Official: BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 / 9105 OS 5.0.0.748 from Bell Mobility

Have a BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 or 9105? You're in luck as Bell Mobility has officially released OS 5.0.0.748! Remember, if you're not on this carrier you will have to delete the vendor.xml file in order for it to load in Desktop Manager.

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First Image of BlackBerry 9780 Appear

Now here is something great to see. We just showed you the UAProf Doc that proved the existence of the BlackBerry 9780. Now if you needed even further proof, the image above is said to be the first image of the 9780.

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BlackBerry 9780 Shows Up in UAProf Doc; Could Be Onyx Delta?

We initially broke the first news that there was going to be an Onyx refresh codenamed 'Onyx Delta'. It is starting to look like this is true more and more. We threw out 9700a as the model number without really knowing, but now it looks like 9780 might be it.

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InPulse SmartWatch for the BlackBerry Releasing Soon?

We have heard this a few times before, but things now suggest that the InPulse smartwatch from Allerta, inc. could be launching soon for those who pre-ordered the watches.

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Mono 'SenseUI' Theme 50% Off Through This Weekend!

Looking to get a nice crisp and clean looking theme? The 'Mono' theme from BBThemes is based on the Android SenseUI look and feel. If you don't want to spend much on a premium theme, then you are in luck as it is 50% off this weekend!

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More Screenshots of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.0

Earlier this week we did see the first 5 screenshots of the upcoming BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.0 from Research In Motion's 'Inside BlackBerry' blog. We've now been sent a few additional images of DM6 that show a few of the new features and user interface.

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Official: BlackBerry Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.810 from Alltel

It has been a little while since we last saw any kind of OS update for the BlackBerry Bold 9650. Now Alltel users specifically are getting their 9650's updated to OS 5.0.0.810, but for those not on Alltel simply delete the vendor.xml file before loading.

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BlackBerry 9800 Slider Coming to Vodafone UK?

We've heard before that the Blackberry 9800 Slider is a GSM/CDMA device, but will initially be releasing on GSM carriers first. We've now gotten word from our Vodafone connect that Vodafone UK is to be carrying the 9800 Slider.

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MetroPCS Now Offering the BlackBerry Curve 8530

Are you on MetroPCS and looking to switch from the BlackBerry Curve 8330 to the Curve 8530? Now you can, as MetroPCS has officially released the 8530 for only $60 unlimited plan.

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"Death Grip" Your BlackBerry with Xtreme Labs Free Antenna Meter App

You might have heard in the news or on the interwebs about the claims Apple had made about the antenna radios. In a nutshell, for those who may still be in the dark, Apple claimed that by "death gripping" a phone its signal would drastically diminish, much like the new iPhone 4 does due to its poor antenna radio design.

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UberTwitter Beta 8 Now Released to the Public

Ubertwitter has officially released the beta 8 of its popular Twitter app. We showed you a preview of the app's new user interface and features.

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Google Voice for BlackBerry Updated to v0.2.0.2

The Google Voice app has finally been updated to v0.2.0.2 for BlackBerry users. It has been quite some time since the app has been updated, but this update should be well worth the wait.

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 Coming to Beta Zone

The BlackBerry Blog released information that BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 will be coming to BlackBerry Beta Zone in a limited beta. They also released some pictures of the new software and to say the least it is a complete UI overhaul. Hopefully someone will receive an invite soon and we will be able to see more of this valuable piece of software. Hit the jump for all the pictures.

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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.822 for BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900

Driphter.com also was able to get hold of 5.0.0.822 for the 8520 and 8900 Curves. To get it hit the link up for the appropriate device.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 5.0.0.822

Driphter.com, a known hybrid maker, has ended the leaked OS drought. This morning they released 5.0.0.822 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000. This is the first .8XX OS we’ve seen, so we’re grateful for Driphter to release it. If you have a 9000 hit the link for the OS.

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BlackBerry 9800 Slider Setup Video

We are really seeing a lot on the BlackBerry 9800 Slider recently. It would be nice if RIM would go a head and announce the device. Nevertheless, here is a new video showing the setup of the 9800. Video after break...

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Verizon Stopped Testing Of OS 6 for the BlackBerry Storm 2?

According to a “reliable informant”, Verizon was working on some BlackBerry 6 builds for the 9550 Storm 2, but currently have ceased. It is being said that it was possible that Verizon ran into problems making the OS compatible with the device.

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Official Specs of BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

Apparently what will become know as the official specs of the soon-to-be released Curve 3G (aka Kepler 9300) have been leaked. As most predicted and was rumored, there is not too much of a jump from the 8500 series.

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BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Now Available From Cincinnati Bell

Cincinnati Bell users get ready for a nice surprise, your getting the new Pearl 9100. This is a surprise to us to because Cincinnati Bell isn’t a huge carrier. Nevertheless, this is the first USA carrier to receive the Pearl 3G and its great news the their users.

