BlackBerry Bold 9000 / Curve 8900 OS 5.0.0.610 Leaked

4/15/2010 10:42:00 AM View Comments



This was a bit of an unexpected surprise, but definitely a welcomed leak. It seems these devices are getting new OS' left and right, which is a good sign for progress towards OS 6! If you're a Bold 9000 or Curve 8900 user you will find this OS .610 very handy if you've got time to load it up.


*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. 

RIM Does Buyback; Repurchases 2 Million Shares

4/14/2010 08:29:00 PM View Comments



Research In Motion today announced the completion of 2 million shares or about 0.36% of its common shares. The purchase largely completes the $1.2 billion buyback RIM announced in November 2009, along with a previous purchase of 3.9 million shares.

RIM said in 2009 it plans on buying up to 21 million shares or 3.6% of their common shares.

[via Reuters]

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Releasing On US Cellular With Mail-In-Rebate?

4/14/2010 08:13:00 PM View Comments



An image emerged today on HowardForums showing a new mail-in-rebate promotion by US Cellular. To our surprise it shows one of the eligible devices to be the BlackBerry Bold 9650! What is even stranger is the promotion starts April 16th and ends July 15th 2010.

While we doubt the 9650 will be available in two days on US Cellular, it is still interesting that it may be up for an MIR. When do you think the Bold 9650 will release?


BlackBerry Pearl 9100 / 9105 OS 5.0.0.623 Leaked

4/14/2010 08:03:00 PM View Comment



Yes, we know that many, many of you will not find OS .623 for the BlackBerry Pearl 9100/9105 very useful (since it still hasn't released). However, many hybrid builders will find this as gold for making you all great hybrid OS' for your devices. Nevertheless, if you are lucky enough to have the next Pearl, fire this "OS 6" up and let us know how it is.


*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 Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.591 Leaked Online

4/14/2010 07:59:00 PM View Comments



Our good friends over at GizmoFusion got their hands on OS .591 for the Bold 9650. There was already a leak for OS .601, but that was the Sprint version and .591 is the Verizon edition. It will be great for this device to release in end of April, beginning of May so the OS' are of use!


*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. 

BigTinCan FaceOff Preview Release

4/13/2010 03:26:00 PM View Comments

We have gotten word that the popular application maker, BigTinCan, plans to release an application for the BlackBerry Storm.  The app is called FaceOff, and is essentially a quick and easy way to switch back and forth between two sound profiles by using the Storm's accelerometer.  When you place your device on a surface with the phone face up, the sound profile will be set to loud/normal (user defined).  If you place the device on a surface with the phone face down, the sound profile will be set to vibrate/silent (user defined).  The app itself is very intuitive and easy to use and could be a great tool for those of us who spend time in meetings or classroom settings on a regular basis.  The expected release date for FaceOff is mid-April, and it will be available in the BlackBerry AppWorld and Mobihand for $4.99. Screen shots after the jump.

Verizon Indirectly Confirms BlackBerry Bold 9650 on NFL App Website

4/12/2010 05:46:00 PM View Comments



Our friends over at GizmoFusion let us know that Verizon had mistakenly listed the BlackBerry Bold 9650 on the official NFL app website. It is interesting they would let this slip out. What else is strange is they did not capitalize the 'b' in the 'Berry' part of BlackBerry, as they did in the others listed.

Even more strange is the fact that we're getting reports some people can still see the Bold 9650 on the list, while some others say it has been taken off of the list. Try using different web browsers and check out www.verizonwireless.com/nfl Let us know if you can still see it by clicking on 'view compatible devices'.

BlackBerry OEM Accessories Still Shipping Out With 'Tour 2' Labeling?

4/12/2010 04:16:00 PM View Comments



We've just been given this screenshot of a RIM OEM BlackBerry accessory. Nothing looks too special right? Well, take a closer look to the lower left-hand corner. You will see it says Tour 2!

Kik Chat Launches for BlackBerry; Offers Free Texting to Anyone

4/12/2010 01:12:00 PM View Comments




Kik let us know that they have officially launched their chat service for BlackBerry and iPhone. Kik lets you chat with any of your contacts for free; even if they aren't a Kik user too.

BlackBerry Storm2 9520 OS 5.0.0.612 Leaked

4/11/2010 01:10:00 PM View Comment



The BlackBerry Storm2 9520 has been getting a lot of OS love lately. OS .580 was recently made official and we've seen various leaked OS', which is understood considering the 9520 is more widely available then the 9550. On that note, any 9520 users looking to upgrade now can check out .612! This is not a DRM release, but you should look into using a hybrid (since they're just as easy to install).


*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. 

UAProf Doc Shows BlackBerry 9800 With OS 6.0!

4/11/2010 11:02:00 AM View Comments



There has been a lot of buzz lately with new devices being found using BlackBerry.net. This time model 9800 has been found through this UAProf document, running OS 6.0, full QWERTY keyboard, 360x480 display, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.

