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Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold vs BlackBerry Q10: fight!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-bold-q10-fight/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-bold-q10-fight/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-bold-q10-fight/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

BlackBerry Bold vs BlackBerry Q10 fight!

BlackBerry's rich history of tactile keyboards continues in its Q10, a tiny device with a 3.1-inch Super AMOLED screen and ... well, a full keyboard. We've already gone hands-on with the device, and you'll get to do the same come April, but we couldn't help wondering: how does it stack up against its spiritual forebear, the BlackBerry Bold? We snapped a handful of comparison shots to answer just that question, which you can see for yourself in the gallery below.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold vs BlackBerry Q10: Fight!

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]]> blackberryblackberryboldblackberryq10boldfightmobilepostcrossq10rim Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:19:00 -0500 21|20443415 <![CDATA[RIM: A brief history from Budgie to BlackBerry 10]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/28/rim-a-brief-history-from-budgie-to-blackberry-10/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/28/rim-a-brief-history-from-budgie-to-blackberry-10/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/28/rim-a-brief-history-from-budgie-to-blackberry-10/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

RIM a brief history from Budgie to BlackBerry 10

Listen to much of the chatter about Research in Motion today and you'll hear the launch of BlackBerry 10 described in almost apocalyptic terms. All-or-nothing. Live-or-die. Make-or-break. There's some truth to the extreme language, but BlackBerry 10 is really just the latest in a series of transformational moments for a company that has frequently had to adapt to survive. In that sense, the appreciation for crises and opportunities is almost as natural as breathing for RIM. What's less certain is whether or not the company in 2013 is as capable of wholesale shifts in strategy as it was for much of its not quite 30-year history. Read on to see why reform is possible, but won't be quite so easy.

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]]> bbxblackberryblackberry10boldbudgiecurveJimBalsillieMikeLazaridismobilepostcrossrimsmartphonestormtimeline Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500 21|20435119 <![CDATA[RIM accidentally leaks BlackBerry Bold 9730, leaves a lot to the imagination (Update: it was a typo)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/rim-blackberry-bold-9730-leaked/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/rim-blackberry-bold-9730-leaked/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/rim-blackberry-bold-9730-leaked/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

RIM unintentionally leaks BlackBerry Bold 9730, leaves a lot to the imagination

You might remember that BlackBerry Curve 9320 as one of RIM's worst kept secrets of all time, and now it appears we could be heading in the same shaky direction with the Canadian company's unannounced Bold 9730. According to N4BB, the Waterloo-based outfit briefly listed the device on its App World Vendor Portal, but unfortunately there's not too much to dig into, as the listing doesn't reveal specs or any other juicy information to give us a better idea of what we can expect from this intrepid handset. N4BB does think BlackBerry's 9730 could just be a CDMA variant of the Bold 9790, though we'll have to hold off on any assumptions until we have something more concrete.

Update: N4BB has updated its post after getting a response from RIM indicating that this was "simply an error on their part." Satisfied? We're not, yet, so we've contacted RIM for a statement.

Update 2: We've heard back from RIM and the company's told us this was nothing but a "typo gone viral," as the listing was supposed to be for a BlackBerry Curve 9370.

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]]> BlackBerryBlackBerry BoldBlackBerry Bold 9730BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9730BoldBold 9730Bold9730leakleakedleaksminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiResearch in MotionResearchInMotionRIM Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:54:00 -0400 21|20299902 <![CDATA[MasterCard gives PayPass blessings to HTC One X, 16 other NFC phones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/mastercard-paypass-ready-certifies-17-phones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/mastercard-paypass-ready-certifies-17-phones/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/mastercard-paypass-ready-certifies-17-phones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

MasterCard is widening the universe of phones that officially support PayPass in a big way, with a new MasterCard PayPass Ready program certifying that devices with NFC will play nicely with its mobile payment system. A total of 17 phones are part of the first wave getting the official A-OK. Some of these are known quantities already using PayPass, like the LG Viper 4G LTE and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus HSPA+, but others are new to the PayPass ways. Among the picks are the HTC One X, Intel's smartphone reference device and the Nokia Lumia 610 NFC. A raft of BlackBerrys and lower-end Samsung Galaxy phones are likewise in the fray. While only a handful of these might ever work with Google Wallet or other US-focused NFC payment methods, you can check out the full roster in the release after the break.

