BlackBerry 2010 SmartPhone Articles

BlackBerry 8980 Exposed by the FCC 11/30/2010

The FCC has posted on its website images and details of the BlackBerry 8980, an unannounced model from RIM. This may be a very low-cost mode

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Launches to Replace the Bold 9700 11/17/2010

T-Mobile USA has just introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9780. This highly-capable smartphone uses RIM's typical design, and includes the latest

BlackBerry Style 9670 Review 11/14/2010

The BlackBerry Style is RIM's first smartphone with both a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. Shaun Mahal brings us his review of this

Virtually All AT&T Android OS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 Models Selling for a Penny 11/12/2010

Amazon.com is having a massive sale on most AT&T smartphones. The new Windows Phone 7 models, plus the Samsung Captivate and BlackBerry Torc

BlackBerry Torch Price Cut in Half 11/11/2010

AT&T has give the BlackBerry Torch a significant price cut, dropping the cost of the model by 50%. This smartphone offers both a touchscreen

BlackBerry Style First-look Review 11/5/2010

The BlackBerry Style is RIM's first smartphone with a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. Shaun Mahal brings us his first impressions of

Apple Shipments Increase Dramatically, iPhone Surpasses BlackBerry 10/29/2010

Shipments of Apple's smartphones was significantly greater the number of RIM's BlackBerrys shipped worldwide last quarter for the first time

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Officially Unveiled, Headed for T-Mobile Next Month 10/27/2010

T-Mobile USA has just announced plans to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9780 in the middle of next month. This will be a moderately updated vers

Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Coming to BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Symbian, MeeGo 10/25/2010

Adobe said today that versions of its Flash player are headed for all of the major smartphone operating systems. When available, these will

AT&T Now Offering the BlackBerry Curve 3G 10/25/2010

AT&T has introduced the latest mid-range smartphone from RIM, the BlackBerry Curve 3G, which includes a QVGA screen and a QWERTY keyboard. T

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Headed for T-Mobile 10/24/2010

T-Mobile USA will introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9780 in the next few weeks, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This will apparently be a m

BlackBerry Style 9670 Clamshell Phone Coming To Sprint in Two Weeks 10/18/2010

The BlackBerry Style will be RIM's first smartphone with a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. This model, which will run BlackBerry OS

AT&T Getting the BlackBerry Curve 3G and BlackBerry Pearl 3G 10/2/2010

AT&T will soon begin offering two of the latest smartphones from Research in Motion. The BlackBerry Curve 3G will be out in time for the hol

BlackBerry Curve 3G Review 9/29/2010

The BlackBerry Curve 3G is an inexpensive consumer-oriented smartphone that uses the typical BlackBerry design and sports 3G wireless networ

Future BlackBerry Smartphones To Be Based on QNX OS 9/29/2010

The newly-announced BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will run a version of the QNX operating system, and a high-level executive revealed today tha

BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Unveiled 9/28/2010

RIM has just unveiled the PlayBook, a seven-inch tablet (1024 x 600) that will sport a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a new Bla

BlackBerry Curve 3G Now Available from Sprint 9/26/2010

Sprint has just become the thirst U.S. wireless carrier to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 3G, an inexpensive consumer-oriented smartphone us

BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell Phone Gets FCC Approval 9/25/2010

The BlackBerry 9670 will supposedly be RIM's first smartphone with a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. A device matching this descript

Dropbox for BlackBerry Released, Versions for iPhone and Android OS Updated 9/23/2010

Dropbox is a free online file storage service. An app that gives BlackBerry users access has just been released, and the versions for device

BlackBerry Fading Against Android OS and iPhone 9/16/2010

BlackBerry is losing overall share in the smartphone market along with its long-time leadership spot in the business space, suggest major an

BlackBerry Curve 3G Headed for Sprint, Too 9/15/2010

Sprint has added its name to the list of wireless carriers that will be offering the BlackBerry Curve 3G. This inexpensive consumer-oriented

Low-priced BlackBerry Curve 3G Coming to Verizon 9/14/2010

Verizon Wireless will soon begin offering the BlackBerry Curve 3G. This very inexpensive consumer-oriented smartphone uses the typical Black

