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Updated 5/14/2008 10:10:37 PM UTC (200 days, 21 hours, 53 minutes ago)
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BlackBerry Curve Website. BlackBerry Curve - IT Policies. BlackBerry Product Overview (Featuring a liquid silver finish, clean lines and soft edges, the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry® smartphone ever to come with a full QWERTY keyboard. It’s packed with incredible features*, including a camera, BlackBerry® Maps, a media player, expandable memory, Voice-Activated Dialing, tethered modem and trackball navigation. Plus you get all the core functionality you’ve come to expect in a BlackBerry smartphone — email and text messaging, instant messaging, web browser and advanced phone functionality. The BlackBerry Curve — it’s your connection to everything that matters.). BlackBerry 101 Demo.
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Two BlackBerry Storm updates imminent, handset unlocked for use on T-Mobile
  Here on Thanksgiving Eve, we've got two juicy Storm tidbits sure to make your Turkey Day that much more interesting. For starters, one fellow over on HoFo has purportedly unlocked his touchscreen BlackBerry for use on T-Mobile's GSM network. Hot, right? The process involved sourcing a SIM unlock code from VZW, then updating the phone with software intended for the Bold. If you're not confused yet, you'll also need a dash of Elvish magic and a bit of luck, but you should know that you can't tap into T-Mob's 2G voice network and Verizon's 3G data network at the same time. Next up, the Boy Genius has it on authority that two firmware updates are but weeks away, both of which will target some of the many issues that early adopters have been harping on since launch day. Hit the links below for more details on everything.Read - Storm unlocked for T-Mobile [Via SlashGear]Read - Storm updates [Via SlashGear]Filed under: CellphonesTwo BlackBerry Storm updates imminent, handset unlocked for use on T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/27/2008 7:22 PM (4d 41m ago)
BlackBerry Storm: the aftermath
 With day zero of the Age of the Storm (well, Verizon's day zero, anyway) now behind us, it's probably a good idea to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and reflect on what just went down. First and foremost, we're hearing that stock levels are pretty bleak at the moment in many areas; in some cases, stores didn't get as many Storms as they'd been expecting, leading to speedy sell-outs. Some of those that were able to snatch a scarce unit were met with activation issues, Verizon's servers seemingly meeting the same fate as AT&T's and Apple's on iPhone 3G launch day. Will the situation improve? We can only imagine -- but it's hard to say just how long it'll take before you'll be able to stroll into the store (or shady mall kiosk) of your choice and score a Storm sight unseen, especially in light of the firmware drama unfolding before our very eyes. In the meantime, owners (and hopefuls, too), keep sending in your reports from the field![Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsBlackBerry Storm: the aftermath originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/24/2008 5:45 PM (7d 2h 17m ago)
Samsung Gravity touches down
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 11/19/2008 5:21 PM (12d 2h 42m ago)
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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
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 11/18/2008 5:41 PM (13d 2h 22m ago)
FCC has a relaxing Friday
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 11/15/2008 6:38 PM (16d 1h 25m ago)
Study: BlackBerry has twice failure rate of iPhone
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 11/11/2008 11:17 PM (19d 20h 45m ago)
BlackBerry tattoo wins man a real Storm
 BlackBerry enthusiast site CrackBerry organized a contest titled "What would you do for a BlackBerry Storm?" urging readers to do something extreme to win one of the 10 touch-screen e-mail handsets it's giving out for free. The first winner, T.J., has been picked, and boy, was it over ...
