BlackBerry 2008 SmartPhone Articles

BlackBerry Curve 8900 May Be Coming to T-Mobile USA in Feb. 12/31/2008

T-Mobile USA will be introducing an updated version of the BlackBerry Curve in a couple of months, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Preview 12/30/2008

Sling Media made a beta of SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry available to the public today. Ed Hardy has tried it out, and he's quite please

Handy Weather for BlackBerry Now Available 12/19/2008

Paragon Software Group's new Handy Weather for BlackBerry smartphones lets mobile users get real-time, wireless weather forecasts from any p

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Finally Nearing Debut 12/18/2008

Sling Media will open a public beta of SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones at the end of this month.

Virtual BlackBerry for Windows Mobile Nearing Release? 12/17/2008

Almost two years ago, RIM announced plans to release a suite of applications that will let a Windows Mobile-based smartphone act as if it wa

Mobile Firefox on Its Way to Symbian S60, but Not iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android 12/17/2008

A comprehensive list is emerging of which operating systems will get versions of the mobile version of the Firefox web browser.

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Now Available from AT&T 12/17/2008

AT&T has just begun offering an updated version of the BlackBerry Curve 8320, a relatively low-cost Wi-Fi enabled smartphone.

Sprint Introduces the BlackBerry Curve 8350i 12/15/2008

Sprint has introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8350i, a smartphone for its Nextel Direct Connect customers who depend on push-to-talk. This devi

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Review 12/9/2008

The Storm is the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen, and Brighthand's Shaun Mahal brings us a review of Verizon's version of this highly-an

BlackBerry Storm Updated to Improve Performance 12/5/2008

RIM and Verizon Wireless have released a much-anticipated update for the new BlackBerry Storm that is expected to fix many of the problems e

BlackBerry Revenues Not Meeting Expectations 12/3/2008

Research In Motion has warned investors that revenue for last quarter from its BlackBerry line isn't going to meet its earlier expectations.

Upcoming BlackBerry Storm Software Updates Should Improve Performance 12/1/2008

RIM and Verizon are reportedly getting ready to release a software update for the new BlackBerry Storm that will fix many of the issues that

Get 50% Off BlackBerry Apps in the Brighthand Store 11/25/2008

The Brighthand Store is now offering 48 of the best-selling BlackBerry applications for 50% off.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review 11/24/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is the latest generation in RIM's very successful line of business-oriented smartphones. Ed Hardy Brings us a review of

BlackBerry Storm Debuts in the U.S. 11/21/2008

Verizon Wireless has just launched the BlackBerry Storm 9530. With its combination of business-friendly features and a large touchscreen, so

Google Sync for BlackBerry Gets Two-Way Address Book Synchronization 11/20/2008

Support for two-way contacts synchronization has been added to the free Google Sync for BlackBerry application.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Preliminary Review 11/20/2008

Verizon is set to launch the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen tomorrow, and Brighthand's Shaun Mahal brings us a preliminary review of th

Barack Obama May Have to Give Up his BlackBerry 11/19/2008

The U.S. President-Elect is a heavy user of email on his smartphone, but he might have to give it up when he takes office in January.

LogMeIn Rescue+Mobile Gains Support for BlackBerry Smartphones 11/18/2008

Those responsible for solving the technical problems of a group of BlackBerry users can now offer remote support for these smartphones thank

BlackBerry Storm: A Potential iPhone Killer in the Enterprise 11/14/2008

Although Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) refuses to say so explicitly, the company has delivered to enterprises a viable alternative to the iP

Verizon Reveals BlackBerry Storm Launch Date and Price 11/13/2008

The time for rumors and leaks about the BlackBerry Storm is over; Verizon Wireless has just officially announced when this smartphone will b

BlackBerry Storm Not Launching Quite as Soon as Expected 11/12/2008

A document that has leaked out of Verizon indicates the the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen will have its U.S. debut a week later than e

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Review 11/10/2008

RIM has launched the first BlackBerry with a clamshell design. Shaun Mahal brings us a review of this new consumer-oriented smartphone, whic

Best Buy Taking Pre-Orders for BlackBerry Storm 11/8/2008

Those who are eager to get their hands on the Storm -- which will be the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen -- can pre-order it now from Be

OtterBox Impact Case Now Available for BlackBerry Bold 11/5/2008

Otter Products, has released a case from its Impact Series for the new BlackBerry Bold. This skin-style case combines durable silicone with

