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Odin: I have a relatively dumb phone. But it's: A) A cheapass contract phone which while not having a huge amount of minutes has unlimited texting and 3G i... more »
tnkgrl: Forget the Cliq - substitute with the N900 :) Incidentally, that's what's in my pockets right now (Pre, Droid, 3GS, N900)... Ah the joys of review ... more »
The Lab: Seeing two Motorola phones in the "best phones" article makes me feel like I'm in a time warp. I'm glad they're back, they make great quality handsets. more »
tande04: I guess I hadn't realized how quickly T-mobile had fallen. Used to be there was no question you'd see the G1 on there but now admittedly its a little... more »
anexanhume: After having owned an iPhone and now owning a Droid, I'd have to say no to the iphone having the best user interface. If for nothing else than the bea... more »
Segador: But...where's my N-Gage? more »
DustyButt™: This thread is going to become a total flame fest. Oh well. I have to say. You shouldn't count jailbreaking as a feature. You should weigh the merits ... more »
OMG! Ponies!: matt, You really need an editor. The best smartphone on AT&T is a Jailbroken iPhone. more »
OCEntertainment: Honestly the CLIQ seems almost highway robbery at $100, compared with all the other Android phones out there. The more I see of the CLIQ, the less I l... more »
Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo: I'm pretty sure the Samsung M520 is the best phone you can get on sprint. more »

#smartphones

The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier
For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don't have to break up to get a good phone. Here's the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. More »
#blackberry

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Finally Available at AT&T Stores Nationwide
After teasing BlackBerry lovers with a limited "premier" customer release earlier in the week, AT&T has let loose with the BlackBerry Bold 9700. It's now available for anyone and everyone who loves all things BlackBerry. T-Mobile users, who;ve had access to this phone for a while, can yawn at this post at their leisure. [BGR]
#blackberry

First 3G BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Pics Leak
The true successor to the compact BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is styled like a slimmed-down Bold 9700. And while it ditches the "pearl" trackball for RIM's new optical touchpad, the QWERTY keyboard has made way for a reworked SureType setup. More »
#blackberry

BlackBerry Internet Service's Data Is Down Across the Globe
There are reports that BlackBerry Internet Service, which is sort of a portal monitored by RIM (so it's not carrier-specific) through which BlackBerry data runs, is down worldwide. That could affect email, BlackBerry Messenger, web browsing and maps, to start. More »
#data

The Year Apple and RIM Ate Everyone Else's Lunch
For today's data dump: the iPhone now accounts for nearly a fifth of new smartphones, and BlackBerrys are on a surprisingly serious tear, passing a 20% in world market share. So, uh, who's losing? More »
#blackberryapps

BlackBerry App World Gets Carrier Billing Next Year
Next year, BlackBerry App World's getting carrier billing, meaning app purchases will show up on your phone bill, so it'll be a little easier to buy apps since you don't have to jump through using PayPal. Which is good for App World, since the easier it is to spend your money, the more likely you'll spend it. [WirelessWeek via PhoneScoop]
#dealzmodo

Walmart Offers $100 Gift Card With Any BlackBerry Purchase on November 14th - 21st
You'll be getting a shiny $100 gift card if you buy any BlackBerry device through Walmart during the week of November 14th. The deal's valid both in stores and online with the usual catch of a 2-year contract applying. More »
#cellphones

LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530, and Samsung Convoy: Verizon's Second-String Lineup
The Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris may get all the buzz, but what about Verizon's less glamorous new phones? The LG Chocolate Touch, BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Samsung Convoy were all introduced today, and they too deserve a look. More »
#blackberry

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Impressions: Small and Chirpy, Like a Black Hummingbird
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 in a word? Compact. It's efficient, almost cramped, like a Japanese car from the 80s. More »
#blackberry

RIM Is Definitely Developing a WebKit (Read: Decent) Browser
It wasn't a huge leap to take RIM's purchase of Torch Mobile, a software company known exclusively for making a WebKit mobile browser, as a sign that the company was considering taking the dive. Today, though, we can be sure. More »
#review

