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FCC docs can, from time to time, turn up some welcome device surprises. Not so in this recent RIM filing, as we're treated to yet another in a long line of leaks for the company's Curve 9310 / 9320. The BB OS 7.1 handset, bearing the FCC IDs L6AREY20CW and L6ARFD30CW, has already made several appearances around the globe, preparing for a low-end market berth in Australia, India, Vietnam and the UK. So, aside from RF testing data indicating WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth radios, our familiarity with the phone's specs come from its prior in-the-wild jaunts. Should a single-core processor, 512MB RAM, 3.2-megapixel camera and hardware QWERTY tickle your mobile fancy, then by all means click on the source below to fill your cup of this U.S. pre-release federal formality.

BlackBerry Curve 9310 / 9320 turns up at FCC, fails to keep a low profile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 9320 has visited more countries during its short gestation than some phones get to see in their whole lives, but it's finally arrived. The specs are pretty much what we guessed, with the socially-focused BB OS 7.1 onboard, a 3.2-megapixel camera and typical Curve features like a 2.44-inch 320 x 240 non-touch LCD display, 'super charged' 1450mAh battery, FM radio and a small, lightweight 103 gram QWERTY form factor. Same specs, different day, but then there's also microSD expandability beyond the 512MB of eMMC, which can't be taken for granted, plus a new feature in the form of a dedicated BBM key on the side. As for the 9320's cheaper sibling, the 9220 shown above, we've already been hands-on at BlackBerry World and spotted that one of its main sacrifices is the camera: it's only 2-megapixels and there's no flash. That's all 11,000 rupees ($210) and a police escort gets you.

Update: There's a potential treat for FCC watchers after the break -- because we think the Curve 9320 may have just received its wireless green card.

Update: UK carriers have just announced their intentions. Three will offer the device from PAYG for £140 ($225) from May 14th, while T-Mobile will also have a 24-month contract option at £15.50 per month.

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BlackBerry Curve 9320 now official: BB OS 7.1, 2.44-inch display, BBM button originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 02:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading MasterCard gives PayPass blessings to HTC One X, 16 other NFC phones

MasterCard gives PayPass blessings to HTC One X, 16 other NFC phones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're just beginning our sojourn through this year's BlackBerry World, and we've already found a rare gem that may not get a lot of face time here in the States: the Curve 9220. This little 3G-less beaut takes advantage of BlackBerry OS 7.1, but it isn't going to attract the spec-hungry folk -- it packs a 2MP camera and features a 2.4-inch non-touch display with 320 x 240 resolution. It very well may, however, gain the favor of anyone looking for a budget-friendly BBM device. Seeing as this is the phone's major selling point, we made sure to take a few minutes to play with its keyboard. Compared to the QWERTY-laden legends that have graced BlackBerry devices for years (the Bold 9900 and Tour come to mind), the 9220's keyboard has some big shoes to fill, but unfortunately you won't be blessed with the same kind of experience that you'd have when using one of its elder brothers. Due to the phone's petite size, the individual keys -- arranged in standalone formation and without frets -- are a bit cramped and felt a little too slick for our taste. Of course, this isn't poised to be the latest and greatest that Waterloo has to offer, but for the low price of 10,990 rupees (about $210), it's still a pretty sweet deal for messaging lovers on a shoestring budget. Head below to view the phone from every angle.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9220 hands-on

Joseph Volpe contributed to this report.

BlackBerry Curve 9220 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 01:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Indeed, the Curve 9320's been anything but shy in these past couple of months. First, it was spotted while on a purported trip to India and shortly after that posing for T-Mobile's UK site. Now, the BlackBerry handset has been pampered by a full hands-on treatment from the Vietnamese folks over at Sohoa. Unlike its other adventures, though, this one presents far less speculation. As we'd previously heard, the device is in fact running BlackBerry OS 7.1, as well as being equipped with that undisclosed single-core CPU, 512MB of RAM, 3.2-megapixel rear shooter and a 1450mAh battery. Per the translation, Sohoa also notes the Curve 9320 offers a "better keyboard" and is thinner than the rest of the Curve lineup. There's an extra photo for your viewing pleasure after the break, but for the entire rundown be sure to check out the source link below.

[Thanks, @tranquochuyvn]

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BlackBerry Curve 9320 spotted in Vietnam, leaves nothing to the imagination originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What we're about to show you is decidedly low-tech -- it's essentially a projection screen with a sharp curve at the bottom -- but the resulting effect conveys a more realistic 3D image, for certain applications, at least. The Communications Research Centre of Canada was on hand at NAB to demonstrate a small variety of lab projects, with agency representatives hoping to make an impression on attendees, who will theoretically apply these concepts to actual products, with no licensing fee making its way back to the True North. This particular project employs an off-the-shelf Optoma 3D projector, active glasses and a white screen positioned with a dramatic curve, that essentially works to provide a platform for 3D subjects to stand on.

