BlackBerry 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Details on the BlackBerry Tour2 Leak Out 12/28/2009

The Blackberry Tour hit the market just a few months ago, but details and images of its successor have already come to light. This coming mo

BlackBerry Messaging Service Stopped Twice in One Week 12/24/2009

E-mail service for many of RIM's BlackBerry smartphones went out two times in a week, giving this company a serious black eye. The most rece

Sprint Now Offering the Inexpensive BlackBerry Curve 8530 12/18/2009

Sprint has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest model in the venerable Curve series of consumer-oriented smartphone

BlackBerry Bold 9000, Curve 8900 Get Unofficial BlackBerry OS 5.0 Upgrades 12/9/2009

RIM has promised to release upgrades for the system software on some of its smartphones, but the release of these has been somewhat slow. Ma

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Half Off at AT&T 12/4/2009

AT&T has just launched a BlackBerry sale, temporarily cutting the cost of a range of models in half. This includes the new BlackBerry Bold 9

BlackBerry Media Sync Updated with New Options for Photos 11/24/2009

RIM offers a free app that lets BlackBerry smartphone users synchronize their multimedia files between their PC or Mac and their mobile devi

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Coming Soon to AT&T 11/16/2009

AT&T has become the latest wireless carrier to commit to offering the newest version of the BlackBerry Curve. This inexpensive smartphone's

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review 11/16/2009

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 -- sometimes called the Bold2 -- sports an HVGA screen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, 3G and more. Shaun Mahal says this device'

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Available from T-Mobile 11/16/2009

T-Mobile has just released the BlackBerry Bold 9700, making it the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to do so. This device -- sometimes cal

T-Mobile Will Introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on Monday 11/14/2009

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 will have its U.S. debut on Monday. T-Mobile USA will be the first carrier in this country to offer RIM's latest sm

Small System Software Update Released for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 11/13/2009

RIM and AT&T have introduced a small update for the system software on the original BlackBerry Bold. This is not the much-anticipated upgrad

BlackBerry Bold 9700 First Impressions Review 11/13/2009

The BlackBerry Bold 9700, sometimes called the Bold2, is smaller than its predecessor, but still sports an HVGA screen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, 3G

BlackBerry Bold 9700 Debuts in the U.K. 11/12/2009

Vodafone and T-Mobile UK have become the first carriers worldwide to offer RIM's latest smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9700. This version i

Pricing for T-Mobile's BlackBerry Bold 9700 Leaks out 11/9/2009

Although T-Mobile has promised to release the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in the near future, it hasn't revealed what it plans to charge for this u

Sprint Commits to the BlackBerry Curve 8530, Too 11/5/2009

Sprint has promised to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest model in the venerable Curve series of consumer-oriented smartphones.

Verizon Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Later this Month 11/5/2009

BlackBerry Curve 8530 is going to be available from Verizon Wireless in time for the holiday shopping season. This is an updated version of

Celio Redfly for BlackBerry Review 11/3/2009

The Celio Redfly is an accessory that turns a smartphone into a netbook by giving the phone a large external screen and keyboard. Software r

Redfly Mobile Companion Now Compatible with BlackBerry Smartphones 11/3/2009

Celio Corp has just released software that allows the Redfly the be used with some of the latest BlackBerry models. This accessory, previous

BlackBerry Storm2 Review 10/30/2009

Verizon Wireless has released the BlackBerry Storm2, and Shaun Mahal brings us a review. This new smartphone has the same general look and f

BlackBerry Bold 9700 May Not Be Released by T-Mobile as Soon as Expected 10/30/2009

T-Mobile is still expected to launch the second-generation BlackBerry Bold next month, but a week later than earlier reports had indicated.