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]]> BlackBerryboldcurvegalaxyGalaxy NexusGalaxy Nexus HSPA+GalaxyNexusGalaxyNexusHspa+Google walletGoogleWallethtchtc one xHtcOneXLGLG Viper 4G LTELgViper4gLtelumiaLumia 610Lumia 610 NFCLumia610Lumia610Nfcmastercardmastercard paypassmastercard paypass readyMastercardPaypassMastercardPaypassReadyminipostmobilepostcrossnear field communicationnear-field communicationNear-fieldCommunicationNearFieldCommunicationNFCnokiaNokia Lumia 610Nokia Lumia 610 NFCNokiaLumia610NokiaLumia610Nfcone xOneXoptimusOptimus EliteOptimusElitepaypasspaypass readyPaypassReadyResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMSamsungsamsung galaxySamsung Galaxy NexusSamsung Galaxy Nexus HSPA+SamsungGalaxySamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungGalaxyNexusHspa+viper 4g lteViper4gLte Thu, 03 May 2012 22:56:00 -0400 21|20230165 <![CDATA[PlayBook controlled robo-buggy can see you smiling at it (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/playbook-controlled-robo-buggy/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/playbook-controlled-robo-buggy/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/11/playbook-controlled-robo-buggy/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If iRobot tickled your fancy, but you don't have the budget for military-grade technology, how about this fella? So, it's not officially called PlayRobot, but if there was a naming convention, we guess that would be it. The buggy has a mounted camera, which relays video back to a PlayBook over a WiFi connection set up via a BlackBerry 9900. The six-wheeler is controlled by an on-screen joystick, much like many tablet versions of arcade games. It's an entrant into this weekend's Robot Challenge in Vienna, so thanks to that video link, at the very least, if it doesn't win they can't say they didn't see it coming.

]]> 9900blackberryboldplaybookplayrobotremote controlledRemoteControlledRIMrobotroboticswifi Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:38:00 -0400 21|20190571 <![CDATA[RIM launches BlackBerry 'Be Bold' ad campaign, superheroes nowhere to be seen (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/rim-launches-blackberry-be-bold-ad-campaign/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/rim-launches-blackberry-be-bold-ad-campaign/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/02/rim-launches-blackberry-be-bold-ad-campaign/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

RIM launches Blackberry 'Be Bold' ad campaign, superheroes nowhere to be seen (video)

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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]]> 9900ad campaignAdCampaignbe boldBeBoldblackberryblackberry be boldblackberry boldblackberry bold 9900BlackberryBeBoldBlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9900boldbold 9900Bold9900commercialmarketingmobilepostminiResearch In MotionResearchInMotionrimvideo Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:56:00 -0500 21|20162194 <![CDATA[RIM and Turkcell partner to bring NFC payments to Bold 9900, Turkish pazars]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/rim-turkcell-bring-nfc-payments-to-turkey/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/rim-turkcell-bring-nfc-payments-to-turkey/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/rim-turkcell-bring-nfc-payments-to-turkey/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Turkcell subscribers looking to make a purchase from their favorite Istanbul bazaar now have one extra payment option -- if they're a BlackBerry Bold owners, that is. Research In Motion and Turkcell have announced the availability of touchless NFC payments for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 via Turkcell's Cep-T Cüzdan mobile application. Interested parties can visit their local Turkcell retailer to trade-up to an NFC-compatible SIM, load the Cep-T application and begin swiping their Berry wherever (worldwide) MasterCard PayPass is accepted. Purchases under 35TL (around $20) won't require any additional verification, though procurements over that threshold will require you to enter a PIN on the handset or tender your signature. Hopefully, with MasterCard, Visa and Google all aboard the NFC bandwagon, 2012 will see a major push towards the technology here in the US.

