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BlackBerry Onyx Loses a Trackball, Gains a Trackpad
The leaked-to-all-hell BlackBerry Onyx may have undergone one last change before heading to manufacture: judging by this shot nabbed by BlackBerry Underground, it'll have a Curve 8520-esque optical trackpad—not a trackball. More » -
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BlackBerry's U2 Commercial...Brought To You By Apple
Is it just me, or does the new BlackBerry commercial featuring U2 look a hell of a lot like an Apple ad? Or, more specifically, the Coldplay Apple ad? -
smartphones
Blackberry Saves Man from Falling 700 Feet (And Dying)
David Fitzherbert was skiing down a glacier in Switzerland when the snow gave out and he dropped 70 feet before being trapped somewhat securely between two rocks...thanks to his Blackberry. More » -
microusb
Why Can't We Get a Standard Phone Charger Like Europe?
Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, RIM, Samsung and Apple have all agreed to use the microUSB standard in their phones made for the European market. Why can't we have that? More »
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smartphones
Hello! There Are More Than Just iPhones In This Universe!
The spotlight this week may be pointed at the iPhone 3GS—and with good reason—but it's not the only flavor of smartphone ice cream. Here's a quick path to more info about all smartphones (and no dumb ones!) More » -
blackberry
Despite Fierce Competition, RIM Manages 33% Profit Increase
It's been a while since a BlackBerry handset really stole the spotlight, with the new—and by all counts nice—BlackBerry Tour getting trampled underfoot by this month's Palm and Apple news extravaganza. But appearances don't do this situation justice: RIM is doing very well, reporting a 33% jump in Q2 profit over last year, fueled almost entirely by consumers, not businessfolk. [NYT] -
smartphones
BlackBerry Tour Includes 3.2MP Camera, GPS and Lotsa Buttons
We've gotten plenty of breadcrumbs regarding the upcoming BlackBerry Tour, but we finally have the full specs. More » -
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Sprint Jumps On the BlackBerry Tour Dogpile, Announces Pricing at $199
On top of Verizon's teaser site, Sprint has thrown in their hat by announcing the BlackBerry Tour will be for sale on their network later this summer for $199 after $150 worth of instant and mail-in rebates. [Sprint] -
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Blackberry Apps
The Month in BlackBerry Apps: Slacker Stitchers Make Robot Schedules
Hey look, it's our first BlackBerry app roundup. We've got free podcasts, free music and free hacks to make your BlackBerry more usable—or let you grind its battery into the ground.
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RIM Acquires Dash Navigation
A RIM spokesperson has confirmed that RIM has acquired Dash Navigation—the maker of GPS Dash Express—sparking rumors that BlackBerrys may get even better connected GPS functions in the near future. [BoyGeniusReport] -
verizon
Verizon Finally Gets BlackBerry Pearl Flip, Adds Inflated Pricetag
After literally years, Verizon announced today that it will finally be carrying the BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone. It's the same phone we know and tolerate, except with a really dumb caveat: it's priced at $129 after rebate. What? More » -
cellphones
A Blackberry Tablet: CEO Mike Lazaridis Speaks To the Idea
"I don't see the benefits of a tablet over a notebook...A lot of technology falls in the middle." More » -
internet
Every Mobile Browser Should Give Up and Just Go WebKit
The ZuneHD looks like a lovely catchup to the original iPod touch—you know, before apps allowed it to be so much more—except for one thing. That damn browser. It's not just they're basing it off hellacious and reviled IE—it's that it's not WebKit-based.
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blackberry
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Arrives at AT&T Friday for $200 After Rebate
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is finally arriving at AT&T this Friday after a few months at T-Mobile. You'll pay $199.99 for it, but only after remembering to send in a $100 mail-in rebate. -
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BlackBerry Storm 2 Out on Verizon Next Month?