Believe it or not, the config really does make a difference, enabling a more immersive experience that makes 3D objects appear more realistic, assuming they're positioned in such a way that they're standing on the near-horizontal portion of the screen. Research Technologist Ron Renaud says that such a configuration would be ideal for video conferencing -- it's still no match for an in-person meeting, but it's certainly an improvement over the traditional approach. The demonstration projector wasn't configured to compensate for the curve, which theoretically makes it subject to warping, though we didn't notice any issues at the show. Like all 3D displays, you'll really need to see it for yourself to get an accurate impression of the experience, but jump past the break for an overview with Renaud, and a closer look at the screen.

Gallery: Curved 3D panel hands-on

Continue reading Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video)

Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last month we heard the Curve 9320 was readying itself for a discrete trip to India, and a recent "coming soon" page on T-Mo's site suggests the device could soon be heading to the UK. While the carrier's register sheet isn't revealing many details (save for the teasing photo above), The Inquirer claims the handset's warming up for an eventual launch in May. Of course, don't count on this OS 7.1-packing Curve to change much in comparison to the Indian flavor, as it's still expected to ship with identical lower-end specs, including the 3.2-megapixel rear camera, a 320 x 240 screen and 512MB of RAM. No word on pricing yet, but we're guessing it'll fall somewhere between "mildly tempting" and "almost free."

BlackBerry Curve 9320 shows up on T-Mobile's site, heading to the UK next month? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought RIM's decline would inject a need to give its handsets a major makeover, think again. The folks from BGR have smudged their fingertips all over an India-bound BlackBerry device and, well, it shamelessly resembles just about every member of the Curve family. The purported 9320 is said to come sporting OS 7.1 at its core, along with a 2.44-inch, 320 x 240 qVGA+ display, 512MB of RAM as well as a 3.2-megapixel rear shooter. Allegedly, the BlackBerry is also rocking a BBM button on its left spine, which should come in handy to those who love some Berry-specific instant messaging. Word is the Curve 9320 will be ready to hit the streets next month for around 12,000 Rupees (or around $245). Hopefully by then you haven't spent your cash on one of those shiny new talkers we saw in Barcelona.

BlackBerry 9320 leaks out, looks like every other Curve originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon launches BlackBerry Curve 9370 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RIM's first all-screen Curve has sashayed over to the FCC. Two models of the BlackBerry Curve 9380, the REA70UW and REB70UW, are included in the latest filing, which goes into typical laborious detail on radio frequencies and the like. Thankfully, those myriad charts and graphs reveal support for WCDMA band IV, meaning that the phone plays nice with T-Mobile's 3G network. Let's just hope that, if given the chance to strut its stuff in the US market, it follows the Curve family tradition of arriving keenly priced. We'll have to wait and see if it hits our wallet's sweet spot, but for those more interested in the phone's internals, the source link beckons below.

BlackBerry Curve 9380 hits the FCC, talking the T-Mobile talk originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Continue reading BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 coming to AT&T November 6th, Curve 9360 inbound November 20th

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 coming to AT&T November 6th, Curve 9360 inbound November 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:41:00 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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If you're going to give your devs a nugget of info about some of your unannounced devices on a publicly available site, we hope you won't be so surprised that word actually gets out about them. That's exactly what happened to Research in Motion, as the company let it "slip out" to devs that two future BlackBerry OS7 smartphones -- the Bellagio 9790 and Curve Touch 9380 -- are inbound. The whole point in the message was to inform developers of what kind of resolution to expect in the new phones' displays. From the bits and pieces we're given, it appears that the Bellagio will have a 2.4-inch screen using 480 x 360 resolution to produce a respectable 245 PPI; the Curve Touch, on the other hand, will feature an identical res on a larger 3.2-inch display, resulting in a PPI of 189. The probability of hearing an official announcement this week is pretty high, but we'd say the intended (and likely unintended) message has come through loud and clear for now, wouldn't you?

RIM tells devs to get ready for BlackBerry Curve Touch and Bellagio originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading T-Mobile's BlackBerry Curve 9360 available for $79 on September 28th, swanks it up with merlot variant

