Verizon is releasing another member of the BlackBerry family with the BlackBerry Curve 8530. This one has Wi-Fi capacity that was not part of the previous version of the Curve.

The 8530 also has EV-DO, 256MB worth of flash memory, a 528MHz next generation processor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, music player with media keys, a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder as well as GPS support for geotagging pictures. If that isn’t enough, users have access to BlackBerry’s App World and can add up to 16GB of micro SD/SDHC card storage.

You’ll have to wait until November 20th to get the BlackBerry Curve 8530, and it will cost $99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and two-year agreement.

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It doesn’t get sweeter than this! New AT&T customers can look forward to a steal when they sign up for a 2 year contract as they can get the Blackberry Curve 8900 for a penny. And if you think that is a great bargain, the old customers are not to be forgotten. They can renew their contract and get the Blackberry Curve 8900 for $50. The Blackberry smartphone sells for $150 from AT&T. Customers who sign up will also get free activation between now and October 26, a $36 value. The special deal for new customers is valid until November 4.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

Tags: bargain, blackberry curve, Cell Phones, Mobile News, smartphone

Have you ever thought about how much radiation you are pumping into your body talking on your cell phone all the time? Neither did I until i saw EWG.org’s handset ranking based on radiation output.

As you can see above, phones that output immense amounts of radiation but are still popular include the Blackberry Curve 8330, the T-Mobile myTouch 3G and, sadly, the Blackberry Bold 9000.

And for those of you out there with an iPhone, yes, it outputs a lot of radiaton.

Check out the full list of handsets here.

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Just for today only, Amazon is handing out AT&T phones for a penny. This is not a joke! The only catch is that you have to sign a 2 year contract with AT&T. There are no activation fees and you can get the phones via free 2 day shipping.

Here are some of the phones up for grabs:

• Samsung Eternity a867
• Blackberry Curve 8900
• Samsung Impression a877
• LG Xenon GR500
• Blackberry Bold 9000
• Motorola Tundra
• And many more!

To view a complete list of phones, go here.

(Source) Crunch Gear

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The opportunity to save on buying a new mobile device such as a Blackberry may be somewhat stalled at times. And one main reason seen for this is the price for getting a new one. But if the tweets made by T-Mobile is accurate enough, you may just get a big break. Apparently there are reports that T-Mobile will be giving consumers up to a $50 off if they trade-in their old “working” phones and get a brand new Blackberry Curve.

There seems to be some confusion on what actual phones are included in this promotion. In fact, it seems that the promotion only offers a Blackberry Curve 8520. That was until T-Mobile posted a lot of current curve models tied up with it. But one thing is for sure, you will get a $50 off. So if you are aching to get a new Blackberry, here is your chance so I suggest you grab it!

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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Otterbox has announced a new batch of protective casings for two of the popular handsets in the market today, Blackberry and Nokia Eseries. For the Blackberry Curve 8520, the company offers the Otterbox Defender Series Case. These new cases promise to provide better protection for Blackberry Curve 8520 owners. This new case features a trackpad, camera, media key and retails for $49.95.

For the Nokia Eseries, Otterbox offers a rugged Defender Series case as well together with two hybrid Commuter Series cases for the Nokia E63 and E71. All three cases offer full device interactivity with access to a camera, USB and micro SD ports, volume keys, light sensor, power key, microphone and ear piece. The Defender Series retail for $49.95 while the Commuter series retails for $34.95.

Keep your handsets from dents, scratches and unlikely falls. The Otterbox Case series are bound to be your auxiliary solution for a well-protected handset to use.

(Source) Press

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In a move to give back to its loyal following for making its app, the BuzzMe, as the number one application for the Blackberry, BigTinCan is giving registered users a chance to win a brand new Blackberry Curve 8520. This is the latest Blackberry device which features dedicated keys, a new trackpad navigation and easy sharing.

