Storm2 and Bold 9700 OS Leaks!

10/14/2009 03:00:00 PM View Comments

That's right, OS 2.0.0.287 for the Blackberry Storm2 9520 and OS 5.0.0.296 have been leaked even before the phones have released. If you were lucky enough to get a pre-release of one of these devices you're in again in luck.


As always we've uploaded the OS' onto our servers. You can download them here:

- Blackberry Storm2 9520 OS 5.0.0.287

- Blackberry Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.296

*DISCLAIMER* - DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK. BBLEAKS.COM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MALFUNCTIONS OR DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR.

Verizon Takes Down Storm2 Date from Device Blog

10/14/2009 01:13:00 PM View Comments

Some of you may recall the image that was leaked of the Verizon device blog showing a launch date of October 21st. We've just been tipped by one of our Verizon ninjas that the date has been taken down from the device blog. Why now would Verizon decide to take the date off? It doesn't make sense when the original has already been leaked. Is there going to be a delayed launch, silent launch, or nothing at all?



Palm Pre Dies of Alcohol Poisoning

10/14/2009 12:46:00 AM View Comments

I'm hoping that everyone saw the awesome video of the 'waterproof' Blackberry. Well, now there is a new contender for the 'how long can my phone last while submerged in liquid' title. Here's a pretty funny video of the Palm Pre getting drowned in beer. I wonder how well a Blackberry would do..hmmm.


Verizon Confirms Storm2 - Well, Sort of

10/14/2009 12:31:00 AM View Comments

In a recent article published by the New York Times, they interview Lowell C. McAdam, the CEO of Verizon, on the next Blackberry Storm. McAdam had traveled to the Verizon store in NYC. He happened to be carrying around the Storm2 for a few weeks and brought it with him on the trip. While at the Verizon store he stopped a few college kids to show them the Storm2.


“I let them play with the second-generation Storm device,” he said. “They came back and said ‘Oh, my gosh.’ They were very excited. This is what they hoped the original Storm should be.”





Something else that is very interesting of the New York Times article is that in it they say, "This week, Verizon and R.I.M. are trying again with a Storm do-over, the Storm 2." Does the New York Times know something no one else does? They use the words 'this week', could this mean the Storm2 will be officially announced this week or released this week? Oh, the frustration of not knowing! We'll see soon enough. 

Get Your FREE T-Mobile Blackberry

10/13/2009 11:56:00 PM View Comments

Are you an applications developer? Good, you can get a free Blackberry from T-Mobile. Actually, you have a limit of 5 free Blackberrys. Wow, 5 Blackberrys for free? T-Mobile must be looking for so additional lines to add to their network to offer such an incredible promotion. Go ahead and call them at 1-866-464-8662 (select option 3) and mention promotional code 7490TMOFAV. Check out the T-Mobile page here.


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Storm2 Launching October 21st?

10/13/2009 11:35:00 PM View Comments

An internal Verizon e-mail has been leaked showing a launch date for the Blackberry Storm2 to be October 21st. In the e-mail it also says that the 'What's New' video will arrive Oct. 12th and released on Oct, 13th. However, we've confirmed this video and additional training has already started. Could Verizon be pushing the date even earlier?



Blackberry Storm Clone Running Android

10/13/2009 05:36:00 PM View Comments

We've seen some Blackberry Storm clones that haven't been all too great. Could this one be a true mock of the original Blackberry Storm? Hardly. A Chinese company has made the 'Broncho A1' to imitate the Storm 1. They even gave it a circular trackpad! It's specs aren't all too special with the Broncho A1 sporting 600MHz CPU, 3.2-inch touchscreen (similar to HTC Hero), 3.2 megapixel camera, FM Radio, WiFi, and GPS. The only downer about the Broncho A1 is it's available RAM is only 128mb. Don't think you'll be using a lot of apps with this device.



Here we even see President Obama supporting the 'Blockberry Storm'



More images of the Broncho A1 after break...

AT&T White Bold Releasing October 18th

10/13/2009 04:43:00 PM View Comments

It is now confirmed that the white Blackberry Bold will be releasing October 18th on AT&T. Research In Motion pretty much unofficially announced it was coming by debuting it at this past CTIA. However, AT&T decided to announce it on, well, facebook? Strange, but, the white Bold will retail for $199.99 AFTER REBATE! A bit high for a Blackberry that's been out for over a year, especially with the coming arrival of the Blackberry Bold 9700 (Onyx).






Check out the Facebook page here.

Verizon Storm2 Dummy Phones and Accessories Arrive

10/13/2009 04:27:00 PM View Comments

The Blackberry Storm2 dummy phones and OEM accessories have started arriving at Verizon stores nationwide. When could the Storm2 be releasing? It's expected to be releasing on October 16th on Vodafone, and some Verizon reps have stated October 20th for Verizon. Nevertheless, having Verizon received the dummy phones is a shear sign that a release is imminent!



