First Live Images of BlackBerry 6 Running on a Bold 9650

We know there are a lot of people with older BlackBerrys (9650, 9700, and 9100/9105) that are dying to get OS 6.0 on their device. We showed you not long ago a few screen captures of OS 6 on a Bold 9650. Now we have new photos of BlackBerry 6 physically running on a living 9650.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Torch 9800 OS 6.0.0.141

It was not very long ago that the first BlackBerry Torch 9800 was leaked. Now there is OS 6.0.0.141 for those with older prerelease devices and others who would like to make hybrids.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Storm 9530 OS 5.0.0.797

It has been a while since Storm 9530 users have received any love. Luckily today they're getting OS 5.0.0.797! There isn't any word on how it runs or what is new.

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Video: BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Storm2 in Acid3 Test

While we were at the BlackBerry Torch 9800 press event we took the device and put the 9800's webkit browser through an Acid3 test. For comparison, we took a Storm2 and raced it against the 9800. Video after the break.

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Video: AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 Promo

While at the RIM and AT&T event we were shown a nice promo video for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. The video is about 2min and it appears as though it may be displayed at AT&T retail stores. Hit the break for the video.

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Video: AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 TV Commercial Before It Airs

While we were at the RIM and AT&T event, we were shown how the BlackBerry Torch 9800 was going to be marketed. This is the TV commercial that will officially air this coming Thursday. Hit the break for the video.

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Video: AT&T and RIM Discuss Collaboration on the BlackBerry Torch 9800

Chris Hall, Senior Director of Product Management at AT&T and Carlo Chiarello Vice President GSM/UMTS Business Unit RIM discuss collaboration to bring the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 to market. Video after break.

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First Impressions on the BlackBerry Torch 9800, OS 6.0, and Webkit Browser

After the exclusive press event in NYC, I finally got some hands on time with the BlackBerry Torch 9800. The main two things I needed to know, were 1) what's the webkit browser like? and 2) how does the BlackBerry 6 experience compare to the current OS 5.0 offerings? Also, how does the new form factor feel, is it top heavy?

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Photos: RIM and AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 Event in NYC

Today we had the chance to be at the exclusive RIM and AT&T event where they officially announced the BlackBerry Torch 9800. BlackBerry 6 was also given an additional walk-through and shown on the 9800. Hit the break for all the photos from the event. Also, the image above is what was in the Monolith's at AT&T stores!

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Photos: RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 Event in London

While some of us were at the RIM and AT&T event in NYC, we also went to a simultaneousness event in London, England. The VP for RIM EMEA was there to answer questions. Hit the break for a few more photos of the new BlackBerry Torch 9800.

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RIM Says It Cannot Comply With Governments Requests for Consumers Data

While we were at the simultaneous Torch 9800 announcement event in London, we were given a note concerning RIMs position on consumer privacy. This has quickly become a focal point for RIM as consumer privacy concerns have spurred over the recent troubles with the UAE, Indian, Chinese, and Russian governments.

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Rdio Social Music Service Launches App for BlackBerry

Today the founders of Skype and KazZaA have released Rdio, a social music service app, for BlackBerry. For $9.99/month, you can access seven million songs, listen to as much as you like.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Appears on Vodafone UK Website!

Oh, look another surprise. Ok, maybe not since we told you that Vodafone UK was going to get the BlackBerry Torch 9800! Vodafone is definitely no longer just testing the Torch 9800 as it now appears on their website.

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Supporting BlackBerry Widgets on BlackBerry 6

With the announcement of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and more details on BlackBerry 6, the BlackBerry Dev Blog is giving us a chance to preview the latest WebKit rendering engine with their BlackBerry Widgets

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More Hi-Res Renders of the BlackBerry Torch 9800

RIMs Public Relations sent us a few hi-res renders of the soon to release BlackBerry Torch 9800. These have yet to be posted in the media gallery of the official RIM website. The Torch is looking sleek and sexy!

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Simulator Now Available for Developers

Are you a BlackBerry app or theme developer? Good news for you as the simulator for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 has officially released. Lets' hope we see some amazing new apps and themes for OS 6!

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BlackBerry 6: Another Sneak Peek Video

With the announcement of the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 and even further information on the next OS, BlackBerry 6, it is only right that we get a new inside look video of the OS in action. Video after break...

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Now Live on BlackBerry.com!

If you want to see even more of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, it has just been made visible on the official BlackBerry website. The Torch is being touted at the "best BlackBerry ever!".

