BlackBerry owners will be happy to hear that RIM is interested to hire a “WebKit Developer.” That means the Canadian company is considering developing a totally new mobile browser. It’s actually not a secret anymore as RIM did purchase Torch Mobile a while ago, which happens to be the company that created the WebKit-based Iris browser. Apparently that’s not enough and RIM needs a more qualified WebKit developer to help out with the cause. A new browser for the BlackBerry OS will definitely be a blessing so if you happen to have the needed skills then go ahead and apply for the job! We’ve been waiting for a new mobile Internet browser for BlackBerry smartphones for too long now.

via careerbeacon

Tags: BlackBerry, internet browser, Iris, jobs, Mobile browser, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, torch mobile, webkit

We’ve heard of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 for too long now but if you didn’t know, RIM never actually came forward to officially announce the device. Today that day has come and the handset manufacturer has unveiled the beautiful handset pictured above.

While we’ve already known the 9700’s specs for some time, below is a refresh of them courtesy of BGR:

• BlackBerry OS 5.0
• 624MHz CPU
• 256MB flash memory and support for microSD cards up to 32GB
• Quad-band UMTS/HSDPA (800/850/1900/2100 MHz) or tri-band UMTS/HSDPA (900/1700/2100 MHz)
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g with UMA support (carrier dependent)
• A-GPS
• 2.44″ HVGA+ display
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• Optical trackpad
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP/AVCRP
• 1500 mAh battery
• 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby (3G)
• 109mm x 60mm x 14.1mm, 122g

The press release also stated that AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers will be getting the BlackBerry Bold 9700 at some point in the very near future. As for a price, well, AT&T and T-Mobile will have it for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract while Rogers will have it for $299.99 on a 3-year contract.

“The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is certainly a sight to behold,” said John Boynton, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Rogers Communications. “Rogers is pleased to add this stylish, high performing device to our lineup of leading-edge smartphones, just in time for the holiday season.”

“The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 delivers state-of-the-art features and performance in a compact and beautifully designed handset,” said Don Morrison, Chief Operating Officer at Research In Motion. “This sleek and powerful 3G smartphone offers an incredibly refined mobile experience that is ideal for both personal and professional use.”

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I bet you’re really excited about the new Storm 2! We’ve seen the videos, we’ve heard the stories, and now we’re looking forward to see Verizon Wireless launch one of the most interesting BlackBerry smartphones created so far. BlackBerry lovers will have a tough time choosing between the Storm 2 and the Bold 2. But if they’re looking for a large touchscreen display with a totally redesigned tactile feedback then the Storm 2 is the way to go.

In an interview with the New York Times, Verizon’s CEO, Lowell McAdam has spilled the beans on the Storm 2. It looks like the smartphone will be launched at some point this week which means we’ll have all the Storm 2 details ready for you in the following days. Let’s hope that this time around the new Storm will not disappoint us like its predecessor did a year ago.

via NYT

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Verizon customers are already aware that their favorite carrier is currently running a BOGO promotion when it comes to RIM smartphones. Choose any BlackBerry, except for the Tour, and Verizon will offer another one for free. Sure you’ll have to get a new contract but hey, a free phone is a free phone after all. The flyer below happens to suggest that the Storm 2 will also be included in this promotion. Verizon isn’t saying anything official yet but you’d have to admit that the thought of you walking away with the BlackBerry Storm 2 for the price of one this Christmas is pretty sweet. We’ll gladly confirm everything soon since Verizon is supposed to sell the Storm 2 by the end of November.

via CrackBerry

Tags: BlackBerry Storm 2, BOGO, Buy One Get One, Mobile News, Promotion, Research In Motion, RIM, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

RIM’s newest BlackBerry, the 9700 also known as the Onyx or the Bold 2 is coming to U.S. customers in the following weeks from both T-Mobile and AT&T. What about Canadian the consumer you ask? Well it looks like Rogers Wireless is going to bring the Bold 2 to Canada starting with October 26. It’s being speculated that the 9700 will be available for $299 with a new three-year contract but as long as we don’t have the actual press release to back that up, we can’t tell you anything for sure. What do you say folks? Are you ready for the new Bold in town?

via BGR

Tags: 9700, At&T, At&T, BlackBerry, Bold, Bold 2, Mobile News, Onyx, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, Rogers, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

It’s probably too late for RIM to launch these white smartphones right here. Instead of the Bold and the Curve 8520 you could very well choose a Bold 2 or a Storm 2. However the white versions will be also available at some point in the very near future. The white Bold 9000 will be available from AT&T starting October 18 while the white Curve 8520 should already be available in T-Mobile stores.