T-Mobile's BlackBerry Curve 9360 available for $79 on September 28th, swanks it up with merlot variant originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4 inch2.4-inch2.4Inch9360BlackBerryBlackBerry CurveBlackBerry Curve 9360BlackberryCurveBlackberryCurve9360CurveCurve 9360Curve9360mobilepostcrossreleaserelease dateReleaseDateRIMT-MobileTMobileWed, 21 Sep 2011 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of September 5, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-5-2011/#comments This week, as always, was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of September 5, 2011:
  • It appears that Sprint employees are being informed that vacation requests anytime between September 30th and October 15th won't be approved, due to "the possibility of a major phone launch in October." Vacation blackouts are typically used during certain times of the holiday season, so the timing on this particular memo is a bit striking -- as usual, we invite you to come to your own conclusions here. [via SprintFeed]
  • Two BlackBerry devices breathed life on T-Mobile this week in the form of leaks. First, the Curve 9360 began showing up on marketing material focusing specifically on its prepaid campaign, which says the device will be offered for $230 without having to sign a new contract. It didn't mention the on-contract price, but if all goes according to rumors, it'll likely be out this time next week (September 14th, to be specific). [via TmoNews]
  • Speaking of the Curve 9360, the phone will probably be hopping across the pond to a Carphone Warehouse near you (if you live in the United Kingdom, that is). It's ready for pre-order now on the retailer's site with a prepaid option for $200. Not bad for a brand-new BlackBerry at full retail cost. [via TechnoBuffalo]
  • The second BlackBerry we saw leaked for T-Mobile this week was the Torch 9860, which may have been discovered in T-Mo's inventory system, according to a leaked screenshot. This doesn't help us know the date or pricing of the new Torch, but it does signify that it's likely just around the corner. [via TmoNews]
  • It's possible that the Droid Prime and Nexus Prime have passed through Bluetooth and WiFi certification. Since names were not provided in the documentation, we're left to speculate using the devices' model numbers -- rumored to be the SCH-I515 and GT-I9250. We're naturally skeptical, but we'll keep a close eye on the FCC in hopes that we'll see these mystery devices pop up soon with at least a few revealing details. [via Droid-Life]
  • We've been expecting the recently announced Samsung Galaxy W to arrive this month in the UK, but all of our sights have been set on Three as the only known carrier... until now. O2 placed a teaser page on its website this week, listing the Galaxy W as "coming soon: September." [via MobileBurn and AndroidCentral]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bbbb curveBbCurveblackberryblackberry curve 9360BlackberryCurve9360bluetoothcarphone warehouseCarphoneWarehousecurvecurve 9360Curve9360droid primeDroidPrimegalaxy wGalaxyWleakleaksmiscmiscellaneousmiscellanymmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostmininexusnexus primeNexusPrimeo2primeresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimrumorrumorssamsungsamsung galaxy wSamsungGalaxyWsprintt-mobilethreeukverizonwifiSat, 10 Sep 2011 11:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's BlackBerry Curve 9350 will be delayed until October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/sprints-blackberry-curve-9350-will-be-delayed-until-october/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/sprints-blackberry-curve-9350-will-be-delayed-until-october/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/09/sprints-blackberry-curve-9350-will-be-delayed-until-october/#comments Well, it looks as if Sprint's going to miss tomorrow's launch date for the BlackBerry Curve 9350. A representative of the Now Network confirmed the news to us today, stating that the phone will not arrive until next month due to "unexpected circumstances." While the company has yet to announce a new target date, the anonymous tipster who initially outed the story tells Phone Arena to expect an October 2nd arrival. Seeing that Sprint already sells two BlackBerry models that are appreciably better than the Curve 9350, we hope you won't lose sleep over the revelation. Still, if you've got a personal grudge against touchscreens, you'd best reset that countdown timer, starting... now.

Sprint's BlackBerry Curve 9350 will be delayed until October originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9350blackberryBlackberry 7blackberry 7 osblackberry curveblackberry curve 9350Blackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberryCurveBlackberryCurve9350curvecurve 9350Curve9350delaydelayeddelaysmobilepostminiresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsmartphonesmartphonessprintFri, 09 Sep 2011 00:37:00 EST<![CDATA[RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/#comments Want to get your BBM on in style without spending a fortune on RIM's latest trio? Say hello to the new 11mm (0.43 inch) thin BlackBerry Curve, now official in 3 variants -- the dual-mode GSM / CDMA 9370, the GSM / UMTS 9360 and the CDMA-only 9350. These long rumored handsets feature an 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, a tiny 2.44-inch HVGA+ (480×360 pixel) display, a five megapixel EDoF camera (with LED flash and VGA video recording), Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n with UMA, GPS / aGPS and NFC. While there's no sign of that new-fangled touch screen technology, you'll find BlackBerry 7 under the hood, along with a 1000mAh battery to keep it ticking all day long, 512MB of built-in storage (1GB on the 9370) and microSD card support (up to 32GB). RIM is still mum on pricing, but the new BlackBerry Curve is "expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September" -- including Vodafone, based on the video (and PR) after the break. We'll have a hands-on later today so stay tuned for more.

Update: It's official, the BlackBerry Curve 9350 will be coming to Sprint on September 9th for a perfectly reasonable $80 -- provided you're willing to sign a two year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. We've tacked on the PR after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360/9370

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RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5 megapixel5MegapixelBBMBlackBerryBlackBerry 7BlackBerry 7 OSBlackBerry CurveBlackBerry Curve 9350BlackBerry Curve 9360BlackBerry Curve 9370BlackBerry OSBlackBerry OS 7Blackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberryCurveBlackberryCurve9350BlackberryCurve9360BlackberryCurve9370BlackberryOsBlackberryOs7CurveCurve 9350Curve 9360Curve 9370Curve9350Curve9360Curve9370EDoFHVGAlaunchmobilepostcrossNFCRIMUMAvideoVodafoneTue, 23 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft's ergonomically alliterative Comfort Curve Keyboard makes a contoured comeback]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/microsofts-ergonomically-alliterative-comfort-curve-keyboard-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/microsofts-ergonomically-alliterative-comfort-curve-keyboard-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/microsofts-ergonomically-alliterative-comfort-curve-keyboard-ma/#comments Like a vinyl record left out in the sun too long, Microsoft's Comfort Curve Keyboard has returned, albeit slightly more warped than before. The ergonomic peripheral is an attempt to improve the comfort and posture of users who just don't go in for the split variety. The 3000 features uniformly-sized QWERTY keys, offering up a similar layout to traditional straight keyboards. You'll be able to get your fingers on the input device in August for $20, to see if the comfort does indeed match the curves.