Joining the contest is quite simple; just shoot a video with a disco theme and upload it at the BigTinCan website before September 20. The chosen finalists will be posted by September 23 with the winners being adjudged by the end of the month, September 30. A total of 5 unlocked Blackberry 8520 phones are up for grabs courtesy of BigTinCan.

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We’ve been hearing about this handset for a long time but it seems RIM has finally decided its time to let the BlackBerry Curve 8520 out of the bag.

This phone will officially feature a 320 x 240 resolution display, 2MP camera with video capture, WiFi, a track pad in place of the iconic track ball and the ability to sync up with Macs right out of the box. This is probably thanks to the Mac version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager that we heard about not too long ago.

Better yet, RIM has also us know that those rumors of the 8520 coming to T-Mobile were true as the phone will officially drop on said carrier August 5th for $129.99.

via Engadget

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Just in case RIM’s BlackBerry Curve didn’t have enough color schemes, Sprint has announced the launch of their exclusive Inferno Orange 8330 that we first heard about last week.

Sure, this device is sure to be overshadowed by the recently launched BlackBerry Tour but perhaps its $49.99 price point after mail-in rebate and 2-year contract will interest some consumers.

Unfortunately, the Inferno Orange BlackBerry Curve 8330 will feature the same specs as the normal 8330. Bummer, but at least you will turn some heads with its unique color, right?

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There is a new kind or protection for the new Blackberry Curver 8900 Smartphone courtesy of Otterbox. The new case is the Otterbox Defender Series case, promising to preserve the quality of your Blackberry particularly from dirt, bumps, dents and scratches.

The new design is tailor-made for the Blackberry Curve. Putting into consideration the necessary components such as the trackball, lock, mute and volume controls, the casing will not hinder your need for user flexibility.

It has three innovative layers to ensure quality protection for your Blackberry smartphone:

• Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear PVC membrane to cover the key pad. Clear PC sheet to cover the screen. Protects against scratching, as well as dust intrusion (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired)
• Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell
• Layer 3: Silicone skin to absorb bump and shock

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This summer is not purely about travel and vacations. It is also the time where AT&T will be disseminating the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone which is sure to get people trooping down to their stores.

AT&T consumer, small business and enterprise customers will enjoy new features and enhanced performance, including both Wi-Fi and GPS, a fast next generation processor, rich multimedia capabilities and ample memory for applications offered from AT&T. With the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T, users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T’s wireless and Wi-Fi networks.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone sports a slim, refined design and is the thinnest, full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. It features a striking high-resolution display (480×360), delivering smooth video playback and crisp images. In addition to its industry leading email and messaging, and premium phone features, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 packs a wealth of multimedia capabilities.

Users who select an unlimited data plan with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will also receive free AT&T Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 hotspots in the U.S. - including retail stores, restaurants and airports from coast-to-coast, an unmatched value add for mobile professionals who spend as much time out of the office as in it. The smartphone can also easily connect to a home or office Wi-Fi network.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com in the early summer.

(Source) Press

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Bloggers and people caught up in the social networking addiction get a big boost with the release of Cellspin for the latest BlackBerry smartphones to its fully featured live multimedia mobile blogging software.

CellSpin is now available inside BlackBerry App World for the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Bold smartphones, as well as the BlackBerry Curve and Blackberry Pearl series smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM).

CellSpin is a one-click live mobile blogging application for capturing images, audio, video and text, and then publishing them to one or many of a user’s favorite Blogging, social networking, photo sharing and auction sites simultaneously.

Features:

• Video blogging
• Voice blogging
• Photo blogging
• Text blogging
• Send Free Voice Emails
• Use select media button to post pre-existing media from your device
• Record audio notes and conversations
• Securely post audio, photos, and text to live eBay auctions
• Podcast with a click of a button
• Share media on CellSpin’s community blogs

(Source) Press

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Cincinnati shifts operations into high gear with the launch of the Blackberry Curve 8900 and Blackberry Pearl Flip 8820 smartphones from RIM in their phone lineup. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry handset in the market today, and the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is the first smartphone in RIM’s portfolio to come in the popular flip form.

