BlackBerry Bold 9780 Hitting Best Buy Canada on November 9th

Earlier this past week we heard that the BlackBerry Bold 9780 was delayed on Bell and Virgin in Canada. However, Best Buy of Canada has announced that the Bold 9780 will be hitting store shelves on November 9th for all carriers, except TELUS.

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BBC iPlayer now on BlackBerry Smartphones

TV on the go is now even easier with the BBC iPlayer application for BlackBerry smartphones. It is free to download from BlackBerry App World and enables you to catch up on your beloved BBC programmes that you have missed.

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RIM Adds to BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Offering

Today, RIM announced the global availability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express for Lotus Domino. BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express is free software that wirelessly synchronizes BlackBerry smartphones with email, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks and more. Not only is it free, BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express works with most business or personal data plans that are available from carriers. It’s built using the same secure architecture as RIM’s market-leading BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Torch 9800 OS 6.0.0.337

It was only a matter of time until a Torch 9800 OS popped up, as it had to follow suit with the 9700, 9300, 9100/9105, and the 9670. Now OS 6.0.0.337 has dropped for the Torch. No word on this build's performance, but it is an Asian package.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Style 9670 OS 6.0.0.286

Anyone out there recently pick up the new BlackBerry Style 9670? Well, if you'd like to stay trendy (of course you do, you just got the most stylish phone ever, OMG!) you may want to pick up OS 6.0.0.286 that has just dropped.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Storm2 9550 OS 5.0.0.1015

The BlackBerry Storm2 was originally said to eventually get OS6. However, due to the touchscreen sucking up too much memory, OS6 did not perform very well. Therefore, it was decided by RIM to not pursue releasing OS6 on the Storm2. Nevertheless, we now have a strange build of OS 5.0.0.1015 that has dropped. We're not sure how much higher the next build will go or if we may see builds of 5.0.1.x in the future.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 & 9105 OS 6.0.0.344

And now OS6 love has reached every older support BlackBerry, as OS 6.0.0.344 has dropped for the Pearl 3G 9100 and 9105. It should make things more interesting now that each able BlackBerry device has a leaked OS6 build. Only time will tell if they are made official.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9300 OS 6.0.0.344

When it leaks it sometimes just straight downpours. The BlackBerry Curve 9330 had gotten OS6, but the 9300 had been left out of the fun for some time. This has all changed as OS 6.0.0.344 has dropped for the Curve 9300.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9700 OS 6.0.0.344

Yes, the moment many, many 9700 users have been waiting for is here. OS 6.0.0.344 has dropped for all of you to try today. This build should actually be a pretty decent build for your 9700.

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BeAmplified Released for BlackBerry; Most Authentic PlayBook-looking Theme

With the announcement and demonstrations of the BlackBerry PlayBook and QNX operating system, theme developers have been trying to replicate the same look and feel. BeAmplified theme is a take on the BlackBerry PlayBook OS. This theme boasts many great features, from custom made icons or standard OS6 icons, to the playbook style layout with tiled apps in the center and a four part dock giving you access to loads of apps straight from your homescreen.

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Red BlackBerry Bold 9780 Spotted

Just the other week, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 was officially announced. As more carriers announce that they will be carrying the Bold 9780, more information continues to trickle out. Not long ago, we saw the first red Bold 9780 hit Craigslist, but it was suggested to be a fraud.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9330 OS 6.0.0.333

The CDMA Curve 3G, the 9330, has been receiving a lot of operating system support. The last to drop was OS 6.0.0.280, which was a pretty good OS 6 build. Now, there is OS 6.0.0.333 for those Curve 9330 owners out there.

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BlackBerry Storm 3 Specs Revealed?

We've received multiple reports on what may be the specs for the BlackBerry Storm 3. Apparently, the Storm 9570 was not going to be the official 'Storm 3', but as rumored just a refresh, or a 'Storm 2.5', if you will. Nevertheless, Research In Motion has been working diligently to make a new device for the Storm series that is sure to help regain notoriety for the series.