Boingo Wi-Fi Service Now Available for BlackBerrys 10/29/2009

Boingo Wireless is a service that, for a fee, gives users access to a very extensive network of Wi-Fi hotspots. This week, software that Bla

BlackBerry Storm2 Launching Today 10/28/2009

Verizon has just begun offering the BlackBerry Storm2, RIM's latest touchscreen-oriented smartphone. Its predecessor had a rocky start last

Verizon Prepping BlackBerry Curve2 for the Holidays 10/27/2009

Verizon Wireless is apparently going to release a model from the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series in time for the holiday shopping season. This

inPulse Smartwatch Puts Your BlackBerry on Your Wrist 10/26/2009

Allerta has taken the wraps off a watch that works in concert with a nearby BlackBerry smartphone to display messages and alerts. The inPuls

BlackBerry OS 5.0 Upgrade Now Available for the Original Storm 10/26/2009

Research in Motion has released an operating system upgrade for Verizon's version of the original BlackBerry Storm. This brings a number of

BlackBerry Storm2 First Impressions Review 10/25/2009

Verizon Wireless will release the second-generation BlackBerry Storm this week, and Shaun Mahal brings us his first impressions of this upco

BlackBerry Storm2 Will Cost Less than its Predecessor at Launch 10/24/2009

Verizon has announced that it is going to introduce the next-generation BlackBerry Storm2 on Wednesday, but hasn't yet revealed the cost. Fo

BlackBerry Storm2 U.S. Debut Coming in Less Than a Week 10/23/2009

Verizon Wireless has announced that the wait for the second-generation BlackBerry Storm will be over in just a few days. This touchscreen-or

Second-Generation BlackBerry Bold Coming to AT&T, T-Mobile USA 10/21/2009

Both AT&T and T-Mobile USA have announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9700, a smartphone that was just unveiled today. This second mo

Verizon's Launch of the BlackBerry Storm2 Could Be Delayed 10/20/2009

According to rumor, Verizon is going to formally announce its plans for the BlackBerry Storm2 tomorrow. However, problems with the device ma

Epocrates Essentials Now Available for BlackBerry Smartphones 10/20/2009

Epocrates, Inc. has introduced a version of its most popular premium clinical software suite, Epocrates Essentials, for the BlackBerry OS. T

RIM May Be Prepping a BlackBerry Smartwatch 10/19/2009

A watch that is able to display messages that come into a nearby BlackBerry smartphone is apparently on its way from Research in Motion. Thi

BlackBerry Storm2 Is Official... Mostly 10/15/2009

Today is apparently the official unveiling of the BlackBerry Storm 2, although the situation isn't as clear cut as it could be. RIM has conf

BlackBerry Storm 2 Could Be Just Days Away 10/11/2009

Verizon Wireless will release the follow-up to the Blackberry Storm in less than two weeks, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This device

T-Mobile May Introduce the BlackBerry Bold 2 in Early November 10/10/2009

RIM is reportedly going to officially announce the Blackberry Bold 2 on October 21, but a new unconfirmed report says T-Mobile USA won't beg

Analyst Predicts Android Will Outsell iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile by 2012 10/8/2009

Google's Android OS is still getting off the ground, but an analyst for the market-research firm Gartner says that two years from now it wil

BlackBerry Bold 2 Debut May Be Soon 10/8/2009

The official unveiling of RIM's second-generation BlackBerry Bold might be just two weeks away. This business-oriented smartphone is expecte

BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac Finally Available 10/2/2009

RIM has just released the long-awaited version of its BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Apple's Mac OS X. This ends a virtual requirement for B

BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac Coming on Friday 9/30/2009

After many years of being available only for Windows, RIM announced today that a version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Apple's Mac OS X

BlackBerry Maker's Quarterly Report Displeases Wall Street 9/25/2009

During its most recent financial quarter, Research In Motion (RIM) experienced a 37% increase in revenue, but investors have begun dumping t

AT&T Once Again Updating the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail 9/23/2009

AT&T has resumed sending a system software update to users of the BlackBerry Bold that brings Visual Voicemail to this smartphone.

BlackBerrys Will Be Able to Use the Redfly Mobile Companion in Mid-Q4 9/16/2009

Celio Corp has announced that it will soon release the software necessary to allow several BlackBerry models to use the Redfly Mobile Compan

AT&T Stops Sending Software Update to BlackBerry Bold Users 9/6/2009

AT&T recently began updating its version of the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail. However, this carrier has discovered a problem, and h

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Review 9/3/2009

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a recently-released smartphone from T-Mobile USA. As the latest device in the Curve series, its hardware and so

Redfly Support for BlackBerry and Android Could Come Any Day Now 9/3/2009

Early last month, Celio announced that it expects to bring support for the Redfly Mobile Companion to two new platforms in 30-60 days. As 30

Verizon Drops the BlackBerry Storm to $50, Cuts Prices on Other RIM Models, Too 8/31/2009

Verizon has cut the purchase price of the BlackBerry Storm in half. It has also cut the prices of a pair of other recently-released RIM mode

AT&T Updating the BlackBerry Bold with Visual Voicemail 8/25/2009

AT&T is sending a system software update to users of the BlackBerry Bold that brings Visual Voicemail to this smartphone.