Microsoft's ergonomically alliterative Comfort Curve Keyboard makes a contoured comeback originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comfortcomfort curvecomfort curve keyboard 3000ComfortCurveComfortCurveKeyboard3000curveergonomickeyboardmicrosoftmicrosoft comfort curveMicrosoftComfortCurveWed, 15 Jun 2011 08:10:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry 'Apollo' gets manhandled on camera (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/blackberry-apollo-gets-manhandled-on-camera-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/blackberry-apollo-gets-manhandled-on-camera-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/blackberry-apollo-gets-manhandled-on-camera-video/#comments It's not exactly the most exciting device in RIM's pipeline, but the Curve "Apollo" is shaping a solid workhorse of a BlackBerry. The still-unannounced smartphone popped up on Tinh te, with the Vietnamese tech showing off some solid hands-on time with the device, putting it through its paces on video, and ending up genuinely impressed with the aesthetics and speed of the hardware. According to the site the new Curve is 11mm thick (a couple millimeters thinner than the 8900 it's juxtaposed with), packs a 800Mhz Marvell Tavor CPU MG-1 processor, and has a touch-insensitive 480 x 360 screen. Swipe that thumb touchpad after the break for a video tour of the phone, then dig the source link for more close up images.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Continue reading BlackBerry 'Apollo' gets manhandled on camera (video)

BlackBerry 'Apollo' gets manhandled on camera (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apolloblackberryblackberry 7blackberry apolloblackberry curveBlackBerry Curve Apolloblackberry os 7Blackberry7BlackberryApolloBlackberryCurveBlackberryCurveApolloBlackberryOs7curveos 7Os7Research In MotionResearchInMotionrimvideovietnamMon, 30 May 2011 10:07:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Orlando leaks out: say hello to the touchscreen Curve]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/blackberry-orlando-leaks-out-say-hello-to-the-touchscreen-curve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/blackberry-orlando-leaks-out-say-hello-to-the-touchscreen-curve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/blackberry-orlando-leaks-out-say-hello-to-the-touchscreen-curve/#comments As if we needed any more signs of where Research in Motion was heading in terms of its 2011 device line, we've just caught wind of yet another touchscreen-equipped Berry. The BlackBerry "Orlando" is purported to be a variation of the Curve with touch capabilities, already being described as a mini Bold Touch. This yet again begs the question of why exactly RIM has so many different devices planned, especially when the spec differences are so minor. We wish the company would deviate from this approach it has relied on for years, but it seems to be more focused on its tablet strategy than it is on pushing the envelope with phones. Additionally, it could just mean that BB6 might be sticking around for a while and that RIM wants its users to get acclimated, or perhaps that it might take a little longer than we think for QNX to trickle down from the PlayBook.

BlackBerry Orlando leaks out: say hello to the touchscreen Curve originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Dylan]

RIM, Bank of America partnering up for Mobile Wallet NFC trial originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bank of americaBankOfAmericablackberryboaboltcurvemobile walletMobileWalletnfcrimtourSat, 26 Feb 2011 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/#commentsMitsubishi creates curved OLED for retail installations, wouldn't fit in your living room anyway Display companies like Mitsubishi still don't make a big-screen OLED we can buy, yet look at this, a curved display created by the company that looks to be about four feet tall and maybe 10 feet around. Okay, so a 3mm pixel pitch wouldn't look too great standing anywhere within about 20 feet of the thing, but that's why it's designed for malls and big stores, places where its 1,200 nit brightness can shrug off ambient light. It was unveiled at ISE 2011 and there's a video of it doing its thing after the break, but surely it won't be long before they're all over Las Vegas.

Continue reading Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video)

Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>curvecurvedcurved displayCurvedDisplayiseise 2011ise-2011Ise2011mitsubishimitsubishi electricMitsubishiElectricoledretail displayRetailDisplayvideoFri, 04 Feb 2011 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve Touch leaks out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/blackberry-curve-touch-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/blackberry-curve-touch-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/blackberry-curve-touch-leaks-out/#comments The BlackBerry Curve has always been our favorite 'berry because of its solid keyboard and lack of pretension to any functionality beyond great messaging, but it looks like things are about to change fast: you're looking at a leaked image of what CrackBerry says is the Curve Touch, codenamed "Malibu," and it's all touchscreen -- unlike the rumored Apollo, there's no keyboard in sight. We've only got specs on the CDMA version, and they're right in line with what you'd expect for a midrange device due out in late 2011 / early 2012: 800MHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor, 3.25-inch HVGA screen, 5 megapixel camera with HD video, 1GB storage with microSD expansion and 512MB of RAM, GPS, and NFC. Of course, CrackBerry says those are just "proposed specs," so anything could change, but man -- are we crazy for thinking an all-touch Curve definitely seems to redefine everything about what a BlackBerry is and is not?