BlackBerry Storm 2 Review: Improving, But Still Mostly Cloudy
Take the BlackBerry Storm. Now imagine a phone that's basically exactly the same, but does everything better. That's the Storm 2. More »
#remainders

Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why)
Dudes Who Can See Future Say Windows 7 Will Help PC Sales...There's Peek With Twitter, Then There's Peek That ONLY Does Twitter...iPhone Breathing Down BlackBerry's Neck...Google Welcomes You to the Social, But the Google Social, Which Will Be Cooler, Seriously More »
#blackberry

Still Want a BlackBerry Storm 2 Review?
Hey guys and gals, we just got a BlackBerry Storm 2 loaner—and an explanation for the delay. Still interested in a review? More »
#verizon

BlackBerry Storm 2 Thunders Over to Verizon Oct. 28
After a messy launch, the Storm 2's finally hitting Verizon—on Wednesday. You can check out some of the early reviews here, though Wi-Fi automatically makes it better than the first Storm in my book. More »
#blackberry

Blackberry Storm OS 5.0 Update Coming Tomorrow
Storm owners—head here tomorrow for the latest OS update. No OTA option, you'll have to go through the website or Desktop Manager. Expect some new features on top of the kicker: better text input. [Erictric via Unwired View]
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
Apple Unleashes Billboard So Large It's Actually Illegal...Win 7 Touchscreen Commits Seppuku on Live Japanese TV...Wal-Mart Gets a Gear Installer Squad of Its Own...RIM Kills Our Dreams, Says No To Smartwatch... More »
#iphone

Lala iPhone App And Its 10-Cent Songs Might Be Reality By Year End
We heard of Lala's iPhone app a year ago, but now, along with their connection to Google's music service, we're hearing that the app is going through the approval process with hopes of availability by year end. More »
#ballmerinterview

Ballmer on the Smartphone Race: "It Doesn't Matter What the Critics Say"

In this segment of my exclusive interview series with Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer, I brought up the sore subject of Windows Mobile 6.5. After defending it, he cited another product that did well but suffers mounting criticism: Nokia smartphones. More »
#storm2

Blackberry Storm 2 Dummy Units Arrive At Best Buy and Verizon Stores
As this spy shot confirms, Blackberry Storm 2 dummy units have started to arrive on Best Buy shelves—and word is that Verizon has received them as well. In other words, the launch is imminent. More »
#blackberry

BlackBerry Bold 9700 on T-Mobile and AT&T in November
The Bold 9000's successor is now official. As a reminder: The 9700 has a slimmer design, optical trackpad, 3.2-megapixel camera (up from 2Mp), and a higher-resolution display (480 x 320). Like the Storm 2, it runs BlackBerry OS 5.0. More »
#blackberry

This, Folks, Is the BlackBerry Smartwatch
Early rumors of a BlackBerry-branded watchphone/smartwatch/wrist messenger/Bluetooth bracelet seemed a little far-fetched—RIM is all about business, and watchphones are pure, distilled gadget novelty. Nonetheless, here we stand, gazing upon the the BlackBerry companion watch. Here's what we know. More »
#storm2

BlackBerry Storm 2 Review Roundup
We weren't able to bring you guys a kickass, timely BlackBerry Storm 2 review like we wanted—and we're sorry about that. Check out a roundup of other reviews below; it's the least we can do. More »
#storm2

Crackberry's Take on Why Verizon Didn't Launch the Storm2 With RIM
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the followup to Verizon's most buzzed-about phone of last year, but Verizon didn't help with the news. CrackBerry says the phone didn't pass Verizon's quality assurance. [CrackBerry]
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
Baby Gets Hit By Train, Strolls Away...There's a Hole In My Heart That Can Only Be Filled By—Stem Cells?...Beware Bobbies Bearing BlackBerries...Science Figures Out Why We Break Out Bubbly More »
#cellphones

BlackBerry Thinks You're All MotherF*ckers
Hey there. It's me, with another apology. I'm sorry we didn't review the BlackBerry Storm 2. It's because RIM doesn't care about you guys. More »
#huh

