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Palm Pre gets hands on treatment from BGR

By James on Apr 03, 2009 in Other Devices.

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Even though this usually is stricly a BlackBerry blog from time to time we do talk about some of the other smartphones hitting the market. The BGR team is on location of CTIA 2009 and they got a little hands on time with the upcoming Palm Pre smartphone. The Pre is Palm’s next generation device running an all new OS with a sweet curved body making it similar to the iPhone. The Pre features some really interesting things such as Touchstone, the wireless charging pod. Sprint is getting ready to launch this bad boy in the United States very soon so enjoy Boy Genius Report’s quick photo shoot for now…

So what do you think? Would you leave BlackBerry for Palm’s new Pre?

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Sprint’s 2009 Roadmap shows BlackBerry Niagara – Q3 2009

By James on Mar 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Rumors, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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In case there are any Sprint customers out there who had dreams about the Niagara over the weekend after all the leaks, I’ve got news for you! A leaked Sprint roadmap shows many new upcoming handsets including the BlackBerry Niagara 9630. No exact release dates are shown on the slides but you should expect it sometime Q3 of 2009. I know its not the exact news you wanted but at least its going to Sprint! Keep checking back for more details as we find them.

[via PhoneNews]

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Sprint launches OS 4.5 for BlackBerry Pearl 8130 & Curve 8330

By James on Feb 05, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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Sprint has just launched the OS 4.5 upgrade for the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. They launched OS 4.5.0.131 for both models, however they skipped OS 4.5 for the 8830 World Edition. Keep in mind you don’t need to have a Sprint model to install this OS on your 8130 or 8330 just remember to delete the vendor file. For details on how to install it click here.

Also we should add according to BGR, this OS upgrade for Sprint users enables MMS picture and video messaging!

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.188
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.131
  • Software Platform: 3.4.0.25
  • File name: 8130uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel188_PL3.4.0.25_A4.5.0.131_Sprint.exe
  • File size: 87.13MB
Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.188
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.131
  • Software Platform: 3.4.0.25
  • File name: 8330uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel188_PL3.4.0.25_A4.5.0.131_Sprint.exe
  • File size: 82.03MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download from the Sprint BlackBerry Download Site >

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Palm’s last stand – Introducing the Palm Pre (Exclusively for Sprint)

By James on Jan 09, 2009 in Other Devices, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

I know this doesn’t really count as BlackBerry news but I thought I’d show off Palm’s latest smartphone called “Pre”. This device seems to be a cross between Apple’s iPhone and RIM’s BlackBerry Storm. The Palm Pre features a 3.1″ touchscreen with multitouch, EVDO Rev. A, Wi-Fi, GPS, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, 8GB of internal storage and 3.0 megapixel camera to top it all off. Pre will also features Palm’s new WebOS (formally code-named “Nova”). The Palm Pre will start exclusively on Sprint in the United States and a GSM/3G version will be seen for other parts of the World. Palm also has included a new technology to wirelessly sync and charge to Pre called “TouchStone”. It’s an additional accessory that can be purchased once the device becomes available.

No pricing has not been announced as of yet, however the device should be launching very soon. If you want to find some more details on Pre head over to Palm.com or Sprint.com.

palm-pre

The specs on this device certaintally take a stab at both Apple and RIM but the question all over the interent is will it save Palm? Any readers here thinking of giving one a test drive?

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Rumor has it – Sprint launching BlackBerry Bold this Quarter!

By James on Jan 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Featured News, Rumors, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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We know that RIM is working on getting a CDMA BlackBerry Bold for sometime this year. But a new rumor has appeared on Engadget where a source claims that Sprint will be launching the BlackBerry Bold 9030 to replace the aging 8830 World Edition sometime this quarter. The new Sprint Bold is said to feature EVDO Rev. A, new OS (presummably 4.6), more memory and a 2 or 3.2 megapixel camera. So this could be very good for CDMA and Sprint users! Stay tuned for more details…

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BlackBerry Curve 8350i to hit Latin America

By James on Oct 28, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, International Networks, RIM, RIM Press Release.

NII Holdings has announced they will bring RIM’s new PTT enabled BlackBerry Curve 8350i to Latin America in 2009. In case you forget the Curve 8350i is the new iDEN smartphone that will be seen soon on the Sprint-Nextel network. It features a durable body with 2.0 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and OS 4.6. Skip over for the press release.

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BlackBerry Bold is coming in CDMA as well?

By James on May 18, 2008 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Rumors.

 

Something very odd was brought to my attention today. Infosync World posted some details on the BlackBerry Bold including approxment size, pricing and launch details. Apparently the BlackBerry Bold 9000 will launch on AT&T in July 2008 for around $300 w/ contract, T-Mobile will launch in September 2008… Oh plus Verizon and Sprint both in September 2008 for $300 with contract. Honestly that sounds a bit odd to me that they would be launching it so soon as well.

Anyways no word on pricing or launch date for Canada's Rogers Wireless just yet.  

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Sprint launching BlackBerry Curve 8330 this Friday!

By James on May 08, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

 

Sprint 8330 Mail-out

We just received a mailer from a Sprint tipster. Looks like Sprint's BlackBerry Curve 8330 will be launching on Friday! Sprint's Curve will be running you $179 with a two year contract after rebates.  

Thanks Mike! 

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Sprint Curve 8330 ads appear in Sunday papers!

By James on May 05, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

Sprint Curve 8330

Sprint has been advertising their BlackBerry Curve 8330 in a lot of American newspapers on Sunday. It's showing the Curve "coming soon" for $179.99 with contract after rebates. One interesting bit about this ad is that it shows two colors available (Titanium and Red). So most likely we will see Sprint's Curve available this week.

[Source] 

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Sprint’s Curve 8330 still on track for this month…

By James on Apr 20, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, Rumors, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

Sprint has confirmed that their BlackBerry Curve 8330, in dark grey will be available sometime this month (not May or June as previously reported). Engadget took a look into it and confirmed it with Sprint. 

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