Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of May 7th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-7th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-7th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-7th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of May 7th, 2012

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of May 7th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 20:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To many's disappointment, superheroes weren't exactly on RIM's list to be the face of its latest advertising crusade. Simply dubbed "Be Bold," the ad campaign focuses boldly on the famed BlackBerry Messenger, as well as the productivity aspects found in the 9900. Research in Motion is also taking a swing at its competitors with expressions like "I'm about action, not distraction" and "we need tools, not toys." At this point, the Canadian manufacturer will take what it can get, thus it shouldn't come as a surprise that it's showing off what some consider its best traits. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Head on past the break to take a quick 30-second glimpse and see if it's enough to get you over to the Bold side.

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RIM launches BlackBerry 'Be Bold' ad campaign, superheroes nowhere to be seen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2012 BlackBerry roadmap leaks, reveals pile of Curves and 3G PlayBook originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RIM and Turkcell partner to bring NFC payments to Bold 9900, Turkish pazars originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Engadget Giveaway: win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 and a one-year TeleNav subscription! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blackberry Bold 9790 cleared for landing in Canada, Roger(s) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since its launch earlier today, the Bold 9790 has been a device of curious beginnings. For a start, RIM selected Indonesia for the smartphone's launch event and first availability -- it won't be reaching stores here until early 2012, which is an interesting move by the manufacturer to reflect its globalized market. Then, of course, there was the strangely familiar nature of the BB OS 7 handset itself. At first glance, it looked like a lower-end Curve 9360 that had been confusingly dressed up to look more like its flagship brother, the Bold 9900/9930. However, now that we've had some hands-on time with it, it's clear that this first impression is unfair. The 9790 is a solid installment in the Baby Bold tradition, which takes some of the 9900's best attributes, like the touchscreen and 'fret style' angled keys, and whittles them down into a more pocket-friendly 2.44-inch form factor, which -- RIM hints -- "may be slightly cheaper" to the end user. It's also true that this shrinkage comes with some sacrifices, such as a slightly slower 1GHz processor, a lower 360 x 480 resolution and a plastic construction. You'll find a hands-on video and more initial impressions right after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold 9790 hands-on

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9930? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry users haven't had a whole lot to celebrate in recent days, but at least they now have Spotify. Today, the Swedish startup unveiled a preview version of its music streaming app, available to download from its Previews page. At this point, the app is compatible with the 9780 Bold, 9700 Bold, 9300 Curve, 9000 Bold and 8520 Curve handsets, though the Torch 9800 has been left in the cold. It's also worth noting that the service only supports GSM networks (no CDMA, as of yet) and requires a Premium subscription of $10 per month. No word yet on when Spotify will arrive on App World, or whether it'll add extra support when it does, but early birds can grab their worm at the source link, below.

[Thanks, Daniel]

Spotify releases preview app for BlackBerry users, but not all of them originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio photographed in the wild, poses for family portrait originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We knew this day was coming, so there are no surprises here. BlackBerry's latest addition to its portrait QWERTY family, the Bold 9900, is on sale now at T-Mobile stores. The chrome trimmed, 14.4Mbps HSDPA capable handset'll run you $350 (before a $50 mail-in rebate) with a two-year commitment, or you can always fork over the full $600 if you'd rather steer clear of the carrier's contract chains. In case you were in need of a refresher, the phone packs a zippy 1.2GHz processor, 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen and runs BlackBerry 7 OS. Feeling like it's time to update your crackberry habit? Then head to the source below to get your order on.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 now available on T-Mobile, still late to the 7 OS party originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 torn down, put back together for your amusement (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As expected, the BlackBerry Torch 9850 and BlackBerry Bold 9930 went on sale at Sprint yesterday as part of its BlackBerry 7 lineup. Both phones feature 1.2GHz Snapdragon processors and five-megapixel cameras, but the 9850 has a 3.7-inch touch-only display compared to the Bold's 2.8-inch screen and keyboard combination. Purchased online with contracts and after rebates, the 9850 is selling for $150 while the 9930 is going for a cool $200 -- a departure from the originally announced Bold price tag of $249, with no mention of cash back. For Sprint users, a rebate is clearly better than no rebate -- even if it does require a stamp.

BlackBerry Bold 9930, Torch 9850 go on sale at Sprint for $200, $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>98509930BlackBerryBlackberry 7blackberry 7 osblackberry 9850BlackBerry 9930blackberry boldblackberry bold touchBlackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberry9850Blackberry9930BlackberryBoldBlackberryBoldTouchboldbold touchBoldTouchCarriersmobilepostminipricingpricing plansPricingPlanssprintMon, 22 Aug 2011 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Mobile Podcast 100 - 08.21.2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-100-08-21-2011/#comments We're 100. 100! If you're like us, you totally can't believe it's been more than two years since we first started Mobile Podcasting but you totally can believe it at the same time because that's just how we roll: dedicated. To celebrate we've brought along Engadget Chinese editor Richard Lai and Noah Kravitz of TechnoBuffalo to weigh in on stuff like the Xiaomi phone and Symbian Belle leaking its way into the world. And...a couple of other things. We're old. It's a mobile party. You just got your pentaband invite to click on the play or download links below. Don't sleep on it: before you know it we'll be 200.

Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen
Guests: Richard Lai, Noah Kravitz
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro - Light Powered (Ghostly International)

00:02:45 - HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group
00:21:55 - Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:42:45 - Motorola's new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic
01:04:30 - BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
01:05:43 - AT&T streamlining individual messaging plans August 21st, leaving unlimited as the sole survivor
01:15:00 - Xiaomi Phone hands-on (updated with video)
01:25:40 - Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01
01:26:30 - Symbian Belle download leaked to N8 community, quickly pulled from site (update: Anna available on NaviFirm)
01:30:57 - CNET: RIM in talks to squeeze out BlackBerry music service
01:32:50 - Motorola Photon 4G review
01:36:53 - Samsung Hercules, HTC Ruby available from T-Mobile on October 26th?
01:38:56 - Samsung Hercules gets its Telus on in leaked glamour shots
01:39:38 - HTC Holiday prototype shows up on Craigslist, gives us reason to celebrate (update: AT&T-bound)
01:45:55 - Why is LTE equipment being installed in an Apple Store?













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Engadget Mobile Podcast 100 - 08.21.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's a good chance you've already heard a thing or two (or a hundred) about the BlackBerry Bold 9900 series, so by now you have a good idea whether or not you'll want to pick one up. So if you're leaning toward "buy," T-Mobile's got one coming to a retail store near you on August 31st, with the phone on presale for business customers starting today. Procurers of the new device will need to shell out $300 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Early adopters, start your engines! The full press release can be found after the break.

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T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9900 available on August 31st, on presale to business customers today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9900availableblackberryblackberry 7blackberry boldblackberry bold 9900Blackberry7BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9900bold 9900Bold9900mobilemobilepostminios 7Os7releaset mobilet-mobiletmoTMobileWed, 17 Aug 2011 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9930 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/#comments It's been something of a long time coming, this emboldened Bold. We got our first glimpse of the thing in February, spent some quality time with it back in June, and since then have sat around eagerly awaiting its release. Now, here it is. From a distance, or at a quick glance, it looks little changed from 2008's Bold 9000. But get closer, pick it up, and the difference is astonishing.

RIM has gone to great pains to talk up this device's high-end design, its luxurious stylings, its sophisticated aesthetic. We're far from Vertu territory here, but the first time this phone hits your palm you know a lot of people spent a lot of time making it feel just right -- even if it still looks just the same. Of course, it's what's inside that counts, so join us as we find out whether the soft and hard bits beneath the surface can do the business too.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold 9930

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 appears in leaked T-Mo docs, reveals August 29th release date and $300 price originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jordan]

Continue reading BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 to hit Bell on August 16th?

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 to hit Bell on August 16th? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Sprint's just pushed out a full presser of its own (embedded after the break), which also confirms that the Bold 9930 -- shown above on the left -- will also be making its way onto The Now Network. We're told to expect "fall" availability for both BB 7 OS phones, but specific pricing isn't expected until that already-ambiguous time frame draws nearer. As for the 9930, it's boasting an all-too-familiar design, with a 10.5mm-thick chassis, 2.8-inch capacitive touchpanel, the "widest QWERTY keyboard available on a BlackBerry smartphone" and a trackpad to boot. Moreover, NFC support is thrown in, as is a magnetometer for AR apps.

Update 2: A trusted source just informed us that the Torch 9850 will soon go for $199 on contract (and after rebate) at US Cellular, or $549 with no strings attached.

Continue reading RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9850 goes official for Sprint and US Cellular (update: Bold 9930 for Sprint, too!)

RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9850 goes official for Sprint and US Cellular (update: Bold 9930 for Sprint, too!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RIM claims its new OS is 40 percent faster at browsing compared to OS6-based smartphones, and 100 percent faster than OS5 handsets. It also supports RIM's Liquid Graphics technology, which uses a dedicated graphics processor for smoother scrolling, zooming and panning.

Hands-on impressions and video follow after the break.

Gallery: Blackberry Torch 9810 hands-on


Gallery: Blackberry Torch 9860 hands-on


Gallery: Blackberry Bold 9900 hands-on


Gallery: BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860, 9810 press shots

Continue reading RIM launches BlackBerry Torch 9810, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900, we go hands-on!