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]]> 9900BlackBerryBlackBerry BoldBlackBerry Bold 9900BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9900BoldCüzdanCep-TMasterCardmobilepostminiNFCPayPassResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMTurkcellTurkcell Cep-T CüzdanTurkcellCep-tCüzdanTurkeywallet Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:38:00 -0500 21|20151200 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 coming to AT&T November 6th, Curve 9360 inbound November 20th]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9860-coming-to-atandt-november-6th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9860-coming-to-atandt-november-6th/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9860-coming-to-atandt-november-6th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It's been a few months in the works, but the BlackBerry 9900 and Torch 9860 have finally received AT&T's stamp of approval and will be available this coming Sunday. And as an added bonus, the Curve 9360 isn't too far behind, jumping onto the lineup November 20th (though if you're a business or government customer, you'll be able to snag one on the 14th). Pricing? With two-year commitments, the Bold 9900 will wind up costing $200, the Torch 9860 can be yours for $100 and the Curve 9360 will be a mere $30. The Torch appears to be destined only for virtual shelves right now, though we're not certain if it'll be making a physical appearance in retail stores any time soon. Get all of the deets in the presser after the break.

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]]> attblackberryblackberry bold 9900blackberry curve 9360blackberry torch 9860BlackberryBold9900BlackberryCurve9360BlackberryTorch9860boldbold 9900Bold9900curvecurve 9360Curve9360mobilepostcrossresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimtorchtorch 9860Torch9860 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:41:00 -0400 21|20095561 <![CDATA[How would you change RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9930?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/how-would-you-change-rims-blackberry-bold-9930/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/how-would-you-change-rims-blackberry-bold-9930/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/how-would-you-change-rims-blackberry-bold-9930/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

There's no QNX (or BBX, we should say) here, but the Bold 9930 is still taking baby steps towards the future with BlackBerry OS 7. Now that you've had a few months to tinker with your latest and greatest, we're interested to hear how you'd tweak things if given the keys to Waterloo. Would you make it look a bit more like this? Change up the screen? Toss that chrome ring around the edge? Chunk it to another carrier? Go on and get creative in comments below, but keep it civil, cool?

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]]> 9930blackberryblackberry boldBlackBerry Bold 9930BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9930boldhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCmobilepostcrossresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsmartphone Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:22:00 -0400 21|20091910 <![CDATA[Spotify releases preview app for BlackBerry users, but not all of them]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/spotify-releases-preview-app-for-blackberry-users-but-not-all-o/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/spotify-releases-preview-app-for-blackberry-users-but-not-all-o/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/spotify-releases-preview-app-for-blackberry-users-but-not-all-o/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

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]

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]]> appapp worldapplicationAppWorldbetablackberryblackberry boldblackberry curveblackberry torchBlackberryBoldBlackberryCurveBlackberryTorchboldCDMAcurvedownloadGSMmobilepostcrossmusicnetworkpremiumpreviewresearch in motionResearchInMotionRIMspotifystreamingsubscriptionsupporttorch 9800Torch9800 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:41:00 -0400 21|20085082 <![CDATA[RIM's Q2 earnings report: $329 million in net income, not enough to fend off critics]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/rims-q2-earnings-report-329-million-in-net-income-not-enough/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/rims-q2-earnings-report-329-million-in-net-income-not-enough/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/rims-q2-earnings-report-329-million-in-net-income-not-enough/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

The first quarterly earnings report post-Wake Up Call have just been published for Canada's own Research in Motion, and while the cash is still flowing, investors and analysts alike aren't feeling too rosy about the future. Despite Q2 revenue of $4.2 billion and a GAAP net income of $329 million, RIM's stock plummeted nine percent following the news. Why? That reality was at the lowest end of estimates, and as we've seen, it takes a blowout quarter to please the folks on Wall Street. Nevertheless, the company's touting a subscriber base that ballooned 40 percent year-over-year (surpassing 70m total), and while it's quick to trumpet the rollout of seven new smartphones, not a one of them managed to astound the QNX-desiring critics. The report also notes that 10.6 million handsets were moved in the quarter, around $780 million was invested as "part of a consortium of companies that successfully bid to acquire intellectual property assets from Nortel," and it's forecasting that BlackBerry smartphone shipments in Q3 will grow between 27 percent and 37 percent compared to Q2. Sadly, the company only "shipped" 200,000 PlayBook tablets, with the prevailing thought being that it actually sold far fewer. Moreover, nary a forecast was given for future PlayBook sales.

