Posted on 2010 under News BlackBerry |
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The BlackBerry Curve moved past Apple Inc’s iPhone in the first quarter to become the best-selling consumer smartphone in the U.S., research group NPD said yesterday.
Research In Motion (RIM), which already dominates the corporate smartphone market in the United States, also had three of the top five best-selling consumer smartphones in the period, with the Storm at No. 3 and the Pearl at No. 4, NPD said.
T-Mobile’s G1 ranked No. 5.
The iPhone was the top-selling consumer smartphone in the U.S. in both the third and fourth quarters of 2008. The Curve was second and the Palm Inc’s Centro was third.
NPD credited a “buy-one-get-one” promotion by Verizon Wireless — a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc — for helping push the Curve past the iPhone.
“The more familiar, and less expensive, Curve benefited from these giveaways and was able to leapfrog the iPhone, due to its broader availability on the four major U.S. national carriers,” said Ross Rubin, director of industry analysis at NPD, in a news release.
The iPhone is only available through AT&T Inc. Apple launched its second-generation 3G iPhone last July.
RIM’s consumer smartphone market share climbed 15 percent from the previous period to nearly 50 percent in the first quarter, as Apple’s and Palm’s share both fell 10 percent.
More than half of RIM’s 25 million subscribers now fall into the non-corporate category, according to the company.
But the smartphone battle is just starting to heat up. Apple is widely expected to unveil a new iPhone in the next few months, while Palm’s highly-anticipated Pre smartphone is set to launch during the second quarter.
The smartphone market as a whole continues to grow, even as the larger handset market stagnates. The devices made up 23 percent of U.S. handset sales in the first quarter, NPD said, up from 17 percent in the year-ago quarter.
Shares of Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM rose 3 percent in late afternoon trading on the Nasdaq to $74.43. Shares of Cupertino, California-based Apple were up 3.4 percent to $131.63 on the Nasdaq.
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Trillian has been quite a popular instant messaging application on many platforms. Mac, PC and Linux all have desktop versions. The only mobile implementation so far has been on the iPhone. That is, until now. Trillian has announced they are going to be bringing a full blown multi platform instant messaging client to BlackBerry. It’s not released as of yet but, you can sign up to be notified when it does indeed become available. Looks pretty impressive from the screenshots they have displayed. Shout out to dumb4ever for letting us know about it in the CrackBerry forums.
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This came out of left field. Al over at CIO.com spotted a replacement keyboard from TrueSupplier for RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry Pearl 9100 which shows a full keyboard labeled “OEM Blackberry Pearl 9100 Keyboard Keypad Black.” Now this has started a whole flurry on the web since regular Pearl devices all come with a condensed two letters on each key SureType keyboard.
Kevin over @CrackBerry has managed to get some confirmation that the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 will actually come in two models. One with a full QWERTY keyboard and one with SureType. Personally I already find it hard enough to hit the keys reliably on the Bold 9700 compared to the spacious Bold 9000. I wonder what typing on a even narrower device will be like. On the other hand this would solve one of the biggest annoyances with the Pearl line which is the condensed SureType keyboard with no shortcuts.
What do you think? Would you get a Pearl 9100 with a full keyboard?
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Posted: 03 May 2010 08:01 PM PDT
Word has it that Research In Motion is working on a tablet. Known as the BlackPad or Cobalt, the device is expected to get an 8.9-inch screen, with RIM reportedly ordering such displays from Hon Hai. The BlackBerry tablet is also expected to be fully compatible with BlackBerry OS. Other features include 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. We will keep you posted. [BBLeaks]
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This service will provide you a code to unlock your handset including a “How to unlock Blackberry Tour 9630″ instructions. Then you just enter this code into the phone and it will be unlocked and ready to accept any SIM card from any GSM carrier worldwide!
Before we can send your unlock code we need you to do something first. We need you to provide us with your IMEI number. (You can either locate your 15 digit IMEI number underneath your battery, usually on a label, or alternatively you can simply dial *#06# on your phone)
Once we have received your payment we send a request for the unlock code for your Blackberry Phone. Within 1 to 3 business days (excluding weekends & holidays) we will send you your unlock code with step-by-step instructions on how to enter it by e-mail.
After entering unlock code, your phone will be unlocked and ready to use on any GSM Network.
Note: This service is not for the sale of a phone
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Posted on 2010 under Berry Deals, Best Berry Unlock Review, BlackBerry 8520 Curve Unlock Service, Blackberry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Gemini, BlackBerry Unlock instructions, How to Unlock Your BlackBerry, Mobile Unlock Guide, Mobile Unlocking Guide, Promo Unlock BlackBerry, Remote Any BlackBerry Unlock, unlock blackberry curve |
4
May
RIM® Blackberry Curve 8520 GEMINI Unlocked Quad Band Smartphone
Description
Do More Of What You Like, Get Everything You Are Looking For.