BlackBerry Curve Touch leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberrycdmacurvecurve touchCurveTouchleakleaksmaliburumorrumorstouchscreenThu, 27 Jan 2011 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon offering BlackBerry 6 upgrades for Bold 9650 and Curve 3G tonight]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/verizon-offering-blackberry-6-upgrades-for-bold-9650-and-curve-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/verizon-offering-blackberry-6-upgrades-for-bold-9650-and-curve-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/verizon-offering-blackberry-6-upgrades-for-bold-9650-and-curve-3/#comments RIM and its partner carriers have been promising BlackBerry 6 updates for a number of recent models, and Verizon's getting a couple of the heavyweights out of the way today with the introduction of official upgrade packages for the Bold 9650 and Curve 3G 9330. In addition to universal search and an overall streamlined UI, one of the most important improvements here is the addition of RIM's WebKit-based browser that makes hitting your favorite pages moderately less painful than before. Look for the update to become available at 8:00PM Eastern this evening, both online (see the Source links for instructions) and over-the-air.

Verizon offering BlackBerry 6 upgrades for Bold 9650 and Curve 3G tonight originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>93309650blackberry 6Blackberry6boldbold 9650Bold9650curvecurve 3gcurve 3g 9330Curve3gCurve3g9330rimupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 25 Jan 2011 17:11:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 'Apollo' leak provides image, details, no relationship status]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/blackberry-curve-apollo-leak-provides-image-details-no-relat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/blackberry-curve-apollo-leak-provides-image-details-no-relat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/blackberry-curve-apollo-leak-provides-image-details-no-relat/#comments"Lower-mid end of the lineup... decent specs... aggressively priced." Not exactly the descriptors which dreams are made of, but that's the wording BGR is using to describe its other leaked BlackBerry device today (Dakota being the other). A 480 x 360 resolution screen of unknown size, 800MGhz Tavor MG-1 CPU, 512MB RAM, a 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording, 1050 mAh battery, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC, GPS, and BlackBerry OS 6.1 to put everything in check. It all serves quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE and tri-band UMTS / HSPA 7.2Mbps. The keyboard, we'd assume, is pretty darn snappy. The price and release date, should this apparent leak come to fruition, is still unknown.

BlackBerry Curve 'Apollo' leak provides image, details, no relationship status originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apollobb cruvebb curveBbCruveBbCurveblack berry curveblackberryblackberry apolloBlackberryApolloBlackBerryCurvecurveleakleaksresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimThu, 13 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype supports Verizon's not-yet-released BlackBerry 6 upgrades for Curve 3G and Bold 9650]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/skype-supports-verizons-not-yet-released-blackberry-6-upgrades/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/skype-supports-verizons-not-yet-released-blackberry-6-upgrades/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/skype-supports-verizons-not-yet-released-blackberry-6-upgrades/#commentsVerizon enjoys a tight relationship with Skype, so it makes sense that they'd want to make sure the Skype Mobile app is good and ready for upcoming products updates. To that end, Skype has already announced a refreshed app for two BlackBerry 6-powered models on Big Red that technically don't yet exist, the Bold 9650 and Curve 3G. At present, both of those handsets are still puttering along on version 5 -- but now that this is going down, we can't imagine the wait's going to be much longer.

Skype supports Verizon's not-yet-released BlackBerry 6 upgrades for Curve 3G and Bold 9650 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9650blackberry 6Blackberry6boldbold 9650Bold9650curvecurve 3gCurve3gmobileskypeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 24 Dec 2010 14:42:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 8980 shows up in FCC, offers some glam shots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/blackberry-curve-8980-shows-up-in-fcc-offers-some-glam-shots/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/blackberry-curve-8980-shows-up-in-fcc-offers-some-glam-shots/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/blackberry-curve-8980-shows-up-in-fcc-offers-some-glam-shots/#comments Despite the more recent releases of the Curve 8500 series and the Curve 3G, RIM has never really offered up a true successor to the venerable Curve 8900 -- a device some would argue remains the prettiest that Waterloo has ever manufactured. Indeed, with the QVGA display and meager cam on the 3G, there's a pretty magnificent gap between it and the business-class Bold 9700 / 9780... so we're pretty excited to see a new model called the Curve 8980 get FCC approval. Oh, and what's more, the filing's now got access to a user's manual and external shots where you can definitely picture this as being a proper optical pad-equipped follow-on to the 8900 of old, complete with a 3.2 megapixel cam with flash and -- if we had to guess -- a high-res display adopted either from the 9780 or the 8900. No word on a release, but here's the kicker: as far as we can tell from the filing, it's EDGE-only just like the device it replaces, which is pretty inexcusable for a device that'd presumably be released in 2011. Add 3G, though, and they've got a desperately-needed new model to slot in underneath the Bold.

