Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 9370 at Verizon Wireless stores and online for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new contract. The Curve 9370 supports Verizon’s 3G network in the U.S. and is a global device that can roam onto the GSM/EDGE networks overseas. The 9370 also included support for near-field communications. It runs BlackBerry 7. Tweet Vote on HN ...
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Verizon Wireless Announces BlackBerry Curve 9370
Verizon Wireless today announced the BlackBerry Curve 9370, a dual-mode world phone that has quad-band EDGE for roaming and CDMA/EVDO for use in the U.S. It has 1GB of internal storage. It has a 2.44-inch display with 360 x 480 pixels and RIM’s Liquid Graphics; optical trackpad; 800MHz processor; 5-megapixel camera with flash, face detection, and VGA video capture; and built-in near-field communications. It also includes GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 512MB of RAM, and support microSD cards up to 32GB. It does on sale January 19 for ...
RIM Updates BBM, Traffic, and Travel Apps
Research In Motion today provided updates to a handful of its mobile applications in conjunction with the release of BlackBerry OS 7.1. BlackBerry Messenger version 6.1 has moved out of beta and is available to all users. BBM 6.1 adds support for BlackBerry Tag, which lets BlackBerry users exchange contact data by tapping their near-field communications-equipped BlackBerries together. It also adds more control over customization of individual messages and user profiles. The BlackBerry Travel application has been updated to include support for local deals on transportation and hotel ...
BlackBerry 7.1 OS launched, brings mobile hotspot feature
RIM has announced the details of the latest version of its BlackBerry 7 OS platform for smartphones. BlackBerry 7.1 OS, as the update is known, includes a number of new features and enhancements to the platform. Tweet Vote on HN ...
RIM puts all BlackBerry PlayBook models on sale
Following the holiday sales that saw the BlackBerry PlayBook fall to as low as $199 for the 16GB model, RIM is now offering all three versions of the beleaguered tablet for the same $299 price. That’s right, you can get the 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB models for up to $400 off of their original prices. Why one would opt to purchase the lower capacity models instead of just shooting for the big gun right away is anyone’s guess, but head on over to RIM’s online store by February 4 (or until stock runs out) to take advantage of the deal – if you are interested. ...
RIM denies report about BlackBerry 10 troubles
RIM has issued a statement concerning a report from earlier today that suggested that the company’s BlackBerry 10 devices were being delayed because of problems with its core functionality. The smartphone maker categorically denied the report and reiterated the original reason it gave for why the first BlackBerry 10 devices won’t arrive until late 2012. Tweet Vote on HN ...
RIM sued over use of BBM trademark
A Canadian broadcasting company has filed a lawsuit against RIM over the use of the BBM name for the BlackBerry Messenger service. The Bureau of Broadcast Management was established back in 1944, and it has been using BBM Canada for much of its existence. Tweet Vote on HN ...
RIM Says BlackBerry 10 Phones Won’t Arrive Until Late 2012
Research In Motion today indicated during its quarterly earnings press call that its next-generation BlackBerry 10 smartphones will not appear until “the latter part of calendar 2012.” RIM had previously suggested that they’d reach the market in the first half of 2012, so the delay is a significant one. RIM said the reason for the delay is that it is waiting for the availability of certain dual-core processors, which won’t reach mass production until mid-2012. RIM is currently transitioning its BlackBerries from BB6/7 to BB10, which will merge features of the current ...
BlackBerry Milan – new BB10 handset leaked
Another of the next-generation, BB10-powered BlackBerry line-up has been revealed in the shape of the BlackBerry Milan.This phone features a style similar to the current Torch 9810, in that it’s rocking a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out from beneath a full touchscreen.CrackBerry has nabbed an alleged first image of the device, which shows RIM is keen to finally drop the useless optical trackpad and also dispense with the menu, call and back buttons that have been a staple of its devices for ...
BlackBerry 9810 Torch to Offering
Cincinnati Bell today announced the availability of the BlackBerry 9810 Torch. It can be purchased from Cincinnati Bell’s web site for $199.99 with a new contract. Tweet Vote on HN ...