Live Image of BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Stratus Running on TELUS

4/09/2010 09:34:00 PM View Comments



Remember the rumor we heard about the carrier TELUS testing the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 on their network? Well, it just so happens it's not a rumor, as you can see from the screenshot of the test unit running on the TELUS network.

Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630 To Be Discontinued

4/09/2010 09:06:00 PM View Comments



The guys over at BerryScoop had been tipped with the above screenshot, showing that Verizon will make the BlackBerry Tour 9630 EOL in June. This should be in time for the Bold 9650 to release. A similar action like this was seen with the Storm1 once the Storm2 hit store shelves. The Tour 9630 was definitely short-lived and not too surprising why. Nevertheless, hopefully all 9630 users are due for an upgrade by June so you can get the Bold 9650.

First Live Image of Pearl 9105 With T9 Keyboard Leaked Online

4/09/2010 08:05:00 PM View Comments



Our friends over at BerryReview got their hands on the first pic of a BlackBerry Pearl 9105 sporting a T9 keyboard. We were the first to tell you about this phone back in December of 2009. We then stumbled upon even more evidence of this device being in the works with revealing patents.

It is now safe to say, courtesy of BerryReview, they have proved our source was correct and we should see a  new low-grade pearl (9105?) sometime this year. What do you think of it?

RIM Secretly Working on a Blackberry Tablet?

4/09/2010 01:55:00 PM View Comments

Our good friends @crackberry have been able to come up with some interesting information regarding a potential Blackberry Tablet.  Their sources say that RIM has been ordering 8.9" screens from Asian suppliers for a wireless tablet that would sync with a Blackberry.  I for one am not excited about the prospect of this.  RIM needs to focus on Webkit, OS 6.0, and releasing OS 5.0 (officially) for all supported devices.  What are your thoughts on this?

Twitter For BlackBerry (Beta) Goes Public Tonight At 9pm EST

4/08/2010 07:39:00 PM View Comments

Since February, Twitter for BlackBerry (Beta) has been available only by requesting an invite or by downloading a leaked version of it.  CrackBerry reports that this will all change tonight at 9pm EST because Twitter for BlackBerry (Beta) is going public!

The change log that accompanies the news of this release shows that Twitter for BlackBerry is really developing into quite the impressive mobile Twitter client.  See what's changed and download information after the jump...

Broadcast Message "From RIM" Is Fake. Do Not Forward.

4/08/2010 01:32:00 PM View Comments

It seems that someone decided to type up a fake message from "RIM" and broadcast it out to their BBM contacts.  Well, the message has spread like wildfire because people are believing the message is true since it claims to come from Research In Motion.  It reads as follows:

'Hello, greetings from RIM (Research In Motion) proprietors of BlackBerry. This message is to inform all of our users, that our servers have recently been really full, so we are asking for your help to fix this problem. We need our active users to re-send this message to everyone on your contact list inorder to confirm our active users that use BlackBerry Messenger, if you do not send this message to all your BlackBerry Messenger contacts then your account will remain inactive with the consequence of losing all your contacts.
We apologize for the inconvenience but this is the only way possible to resolve this problem. Sincerely Research in Motion. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/inactiveusers'
Some people were able to tell that this message was a fake at first sight, while others got worried and mindlessly continued the forward.  Rest assured, RIM gave CrackBerry confirmation that the message is indeed a fake..so stop broadcasting it.

Statement Released By Skyfire About Their BlackBerry Development

4/07/2010 07:39:00 PM View Comments

A while back, Skyfire generated a considerable amount of interest when they announced that they were working on making their web browser available for BlackBerry. Their web browser ranks among the fastest and most reliable on other devices so this was great news to the BlackBerry community.  We even remained hopeful after some of their beta releases failed to live up to the hype.  After what seems like forever, they have spoken out about what seems to be the hold up in their development for BlackBerry...

White BlackBerry Bold 9700 On Its Way To The U.S.?

4/07/2010 04:23:00 PM View Comments

We caught the first glimpse of the white Bold 9700 when it first appeared in Thailand a little earlier this month.  Now, T-Mobile Netherlands have it displayed on their website, which means this device just got a little closer to home.  Wishful thinking would lead us to assume that it will hit the U.S. sometime in the near future since we already have the white Bold 9000.  How many of you would like to get your hands on a white Bold 9700?  Let us know.


Blackberry 9650 Housing Shows Up on Supplier Website

4/07/2010 01:50:00 PM View Comments

@salomondrin posted that TrueSupplier is now carrying the Blackberry 9650 housing.  The big news is that, this pretty much confirmed that the Essex (Tour 2) will be a Verizon Bold.  The back of the housing shows "Bold" on it much like the previous Bold models.  The device should be released sometime in the next couple months and feature a trackpad, Wi-Fi, and upgraded processor all packed into the Tour housing.  This is big for Verizon customers wanting to get their hands on a Bold, soon they will have the chance.