BlackBerry Curve 8980 shows up in FCC, offers some glam shots originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8980BlackBerrycurvecurve 8980Curve8980FCCRIMTue, 30 Nov 2010 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Boost Mobile drops BlackBerry Curve 8530 price to $199.99]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/boost-mobile-drops-blackberry-curve-8530-price-to-199-99/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/boost-mobile-drops-blackberry-curve-8530-price-to-199-99/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/boost-mobile-drops-blackberry-curve-8530-price-to-199-99/#comments Yes, for one of the lowest-end BlackBerrys money can buy, $199.99 seems pricey, but there's something important to keep in mind here: Boost is a contract-free brand, and the Curve 8530 is no exception. The Sprint subsidiary has announced today that it's "permanently" dropping the price of the phone from $249.99 down to $199.99, after which you'll pay a continually-shrinking monthly fee for unlimited voice, messaging, and data that starts at $60. Not bad -- of course, you won't get the push-to-talk action that Boost historically has been known for with its iDEN network, but unless you're a construction worker or you're constantly dropping your phone from six feet onto concrete, we'll bet you can survive.

Boost Mobile drops BlackBerry Curve 8530 price to $199.99 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberryboostboost mobileBoostMobilecurvecurve 8530Curve8530mobilerimMon, 22 Nov 2010 14:10:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T now shipping BlackBerry Curve 3G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/atandt-now-shipping-blackberry-curve-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/atandt-now-shipping-blackberry-curve-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/atandt-now-shipping-blackberry-curve-3g/#comments The way AT&T announced the Curve 3G a few weeks back, they made it sound like prospective buyers could be in for a wait following the October 17 release of the Pearl 3G, but not so much -- it's already available. You'll pay $99.99 on contract after rebates and discounts for the privilege of putting the latest Curve model in your pocket, featuring a 2 megapixel camera, 3G support, and compatibility with BlackBerry 6 -- whenever RIM and AT&T decide that the update is ready for prime time. Of course, with a QVGA display, we think we might be tempted to go for a Bold 9700 instead or wait for the 9780 -- but seeing how AT&T is still charging $200 on contract for the Bold line, this bad boy will save you a Benjamin. Tough call!

[Thanks, Trey M.]

AT&T now shipping BlackBerry Curve 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attblackberrycurvecurve 3gCurve3gmobilerimSun, 24 Oct 2010 22:46:00 EST<![CDATA[TDK's see-through and curved OLED display eyes-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/tdks-see-through-and-curved-oled-display-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/tdks-see-through-and-curved-oled-display-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/tdks-see-through-and-curved-oled-display-eyes-on/#comments Remember the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness? At a list price of $1,000, it'd be hard to forget -- but with a monochrome see-through display, the whole transparency thing was little more than a novelty on a phone that served little practical purpose. TDK might have the solution with its new transparent QVGA OLEDs, available now to manufacturers in monochrome and in a lovely color variant by the end of the year. At two inches, they offer 200ppi pixel density and are more secure than you might think: the light only shines in one direction, so you actually can't see any data from the back even though you can still see through the display. At a glance, the display's didn't seem as vibrant as the best AMOLEDs on the market, but then again, these are passive matrix -- and you can really tell in our videos after the break where the refresh scans stand out. Guess that's the price you pay for transparency, right? We've also got some video of the 3.5-inch flexible OLED screens TDK's got on hand; they're not transparent, but considering the long, narrow resolution, we can't help but think they'd make for amazing wristwatches (or high-tech glowstick replacements at raves).

Gallery: TDK's see-through and curved OLED display eyes-on

Continue reading TDK's see-through and curved OLED display eyes-on (video)

TDK's see-through and curved OLED display eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ceatecceatec 2010Ceatec2010curvecurvedhands-onoledpm-oledpmoledsee throughsee-throughSeeThroughtdktranslucenttransparentvideoTue, 05 Oct 2010 02:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Levytator claims to be the world's first bendy escalator, has the patents to prove it (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/levytator-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-bendy-escalator-has-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/levytator-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-bendy-escalator-has-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/levytator-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-bendy-escalator-has-th/#comments You've seen conveyor belts before, most probably at your local airport ferrying beaten-up luggage in circles, but for some reason the same tech doesn't seem to have been applied to people yet. Leave it to City University London prof Jack Levy to correct that oversight with his eponymous Levytator -- an escalator that follows freeform curves (but not convention!) and offers a better "cost per usable step" than your typical moving stairs. Patented in Europe, the USA, and even China, all this thing needs is the gentle push of a kindly investor -- see the video after the break to determine if it's worth your cash.

