BlackBerry Pearl With Traditional Keypad On Its Way

During the holidays of 2009 we told you that we had received "confirmed" word on a new low-grade BlackBerry Pearl in development. We had nothing to show for, except for you to take our word that the information was and is correct. If patent images are enough to seal the deal for your trust, then let it be settled by the image above of the aforementioned Pearl. 

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First BlackBerry Magnum Images Appear Online

Our friend @cellguru who is in the process of building a mobile phone accessory store The Cellular Guru has uncovered the first live image of a BlackBerry Magnum. While this device is apparently no longer in production to be released, it does have a new rumored successor, the Dakota. What sets apart the Magnum from the Dakota is a trackpad is said to be added to the Dakota. We touched on a few specs we've heard about the Dakota before.

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Research In Motion Getting Serious About Finger Print Scanning for BlackBerry Devices?

Just when you thought your BlackBerry could not get any more secure, it would appear that it may, soon enough. According to a patent that we've been given, which was filed on February 26, 2009 and updated on January 12, 2010, it clearly defines the implementation of finger print scanning technology.

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