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Speck Releases Fabric-Wrapped Fitted Case for Pearl 3G 9100

Adding to its ever-growing collection of cases for the BlackBerry Smartphone family, Speck has announced an exclusive new Fitted case for the recently released BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, available only at AT&T Wireless stores and ATT.com.

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WIND Mobile Getting the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300?

There have been some small rumors suggesting that the Curve 3G 9300 would release on WIND mobile. Now the carrier has released an official OS for the device, before it is launched.

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 Dummy Units Hit Rogers Stores

Just the other day, Research In Motion officially announced the BlackBerry Bold 9780. A few carriers (Telus, T-Mobile, and Rogers) also announced they would be carrying the device. Now Rogers stores have started to receive their Bold 9780 dummy units.

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BlackBerry Launches You Make The Call Baseball App

Want to make sure your baseball knowledge hits a home run for Game 2 tonight? Research In Motion and Umpires TV/Radio Inc. just launched the You Make The Call app for BlackBerry – allowing you to test your baseball knowledge and learn answers to the most perplexing and controversial plays.

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AT&T Confirms BlackBerry Torch 9800 in Red & White for Holiday Season

Back in mid-September we learned that AT&T might be dishing out some Holiday goodness with a BlackBerry Torch in red and white color. We saw earlier that there were red and white housing for the Torch, but it wasn't certain if the parts were OEM or generic. Now, AT&T has confirmed this to be true.

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High Velocity IT Announces BHive Tasks 2.1

For those who are power users on their BlackBerry smartphones and need to stay on top of their to do's, may be interested in the latest task manager. High Velocity IT is proud to announce the release of BHive Tasks 2.1, which has received high praise and accolades from BlackBerry users all over the world. 

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BlackBerry Torch Charge Pods Now In Stock for $24.99!

We are happy to announce we have received more Torch 9800 charge pods! Drop your BlackBerry Torch 9800 into this BlackBerry Charging Pod and plug it in. Your device will be operational even as it charges. You'll have full access to the keyboard and speakerphone capability - you can make calls, sync data, read and send email, even use the multimedia player. 

• OEM BlackBerry Charging Pod
• Sync your Data while Docked
• Use BlackBerry Torch 9800 Speakerphone while docked
• Watch/Listen to your Media while Charging
• Micro-USB Charging Cable Not Included

BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY $24.99 >>

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RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Bold 9780 Smartphone

It is finally that time, when rumor and speculation are put to rest. Today, Research In Motion (RIM) announced the BlackBerry Bold 9780. The Bold 9780 is the newest member of the Bold family, featuring BlackBerry 6, 512MB RAM, and a 5MP camera.

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BlackBerry PlayBook Gets Live Demo at Adobe MAX 2010

*UPDATE* A new longer video from the conference has been added by Adobe. It is below.

Today at the Adobe MAX 2010 convention, Research In Motion's founder Mike Lazaridis, presented a live demo of the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook. The video from the keynote and live demo is after the break.

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Download Official BlackBerry PlayBook Ringtones!

With the official release of the BlackBerry PlayBook SDK, developers have been given access to a lot of great tools. Not only is there a few wallpapers from the PlayBook, but also its official ringtone set.

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RIM Introduces New SDK for BlackBerry PlayBook

Today at Adobe MAX, RIM announced the new BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for Adobe AIR. This SDK enables developers to quickly and easily create AIR applications for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet using Adobe's powerful, familiar and industry-leading development tools. BlackBerry PlayBook is the world’s first tablet to be built from the metal up to run Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR applications in a fully integrated, fully optimized fashion.

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Facebook v1.9 Now Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone

Today, a new version of Facebook for BlackBerry is available in BlackBerry Beta Zone. Facebook for BlackBerry v1.9 offers exciting features, making it the most convenient mobile Facebook experience yet.

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OS 6.0.0.284 Could Soon Become Official for BlackBerry Torch 9800

Just the other day OS 6.0.0.284 was spotted for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. As with most spotted OS', there wasn't a leak and no further information. One of our connects let us know that OS 6.0.0.284 may be the next official build for the Torch.