A forum guy with an apparently decent track record says Verizon's been cracking hard on Storm 2 tech support being ready by the end of the month, suggesting a soonish launch. [BlackBerryOS via BGR] -
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BlackBerry Storm 2 Screen Won't Be Clicky, Verizon to Un-Ban Wi-Fi on Smartphones
Boy Genius rolls up Verizon's entire lineup of new BlackBerrys, but the most interesting point confirms what I suspected when I saw the Storm 2 shots yesterday: The Storm's clicky screen is gone. Update: More » -
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More Shots of BlackBerry Storm 2 Leak
They appear to be taken by the same person, at the same time, as the last shots we found, though now we've got a little peek under the battery lid and a few more angles. More » -
blackberry
BlackBerry Onyx Shows Its Face: One Part Bold, One Part Curve
The first handset to fulfill last month's BlackBerry codename prophesy is here, and we're pretty sure it's the Onyx. That means Curve-8900-like proportions, but with Bold genes (read: 3G). More » -
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RIM CEO Confirms Storm 2 In the Vaguest Way He Can
RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie confirmed to Reuters that the company is planning a "next-generation" touch device, and that the original Storm was a "huge success." Well, at least "in terms of sales and adoption." More » -
blackberry
BlackBerry Apps Get Push Powers for Instant Alerts and News
Expect a few BlackBerry announcements this week from the Wireless Enterprise Symposium, but here's the first: BlackBerry app developers now have access to push, meaning apps will have the same push powers as email. [RIM] -
blackberry curve 8900
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Officially Hitting AT&T in "Early Summer"
Hello, AT&T customers. This here BlackBerry Curve 8900 can officially be yours in "early summer" for an unnamed price. No 3G, so don't ask. [CNN Money/PR Newswire] -
blackberry
Rumor: Blackberry 8900 Jumps To AT&T This June
The image and accompanying speculation purportedly confirms that the Blackberry 8900, long since comfortable on T-Mobile's network, is heading to AT&T this June. (Which we figured, since we've held one that looks just like this.) More » -
surveys
JD Power and Associates Ranks iPhone First Among Smartphones in Customer Satisfaction
Apple took top prize in JD Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey in the smartphone category, while LG ranked first among dumbphones. But one nagging complaint kept the iPhone's scores closer to the competition. -
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First Live Shot of BlackBerry Gemini With Optical Mouse
CrackBerry has the first real pictures of the BlackBerry Curve 8520, aka Gemini. It's the first BlackBerry with an optical mouse, RIM's next-gen solution to gunk-loving trackballs. No, there's no 3G. [CrackBerry] -
Mobile Browsers
Skyfire Coming to BlackBerry, Bringing Full Flash Support
Joining the distinguished ranks of Opera Mini and Bolt, Skyfire looks like it'll be coming to BlackBerrys fairly soon. That means they'll get Skyfire's desktop-grade rendering, server-side compression, and optimized Flash—including support for the likes of Hulu and Vimeo. BGR's leakster has already breathlessly reported that it's the "best BlackBerry browser ever", which frankly isn't that hard to believe. Full gallery at the source. [BGR] -
Da da da doom
Nokia's Earnings Fall 90%
Nokia's earnings have dropped 90% from the same period last year. Their Symbian handsets keep losing ground against more modern competition in the smartphone market. Not good. [Bloomberg] -
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RIM CEO Hints At More Touch Devices, Acknowledges Growing Pains With the Storm
The guys at Laptop Mag sat down with RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis and uncovered some interesting bits of information—including the possibility of more touchscreen devices and an acknowledgment of problems with the Storm. More » -
blackberry
BlackBerry OS 5.0 Previewed: It's Fast
Boy Genius takes us on a tour of BlackBerry OS 5.0, which is a tasty combo of the current Bold OS and the Storm's, but really fast. More » -
t-mobile
April 21 T-Mobile Event Might Not Be for Android G2 After All
T-Mobile's got a joint press conference with RIM scheduled in London at the exact same time as the April 21 event we're hoping to see the G2 at. More » -
blackberry
RIM Employee Lends Credence To Storm 2 Rumors, Cryptically Claims 'New Manner To Input Text'
Speaking to Dutch website Tweakers, a RIM sales manager said that, as rumored, a followup to the underwhelming BlackBerry Storm will be arriving at the end of this year, or the beginning of next. More » -
rumor
Wi-Fi-Enabled BlackBerry Storm 2 Coming to Verizon in September?
According to SlashGear, the BlackBerry Storm 2 is supposed to hit Verizon this coming September and it is rumored to have Wi-Fi. More » -
bono sucks
Bono Is Going to Make a "Spectacular" BlackBerry (or Something)
Why did Bono abandon Apple, given their shared vision of beautiful things for beautiful people, for BlackBerry? It's because, Bono says, "RIM is going to give us what Apple wouldn't—access to their labs." Dear God. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: All The Smartphone Mobile App Stores
It's been less than a year since Apple launched the iPhone App Store, but now virtually every mobile OS is showcasing its own take on the mobile application storefront. How do they all stack up? More » -
blackberry
BlackBerry Leak Lists Product Code Names: Onyx, Driftwood, Magnum
If you're the kind of BlackBerry gadgetphile who loves product code names, please sit down, because that's what we have here. Three new cologne-sounding code names for BlackBerry products, coming soon: Onyx, Driftwood, Magnum. More » -
world tour
BlackBerry App World Tour and Impressions
Apple's App Store concept has essentially colonized the idea of mobile app distribution, with every major smartphone platform rushing to open their own. RIM's takeoff, BlackBerry App World, launched yesterday. How is it? More » -
rumor
BlackBerry Might Get Mobile TV Service
According to rumors, next week at CTIA Research In Motion (RIM) might launch a mobile TV service that would feature full episodes of content. Other than that, there's not much to go on at this point. The possible release would coincide with the release of its app store. [NewTeeVee via StreetInsider via IntoMobile] -
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BlackBerrry App World To Open April 1
BusinessWeek says that RIM chief Mike Lazaridis will launch BlackBerry's long-awaited App Store competitor from CTIA on April 1. Paid apps will start at $2.99, but freebies will exist. [BusinessWeek via BGR] -
blackberry
BlackBerry is the Smartphone of Choice for Gangs and Criminals
Society's bad eggs are increasingly turning to the use of BlackBerry devices to skirt detection from law enforcement. Authorities report they have trouble intercepting illicit emails and conversations because of the relatively secure BlackBerry Enterprise Server. More » -
haxx
Every Smartphone OS Endures Pwn2Own Unhacked
After Safari was busted in 10 seconds at the Pwn2Own hacking competition, you'd think puny smartphones wouldn't stand a chance. But you'd be wrong!
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