 11/11/2008 11:14 PM (19d 20h 49m ago)
Analyst Confirms Apple Moves Past RIM for Number Two Smartphone Vendor
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 11/07/2008 3:20 PM (24d 4h 43m ago)
Blackberry Bold shows up for free on contract at Walmart
 Filed under: Cellphones Well hell, that Blackberry Bold decision just got a lot easier if you're, uh, bold enough to sign a two-year contract with AT&T -- it's now free after rebate at Walmart. Yep, it's only been out for two days and Wally's already handing 'em for free -- somehow we don't think that's gonna happen with the Storm. Still, this is the one you want if you double-heart keyboards with itty-bitty keys -- just make sure you actually mail in the forms, okay?Update: The deal is through LetsTalk, so if you and Sam aren't getting along you can order direct from them.[Thanks, Barry and Jedidiah]Blackberry Bold shows up for free on contract at Walmart originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/05/2008 10:02 PM (25d 22h 1m ago)
AT&T BlackBerry Bold Review: Best BlackBerry Yet [Blackberry Bold Review]
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Red BlackBerry Pearl Flip now available at T-Mobile
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 10/30/2008 4:00 PM (32d 4h 3m ago)
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 10/29/2008 6:00 PM (33d 2h 3m ago)
BlackBerry Bold, iPhone 3G, and BlackBerry Storm Compared in Video
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 10/28/2008 6:05 PM (34d 1h 58m ago)
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 10/27/2008 7:51 PM (35d 12m ago)
RIM Announces New Developer Tools for BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Pearl Flip
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 10/08/2008 2:09 PM (54d 5h 54m ago)
BlackBerry Takes the World by Storm with Verizon Wireless and Vodafone
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 10/08/2008 1:54 PM (54d 6h 9m ago)
More Verizon BlackBerry Storm details surface
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 9/27/2008 6:26 PM (65d 1h 37m ago)
BlackBerry Thunder not ready, disappointing, and kills puppies
 Filed under: Cellphones Just when we were finished telling you that the BlackBerry Thunder's haptic touch screen keyboard was the greatest thing evar, it turns out that things may be a bit of a mess over in RIM development land. According to one of Boy Genius' sources, the BlackBerry Thunder is lagging far behind on development time and is "in no way shape of form market-ready." And that awesome keyboard? Not so awesome. Reports are that it's annoying to type on and the screen ripples when the touchscreen is pressed. Meanwhile, UI response times are pretty bad, buttons don't click right, and RIM's new touch-and-drag method of selecting items isn't up to snuff. In short, says BGR's source, "Most of the people who have handled it thinks it's a joke." We haven't seen the thing ourselves lately, but if this report is true, it looks like you'll be waiting a while before you get your hands on a Thunder.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 7/10/2008 1:23 AM (144d 18h 39m ago)
RIM allows Indian government to monitor Blackberry network
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 5/23/2008 6:19 PM (192d 1h 44m ago)
3G or not 3G: WHERE is the question
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 5/23/2008 12:17 AM (192d 19h 46m ago)
AT&T to Complete 3G Rollout by June
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 5/16/2008 1:35 PM (199d 6h 28m ago)
Touch-screen BlackBerry coming soon?
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 5/15/2008 10:27 PM (199d 21h 36m ago)
Reviews
BlackBerry Storm's clickable screen (and the rest of it) dissected, exposed
  So you've read our extensive BlackBerry Storm review and, despite feeling disappointment about it not living up to the hype, can't help but wonder just what makes the thing tick click. While we were a bit too squeamish to rip one of ours apart and find out, phoneWreck felt no qualms about turning this week's hottest handset into a pile of bits, exposing (among numerous other things) the Qualcomm MSM7600 processor that's blamed for the phone's sluggish performance. As to how the clicky screen works, it's rather simple: just a plate behind the display (pictured above) with a dimple to push a button on a circuit board. Never dissect your heroes, kids; it just takes the mystery out of life.Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsBlackBerry Storm's clickable screen (and the rest of it) dissected, exposed originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/23/2008 4:26 PM (8d 3h 37m ago)
Eve of the storm: RIM BlackBerry Storm reviewed
 RIM BlackBerry Storm 9350(Credit: James Martin/CBS Interactive) It's been a little over a month since the RIM BlackBerry Storm was officially announced for Verizon Wireless and ever since then, we've all waited with baited breath for the first touch-screen BlackBerry to arrive. Well, dear friends, the ...