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PRESS RELEASE: RIM Announces Java SDK to Support New BlackBerry 6

User Interface Enhancements, Web Kit Browser Support and New Services Make it Easier to Build Compelling and Fresh Applications for BlackBerry Smartphones

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced a new Java SDK to support BlackBerry® 6, a highly anticipated new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones. BlackBerry® Java SDK v6.0 takes advantage of new UI features, offers deeper integration with BlackBerry smartphones, access to new and enhanced services and support for rendering and porting content to the new WebKit-based browser.  

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PRESS RELEASE: RIM Unleashes BlackBerry 6

Waterloo, Ontario – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced BlackBerry® 6, a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones that retains the trusted connectivity features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 features a redesigned interface that seamlessly works with a touch screen and trackpad, expanded messaging capabilities that simplify managing social media and RSS feeds, an advanced multimedia experience that rivals the best in the industry, a convenient new Universal Search tool, and a new and efficient WebKit-based browser that renders web pages quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience.

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PRESS RELEASE: AT&T AND RESEARCH IN MOTION IGNITE CUSTOMERS WITH THE NEW BLACKBERRY TORCH

BlackBerry Torch Smartphone First to Feature New BlackBerry 6. Combines New Touch Screen Experience with Easy-To-Use Keyboard and Rich WebKit Browser. First Smartphone to Support AT&T’s Next Generation Messaging Experience, and First to Offer Locations Feature. New BlackBerry App World Pre-installed with Carrier Billing Support

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Officially Appears on AT&T Website!

The time has come and you can now view the BlackBerry Torch 9800 on AT&T's website! It was not a big surprise that we would see the announcement of the 9800, but who's ready for it?!

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Google Ad Shows BlackBerry 'Torch' Name

It appears as though the ad campaign for the BlackBerry 9800 may have started just a little too early. The ad outs the official name of the 9800 to be 'Torch'.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Slider Gets FCC Approval

Just today, luckily in time for the AT&T and RIM joint conference, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 has received FCC Approval. It is no mystery this device has AT&T frequencies.

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BlackBerry 6 to Include Finger Print Scanning Ability?

One of our readers sent this in to us wondering if it could be true that there might be finger print scanning abilities with BlackBerry 6. We did show you a patent that was filed not long ago for finger print scanning technology.

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Leaked Developers Briefing Document Shows BlackBerry 6 APIs

If you are a developer who has been paitently waiting to receive more information on BlackBerry 6, then wait no longer. Leaked document for developers briefing shows the newest APIs for BlackBerry 6. One thing that is really interesting is the Curve 8500 shows up in this document. Could this device really be getting OS 6.0?

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Over 1,000 BlackBerry 6 Icons and Images Leaked

We heard about this in a forum a few days ago that a few of the BlackBerry 6 icons had been leaked. Theme builders everywhere have been putting together free 'OS 6' like themes. Now you too can get in on the action with all of the leaked icons and images.

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IM+ Lite for BlackBerry Updated to v8.5.1

Earlier this month IM+ Pro was updated, but the ad-supported version was not. Luckily, for those who have the Lite version, you can get updated to version 8.5.1.

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.0 Releasing August 10th?

Earlier this morning we heard on twitter from those in the know that BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.0 would be officially releasing on August 10th. This is only 8 days away! This is a good sign as it preps the market for OS 6.

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Official: BlackBerry Storm1 9500 OS 5.0.0.841 from Vodafone Germany

Is it Christmas? No, but the Storm2 9500 users just got a huge update! 9500 users haven't seen a new OS since 5.0.0.484, and so this is a long over due upgrade. It is being said that this update is official from Vodafone Germany on this page. However, we couldn't find it, but here it is anyway.

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Google Maps 4.4 Releases with Places for BlackBerry

As predicted, Google Maps has released for the BlackBerry with the places feature. At first only Android users were able to enjoy this feature, but luckily now BlackBerry users can too.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.862

It has been a very long time since we have had a Bold 9700 leak. The last one was OS 5.0.0.743, but today we have OS 5.0.0.862 for all of the starved 9700 users. No word yet on how well this OS performs.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9300 OS 5.0.0.846

In less than 12 days we will see the Curve 9300 release in the US on Cincinnati Bell. We aren't sure what OS the 9300 will be releasing with. However, here is OS 5.0.0.846 for hybrid builders and soon to be 9300 owners, if the device releases with a lower OS.

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Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 9330 OS 5.0.0.857

We have heard about the Curve 9330 being the CDMA version of the 9300, but still had not seen any evidence of the 9330's existence except for a UAProf doc. Now we have a full blown OS, which is still on platform 4.2, while its brother the 9300 is on platform 6.3.

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