Both smartphones feature advanced multimedia and communication capabilities including built-in Wi-Fi, which is compatible with Cincinnati Bell’s Fusion WiFi service.

“Consumer demand for style, function, and ease of use in smartphones continues to gain momentum, and the sleek, powerful BlackBerry Curve 8900 and BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 offer winning combinations on all fronts,” said Tim Bracken, director of consumer wireless for Cincinnati Bell. “We are excited to offer these best-in-class BlackBerry smartphones and believe they will appeal to a broad range of customers.”

(Source) Press

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People who want to use their Blackberry Smartphones to watch full episodes of popular TV programs from leading networks can be able to do so with the launch of PrimeTime2Go premium mobile TV service.

The monthly subscription fee-based service will be available in early May via the BlackBerry App World storefront, and will enable consumers to download and watch full-length episodes of their favorite shows on-demand including NBC’s “The Office,” CBS’s “CSI,” MTV’s “The Hills,” a part of MTV Networks, and The CW’s “90210” anytime, anywhere.

QuickPlay will offer PrimeTime2Go in the US on the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones, which are currently available to AT&T and T-Mobile customers. The service will allow customers to easily browse extensive catalogs of content and download selected programs to their smartphone in the background, thereby allowing them to use other services while shows are loading.

Following the download, subscribers will be able to watch their selected program on their schedule until the pre-determined viewing period expires. All selected content will be delivered over Wi-Fi which provides cost savings, since it will not impact the user’s data usage.

For added convenience, subscribers will have the ability to watch the TV shows offline. PrimeTime2Go will also provide capabilities that allow consumers to pause a program, exit the application and then resume viewing from where they left off upon re-entering the service.

PrimeTime2Go will be available in early May, as a $7.99 monthly subscription. To access the service, subscribers will need to visit BlackBerry App World storefront on their compatible smartphones, browse to the “Music and Video” category, select PrimeTime2Go, and then follow the instructions to download and install the application.

(Source) Press

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Consumers in the Marianas are in for a treat as IT&E has launched two new Blackberry phones in the Blackberry 8830 World Edition and the Blackberry Curve 8330 smartphones from Research in Motion.

The BlackBerry solution on IT&E’s EVDO high-speed mobile broadband network provides customers with fast and easy wireless access to e-mail, phone, calendar, web and multimedia applications, as well as thousands of other mobile business and lifestyle applications.

IT&E customers can now enjoy the freedom of using BlackBerry smartphones to stay connected while living their “Life in Motion.”

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone from IT&E features:

• Voice and SMS roaming in over 210 countries using IT&E’s Global Roaming solution
• Advanced media player, great for listening to music, watching videos and viewing pictures, plus a stereo headset jack
• An intuitive user interface and trackball that makes navigation instinctive and fast
• Robust call management features such as smart dialing, speed dialing and call forwarding
• Enhanced HTML browser for visiting web sites while on the go
• BlackBerry Internet Service support, allowing access to up to 10 supported personal and corporate email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts
• BlackBerry Enterprise Server support providing tight integration with IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise and featuring strong security and IT policy controls for managing smartphone features and usage
• Support for polyphonic, MP3 and MIDI ring tones
• Other voice features including noise cancellation for enhanced audio performance, speaker independent voice recognition for voice activated dialing, dedicated ’send’, ’end’, and ’mute’ keys, low-distortion speakerphone, and Bluetooth support

In addition, IT&E is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone, which features a highly tactile full QWERTY keyboard, a 2 MP camera that supports video recording*, a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, and high-speed USB support for transferring large files quickly and conveniently between a computer and the smartphone. A microSD/SDHC memory card slot and advanced media player enable customers to carry and enjoy their music, videos and photos wherever they are.

