Vonage Mobile Released for Blackberry

10/05/2009 01:48:00 PM View Comments

Vonage has released its free-to-download mobile app for the Blackberry. You get a $1 credit just for downloading. Vonage Mobile allows you to dial directly or through your address book. The app knows you're making an international call and automatically routes it through our low-cost international network. You pay only our low international rates† and use your local cellphone minutes.


Features Include:
  • Make low-cost international calls
    Call any landline or mobile phone worldwide at incredibly low rates. International calling is inexpensive with Vonage Mobile for the BlackBerry®.
  • Works on cellular
    No matter where you are in the U.S., if you have cellular service, you can use Vonage Mobile for low-cost international calling. (Carrier roaming charges may apply when outside your calling area)
  • Easy to install
    Click on “Free Download” on this page and enter your phone number when prompted. We’ll send you an SMS (text message) with a link to download Vonage Mobile. Just follow the simple steps on your device to install. We’ll even give you a credit to make your first international call. (Standard text messaging rates may apply)
  • Simple calling process
    Making Vonage Mobile calls on a BlackBerry® is easy. When you dial an international number from the U.S., we’ll simply place the call with Vonage Mobile. And you’ll only use local minutes. (Carrier roaming charges may apply when outside your calling area)
  • Pay as you go
    With Vonage Mobile you only pay for the calls you make†. Simply set up your refill amount and credit/debit card information and we’ll automatically refill your account when you’re running low. No worries.



Storm 2 and Bold 9700 for Sale and Pre-order

10/05/2009 01:30:00 PM View Comments

Negri Electronics has started taking pre-orders for the Blackberry Bold 9700 'Onyx' for $745.50. The Blackberry Storm 2 9520 Odin has also been listed for sale (shipping immediately, it's not on pre-order) for $755.50. If only they could supply some more specs and additional information that would be great. Nevertheless, you can expect to see these two devices very soon at carrier retail stores!




Blackberry Bold 9700 Onyx Preview

10/05/2009 01:17:00 PM View Comments

The Vietnamese website Tinhte put together a very detailed preview for the Blackberry Bold 9700 'Onyx'. In the video they show an introduction to the OS and compare the Onyx to other models like the 8900 and 9000.


Blackberry Bold Onyx 9700 Photos

10/05/2009 01:13:00 PM View Comments

You would think that the Blackberry Bold 'Onyx' 9700 was the most popular pre-release Blackberry with the immense amount of leaked images and video. Here are a few good-quality photos of the Onyx. This black beauty keep looking better and better each time.






See more photos here

Blackberry Essex Photos

10/04/2009 02:12:00 PM View Comment

Here are a few leaked images of the Blackberry Essex. The device is still in its wrapper, which explains why the Trackpad looks odd. The upcoming Essex will have:
  • CDMA Replacement for the Tour (aka Tour 2)
  • Better Camera
  • Trackpad (like the Tour)
  • Wi-Fi




Blackberry Dakota Gets Liquid Lens Tech?

10/04/2009 12:03:00 PM View Comments

The Blackberry Dakota is an upcoming touchscreen GSM device. It was just recently announced by the Blackberry ninja, Sal, that the Blackberry Dakota will have liquid lens technology. How does it work? It has a new fluid lens camera technology that has no moving parts. The new lens mimics how the human eye works to focus and see. This will be an amazing feature on a Blackberry device, and unlike any other smartphone. In a test conducted by Philips Research it was found that, "the focal range provided by the demonstrator extends from 5 cm to infinity and it is extremely fast: switching over the full focal range is obtained in less than 10 ms." We look forward to the day when we can take amazing photos, unlike the current Blackberrys.


Read more about liquid lens tech: here


Blackberry Storm 2 9550 Wi-Fi Video

10/04/2009 11:41:00 AM View Comments

Here is a nice video of the Blackberry Storm 2 9550 browsing the web using Wi-Fi. The only thing bad about the video is it doesn't show the Storm 2 trying to load a full webpage, it only shows mobile versions. Naturally, a mobile site is quick to pull up, so I'd like to see how quickly a full page loads.

Blackberry Storm 2 9550 Emulator in Verizon System

10/04/2009 11:11:00 AM View Comments

If you thought the Storm 2 wasn't ever going to get here anytime soon, well you're in luck. The Blackberry Storm 2 9550 emulator has arrived for Verizon employee training and customer service. It really would suggest that the release is likely for October 25th! We can't wait, but why hasn't it been advertised?