Why Didn't Verizon Announce the Storm 2 When RIM Did?
The BlackBerry Storm 2's had a pretty weird debut. The original launched with a ton of coordinated fanfare from Verizon and RIM, but this time around, it's a murky, limbo launch, basically announced by Walt Mossberg. More »
#blackberry

The Heavily Leaked BlackBerry Storm 2 Gets Unofficially Officially Announced
Well, everyone knew it was coming, thanks to heavy and repeated leaks, but Walt Mossberg just unofficially officially published a little hands-on preview, with an official photo, of the device. So what didn't we know? More »
#blackberry

New York Times: BlackBerry Storm 2 Coming "This Week"
Tucked in a NYT story about RIM trying to keep up in this crazy world of iPhones and Androids is a mention that "this week, Verizon and R.I.M. are trying again with a Storm do-over, the Storm 2." More »
#skins

Design Your Own Laptop, Phone or Kindle GelaSkin
GelaSkins makes stylish, reusable skins for iPhones/iPods, Blackberries laptops and Kindles. But now, instead of choosing from their designs, you can upload your own art to customize your gear. More »
#ratings

The JD Power Smartphone Satisfaction Ratings Give Apple a Win, Motorola a Big Lose
JD Power's annual ratings put Apple on top with an 811, beating the industry average of 765. What's surprising is that only Apple and LG are above the average, whereas everyone else is below. More »
#blackberrybold

BlackBerry Bold Debuts in Soft, Virginal White
RIM very quietly just showed off the new BlackBerry Bold in white, with a white leather back that somehow manages to outdo the previous version in tackiness. It's due out on AT&T for $200, as usual, on October 18th. More »
#unconfirmed

Details on Verizon's Holiday Phone Lineup
A reliable source just sent us this list with the 12 new phones that Verizon will release this shopping season, along with an approximate timeframe. It includes Android and other phones from HTC, Motorola, LG, RIM, Casio and Pantech: More »
#blackberry

First Look At Blackberry's Essex and Rumors About the Dakota
Forget the mockups of the Blackberry Essex, what may be a picture of the real thing has leaked along with news of Dakota, RIM's first phone with a "touchscreen in a conventional shape" and a "liquid lens." More »
#rumors

Verizon Motorola Sholes With Android Will Be On Sale By The Holidays
'Tis going to be the season of new cell phones. Boy Genius Report has gotten a hold of holiday inventory lists from Target and Sam's Club. The details are juicy and include the rumored Verizon Motorola Sholes Android phone. More »
#vonage

Vonage VoIP Apps Arrive for iPhone/iPod Touch and BlackBerry
As expected, Apple and AT&T have barred Vonage's international calling app from VoIP over 3G/EDGE. When you're out of Wi-Fi range, it instead redirects your call to local access numbers, where you're charged AT&T minutes as you access Vonage's rates. More »
#flash

Flash 10.1: Full Flash for Everyone But iPhone, Actually Playable HD Vids
A ton of good news about Adobe Flash 10.1: Full Flash is coming to Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, WebOS and Windows Mobile. and it'll be actually GPU accelerated, meaning you can play back YouTube in HD perfectly. But the bad news? More »
#blackberry

Elusive BlackBerry 9700 (Onyx) Spotted Posing On Hardwood
The 3G capable BlackBerry 9700, rumored to have a completely unconfirmed November 11 launch date on T-Mobile, was recently spotted lounging around on some bloke's floor. More »
#blackberry

Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Now
It's out, and you should get it, if you own a BlackBerry and a Mac. That's about it. [BlackBerry]
#blackberry

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Review: Oh Thank God
BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac is landing tomorrow. Good news? It works and it's fast. And since it syncs your info and media in the same app, I think it's actually better than dealing with BlackBerry on Windows. Crazy. More »
#rumor

BlackBerry Storm 2 Arriving At Best Buy In Late October
There isn't much we don't know about the BlackBerry Storm 2, especially now that there is pretty solid confirmation that it will hit stores around October 25. Boy Genius got its hands on a product inventory shot from Best Buy which shows that the stores will be getting Storm 2 dummy units starting October 25th. We assume Verizon should be receiving the phones around the same time. More »

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