OTA Upgrade to OS 5.0.0.714 for T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Users?

5/27/2010 09:52:00 AM View Comments


Users are reporting that T-Mobile is pushing an over-the-air (OTA) update for select BlackBerry Bold 9700 users. The update seems to only be working on those running the last official OS from T-Mobile, which is OS 5.0.0.586. Once updated, users have reported it upgraded their Bold 9700 to OS 5.0.0.714! Normally, OTA upgrades are more of a "patch" for an error they might have found in the last official OS. Either way, this could be very helpful for any T-Mobile Bold 9700 user. Has this happened to you?

[via CrackBerry]

Bitbop Releases Streaming TV Show Beta App for BlackBerry

5/27/2010 09:41:00 AM View Comments



Love using Hulu and wish there was a mobile alternative? Now you're in luck, with the release of the new beta app of Bitbop. Fox Mobile are the ones behind this cool app and are allowing up to 25 TV stations, which include Comedy Central, Fox, Discovery, National Geographic, NBC, and more. 


The current beta app is free, but Bitbop intends on releasing a commercial-free version for $9.99/month. Bitbop also plans on releasing an on-demand movie rental service. Bitbop will work over 3G or WiFi for these select BlackBerry devices: Bold 9000, Bold 9700, Curve 8900, and the Tour 9630.


Checkout Bitbop.com for more info and to download.


[via MobileBurn]

Vodafone UK Getting BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 with OS 5.0.0.696 in Early June

5/26/2010 11:11:00 AM View Comment



Our Vodafone UK connect let us know that they had approved the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 on May 21st. The Pearl 9105 with T9 keyboard will be releasing with OS 5.0.0.696, which is the highest build to-date for this device.

Verizon Customer Service Reps Get Training Material on BlackBerry Bold 9650

5/25/2010 01:07:00 PM View Comments



The guys over at TBZ got their hands on some snapshots of the Verizon training materials for the BlackBerry Bold 9650. We previously reported that the Bold 9650 appeared in the VZW summer catalog and heard it would be releasing in early June. Kind of disappointing, the Bold 9650 will only receive a 2GB micro SD card (compared to the 16GB the Storm2 9550 received). It will be interesting to find out when the 9650 will finally be officially acknowledge by Big Red. Are you a VZW customer going to upgrade to the 9650?



BlackBerry Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.699 Leaked Online

5/25/2010 12:34:00 PM View Comments



The BlackBerry Bold 9650 has still yet-to-be announced officially by Verizon Wireless. However, here we have a Verizon OS 5.0.0.699 package thanks to our great friends at GizmoFusion. If you have the 9650 from Sprint or other carrier make sure you delete the vendor.xml file in order for this OS to properly load.


*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.

Aintair Spam Filter Review

5/25/2010 12:02:00 PM View Comments




Everyone inadvertently give their email address publicly, or to register for the site that will send you the weight of spam. As far as when we receive emails only from your PC - no big problem with this - both mailboxes, as well as programs like Outlook, offer us advanced filtering unwanted mail. In the case of BlackBerry, the situation unfortunately is not so simple - message filters can be set only on the BIS, and even their usefulness is pretty much limited, in addition, everything goes straight to your phone ...

IngBoo Launches WebStart App for BlackBerry

5/25/2010 11:58:00 AM View Comments

IngBoo today announced that it has launched WebStart for BlackBerry, allowing consumers to search, connect to and track anything on the Internet. The application helps consumer’s productivity on the mobile web by organizing routine web activities in one place. Consumers can setup job and deal searches, social network updates along with traditional news and blog sources. If you're looking for a Viigo alternative, this could be it. WebStart can be downloaded by clicking here

Official: OS 5.0.0.689 for BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105

5/25/2010 11:48:00 AM View Comments



T-Mobile Europe has released OS 5.0.0.689 officially for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105. We're pretty sure this OS had previously leaked, but if you're a 9105 owner and looking to upgrade, you should check out this OS.


BlackBerry Kepler Curve 9300 OS 5.0.0.705 Leaked

5/25/2010 11:38:00 AM View Comments



Here is something we don't see everyday. Usually, a device will have a few images leaked, or other things will surface to confirm its existence. However, this time an OS 5.0.0.705 has leaked for the still unseen and only rumored Curve "Kepler" 9300. So far .705 is the highest build to date that has leaked. Granted not many out there have this device, but we're pretty sure it will make for a solid hybrid.