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Wrapsol Unveils 'Clean' Screen Protectors for BlackBerry

Wrapsol has just announced a new line of protective films for the BlackBerry phone, Wrapsol "clean". The new clean films are anti-glare and anti-fingerprint scratch-proof screen protectors that resist build-up of oily residue and dirt leaving your BlackBerry screen looking and feeling "clean". The film also comes with a minor matte finish which helps cut glare for better visibility in full sun or under bright light.

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Screenshot of BlackBerry PlayBook QNX OS Shows Only a Skeleton

Not too long ago at the Gartner Symposium, Research In Motion placed the BlackBerry PlayBook on display. Of course, similar to DevCon 2010, the PlayBook's were behind a thick plastic wall so viewers could not handle the device.

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RadioTime Releases TuneIn Radio App for BlackBerry Devices

RadioTime, Inc., a developer of technology for finding and listening to radio online, announces the release of the BlackBerry version of its TuneIn Radio mobile application. TuneIn Radio, the most popular Internet radio app on iTunes, the Android Market and The Palm App Catalog, features RadioTime's new Song Search technology, which allows users to search for radio stations airing a specific song or artist in real time.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Storm 9530 OS 5.0.0.871

It doesn't appear that the BlackBerry Storm 9530 is dead just yet. OS 5.0.0.797 was the last leaked OS we saw drop. Now OS 5.0.0.871 is here for all Storm 9530 users to rejoice and upgrade too. It isn't OS 6, but it is better than nothing, right?

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Retrevo 2010 Gadget Census Shows BlackBerry U.S. States

The Retrevo 2010 Gadget Consensus has been completed, showing some very interested results. The infographic above gives a nice estimate on which states in the U.S. are primarily home to a specific platform. What kind of state are you?

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 Coming to Bell Mobility November 2nd

So far we've only known a few carriers (Vodafone, Virgin, etc.) to be releasing the BlackBerry Bold 9780. Now we've got confirmation that the Bold 9780 will also release on Bell Mobility.

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HootSuite for BlackBerry Released - Download Public Beta Free

BlackBerry users have been waiting a long time for the public release of HootSuite. That day is here, as they've released a free public beta to download. HootSuite gives BlackBerry fans the tools to update both Facebook and Twitter, plus on-board stats, scheduling and the other core HootSuite web features you rely upon. 

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US Cellular Also Getting the BlackBerry Style 9670?

It seems that Sprint's exclusivity on the BlackBerry Style 9670 may not be very long, if the above screenshot of a promo flyer is correct. Although, Sprint may have an exclusive deal for national carriers, whereas US Cellular is a regional carrier.

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Twinkler Software Announces beSmart App for BlackBerry

Now with beSmart, you can easily switch to apps with new messages with "Intelligence" powered by our "SmartJump" Technology.  Detect notifications from other applications on your device (e.g. new SMS, new Email, new MSN messenger notifications, Twitter, etc.) and easily jump to the corresponding application with one keypress. You never need to search for the application to view these messages or long press "menu" key to switch tasks.

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BlackBerry PlayBook Shown at GITEX; 5300mAh Battery and 64GB Option Noted

At this year's GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) we now get to hear more on the BlackBerry PlayBook from co-CEO Jim Balsillie. When the PlayBook was originally unveiled at this past DevCon 2010, some of the PlayBook's specs were still unknown. However, on some of the slides presented at GITEX, more spec info was announced.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Desktop Manager 2.0.0.46 for Mac

Just the other day we saw the BlackBerry Desktop Manager 2.0 for Mac hit the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Many users were not able to download the new DM 2.0 for Mac since it was in a closed beta. However, someone has dropped it for the world and now every Mac user can enjoy it.

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Video: BlackBerry Style 9670 Promo

The BlackBerry Style 9670 probably is not the most anticipated device, nor the most stylish (to some). Nevertheless, RIM has made a nice promo video for the Style 9670, which does make it look cooler than expected. Hit the break for the video and let us know if you think the Style, well has style.