 

More Storm2 Verizon Flyers

10/13/2009 11:03:00 AM View Comments

We saw the 'Buy One Get One' flyer for the Blackberry Storm2 just yesterday, now here is some more. This flyer doesn't show much except for the Storm2 beside the Tour. There isn't any additional info except an interesting code at the bottom: BLKBN40X281009. Could this show the announcement date or release date of 10/28/2009? Or could it simply show the size of the flyer (40in.x28in.) with a 10/09 hanging date? Your guess is as good as ours. What do you think?




 


Storm2 Listed on Vodafone Germany Website

10/13/2009 01:12:00 AM View Comments

This image shows the Blackberry Storm2 on the Vodafone Germany website. No need to translate this, all it says are a few of the most commonly known features of the Storm 9520; Wi-Fi, 3.2 megapixel camera, etc. We're supposed to be expecting an official announcement on the Storm2 this coming week from RIM and Vodafone. We're eagerly waiting for this bad boy to release, are you?

See it for yourself here.

Storm 2 for £30 a month in UK

10/12/2009 05:37:00 PM View Comments

Get ready everyone in the UK, the Blackberry Storm 2 is approaching next week! Carphone Warehouse in Cornwall, UK put up another flyer. This time the flyers shows the Blackberry Storm 2 for only £30 ($47.40 USD) a month! We're not sure if this price will be for a 18 month or 24 month contract. This is still much lesser then expected and could be going hand-in-hand with Verizon's possible 'buy one get one' promotion for their Storm 2 release.





Storm 2 Verizon Training Begins Again

10/12/2009 02:16:00 PM View Comments

Not too long ago we saw an image, emulator, and video of the Blackberry Storm 2 training for Verizon customer service reps. We then heard all of the Storm2 info had been taken down because of an error with the Storm 2 emulator. Apparently, when transitioning into landscape view it rendered the emulator null. Now we're getting reports that the Storm 2 emulator isn't back just yet, but that Verizon is requiring all customer service reps to take a full training course. So if your Verizon rep tells you he/she doesn't know anything about the Storm 2...you can call BS on it!

Storm 2 Verizon Buy One Get One Flyer?

10/12/2009 01:45:00 PM View Comments

Some more tangible evidence that the Storm 2 will be arriving in Verizon stores at some point in the near future. This Buy One Get One ad features the new storm with what appears to be a new stock undersea background image. What other new and exciting features await!? Ringtones? Theme options? Oh the suspense!

Storm 2 Accessories Arrive at Best Buy

10/12/2009 08:23:00 AM View Comments

If you didn't already think the launch for the Storm 2 was close enough, now accessories have been arriving at Best Buy. The below shows that this particular accessory is a silicone gel cover. Sometimes Best Buy uses many codenames for upcoming Blackberrys, but as you can see they use all three 'names' for this device: Storm 2, Odin, and 9550.




Video Shows Blackberry Atlas Browser Speed

10/12/2009 08:18:00 AM View Comments

The Blackberry Atlas is an upcoming Blackberry, that the ninja Sal has been getting his hands on. He noticed that the browser seemed to pull up pages very quickly. Here's a video of the Blackberry Atlas against a Blackberry Bold.


Sunday Funday Give-a-way: Radio Saver

10/10/2009 08:53:00 PM View Comments

Starting today we will begin our new Sunday contest we will have every week. Each contest we will give away themes, apps, and other great prizes. Here is our first contest:

We're giving way 20 copies of Radio Saver!



"Greatly extend your battery life with Radio Saver! Do you live, work, or play in an area with bad service? Ever see how quickly having bad service can kill your battery? Let Radio Saver intelligently manage your radio for you saving battery in the process.

Unlike other similar products, Radio Saver is the only app to intelligently monitor your service and automatically handle turning your radio off and on for you--no need for preset timers which cause you to miss calls and emails even when you are in areas of full service!"
Give-a-way Guidelines:
  • Register on our forums and make 2 quality posts.
  • Once you've posted in the forums, please make a comment to this post, signaling that you've completed all-the-above.
  • Please include your e-mail address you'd like Radio Saver sent to in your comment
The first 20 to do just that gets a free copy of Radio Saver!

Blackberry Storm 2 Verizon Video

10/10/2009 08:20:00 AM View Comments

Here's a nice video, by Sal, showing the Blackberry Storm 2 from Verizon. The video goes over the improvements from the previous 8 Storm 2 devices Sal tested out. It seems Verizon is getting a great phone.


Blackberry 9700 Event Invites from T-Mobile

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

T-Mobile is sending out invites for the launch of the Blackberry Bold 9700. These invites are strictly for business-persons that can attend a party in New York City on November 5th, or in Los Angeles on November 3rd. T-mobile is acting as if it's still a big secret. We think the real secret is when the Blackberry Storm 2 will be launching. It makes sense to us that RIM would do a co-launch, or at least it's become evident that the Storm 2 could also launch in November. Guess we'll see, but we can't wait to get our hands on either phone!



Verizon Blog Gives More Storm 2 Info

10/09/2009 08:02:00 PM View Comments

As if you didn't already think Verizon and Vodafone were gearing up for the launch of the Blackberry Storm 2. Below is an image of the Storm 2 in a Verizon intranet blog (employees only). It details the launch to be October 21st and lists features we're now already aware of. This just proves even further that a 4th-quarter launch date is likely.



Source: Crackberry