There are no prices available for the white Bold but the white Curve will cost $129.99 after a $170 instant discount and with a new contract. Anyone excited about this angelic BlackBerry smartphones?

via intomobile

Tags: 8520, At&T, At&T, BlackBerry, Bold, Curve, Research In Motion, RIM, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, white

Those of you waiting for RIM’s BlackBerry Storm 2 should head to Best Buy stores on or around October 25. That’s the date when the Storm 2 dummy phones will be available in Best Buy phones which suggest the fact that we’re getting closer and closer to the actual release date of RIM’s newest flagship phone. After all there’s no point sending those dummy phones to retailers if the real version won’t be available soon. There’s no official news from Verizon or RIM to support all that but we shall keep our eyes wide open for more Storm 2 leaked info for you.

via BGR

Tags: best buy, BlackBerry, Dummy Phones, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, Storm 2, Verizon, Verizon

We told you a long time ago that RIM was going to launch a certain BlackBerry called Atlas. Unfortunately for anyone anxious to see a brand new BlackBerry phone the Atlas is not new at all. The Atlas is just a Curve 8900 that’s able to make and receive calls in a CDMA network. The phone has leaked already but that doesn’t necessarily mean that RIM will launch it really soon. So check the picture on your left and spot the differences. Which one do you think the Atlas is? The one on the left or the one on the left?

via crackberry

Tags: 8900, Atlas, BlackBerry, CDMA, Curve, Mobile News, Research In Motion, RIM

Currently there are lots of phones which can offer you both a touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard, but strangely none of them has been conceived by RIM. The phone maker has plenty of QWERTY-only phones but only two touchscreen-only phones. Apparently RIM is secretly working on a cell phone that will bring us both the touchscreen and the full keyboard. As you expect such a BlackBerry will look exactly like the Storm but it will have a very useful and a much needed slide-out QWERTY keypad. Nothing is clear so far and nothing is official. Hopefully more stuff will be revealed about Mr. T (that’s the codename of the project) in the following months.

via berryreporter

Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile News, Mr. T, qwerty, Research In Motion, RIM, touchscreen

Place your bets now folks! Today’s question is fairly simple: who do you think Bone (from U2 of course) loves most? Is it U2’s official sponsor, RIM, a company with great phones that happens to be pouring in lots of cash in this U2 partnership, or Palm, a company that’s fighting to rise from the dead, in which Bono happens to be currently investing? I know, the question is pretty difficult to answer, and it’s possible that even Bono doesn’t know the real answer.

While U2 is performing in front of thousands of people with RIM’s logo hanging around stadiums and U2 events, Elevation Partners is buying more Palm shares. The investor has purchased 2.2 million shares for $35 million. That means that EP is now controlling 42% of Palm and Bono has an important role in that as EP’s Managing Director and Co-Founder. So what do you think? Palm or RIM?

via mobilitysite

Tags: Bono, Elevation Partners, Mobile News, Palm, Palm, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, U2

Once again AT&T does as it pleases when it comes to handling its own business. We’ve seen some strange decisions in the past and now we have one more such decision for you. It looks like the carrier doesn’t feel ready to launch that BlackBerry Bold software upgrade. And after all this waiting it looks like a “software issue affecting the interaction between the device and network enhancements being deployed.” Aha! Right! That surely sounds like a serious problem which needs to be addressed immediately. So anyway, what phone are you going to choose to replace your BlackBerry Bold?

via BGR

Tags: At&T, At&T, BlackBerry Bold, delay, Mobile News, Research In Motion, RIM, upgrade

Well don’t act so surprised no, the phone in the picture here looks like the Tour because that’s exactly what it is. Although RIM likes to call it the Essex, we’ll think about it as a pimped our Tour touting WiFi support. And yes, the trackball has been replaced with a new trackpad but other than that it’s the same Tour. We have no idea when the Essex is going to be available but we’ll keep you posted!

via crackberry

Tags: BlackBerry, Essex, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Research In Motion, RIM, Sprint, Tour, trackpad, WiFi

For some reason RIM has decided not to include WiFi support in its recently launched BlackBerry Tour. And now we hear that RIM is doing everything in its power to add WiFi connectivity to the phone. Since the phone is getting a new feature, the Tour will be known as the Essex. So in case you’re feeling sorry for yourself for purchasing a WiFi-less Tour, then the Essex could be a nice replacement. There’s no word when the Essex will be available and what carrier will launch it. Should we simply assume it’s going to be a phone heading to Sprint since this carrier asked for WiFi on all its phones a short while ago?

via crackberry

Tags: BlackBerry, Essex, Mobile News, Research In Motion, RIM, Sony Ericsson, Sprint, Tour, WiFi

