Contest: Unlocked BlackBerry Torch 9800

8/14/2010 11:02:00 AM 509 comments




Congratulations: Mondo_vixen, for winning a Torch. We thank each and every person that participated. Look for more giveaways this month as we celebrate our birthday!

Really love the Torch 9800, but aren't eligible for the upgrade? No worries, as you have a chance to win one (1) unlocked AT&T-branded BlackBerry Torch 9800 in celebration of our 1yr Birthday! This is Research In Motion's best BlackBerry yet, and we're happy to share the excitement with one lucky winner.

Research In Motion Working on BlackBerrys with External Antennas?

8/13/2010 11:40:00 PM 6 comments


One of our connects dropped us this image of a BlackBerry Pearl 9100 with an external antenna. Apparently, there are a lot of devices in Waterloo, Canada (RIM's headquarters) that have these bands around them with a hole broken open at the internals of the antenna.

UberTwitter Updated to v0.985

8/13/2010 11:05:00 AM View Comment


UberTwitter has been working diligently on their Twitter app for BlackBerry. UberTwitter has officially been updated to v0.985 to correct many of the lagging and other bugs experience by users.

Photos: BBM Lounge Event Sponsored by RIM

8/13/2010 10:56:00 AM View Comments


Last Saturday (August 7th) there was the first BBM Lounge Event, Sponsored by Research In Motion and thrown by Xomad. We got the invite, but unfortunately were not able to attend and meet Monique and the others behind this awesome event. Nevertheless, here are some of the photos and special guest list from the party.

Leaked: BlackBerry Clamshell 9670 OS 6.0.0.151

8/13/2010 09:58:00 AM 2 comments


It is generally a very good sign to see OS' drop for devices that have yet to be released. We typically see these devices launch up to a month or more after an OS has been dropped. While, we agree this isn't useful for most, we're sure the hybrid builders or those with a 9670 will enjoy it.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Now On Sale Through AT&T

8/12/2010 10:23:00 AM View Comment


AT&T and Research In Motion have officially released the BlackBerry Torch 9800. This is RIM's first ever touch-screen and full QWERTY hybrid device.

Review: BlackBerry Torch 9800 and OS 6.0

8/11/2010 03:45:00 PM 5 comments


The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is a bit of a revolution, at least for current BlackBerry users. This is Research In Motion's first ever touch-screen and physical QWERTY keyboard hybrid device. We've put the Torch 9800 through a series of business and general consumer day-to-day use. We give you our unbiased thoughts and show you whether or not the Torch 9800 is the "best BlackBerry ever" and if OS 6 lives up to the hype.

Exclusive BlackBerry Torch 9800 Launch Party Tonight in LA

8/11/2010 03:40:00 PM View Comments


Research In Motion and AT&T are really pushing the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 as their flagship device. As such, they are throwing an exclusive launch party in Los Angeles to showcase the Torch.

Video: BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Apple iPhone 4 in Boot Time

8/10/2010 11:27:00 PM 10 comments


We took the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and put it head to head against the Apple iPhone 4 to see which one had the faster boot time. It was bit difficult to accurately assess which one was faster, but you decide. Video after break.

Video: BlackBerry Torch vs Storm2 9550 vs Curve 8530 in Boot Time

8/10/2010 11:20:00 PM View Comments


We took the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 and put it head to head with the Storm2 9550 and Curve 8530 to see who had the fastest boot time after a full battery pull. Video after break.

Leaked: BlackBerry Clamshell 9670 Simulator v6.0.0.151

8/10/2010 11:06:00 PM View Comment


Don't have a Clamshell 9670? No worries, as there is the device simulator floating around. If you're a developer or a hybrid maker you may find this device simulator version 6.0.0.151 to your advantage.

BlackBerry Messenger v5.0.1.38 Officially Released!

8/10/2010 08:56:00 PM View Comment


Didn't get to be apart of the BBM testing in BlackBerry Beta Zone? No worries, as BlackBerry Messenger version 5.0.1.38 has officially released to the public.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Coming Soon to MTS

8/10/2010 01:19:00 PM 4 comments


In a recent flyer for the Canadian carrier, MTS, it shows the BlackBerry Bold 9650 as "Coming Soon". It is good to see that this device hasn't been killed off just yet.

BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 Officially Released

8/10/2010 12:45:00 PM View Comment


It looks as though we heard correctly, as BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 has officially released. Currently only the PC version has been released and unfortunately Mac users are still left behind (never understood why).

Video: BlackBerry Torch 9800 Gets Unboxed

8/09/2010 10:22:00 PM View Comments


We know there are already plenty of unboxing videos for the BlackBerry Torch 9800, but we just got one ourselves and thought we'd do one anyways. The Torch 9800 will be out on AT&T this coming Thursday, August 12th. Video is after the break.

BlackBerry Internet Service 3.2 Details Leaked

8/09/2010 02:08:00 PM View Comments


So far the new e-mail features in BIS have been slowly upgraded. We've heard we won't be getting all the necessary e-mail client and ability to erase BIS accounts until BIS 3.4 is rolled out. Nevertheless, here are the leaked details for BIS 3.2, after the break.

BlackBerry 'BlackPad' Tablet to be Manufactured by Quanta; 8 Million Produced by 2011?

8/09/2010 10:26:00 AM 6 comments


There is apparently new evidence to suggest that the BlackBerry 'BlackPad' tablet is getting manufactured by Quanta. Initially, it is being said that 2 million BlackPad units will be produced.

RIM Officially Announces the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

8/09/2010 10:09:00 AM View Comments


It wasn't very long from leak to officially announcement of the new Curve 3G 9300. This device will be releasing with OS 5, but based on carrier testing could see OS 6. T-Mobile has already issued an official statement saying they will be supporting OS 6. Things are looking good for anyone who might be upgrading to  the Curve 3G 9300 when it comes out on T-Mobile and possibly Verizon.

PRESS RELEASE

New addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series is fast, easy-to-use, richly-featured and BlackBerry 6 ready
Waterloo, Ontario - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G, an exciting addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world  and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.