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First hands-on with BlackBerry Pearl2 9100 (Code-Name Striker)

By James on Nov 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, Featured News, Pearl 9100 Series, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the next generation BlackBerry Pearl (code-named Stratus and/or Striker). But today today two different sites leaked details on this hot un-released device! Both CrackBerry and Salomondrin got hands-on time with the new Pearl2. Basically this device will feature an optical trackpad (like most new BlackBerry devices), of course Suretype QWERTY keyboard, along with a more BlackBerry Bold2/Storm2 kind of style. It’s going to be really small, and really thin, and it almost makes me want to use a Pearl again. We’ve heard the Pearl2 will come in both a 3G and CDMA model for markets across the World, although nothing is confirmed as of now. Click read more below to see more pictures, and links to the previews.

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Rumor: BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 3.0 and 3.1 – Coming Early 2010

By James on Nov 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM, Rumors, Software.

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A new rumor is floating around the internet about two new version of BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service), which supposedly will launch early 2010.The first would be version 3.0 which will include enhanced updates for Google Synchronization, which is said to be launching in March 2010 (but we all know how RIM likes to be late). Shortly followed after that would be BIS version 3.1 which would bring even more new synchronization features including: Google Calendar, Hotmail Address Book, and Yahoo! Address Book syncing.

BIS 3.0 (March 2010):

  • Improved the Gmail plugin:
    • Synchronization deleted messages, read / unread and sent between the box and your own Gmail (so far worked only in the opposite direction)
    • The ability to add and remove labels from your device

BIS 3.1 (Soon after):

  • Synchronize Google Calendar
  • Synchronize your address book from Hotmail account
  • Synchronize your address book from Yahoo
  • Yahoo mailbox will cause an automatic download of Yahoo messenger on the device

    • [via BerryReview, BBLeaks]

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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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    BlackBerry Storm2 heading to TELUS – November 24th?

    By James on Nov 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, Telus.

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    A new rumor has arrived that TELUS will be launching the anticipated BlackBerry Storm2 9550 on November 24th. This would be almost one year on the dot since TELUS first launch the Storm 9530. The new Storm2 will be a new CDMA smartphone, and will not be compatible with their HSPA network, which launches on November 5th. There is no word on pricing yet, but at least we have a rumored release date. Stay tuned for more details when they arrive…

    [via The Mobile Ninjas]

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    BlackBerry Bold 9700 starts making it’s way to Rogers stores

    By James on Oct 31, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Rogers.

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    Looks like Rogers might be the first to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in Canada! Tips have started to arrive that a select bunch of Rogers stores have started to receive their Bold 9700 stock. We still haven’t heard officially from Rogers when they plan to launch the device, but we most likely will hear something this week. Apparently pricing is expected to be $299 with three year term, or $599 without contract. So sit back and wait a few more days before the official launch.

    [via MobileSyrup]

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    BlackBerry Storm2 9550 shows up in Best Buy Catalog

    By James on Oct 22, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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    Would you look at that… Best Buy USA’s mobile catalog shows the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 for Verizon. This catalog comes out on October 25th, which means that if the rumors have been true all along Verizon may be releasing it around that time. No word on pricing from Best Buy just yet. Looks like they also have a small misprint as well. The 2 is missing from Storm2. Doh!

    [via CrackBerry]

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    TELUS also confirmed for BlackBerry Bold 9700 in November

    By James on Oct 21, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Rumors, Telus.

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    It only seems right after 4 of the major networks in North America confirmed they would be getting the new Bold, that TELUS did the same. Our friends over at MobileSyrup has confirmed that TELUS will be launching the new Bold 9700 to go hand and hand with their HSPA network next month. Unfortuantly there is no word on pricing yet, however earlier today Rogers did say when they launch the 9700 it will run you about $299 with three year term. Either way we still are yet to see an official press release from TELUS. Stay tuned when we do find one…

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    BlackBerry Storm 2 Rumored Release Dates!

    By James on Oct 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Verizon.

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    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.

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    Rumor: T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Launching November 11th?

    By James on Oct 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Rumors, T-Mobile, USA.

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    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…

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    BlackBerry Storm OS 5.0.0.230 Comes out from Hiding!

    By Brett on Sep 15, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Downloads, Rumors.

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    Storm users have been living with the last leak (5.0.0.191) and having to deal with not having a functional camera or video camera, only hoping and praying for another OS that will fix this issue. Well it appears the folks at BlackBerry OS has gotten their hands on 5.0.0.230 for the 9530. The good news is that this new .230 version fixes the camera and video camera issue. Last time BlackberryOS showed the .191 images for the Storm and Tour, it was not to far before they leaked the link to download them. Could this happen with this OS as well? Lets hope so!

    [via BlackBerryOS]

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