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BlackBerry Curve 8900 launches on AT&T: May 22nd for $199

By James on May 20, 2009 in AT&T (Cingular), BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series, USA.

Gizmodo photo of AT&T Curve 8900

Gosh it seems like forever (October 08′) since we first saw Gizmodo’s photo of an AT&T branded Curve 8900. Tons of rumors later AT&T officially announced the release of the new Curve. According to them it will launch this Friday (May 22nd) for $199 with two year term. Keep your eyes peeled to AT&T’s website for the official launch. Any AT&T customers out there finally happy to be getting a piece of the “Javelin” action??

[via Engadget]

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 arriving at T-Mobile Q4, 2009

By James on May 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Curve 8500 Series, Rumors.

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Boy Genius got some hands-on time with the BlackBerry Curve 8520 (previously code-named Gemini). As you may know the 8520 is set to RIM’s new low cost addition to the Curve family featuring an all new optical trackball and OS 4.6 maybe 5.0 by launch. Anyway Boy Genius has confirmed that T-Mobile USA will in fact be launching the 8520 in Q4 of this year. They also said they wouldn’t be surprised if the 8520 was sold as a “BlackBerry In A Box” solution. Either way the hot new part of the Curve family will see T-Mobile soon enough.

My only question: Why is it everytime this device gets reviewed they get two of them?

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App Update: Vlingo v3.0 Brings More Power To Your Voice

By Susan C on May 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Curve 8900 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Random News, Software, Storm 9500 Series, WES 2009.

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Vlingo was introduced less than a year ago, and millions of users are using it and are familiar with it. Vlingo Corporation, maker of Vlingo, has now launched version 3.0. Vlingo is a program that already gives meaning to the power of speech, but now it’s even more. It currently gives users the ability to send and reply to emails and text messages, searching on the mobile web using various search cues, dial a contact, look up contacts, and launch certain applications in the phone by using the voice of the user. The program utilizes the side buttons so the user can press a button and speak. But that was 2.0, and with 3.0, it just got better.

Now with v3.0 users can use the enhanced text-to-speech read-back features so that now you can have confirmation of what was said, the ability to speak action requests giving new enhancement to voice command such as send, and support for wired headsets and many Bluetooth headsets.

It’s now available for many BlackBerry BES users, making it available to more users. The BlackBerry Storm also features a special version, which is optimized for the touch screen interface.

With Vlingo v3.0, the user’s voice now has the ability to:

  1. Send and reply to text messages with other users who also have Vlingo
  2. Web search
  3. Dial the phone
  4. Send a “note to self”
  5. Facebook and Twitter status updates
  6. Tell A Friend
  7. Optional read-back of the full text or email message that was spoken.
  8. Speak action requests such as “send” or “search”
  9. Launch native and third party applications

But that’s not all, there’s a paid version called Vlingo Plus, that also includes the ability to send and reply to text messages and emails to anyone for a one-time charge of $17.99. And rest assured, for those existing users of Vlingo v2.0, you can still continue to use it at no additional charge.

Vlingo is currently available for the BlackBerry: Bold, Storm, Pearl, Curve, and 88xx series.

US, Canadian, and UK users are able to download Vlingo v3.0 rights from BlackBerry App World.

Check out Vlingo at Vlingo.com >

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 “Gemini” First Impressions Review

By James on May 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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Kevin doesn’t seem to be too shy with all these un-released BlackBerry devices. He recently got his hands on the new low end Curve (code-named Gemini) and now it’s time for his first impressions hands on review. This will be the BlackBerry Curve 8520 which will sport Quad-band GSM with EDGE (Unfortuantly no 3G), Wi-Fi, 2.0 megapixel camera with no flash, multimedia controls on the top of device and RIM’s new Optical Trackball. The Optical Trackball means that it physically doesn’t move and is more of a sensor. It’s quite a good idea to solve all those broken trackballs out there.

Curve 8520 Specs:

  • GSM/EGE device (no 3G)
  • 320×240 display
  • 256MB of internal memory
  • 1150mAh battery
  • 2 megapixel camera, no flash
  • processor speed is unknown at this point

Things to keep in mind: This is a still a pre-released device, therefore certain specs could change before the device officially launches.

Read the first part of the review at CrackBerry.com and enjoy more pics over there as well…

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BlackBerry Floats Higher Than Apple, As RIM’s BlackBerry Curve Beats Out Apple’s iPhone

By Susan C on May 04, 2009 in BlackBerry, Breaking News, USA.

