Archive for BlackBerry

Zeemote announces JS1 Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 28th, 2009

Zeemote announces JS1 Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerryZeemote has announced a version of their Bluetooth gaming controller for BlackBerry smartphones. The Zeemote JS1 is compatible with all BlackBerrys that have a trackball, and connects wirelessly for over fifty hours of battery-powered gameplay.

You get four action buttons and a thumbstick and it isn’t just for games. It can also be used to navigate the BlackBerry’s menus. That should help you BB users get your game on. It runs on two AAA batteries. The Zeemote JS1 for BlackBerry will be available this summer, in a bundle that includes a free Gameloft title.

BlackBerry Desktop Manager coming to Mac

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 20th, 2009

BlackBerry Desktop Manager coming to MacMany of you Mac users have been waiting for this news. RIM has been known for ignoring Mac support for its devices, but apparently no more. We’re talking a full-fledged Desktop Manager that supports Mac OS 10.5.5 and above.

We’re not yet sure when it launches. All we know is that it will be sometime in September. The bottom line here is that you will be able to do stuff like sync iTunes, add and remove apps, perform firmware updates, create backups and restore from them, and manage multiple BlackBerrys at the same time. That’s pretty big.

BlackBerry OS 5.0 to get tabbed browsing

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 16th, 2009

BlackBerry OS 5.0 to get tabbed browsingLife got much easier with the advent of tabbed browsing for desktop browsers. It’s something we take for granted, but how great is it that we don’t have to open up a bunch of windows on our computers? It would be great if you could do this on your BlackBerry.

Well, RIM is all set to introduce a similar feature in their upcoming operating system, the BlackBerry OS 5.0. In fact RIM has been working on getting tabbed browsing right since around 2007, so let’s hope they’ve finally nailed it. We’re hoping that it doesn’t affect BlackBerry speeds very much.

BlackBerry to offer wireless music downloads

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 13th, 2009

BlackBerry to offer wireless music downloadsAccording to the Telegraph, music download site 7Digital will be launching a service for BlackBerry this September. It’s based around an application that will be available in BlackBerry’s App World. Customers will be able to download music directly to their phone for 79 cents a song. “Most” tracks will be DRM-free.

RIM CEO Jim Balsillie sure seems excited about it. He sees the market as experiencing the “birth of digital music 2.0.” We don’t know about that, but it sure is exciting for BB owners.

BlackBerry Tour available today on Sprint and Verizon

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 12th, 2009

BlackBerry Tour available today on Sprint and VerizonIf you’re a fan of the Blackberry Tour, than you probably didn’t need a reminder that they were going on sale today, but if you needed the reminder than consider this your official wake up call.

Both carriers are now offering RIM’s latest CDMA BlackBerry for $199.99 on contract. To refresh your memory, the Blackberry Tour has a 256 MB internal Flash memory, 35 key backlight QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP camera with flash and autofocus, and Bluetooth 2.0.

Verizon and Sprint to add WiFi to Blackberries

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 10th, 2009

Sprint requiring WiFi on future smartphonesA common complaint about the BB Tour is that it doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Well, Sprint Nextel has revealed that it plans to add Wi-Fi to the BlackBerry Tour starting in 2010, and will begin to require that all its future smartphones come with Wi-Fi. Sprint didn’t say exactly when this requirement will be reflected across its entire line-up of devices, but Wi-Fi is definitely coming.

Verizon Wireless also admitted that it will begin adding Wi-Fi to its BlackBerry line-up in the future, but it didn’t give a timeframe. As you know Wi-Fi is absent on devices such as the current 9630 Tour and 9530 Storm.

Sprint also launching BlackBerry Tour on July 12

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on July 1st, 2009

BlackBerry Tour announced: $199.99 this summerNo exclusivity here. Sprint is keeping pace with Verizon in getting the BlackBerry Tour to the masses. They’ll launch RIM’s latest device on July 12 for $199.99 on contract after rebates. Not July 20th as we previously thought.

Mark your calendars, alert the wife that $200 will be missing from the checkbook and wait patiently my friends. It will soon be in your hot little hands. The date approaches.