BlackBerry Bold Now Available from AT&T 11/4/2008

The long-awaited U.S. release date for the BlackBerry Bold has arrived at last. This smartphone is now available from AT&T. Updated

BlackBerry Bold Preliminary Review 11/3/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is set to debut on Tuesday, and Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us his first impressions of this hotly-anticipated smartpho

Could RIM Take BlackBerry Open Source? 11/2/2008

There is currently a movement toward open source mobile operating systems, and some are wondering if the BlackBerry OS will be part of it.

iPhone, BlackBerry Users Get Free Wi-Fi Service from AT&T 10/30/2008

Access to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots is now available for Apple iPhone customers for free. The same will soon be true for AT&T subscribers who have

Truphone Releases Beta BlackBerry VoIP Client 10/27/2008

Truphone has released a beta version of its popular VoIP client for BlackBerry devices.

BlackBerry Storm May Launch in Mid November 10/27/2008

Although Verizon has committed to releasing the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen, the carrier has been a bit vague on when this will happ

RIM Confirms BlackBerry Application Store will Launch in March 10/26/2008

RIM has confirmed earlier reports that it will create an online marketplace for BlackBerry applications similar to Apple's App Store for the

Updated Gmail Client Released for BlackBerry and Java Phones 10/24/2008

Google has introduced Gmail for mobile 2.0, an email client for BlackBerries and J2ME-compliant phones. The focus for this version was to ma

BlackBerry Bold Will Debut Early Next Month 10/22/2008

AT&T has just announced the date the BlackBerry Bold will debut in the U.S. This highly-anticipated smartphone will offer a number of firsts

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Launching Today 10/13/2008

The first BlackBerry with a clamshell design is now available in the United States, exclusively from T-Mobile.

Details Already Leaking Out on the Next Generation BlackBerry 10/10/2008

The BlackBerry Bold, Storm, and Pearl Flip are still in the process of being rolled out, and the first report of the smartphone that's going

Third-party BlackBerry Software Development a Learning Process for RIM 10/10/2008

As RIM tries to build a thriving third-party application ecosystem for the BlackBerry, the company and its independent software vendor partn

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Now Available in Pink 10/8/2008

AT&T is now offering the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 in a new color: pink.

BlackBerry Storm Officially Unveiled 10/7/2008

The first BlackBerry with a touchscreen is no longer only a rumor; it has been officially announced by by mobile phone companies on both sid

BlackBerry Getting an iPhone-like App Store 10/7/2008

Along with a touchscreen-based smartphone, RIM is reportedly readying an software store to rival Apple's App Store called the BlackBerry App

RIM Explains BlackBerry Bold Delays 10/6/2008

According to one of RIM's co-CEOs, the highly-anticipated BlackBerry Bold is tied up in AT&T's certification process.

OtterBox for BlackBerry Bold Coming Soon 10/2/2008

Otter Products is putting the finishing touches on a semi-rugged, drop and scratch-proof OtterBox case for the BlackBerry Bold.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip-phone Coming to T-Mobile USA *UPDATED* 9/30/2008

When RIM took the wraps off the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 earlier this month, many assumed that this smartphone was destined for T-Mobile USA. N

BlackBerry Bold Might Be Coming Sooner than Expected *UPDATED* 9/29/2008

On of the biggest mysteries in the smartphone market right now is when the BlackBerry Bold's U.S. debut will be. A new document says this sm

Verizon May Have the BlackBerry Storm Scheduled for Nov., the Touch Diamond for Dec. 9/28/2008

An document that has leaked out of Verizon Wireless may reveal the general time this carrier is going to release two hotly-anticipated smart

Astraware Introduces Platypus for BlackBerry and Symbian Smartphones 9/27/2008

Following a release for Palm OS and Windows Mobile earlier this year, Astraware has launched its Platypus shoot-em-up for three more smartph

Agendus Now Available for BlackBerry, Too 9/26/2008

Palm OS and Windows Mobile users have been turning to the Agendus personal information manager for years, and iambic has just released a ver

AT&T Might Not Release the BlackBerry Bold Until November 9/18/2008

The BlackBerry Bold is one of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of this fall. And if a new report is correct, U.S. consumers will have

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Preview 9/12/2008

RIM unveiled the first clamshell BlackBerry smartphone earlier this week, and Brighthand's Kevin O'Brien was there to get some video of the

Google Mobile App for BlackBerry Updated 9/11/2008

An updated Google Mobile App for BlackBerry devices makes it easier to search, read email, and access other Google applications.