Low-priced BlackBerry Curve 3G Now Available from T-Mobile 9/8/2010

T-Mobile USA has just begun offering the BlackBerry Curve 3G. This inexpensive consumer-oriented smartphone sells for $80, uses the typical

Low-priced BlackBerry Curve 3G To Debut Next Week 8/30/2010

T-Mobile USA has just announced that it will begin offering the BlackBerry Curve 3G next week. This inexpensive consumer-oriented smartphone

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review 8/26/2010

The BlackBerry Torch is the smartphone expected to breath new life into this brand. The Torch is the first model from RIM with a touchscreen

BlackBerry Torch First-Look Review 8/23/2010

The BlackBerry Torch is the most important smartphone from RIM in recent memory. This device, based on the new BlackBerry OS 6.0, is expecte

BlackBerry Torch Available for $100 Off 8/19/2010

AT&T's price for the newly-released BlackBerry Torch is $200 with contract, but it's available for much less than that at several online ret

BlackBerry Storm3 Might Debut Later than Previously Thought 8/18/2010

A new touchscreen-oriented smartphone from RIM is expected this fall. However, Verizon is reportedly not going to introduce the BlackBerry S

BlackBerry 9670 Headed for Sprint and Verizon 8/17/2010

The BlackBerry 9670 will supposedly be RIM's first smartphone with a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. Unconfirmed reports indicate t

BlackBerry Torch Launches from AT&T 8/12/2010

AT&T has just become the first carrier in the world to offer the BlackBerry Torch. This breaks new ground in a couple of ways: it's the firs

BlackBerry Curve 3G Headed for T-Mobile 8/9/2010

T-Mobile USA has just officially announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Curve 3G. This consumer-oriented smartphone will eventually replac

BlackBerry Bold 9700, Bold 9650 Getting an Upgrade to OS 6.0, BlackBerry Storm2 Is Not 8/3/2010

Today is the official unveiling of BlackBerry OS 6.0, and RIM has announced the short list of smartphones that will be getting upgrades. The

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Breaks New Ground for AT&T 8/3/2010

AT&T and RIM have just taken the wraps off the BlackBerry Torch 9800, which will be the first in this popular line of smartphones to offer a

BlackBerry OS 6.0 Expected To Debut Tomorrow 8/2/2010

The next generation of the BlackBerry operating system is almost certainly going to be officially unveiled at an event in NYC tomorrow. Blac

BlackBerry Bold 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6.0 Could Debut Next Week 7/28/2010

AT&T and BlackBerry-maker RIM are holding an event next Tuesday. This is likely to be the unveiling the BlackBerry Bold 9800, the first RIM

BlackBerry Storm3 To Be Slightly Updated Storm2 7/20/2010

Some details of the BlackBerry Storm3 have leaked out of RIM, showing that this upcoming smartphone is going to be an updated version of the

BlackBerry Curve 9300 Coming Soon to T-Mobile 7/9/2010

Although T-Mobile USA has not yet officially announced plans to offer the BlackBerry Curve 9300, unconfirmed reports say this smartphone wil

Borders New E-book Store Now Open for Android OS, BlackBerry, iPhone 7/7/2010

Borders, one of the nation's largest booksellers, has opened an e-book store, and has just introduced apps to allow Android OS smartphones a

eVoice Offers Free BlackBerry App for Mobile Businesses 6/23/2010

J2 Global Communications is now offering its eVoice BlackBerry mobile phone application and service as a free download and six-month trial.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Review 6/8/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a high-end smartphone that is the successor to the BlackBerry Tour. Shaun Mahal brings us a review of a model of

Toktumi Line2 for BlackBerry Review 6/8/2010

The Toktumi Line2 BlackBerry app lets you add or port a second phone line to your mobile handset. Is this functionality for real, or too goo

Best Pictures Yet of the BlackBerry Bold 9800 Come to Light 6/7/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9800 has yet to be announced, but details on this model have been leaking out for some time, showing that it will be the

Verizon Introduces BlackBerry Bold 9650 Worldphone 6/3/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is now available from Verizon Wireless. This high-end smartphone -- the successor for the BlackBerry Tour -- offers