Verizon’s BlackBerry Tour coming July 12th, pre-order now

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 30th, 2009

Verizon's BlackBerry Tour coming July 12th, pre-order nowLooks like Verizon has just replaced its BlackBerry Tour teaser with a pre-order page and we now have an official date. It’s arriving July 12th for $200. Now we’re waiting to see if Sprint’s July 20th date comes to pass, but if you want a Tour before anyone else, looks like Verizon is the way to go.

To refresh your memory, the Blackberry Tour has a 256 MB internal Flash memory, 35 key backlight QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP camera with flash and autofocus, and Bluetooth 2.0.

24kt Gold Blackberry Bold 9000

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 29th, 2009

24kt Gold Blackberry Bold 9000If the Curve doesn’t do it for you, you can always go Bold. The folks at Computer Choppers are offering their latest 24kt Gold Blackberry Bold 9000. This baby is priced at $940 and is a blinged out version of BlackBerry Bold.

Perfect for bankers and Wall Street dudes who want to show off. It’s gold plated, with a black leather back. The first deliveries being made in two weeks if you can’t live without this flashy BB.

Free BlackBerry 9000 Michael Jackson theme

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 28th, 2009

Free BlackBerry 9000 Michael Jackson themeMillions around the world are grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of the King of Pop. If you’re one of millions of fans in mourning, here’s something for your BlackBerry.

It’s a free theme for the BlackBerry 9000 created by a fan. It features the king of pop in classic poses. Why not spruce up your BlackBerry 9000 with the original Moonwalker? He was a great dancer, a great singer and an accomplished weirdo.

Sprint launching BlackBerry Tour on July 20th?

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 28th, 2009

BlackBerry Tour announced: $199.99 this summerA few weeks ago, we knew that the highly anticipated BlackBerry Tour for Sprint was on the way and coming very soon. The only release date we had was “later this summer”. Now we have some inside news from insiders at Inside Sprint.

According to them, the Tour will be available on July 20th. It might be a good idea to mark your calendars and save up your $199.99. We think the date seems right. They wouldn’t want to wit much longer to unleash this one.

BlackBerry Tour announced: $199.99 this summer

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 16th, 2009

BlackBerry Tour announced: $199.99 this summerNew BlackBerry models are few and far between, especially the CDMA kind. Well, we have some good news. Sprint has announced its plans for carrying the Tour 9630. In fact, it was just minutes after Verizon did so. It will launch “later this summer” for $199.99.

That’s after $150 worth of rebates and a two-year contract. To refresh your memory, the Tour 9630 weighs just 130 grams and has a 256 MB internal Flash memory, 35 key backlight QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP camera with flash and autofocus, Bluetooth 2.0.

Blackberry Tour specs leaked

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 7th, 2009

Blackberry Tour specs leakedThe new Blackberry Tour 9630 smartphone will be launched in the near future and if you can’t wait, we have some leaked specs for you. The phone weighs just 130 grams and has a 256 MB internal Flash memory, 35 key backlight QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP camera with flash and autofocus, Bluetooth 2.0.

Excited? Do you want RIM to add anything else? If this looks like the BB device for you, you won’t have a long wait. The device will be available mid July on the Bell network.

Verizon announces BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

Posted in BlackBerry by Conner Flynn on June 4th, 2009

Verizon announces BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 certainly took its time making an appearance on Verizon Wireless. It starts from the 19th of this month onward. Better late than never I guess. It will cost you $129.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate, with a 2-year contract.

As for specs, here’s a refresher: OS 4.6.0, 324MHz processor, external display, vertical QVGA internal display, SureType keypad, 2 megapixel camera with flash, GPS, etc. I don’t think it will generate very much excitement.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 hits AT&T on Friday for $199

Posted in Curve by Conner Flynn on May 20th, 2009

BlackBerry Curve 8900 officially hitting AT&T in "early summer"Last we heard, the Curve 8900 was scheduled for a vague “early summer” release. Well, AT&T has just announced that the Curve 8900 will be available both online and in stores starting this Friday. That’s a whole lot less vague and just two days away.

If you are adding a line or are eligible for a fully discounted upgrade, you’ll need about $200 not including tax. To recap, some features include WiFi, GPS and a 480 x 360 resolution display and the joy of owning a BB.





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