BlackBerry Bold 9780: A Quick Overview with New Video and Images

7/30/2010 02:48:00 AM 10 comments


It was some what recent that we had heard rumors there was going to be a 9700 refresh dubbed 'Onyx Delta'. Then the BlackBerry 9780 kind of came out of no where in a UAProf Doc and later the worlds first image. As it is customary with most outed devices, once the leak begins to drip it just keeps pouring.

Podcast with The Berry Fix

7/29/2010 05:39:00 PM View Comment






I was a special guest on TheBerryFix.com podcast. We chat it up about the 9800, App World 2.0, BlackBerry 6, the BlackPad, and more. It is a little over an our, but check it out!

New Monolith Display in AT&T Stores; Could it be for BlackBerry 9800 Slider Launch?

7/29/2010 11:03:00 AM 3 comments


There is word that AT&T stores all across the country have started putting up these giant monolith displays in preparation for something. The store managers and staff aren't allowed to know or even joke about could be inside, otherwise they face termination.

Official: BlackBerry Curve 8900 OS 5.0.0.822 from Hutchinson

7/28/2010 06:14:00 PM View Comments


It wasn't long ago that OS 5.0.0.822 leaked for the Curve 8900. For anyone who wouldn't dare load up a leaked OS you are in luck as .822 has officially released from Hutchinson.

Official: BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 5.0.0.822 from Hutchinson

7/28/2010 06:08:00 PM View Comments


Not long ago we saw OS 5.0.0.822 leak for the BlackBerry Bold 9000. For those who do not like to load leaked OS' you can now safely upgrade to .822 from Hutchinson.

Research In Motion Purchases BlackPad.com!

7/28/2010 05:36:00 PM 3 comments


Wow! This makes for a very, very interesting day. RIM has in fact purchased the domain name BlackPad.com! When we told you first that there was going to be a BlackBerry tablet we were told it was called the 'BlackPad'.

First Screenshots of BlackBerry 6 on a Bold 9650!

7/28/2010 03:29:00 PM 13 comments


For anyone that may have doubted that they would see BlackBerry 6 aka OS 6.0 for their beloved Bold 9650, you are in luck. Here are the first screenshots of OS 6 taken from a living, breathing Bold 9650.

RIM Still Working on a BlackBerry with a Landscape Slide-out Keyboard?

7/28/2010 02:56:00 PM 2 comments


One of our connects had told us some time ago that when the (now BlackBerry 9800) was being developed there were two versions of the keyboard; portrait and landscape.We obviously know that the portrait version won for final production. However, we were told that RIM is still working on a BlackBerry with a landscape keyboard.

Damaka Mobile UCC Platform Now Available on BlackBerry Devices

7/28/2010 12:57:00 PM View Comment


Looking for the ultimate method in having a business meeting using your BlackBerry? Damaka has officially released their unified communication and collaboration solution for BlackBerry. Now you can engage in conferencing with multiple participants, share files, access desktops with zooming/panning functions, and more. Read the full press release after the break.

Could Video Chat Eventually Come to BlackBerry Using Adobe?

7/28/2010 12:43:00 PM View Comment


It is nice to know that Adobe and RIM have been working side by side to bring flash to BlackBerrys. Here is a very interesting video showing video chatting utilizing the Adobe Air 2.5 platform.

RIM and AT&T Holding Special BlackBerry Event August 3rd

7/27/2010 06:15:00 PM 9 comments


A few media outlets have been receiving their invite to a special event for Research In Motion and AT&T on August 3rd in NYC. This event is a good sign and gives more belief to the rumor that we could see the 9800 Slider release on August 15th.

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Spotted Once More

7/27/2010 02:00:00 PM View Comments

It seems that once the news of a new BlackBerry device hits the web, we see more and more of it everyday. This remains true since there has been yet another appearance made by the BlackBerry Bold 9780. New screenshots showing off the homescreen, current OS6 version, and memory usage. I can't wait to see the videos of this device in action. Hopefully they'll be coming soon! More screenshots after the break.

Citysearch BlackBerry App Gets Completely Redesigned

7/27/2010 10:45:00 AM View Comments


Citysearch has released a completely redesigned version of their 'Mobile by Citysearch' app for BlackBerry. Citysearch lets you find the best places to eat, drink, shop, and relax where ever you go.

Evolution of the Homescreen in BlackBerry 6

7/27/2010 10:19:00 AM 3 comments

Hopefully you already saw in the sneak peek video, the home-screen in BlackBerry 6 has undergone a makeover. Douglas Soltys reached out to Joey Benedek, Director of UX Research at Research In Motion (RIM). Check out this interview for an inside look at the new home-screen UI.

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Releasing on Bell Mobility August 12th

7/27/2010 02:19:00 AM View Comments


We heard not too long ago that the Curve 9300 would be going to Bell Mobility. Now we have more proof as well as a date of August 12th for its release. It also looks like the 'Curve 3G' will be its new marketing title.

Verizon Putting an EOL on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Storm2 9550 in August?

7/26/2010 08:56:00 PM View Comment


We have just received word that good 'ol Big Red, Verizon Wireless, will be putting an End of Life (EOL) on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and Storm2 9550 in preparation for replacement devices.

Curious What European Carriers are Testing the BlackBerry 9800 Slider? Here's Who...

7/26/2010 08:23:00 PM View Comments


It really hasn't been too much of a mystery as to which USA and Canadian carriers would be getting the BlackBerry 9800 Slider. However, there hasn't been very much information regarding European carriers.

BlackBerry 9800 Slider and OS 6.0 Now Supported in App World

7/26/2010 06:32:00 PM View Comment


We heard before that the BlackBerry 9800 Slider had been testing the functionality of App World from developers seeing the device model number listed in their analytics.

BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 Leaked Online

7/26/2010 04:27:00 PM 8 comments


If you were not invited to the private beta for BlackBerry Desktop 6, this could be a very happy day for you as it has been leaked! There has been a complete overhaul from version 5, which makes DM6 ready for the release of BlackBerry 6 aka OS 6.0.

BlackBerry Bold / Torch 9800 Slider Coming in the Color Red?

7/25/2010 08:18:00 AM 4 comments


It seems that RIM really wants to broaden their target market with the BlackBerry 9800. We know it is coming in the classic black, we've heard rumors of white, and now it could possibly come in red!?