As for thoughts from the head honcho(s)? Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO, stated that "overall unit shipments in the quarter were slightly below our forecast due to lower than expected demand for older models," further noting that his firm will "continue to build on the success of the BlackBerry 7 launch to drive the business as we focus our development efforts on delivering the next generation, QNX-based mobile platform next year." Next year is a long, long way away, though, and there's no doubt whatsoever what kind of competition will be in place by the time 2012 rolls around. We'll be hopping on the analyst call here in a few, and you can look beyond the break for any notable mentions.

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]]> 2011Android App PlayerAndroidAppPlayerblackberryblackberry osblackberry os 7blackberry video storeBlackberryOsBlackberryOs7BlackberryVideoStoreboldbreaking newsdevconearningsearnings reportEarningsReportJim BalsillieJimBalsilliemobilepostcrossplaybookq2q2 2011Q22011qnxquarterquarterlyquarterly earningsQuarterlyEarningsrimsmartphone Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:39:00 -0400 21|20044142 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio photographed in the wild, poses for family portrait]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-photographed-in-the-wild-poses-fo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-photographed-in-the-wild-poses-fo/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-photographed-in-the-wild-poses-fo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If you haven't yet snagged one of RIM's two newly refreshed Bold devices, you might want to hold off for the runt of the litter. Originally leaked back in May, the Bellagio 9790 borrows the bumped-up specs of its recently unveiled cousins, while staying true to the slimmed-down form factor of its 9700 predecessor. The leaked shots over at BGR show the diminutive portrait QWERTY next to the 9900, clearly showcasing the former's likely 2.4-inch touchscreen, optical trackpad and 5 megapixel rear-facing camera. We already know this phone's destined to ship with BlackBerry 7 OS, but as for the rest of the feature list, expect it to pack 8GB of storage, NFC-capability and a 1.2GHz processor. Of course, rumors being what they are, this could all very well change before the handset's purported end of year launch. Curious to see more? Then hit up the source link below for additional in-the-wild shots.

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]]> bb os 7bb7BbOs7bellagioblackberryblackberry 7blackberry bellagioblackberry boldblackberry bold 9790blackberry os 7Blackberry7BlackberryBellagioBlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9790BlackberryOs7boldleakleakedleaksmobilepostminiResearch In MotionResearchInMotionrim Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:41:00 -0400 21|20040972 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9930, Torch 9850 go on sale at Sprint for $200, $150]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/blackberry-bold-9930-torch-9850-go-on-sale-at-sprint-for-200/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/blackberry-bold-9930-torch-9850-go-on-sale-at-sprint-for-200/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/blackberry-bold-9930-torch-9850-go-on-sale-at-sprint-for-200/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

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.

]]> 98509930BlackBerryBlackberry 7blackberry 7 osblackberry 9850BlackBerry 9930blackberry boldblackberry bold touchBlackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberry9850Blackberry9930BlackberryBoldBlackberryBoldTouchboldbold touchBoldTouchCarriersmobilepostminipricingpricing plansPricingPlanssprint Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:02:00 -0400 21|20023414 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9930 review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/blackberry-bold-9930-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#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

]]> 1.2ghz99009930blackberryblackberry 7BlackBerry App Worldblackberry boldBlackBerry OSblackberry os 7Blackberry7BlackberryBoldBlackberryOs7boldhtml 5Html5keyboardnfcos 7Os7qwertyreviewrimsmartphonevideoWi-Fi Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:01:00 -0400 21|20017980 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9930 now available from Verizon for $250, on contract]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/blackberry-bold-9930-now-available-from-verizon-for-250-on-con/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/blackberry-bold-9930-now-available-from-verizon-for-250-on-con/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/blackberry-bold-9930-now-available-from-verizon-for-250-on-con/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We've already seen Verizon's BlackBerry Bold 9930 rear its head in a leaked video and now, it looks like it's finally gone all official on us. The slim, QWERTY-equipped handset has just popped up on Verizon's site, where users can now order one for $250 on a two-year contract, or $510 sans contract. Its specs, meanwhile, coincide with what we've already heard, including that 2.8-inch, 640×480 VGA touchscreen, 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor and .41-inch thickness. The 9930 also comes equipped with BlackBerry 7 OS, bringing voice-activated search and speedy browsing capabilities to the palm of your hand. No word yet on when the phone will arrive in actual stores, though rumor has it that August 25th could be the big day. For more details and ordering information, check out the source link, below.