Quickoffice eOffice 4.6 for BlackBerry Review 6/1/2010

Quickoffice eOffice 4.6 for BlackBerry is intended to be the next best thing to Microsoft Office on your smartphone. Does it meet that stand

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Worldphone Might Come to Verizon This Week 5/31/2010

Verizon customers eager to get their hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9650 might not have to wait much longer. Information leaking out of the ca

Verizon Might Release the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Worldphone Tomorrow 5/26/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 will apparently soon be available from Verizon Wireless. This model will be very similar to the BlackBerry Tour, bu

BlackBerry Bold 9800 Slider Coming to AT&T 5/24/2010

Although it has yet to be formally announced, strong evidence has emerged to show that the first BlackBerry with a sliding keyboard will be

DataViz Documents to Go 2.0 Premium Edition for BlackBerry Review 5/21/2010

DataViz's "Documents to Go" for Blackberry offers a fully functional office suite for your smartphone, but DataViz charges $50 for the appli

BlackBerry Bold 9650 First-look Review 5/20/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9650, a high-end smartphone that is the successor to the BlackBerry Tour. Shaun Mahal brings us a review of the model th

T-Mobile Releases System Software Update for BlackBerry Bold 9700 5/19/2010

An update is now available for T-Mobile's BlackBerry Bold 9700. This brings stability improvements and other small enhancements to one of RI

BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Motorola Developing Smartphones for Verizon's LTE Network 5/18/2010

Verizon's CEO says that all the top smartphone makers are working on models for the carrier's nascent 4G network. This time next year, he ex

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Launches from Sprint 5/16/2010

Sprint is now taking orders for the BlackBerry Bold 9650, a high-end smartphone that is the successor to the BlackBerry Tour. This device of

Verizon Getting BlackBerry Bold 9650 Worldphone in Near Future 5/13/2010

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 will apparently soon be available from Verizon Wireless. The high-end smartphone will succeed the BlackBerry Tour a

BlackBerry Clamshell, Slider Models Appear in Unauthorized Videos 5/10/2010

A video of the BlackBerry Bold 9670, RIM's second smartphone with a clamshell design, has appeared online. If that weren't enough, a short v

BlackBerry OS 6.0 Demoed on Video 4/27/2010

BlackBerry-maker RIM is not yet ready to reveal everything that's coming in the next version of the operating system for its smartphones, bu

BlackBerry OS 6.0 Definitely Coming Next Quarter 4/27/2010

A co-CEO of BlackBerry-maker RIM has promised that a new version of the operating system powering his company's smartphones will be released

BlackBerry Pearl 3G Smaller, More Powerful 4/26/2010

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be RIM's smallest model yet, but the consumer-focused smartphone will still have a lot to offer, including mobi

Sprint Makes the BlackBerry Bold 9650 Worldphone Official 4/26/2010

It's official: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 will be released by Sprint next month. This high-end smartphone will be the successor to the BlackBe

Dragon for Email Lets BlackBerry Users Enter Text With Their Voice 4/21/2010

Nuance Communications has brought its popular Dragon series of voice recognition apps to BlackBerry smartphones. Dragon for Email lets users

BlackBerry 9670 To Sport Clamshell Shape and Full Keyboard 4/21/2010

Research In Motion is reportedly prepping the BlackBerry 9670, its first smartphone with a clamshell design and a QWERTY keyboard. It could

BlackBerry OS 6.0 Will Bring a New Look, New Features 4/20/2010

The launch of the next version of the BlackBerry operating system is reportedly right around the corner. There will supposedly be many signi

BlackBerry Bold 9650 Coming to Sprint in Mid-May 4/19/2010

Sprint may be the first carrier to release a new high-end BlackBerry. Despite a name change, the Bold 9650 will be an updated version of the

Print from a BlackBerry for Free with Cortado Workplace 4/14/2010

For all its uses, printing is one business task the BlackBerry cannot accomplish. Cortado hopes to remedy that with the Cortado Workplace ap

Official Twitter for BlackBerry App Now Available as a Beta 4/10/2010

Research in Motion has released a beta of its official Twitter app for BlackBerry, which supports most of the features of the social network

