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 ...

UPDATE: Rogers BlackBerry Bold Now Shipping, Pricing Update

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

We recently gave youthe pricing for the BlackBerry Bold from Rogers for both a direct buy and 3-year contract, however we have received word that there will be a special pricing for a 2-year contract, as well. It will drop at a hefty $599.99 for last year's standard contract of two additional ...

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 ...

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!

EXCLUSIVE: Rogers 8220 Pearl Pricing

Monday, August 11th, 2008

A reliable source and friend of the site has just let us know the pricing and promotional details of the upcoming Rogers 8220 Pearl. To be pushed this September as a Back to School product, the device will be heavily advertised towards college and univeristy students across Canada.

EXCLUSIVE: Rogers BlackBerry Update

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Thanks to an anonymous tipster with inside information, BlackBerryNews now has the latest details on the current BlackBerry situation over at Rogers Wireless. We know you're hungry for the details, so let's just skip all of the formalities and get right into the new information, point-form style: Some dealerships have ordered ...

Exclusive: Rogers to Start Bold Training Next Week

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Okay, so the expected Rogers Bold release date of the 29th didn't pan out due to unforeseen circumstances, but every other carriers has faced delays in one form or another - and some of them have the Bold on store shelves as we speak. But today, BlackBerryNews has learned that starting ...

Rogers Kickstart Promo Material Spotted, Now Named the Pearl?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Promotional photos of the Kickstart from Canada's Rogers Wireless have now surfaced thanks to the Boy Genius Report. The photos, which show the WiFi-enabled 8220 variant of the clamshell device will feature Talkspot, which is the new name for what was formerly known on the Rogers network as Home Calling ...

Bold Release Dates updated, Telstra launch added

Monday, July 28th, 2008

We've updated our Bold launch dates to add Telstra to the list for late September. Based on the current available information, the Rogers' launch for its open availability has been revised to as late as August 8, still holding for Rogers business sales to begin tomorrow on the 29th. Meanwhile, I'll ...