BIS 3.0 Arrival Dates Announced!

3/20/2010 11:08:00 AM View Comments

Our good friend Bla1ze over at Crackberry received info about BIS 3.0's release in North America. The dates and times are as follows:

  • There will be scheduled network maintenance by Research In Motion (RIM) affecting BIS customers between 0100 CT / 0200 EDT on March 28th and 0500 CT / 0600 EDT on March 28th.
  • Blackberry will be performing a BlackBerry Internet Service v2.8 upgrade to BlackBerry Internet Service v3.0
  • BlackBerry Internet Service subscribers may be unable to send or receive messages using their BlackBerry hosted email account or integrated third-party email accounts, view email attachments, activate email service, or request to see ""more"" text during the maintenance.
  • Wireless service providers and device resellers may be unable to create subscriber accounts or provision services for subscribers.
  • The estimated duration of impact is 4 hours and affects 100% of BIS customers
So according to the notice, all BIS customers will be without data for four hours which is not too bad for what we should be getting. Also most people will be sleeping during those hours so when we all wake up we should have BIS 3.0!

More Blackberry Pearl 9100 Images Surface

3/19/2010 05:13:00 PM View Comments

Looks like our international friends over at Tecnomovida were able to snap some fresh flicks of the unreleased (and unannounced) 3G Blackberry Pearl 9100.  The photos show the device running OS 5.0.0.449, and it looks like the phone is pretty much ready for primetime.  Personally, this is a VERY sexy device, and I think it's going to be a hit.  Check out more photos after the jump, and let us know what you think!

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary App Review

3/19/2010 02:58:00 PM View Comments

Paragon Software let us know that they just released a Merriaum-Webster Dictionary app for the Blackberry platform.  Before you say "not another dictionary app," this app includes something that no other dictionary apps (to my knowledge) have.  This application saves the dictionary database to your SD card, for offline access.  This is a feature that I know some out there have been waiting for and luckily the wait is over.  The Merriam-Webster app is fast, simple, and will help you find your definitions with ease.  I had the privilege of testing this app out the last few days, hit the jump for a full review.

More Specs on BlackBerry Shield Emerge; Will It Be Useful?

3/19/2010 12:50:00 PM View Comments

We were recently tipped with what sounds to be the full specs on the upcoming BlackBerry Shield. We had initially touched on the 'Shield' service, hearing it was to be announced around the same time as BESX. However, it wasn't and we were still left with only the vague details we originally had. Now this upcoming service is sounding ever so enticing, especially once BIS 3.0+ is released.

First Images of BlackBerry OS 6.0?

3/19/2010 03:30:00 AM View Comment

There has been much speculation over what OS 6.0 could possibly look like. We were recently hit with these images of what appear to be of a device running OS 6.0 with a similar screen resolution of a storm or storm2. These spy shot images come highly regarded as real from one our best connects. We're hoping to see it soon on a physical device (maybe the slider?) and so until then take from it what you will.

Tumblr for Blackberry Released

3/18/2010 01:43:00 PM View Comments


Tumblr finally released their Blackberry app, which is very similar to their iPhone application.  You can post text, photos, quotes, links, chat, audio and video.  It won't let you customize your page, but you can post anything to your Tumblr through your Blackberry.  The app is fast, and allows you to easily post things.  If you're a Tumblr user make sure you check this out, and let us know what you think!

Productivity Tip: Stay Organized with Memopad

3/17/2010 04:53:00 PM View Comments

RIM's Blackberry could be considered one of the best productivity tools you can have.  There are so many things you can do from conference calls to scheduling meetings and composing word documents, there isn't much you can't do.  The core Blackberry applications are some of the best apps, even better than 3rd party apps, when dealing with organization and being productive.  One of my favorite core apps is Memopad.  I use Memopad on a daily basis for a number of my organization needs.  Hit the jump for reasons why I love Memopad.

BlackBerry Slider Gets Photographed from More POVs

3/12/2010 07:37:00 PM View Comments

When the first BlackBerry Slider images were leaked it was a face only photograph, that was extremely blurry. Then a few more, much clearer, images were unveiled, but still showing just the face of the Slider. There was much speculation over what the rest of device could look like. The wait is no more.

BlackBerry 9650 User Guide Confirms it's a Bold; May Release?

3/12/2010 07:05:00 PM View Comments


Earlier today we saw a nice OS leak for the 9650. What many did not realize was it had a hidden surprise. One of the readers on CrackBerry spotted a user guide within the OS. To our surprise the user guide now confirms that it will no longer be the Tour2, but in fact the Bold 9650!

Something else interesting to note is that Boy Genius Report has heard that the Bold 9650 could be releasing this coming in May 2010!

BlackBerry Tour2 9650 OS 5.0.0.533 Found Online

3/12/2010 02:34:00 PM View Comments



This makes for an interesting day. First the Tour 9630 gets a leak and now its potential successor also gets a leaked before it is released courtesy of BerryReview. It will be interesting to see what kind of hybrid OS' may be made of this.


*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur. 

BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 5.0.0.548 Leaked Online

3/12/2010 08:48:00 AM View Comments



It hasn't been long since we saw a leaked OS for the Tour 9630. Usually, the 9630 users are left in the dust from the other devices flying by and getting the latest OS 5 software. Now, the Tour 9630 is fast a head in the race with the highest leaked build so far. We aren't too sure what's changed with this build, but it should hopefully be better than the last .530!


*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur. 

Verizon Forcing Data Plan Upgrade on BlackBerry Customers for BESX

3/12/2010 01:37:00 AM View Comments

Are you one of the many BlackBerry users that has the $29.99 per month data plan? We were recently tipped by our VZW connect that Verizon Wireless is requiring all users, who want to utilize the new BESX feature, to upgrade their data plan to the top tier.

Who's The Boss? Blackberry.

3/11/2010 03:36:00 PM View Comments

Washington Business Journal has released an article showing the findings of a recent Reston based comScore smartphone marketshare evaluation.  And guess who is still top dog?  Yep it's Blackberry.  Research in Motion's Blackberry smartphones dominate 43% of the smartphone market, up from 41.3% last October.  iPhone comes in second with 25.1% marketshare (up from 24.8% 3 months ago).  While Microsoft and Palm have to sit back and watch their market share slowly decrease, Google's Android platform gained 7.1% marketshare in 3 months.  I'm glad to see Blackberry still on top, but I think Android might pose more of a threat to RIM's marketshare than iPhone. Thoughts?

Stitcher Radio Now Available for the Blackberry Storm 2

3/11/2010 11:54:00 AM View Comments

Stitcher let us know that their popular radio application has been updated and now supports the Blackberry Storm 2 (9550) and OS 5.0.  The app is available for the Blackberry Storm (1 & 2), the Blackberry Curve (8300, 8900), and the Blackberry Bold.  Stitcher plans an update sometime this summer to support more devices and add bluetooth streaming.  Hit the jump for more info about the Stitcher Radio app.
 

RIM to Manufacture Blackberry's in Brazil

3/11/2010 11:38:00 AM View Comments


According to an article on Money Control, Blackberry smartphone producer Research In Motion plans to start manufacturing Blackberry's in Brazil.  RIM's plan is to try to tap into the Latin American market by producing, and selling Blackberry smartphones in Brazil, the richest country in Latin America.  This comes from an ongoing effort by Research in Motion to tap into consumer cell phone markets.  They plan on producing the Blackberry 8520 in Brazil, and probably other phones in the future.

Nimbuzz Gets Updated To 1.1.1

3/09/2010 05:14:00 PM View Comments

The very popular Nimbuzz! Messenger for Blackberry devices has now issued an update that will surely please all. This version of Nimbuzz! now works with .4XX+ OSs and even my .509 Curve 8330 Hybrid from Nathanix. The company obviously listened to their users and issued this.

I personally like Nimbuzz! because I can keep in touch with Gtalk and Facebook chats on the go. Had to leave it cause it did not work with my OS but now it does.

Download via Blackberry Browser

Blackberry App World Updated To 1.1.0.33

3/09/2010 05:00:00 PM View Comments

It has been forever since Blackberry App World has been updated, but it finally did. No change-log available yet but there are sure to be some new features.

If you find any changes, comment on the blog and we'll add it.

Download Here

Hilton Garden Inn Offering Free Wireless Print Services for Blackberry

3/09/2010 12:17:00 PM View Comments

USA Today's Hotel Check-In blog is reporting that Hilton Garden Inn Hotels are now offering free wireless print services for Blackberry and iPhone using guests.  Smartphone users are now able to print from anywhere in the world directly to printers located inside the hotel business centers.  Dubbed "The PrintSpot" this service is free to hotel guests and works with all smartphones.  This would help frequent travelers be more productive and give them a place to print documents.  Sounds like a pretty good idea to me, your thoughts?

Time Warner to Relieve Verizon & AT&T's Data Congestion? Could It Speed Up Your BlackBerry?

3/09/2010 10:38:00 AM View Comments


Bloomberg's Business Week is reporting that Time Warner Cable is pitching an idea to the large cellular companies (AT&T/Verizon) to help ease the congestion that Blackberry's and iPhone's create.  As most of us are aware, AT&T's network is under a lot of strain due to the massive number of 3G iPhone users, and Blackberry users do contribute also.  What Time Warner is pitching to these companies is to route some of the wireless data through their pre-existing underground cables which would help to decongest AT&T and Verizon's existing strained networks.  Personally I don't think it's a bad idea, if these wireless companies aren't willing to spend the money and upgrade their networks to where they need to be, then I'm all for Time Warner trying to get their piece of the pie.  What do you think?

Giveaway: 10 BlackBerry Hyberpads!

3/07/2010 10:20:00 AM View Comments


Congrats to the winners:
alick lee
jeff
hanspaas
ubersurfer
zack
y0us3f
matt
dj
metkhoo
sebastian

Winners, please check your e-mail for further instructions!

We have 10 Hyberpads for your BlackBerry to give away! This giveaway is open to both our US and International readers. What is a Hyberpad? There are Three magnets present in each hyberpad to mate with the Hall effect sensor in the BlackBerry. There is no top, bottom or side to the hyberpad. As long as the phone is lined up to the pad the BlackBerry will go into "hyber"nation mode.