The Storm 2 is certainly coming and Big Red is trying to get rid of its current BlackBerry Storm stock. In case you’re still interested in the “old” Storm then you can get it now for just $50 from Verizon’s online store. You get a $100 online discount and you’ll have to get a 2-year new contract. And since the buy-one-get-one deal is still available you might end up getting two BlackBerry Storms for just $50. What do you say?

via Verizon

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In case you’re curious to see what makes that brand new touchscreen of the Storm 2 work then take a look at the picture here. We’ve seen a couple of videos which explained in detail the new piezoelectric technology and how it’s being used in the BlackBerry Storm 2 and now we’ve come across this image. What we can clearly see in it are four buttons placed in every corner of the screen. And I thought there is no button under the screen this time around! It seems that we will need buttons for “multi-press” actions. Exactly the kind of actions you’d normally do on a regular keyboard by pressing multiple buttons at once. RIM hasn’t officially given any explanation for this new touchscreen technology so we’ll have to wait for the Storm 2 to be launched before we can find out more!

via crackberry

Tags: BlackBerry, Piezoelectric, Research In Motion, RIM, Storm 2, touchscreen

Remember that BlackBerry Storm 2 video that described in great detail the new Storm? Well we have another one and this time the video will show you how the touchscreen really works. It looks like the Storm 2 will use piezo electronics to detect pressure on the screen. The screen’s surface seems to be more rigid while the phone is locked and spongy-like while the phone is turned on. The video above has all the secrets of the Storm 2 and there’s even a comparison between the Storm 2 and the original Storm 1.

via Engadget

Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile News, Research In Motion, RIM, Storm 1, Storm 2, video

Research in Motion (RIM) has been making great strides through the years with its different smartphones despite the stiff competition that Apple via its iPhone is giving. And from the looks of it, the new battle plan will fall in the hands of two people with contrasting personalities. The two people who will be in the limelight are Canadian CEOs, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazardis.

It is believed that two heads are better than one. But that is perhaps the interesting thing about these two; they have so many differences that the eventual beneficiary will be RIM in its efforts to boost the marketability of the Blackberry smartphones.

The strategy for growth by RIM is called “constructive management” as shared by Mr. Balsillie. One of the highlights of this strategy included outsourcing mobile phone manufacturing rather than make them independently. They partner with outsourced companies to do it for them thus resulting in less overheads and flexible options as far as getting various versions of their handsets.

Also, there are the usual targeted products for specific groups of customers. For most smartphone-crazy individuals, a certain mobile phone with features and specifications in mind exists. A clear example here is the social media market who look for easier means to use their smartphones with various social networking sites.

Finally there is the need to serve the global target market. It is no secret that aiming for a global market is the way to go if you really want to succeed. And for RIM, the smartphone demand has gone way beyond the borders of the United States. The regions are endless. It can be seen that Asian and European countries have shown promising opportunities as far as mobile phone requirements are concerned.

With two great minds at the helm of RIM, implement these strategies can only promise brighter days ahead for RIM. Apple may be there to dominate but don’t be surprised if RIM through its Blackberry phones suddenly breathe down their necks.

(Source) CNN

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The question in the minds of most Blackberry followers is on whether it will indeed come out on September 15 via Telus or not. Rumors are flying that the Blackberry Storm 2 (9550) will be released on September 15 and if this were the case, you can bet that there are a lot of hungry die-hard Blackberry owners waiting for it to come out.

What is so special about the Blackberry Storm 2? Well based on the small details gathered, it has a better screen for typing together with better WiFi coverage. The new Blackberry 2 is expected to be a big improvement to the previous one which really had some issues.

So come September 15, expect a lot of prowling people on the hunt on whether the Blackberry Storm 2 will indeed come out or not. For now there is only one thing definite; RIM and Telus know when it will officially come out!

(Source) Slashgear

Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Mobile News, RIM, Telus

If you haven’t purchased your BlackBerry Tour from Verizon or Sprint so far you can choose now to get yours from Alltel. Sure Alltel is owned by Verizon so technically picking Alltel is almost like picking Verizon as your Tour provider.

Alltel will sell the Tour for $199 with a 1-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. You will also have to get a Smart Choice plan which starts at just $69.99 per month better think twice before going to an Alltel store.

Are you going to buy a Tour from Alltel or will you rather wait for that hot Storm 2 which will be available later?

via businesswire

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RIM has today announced that users can now browse the BlackBerry App World from virtually any internet connected computer. While this doesn’t really serve any purpose other than to give people a look at what’s featured in the BlackBerry App World, it’s a welcome addition.

However, RIM does throw in the ability to email an app’s download link to your BlackBerry where you can then download the software, but that’s about as deep as integration goes.

Check out the BlackBerry App World here.

Tags: App World, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Desktop PCs, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, online, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, RIM, software