Dedicated Media Keys
Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over.. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.
Trackpad Navigation
Access what’s important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go.
Slim, Simplified Design
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone neatly fits in your hand. A full QWERTY keyboard makes typing and sending messages easy,and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience.
Connect With Blackberry App World
Discover a world of possibilities and apps for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at BlackBerry App World™. Get breaking news,and the latest scores. Track the markets, stay on top of Hollywood gossip, enjoy live radio or just play games.
Easy Media Sharing
Take photos or videos and upload them to photo sharing apps like Flickr™ Uploader, or social networking sites like Facebook® and MySpace® . Send them to friends with MMS, messages, BlackBerry® Messenger or other instant messaging apps.
Out of the Box Mac Compatibility
With the upcoming release of BlackBerry® Desktop Software for Mac you will be able to sync contacts, calendars, and notes with applications you use most. Use BlackBerry Desktop Software to enjoy a Mac experience on your BlackBerry smartphone.
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We first heard about the clamshell 9670 a bit back and it still leaves me scratching my head. We now have more pictures of the BlackBerry 9670 to…
Now that the Bold 9650 and 3G Pearl are both out in the open, we can again turn to some other BlackBerry devices that are still floating in the rumor mill. We’ve seen various shots of both the 9670 and atlas in the past, and forums member B.I.G.G.I.E has posted a few more for your viewing pleasure. Nothing terribly exciting this time around, but a few more angles and some OS details for both devices. The clam-style 9670 featuring BlackBerry 6 (OS 6.0) and a 5 megapixel camera recently came out of nowhere at us (we’ve been hearing Verizon asked RIM to build this one as an exclusive for them), while the atlas (as it’s labeled here) was the codename for what was the BlackBerry 8910 and is now the 8980 (click link for another related forum post). Hopefully more to come in the near future. Hit the jump for more images.
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Posted by LouiV 5/01/2010 at 10:31 AM
When the Apple iPad released, many wondered who would be next. We knew of HP and a handful of others, but after initial reviews they didn’t pair up to the iPad. Then there were rumors of Research In Motion ordering 8.9″ display
screens from Hon Hai. Many started wondering if RIM could possibly be working on a tablet.
We’ve received word from a connect that RIM is in fact working on a tablet. We do not have many details at the time, but we have been told that it will be smaller and thinner than the iPad. The BlackBerry tablet also goes by the codename: ‘BlackPad’ or possibly could be what Bla1ze from CrackBerry tells us, ‘Cobalt’. The tablet will have full BlackBerry OS compatibility and functionality (note, we didn’t say what kind of OS, lol). It is not set to release this year, and going by how long RIM takes to announce anything, it wouldn’t surprise us if we don’t see the ‘BlackPad’ until WES 2011 (unless it gets leaked first).
Of course you have to take our word on all of this. Remember though, we were the first to tell you about Evolved EDGE, the Pearl coming with a T9 keyboard, the power point presenter ‘black-box’, that we’d soon see a clamshell full-qwerty flip phone, and the list could continue on. The point is, we’ve presented details on things months before any other details arrive. We are confident that we’ll see more info on a BlackBerry tablet in the near future, but until then the rumors and speculations will continue.
Are you interested in a BlackBerry tablet? Will you be buying one? We think if done correctly, a BlackBerry tablet could make for a very new and unique experience, one entirely new just like the slider-phone.
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Sprint announced today that they will be launching the BlackBerry Bold 9650 come May 23rd. That is some great news for users who were waiting to upgrade from the 8330 but bad news for users who just purchased a Tour. The 9650 will be selling for $199.99 with a two year contract ager a $100 mail in rebate. It will be immediately available on all channels so you should not have to wait like other carriers.
Full press release after the jump:
Advanced Features and Refined Style of BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone Coming to Sprint
Available in all Sprint sale channels May 23, the new BlackBerry Bold 9650
offers international roaming for a global smartphone experience
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 26, 2010 – With an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features, compact and highly refined design and international roaming capabilities, the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone will be available from Sprint (NYSE: S). It will operate on Sprint’s nationwide 3G Network domestically, and roams on other high-speed wireless networks around the world for reliable voice and email communication.
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes & surcharges excluded). It can be purchased in all other Sprint sales channels, including Web sales (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), Sprint Business Sales, Sprint stores, national retailers and third-party dealers, Sunday, May 23.
BlackBerry Bold 9650 provides instant access to email, calendar, contacts, robust business and entertainment applications and location-based services, leveraging the best performing wireless networks in the United States and abroad. It is also ideally suited for those who want to stay socially connected and share moments through pictures and videos over MMS and popular IM services like BlackBerry® Messenger. It also offers easy access to social networking sites like Flickr®, MySpace™ and Facebook®, with smooth integration, providing a great view of what’s happening both personally and professionally.
