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Sprint cancels plans to launch 4G BlackBerry PlayBook citing lack of demand

Sprint cancels plans to launch 4G BlackBerry PlayBook citing lack of demand

Posted on Aug 15, 2011 by MG3

Sprint has abandoned its plans to launch a version of Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with an embedded 4G WiMAX radio. The nation’s No. 3 wireless carrier cited a lack of demand among business customers as its reasoning for the cancellation, The Wall Street Journal reports. “It’s an interesting concept, it just hasn’t caught on with business customers as much as they would like,” said president of Sprint’s business markets group, Paget Alves.

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Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 to launch August 15th?

Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 to launch August 15th?

Posted on Aug 15, 2011 by MG3

Another day means another BlackBerry launch rumor, and today it's Verizon's turn. We already knew Big Red's been prepping its version of the Bold Touch 9930, evidenced when the carrier accidentally published the video on its own site. So when can we expect to see the fabled handset available for purchase?

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RIM might acquire shares in Dropbox and see what that cloud thing is all about

RIM might acquire shares in Dropbox and see what that cloud thing is all about

Posted on Aug 15, 2011 by MG3

Filed in: RIM BlackBerry

Is RIM getting ready to hop on board the cloud-based storage bandwagon? If the rumors are to be believed, that sure might be on the company's agenda. There is a speculation going around claiming that Research in Motion is about to acquire an undisclosed amount of shares in Dropbox, the popular online cloud service, and would supposedly integrate the functionality into its lineup of mobile devices. It is said that a former RIM employee was the one who let the cat out of the bag. Further details surrounding the alleged deal, however, remain a mystery for now.

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Research warns of PlayBook security holes

Research warns of PlayBook security holes

Posted on Aug 12, 2011 by MG3

The first independent study into the security credentials of the BlackBerry PlayBook has found a couple of causes for concern.
The issues the NGS Secure team found included unintended access to the file system, flaws in relation to a third-party web server and a problem with the HDMI video interface.
The company has made RIM aware of these security flaws and says that the company is making changes to address them.

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First BlackBerry QNX phone a 4-inch “mini-PlayBook” says analyst

First BlackBerry QNX phone a 4-inch “mini-PlayBook” says analyst

Posted on Aug 11, 2011 by MG3

Contrasting rumors over RIM’s QNX smartphone plans for 2012 today, with an RBC Capital Markets analyst suggesting that, rather than the Colt handset tipped earlier this week, the BlackBerry manufacturer’s first device will be a “mini-PlayBook.” The handset, Mike Abramsky suggested in an investor note today, will look like the 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet but smaller, using a 4-inch display and a dual-core processor.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 finally has a decent web browser [video]

BlackBerry Bold 9900 finally has a decent web browser [video]

Posted on Aug 11, 2011 by MG3

A comparison video showing off the web browsing speeds of the iPhone 4, Samsung Nexus S and BlackBerry Bold 9900 has just been released by the folks at CrackBerry. Has RIM kept its promise of 40 percent faster web browsing on BlackBerry 7 versus BlackBerry 6? Let’s find out.

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BlackBerry Torch 9850, Bold 9930 to hit Sprint on Aug. 21?

BlackBerry Torch 9850, Bold 9930 to hit Sprint on Aug. 21?

Posted on Aug 11, 2011 by MG3

Sprint is reportedly ready to launch RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9850 and Bold 9930 within the next two weeks. The carrier recently confirmed plans to launch both devices, however the company did not provide details regarding release timing. Leaked advertisements posted on CrackBerry suggest both handsets will be available on August 21.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 appear in Rogers upgrade system

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 appear in Rogers upgrade system

Posted on Aug 09, 2011 by MG1

While we'd heard word on Bell's -- and most of the US carriers -- pending launch of the Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 BlackBerry 7 devices, the Rogers rumor mill stayed shuttered. That's all changed with the lovely screengrab you can peep above apparently from the Rogers point-of-sale system upgrades department. While sadly this little gem doesn't mention dates or pricing for this highly anticipated duo, Rogers has typically been first to market with new BlackBerry goods in Canada -- and we're hopeful that holds true in this case. But if we had to guess at a ballpark figure, Vodafone UK priced the Bold 9900 at roughly $650 and has us thinking we might see something in that realm over here. There'...

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BlackBerry Colt may be RIM's first QNX smartphone, will lack BES support out-of-box?

BlackBerry Colt may be RIM's first QNX smartphone, will lack BES support out-of-box?