 11/20/2008 3:14 PM (11d 4h 49m ago)
BlackBerry Storm review
  digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Engadget_reviews_the_BlackBerry_Storm'; By now most of us have heard this story in one fashion or another: when Steve Jobs and Apple were in the planning stages of the iPhone, the first carrier they brought the device to America's largest network, Verizon. Even if you haven't heard how the tale ends -- Verizon refused and Jobs took his multi-billion dollar ball to AT&T -- you surely know the outcome. The iPhone has soared to become the ultimate smartphone, the must-have accessory that everyone from celebrities to your mom wants -- nay, needs -- to have in their pocket. It's changed the landscape of modern cellphones, put a serious dent in the sales of competing devices (just recently overtaking the venerable RAZR as the best-selling domestic handset), and unquestionably raised the bar when it comes to expectations for features in new handsets. It may seem unfair to open up the review of RIM's latest BlackBerry -- the Storm -- with a history lesson on the iPhone, but if you understand the market which Verizon and RIM hope to capture, then you understand the Storm, and it helps put this critique in perspective. The Storm, a widescreen, touchscreen, device boasts many of the same features as the iPhone, but adds innovations like a clickable display, and comes packed with RIM's legendary email and messaging services. Mainlined into the biggest (and some say best) network in the States, the Storm is an almost deafening blast to the competition at first glance, but does it hold up on closer inspection? Read on to find out.Gallery: BlackBerry Storm in picturesContinue reading BlackBerry Storm reviewFiled under: CellphonesBlackBerry Storm review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/20/2008 3:00 PM (11d 5h 3m ago)
SquareTrade Study: iPhones more reliable than BlackBerry, Treo
 Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, iPhone Independent warranty provider SquareTrade has released a report showing that iPhones are more reliable than either BlackBerry or Palm Treo devices.The report, titled "iPhone More Reliable than BlackBerry, One Year In", analyzes failure rates for more than 15,000 new cell phones covered by SquareTrade warranties. SquareTrade found that after one year of ownership, iPhone owners were half as likely as BlackBerry owners to have a phone failure, and one-third as likely as Treo owners. After 12 months, slightly over 16% of Treo owners had experienced a failure, while just less than 12% of BlackBerry owners had their smartphone die on them. Only 5.6% of iPhone owners had a critical failure.SquareTrade's report also shows the types of failures most common for the various devices. The iPhone's Achille's Heel appears to be the touchscreen, while other devices saw problems with keyboards, software, and call quality.When it comes to problems not caused by handset malfunctions, the iPhone is much more prone to accidental damage. 12% of iPhone owners reported failure due to dropping accidents, which SquareTrade attributes to the small size and slippery case of the iPhone. Apple has made no comment on the report.TUAWSquareTrade Study: iPhones more reliable than BlackBerry, Treo originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 11/09/2008 5:08 PM (22d 2h 55m ago)
UPDATE: Jawbone 2.0
 I wrote a few weeks ago about the coming launch of the Jawbone 2.0 Bluetooth earpiece from Aliph. Well, I've had a few weeks with it now and am extremely impressed with the product.It's smaller, lighter, more comfortable and definitely much cooler looking. Now I look less like the drive-thru person at the In 'N Out and more like a high powered Silicon Valley Executive on the cutting edge of new tech. Seems to have a better volume range than v1.0, and the buttons work/feel more solid as well. And, yes - the earloop is still removable! I'd definitely recommend this over any other BT earpiece I've tried...not that the list of earpieces I've tried is exhaustive, but I'm pretty sure it would hold it's own against anything out there.In terms of sound quality on the other end of the conversation, my anecdotal surveys tell me that's better too.So what are you waiting for, go get one!Uni II Wireless Headset for Bluetooth-Enabled Cell Phones - Black - 30543BBR(Other)
 6/09/2008 9:40 PM (174d 22h 23m ago)
PC World 100 Best Products of the year :59. RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series (smart phone, $250 with two-year AT&T wireless contract)
 Research in Motion's Curve line delivers both a QWERTY keyboard and RIM's increasingly popular smart-phone operating system -- the best of its kind for handling corporate e-mail -- in a compact and chic handset.PC World RIM Blackberry 8300 Curve reviewPC World RIM Blackberry 8320 Curve review
 6/02/2008 5:12 PM (182d 2h 51m ago)
Rumors
Verizon Wireless prepping for BlackBerry Storm?
 (Credit: Engadget Mobile) OK, folks. Here is your smartphone rumor for the day: The touch-screen RIM BlackBerry Storm is headed for Verizon Wireless. Several sources have reported on this news after a "talking points" sheet for Verizon employees was leaked, highlighting some of the key features of the smartphone. According ...
 9/16/2008 4:27 AM (76d 15h 36m ago)
BlackBerry Bold hitting AT&T on October 2?
 Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds With hope of a summer release fading with the passing of each and every day, Boy Genius Report cites a "pretty solid bit of info" that the BlackBerry Bold is now pegged for launch on AT&T on Thursday, October 2. So if you see a throng of three-piece suits starting to gather around your local store around September 28 or 29, yeah, that's probably why.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
 8/29/2008 10:30 PM (93d 21h 33m ago)
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