*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 9800 Slider Gets A Nice Video Walk-Through; Shows BlackBerry 6 on Touchscreen

5/24/2010 04:40:00 PM View Comments



The guys over at The Berry Fix on a new video of the BlackBerry Bold 9800 Slider. This is a nice walk-through of BlackBerry 6, which shows the pinch-to-zoom swipe gestures, YouTube integration, and how the upcoming OS 6 works with a touchscreen. The Slider also sports an AT&T splash screen, hinting that this device isn't too far away from a release. We are told this is the first device to release with BlackBerry 6 and also have heard rumors of it going to Sprint, eventually.

At first the Slider was not well received, but with more and more information, pictures, video being leaked people seem to have a change of heart. Do you like the Slider?

Twitter For Blackberry Gets Updated

5/20/2010 02:25:00 AM View Comment

So it seems that the guys working on the Twitter for BlackBerry application have been working pretty hard to address much of the feedback that they have received.  This update is a jump from version 1.0.0.37 to 1.0.0.40 and adds features such as:
  • Quote Tweets [ability to edit ReTweets]
  • More photo viewing support
  • Personal Info Guard
  • Auto complete for @ usernames [Friend picker]
  • Hotkeys for navigation
  • Go to users
Head on over to www.blackberry.com/twitter to download the update OTA if you haven't done so already.  How many of you are continuing or returning to use Twitter for BB now that it has been updated?

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Available from Sprint

5/16/2010 08:36:00 PM View Comments

Well everyone can breathe a sigh of relief because the Bold 9650 has finally arrived and is now available for purchase on the Sprint carrier website.  The full retail price is $450, but new customers and those eligible for an upgrade can grab it for $199 on contract with the included instant savings.  We haven't heard whether or not it is available at any Sprint store locations, but how many of you are going to go give this bad boy a try?

BlackBerry Curve 8520 OS 5.0.0.681 Leaked

5/16/2010 02:53:00 PM View Comment



It is particularly common to see an OS leaked for the Curve 8520 whenever there is a leak for the Bold 9000 or Curve 8900. Today we have OS 5.0.0.681 for your pleasure. If you've got the time, load up this OS and let us know what you think.


*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 Curve 8900 OS 5.0.0.681 Leaked

5/16/2010 02:14:00 PM View Comment



It is not unusual for the Curve 8900 to receive an OS alongside the Bold 9000. Today we have OS 5.0.0.681 for the 8900. It should be similar with the 9000's version. If you're an 8900 user, it could be worth your while to load up this new OS.


*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 9000 OS 5.0.0.681 Leaked Online

5/16/2010 01:34:00 PM View Comments



Here is a new OS for the Bold 9000! We were about to leak it just before BerryReview beat us to it hehe. Nevertheless, this is a good step up from the last leaked version. We're unsure as to what the improvements are, if any, but it should be worth loading up if you have time.


*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 Shows Up In Verizon Summer Catalog

5/15/2010 08:03:00 PM View Comments



Our Verizon connect let us know that the BlackBerry Bold 9650 has been included in their summer catalog that all customer service reps are to receive by this week.

BlackBerry Hyberpad Contest: 15 to Giveaway!

5/12/2010 11:13:00 AM View Comments



In celebration of the price cut for the Hyberpad (now only $7.95 + $2s/h), Bishop Scientifics has given us 15 Hyberpads to giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win.

Carbonite Releases BlackBerry App

5/12/2010 10:50:00 AM View Comments



The popular computer data backup software, Carbonite, is coming to a BlackBerry near you. The BlackBerry Carbonite app will have a very similar interface as the computer version. This should allow for an easy transition for current users.

"Many Carbonite subscribers are small businesses who use the standard Carbonite product or Carbonite Pro, which we debuted earlier this year," says company CEO and co-founder David Friend. "Many of these business users rely on their BlackBerry smartphones and now will not only be able to access e-mail and the Web, but also all of their invaluable files they have backed up."

BlackBerry Storm4 Soon Following After Storm3?

5/12/2010 10:26:00 AM View Comment



It is being reported that the BlackBerry Storm3 is in its final stages of completion. The rumor is that the Storm3 will be ready this year (2010) by Q3 or Q4. It is said that the Storm3 will still include the SurePress touchscreen as its predecessors, however, the new revision is supposed to be "perfect". We reported some time ago that RIM was working on the Storm3 with two model types: normal candy bar touch screen and one with a slide out full-qwerty keyboard. Once we saw the Slider 9800, we were unsure whether or not the Slider 9800 was a version of the Storm3 prototype.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.692 Leaked

5/12/2010 09:28:00 AM View Comments



The upcoming Bold 9650 is right around the corner. Again, we have yet another OS for it. This time it is 5.0.0.692 and it is a Sprint release. So far this is the highest OS release so far. If you're a hybrid builder or lucky to own the 9650, check this out.


*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.