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Right after Verizon’s announcement Sprint has also made theirs for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The first question we asked them is if the 8530 will ship with OS 5.0 and they said and I quote “it should.” They also confirmed that the 8530 will be shipping with the BlackBerry App World preloaded.
You can [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 8520 Curve, News | Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, Sprint
Verizon just made the BlackBerry Curve 8530 we all knew about official. The device will be coming on Nov 20th to Verizon and will add to their BlackBerry device catalog making another splash with Wi-Fi AND GPS. The inclusion of GPS on the 8520 really makes it stand out.
The device will be available on [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in 8520 Curve, News | Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, Verizon
BBOS has posted a link for OS 5.0.0.230 for the storm 9500 and OS 5.0.0.321 for the 9700 Bold. Thanks to agent 009 for the tip. You can pick it up at the link below.
9500 Storm: www.megaupload.com/?d=0N3M11FB
9700 Bold: www.megaupload.com/?d=SBNF7SLN
Let us know what you find in the comments. From what I understand the Bold 9700 [...]
5 Comments » | Posted in 9500 Storm, OS Releases | Tags: 5.0.0.230, for the Storm 9500 OS, Leaked OS
While I wasn’t technically a beta tester on Ninja’s latest theme design ‘Shelved’, I was able to get a preview of it prior to its release. Now, I’m not generally a fan of these ‘shelf’ type themes but I have to admit that if I was gonna go for one, this would be it. On [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, News, Themes
We told you awhile back that US Cellular was getting the BlackBerry Tour 9630 but now it is officially up on their website. (Thanks E-tail) The phone is $199.95 after 2 year contract and $70 rebate which is not terrible but not the best. Check it out at this link and don’t forget to [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 9630 Tour, 9700 Bold, News | Tags: Bell, BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Tour 9630, US Cellular
I gotta credit a tip I received from Ninja about this latest theme available over at BlackberryFreeware.Us called, NewAge.
Featuring a large digital style clock in the middle of the screen, and some very slick iPhone like icons…NewAge theme is also wallpaper friendly. I haven’t been able to play around with this baby just yet, but [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in 9000 Bold, Themes
It looks like Rogers is the first out the door with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 unless you count preorders. BBSync spotted the new product page on Rogers website where you can order the BlackBerry Bold 9700 right now. Check it out at this link.
Nothing really new to report about the device but Kyle over [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 9700 Bold, News | Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9700, Rogers
Luis let me know about Vodafone Update which is a slick Twitter and Facebook client for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900. The app kind of reminds me of SocialScope and looks quite good. It will not replace the BlackBerry Facebook client but the Twitter functionality is pretty cool. I guess it [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, Free Software, News, Utilities | Tags: Facebook Client, Free Software, Twitter Client, Vodafone Update
Review: iSkin Vibes for BlackBerry Storm
Rating: 8.5 /10
cost: $29.99
Website: www.iskin.com/stormvibes
I finally caved…… Anyone who knows me I am a live and die BlackBerry guy, and ZERO iphone, or anything else that starts with an “i”. I desperately needed a body guard for my BlackBerry Storm. After doing some research I decided to go with [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 9500 Storm, Accessories, Reviews
Its a great day for rumors. I just heard from Corey and partially confirmed with one of my sources that US Cellular should be getting the BlackBerry Tour tomorrow. This is pretty much a no brainer since they have already released the OS for it. Looks like it will be $250 with a $70 [...]
8 Comments » | Posted in 9630 Tour, 9700 Bold, News | Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Tour 9630, T-mobile, US Cellular
Thanks to everybody who sent this in! Verizon has put up the product page for the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 and weirdly enough it has not even made their homepage. As rumored previously the device is part of Verizon’s BOGO so if you buy one you get one free…
You might want to just wait for [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News | Tags: BlackBerry Storm2 9550, Verizon
Tom let me know that Bryan @BBOS spotted an update to OS 4.7.1.61 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Appalachian Wireless and Bluegrass Cellular. Hopefully Verizon will soon release OS 5.0 for the Tour but until then this will have to do.
Download @ Appalachian Wireless
Download @ Bluegrass Cellular
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.7.1.117 (Multilanguage) [...]
8 Comments » | Posted in 9630 Tour, News, OS Releases | Tags: BlackBerry Tour 9630, Official, OS 4.7.1.61
I waited up just to see if RIM or Verizon would slip something up on their website like they are known to do. Sadly no such luck. I am not even a touch screen fan myself and I can’t wait to see if RIM got it “Right” this time around.
So as an act of diligence [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News | Tags: Storm2, Verizon
RIM has really been on a roll with interviewing their product managers for recent device launches. First they did one for the Tour, then the 8520 Curve, and now they have one for the Storm2 the day before the device is supposed to drop on shelves at Verizon.
The Q&A is a bit superficial but [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News | Tags: Product Manager, Storm2, Yasser Mirza
irtehun over @BBHybrids put up OS 5.0.0.287 for the Storm2 9550. This brings the Storm2 9550 up to date as far as I can tell two days before it is released.
Download @ Rapidshare | Download @ TheIExplorers
NOTE: Do not install this software if you do not know what you are doing. It may make your [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News, OS Releases | Tags: BlackBerry Storm2 9550, OS 5.0.0.287
In case the official announcement was not enough for you our buddy Ike from Stop N Go Wireless in NYC sent over the rebate form for the BlackBerry Storm2 9550. Nothing really crazy here other than showing that the $100 rebate is only valid from 10/28/2009 to 11/07/2009.
1 Comment » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News | Tags: BlackBerry Storm2 9550, Rebate, Verizon Wireless
Brandy, the creative force behind Artistic-Me Theme Designs has just released a new theme called, Downtown. Using artsy style cityscape graphics and a neat assortment of icons, Downtown is a pretty cool looking theme. I cannot comment on how the theme works as I didn’t get a review version to test, so you’ll have to [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, News, Themes
Verizon just made quite a few of their customers happy with the announcement of the Verizon Storm2. They announced that it will be released on Oct 28th which is in TWO DAYS! It will be available online, at Verizon stores, and through business channels at the same time. They also took the time to [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 9520/9550 Storm2, News | Tags: BlackBerry Storm 9530, BlackBerry Storm2 9550, Verizon
PooterMobile over at PimpMyBerry has a nice little shop set up with all of his free BlackBerry theme designs. One of his pride and joy themes, as he claims, is for us gals who want to sport a little flowery style. Enter Revo Chic.
Featuring a soft green and pink pastel flowery image with pink icons [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, Themes
Larry over at Ahead of the Curve Designs just let me know about one of his recent theme designs called Perception Mini. Using 11 miniature Mac OS icons and a full screen of a soft, tranquil forest setting, Perception is all about cleanliness and ease of use. I played with the Bold version and the [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, Themes