Tag: "wi-fi"

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Verizon’s upcoming BlackBerry Releases: Pearl Flip 8230, Tour 9630, Wi-Fi models and more…

By James on May 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Rumors, Tour 9600 Series, USA, Verizon.

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BGR scored some great tips about upcoming launches on Verizon Wireless for BlackBerry devices. Apparently the Pearl Flip 8230 will be launching almost anytime (June at the latest) followed by the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The tipster also claims that (take a deep breath) Verizon will be launching another model to go along with the 9630 called Atlas, which will feature Wi-Fi. We aren’t too sure on that rumor yet but stay tuned. Apparently any BlackBerry models launched after the Tour (see Storm 2) will include Wi-Fi. The Storm 2, which has been floating around the internet will apparently feature Wi-Fi as well, plus some sort of new touch screen (most likely still with some clicking to it). Watch out for more details as they arrive…

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7digital MP3 Music Store Is Soon To Be Rocking BlackBerry Smartphones

By Susan C on May 10, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, General, Random News, Software.

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DevelopIQ will be releasing their 7digital MP3 Music Store for BlackBerry smartphones this summer. It’s going to be nice to be able to download DRM-free music, and how this store works is you can download OTA low fidelity version of the song (low quality) but as soon as you are in a Wi-Fi area, it will download the high fidelity version.

From the description, this MP3 music store allows you to browse, search, discover, and purchase your high quality mp3 music, which will be replaced in a Wi-Fi area with the better quality version. I know this will greatly enhance Wi-Fi capable phones, but what about the BlackBerry phones without Wi-Fi capability?

Features are:

  • Browse by artist, album or tag
  • View charts and get recommendations
  • Preview and purchase anywhere
  • WiFi Auto-Sync delivery of purchases
  • BlackBerry internet push of desktop purchases
  • Integrated advanced media player
  • System Requirements – BlackBerry OS 4.6 or higher with WiFi

    • No information is currently available as to what handsets or os are compatible with the Music Store. If you would like more information, you can sign up so you can be notified of the application release by heading over to  7digital>.

    [via BerryReview]

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    TELUS introduces the new Mike BlackBerry Curve 8350i (iDEN)

    By James on Jan 27, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Telus.

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    TELUS’ iDEN brand Mike has been in need of a serious BlackBerry update! People with dying 7520 and 7100i’s were feeling hopeless until today. TELUS introduced the hot new BlackBerry Curve 8350i featuring Wi-Fi, full QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera, OS 4.6 and of course Push To Talk (PTT). You can pick up the new Mike BlackBerry for only $249.99 with three year contract or $599 without starting today.

    TELUS today also introduced new Mike smartphone data plans, which start at only $30/month and give you unlimited email, IM and web browsing or $45/month with unlimited email, IM, web browsing, text messaging, caller ID and voicemail.

    For complete details head on over to telusmobility.com >

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    T-Mobile launching three new Pearl 8120 colors

    By James on Sep 12, 2008 in BlackBerry, Pearl 8100 Series, Rumors, T-Mobile, USA.

    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.

    [Source: BGR]

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    BlackBerry 8820 launches on Rogers

    By James on Jun 20, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Canada, Rogers.

    Rogers this morning released the Wi-Fi equipped BlackBerry 8820. This is the second BlackBerry packing Wi-Fi to go along with their UMA service. The BlackBerry 8820 is be rocking a crazy price tag of $399 with three year term or $499 outright. The 8820 will be available in most stores and online early next week.

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    Rogers launches UMA BlackBerry Pearl 8120

    By James on Jun 04, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Pearl 8100 Series, Rogers.


    Rogers Wireless this morning announced the launch of the UMA (Wi-Fi) packing BlackBerry Pearl. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features UMA support for Rogers Home Calling Zone, a UMA based service which allows Rogers customers to make unlimited local calls while in their Wi-Fi area.

    The Pearl 8120 features a 2.0 megapixel camera, external microSD memory card slot and of course the Pearl 2's newer design. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is available for $249.99 with three year contract and a $15 subscription to Rogers Home Calling Zone. One quick thing we should note Rogers says this model comes with Documents to Go on it… Skip over for the full press release.

    UPDATE: Looks like the price has been changed to $149.99 with three year contract. A reader messaged me and said it looks like the Rogers 8120 might be the first BlackBerry to ship with OS 4.5 as well.

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    Rogers getting ready for BlackBerry 8120 and 8320

    By James on May 19, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8300 Series, Pearl 8100 Series, Rogers.

     

    Word has it Canada's Rogers Wireless is getting set to pick up one maybe two new Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry smartphones. We know that RIM has been testing both models over the past five months or so. If Rogers picks up both these new BlackBerry smartphones they will go great with their new UMA service (Rogers Home Zone). 

    Stay tuned for more details as they come in. 

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    Nextel to gain Wi-Fi iDen BlackBerry this year?

    By James on Apr 04, 2008 in BlackBerry, CTIA 2008, Rumors, Sprint-Nextel, USA.

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    Apparently Sprint-Nextel’s CEO Dan Hesse announced at CTIA 2008 that Nextel will gain a Wi-Fi iDen BlackBerry. This new BlackBerry will replace Nextel’s old school BlackBerry 7100i. Unfortunately thats all we know but hopefully RIM pulls something tough out.

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