BlackBerry is in serious danger of being usurped, as the company Bods first choice mobile e-mailing. With the Nokia E71 scandalously thin and Apple iPhone.

Rogers is all set to release the BlackBerry Bold. Atleast this is the first idea that comes to my mind when I look at the picture above. While it may look like a huge Blackberry handset, but it's actually the Rogers Bold launch kit full of flyers, informational pamphlets and al...

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According to BGR, who have managed to get a hold of Sprint’s latest roadmap, in a couple of months the carrier will be offering the new BlackBerry 8350i. The handset should be released during Q4; it will lack the external antenna, unlike reported previously, and will feat...

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Talk your thoughts into e-mails.

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MyCaption, a member of the BlackBerry Alliance, introduced on Tuesday a new way BlackBerry users can work with e-mails on their smartphones: by speaking.

Actually, this is not exactly a breakthrough, as voice recognition technology has been out there for a long time ...

It has been 10 months already since RIM announced its BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for CDMA operators. And only now Virgin Mobile Canada decided to pick this one up. Better late than never? Well, think again: the phone is available for free on a 3-year contract, $299 on a 2-year plan,...

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About three months ago I upgraded my Blackberry 8703e and got this excellent Blackberry 8830 World...

In the latest chapter of “response to the onslaught of reader’s requests,” we’ve decided to put the Nokia E71 and the BlackBerry Bold head-to-head. While both are totally different breeds of devices, they do share a number of similarities and are targeted to the same demographic. You’ve got two enterprise handsets with QWERTY keyboards, cameras, Wi-Fi, 3G, corporate email, great battery life, etc. Click on through to see which device wins out in this epic showdown of QWERTY gone violent. We

The rumored RIM BlackBerry Javelin

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When it comes to smartphones and cell phones, one size does not fit all. So while it might seem like everyone wants the BlackBerry Bold, Research in Motion knows better. Enter the RIM BlackBerry Javelin. This rumored smartphone is ...

With the launch of RIM's latest BlackBerry handset imminent in the UK, we got our hands on one weeks ahead of the launch later this month. Does it live up to the hype, will it challenge the iPhone, and more importantly for BlackBerry ...

A quick update: according to the recent announcement made by T-Mobile and RIM, the carrier will start offering the BlackBerry Bold this week in Germany and Austria. Well, the wait is almost over for you, guys. ;)

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T-Mobile and Research In Motion (RIM) has announced last week that it will start selling the BlackBerry Bold in Germany and Austria this week. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi and is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world. Users can surf the Internet and download large e-mail attachments over the T-Mobile UMTS web’n'walk network.

The BlackBerry Bold smartphone has a rich set of multimedia capabilities and displays content beautifully on its half-VGA (480×320 resolution at 217 ppi) color LCD display. The BlackBerry Bold smartphone’s support for tri-band HSDPA and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) networks and its next-generation 624 MHz mobile processor make short work of downloading email attachments, streaming video or rendering web pages over the T-Mobile network.

“The BlackBerry Bold is the most advanced and performance-driven BlackBerry smartphone in our portfolio. We are also delighted to say that because of the long time partnership with RIM, the handset is very well optimised for T-Mobile Germany’s network and services,” says Dr. Frank Wermeyer, Director Business Marketing, T-Mobile Germany. “With HSDPA and EDGE technology, users can experience a fast and comfortable way of accessing the Internet and intranets through our ...

Duracell introduced two portable power solutions to help people on-the-go stand up to their personal power needs. The Duracell My Pocket Charger and the Duracell PowerSource Mini are pocket-sized power sources for devices such as a cell phone, BlackBerry and MP3 player. Each My Pocket Charger comes with two AA batteries, and the Duracell PowerSource Mini’s lithium-ion battery can be recharged through a lightweight AC charger, through a vehicle’s DC socket, or through a computer’s USB port.

The Duracell My Pocket Charger is available in two models. One model features a connector for MP3 players and will provide up to 24 hours of music on the latest iPod Nano; the other model features a connector for all BlackBerry models and the newest Motorola phones, and will provide up to one hour of talk time.

The Duracell PowerSource Mini includes a mini USB pivot arm that allows users to connect directly to a device without needing to carry a charge cable. A second USB port allows users to power two devices at once. These new products are being introduced through Duracell’s business alliance with Xantrex Technology.

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If you are on Rogers network, crackberry has obtained a screenshot of the dealer’s phone portfolio guidelines. The screenshot contains upcoming phones info for Q3 this year. Expect to see some adjustment on the schedule, for example the BlackBerry Bold 9000 was planned for early August and it has been delayed till next week.

This document is the same as the BlackBerry Pearl 8220, the KickStart clamshell phone leaked document.

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IntoMobile BlackBerry Bold mobile phone reviewPocket-lint.co.uk, UK -6 hours agoSwitching between Column view, Desktop view and Mobile view is all too confusing and compared to the iPhone the web browsing experience is poor at best. ...

From a Verizon Wireless inventory screenshot posted by BGR, the upcoming BlackBerry Thunder could be named as BlackBerry 9530 and will be released on October 13th this year. The BlackBerry Thunder is the first full touch screen BlackBerry smartphone from RIM. It is known to be available in CDMA version and might be made exclusively for Verizon Wireless and Vodafone only.