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RIM and Sprint Announce the BlackBerry Style 9670

We've known about the next BlackBerry flip phone for quite a while. Now, the BlackBerry Style 9670 has been officially acknowledged. Today, Research In Motion and Sprint introduced the BlackBerry Style 9670 – the first full-QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry in a flip form factor. 


With dual high resolution displays, the BlackBerry Style is great for previewing messages, phone calls, music and calendar reminders. Its elegant design allows users to be fashionable while staying connected, and the full QWERTY keyboard makes email, messaging and BlackBerry Messenger easy. Since it’s the second BlackBerry smartphone to ship with BlackBerry 6, the Style’s WebKit browser, integrated social feeds and enhanced multimedia features offer a powerful and engaging BlackBerry experience.

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 2.0 Now Available for Mac in Beta Zone

Mac users are known to lack efficient support from RIM on BlackBerry software products. Users are now reporting that BlackBerry Desktop Manager 2.0 has hit the BlackBerry Beta Zone.

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SocialScope Now Works on BlackBerry Torch and OS 6

Those of you who may have a SocialScope account and you're rocking a BlackBerry Torch, you'll be happy to know that you can now use SocialScope on your Torch. SocialScope has been updated to v0.9.5.147, which is said to be running smoothly.

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BIS 3.2 Released for North American BlackBerry Users

If you haven't already noticed, BlackBerry Internet Service 3.2 (BIS) has officially rolled out to users in North America. You can check out the new features for better syncing and discontinue the use of third party syncing.

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Back In Stock: BlackBerry Torch Leather Holster w/ Swivel Belt Clip for Only $19.99!

We just received more stock of the OEM genuine leather holster with magnetic closure, swivel belt clip for the BlackBerry Torch 9800, priced at only $19.99! (MSRP $29.99) We always try our best to make sure we beat any other price around.

Features:

• OEM BlackBerry Case 
• Genuine Leather 
• Soft Interior ensures scratch protection 
• Sleeper Function 
• Locking Swivel Clip 
• Magnetic Closure

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Verizon Giving the Bold 9650, Tour 9630, & Curve 8530 Updates Today

Verizon Wireless will be giving the BlackBerry Bold 9650, Tour 9630, and Curve 8530 updated software today, as we previously mentioned before. Apparently, these updates are to correct "known issues".

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BlackBerry Style 9670 Promo Material Hitting Sprint Stores

There is now more evidence to show that the BlackBerry Style 9670 will be launching on Sprint very soon. The above image sent to Sprint stores gives employees a nice heads up on what to expect. The Style 9670 may not be the most stylish BlackBerry, but there is still some interest in the device.

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BerryWeather 2.5 Released; Includes Push Notifications, Instant Weather Alerts, & More

BerryWeather, one of the best and most advanced weather apps for BlackBerry, has been updated to version 2.5! This feature rich app has gotten a lot of new updates and fixes, which will surely make BerryWeather a continued success. Full update list after the break.

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Powermat to Bring 'Drop and Charge' Capabilities to BlackBerrys by 2011?

If you have ever used a Powermat for either your BlackBerry or iPhone you'll know that it isn't truly a 'drop and charge' without having to use a special case, etc. If things go well, this may all change by 2011.

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New BlackBerry HS-300 Bluetooth Headset Released

Research In Motion has released their newest bluetooth headset, the HS-300. It is a bit smaller and lacks the leather siding compared to the HS-700. Nevertheless, for the price and optimal compatibility with your BlackBerry, the HS-300 should still be a winner.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 & 9105 OS 5.0.0.921

It has been a while since we last saw a leaked OS for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 and 9105. Now there is OS 5.0.0.921 that has leaked, which is a fairly decent step up from OS 5.0.0.884, but still isn't OS 6. Nevertheless, we imagine it shouldn't be too much longer until we see the Pearl rocking OS 6.

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 Pricing Revealed for Vodafone UK

Have you been thinking about getting the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9780? If you are on Vodafone UK, we've got an early look for you at what the pricing should be for the 'refresh' Bold. There should even be a choice in color.

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