[Thanks, Conrad]

Continue reading Levytator claims to be the world's first bendy escalator, has the patents to prove it (video)

Levytator claims to be the world's first bendy escalator, has the patents to prove it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>city universitycity university londonCityUniversityCityUniversityLondonconveyor beltConveyorBeltcurvaturecurvecurvesescalatorjack levyJackLevylondonukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomvideoTue, 28 Sep 2010 07:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint gets a BlackBerry Curve 3G of its own, going for $50 on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/sprint-gets-a-blackberry-curve-3g-of-its-own-going-for-50-on-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/sprint-gets-a-blackberry-curve-3g-of-its-own-going-for-50-on-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/sprint-gets-a-blackberry-curve-3g-of-its-own-going-for-50-on-c/#comments Unless you're a huge fan of Sprint's Everything Data plan, it looks as if Verizon's BlackBerry Curve 3G is the one to get -- unless you enjoy spending $20 more (on contract) for the same thing on Sprint, that is. Just hours after Big Red announced that the 9330 would soon be coming its way, in flies Sprint to play copycat. The Curve 3G is the same as it ever was, boasting BlackBerry OS 5, a trackpad / QWERTY layout, two megapixel camera, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPU, dedicated media keys 512MB of Flash memory, a microSD / SDHC slot (2GB card bundled in) and a couple of color options (graphite gray and royal purple). Sprint's keen on you knowing that this here phone will be eligible for an upgrade to BlackBerry OS 6 in early 2011, but you can go ahead and grab one starting September 26th.

Continue reading Sprint gets a BlackBerry Curve 3G of its own, going for $50 on contract

Sprint gets a BlackBerry Curve 3G of its own, going for $50 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g9330blackberryBlackBerry 6BlackBerry Curve 3Gblackberry curve 9330Blackberry6BlackberryCurve3gBlackberryCurve9330cdmacurvecurve 3gCurve3grimsmartphonesprintWed, 15 Sep 2010 10:56:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 3G launching on Verizon for $30]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/blackberry-curve-3g-launching-on-verizon-for-30/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/blackberry-curve-3g-launching-on-verizon-for-30/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/blackberry-curve-3g-launching-on-verizon-for-30/#comments We would've never figured on Verizon carrying over the "Curve 3G" name from this phone's GSM counterpart, considering all of its older Curve models have already had EV-DO -- but branding consistency trumps logic in this case, we suppose. Given what we know about the GSM model, you can probably guess the specs: 2 megapixel cam and BlackBerry OS 5 with upgradeability to 6 are both in the cards, though interestingly, Verizon's official specs just list 802.11b/g for WiFi -- there's no mention of 802.11n, which the current Curve 3G has under the hood. Regardless, perhaps the best feature is the price: $29.99 on contract after a $100 rebate, making it one of the most affordable brand new smartphones on the market -- assuming BlackBerry OS is your cup of tea, of course. It'll launch in business sales channels this Thursday, while in-store availability for us lay folk follows "in the coming weeks." Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading BlackBerry Curve 3G launching on Verizon for $30

BlackBerry Curve 3G launching on Verizon for $30 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9330blackberrycurvecurve 3gCurve3grimverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 14 Sep 2010 09:26:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 3G hitting T-Mobile September 8 for $80]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/blackberry-curve-3g-hitting-t-mobile-september-8-for-80/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/blackberry-curve-3g-hitting-t-mobile-september-8-for-80/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/blackberry-curve-3g-hitting-t-mobile-september-8-for-80/#comments Last we'd heard it'd be hitting shelves "in the coming weeks," and... well, "the coming weeks" have gradually become "now." You follow? Good, because the BlackBerry Curve 3G is hitting next Sunday in your choice of "smokey violet" and "graphite grey" for $79.99 on a new two-year contract -- which actually might make it the perfect back-to-school smartphone if you live and die by BBM, you're an optical trackpad fanboy / girl, or you're just looking for a solid portrait QWERTY keyboard. Of course, you'll need T-Mobile reception on campus -- and a willingness to suppress any lingering Bold 9700 envy.

BlackBerry Curve 3G hitting T-Mobile September 8 for $80 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberrybreaking newsBreakingNewscurvecurve 3gCurve3gmobilerimt-mobileMon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 9330's marriage with Sprint seemingly leaked by RIM]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/blackberry-curve-9330s-marriage-with-sprint-seemingly-leaked-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/blackberry-curve-9330s-marriage-with-sprint-seemingly-leaked-by/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/blackberry-curve-9330s-marriage-with-sprint-seemingly-leaked-by/#comments When RIM crafts a CDMA BlackBerry, you can bet -- well, usually bet -- that it's destined for both Sprint and Verizon, since there aren't many other carrier partners anywhere in the world where Waterloo can recoup the R&D costs. We've already heard plenty of rumors that Verizon's signed up to get it in the coming months, and now we've got information from none other than RIM itself that Sprint has its eyes on the 8530 successor, too. A knowledge base article on RIM's site (which has now been pulled, of course) referred to a "Sprint BlackBerry Curve 9330 smartphone," which pretty much says it all -- we suppose it's possible that the article's author was just preparing for the possibility that Sprint would be getting it, but we think the more likely scenario is that it was official info that went up a tad early. So, who's upgrading?