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Verizon Wireless has just added the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphones in pink color. You can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores now and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone in pink is available for $99.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink is available for $79.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Here's a couple new pictures of the upcoming Blackberry 8900 Javelin. The device has some decent specifications, and if the lack of 3G suits you, than this handset may be just the one you're looking for.

HVGA+ (480x360) display; 512MHz processor; 256MB of flash memory; microSD expansi...

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According to BGR, the upcoming BlackBerry Thunder for Verizon will bear the model number 9530, which proves its belonging to the 9500 series. They have also confirmed the release date, which is October 13th. So it's just two months left to wait...

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The BlackBerry Curve™ 8300 is a business Smartphone which will entertain the user as well as providing the perfect business tool for the business user on the move.

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The first BlackBerry flip phone, KickStart has already been known as model number 8220. BlackBerryCool has posted another product sheet today and the KickStart is clearly being placed as one of the BlackBerry Pearl series.

According to the source, the new RIM business phone is confirmed to be available on Rogers (Canada) and T-Mobile USA network in September. In July, crackberry has done a review on a prototype unit, as well as a detail hardware walkthough video. 

Indosat Tbk and Research In Motion announced the launch of “BlackBerry On Demand”, a prepaid option for BlackBerry Internet Service in Indonesia. Available as a 7-day or a 30-day data plan, the “BlackBerry On Demand” prepaid option provides small businesses and mobile professionals with a flexible approach to access the BlackBerry platform.

The “BlackBerry On Demand” prepaid option includes unlimited data usage for mobile email, attachment viewing, Internet browsing, application downloads, instant messaging and other mobile data usage. Indosat customers can activate “BlackBerry On Demand” via short messaging service (SMS). This prepaid option is available to customers with prepaid and postpaid voice plans.

“With the launch of “BlackBerry on Demand”, our customers now have greater flexibility in finding the right package to suit their needs,” said Guntur S. Siboro, Marketing Director of PT. Indosat Tbk. “Customers can easily access e-mail, instant messaging programs or surf the internet via their BlackBerry smartphones, allowing them to stay connected and productive even while on the road.”

RIM has suddenly decided to rebrand its BlackBerry KickStart 8220 clamshell to BlackBerry Pearl 8220. The reasons that prompted RIM to make this move are so far unclear, but who cares, right? :) Anyway, there will be two similar models available, the 8820 with Wi-Fi radio on-bo...

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Today Verizon has announced the upcoming Friday's release of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 in Pink color. The price is $99.99 after rebate on a 2-year contract.Sorry, I have nothing else to say on the subject...

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According to BGR, the new Blackberry Kickstart will soon be available from the largest Canadian GSM carrier Rogers. The release date is not confirmed yet, but it's a matter of weeks... Rogers will also launch the Motorola ROKR E8 for $99.99, the Samsung T336 for $49.99, the Son...

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PhoneFusion released its new beta version of Fusion Voicemail Plus for BlackBerry smartphones. This free visual voicemail application is now available for any BlackBerry device, including the popular BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry Curve, on any U.S. wireless carrier. This free, downloadable voicemail application gives BlackBerry users the ability to centralize all of their voicemail boxes and see right on the screen of their mobile device a list of their voicemail messages. The service also al

In olden days people used to use all bulky mobile phones with hard keypad, people found it difficult in handling them and carrying their operations. Today a new era has emerged in mobile phones. They are embedded with a special touch ...

Briefly: the new RIM Blackberry Bold is now available in Chile for around $588 on contract. Still no word from AT&T, unfortunately...

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As expected, T-Mobile USA has released the BlackBerry Curve in Sunset color.

Specifications and pricing did not change.

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This will be the first of three articles where I review most of BlackBerry's newer phones. Please take note, I have obviously not used or owned all of the phones listed below, and this guide is to be used more as a reference when making ...

Movistar in Chile is the first carrier in the world to offer the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 to its customers.
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Introduction: Blackberry 7130v is a perfect wireless handset that comes up with uncompromising features, designed mainly for business professionals. This stylish light weight business phone combines all the 3 of advanced software, ...

The T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve is now available in the color “Sunset”. We’d been hearing this new hue was shipping to stores a few days back, so it wasn’t a big surprise. The strange thing about the new phone is that it seems more like a red color - I was thinking the sun & sunsets were more orangish. However, I actually like the new color, so I won’t gripe too much about their name choice.

Don’t expect any new features on the T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve “Sunset”. The insides will remain exactly the same as the previous versions. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect: a two-megapixel camera, a music and video player, a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and a microSD card slot for expandable memory storage. It also has WiFi, which makes it compatible with T-Mobile’s HotSpot@Home service.

Make a statement with the new sunset red BlackBerry Curve from T-Mobile.

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Gold and silver are fine colors for cell phones and smartphones--that is, if you like to play it safe. However, if you like to make a statement, you might want something a little more bold like ...

