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Sprint Commits to the BlackBerry Curve 8530, Too
PUBLISHED: Thursday, November 05, 2009
Sprint has promised to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest model in the venerable Curve series of consumer-oriented smartphones.

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Verizon Will Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8530 Later this Month
PUBLISHED: 11/5/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
BlackBerry Curve 8530 is going to be available from Verizon Wireless in time for the holiday shopping season. This is an updated version of one of RIM's most popular consumer-oriented smartphones, and sports mobile broadband, GPS receiver, and an affordable price.
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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.
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Celio Redfly for BlackBerry Review
PUBLISHED: 11/3/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The Celio Redfly is an accessory that turns a smartphone into a netbook by giving the phone a large external screen and keyboard. Software released today allows this to work with BlackBerry smartphones, and Ed Hardy brings us a review of this new feature.
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Redfly Mobile Companion Now Compatible with BlackBerry Smartphones
PUBLISHED: 11/3/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Celio Corp has just released software that allows the Redfly the be used with some of the latest BlackBerry models. This accessory, previously available only for Windows Mobile, turns a smartphone in to a netbook.
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Most Popular Smartphones of October
PUBLISHED: 11/2/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones and other mobile devices that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks.
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BlackBerry Storm2 Review
PUBLISHED: 10/30/2009  BY: Shaun Mahal
Verizon Wireless has released the BlackBerry Storm2, and Shaun Mahal brings us a review. This new smartphone has the same general look and feel as the original, but comes with a redesigned touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and more.
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 May Not Be Released by T-Mobile as Soon as Expected
PUBLISHED: 10/30/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
T-Mobile is still expected to launch the second-generation BlackBerry Bold next month, but a week later than earlier reports had indicated. The 9700 will have the same general design as its predecessor, and offer 3G, Wi-Fi, and a new look.
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Boingo Wi-Fi Service Now Available for BlackBerrys
PUBLISHED: 10/29/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
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 BlackBerry users need to access this network was released.
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Google Maps Mobile May Become a Full-Fledged Navigation App
PUBLISHED: 10/28/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Google offers free mapping software for a wide variety of smartphones. If a rumor is correct, this is going to be turned into a full-fledged navigation app, with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions. UPDATED
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BlackBerry Storm2 Launching Today
PUBLISHED: 10/28/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Verizon has just begun offering the BlackBerry Storm2, RIM's latest touchscreen-oriented smartphone. Its predecessor had a rocky start last year -- the next couple of weeks will show if things will be different the second time around.
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Verizon Prepping BlackBerry Curve2 for the Holidays
PUBLISHED: 10/27/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Verizon Wireless is apparently going to release a model from the BlackBerry Curve 8500 series in time for the holiday shopping season. This is an updated version of one of RIM's most popular consumer-oriented smartphones.
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inPulse Smartwatch Puts Your BlackBerry on Your Wrist
PUBLISHED: 10/26/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Allerta has taken the wraps off a watch that works in concert with a nearby BlackBerry smartphone to display messages and alerts. The inPulse will have an OLED display and a four-day battery life.
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