]]> 1.2ghz2.8-inch640x4809930availabilityblackberryBlackBerry 9930blackberry bold 9930Blackberry9930BlackberryBold9930bolddisplaymoneyon saleOnSaleorderpriceqwertyrimsmartphonesnapdragonverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvga touchscreenVgaTouchscreenvzw Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:29:00 -0400 21|20017492 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 appear in Rogers upgrade system]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9810-appear-in-rogers-upgrade-sys/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9810-appear-in-rogers-upgrade-sys/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/blackberry-bold-9900-and-torch-9810-appear-in-rogers-upgrade-sys/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

While we'd heard word on Bell's -- and most of the US carriers -- pending launch of the Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 BlackBerry 7 devices, the Rogers rumor mill stayed shuttered. That's all changed with the lovely screengrab you can peep above apparently from the Rogers point-of-sale system upgrades department. While sadly this little gem doesn't mention dates or pricing for this highly anticipated duo, Rogers has typically been first to market with new BlackBerry goods in Canada -- and we're hopeful that holds true in this case. But if we had to guess at a ballpark figure, Vodafone UK priced the Bold 9900 at roughly $650 and has us thinking we might see something in that realm over here. There's no question we'll be following this like the cell-loving sleuths you expect us to be, so please pop back soon for more.

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]]> blackberryblackberry 7Blackberry7boldbold 9900Bold9900canadahuplaunchmobilerogersrogers hupRogersHuptorchtorch 9810Torch9810upgrade Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:53:00 -0400 21|20011798 <![CDATA[RIM's BlackBerry Torch 9850 goes official for Sprint and US Cellular (update: Bold 9930 for Sprint, too!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rims-blackberry-torch-9850-goes-official-for-sprint-and-us-cell/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rims-blackberry-torch-9850-goes-official-for-sprint-and-us-cell/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rims-blackberry-torch-9850-goes-official-for-sprint-and-us-cell/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

What's a BlackBerry launch without a bit of love for RIM's CDMA partners? Infinite sadness, that's what. While the outfit (understandably) couldn't showcase the BlackBerry Torch 9850 at its London launch event this morning, the CDMA sibling to the Torch 9860 is making its official debut in the US of A. Destined for US Cellular and Sprint here in the States, the 9850 (shown right) will ship with a 3.7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchpanel, BlackBerry 7 OS, a "waterfall" screen design that tickles the edges ever-so-slightly, and not one inkling of a physical keyboard. As with the 9860 -- which is destined for AT&T, Rogers, Telus and Bell -- you'll get a five megapixel "zero-shutter lag" camera, 720p movie mode, inbuilt GPS and a 1.2GHz processor. There's no mention yet of a price or release for the SIM-less duo, but you can bet that we'll keep you posted as we hear more.

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.

]]> 98509930blackberryblackberry 7 osblackberry boldblackberry os 7blackberry torchBlackBerry Torch 9850Blackberry7OsBlackberryBoldBlackberryOs7BlackberryTorchBlackberryTorch9850boldBold 9930Bold9930cdmasmartphonesprinttorchus celluarUSCCUsCelluar Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:06:00 -0400 21|20008224 <![CDATA[RIM launches BlackBerry Torch 9810, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900, we go hands-on!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rim-launches-blackberry-torch-9810-torch-9850-and/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rim-launches-blackberry-torch-9810-torch-9850-and/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/rim-launches-blackberry-torch-9810-torch-9850-and/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Here they are folks. Months after we first got our hands on pre-release Torch and Bold Touch handsets, RIM is finally ready to show off its latest hardware. They're all powered by a 1.2GHz processor, have 768MB of onboard RAM and -- most importantly -- run the latest operating system BB OS7.