T-Mobile USA will start selling the Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320 in a new flavour, the Sunset Edition. First available in titanium and pale gold - the BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile has a two-megapixel camera, a music and video player, a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and a microSD card slot for expandable memory storage. Access to personal and corporate e-mail accounts, and Web browsing is fast and easy thanks to the powerful BlackBerry platform, Wi-Fi connectivity and T-Mobile’s robust nationwide EDGE network.

Key features of the BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile include:

• 4.2” x 2.4” x 0.6” and approximately 3.9 oz.
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity for expanded coverage
• Support for T-Mobile HotSpot Home
• AOL, Yahoo! Windows Live, Google and ICQ
• 2-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full-screen viewfinder
• Bluetooth support (A2DP/AVRCP),
• 3.5mm full-size stereo headset jack
• HTML browser
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• 320×240 color display
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE/Wi-Fi network support for international roaming
• BlackBerry Maps, a mapping application that provides customers with driving directions
• Support for polyphonic, MP3 and MIDI ring tones
• Expandable memory storage via MicroSD expansion slot

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T-Mobile is now offering its HotSpot@Home compatible RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 in a new color: sunset.
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Kevin Michaluk over at CrackBerry has made a 9 minute video preview of the upcoming Blackberry KickStart 8220 clamshell. A very nice piece of information considering that the phone is not yet available. Enjoy!

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Time for our next installment in the BlackBerry 8220 KickStart Review Series!! If you missed the fun of Part I, be sure to check it out - it provides a hands-on review of the BlackBerry 8220 KickStart's hardware along with specs, features and some initial impressions. Coming in Part III (a few days away) will be a more in-depth look at the 8220's operating system along with my longer-term impressions having spent some quality time on the device. As for Part II, well... just click play on the

To be released from August 4th, the new Blackberry Curve Sunset is in hot red color and comes in WiFi enabled connectivity. Check out the leaked pictures posted on Cellphone Signal here.

Other than the built in wireless module, the Blackberry Curve Sunset also comes with a 2 megapixel camera and support GPRS/EDGE data connection.

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Starting with the E66 and E71, Nokia has dropped support for Research In Motion's BlackBerry Connect service. BlackBerry Connect was software that ran on the E Series devices, which are aimed at business users, and allowed Nokia phones to ...
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Announced today, Blackberry Bold will be offered for australian consumers by Telstra from late September. Telstra Business Group Managing Director, Ms Deena Shiff said BlackBerry devices were an increasingly popular and important device business customers, and customers could now pre-register the new BlackBerry Bold smartphone.

“Telstra will be offering the new BlackBerry Bold smartphone for $0 upfront to business customers from late September and customers can register their interest from today via our website or by calling 1800BUSINESS.” Ms Shiff said.

Here is a list of possible availability date for some countries from blackberry news

• July 29 - Rogers business customers
• August 1 - Vodafone UK
• August 4 - T-Mobile Germany
• August 8 - Rogers for general availability
• September 1 or later - AT&T
• In September - O2 (UK)

It looks like there will be no support for the popular BlackBerry Enterprise Server email system in the new Nokia E66 and E71 smartphones, despite the fact that older Eseries handset work with the BlackBerry client.
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Australian carrier Telstra announced it will be bringing the new Blackberry Bold to its network in late September. While it's noticeably later than the global summer release, the handset will be available at no cost for business customers when it goes on sale in fall.

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Having 4 GB of MP3's on my WM phone is great, but often times it is very limiting when I want to play them on my home stereo or in the car. Wouldn't it be nice to turn nearly any stereo into a bluetooth compatibility with your WM phone so you could stream all of your favorite MP3's? This is exactly what I have been wanting to do. So I started looking around to see if someone was smart enough to solve this challenge. It did not take me long to find a potential solution from the dark side of

Reportedly, T-Mobile will start offering a customly painted Blackberry Curve within a week. It will come in sunset color, but won't feature any hardware or software updates. As usual in such cases...

With the Blackberry Bold making its way to the forthcoming release, we don't think this...

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For all Blackberry fans out there, TigerDirect now offers the BlackBerry Bold 9000 handset for pre-order.

It will be available for $649.99, and the reseller also said they'll start shipping the devices on the launch date in September, so everyone will receive their purc...

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While it has yet to be announced officially, the RIM BlackBerry 8220 Kickstart is fairly well known on the internet rumor mills. Now it has appeared in a full review over at CrackBerry.com.
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BlackBerry KickStart 8220 gets really early review The Bold is still stealing the overwhelming majority of RIM's spotlight at the moment for a handful of pretty good reasons: one, it's actually been announced; two, it's 3G; and three, it falls in line with the traditional (and loved) BlackBerry form factor. Lurking in the shadows, though, is the KickStart, RIM's very first flip phone, and a device that could end up making a huge splash if it actually manages to launch at the sub-$50 price poin

As promised, RIM has announced the BlackBerry Media Sync, the solution that brings iTunes support to BlackBerry smartphones. Now owners of the Pearl, Curve or 8800 series models can sync their iTunes playlists with their device. BlackBerry Medi...

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Research in Motion has quietly released its BlackBerry Media Sync application, offering enhanced multimedia convenience and iTunes synchronization for its BlackBerry smartphones.
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