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New BlackBerry Curve:T-Mobile this September

Now back on patrol was diverted a bit yesterday due to the premiere of the iPhone.And at this early hour, I'm passing along the scoop from BlackBerry user forum Pinstack that a new BlackBerry Curve is expected this September.It will be called the BlackBerry 8320 and run on T-Mobile.Specs:  3.2 megapixel...

Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Curve 8300

Blog posts 2007-06-30

Updated BlackBerry Pearl due in September: five colors, GPS AND WiFi

BoyGenius Report claims (and illustrates, per above) the updated BlackBerry Pearl that will be out in September will actually be the BlackBerry Pearl 8120.As previously reported, the device will offer a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, and WiFi. First carriers: T-Mobile in the U.S. Rogers in Canada.Colors are believed to...

Tags: Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors, BlackBerry Pearl, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-05-14

Likely scenario: national BlackBerry carrier buys a regional BB carrier

Its not only interesting but potentially transformative to BlackBerry users when reports surface that one BlackBerry carrier is looking to purchase another. Take Alltel Wireless, for example. Currently, Alltel Wireless offers the BlackBerry 8703e as well as the BlackBerry 7130e. Thats why it is important to note that The...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors

Blog posts 2007-04-25

Verizon BlackBerry 8830 on way- we have pix

Gizmodo reports that Verizon Wireless will sell the BlackBerry 8830. You are looking at it. QVGA screen, microSD slot, and 3G EV-DO support. But if you are looking for a camera, no can do.Pricing and avail details? Were hot on the trail of those.Just another pic before I go...device...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry Rumors

Blog posts 2007-04-05

Red BlackBerry Pearl in the pipeline

Over on Engadget last night, ace tipster BoyGenius supplied a screen grab of a red BlackBerry Pearl in the pipeline.We know this is going to be a Cingular-AT&T issue. How do we know this. Read down the chart and you will see a bunch of other Cingular/AT&T devices. Implication...

Tags: BlackBerry Rumors, Carriers, Uncategorized, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-03-08

Additional Resources

The Android army: Verizon Wireless, Google ink collaboration pact; Promise 'innovative applications'

The Android army: Verizon Wireless, Google ink collaboration pact; Promise Time to change my phone carrier, I don't need Google taking control and recording my conversations like they tried to do with Chrome.Yes yes yes!Hope for choice and an area of computing not controlled and manipulated by MSRE: The Android...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., collaboration pact, Google Inc., Verizon Wireless, phone, VZW, Apple iPhone, innovative application, collaboration

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

USDOJ scrutinizing handset exclusivity contracts

USDOJ scrutinizing handset exclusivity contractsYou're wrongcompletely.There is no supported version of IE that runs under Linux (i.e., no native Linux code)IE for Mac was discontinued a long time ago. You can still run it in your Mac though up to Tiger I think, so there is no need to...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, handset, phone, Apple Inc., network, government

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

RIM announces BlackBerry Tour with CDMA/GSM support, no WiFi

Today, RIM announced and confirmed all the rumors regarding the BlackBerry Tour device that will be coming to North American CDMA carriers this summer. CrackBerry.com has a full hands-on review that gives you all the details on this latest messaging device from RIM. Verizon Wireless has their BlackBerry Tour site...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., CDMA, RIM BlackBerry, Messaging, Wi-Fi, GSM, CrackBerry.com, Handhelds, Instant Messaging, Hardware, Internet, Online Communications, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-06-16

Apple to introduce $99 or $149 iPhone on Monday, analysts say

Apple to introduce $99 or $149 iPhone on Monday, analysts sayBreaking News!!!Wow!!!So Apple are considering releasing a cheaper iPhone at maybe $99 or $149 AND they will most likely update the current iPhone with some new features.Talk about getting the scoop there AndrewJust remember people... you heard it here first...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., phone

Discussion threads 2009-06-05

Verizon announces BlackBerry Storm availability, pricing

Verizon announces BlackBerry Storm availability, pricingNo Charge for InternetTim, with every BB phone, you have to purchase Verizon's data plan ($30/mo)and, unless I am mistaken, you are NOT charged by the minute for that, it falls under your data plan. I have a BB Pearl and I use it...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Pricing, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, Verizon Communications Inc., BlackBerry Storm availability, BlackBerry Storm, RIM BlackBerry, Wi-Fi, pricing strategy, phone

Discussion threads 2008-11-13

A tough decision: Grab an iPhone or wait for the Storm?

A tough decision: Grab an iPhone or wait for the Storm?I always find this fascinatingthe mentality that you will wait for what might be rather than obtain what is.RE: A tough decision: Grab an iPhone or wait for the Storm?There is always the Bold that is going to be released...

Tags: Handhelds, Cellular phones, iPhone sale, Call Quality, Apple iPhone, tough decision, RIM BlackBerry, phone

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Bold and a $150 million development fund

There have been rumors of a new BlackBerry design, often labeled the BlackBerry 9000 series, and today RIM posted the official announcement of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone that will be coming this Summer to a carrier near you. RIM also announced a US$150 million mobile applications and services development fund...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Display, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-05-12

Another unannounced piece of Microsoft's Windows Mobile puzzle: eLive

Microsoft seems to be continuing to keep most of its Windows Mobile cards close to the vest, even though it is CTIA Wireless week. At the show on April 1, company officials are talking up some of the new features slated for the updates of Windows Live...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., eLive, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-04-01

Here's why I predict iPhone will come down to $299 within a few months

Here's why I predict iPhone will come down to $299 within a few monthsCompared with......the Nokia N95, the iPhone is a 'toy'.[url=http://www.nseries.com/open]Nokia: Open to Anything.[/url]RE: Here's why I predict iPhone will come down to $299 within a few monthsHmmm, strongly agree with you but the price adjustment can happen only...

Tags: 3G, Handhelds, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-01-25

Google disconnects Google Phone chatter

Is Google really disconnecting the Google Phone?Should we take Alan Eustace, senior vice president of engineering and research, at his Googley word that:“WE’RE NOT DOING A MOBILE PHONE,” as cited by Bloomberg.Google Phone frenzy is almost as intense as the GBuy mania last year forecasting an Ebay-PayPal online payments category...

Tags: Google Inc., telephone, Google Phone

Blog posts 2007-03-26

Is the Nokia E61 the real BlackBerry contender?

Last week I posted some thoughts and experiences on using the Motorola Q and how this device was being targeted as a competitor to the BlackBerry. However, if you look further in more detail at current features and software of the Q you will see that it is actually...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Nokia E61

Blog posts 2006-06-02