HOT! OS 4.5 hits Rogers’ 8310/8320!

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Finally--the first North American carrier as finally released OS 4.5 for a 8310/8320 devices. Rogers Wireless today placed downloads available for the 8310 and 8320 (Applications: 4.5.0.81; Package Version: 4.5.0.108).  Enjoy! For the 8310 and For the 8320

Rogers BlackBerry Bold Price Drops To $299

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

BlackBerryCool has posted a Rogers pricing update for the BlackBerry Bold. Starting October 1st Rogers customers signing a 3 year contract can get the Bold for $299. This sounds a lot like the original release of the iPhone? $100 BlackBerry App Store credits for everyone? Oh sorry I forgot we don’t ...

Rogers to Introduce Comeptitive BES Plans on 1 October

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

It's nice when carriers that have been screwing you for years start to give you a break, isn't it? Well Canada's Rogers Wireless is going to start doing just that to all of their BES customers by offering them some very un-Rogers like plans starting 1 October.

8320, New Data Plans Headed to Rogers

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Nearly three weeks ago we told you about the new Rogers BlackBerry data plans that will be effective the 1st of October, and today we have received confirmation of these new rates in the form of a slide from our friend Kevin. And if this isn't enough to make you ...

Rogers 8220 Pearl Launch Parties to Start on September 23

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Thanks to a tip from a very good friend of the site, BlackBerryNews has learnt that Canada's Rogers Wireless will start holding launch parties for the upcoming 8220 Pearl starting with the city of Toronto on the 23rd of September.

New Rogers Data Pricing and Features for 1 October

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Thanks a recent internal evaluation of data usage statistics, Rogers has decided to revamp their entire mobile data price plan options effective 1 October. The new plans -- which range from $15 to $80 -- will allow users to choose from as little as 2MB or as much as 8GB data ...

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 ...