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New Touchscreen BlackBerry 9800 Slated to Launch August 15?

Yesterday, tech site VentureBeat reported that according to BlackBerry Partners Fund’s John Albright, the BlackBerry 9800 (aka the Slider) will hit the market August 15 on AT&T. This device was sort of a mystery to all BB addicts because it was unmarked by a carrier (except in the video where it showed AT&T), had BlackBerry 6 running fully, and even still has no name.

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BlackBerry 6 Multimedia Experience Gets Plugged By RIM Blog

Today BlackBerry Blog posted an entire feature on BlackBerry 6, specifically its multimedia features. According to the article the multimedia team focused on delivering an "intuitive multimedia experience right out of the box." The author, Vikram, picks out his favorite parts of the experience and shares some awesome pictures of the OS in action. Hit the jump for all of them.

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BBM v5.0.1.32 Coming Soon to App World Test Center

App World users be ready for a huge app to hit the Test Center. BlackBerryOS reported BlackBerry Messenger v5.0.1.32 coming to the Center in BlackBerry App World. The version of BBM was just recently released to the BlackBerry Beta Zone, but surprisingly the sudden public release means RIM plans on releasing 5.0.1.32 to the public.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 Nominated for T3 Gadget Awards 2010

Research In Motion had announced on their Twitter account that they are a contender for the 2010 T3 Gadget Awards. The Bold 9700 is the device up for the award.

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FourSquare for BlackBerry Updated to v1.9

The FourSquare team has been working hard to get their version of the BlackBerry app to correct bugs and add new features. Today version 1.9 has been released for all to download.

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SugarSync BlackBerry App Now Lets You Stream Music From the Cloud

SugarSync let us know that they have released a new updated version of their app for BlackBerry. Users can now stream music from their cloud-based SugarSync storage account to their BlackBerry handheld devices.

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New Text’nDrive Safe Driving App Released for BlackBerry

Text’nDrive let us know that the BlackBerry version of their app has released. Text’nDrive reads out your e-mails and SMS text messages. This new app also lets you reply by voice for truly safe driving.

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BlackBerry Curve 9300 Headed to Vodafone UK; Possibly in Q3

It seems the Curve 9300 is really starting to hit the lime-light regularly here. Our Vodafone UK connect just sent us this image of their approved software list, which shows that the BlackBerry Curve 9300 has been approved. This most certainly confirms the 9300 will be hitting the UK.

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Rogers Getting BlackBerry Curve 9300 in Exclusive Color in Q3?

As of late, the BlackBerry Curve 9300 is beginning to stick in the news. It appears that Rogers Wireless is going to be the nesxt in line to offer the "Curve 3G"

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BlackBerry Storm3 Details Leaked in Training Slide?

At last, perhaps some solid evidence pointing to the existence of the BlackBerry Storm3 could be this training slide. Until now, we haven't seen any tangible evidence to support that a new Storm device would be releasing.

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New GPS-Free Geolocation Service for BlackBerry Developers

RIM has introduced a new service for BlackBerry developers that allows you to query for a location without being dependent on GPS. This service is free for developers, as it lets you get a location fix in seconds using nearby cell tower information.

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Bell Getting the BlackBerry Curve 9300; Branded as Curve 3G

An upcoming device that may not have too many people eager with anticipation is the Curve 9300 aka Kepler. However, this new leaked flyer shows that the carrier, Bell, will be one of the first to release it as the Curve 3G.

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RIM Hypes BlackBerry 6 on Twitter

It is no mystery that BlackBerrys will be getting the new OS dubbed 'BlackBerry 6' some time by the end of 2010. So far we have seen two official promotional videos to add to the hype.

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BlackBerry Storm3, Curve3, and Tablet Rumored to Hit Verizon for the Holidays?

According to a new rumor we may see Verizon Wireless getting a few new BlackBerry devices this coming 2010 Holiday season. If you're a Verizon customer you might want to keep an eye out for the Storm3, Curve3, and even the tablet!

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BlackBerry OS 6.0 Video Walk-Through on 9800 Slider

We have seen a few videos of OS 6.0 so far. However, this video walk-through is running OS 6.0.0.100, which is only a small step up from .91, but was used in previous videos. In this new video we can see that OS 6.0 is starting to look more like the promo videos from RIM. Hit the break for the video...

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BlackBerry OS 6.0 Multi-Media Overview Video

The current multimedia capabilities for OS 5.0 haven't been all too terrible. There is now a nice video showing the navigational and other improvements in OS 6.0. Hit the break for the video...

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BlackBerry Webkit Browser Comparison Video

It is no secret that the current BlackBerry browser is archaic in comparison to that of the iPhone or Android devices. We now have a nice video to show just how much the BlackBerry browser in OS 6.0 has been improved. Hit the break for the video...

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