Posted on Aug 09, 2011 by MG1

To many, a colt is a representation of rebirth and a symbol for youthfulness. Research in Motion appears to be in desperate need for exactly that -- a regeneration. It seems appropriate, then, that RIM may be launching the BlackBerry Colt, its first QNX-based "superphone," in the first quarter of 2012. This timeline will ensure the device launches at the expected time, according to rumors by BGR, but there's likely to be a few compromises to ensure it gets pushed out to market faster. The Colt is said to be undergoing internal testing with a single-core chip, contrary to promises of including dual-core CPUs. Additionally, the maiden voyage of the smartphone platform may be completely devoid ...

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BlackBerry Torch 9810 headed to Three UK

BlackBerry Torch 9810 headed to Three UK

Posted on Aug 08, 2011 by MG1

In addition to the BlackBerry Bold 9900, Three UK has announced that it will be carrying another of RIM's latest smartphones, the BlackBerry Torch 9810. The Torch 9810 features a 3.2-inch, VGA touchscreen and a slide-out portrait QWERTY keyboard. It is running RIM's latest BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 7, and is powered by a 1.2GHz processor.
Three did not provide an exact release date or pricing information at this time. Take a look at a quick preview of the BlackBerry Torch 9810 from Three in the video below.

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Verizon roadmap shows Galaxy S II, 4G Curve, HTC Vigor, new 4G Galaxy Tab, more

Verizon roadmap shows Galaxy S II, 4G Curve, HTC Vigor, new 4G Galaxy Tab, more

Posted on Aug 05, 2011 by MG1

Verizon Wireless has a blockbuster smartphone and tablet lineup planned ahead of the holiday shopping season this year according to a purported leaked roadmap. Published on Wednesday by IGN, the roadmap reveals numerous previously unheard of devices. While details are scarce for the time being, several highly anticipated phones are mentioned on the document as well, alongside launch dates.

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RIM's BlackBerry Curve 9360 outed -- is this Apollo?

RIM's BlackBerry Curve 9360 outed -- is this Apollo?

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

Did RIM forget this budget entry update, or was it pushed aside for this morning's announcements of its higher-end BlackBerry brothers? No matter the case, OneMobileRing got a hands-on with the Curve 9360, and it looks like this portrait QWERTY could be following in its brethren's OS 7 footsteps. Shots of the device reveal a Tour-like chrome trim, optical trackpad and the requisite micro-USB port for your charging / connectivity needs. A pic of the device's open battery door also shows off a SIM card slot, leading us to believe that this may very well be the ever-elusive Apollo. Could we see this mid-end, GSM workhorse in T-Mobile's near future? Our in-house Ms. Cleo predicts a yes.

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BlackBerry PlayBook Android Apps Delayed Until 'Late Fall'

BlackBerry PlayBook Android Apps Delayed Until 'Late Fall'

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

If you were hoping that your BlackBerry PlayBook would be running Android apps by now, I apologize for being the bearer of bad news. According to a new rumor, the “late summer” plan by RIM to get Android apps onto its tablet has been delayed until late fall. Some users purchased the PlayBook in high hopes of this feature – we even bothered the good RIM PR folks at pre-launch parties about the whole Android business. This isn’t looking good.
RIM is undoubtedly slipping in the tablet space, and arguably even in the smartphone arena where it once dominated, and this delay isn’t helping. There aren’t any solid dates, as it’s all based on a rumor that Engadget picked up on, but the fact is summer...

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RIM gets touchy: BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 announced

RIM gets touchy: BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 announced

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

At its press event in London today, RIM outed all the details about its biggest global launch ever, to 225 carriers, of a fresh handsets crop with the brand spanking new BlackBerry 7 OS.
The new announcements included RIM's hyped all-touchscreen phone BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860, and the BlackBerry Torch 8910, a successor to the original Torch, which will be exclusive to AT&T in August.
The more interesting handset, however, is undoubtedly the BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860. Under the 9850 number it will appear with CDMA radio with Sprint and U.S. Cellular, while the GSM version 9860 will land on AT&T, Rogers, Tellus and Bell in North America, with HSPA+ radio inside. RIM touts the ergonomics of...

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AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 9810 this month, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 later this year

AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 9810 this month, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 later this year

Posted on Aug 04, 2011 by MG1

Research in Motion has had better days -- and years, for that matter -- but it's always had a loyal partner in AT&T, a company that's cranked out BlackBerry products faithfully for the past twelve years. The tradition continues, as the GSM giant has announced its intentions to bring the 4G BlackBerry Torch 9810 (aka the Torch 2) to stores sometime this month, followed by the 4G BlackBerry Torch 9860 and 4G Bold 9900 "later this year." No specific dates or prices were given on any of the devices.
The Torch 9810 comes with a 1.2GHz CPU, 3.2-inch touch display, a total of 8GB internal memory (with microSD expansion up to 32GB), and a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture. Oh, and about ...

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