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The NPD Group, a leader in wireless industry market research, released their “Smartphone Market Update” report which is based on US Consumer sales of smartphones. And once again, RIM proves to be the leader. The NPD Group attributed the rise to a “buy-one-get-one” sale by Verizon Wireless, which helped RIM’s numbers increase by fifteen percent to an almost fifty percent of the smartphone market in this first quarter, as Apple’s iPhone and Palm sales decreased each by ten percent. Another factor is that the BlackBerry Curve is sold by more than one carrier. And the numbers prove that while there are newer BlackBerry smartphones, and even more stylish looking Curve family members, the 83xx series is still the beloved and preferred BlackBerry Curve.

The top-ten best-selling smartphones for this first quarter are:

  1. RIM BlackBerry Curve (all 83XX models)
  2. Apple iPhone 3G (all models)
  3. RIM BlackBerry Storm
  4. RIM BlackBerry Pearl (all models, except flip)
  5. T-Mobile G1

The Curve is number one, with the  Storm and Pearl taking the #3 and #4 slot.  Back in the first quarter of 2008, smartphones were 17% of handset sales in comparison to the first quarter of 2009 in which the smartphone sales are now 23%. Between Business and the Consumer markets, it has truly been a great quarter for RIM.

[via: Engadget & NPD Group, Inc]

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BlackBerry Curve 8900 finally coming to AT&T soon…

By James on May 03, 2009 in AT&T (Cingular), BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series, Rumors, USA.

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BGR just got word from his ninjas that AT&T will finally be releasing the long awaited BlackBerry Curve 8900 this June! This is good news for anyone waiting to replace their Curve, however lets forget about the Curve 8900 and hope for a Gemini varriant. Any who no word on pricing yet for the Curve 8900 but the tipster says it should be available this June. Stay tuned for more info…

Any AT&T’ers out there waiting for the Curve 8900??

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First Live Pics of BlackBerry 8520 “Gemini” Appear w/ Optical Navigation!!!

By James on May 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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First off let me start this with a huge shout out my the folks at CrackBerry for yet again getting their hands on this BlackBerry prototype. Previous pictures of the BlackBerry Gemini showed it as sporting interchangeable faceplates and normal trackball, but the new live pics provided today show off the 8520’s new Optical side. So I would to introduce you to an actual production unit of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 (aka Gemini). The 8520 will unfortunately lack 3G and keep the boring 2.0 megapixel camera (now without flash?), but will sport a new optical trackball and interchangeable faceplates and Wi-Fi. Interesting enough it seems that RIM will be offering this device as part of the Curve series and will bring even more multimedia functions including rewind, forward and play buttons located at the top of the device. Not only that but the 8520 will also sport a iPhone like back made from metal and rubber (pretty hot!). Anyway enjoy these pics for now and I’m sure we will see a hands on review coming up shortly…

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Make your BlackBerry look like an Xbox 360 with XBerry

By James on Apr 26, 2009 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Curve 8300 Series, Curve 8900 Series, Downloads, Storm 9500 Series, Themes.

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Our friends at Elecite have just introduced a new theme to go along with their gaming themes. First they started with PSB, which was based on Sony’s Playstation. Now Elecite is proud to introduce XBerry, which changes the look of your BlackBerry to Microsoft’s Xbox 360 interface. This hot theme features a sliding bottom dock (on Bold, Curve 8900 and Storm) with 10 icons (7 on Storm) and 2 today screen icons to keep you in sync with your phone. It’s a pretty hot design and available for BlackBerry Bold, Curve 83xx, Curve 8900, Storm and 8800 series for only $6.99.

Check out XBerry by Elecite >

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OtterBox introduces BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series Impact Case!

By James on Apr 25, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Curve 8300 Series.

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Even though the BlackBerry Curve is an “older model” for say it’s still highly used around the World. OtterBox has just introduced the new slim Impact Case for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series. The new impact case for the BlackBerry Curve fits all of the 8300 series including 8300, 8310, 8320 and 8330. Think of this case of as heavy duty silicon skin featuring an ergonomic design and separate screen protector. You can purchase the Curve Impact Case for only $19.95 from OtterBox.com and soon in the BBSync Store.

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Pandora Radio now available on BlackBerry Storm!

By James on Apr 15, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Downloads, Storm 9500 Series.

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It seems like not too long ago that Pandora released their BlackBerry application for the BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl and 8800 series smartphones. Only issue was they didn’t release one for the Storm! Well it appears that Pandora has been update to new version 1.0.2 and with that brings support for the BlackBerry Storm. It doesn’t appear to be on their site as of yet but its confirmed to be working on Verizon Storms. At this time Pandora ONLY works in the United States and leaves Canada and the rest of the World in the dark…

But if your in the United States upgrade or get Pandora for the Storm at pandora.com/blackberry.

[via CrackBerry]

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