Rumored BlackBerry Thunder really called Storm?
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All this talk about the upcoming BlackBerry Thunder being delayed could be incorrect depending on who you believe. BGR has been reporting that the BlackBerry Thunder is delayed. Gizmodo now says they have a source that says the "Thunder" is really the BlackBerry "Storm" and there is no delay. In fact, Gizmodo's source says "it's on track and it ...
BlackBerry gets Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail
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Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail for BlackBerry are now available as a free download. Windows Live Messenger had been available for BlackBerry on some carriers, but now everyone gets a crack at it, and gets Hotmail access too."Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry allows you to chat in virtual real time with your MSN instant messaging (IM) conta...
Rehabilitate your BlackBerry Thumb with the Xtensor
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Here's an interesting device that is supposed to stretch and exercise your hands if you've used your BlackBerry too much. The Xtensor is supposed to help people recover from BlackBerry thumb or other hand injuries. Its purpose is to strengthen and rehabilitate your hand. Does it work? We have no idea and apparently neither does Laptop Magazine....
BlackBerry KickStart 8220 Reviewed
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The BlackBerry Kickstart 8220 isn't even out yet but it is getting a hardware review by Crackberry. The first flip phone for RIM will come in two versions, the 8210 and 8220. The 8210 will include GPS while the 8220 will include WiFi.CrackBerry got its hands on a pre release model so some of their impressions might change when the official model ...
BlackBerry Bold promoted during Rogers Cup
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Although we've seen celebrities like John Mayer and Lindsay Lohan using the BlackBerry Bold, it hasn't really been officially released yet. The announcement date is rumored to be this Friday, but RIM is already promoting the device in Canada. The BlackBerry Bold has a major presence at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament going on in Toronto. As you...
Sony Ericsson’s profits fall 97%
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This news cannot be good for the smartphone market. Sony Ericsson's Q2 profits have fallen by a whopping 97%. The company knew their profits would fall in the second quarter but nobody predicted a 97% drop. The company has been placing their hopes in the upcoming Xperia X1 Windows Mobile smartphone but they'll need much more than one device to p...
Australia gets BlackBerry Bold July 29
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Canada will get the BlackBerry Bold on July 25 but Australia is right behind them. The BlackBerry Bold will be available in Australia on July 29 according to Australia IT. The BlackBerry 9000 (Bold) will be available from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and 3 Mobile.Pricing information will be released by the individual carriers and is not available at ...
Lindsay Lohan gets a BlackBerry Bold
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Why is it that so many celebrities get their hands on the BlackBerry Bold before anyone else. For a long time John Mayer was the only celebrity to sport the Bold because RIM is sponsoring his tour. We saw Kate Hudson with her hands around a BB Bold too. Now comes Lindsay Lohan with her own BB Bold. ...
Verizon BlackBerry Users get free banking software
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Verizon has made free banking software available for some of their BlackBerry users. Users who have a Blackberry Curve 8330, Pearl 8130, or 8830 World Edition can "stay connected to their financial information while away from home with Verizon Wireless' Mobile Banking application."Verizon's Mobile Banking Software features: Get account balance...
BlackBerry Bold vs iPhone 3G
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There has been a lot of buzz about the iPhone and the BlackBerry Bold. Loyalists in both camps love their phones and can't imagine using the other device. BGR takes both for a spin an compares the two most popular devices this year. Interestingly, the iPhone 3G seems to be built better yet the BB Bold's screen is better because of a dense pixel p...