BlackBerry Storm 2 May Launch Earlier than Expected 8/24/2009

A document has leaked out of Verizon Wireless, showing when this carrier expects to release a number of smartphones in the coming months. Th

BlackBerry Users Now Have Access to Google Enterprise Software 8/24/2009

The Google Apps Enterprise team has released Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which lets those with a BlackBerry smar

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Review 8/18/2009

The BlackBerry Tour is RIM's latest smartphone from Sprint and Verizon. This mid-range model offers a full QWERTY keyboard and support for b

Video Preview of the BlackBerry Storm 2 Leaks Out 8/16/2009

The BlackBerry Storm 2 has yet to be officially unveiled, but there's no room for doubt that it's coming soon -- especially in the wake of t

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Now Available from T-Mobile USA 8/5/2009

T-Mobile USA has just released the BlackBerry Curve 8520, a new model in this popular series of smartphones. Its hardware and software has b

BlackBerry Storm 2 Might Not Debut in the U.S. Until Black Friday 8/4/2009

With details, images, and even video of the Blackberry Storm2 leaking out for months now, it's not surprising that some are expecting this s

BlackBerry App World 1.1 Will Be No Small Upgrade 7/30/2009

RIM hasn't yet released the new version of its on-device software store, but the documentation for BlackBerry App World 1.1 shows that it wi

BlackBerry Curve 8530 May Be On Its Way to Verizon 7/29/2009

T-Mobile USA announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 earlier this week, and now an unconfirmed report says Verizon will release this smartphone,

T-Mobile Prepping Updated BlackBerry Curve with New Features 7/27/2009

T-Mobile USA will soon release a new version of the BlackBerry Curve. This upcoming smartphone will focus on consumers by offering mobile ac

Verizon's BlackBerry Storm Gets an Unofficial Upgrade to OS 5.0 7/23/2009

An unofficial upgrade to BlackBerry OS 5.0 for Verizon's version of the Storm has leaked out, giving those brave enough to install it a snea

Handmark Giving BlackBerry Users a Free Twitter App 7/21/2009

Handmark TweetCaster is a new Twitter app for BlackBerry smartphones. It's available for free -- all that's required is sending out a Tweet

BlackBerry Desktop Software Coming to a Mac Near You 7/20/2009

After many years of being available only for Windows, RIM announced today that BlackBerry Desktop Software will be coming to Apple's Mac OS

Slacker Radio App Being Pushed to the BlackBerry Storm 7/20/2009

Over the next several days, Verizon Wireless will be pushing the Slacker Radio application to the BlackBerry Storm. This will give users of

BlackBerry Storm Price Cut to $100 7/19/2009

Verizon Wireless has dropped the cost of the BlackBerry Storm by 50%. This isn't a special, but is the new price for this model. This means

Google Voice App Now Available for Android and BlackBerry 7/15/2009

A new application allows Android and BlackBerry smartphones to to take full advantage of Google Voice, this company's suite of phone-based s

BlackBerry Storm 2 Could Be Headed to AT&T 7/13/2009

There can be no doubt that the BlackBerry Storm 2 is headed to Verizon; the head of this wireless carrier has already committed to it. But a

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Now Available from Sprint and Verizon 7/12/2009

As promised, both Verizon and Sprint launched the BlackBerry Tour today. The newest smartphone from RIM offers support for both CDMA and GSM

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Will Debut on Sprint and Verizon in Two Weeks 7/1/2009

Both Verizon and Sprint have revealed their release dates for the BlackBerry Tour, and it's probably not an accident that they are the same

Verizon Now Offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 6/20/2009

Verizon Wireless has released its version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip. This smartphone -- the first from RIM with a clamshell design -- off

BlackBerry Tour Worldphone Headed to Sprint 6/16/2009

Sprint has announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Tour, a smartphone that will work in the U.S. and in countries around the world.