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

]]> BlackberryBlackberry 9900Blackberry BoldBlackberry Bold Touch 9900Blackberry TorchBlackberry Torch 2blackberry torch 9810blackberry torch 9850blackberry torch 9860Blackberry9900BlackberryBoldBlackberryBoldTouch9900BlackberryTorchBlackberryTorch2BlackberryTorch9810BlackberryTorch9850BlackberryTorch9860BoldBold 9900Bold TouchBold Touch 9900Bold9900BoldTouchBoldTouch9900breaking newshands-onliveblogRIMTorchTorch 2Torch 9810torch 9850torch 9860Torch2Torch9810Torch9850Torch9860video Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:44:00 -0400 21|20007836 <![CDATA[AT&T to launch BlackBerry Torch 9810 this month, Torch 9860 and Bold 9900 later this year]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/atandt-to-launch-blackberry-torch-9810-this-month-torch-9860-and/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/atandt-to-launch-blackberry-torch-9810-this-month-torch-9860-and/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/atandt-to-launch-blackberry-torch-9810-this-month-torch-9860-and/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Research in Motion has had better days -- and years, for that matter -- but it's always had a loyal partner in AT&T, a company that's cranked out BlackBerry products faithfully for the past twelve years. The tradition continues, as the GSM giant has announced its intentions to bring the 4G BlackBerry Torch 9810 (aka the Torch 2) to stores sometime this month, followed by the 4G BlackBerry Torch 9860 and 4G Bold 9900 "later this year." No specific dates or prices were given on any of the devices.

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]

]]> 4gattatt blackberryAttBlackberryblackberryblackberry 9860blackberry boldblackberry bold 9900blackberry bold touch 9900blackberry monacoblackberry monzablackberry torchblackberry torch 2blackberry torch 9810blackberry torch 9860Blackberry9860BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9900BlackberryBoldTouch9900BlackberryMonacoBlackberryMonzaBlackberryTorchBlackberryTorch2BlackberryTorch9810BlackberryTorch9860boldbold 9900bold touchBold9900BoldTouchcanadahspahspa+monacomonzaos 7Os7research in motionResearchInMotionrimtorch 2torch 9810torch 9860Torch2Torch9810Torch9860video Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:01:00 -0400 21|20007784 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9790 Bellagio offers unsanctioned tutorial (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-offers-unsanctioned-tutorial-vide/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-offers-unsanctioned-tutorial-vide/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/23/blackberry-bold-9790-bellagio-offers-unsanctioned-tutorial-vide/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

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.

]]> bb os 7bb7BbOs7bellagioblackberryblackberry 7blackberry bellagioblackberry boldblackberry bold 9790blackberry os 7Blackberry7BlackberryBellagioBlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9790BlackberryOs7boldleakleakedleaksResearch In MotionResearchInMotionrimtraining videoTrainingVideotutorialvideo Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:26:00 -0400 21|19998403 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9900 preview! (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/blackberry-bold-9900-preview-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/blackberry-bold-9900-preview-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/blackberry-bold-9900-preview-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

RIM's BlackBerry 9900 is the device that the BlackBerry diehards have been hoping, wishing, and waiting for since the original Bold launched way back in 2008. However, this time around the company has added in a capacitive touchscreen, swapped the trackball of yesteryear for an optical trackpad, and slimmed the whole thing down into a 10.5mm thick package. We were lucky enough to get a prototype device from our friends over at Negri Electronics, and have manhandled the thing till we were blue in the face. Head on past the break for an exclusive preview of the device RIM is praying will stalwart its competitors until the first round of QNX-equipped devices lands in 2012.

Gallery: BlackBerry Bold 9900 preview!

]]> 9900bb 7Bb7blackberryblackberry 7blackberry os 7Blackberry7BlackberryOs7boldbold touchBoldTouchexclusivenfcrimvideo Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0400 21|19975166 <![CDATA[AT&T bestows BlackBerry OS 6 upon the Bold 9700]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/atandt-bestows-blackberry-os-6-upon-the-bold-9700/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/atandt-bestows-blackberry-os-6-upon-the-bold-9700/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/atandt-bestows-blackberry-os-6-upon-the-bold-9700/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

AT&T's Bold 9700 owners undoubtedly cringed with jealousy as T-Mobile announced BlackBerry OS 6 for the 9700, though less than a month later, Ma Bell is making amends with an OS 6 release of its own. Yes, the long wait is over, and rather than watching us play with RIM's creation (as you have for months), just hit the source link for some download action to call your own.