Rumored $199 Price for BlackBerry Storm/Thunder, Video Published 9/11/2008

An upcoming touchscreen BlackBerry device is tested on video, and is rumored to have a $199 price point for Verizon.

RIM Announces BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 9/11/2008

Research in Motion (RIM) releases the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220; a flip form factor smartphone with SureType keyboard and BlackBerry softwa

Verizon Getting the Touchscreen-Based BlackBerry Storm 8/28/2008

New information has emerged on what will be the first BlackBerry smartphone with a touchscreen, including its official name. This also indi

BlackBerry 8350i May Be Coming to Sprint's iDEN Network 8/15/2008

When Sprint acquired Nextel, it also acquired its iDEN network. This carrier has continued to introduce new iDEN devices, but usually long a

Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8330 Now Available in Pink 8/8/2008

Verizon Wireless has just begun offering the BlackBerry Curve 8330 in a pink casing.

Olive Tree's BibleReader for BlackBerry Updated 8/6/2008

Olive Tree has released a new beta of its BibleReader 4.0 for BlackBerry. This brings a few software and usability enhancements.

BlackBerry Media Sync Adds iTunes Compatability 7/28/2008

The BlackBerry Media Sync application is now able to sync files and playlists with iTunes .

BlackBerry Curve 8330 Review 7/22/2008

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 is a 3G smartphone that seeks to straddle the different needs of both business users and consumers. Antoine Wright

BlackBerry Bold and Thunder Now Scheduled for Fall? 7/17/2008

If unconfirmed reports are correct, the next two BlackBerries from RIM aren't going to hit the market until this fall. This includes the Bla

First Touchscreen BlackBerry Nowhere Near Ready for Release 7/9/2008

Although rumors about the BlackBerry Thunder have been circulating for months, these have been somewhat vague on when this smartphone will b

Mobile Tech News -- New Palm Centro Color, SplashMoney for BlackBerry, and More 7/9/2008

Palm Releases Centro in Electric Blue SplashMoney Now Available for BlackBerry Bible Unleashed for BlackBerry

BlackBerry Sales Once Again Push RIM's Profits Up, Up, Up 6/29/2008

During its most recent financial quarter, Research In Motion (RIM) once again saw its revenues and profits more than twice what they were a

BlackBerry Bold Preview 6/26/2008

RIM recently unveiled the BlackBerry Bold, an upcoming smartphone that will offer a number of firsts for this long-running product line. Ed

BlackBerry Bold Coming to AT&T in Late Summer 6/25/2008

There's good news and bad news for those in the U.S. who are eager to get RIM's latest, the BlackBerry Bold. The good news is that this smar

Mobile Tech News -- Missing Sync Beta, Free Propel for Palm OS, Palringo for BlackBerry 6/20/2008

Beta of The Missing Sync for Symbian S60 Now Available Get Propel for Palm OS for Free with $5 Purchase in the Brighthand Store Palringo

A Very Early Look at the BlackBerry Javelin 6/19/2008

The BlackBerry Javelin isn't expected to debut until the middle of next year, but rumors on this upcoming smartphone are already spreading.

Mobile Tech News -- New IM Service, BlackBerry Curve Case, Palm Results, and More 6/17/2008

Palringo Releases Mobile Instant Messaging Service OtterBox 1935 for Redesigned for BlackBerry Curve Models Palm Gives Details for Upcom

More Images of the BlackBerry Kickstart Leaked 6/15/2008

Information about the first clamshell BlackBerry has been trickling out over the previous month or so, and the latest of this is a series of

First Image of a Touchscreen BlackBerry Appears 6/9/2008

Smartphones with touchscreens are all the rage now, and it appears even RIM isn't going to be able to buck the trend. There have been rumors

More Details on the First Clamshell BlackBerry Emerge 5/29/2008

Early this month, the first solid report of the BlackBerry Sidekick emerged. Now, much more information on this upcoming device has leaked o

Mobile Tech News -- AfterCall for S60, Handmark BlackBerry Apps, PocketMac AudioExtractor 5/14/2008

AfterCall for S60 Now Available Handmark Announces New Applications for BlackBerry Devices PocketMac AudioExtractor Eases YouTube Music

RIM Unveils the BlackBerry Bold 9000 5/12/2008

RIM has just taken the wraps off its next smartphone model. The BlackBerry Bold will be the first from this company to support tri-band HSDP

