All of you out there who are waiting to get your hands on the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2, this news is for you. Reports are coming in that multiple accessory sku’s have been found in Vodafone UK’s inventory system. Looks like so far Vodafone has charging docks, and a three pack of skins to show off in their inventory system. Hopefully the actual device will show up in there next. No word on an official announcement or release date yet, but its rumored to be launching sometime around October. Stay tuned!

So will you give the Storm 2 a try?

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Guess what’s spotted in Vodafone Germany’s inventory? The heavily rumored, don’t post a picture of RIM will kill you… BlackBerry Storm 2. This hopefully means that the Storm 2 is starting to enter inventory databases around the World. The Storm 2 will for sure be the next generation in the Storm family sporting RIM’s upgraded Surepress touch screen and Wi-Fi. No one seems to have any word on pricing or exact launch details yet, but its expected to land on many networks across the World this October-November.

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Vodafone Australia & Fiji have just released a new official OS for the Storm 9500. The version is 4.7.0.148 which is the same version released by Verizon last week for their 9530. This OS (.148) is said to be one of the most stable on the market and possibly the late in the builds that RIM will be releasing. Next up OS 5.0! Anyway if you would like to install this update on your Storm 9500 (GSM only) download the file at the link below and remove the vendor.xml file. Enjoy!

Download OS 4.7.0.148 for Storm 9500 >

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Vodafone UK has just released OS 4.7.0.141 officially for the GSM BlackBerry Storm 9500. So if you have a Storm 9500 you can install this OS on your device. Apparently it seems to be working great so far! The good news is this is an official OS update directly from RIM. If you would like details on how to install an OS please click here. If you do end up installing it please post a comment below letting us know how it works out for you.

Download OS 4.7.0.141 for Storm 9500 from the Vodafone RIM Site >

It’s Sunday and what better to do than upgrade your BlackBerry Storm 9500 OS! A new version OS 4.7.0.109 has been leaked onto the interent. This version is ONLY for the European model (BlackBerry Storm 9500). Please keep in mind this isn’t an official OS it has simply been leaked by someone at RIM or partners. It’s not recommended that you install it unless you have previous experience with beta OS. If you are feeling adventurous feel free to install this OS and test it out.+

If you installed the OS post a comment below and let us know how it is!

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Good news for Vodafone BlackBerry Storm owners! Vodafone has officially released their first OS upgrade for the Storm. The new version OS 4.7.0.78 is a huge improvement over the version that shipped with the device. To download the update simply head over to Vodafone’s site and install the software. Next up should be Verizon’s OS update possibly later on today?

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It’s finally here! Verizon and RIM introduced the BlackBerry Storm 9530 World Edition to consumers today. If you visit your local Verizon store starting today you should be able to pick a Storm up for $199 with a two year term. Visit verizonwireless.com for details.

So thats now both Vodafone and Verizon with their Storm launched. Next up should be Bell and TELUS in Canada. The latest rumors are still pointing at a same day launch for December 8th, but who knows what tricks they’ll pull out at the last minute. Stay tuned.

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Great news for those in the UK. Vodafone will be launching the BlackBerry Storm on November 14th! The good news is several UK sites have posted Storm video views (see here). Now if we could any get an official release date for Verizon, TELUS and Bell…

“We know customers are excited about the Storm and the early pre-orders really emphasise this. We continue to take orders and are excited that customers are responding so enthusiastically,” commented Ian Shepherd, consumer director, Vodafone UK. “Our customers told us that they wanted a single phone that would give them the most secure, reliable email and messaging experience possible combined with all the desirable smartphone features, and at a price that’s affordable. The BlackBerry Storm has delivered all of this and more and will give our customers incredible power in their hands to make the most of now.”

The highly anticipated Blackberry® Storm 9500, the first ever touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone, purpose built exclusively for Vodafone, will be available to buy from 14th November. Available on a range of high value price-plans, the device offers consumers and business customers easy access to voice and email, a range of social media applications, multimedia content, satellite navigation and many other services on the move.

Customers who want to be the first in the UK to have a BlackBerry Storm can pre-order in Vodafone stores, online at www.vodafone.co.uk/storm and telesales, and account managers for our business customers from November 14. It will also be available for sale through Vodafone’s retail partner Phones 4U in store and online.

“We know customers are excited about the Storm and the early pre-orders really emphasise this. We continue to take orders and are excited that customers are responding so enthusiastically,” commented Ian Shepherd, consumer director, Vodafone UK. “Our customers told us that they wanted a single phone that would give them the most secure, reliable email and messaging experience possible combined with all the desirable smartphone features, and at a price that’s affordable. The BlackBerry Storm has delivered all of this and more and will give our customers incredible power in their hands to make the most of now.”

One of the first reviews has been carried out by the Gadget Show’s, Jason Bradbury.

Ian Shepherd, Consumer Director, Vodafone UK comments on the BlackBerry Storm.

Download full product specifications (PDF 96kb).

The BlackBerry Storm pricing starts from free on a two year contract at £35 per month on a Best for Text plan that will include 600 minutes and unlimited texts*. Go to www.vodafone.co.uk/storm for more information on pre-order, pricing and full specifications.

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*subject to fair usage of 3,000 texts a month, see www.vodafone.co.uk for additional pricing details

T3 first posted an unboxing of the Vodafone branded BlackBerry Storm 9500, and now its time for the full on video review. They really liked the Storm and had time to show off Vodafone’s App Center and exactly how the Surepress display works. Their headline “Storm blows T3 away”.

Next up Stuff.tv known for their popular Stuff electronics magazine in the UK has also got then their hands on a Vodafone Storm. You can check out their full video review as well and see what you think.

Another video has arrived. This time from Megawhat:

Hopefully by now you aren’t getting sick of all the Storm news. Personally I just want to get my hands on one.