T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi packing BlackBerry Curve 8320 has finally been updated to OS 4.5.0.81. Most carriers have already updated their devices to 4.5 this is one of the last. Starting today any T-Mobile USA client can download OS 4.5 from BlackBerry.com. It took them long enough but its finally here.
RIM has just announced that their first BlackBerry first phone, the Pearl 8220 is now available from T-Mobile in the United States. The Pearl Flip 8220 will be available starting today for $149.99 with two year contract at all T-Mobile stores. Within in the next few weeks a red colored model will be available as well. In case you haven’t seen what the Pearl 8220 is like just yet check out this hands on review by BerryReporter.
Sounds like T-Mobile Germany is feeling a little left out with all the Vodafone Storm news. T-Mobile has just listed the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (aka Javelin) on their website as coming in November. They have also listed the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 as coming this month.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the EDGE only replacement for the Curve series, which also features GPS, Wi-Fi, 480×360 high resolution screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus. We should expect to see an official announcement from RIM soon…
BlackBerry Curve 8900 details at T-Mobile >>
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 details at T-Mobile >>
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Sure we have seen Kevin’s Pearl 8220 unboxing before but The Boy Genius managed to take it on step closer. He has unboxed a T-Mobile branded Pearl Flip 8220. He also goes on to say that he isn’t teribally impressed with the overall quality of the product “As far as the device goes, we’re pretty disappointed. Not so much because it’s absolutely terrible, just because the Pearl Flip feels like a prototype and not a final build. Even though this is a retail unit.”.
T-Mobile USA now has the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 on their site. It’s a pre-register site meaning you will be notified when the Pearl Flip is available for sale. No pricing or release date is available at this time, but you can expect to pick one up fairly soon…
Get details and register at T-Mobile.com >>
T-Mobile will be launching three more colored BlacKBerry models on their network come October 15th. The three new colors include “Frost”, “Black Emerald”, and “Indigo”. The three new models are still the BlackBerry 8120 so they will be packing Wi-Fi, 2.0 megapixel camera and OS 4.5?
You should be able to get these hot new colors on or shortly after October 15th.
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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.
So the BlackBerry Kickstart was only leaked a few days ago, but BGR got some more details on this flip BlackBerry. The Kickstart will be modeled the BlackBerry 9100 and feature OS 4.6 along with Wi-Fi and a next generation Suretype QWERTY keyboard.
Here's the full specs known for now:
According to reports the BlackBerry Kickstart 9100 will be launched in September on T-Mobile. Pricing won't be known for a while. As colors are important for RIM's marketing the Kickstart will be available in tons of different colors. Click over to see all the new accessories as well… Read More