Next-Generation BlackBerry Gets a Possible Name, Release Date 5/10/2008

Rumors of a new BlackBerry model are coming thick and fast. The most recent of these supposedly reveals the official name for this upcoming

Sprint Now Offering BlackBerry Curve 8330 5/9/2008

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 has debuted on a second wireless carrier this week. Sprint has just begun offering this smartphone, close on the h

Verizon Now Offering BlackBerry Curve with EV-DO, GPS 5/7/2008

As it promised to do last month, Verizon has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve, a smartphone designed to appeal to both business

Motorola Q9c, BlackBerry Curve May Be Coming to Verizon Next Week 5/2/2008

At the CTIA tradeshow last month, Verizon promised to add three smartphones to its roster, and so far it has introduced only one of these. H

First Glimpse of a Clamshell BlackBerry 5/1/2008

Although RIM has updated the look of its BlackBerry smartphones over the years, all of them have been tablets. Now there's strong evidence t

RIM Prepping Significant Improvements for BlackBerry System Software 4/30/2008

RIM is putting the finishing touches on a new BlackBerry smartphone, code-named Meteor. This will debut with an updated version of this comp

First 3G GSM BlackBerry Pushed Back 4/28/2008

According to an unconfirmed report, the iPhone 3G may be the reason a BlackBerry smartphone with 3G wireless networking is going to miss its

AT&T Introduces BlackBerry Pearl 8110 with GPS 4/23/2008

AT&T has just launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8110, a 2.5G smartphone that includes built-in global positioning system (GPS) support.

BlackBerry Pearl with Wi-Fi Debuts on T-Mobile USA 4/14/2008

T-Mobile USA is now offering the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, a consumer-oriented smartphone with Wi-Fi.

Mobile Tech News -- Opera Mini for Android, Half Off IM+ for BlackBerry, RSS Feed 4/11/2008

Opera Mini Already Available for Android Get IM+ for BlackBerry for Half Off Don't Forget About Brighthand's RSS Feed

Sprint To Offer BlackBerry Curve 8330 4/3/2008

Sprint has joined Verizon in announcing plans to carry the new CDMA version of the BlackBerry Curve.

BlackBerry Pearl with Wi-Fi Coming to T-Mobile USA 4/1/2008

T-Mobile USA has just announced plans to offer RIM's BlackBerry Pearl 8120, a consumer-oriented smartphone with Wi-Fi.

Verizon Announces Plans To Carry Blackberry Curve 3/31/2008

Verizon Wireless today announced plans to carry a version of the Blackberry Curve, the popular GPS-enabled smartphone previously available o

Mobile Tech News -- Free Web Browser, EzQuote for BlackBerry, Google Maps for UIQ, and More 3/26/2008

TeaShark Offering Free Webkit-Based Web Browser iambic's EzQuote for BlackBerry Available Google Maps for Symbian UIQ Mobiles Introduced

BlackBerry 8820 Comes to T-Mobile USA 3/24/2008

T-Mobile USA has just begun offering the BlackBerry 8820. This is one of RIM's first models with Wi-Fi, and it supports T-Mobile's HotSpot@H

Mobile Tech News -- 25% Off Palm Accessories, Mobipocket Reader for BlackBerry Updated 3/15/2008

Palm Store Offering 25% Off All Accessories Mobipocket Reader 6.0 for BlackBerry Adds OTA Shopping

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 with Wi-Fi Debuts from AT&T 3/13/2008

AT&T has just launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to its business customers. This is an updated version of the very popular Pearl, and is one

RIM Founder Mike Lazaridis Discusses BlackBerry's Outages and Advantages -- and Upstart iPhone 3/13/2008

Two high-profile outages and the iPhone incursion might make one wonder whether BlackBerry's days are numbered. Don't tell Mike Lazaridis, f

Mobile Tech News -- SplashMoney for Windows Mobile, Resco Explorer 2008, BlackBerry Ebook 3/11/2008

SplashMoney Now Available for Windows Mobile Resco Explorer 2008 for Palm OS Released New Ebook: BlackBerry 8800 & 8300 Curve Made Simpl

Mobile Tech News -- Sony mylo Developers, LinkedIn Mobile, OtterBox for BlackBerry Pearl 2/26/2008

Sony Launches Developer Site for mylo COM-2 Mobile Version of LinkedIn Available OtterBox Introduces Cases for the Latest BlackBerry Pea

BlackBerry Service Interrupted Again 2/20/2008

For the second time in about a week, RIM is having a problems delivering emails to users of BlackBerry smartphones. Update: According to RIM