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]]> 9700ATTblackberryblackberry 6blackberry osblackberry os 6.0Blackberry6blackberrybold9700BlackberryOsBlackberryOs6.0boldbold 9700Bold9700mobileoperating systemOperatingSystemresearchinmotionrimsmartphonesmartphonest-mobileupdateupgrade Mon, 02 May 2011 18:52:00 -0400 21|19928991 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (Bold Touch) official]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/blackberry-bold-9900-and-9930-bold-touch-official/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/blackberry-bold-9900-and-9930-bold-touch-official/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/blackberry-bold-9900-and-9930-bold-touch-official/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We've seen it photographed, videotaped, and even, briefly, up on RIM's own website. Now it's up there to stay, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (aka the Bold Touch) have been made official as RIM kicks off BlackBerry World in Orlando. As expected, the phone packs a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor that has only a 2.8-inch VGA touchscreen with a 287dpi pixel density to worry about. On the back is a five megapixel camera and inside is 8GB of internal storage (with microSD expansion) and NFC circuitry. At 10.5mm it's RIM's thinnest handset yet, featuring a stainless steel circumference and a fiberglass back, while up front of course it makes room for a full QWERTY keyboard. The 9900 supports HSPA+ connectivity to get its 4G on, while the 9930 is the world variant, adding dual-band CDMA and quad-band GSM to the mix, and both do 802.11a/b/g/n along with Bluetooth 2.1. Both, quite naturally, include the new BlackBerry 7 OS, including a faster browser and voice-activated search. Another picture and full specs are listed after the break, which will have to do you until this handset releases sometime in the summer, meaning this could be your next great beach accessory for those working vacations.

Update: Full press release and more images after the break.

]]> 99009930blackberryblackberry bold touchblackberry worldblackberry world 2011BlackberryBoldTouchBlackberryWorldBlackberryWorld2011boldbold 9900bold 9930bold touchBold9900Bold9930BoldTouchbreaking newscellphoneresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsmartphonesnapdragontouch Mon, 02 May 2011 08:30:00 -0400 21|19929178 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 gets the hands-on treatment, complete with elevator music (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/blackberry-bold-touch-9930-gets-the-hands-on-treatment-complete/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/blackberry-bold-touch-9930-gets-the-hands-on-treatment-complete/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/blackberry-bold-touch-9930-gets-the-hands-on-treatment-complete/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Have the leaked specs and tutorial video got you yearning for more BlackBerry Bold Touch coverage? Well, today's your lucky day, RIM-o-philes, because we've got new some moving pictures with real, live human fingers doing the touchscreen two-step on the diminutive display of a next-gen Bold 9930 (codename Montana). Though a small sample, the footage does confirm earlier reports that the screen is quite responsive, so it shouldn't have trouble making capacitive converts out of those in the optical trackpad troop. We know, BlackBerry World and the new Bold's debut can't come soon enough, so do some self-soothing, view the new vid, and breathe -- you'll have your hands on one before you know it.

]]> 9930bb6blackberryblackberry 6blackberry bold touchBlackberry Bold Touch 9930Blackberry6BlackberryBoldTouchBlackberryBoldTouch9930boldcdmamontanarimtouchvidvideo Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:25:00 -0400 21|19909508 <![CDATA[Full specs leak for BlackBerry Bold Touch, 1.2GHz Snapdragon can't overcome ugly]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/full-specs-leak-for-blackberry-torch-2-1-2ghz-snapdragon-cant/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/full-specs-leak-for-blackberry-torch-2-1-2ghz-snapdragon-cant/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/full-specs-leak-for-blackberry-torch-2-1-2ghz-snapdragon-cant/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We understand that it's hard to take two steps rather than one, but a solid list of specifications isn't going to make the BlackBerry Bold Touch (Dakota) look any less last-decade. For whatever reason, RIM's design department seems to be stuck in an era where last-generation is the new next-generation, while it's internals team has seemingly managed to escape. For those who couldn't disagree more regarding the exterior, you'll likely be elated to know that the impending handset will boast a blisteringly fast 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 8GB of internal storage, 768MB of RAM, a microSD expansion slot, 5 megapixel camera and a 35-key backlit keyboard. You'll also get a microscopic 2.8-inch LCD with a woeful 640 x 480 resolution, Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, A-GPS, dual-band 802.11b/g/n WiFi and a 720p movie mode. So, one down, one to go -- time for a reread, is it RIM?

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]

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