T-Mobile Cuts BlackBerry Prices, Drops Mail-in Rebates 6/5/2009

T-Mobile has either cut the prices for many of its BlackBerrys, stopped requiring mail-in rebates, or both. This includes new models and one

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Coming to Verizon Later this Month 6/4/2009

Verizon Wireless has just announced that it will release a version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip two week from today. This smartphone -- the

AT&T's BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 Get Price Cuts 6/3/2009

AT&T has dropped the cost of two RIM models in its lineup, one of which has been on the market for months, but the other was released just a

Audible.com E-books Now Available for BlackBerrys 5/25/2009

Audible has released a player that allows BlackBerry users to listen to its wide selection of audio e-books.

Skype for BlackBerry Getting Closer 5/21/2009

Skype promised that it would release a beta version of its VoIP software for BlackBerry smartphones in May, and it took an important step cl

AT&T Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 this Week 5/20/2009

AT&T has just revealed that it's going to release the BlackBerry Curve 8900 well before most people were expecting it. RIM's latest smartpho

BlackBerry Pearl Flip Could Arrive on Verizon this Summer 5/20/2009

Verizon Wireless will be getting aversion of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip in the next few months, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This sma

BlackBerry Storm 2 Debut Could Be Right Around the Corner 5/19/2009

There can no doubt that RIM and Verizon intend to release a follow-up to the BlackBerry Storm, but this may be hitting store shelves far so

First Images of the BlackBerry Storm 2 Emerge 5/15/2009

In the past few months there have been a few unconfirmed reports of the second-generation BlackBerry Storm, and now the first pictures of th

BlackBerry Curve 8520 May Be Coming to T-Mobile this Fall 5/8/2009

The entry-level BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be released by T-Mobile USA near the end of this year, if an unconfirmed report is correct.

BlackBerry Users Will Soon Get Access to Google Enterprise Software 5/5/2009

The Google Apps Enterprise team will soon release Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which those with a BlackBerry smar

BlackBerry Curve 8900 On Its Way to AT&T 5/4/2009

AT&T has promised to release the latest BlackBerry model in the next few months. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a thin and light smartphon

Facebook for BlackBerry 1.5 Integrates the Phone and Online Worlds 4/22/2009

A new version of the Facebook application for BlackBerrys has been released. This offers greater integration between this online service and

OtterBox Impact Case Now Available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 4/22/2009

OtterBox is now offering a skin-style case case for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series. This new Impact Series case offers protection in a sl

BlackBerry OS 5.0 for the Bold and Curve 8900 Leaks Out 4/13/2009

BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 owners who can't wait for an official release now have the option download a beta of the next version of thei

BlackBerry Storm 2 Could Have Wi-Fi 4/7/2009

The BlackBerry Storm launched late last year, and word of its replacement is just now starting to circulate. According to an unconfirmed rep

BlackBerry App World Now Available 4/3/2009

Following a trend in the industry, Research in Motion is the latest to launch an on-device software store. This allows many BlackBerry users

SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry Moves Out Of Beta 3/27/2009

BlackBerry users can watch TV programs streamed to their smartphones thanks Sling Media's SlingPlayer Mobile, which has just officially exi

Google Mobile App for Blackberry Now Has Voice Recognition, Location Awareness 3/25/2009

A new version of the Google Mobile App for BlackBerry makes it easier for users to find what they are looking for with a minimal amount of t

Astraware Sudoku Now Available for BlackBerry Smartphones 3/24/2009

A version of Astraware Sudoku has been released for BlackBerry smartphones. This game allows users to download a puzzle every day for no add

RIM Reveals More Details on the Upcoming BlackBerry App Store 3/6/2009

Research in Motion has released more information about the software store that will soon be included on BlackBerry smartphones.