Study Finds 40% of BlackBerry Users Want an iPhone 4/6/2010

Almost 40% of BlackBerry users indicated they would choose an iPhone if they could dump their current device, and 34% would choose an Androi

Verizon Releases Small System Software Update for the BlackBerry Storm2 4/6/2010

A small tweak is now available for system software that's on Verizon Wireless' version of the BlackBerry Storm2. This doesn't appear to offe

Sprint Getting Two More BlackBerry Smartphones Soon 4/5/2010

Information leaking from Sprint shows that the wireless carrier will soon add two more BlackBerry models to its product lineup: an updated v

Verizon's BlackBerry Tour Gets a Significant System Software Upgrade 3/30/2010

Users of the Verizon version of the BlackBerry Tour can now upgrade their smartphone to the latest version of RIM's operating system, BlackB

Skype for Android and BlackBerry Now Available to Verizon Customers 3/26/2010

A mobile version of Skype is now available for a number of Verizon Wireless smartphones. This allows users to make phone calls with their un

Push To Talk Service Now Available for All Verizon's BlackBerrys 3/19/2010

Verizon Wireless has released an app that lets any of its customers with a BlackBerry have push to talk service, basically making the phone

BlackBerry Tour 9650 Could Launch in Late Spring After Being Renamed 3/14/2010

RIM pre-announced the BlackBerry Tour 9650 early this year, but has kept quiet about it ever since. Unconfirmed reports indicate that this m

New Images of the First BlackBerry Slider Appear 3/3/2010

Evidence is mounting that RIM intends to release a smartphone with a design not used by this company before: a tablet shape with a sliding k

Details and an Image of the First BlackBerry Slider Leak Out 2/26/2010

RIM is apparently experimenting with a new design, and a future BlackBerry may be the first with a sliding keyboard and a touchscreen. An un

iPhone Beat Out Windows Mobile in 2009, but Both Trailed Symbian and BlackBerry 2/23/2010

The global smartphone market last year grew around 24% last year, and virtually all the smartphone platforms saw increased sales. The notabl

Video Demo of BlackBerry's Upcoming Advanced Web Browser Now Available 2/19/2010

The web browser that is bundled with BlackBerry smartphones lags well behind the ones that are offered with competing devices, but RIM is wo

Kindle for BlackBerry Brings Amazon's E-Book Store to Millions More Smartphone Users 2/18/2010

Amazon.com has just introduced a beta version of Kindle for BlackBerry, a free application that lets customers shop for and read e-books fro

Verizon Teams Up with Skype, Will Bring VoIP Service to Android, BlackBerry Smartphones 2/17/2010

An agreement announced today today will bring Skype's VoIP service to Verizon Wireless smartphones starting in March. This will allow users

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Appears Headed for T-Mobile 2/2/2010

RIM is reportedly getting ready to launch a new model in its popular Pearl series of consumer-oriented smartphones. The BlackBerry Pearl 910

BlackBerry Magnum Will Sport a Keyboard and a Touchscreen 1/28/2010

Most BlackBerrys have keyboards, and a couple others have touchscreens, but so far there hasn't been one with both. That will change when th

RIM Confirms that the BlackBerry Tour 9650 Is On the Way 1/28/2010

RIM has not yet announced the BlackBerry Tour 9650, but that didn't stop it from mentioning this upcoming smartphone on its official Faceboo

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Review 1/22/2010

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the latest in this popular line of smartphones. The new model offers a redesigned look, Wi-Fi, and other consum

T-Mobile Slashes Prices on BlackBerry, Android, and Windows Mobile Smartphones 1/15/2010

T-Mobile USA has just significantly dropped the prices on a wide array of smartphones, many of which debuted fairly recently. This includes

Sprint Product Roadmap Leaks: HTC WiMAX Phone, BlackBerry Tour2, New Palm Model 1/10/2010

A listing of phones on their way to Sprint has appeared on the Web. This includes an HTC model with the 4G standard WiMAX, the recently-reve

BlackBerry Curve 8530 First Impressions Review 1/4/2010

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the latest in this popular line of smartphones. The new model offers a redesigned look, Wi-Fi, and other consum