Archive for the ‘BlackBerry General’ Category

RIM supplier Marvell stock downgraded

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The company that manufactures parts for RIM BlackBerrys, Marvell Technology had their stock downgraded yesterday due to concerns that it had lost a major portion of their business.

iPhone to compete in enterprise space? Not likely..

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

At least not with huge security flaws. This video shows you how ill prepared Apple is to entering the enterprise sector and actually creating competition for the BlackBerry. You will never find such a flaw on a BlackBerry device, but on the iPhone its just a few steps away. Worst ...

So what gives RIM?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

So, here we are, a future filled with BlackBerry handhelds, but something simply does not feel right. There is one other fruit named product that is making us wonder - even go a little bit crazy - as to why it was so easy for Apple, but so hard for RIM. Being ...

It’s ten o’clock, do you know where your kids are?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

With Verizon's upgraded Chaperone service offering, you will know.

Rogers Bold MSRP Set at $649.99, $399 on 3-Year Contract

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Thanks to a tip from jakz0rz, BlackBerryNews now has the pricing details for the BlackBerry Bold on Rogers. The full retail price (no contract) is set at $649.99 and $399.99 with a 3-year contract (provided you sign up on a $45 voice and data plan). We've got some pictures and a little update on a release ...

Rogers Bold Delayed Again?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

According to a source on our BlackBerryNews.com Tip Hotline, it appears the Saga of the Bold Delay is still in full swing in North America. Our source states that the delay is due to "software issues" and delivery of all Rogers BlackBerry Bold units were delayed until at least August 28th. With ...

Dude, where’s my calendar?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

With the recent month's onslaught of OS 4.5 releases for the BlackBerry (and of course the numerous beta OS leaks, as well), many users have upgraded to find all their calendar entries blank, duplicated or missing. After your OS 4.5 upgrade, you might experience missing or duplicate calendar entries after syncing ...

EXCLUSIVE: Rogers Bold Launch Kit!

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

There really isn't much more to say here other than the launch of the Rogers Bold must be around the corner, because out pal Treatz from HoFo just sent us pics of the Bold Launch Kit! We've got six more photos after the break!

FINALLY! OS 4.5 for CDMA 8130 and 8330

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Well it's about time! CDMA users have been waiting (and some not so patiently) for the public release of a 4.5 OS for their device. Some of you will still have to wait, but for owners of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130, the wait is over!  Sorry, looks like you 8830 ...

Javelin 9300 (or is it 8900?) Information

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Kevin from Crackberry has gotten a very detailed look at the BlackBerry Javelin specs. These confidential slides were posted, with some very nice images, as well as very detailed specs. We already know about the 3.2mp camera, and the WiFi (with UMA), and also no 3G, but keep reading for ...