RIM has finally made the next-generation BlackBerry Curve official. They have announced, via the BlackBerry Blog, the Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. “The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones will be available in Canada this month and via carriers in selected countries around the world beginning in September. For more details on pricing and international availability, make sure to check out our Blac... »
A while back we told you about the rumor of a BlackBerry Messenger Music Service. Some new details regarding the service have now emerged. According to CNET, Research In Motion is now securing deals with major music labels for the new service. According to the report, RIM has already signed a deal with at least one of the top four record companies and is close to signing at least two others. A bet... »
We know that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 should hit T-Mobile by August 31st. A newly leaked slide shows another BlackBerry option will be available a month later. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 should be available on T-Mobile by September 14th. The new Curve 9360 comes with a 2.44-inch screen (resolution of 480 x 360), QWERTY keyboard, 800Mhz processor, BlackBerry 7 OS, 5 megapixel camera and Wi-Fi. No pr... »
Bell currently has the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810. Later this summer, possibly August 22nd, the Torch 9860 will release. A new leaked slide shows that the BlackBerry Curve 9360 (Apollo) will also launch this summer, with a projected release date of August 29th. According to the leaked slide, the Curve 9360 is described as “Everyone’s favourite BlackBerry Curve just got even better. The sl... »
If you’ve been wondering when the next iteration to the AT&T Torch would release in August, then wonder no more. Research In Motion announced via Twitter that the BlackBerry Torch 9810 will release on August 21st. The Torch 9810 aka Torch2 will sport a 1.2GHz processor, liquid graphics, 480×800 resolution, and OS 7. Pricing has yet to be revealed for AT&T’s version. Find o... »
*UPDATE* SaskTel has informed us that the devices they’re giving away are the Torch 9800, Bold 9700 & 9780, Pearl 9100, and Curve 9300. SaskTel just tweeted that they will be giving away a BlackBerry each day for the rest of August. That’s 16 chances you have at scoring a new BlackBerry. SaskTel did not make it clear if it will be BlackBerry 7 devices that they will be giving away.... »
Verizon Wireless has finally made the BlackBerry Bold 9930 available. They are the first carrier in the USA to offer the Bold 9930. You can get the Bold 9930 for $249.99 on a 2yr contract or $509.99 outright. It’s a bit disappointing that Verizon launched this device silently. Let’s hope a lot of BlackBerry fans pick up this device to prove it’s worth on their network. Purchase a... »
Interested to no more details on the BlackBerry 9380 ‘Curve Touch’? RIM has the Curve 9380 listed on the BlackBerry.net servers for a UAProf document. The listed specs for the BlackBerry 9380 are: 360×480 screen resolution OS 7 GSM (Edge, GPRS) and WCDMA We will likely see the Curve Touch be an entry level touch screen device. The smaller screen resolution is a bit disappointing, ... »
Remember that other new Bold that has a touchscreen? Ya, the one in a similar shell to the Bold 9700, 9780. Well, the Bold 9790 has now received a UAProf document on the BlackBerry.net servers. This is even further evidence that RIM plans to release this device. So far we haven’t heard too much information regarding this device. Will it hit leading markets or be a flagship device for emergin... »
Research In Motion and Facebook will soon meet with UK’s Home Secretary Theresa May and other UK officials. They will review how their platforms have played a role in the ongoing riots in London. UK Prime Minister David Cameron said he is examining if it is possible to stop the use of social media for suspected criminals. “We’re working with the police, the intelligence services and industry... »
Earlier we reported that the rumors of BlackBerry Messenger getting shutdown in the UK were false. Later, a member of Parliament called for BBM to at least be suspended during the riots in London. Now, a UK teenage girl has been charged with using BBM to incite riots in London. The 18-year old teen girl from Clacton, in Essex, stands accused of intentionally encouraging or assisting in the committ... »
Here it is folks, the last device in the 2011 lineup to leak. We first heard mention of a Curve Touch as the Malibu in the 2011 CDMA roadmap leak. We later learned the GSM version of the Curve Touch is called Orlando. Now photos of the Curve 9380 have apparently leaked. It closely resembles the Torch 9850/9860, but it has buttons that are flush with the rest of the screen. There’s no word on... »
Sprint officially announced they would be carrying the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9850, but only labeled their release as ‘this fall’. There were also leaked slides that showed these device should be releasing around August 21st. Now, the Sprint PlayBook has leaked, which shows these devices will release on August 21st. Bold 9930 will sell for $499.99 or $249.99 with a 2-yr contrac... »
Koodo Mobile has been discounting the Curve 9300 to $150, trying to clear stock. As it appears, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 will be heading to Koodo Mobile. The Curve 9360 is said to be headed to Koodo in September with a price tag of $300. The Curve 9360 will feature a 2.4-in screen (resolution of 480×320), 800MHz processor, and NFC. Do you have any interest in getting this entry level Curve? via ... »
Previously we reported that BlackBerry Messenger would not be shutdown in the UK. RIM squashed this hoax that had many people worried. However, David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, is making it clear he believes BBM should be suspended. “This is one of the reasons why unsophisticated criminals are outfoxing an otherwise sophisticated police force,” he tweeted. “BBM is... »
Earlier we reported that BBM would not be shutdown, as rumored, despite its use during the London riots. RIM had announced they would aid London police in capturing apparent rioters. In protest of RIM’s support to the London police, TeaMp0isoN has hacked the official BlackBerry blog. It was defaced by a post, but now the page no longer loads. Here is was TeaMp0isoN had to say to RIM: ... »
The display instructions for BlackBerry have been sent to AT&T. These instructions direct the AT&T reps on where to properly place the BlackBerry devices. The only new device listed is the Torch 9810, along with the Curve 9300. AT&T did announce the 9810 would release in August, but not specific day was mentioned. The launch must be imminent with reps getting ready to setup the display... »
RIM recently announced the top 3 BlackBerry 7 devices in London. However, they still have yet to mention the BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9370, and 9360. As usual with pre-release devices, this next-generation Curve has hit eBay. A Curve 9360 is listed on eBay for 379 GBP, or roughly $622 USD. What’s interesting about this pre-release device for sale is that it comes in original packaging. It also... »
If you’ve been following the news, you may have heard about the riots in London. A rumor started circulating that the authorities and RIM would shutdown BBM. Apparently, some of the rioters may have used BBM to organize the riots. However, RIM has told TechRadar that they will not be shutting down the service. The word from RIM: [quote]We feel for those impacted by this weekend’... »
A colossal roadmap has been leaked for Verizon Wireless by the folks at IGN. Fifth down from the top, you’ll see the BlackBerry Curve 9370 is listed and shown to release on September 8th. Ironically, the roadmap claims the Curve 9370 will be a 4G BlackBerry. Although, this could just be a typo, but it’d be quite cool if this entry level Curve was LTE capable. The Curve 9370 is going to... »
