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Here's the BIG difference between ATT's iPhone and BlackBerry Pearl launches

Briefly emerging for air from AT&T Wireless' iPhone launch reality distortion field, I've been thinking back to another launch less than a year ago- the BlackBerry Pearl on ATTW predecessor Cingular.Even though the launches were by the same carrier, that's about all they had in common. I can offer...

Tags: Uncategorized, Case Histories, Carriers, BlackBerry Pearl

Blog posts 2007-06-30

Will iPhone's browsing features break BlackBerry's carrier-subservient M.O.?

Om writes about the Safari browser that will be embedded in iPhone:If the embedded Safari browser ...performs the way as hyped by Jobs & Co., it will give us the choice-control we have on the web. Search engines to web sites – nothing will be determined by the...

Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers

Blog posts 2007-06-12

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

New AT&T red BlackBerry Pearl free offer for net $50 back to you

DealNews reports today of an offer by AT&T that after all is said and done, will equip you with a red BlackBerry Pearl, as well as $50 spending money.The offer, which is good thru June 2, is at WireFly.com. Heres the math:$49.99 price.$50 (OK, round it off) off...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry Promotions

Blog posts 2007-04-30

Sprint's also on the BlackBerry 8830 world phone bandwagon

Sprints version of the BlackBerry WorldPhone is coming in July. Ive heard it will cost $399.99, or thereabouts. Not for sale, of course, but Sprint is already touting the device on its Sprint Enterprise website. Features:Dual-network capability in 170+ countries for voice and 75+ countries for data;Media player for...

Tags: BlackBerry 8800, Carriers, News, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-04-26

SprintNextel is discontinuing the BlackBerry 7520 next month

Whoa. Thats my model.Now I know how Oldsmobile owners feel. Venerable old marque, still serviceable, but no longer in production and available mainly through used car dealerships, buyer-to-seller transactions and the re-sale channels.Now I know how Windows ME-powered owners feel. Non-venerable old marque, still serviceable, but no longer in...

Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers, BlackBerry 7xxx

Blog posts 2007-04-25

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 in May: Global service plan on way as well

Verizon Wireless and BlackBerry say this morning what weve been hearing for some time: that the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.Along with the business launch, May 14...

Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers

Blog posts 2007-04-25

Good news for Sprint and Nextel BlackBerry owners

You can take this as the attested truth or just with a grain of salt, but:I was just told by a Sprint customer service rep that the Nextel and Sprint billing systems should be combined by the end of May.This is good news for BlackBerry customers.If you came to...

Tags: Carriers, Uncategorized

Blog posts 2007-04-24

BlackBerry 8800 live on T-Mobile: pic, specs, pricing here

The BlackBerry 8800 is now up for sale on the T-Mobile site.Were talking $54.99-a $200.00 instant rebate= $349.99. Basics:Size: 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6Weight: ...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers, BlackBerry 8800

Blog posts 2007-04-23

T-Mobile BlackBerry 8800 announced: and we have the specs

T-Mobile USA and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion have just announced the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8800. The device is already available on Cingular for $299.99, but will be available via the T-Mobile site beginning Monday. Compliant with T-Mobiles EDGE broadband wireless network, the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8800 offers the following specs and...

Tags: Uncategorized, News, Carriers, BlackBerry 8800

Blog posts 2007-04-19

Cingular/AT&T also hops on free messaging bandwagon

Not to be outdone by Verizons new Unlimited Messaging options, Cingular/AT&T is preparing to offer unlimited messaging, too.Works on Cingy BlackBerrys as well as other phones. The Boy Genius has the deets. You can read about them here, or learn even more from examining this admittedly small print but...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers

Blog posts 2007-04-16

Verizon Wireless introduces Unlimited Messaging

Verizon Wireless has just rolled out a flavor of its $59.99 and up and up Americas Choice Select plan that provides for Unlimited Messaging. Verizon BlackBerrys, such as that BlackBerry 8703e at the top of this post, are included. The plans incorporate unlimited Text, Picture, Video Messaging and...

Tags: Uncategorized, Carriers

Blog posts 2007-04-16

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

Android losing its mojo fast

Android started off being a great idea, from a great company, with lots of support from carriers and manufacturers, and an awesome $10million contest to get developers drooling. With some stiff competition from Apple, and loss of developer morale, I'm afraid of what the future might hold for this...

Tags: Google Inc., ADC Telecommunications Inc., SDK, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-07-19

iPhone 3G unlocked with SIM adapter

iPhone 3G unlocked with SIM adapterGeeeeezThat was fast indeed! Just 4 days? Great!!RE: iPhone 3G unlocked with SIM adapterwish it was not too long from now. I want my SwirlyMMS back!! Miss having MMS working on the iphone. finally found the right settings to make it work and then upgraded...

Tags: Cellular phones, Flash memory, SIM adapter, Apple iPhone 3G, adapter, SIM card, 3G, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

Intel's Centrino 2 WiMAX could break the Luddite Telcos

Intel's Centrino 2 WiMAX could break the Luddite TelcosTotally agree with you.surely there are better ways than what telcos do, and i'd like to see. WiMAX is one.iPhone -- not even a trojan rabbit.Just to be clear, the iPhone is about transferring AT&T lock-in control from AT&T to...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Intel Corp., telecommunications company, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Intel Centrino 2, Intel Centrino

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

Intel's Centrino 2 + WiMAX could break the Luddite Telcos

I was at Intel's Centrino 2 launch on Monday and I'm hoping that Centrino 2 can do the same thing Centrino 1 did for WiFi but this time for WiMAX -- make it a reality. The timing for Centrino 2 to be a change agent for WiMAX,...

Tags: Intel Centrino, Telecommunications Company, Intel Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2008-07-16

Our Secret (exe)

Is your boss spying your outside and inside Emails. Is your wife or husband surveying your letters from other friends. Are you afraid that your competitors in company or in business penetrate your system and find your valuable information. Make your secrets invisible. Our Secret formerly Steganography enables you to...

Tags: File, Secret, Securekit, E-mail, Online Communications

Software downloads 2008-07-16