RIM launches BlackBerry Torch 9810, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900, we go hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Torch 9810 comes with a 1.2GHz CPU, 3.2-inch touch display, a total of 8GB internal memory (with microSD expansion up to 32GB), and a 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture. Oh, and about the "4G" in the title? An AT&T spokesperson confirmed to us that the moniker is simply referring to HSPA+, capping at 14.4Mbps. It's definitely a step up from the original Torch 9800, at least, but our appetite for 4G of the LTE variety runs deep. Will this be too little too late for the Canadian manufacturer, or can this year's fall lineup be enough to keep the company healthy until QNX rolls into town?

[Thanks, Gary]

Continue reading AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 9810 this month, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 later this year

AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 9810 this month, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Verizon's Blackberry Bold 9930 unveiled early thanks to website blunder

Verizon's Blackberry Bold 9930 unveiled early thanks to website blunder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A new BlackBerry to be unveiled tomorrow, or so Facebook would have us believe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well BlackBerry fans, yet another variation of the Bold is now making the rounds on the internet: it's the 9790, otherwise known as the Bellagio. Although the device was first leaked in late May -- where we learned it would feature BlackBerry 7 OS, 8GB of internal memory, a touchscreen, and NFC -- RIM's latest QWERTY companion has remained below the radar ever since. Now, it's reappeared in some official tutorials, which reveal a familiar user interface. Also, two other videos offer views of the handset's exterior profile and a quick peek beneath the battery cover. Why are Lazaridis and Balsillie prepping this for sale when the Bold 9900 has yet to reach consumers? All we need is one, and the similar hardware and specs aren't building a compelling argument. Sure, RIM said it would be releasing seven upcoming smartphones in the coming months, but haven't its leaders learned that less is more? Follow the source for an extended peek at the redundancy.

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio offers unsanctioned tutorial (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 blows through the FCC, GSM and CDMA on board originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Well, it turns out that September is still the launch date for the Bold, as Three UK has changed their website to reflect the later debut.

Update: Hello, Amazon is now listing August on its sim-free pre-order page. Perhaps we won't have to wait so long after all.

Blackberry Bold 9900 coming to Three UK in August originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 delayed until September, IT admins everywhere weep originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our video is now live after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on

Continue reading BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on (update: video)

BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you may have been able to discern from the multitude of leaks that have surfaced over the past few months, RIM is apparently getting set to debut a new touchscreen-equipped BlackBerry Bold at BlackBerry World next week. While still not completely official, that's now been all but confirmed by RIM itself, which briefly featured the teaser pictured above on its website before pulling it for reasons unknown. As you can see, RIM apparently couldn't help itself and promised that it will be a "bold step ahead," and it appears that the phone is unsurprisingly running BlackBerry 7, which until recently was better known as OS 6.1. Of course, that's hardly the only news we're expecting to hear at BlackBerry World, and you can be sure we'll be there to brave the puns and bring it all to you.

[Thanks, Matt]

BlackBerry Bold Touch makes brief appearance on RIM's website originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Seems as if the faucet's still flowing, with a full specs list popping up for the BlackBerry Torch 9860 (Monza) as well!

[Thanks, bighap]

Full specs leak for BlackBerry Bold Touch, 1.2GHz Snapdragon can't overcome ugly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A slew of leaked video tutorials for upcoming BlackBerry devices is finally giving us a glimpse into what RIM has in store to keep its diehard fans from ditching the platform. Among some more video of the all-touchscreen BlackBerry Monaco / Touch, we're finally seeing how the popular Bold form factor will benefit from some touchscreen magic in the aptly named Bold Touch. We're longtime fans of the traditional form factor, but if anything, the addition looks to be more trouble than it's worth. Like its sliding cousin, the Torch, touch input seems even more gimmicky given that all the same functions can be performed using the familiar (and beloved) optical trackpad -- which doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Sure, touchscreens are all the rage these days and pinch-to-zoom is nice, but we can't help but wonder if RIM is simply killing time until its dual-core QNX-equipped phones hit unsuspecting BBM'ers. Of course, the company has been impressing us with its use of touch on the Playbook, so there's no telling what it might have in store come BlackBerry World. You can peep the Monaco action after the break, or check out a torrent of others at the source link as well.

[Thanks, Reagan M.]

Update: Uh oh, looks like the original Monaco video got yanked, but fret not, as Crackberry has just posted some more clips -- we got one of the new ones after the break as well.