“BlackBerry Bold 9650 extends Sprint’s position of offering the best portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones in the industry with a powerful mobility tool for those who want to stay connected, both domestically and abroad,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “Our customers will appreciate its fast Web browsing, downloads and streaming as well as social media and productivity enhancing applications. This is an ideal smartphone for juggling busy personal and professional lives.”
“The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a sophisticated and feature-rich smartphone with uncompromising performance that lets you stay connected to the people and content that matter most, whether at home or travelling the world,” said David Smith, vice president of Handheld Product Management, RIM.
In addition to top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone comes with BlackBerry® OS 5. It is also designed with a smoothly integrated optical trackpad and a distinctive, highly tactile, fretted keyboard and features a large, high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi).
Additional features include:
- Access to up to 10 supported email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts such as Yahoo!®, Windows Live™ Hotmail®, AOL® and Gmail™), plus BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support offering advanced security and IT administration capabilities for corporate deployments
- Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g)
- 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording
- Advanced media player for enjoying pictures, video and music
- 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB microSD card included
- 3.5 mm stereo headset jack
- Support for the Bluetooth® stereo headsets (A2DP/AVCRP)
- Sprint Music Store, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV®, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
- BlackBerry® App World™ for access to thousands of applications
The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming) reaches more than 269 million people, 18,652 cities and 1,838 airports. The Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming) have twice the coverage of AT&T’s current 3G network and 14 times the coverage of T-Mobile’s current 3G network, both based on square miles1.
According to Sprint performance data, Sprint Mobile Broadband connections are successfully connected and maintained better than 99 out of 100 times. According to a recent independent network test conducted by PC World, no one has a more reliable network than Sprint based on a recent 13 city 3G performance test 2.
BlackBerry Bold 9650 for most customers requires activation on an Everything Data plan or a Business Advantage Messaging and Data plan. Additional plan options are available for business customers. For just $69.99 per month, Sprint’s affordable Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM gives customers unlimited calling with any U.S. wireless user, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited Web, email and social networking, and unlimited GPS navigation for the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for unlimited talk only. Sprint Everything Data plans also automatically enroll customers in the Sprint Premier loyalty program, which provides annual device upgrades, discounted accessories and other benefits.
Sprint’s Simply EverythingSM plan offers nationwide unlimited calling, unlimited text and unlimited data, including email, social networking, Web browsing, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, streaming music, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, for only $99.99 per month (plus taxes and surcharges). That is a $480 savings over two years vs. a comparable AT&T iPhone(R) plan3. (Prices exclude taxes and surcharges. Both Everything Data and Simply Everything plans are available to existing customers without extending their service agreement. New lines of service require a two-year service agreement.)
International Travel
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone operates domestically on the Sprint 3G network, and globally on 2100 MHz UMTS/HSPA and quad-band EDGE/GSM/GPRS networks where Sprint has international roaming agreements. With this smartphone, Sprint customers have the power to make or receive phone calls in more than 185 countries and access BlackBerry® data services including email, apps and Web browsing in nearly 150 countries.
Sprint offers clear value and simplicity with its Worldwide BlackBerry® service plan. The Worldwide BlackBerry plan gives customers unlimited BlackBerry email and Web access in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other locations using CDMA technology, and with UMTS and EDGE/GSM/GPRS carriers abroad where Sprint has applicable roaming agreements. The plan is available to corporate customers for $69.99 per month, or an additional $40 per month (excluding taxes and surcharges) as an attachable to Simply EverythingSM, Everything Data, Everything Data Family or Business Advantage with Messaging and Data plans.
Sprint international voice roaming rates range from $0.59 to $5.99 per minute, depending on where customers are calling. Customers making frequent calls while in Canada can take advantage of a specific service plan for $2.99 per month which allows calls to be made and received at $0.20 per minute. Additional pricing plans are available exclusively to enterprise customers.
Customers also have the option of using a third-party SIM for international voice and data services.
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When it rains it pours!! If you didn’t see our Photos of the new BlackBerry Pearl 9100 (codenamed stratus/striker), be sure to check them out along with the photos spotted/posted by our buddy salomondrin . He also posted up the sweet video above (though it’s not him in the video doing the talking per usual – but we’re sure that’ll happen soon and we’ll post all the good stuff he brings). Be sure to watch the video. The new BlackBerry Pearl is going to be one SWEET device. Discuss this video in our new BlackBerry Pearl 8100 forum > > CrackBerry.com ’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com . Video First Look: BlackBerry Pearl 9100!
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Video First Look: BlackBerry Pearl 9100!
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