 per month and include unlimited data, email and Web access. Alltel has also announced that the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone is now available for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone is free after $100 mail-in rebate.

    Alltel Wireless continues to serve 2.2 million customers and operate in the 91 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs) that Verizon is required to divest. Alltel Wireless continues to be an industry-leader, providing choice and flexibility with its exclusive “My Circle” feature, providing unlimited calling to and from any 5, 15, or 25 numbers on any network. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time without extending their contract.

    For more information on the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone, visit alltel.com or blackberry.com/blackberrypearl.

    * Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.

    ** Using BlackBerry® Media Sync. Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

    The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

    [Source]

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    US Cellular to get BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230?

    By James on Apr 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors, USA.

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    Rumor has it that US Cellular is getting ready to pick up some hot new data devices including the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. Apparently USC will launch RIM’s first CDMA Pearl Flip mid-June. No word on pricing or exact release dates yet but stay tuned. Meanwhile we’re trying to dig up info on when Verizon will launch the Pearl Flip as well.

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    BGR’s BlackBerry 9630 “Niagara” hands-on Review (Part 1)

    By James on Mar 24, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Rumors.


    The first part of Boy Genius’ BlackBerry 9630 “Niagara” review has been posted. His review includes some nice new pictures that show this hot little puppy! We won’t go into great detail of his review you can find it here. On big note on this review is that he is using a beta unit with a early OS version (presumably 4.7.1.10) so for the most part he can only review the hardware. Here is the conclusion to the review which sums the device up pretty well:

    We went through this with the Storm review and we told most of you to wait for the 9630. Most of you didn’t listen and you’re bitching everyday about your Storm. It’s ok, we’re here to help. Basically, to you know, not beat around the bush. Verizon + 9630 = the best BlackBerry experience on the planet. This is the phone you’ve been waiting for. Smash those Storms, donate them to charity, sell them on eBay or give them to your significant others you want to slowly and cruelly torture. This is it as far as Verizon goes. We said the Storm was the best phone on Verizon (hey, everything is relative, ok?) and this obviously takes it a step further. In its complete buggy state probably more than 3-4 months away from release, this is going to be the big seller on Verizon when it launches. There’s not a single person who wouldn’t want this phone. Young, old, black, white, rich, poor, disabled, not disab… never mind.

    I think the question on everyone’s mind at the moment is when the 9630 will be available and who will carry it first…

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    Another hands-on BlackBerry Niagara 9630 Preview from BGR

    By James on Mar 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Rumors, Software, Storm 9500 Series.

    Seems everyone wants to get in on the BlackBerry Niagara party! Boy Genius got his hands on the un-released BlackBerry 9630 “Niagara”. Apparently his software is very buggy like the others we have seen online but overall he seems to be fairly impressed with the 9360’s hardware. Here is what Boy Genius had to say:

    • Best BlackBerry keyboard. Ever.
    • Best BlackBerry speakers. Ever.
    • Best screen. Ever. (It looks more like glass than crappy plastic)
    • Best size/feel. Ever.

    With comments like that it makes me even more excited to see a more official device! Anyways stay tuned for a full review coming from both Kevin at CrackBerry and The Boy Genius… Enjoy the pics for now.

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    BlackBerry Niagara 9630 due on Verizon in May?

    By James on Mar 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Rumors, USA, Verizon.

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    Rumors are floating around about a possible release date for the new highly rumored BlackBerry 9630, code-named Niagara this May. TheStreet is reporting that Verizon should see this hot new World Edition BlackBerry by May of this year. If your not in the United States don’t worry the Niagara or whatever it will be called should hits stores in Canada via Bell and TELUS around the same time. Stay tuned for more info…

    [Source]

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