Blackberry Bold 9700 and 8530 in Bell's System

10/03/2009 09:00:00 AM View Comments

The Canadian-based company Bell seems to be getting the Blackberry Bold 9700 and Blackberry Curve 8530 very soon. Although the prices seem a bit steep in the leaked images below from BGR, you can expect the price to go down with a carrier contract. The Bold 9700 is listed as HSPA, could Bell be launching HSPA alongside the Blackberry Bold 9700?




RIM Building a Netbook?

10/02/2009 08:38:00 AM View Comments

Here is some interesting information pertaining to Research In Motion building a netbook? Wow, here are the details:
"It will be powered by an Intel Processor, 2 GB RAM and 120 GB hard drive. In essence, a basic machine suitable for daily mobile computing and more. Some other hardware specs include 10-inch LCD display, ethernet port, USB, SD medial slot and a DVDRW disk drive. It will be equipped with an internal 3G module that will supports a certain unnamed CDMA network for seamless connectivity as well as a SIM card slot."
It would amazing to see what RIM could cook-up for this. But what kind of OS would this netbook run on? 

Thanks BBOS

New BlackBerry Atlas Images

10/02/2009 08:34:00 AM View Comments

BerryReview got their hands on some nice pre-release images from Negri Electronics. As we previously mentioned, the BlackBerry Atlas is another Bold, with a target market for China and East Asia. From the photos you can see it is running OS 5.0.0.239.






BlackBerry Atlas Pre-Release Preview

10/02/2009 08:30:00 AM View Comments

Sal put together a nice video showing you and inside look at the BlackBerry Atlas.


RIM's Twitter App Releasing November 16th?

10/01/2009 11:22:00 AM View Comments

Our favorite Blackberry ninjas, Sal and his gang, have reported that the rumored Twitter app that is in development by Research In Motion will be releasing November 16th. It was also said that the new Twitter app will have a built in push feature so you will no longer have to manually refresh. This will significantly help when watching others updates and will most likely shame all other 3rd party apps.



BIS 2.8 Coming October 3rd?

10/01/2009 11:14:00 AM View Comments

Crackberry got a tip today that BIS 2.8 will be brought to the Americas during an outage on October 3rd. I know many people are ready for this upgrade, which will hopefully end some of the nationwide outages we reported earlier.



"There is a RIM infrastructure upgrade scheduled for 10/03/2009 at 2:01:00 AM EST. During the maintenance window RIM will update the BIS Platform to Version 2.8 that supports the Americas; according to RIM all Blackberry Internet Services are expected to be down for 240 minutes. According to RIM this will affect all carriers on the North America Relay." 

Blackberry Pearl 9100 Image?

9/30/2009 11:47:00 PM View Comments

The German site BlogBerry.de was sent in the image below of the Blackberry Pearl 9100, or as rumor has it the 'Striker' or 'Stratus'. The image shows the next Pearl to have an 8-way Trackpad, just like the new Curve 8520 and upcoming Bold 9700. It also features a SureType keypad.


Hopefully we can add this to the: 16 New Blackberrys in 2010

New Storm 2 vs Old Storm 2 Hardware Video

9/30/2009 11:32:00 PM View Comments

Salomondrin posted a new video comparing the newest Blackberry Storm 2 hardware to the older Blackberry Storm 2 9520 hardware. This video shows just how RIM is constantly improving their phones. Sal says to pay close attention to the light leaks from the bottom of the screen and the clicking of the screen.



Thanks for another great video!

Blackberry YouTube Channel Launched

9/30/2009 11:21:00 PM View Comments

For those who are fairly new to Blackberrys or looking to learn more, the official Blackberry YouTube channel has launched. You can find videos on how to access the web, e-mail, create bookmarks, download ringtones, just about everything. Check it out: here


Blackberry Bold White Shows up in AT&T

9/30/2009 11:16:00 PM View Comments

BGR was sent an inventory image of AT&T showing the Blackberry Bold White. There was much speculation if the white Bold was real or an aftermarket case. As you can see, one would assume the Blackberry Bold white is very real, and looks quite beautiful.



New Storm 2 and Bold 9700 Photos

9/30/2009 11:11:00 PM View Comments

New photos of his Blackberry Storm 2 and Blackberry Bold 9700.









Storm 2 Coming October 25th?

9/30/2009 10:54:00 PM View Comments

BGR was sent a Best Buy inventory image showcasing the Blackberry Storm 2 9550 dummy phone release date. This is very important, as the retail Storm 2 will likely be sent to the stores either before or soon after the dummy units. It was also shown to have a price tag of $599, without a carrier contract.