BlackBerry Curve 9330's marriage with Sprint seemingly leaked by RIM originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9330blackberrycurvecurve 9330Curve9330mobilerimsprintThu, 26 Aug 2010 22:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/#comments Judging from some documents we've received, Big Red is looking to clear out a lot of inventory right about now -- presumably to make room for some upcoming models, some of which we've already heard about through the grapevine. Specifically, the Pre Plus along with the BlackBerry Storm2 and Curve 8530 are apparently marked "Phase Out"; in the case of the Pre Plus, we know Verizon's site has had it marked out of stock for a little while now, while rumors of a Storm3 and Curve 9330 have been floating around for some time. Also on the chopping block are a couple netbooks, a USB modem, and the MiFi, a device we've heard would be replaced with the ZTE-sourced, dual-mode Fivespot in the near future. All makes sense, doesn't it? Follow the break for a second shot.

[Thanks, Wildkat]

Continue reading Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?

Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8530blackberrycurvecurve 8530Curve8530discontinuedmifimobilenovatelpalmphase outPhaseOutpre plusPrePlusrimstorm 2Storm2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/#comments Practically everything we've heard -- both officially and through tipsters -- lines up with information coming out of Phone Arena this week detailing a truly Google-heavy upcoming Fall and Winter release schedule for our friends at Big Red. Starting next month, it seems that we'll see a global version of the just-launched Droid 2, possibly with a white option (though it seems this could also be the R2-D2 model), and the Motorola WX455 we'd leaked has been named "Citrus" and will (as you probably could've guessed) target the low end of the market and the young'uns who are looking for an affordable way to get into Android; as WWAN-enabled laptops go, they'll be picking up the Dell Vostro V13 and the HP Pavilion DM1.

Follow the break for the rest of the action!

[Thanks, Steven C.]

Continue reading Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets?

Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The cart left the gate on Thursday and here comes the horse: the official BlackBerry Curve 3G (model 9300) announcement just landed in our inbox. So in addition to sporting (800/850)/1900/2100MHz or 900/1700/2100MHz HSDPA data, quad-band GSM, WiFi, and GPS, we now know that if you buy this BlackBerry 5 device today you can upgrade to BlackBerry 6 "in the coming months." Assuming your carrier can get its act together, of course.

Continue reading BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) is officially BlackBerry 6 ready

BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300) is officially BlackBerry 6 ready originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11n9300bb6blackberryblackberry 6Blackberry6blackbery curve 3gBlackberyCurve3gcurvecurve 3gcurve 9300Curve3gCurve9300gpsmicrosdrimMon, 09 Aug 2010 07:48:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 9300 for sale on Rogers, still not announced]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/blackberry-curve-9300-gets-priced-and-pictured-on-rogers-still/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/blackberry-curve-9300-gets-priced-and-pictured-on-rogers-still/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/blackberry-curve-9300-gets-priced-and-pictured-on-rogers-still/#comments Uh, RIM ol' buddy, is there something you'd like to tell us about this unannounced BlackBerry Curve 9300 that's up and dancing on Rogers' website right now with a $79.99 Canadian price tag on a three-year contract? We're looking at a quad-band GSM and HSDPA 850/1900/2100 candybar with 802.11n WiFi, GPS, 256MB of RAM, a 2 megapixel camera, microSD expansion (2GB in the box), and 2.4-inch display throwing 320 x 240 pixels. And no, that's not the latest and greatest OS which makes us wonder about the possibility for a BlackBerry 6 upgrade. Maybe T-Mobile USA would like to say something, anything?

[Thanks, Samir A.]

BlackBerry Curve 9300 for sale on Rogers, still not announced originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11n9300blackberryblackberry curve 3gBlackberryCurve3gcurvecurve 3gcurve 9300Curve3gCurve9300gpsmicrosdrimrogersThu, 05 Aug 2010 05:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Cricket launches BlackBerry Curve 8530, says Kyocera Zio is in the cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/cricket-launches-blackberry-curve-8530-says-kyocera-zio-is-in-t/#comments We'd wondered what had happened to Kyocera's low-end Zio with Android after its March announce at CTIA... and lo, here it is. Cricket announced today that the phone is indeed in the pipe for 2010 -- a little later than earlier rumors that we'd see it in July -- marking just their second smartphone after their branded version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530, which ships later this week. Pricing for the Zio hasn't been announced, but the Curve 8530 will run $279.99 after discount -- pricey, yes, until you consider that you're getting that devoid of a pesky contract. Cricket's excited to trumpet that its unlimited BlackBerry plan runs just $60 a month in total, which means that voice, text, and data are all off the meter. Not bad -- but considering Cricket's positioning as a regional value brand, we'd expect no less.

Cricket launches BlackBerry Curve 8530, says Kyocera Zio is in the cards originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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