Redfly Smartphone Terminal May Support BlackBerrys by Year's End 3/4/2009

The Celio Redfly turns a smartphone into a netbook, but it's currently available only for Windows Mobile devices... at least for now. A high

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Review 3/3/2009

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a thin and light smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for T-Mobile's Wi-Fi VoIP service. It takes

BlackBerry Pearl Flip with EV-DO Comes to Canada 2/27/2009

The first BlackBerry with a clamshell design is now available from Canada's Bell Mobility. This consumer-oriented smartphone has mobile broa

BlackBerry Storm Getting New Method for Cutting and Pasting Text 2/27/2009

The BlackBerry Storm already includes the ability to cut and paste text, but an upcoming system software update for this smartphone will off

Frequent Small BlackBerry Storm Updates Leaking Out 2/24/2009

It might seem like there hasn't been a system software update for the BlackBerry Storm in several month, but actually there has been a nearl

Buy a Refurbished iPhone or BlackBerry from AT&T, Save Money 2/21/2009

Want to buy a smartphone but don't want to put down big bucks during these hard economic times? Consider getting something refurbished from

BlackBerry Sales Rose, While iPhone Sales Dropped in Q4 2008 2/20/2009

U.S. sales of Apple's iPhone, which rose dramatically in the third quarter of this year, dropped significantly in the fourth quarter. At the

Google Maps on BlackBerry Storm Now Far More Accurate 2/19/2009

Those with a BlackBerry Storm from Verizon Wireless can now download a new version of Google Maps for mobile that utilizes this smartphone's

BlackBerry Pearl Flip May Be on the Way to Verizon 2/13/2009

Verizon Wireless may soon be getting a version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip -- the first BlackBerry with a clamshell design.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Launched by T-Mobile 2/11/2009

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is now available from T-Mobile USA. This is a thin and light smartphone with a relatively high-resolution screen a

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 Will Debut at a Low Cost *Updated* 2/10/2009

These days, a typical price for a smartphone is often $200 with contract. However, those who are interested in T-Mobile's version of the Bla

Missing Sync for BlackBerry 2.0 Adds Bluetooth and Proximity Sync 2/10/2009

Mark/Space has introduced a new version of The Missing Sync for BlackBerry, which adds support for automatic wireless syncing of personal in

An Early Look at the BlackBerry 9300 2/9/2009

An image and a few details have emerged on the BlackBerry 9300, an as yet unannounced 3G smartphone coming from RIM. This model will apparen

BlackBerry Storm Now Available for Half Price 2/9/2009

The BlackBerry Storm -- the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen -- launched late last year at $200, but it is available now for half that. A

Pres. Obama Gets to Keep his BlackBerry 2/1/2009

Pres. Barack Obama has won out over the security concerns of his aides and will keep his BlackBerry. There are some conditions on its use, t

Verizon May Get the Touch HD and BlackBerry Bold This Year 1/29/2009

Verizon's product road-map for 2009 has leaked out, and versions of the HTC Touch HD and BlackBerry Bold are supposedly on it, along with a

BlackBerry Storm Passes the 1 Million Mark 1/28/2009

U.S. consumers have picked up a million BlackBerry Storm smartphones since this model debuted in late November. This device is clearly selli

BlackBerry Storm's Problems Have Hurt Sales 1/27/2009

The BlackBerry Storm was one the most highly-anticipated smartphones to debut last fall. But initial problems with this device have slowed s

The Bold and the Beautiful: A Comparison of the Latest BlackBerrys 1/26/2009

Brighthand's BlackBerry expert, Shaun Mahal, brings us a comparison of two recent Blackberry models, the Bold vs. the Storm.

Unofficial BlackBerry Storm Firmware with New Keyboard Leaked 1/22/2009

A possible update for the BlackBerry Storm has been leaked to the Internet. This features a portrait-oriented QWERTY keyboard, as well as ot

How To Turn a BlackBerry into a GooglePhone 1/18/2009

BlackBerry users who are feeling a touch jealous of Google's Android OS can turn to a suite of free applications that convert their smartpho

Listen to Streaming Radio Stations with a BlackBerry, Thanks to Slacker 1/13/2009

BlackBerry smartphone users can now hear their favorite Slacker radio stations wherever they go, with the new -- and free -- Slacker Mobile

T-Mobile Commits to the BlackBerry Curve 8900 1/7/2009

T-Mobile USA has just confirmed the numerous rumors that it will introduce the latest model in the BlackBerry Curve series next month.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 May Come to T-Mobile a Bit Sooner than Expected 1/5/2009

There's little room for doubt that T-Mobile USA will launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 in the near future. Exactly when that's going to happe

BlackBerry Bold May Be Headed to Sprint 1/3/2009

The BlackBerry Bold is currently available only from AT&T, but an unconfirmed report says Sprint will release a version of this smartphone i