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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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BlackBerry OS 5.0 Upgrade Now Available for the Original Storm
PUBLISHED: 10/26/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Research in Motion has released an operating system upgrade for Verizon's version of the original BlackBerry Storm. This brings a number of improvements to the first touchscreen-oriented smartphone from RIM.
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BlackBerry Storm2 First Impressions Review
PUBLISHED: 10/25/2009  BY: Shaun Mahal
Verizon Wireless will release the second-generation BlackBerry Storm this week, and Shaun Mahal brings us his first impressions of this upcoming smartphone. The BlackBerry Storm2 will have generally the same look and feel as the original, but come with a redesigned touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and more.
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BlackBerry Storm2 Will Cost Less than its Predecessor at Launch
PUBLISHED: 10/24/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Verizon has announced that it is going to introduce the next-generation BlackBerry Storm2 on Wednesday, but hasn't yet revealed the cost. Fortunately for those who are interested by this upcoming touchscreen-oriented smartphone, the price has leaked out of this carrier. UPDATED
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