Continue reading BlackBerry Bold Touch previewed in leaked tutorials: prepare to pinch-to-zoom (updated)

BlackBerry Bold Touch previewed in leaked tutorials: prepare to pinch-to-zoom (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobilicity dropped a new set into the wild today: say hello to the BlackBerry 9780. We've seen this device launching all over and it will no doubt bring a smile to the faces of those who've picked Mobilicity over the big three up in Canada. The new Bold is running BlackBerry 6, has a 5 megapixel shooter, a Web-Kit browser (huzzah!), and of course quad band GSM and 3G connectivity in the 2100 / 1900 / 900 MHz realm. Sure the $499 price tag looks steep -- because of the whole no contract thing -- but take heart in the fact you're under no obligation and that this set costs the same at Bell if you skip the contract.

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Mobilicity launches BlackBerry Bold 9780 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visa clears DeviceFidelity's In2Pay mobile payment microSD card for use in smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 finally official, hitting T-Mobile on November 17th for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

BlackBerry Bold 9780 leaks out with OS 6, QWERTY instead of touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9780BBBB 9780BB OS 6Bb9780BbOs6BlackBerryBlackBerry Boldblackberry bold 9700BlackBerry Bold 9780BlackBerry Curve 3blackberry os 6blackberry os 6.0BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9700BlackberryBold9780BlackberryCurve3BlackberryOs6BlackberryOs6.0Bold 9780Bold9780Curve 3Curve3GSMleakleakedleaksqwertyResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMrumorrumorsSat, 24 Jul 2010 14:22:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular adds HTC Desire and BlackBerry Bold in August, teases BlackBerry 9670 for 'later this year']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/us-cellular-adds-htc-desire-and-blackberry-bold-in-august-tease/#commentsWe were extremely close to cramping our sarcasm muscle with all the faux excitement we had to drum up for the 3.2-inch Acclaim, but US Cellular has now come back with word that it'll soon count HTC's Desire among its roster of phones. The Desire, which is mooted to be coming to other smaller carriers like Cellular South, will debut in August alongside the BlackBerry Bold. We're more excited, however, to find US Cellular promising it'll offer "a BlackBerry flip smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard" later this year. That sounds like RIM's slightly unorthodox 9670 to us, and will probably form the second part of the BB maker's pledged introduction of two new handsets. US Cellular's 2010 device lineup refresh will be completed with a pair more Androids, courtesy of LG and Samsung. The former is said to have a "large touch screen and slide-out, ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard," while the latter is only described as "highly-anticipated." Not too shabby.

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US Cellular adds HTC Desire and BlackBerry Bold in August, teases BlackBerry 9670 for 'later this year' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Bold 9650 hits Verizon tomorrow for $150 after contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9650blackberryblackberry boldBlackberryBoldboldbold 9650Bold9650rimverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 02 Jun 2010 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9650 seems like it's coming soon (this week?)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/verizons-blackberry-bold-9650-seems-like-its-coming-soon-this/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/verizons-blackberry-bold-9650-seems-like-its-coming-soon-this/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/verizons-blackberry-bold-9650-seems-like-its-coming-soon-this/#comments We know, Tour owners -- you're so ready for a little WiFi in your life that you could quite literally scream. Go ahead, let it out! There, doesn't that feel better? No? Well, maybe this will: new shots out of The BlackBerry Zone suggest that Verizon sales reps are being actively trained on the Bold 9650, adding to a trail of evidence over the past month from a variety of sites that the phone is coming shortly. It certainly should, considering the relative importance of BlackBerrys in Verizon's lineup and the fact that Sprint now has it at retail, and it's still possible that documentation on CrackBerry last month pointing to a May 27 release -- that's this Thursday, for the record -- is accurate. We'll know soon enough, but in the meantime, treat those old trackballs with care, alright?

[Thanks, Steve]

Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9650 seems like it's coming soon (this week?) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9650blackberryblackberry boldBlackberryBoldboldbold 9650Bold9650rimverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 25 May 2010 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9800 caught sliding through OS 6 on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/blackberry-bold-9800-caught-sliding-through-os-6-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/blackberry-bold-9800-caught-sliding-through-os-6-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/blackberry-bold-9800-caught-sliding-through-os-6-on-video/#comments When it rains Bold 9800 news, it pours. Just yesterday we were given a glimpse of its virtual keyboard and AT&T branding, and now BlackBerry's upcoming slider can be seen more fleshed out thanks to the power of moving pictures. No narration for this video -- that's either good or bad, depending on your own personal preference -- and the horizontal menu swipe looks like it's missing some animation, but otherwise the phone's looking pretty snappy for a pre-release. Unless we're mistaken, that's clearly a capacitive screen, and even better, it's got pinch-and-zoom multitouch. Not in the video? Some Dylan-esque troubadour holding up a cue card that gives price and release date. Bummer. Video after the break.

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BlackBerry Bold 9800 caught sliding through OS 6 on video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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More BlackBerry Bold 9800 pics surface: AT&T and virtual keyboard in, SurePress out? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 May 2010 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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