Through March 30, customers may choose either BlackBerry smartphone for the introductory price of $249 and get three months of BlackBerry data service for only $19.95 per month-50 percent off regular price (a savings of $60). BlackBerry smartphones are available at the main Chalan Lau Lau Middle Road store or at the IT&E Wireless Express Center in Garapan as well as the IT&E offices on Tinian and Rota.

(Source) Saipan Tribune

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Photobucket is familiar to us as an online host for standalone photos and as a video sharing site. The problem is, to be able to upload such files, PC access via the Internet is needed. However today, a new interface that allows T-Mobile phone owners to upload their photos has been announced.

Photobucket announced the availability of an innovative mobile photo service exclusively for T-Mobile that enables users to send photos directly from mobile handsets to several destinations: a Photobucket album, a PC hard drive, or an email address.

To utilize the application, T-Mobile subscribers can download the application for a free 21-day trial to select handsets, including Blackberry Curve, Blackberry Pearl and three Windows Mobile devices. T-Mobile subscribers that do not currently have a Photobucket account can create one for free at http://photobucket.com, and then link their T-Mobile phone to their Photobucket online photo album via the new service.

Once the mobile uploader software has been downloaded, the application allows users to choose where photos taken from their mobile phones should be automatically uploaded to: a Photobucket album, their PC’s hard drive or directly to an email address.

The Photobucket Mobile Uploader for T-Mobile is available initially on five select handsets in both free and premium versions. Following the 21-day trial, users can continue using the free version or purchase the full software for a special holiday one-time purchase price of $19.99.

The expired trial version allows users to upload only to Photobucket, while the premium version gives users access to Photobucket, as well as the ability to send photos to their home PC or to any email address.

(Source) Press

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One thing that any mobile phone owner would hate is missing a text message. The importance of text messages cannot be sorted out but regardless, generally putting them into practically the same degree of importance is what this new Blackberry software can do so you don’t have miss any of them again.

The application presents a simple, seamless solution that converts between text messages and e-mail so that BlackBerry smartphone users can read and reply to text messages as e-mails, both on their smartphone and when accessing their e-mail on a computer. The convenience of converting e-mail and text message communication allows users to work more efficiently and with greater ease.

“The addition of SMS2Desk into Cortado’s extensive portfolio of free services simply adds to the comfort and practicality of using mobile solutions,” says Roger Guerrero, Cortado Enterprise Sales Manager, North America. “Even when your smartphone is still in your pocket, SMS2Desk users can receive and answer text messages on their computer. Never miss a text message again!”

The SMS2Desk application is compatible with the following BlackBerry smartphones: BlackBerry 8700, BlackBerry Curve series, BlackBerry Pearl series, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Storm.

(Source) Press

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In creating a winning formula, communication between the pit crew and the driver is important. And today thanks to advanced technology, you not only get to talk to the driver but also see the tracks from the screen of a gadget. And such a gadget that has contributed to the cause of AIM Autosport is the Telus Blackberry Curve 8350i, completely armed with the “Push and Talk” privilege for easier communication.

Canadian racing team, AIM Autosport demonstrates how it uses the TELUS BlackBerry Curve 8350i to communicate on the fly. Through long range Push to Talk, e-mail and WiFi, the team is able to optimize team positioning and stay in touch with friends and family on the road and in the pit at the Rolex 24 Hour Race in Daytona.

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For the people going crazy over the Blackberry, here is a new Blackberry smartphone in the market you are bound to want. And it looks like France will be the next region to get their hands on it. The Blackberry Curve 8900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone and sports a sleek, refined design that is comfortable to the hand.

It has a dazzling high-resolution display (480 x 360) and a fast processor. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone is supported on BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

Customers will be able to purchase the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from the SFR online store starting January 31st 2009 and in SFR retail outlets in February 2009.

(Source) Blackberry Cool

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