WES 2010 hasn’t brought too many surprises, until co-CEO Mike Lazaridis started talking about OS 6.0, which will be called BlackBerry 6. Apparently RIM’s next generation operating system, BlackBerry 6 will be available in the next calender quarter, and is set to be released along side with the much rumored Webkit Browser. Speaking of the browser, it was interesting to hear that it will NOT be a stand alone application, and will be integrated into OS 6. BlackBerry 6 obviously will have support for both touch and non-touch screen devices, and will work on a variety of BlackBerry devices. One thing the co-CEO would not say is which devices it will and won’t run on.
What do you think? Will BlackBerry 6 interest you?
It certaintly didn’t take long for two Canada’s major three to announce the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is coming soon! Both Rogers and TELUS announced its coming soon. While Rogers didn’t give much details, TELUS announced its coming soon, and that they will have the exclusive rights to the pink colored model. TELUS also announced the Pearl 3G will be priced at $29.99 with a three year contract. We haven’t heard from Bell just yet, but we expect they’ll catch up in a few hours. Regardless this is great news for Canadian customers looking to grab the new Pearl 3G. More details will follow soon…
I should also add we expect that the major three will only be launching the 20-key QWERTY Suretype model at this time, and possibly will follow with the 9105 later.
Press Release from Rogers:
– Rogers To Launch New BlackBerry Pearl 3G Smartphone
The smallest BlackBerry smartphone yet, combines stylish design with
powerful features
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications Inc. today announced that
the new BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 3G, the smallest BlackBerry smartphone yet,
is coming to Canada's reliable network in the coming weeks.
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a smartphone marvel that's as powerful as
it is compact. It measures less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighs only
3.3 ounces (94g), yet it packs support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA)
networks, Wi-Fi(R) (b/g/n) and GPS with a powerhouse processor that drives
visually stunning images on a sharp, high-resolution display. It features an
optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys, a
3.2 MP camera with flash and support for up 32 GB of personal content.
"We're excited to welcome the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G to our substantial
portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones on the Rogers network," said John
Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers
Communications. "As Canada's reliable network, Rogers customers can take full
advantage of the power of the newest BlackBerry Pearl and will now be able to
do even more with their smartphone, keeping them connected to what matters
most, quickly and easily."
"The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G offers uncompromising performance in a
remarkably small package with the social connectivity features that consumers
want, including easy access to email and social networking sites as well as
popular messaging services, like BlackBerry Messenger. We expect the new
BlackBerry Pearl 3G will appeal to a broad range of mobile consumers,
including many customers who want to upgrade from a traditional phone without
giving up a highly compact and fashionable design," said Carlo Chiarello,
Vice President, Handheld Product Management, Research In Motion.
Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone from Rogers include:
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- Gradient red finish, available in Canada only from Rogers
- Elegant candybar form factor measuring 4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108mm x
50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
- 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard with SureType(R) software that
completes words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate
- 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
- 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
- Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a
comfortable keyboard for fast typing
- Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30
hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
- 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
- Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry(R)
Maps, as well as photo geotagging
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n')
- microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards, with a
2 GB card included
- Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing,
speakerphone and Bluetooth(R) (2.1) with support for hands-free
headsets, stereo headsets, car kits including systems that support
the emerging Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile) standard and
other Bluetooth accessories
- Access to BlackBerry App World(TM), featuring a broad and growing
catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry
smartphones
- Support for BlackBerry(R) Media Sync for easily syncing photos as
well as iTunes(R) and Windows Media(R) Player music with the
smartphone*
- BlackBerry(R) OS 5
- Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
- Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately
5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks
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Press Release from TELUS:
TELUS to offer new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone in May
Pink version only available in Canada from TELUS, on the country’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network
Toronto, ON – TELUS will offer its clients the smallest Blackberry smartphone ever starting in May. Running on Canada’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network, the new BlackBerry Pearl™ 3G will be available from TELUS in either black or pink (only at TELUS).
“The BlackBerry Pearl is a favorite amongst Canadian consumers and TELUS is thrilled to bring them the latest addition to this family of smartphones, on our 3G+ network,” said David Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at TELUS. “TELUS offers a comprehensive line-up of state-of-the-art smartphones to meet our customers’ need to stay connected, informed and entertained on the go. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G packs a great deal of power in a very small package, and is definitely a great addition to our device selection.”
“The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G offers uncompromising performance in a remarkably small package,” said Carlo Chiarello, vice-president, Handheld Product Management, Research In Motion. “It offers the social connectivity features that consumers want, including easy access to email and social networking sites as well as popular messaging services like BlackBerry Messenger. We expect the BlackBerry Pearl 3G will appeal to a broad range of mobile consumers who want to upgrade from a traditional phone without giving up a highly compact and fashionable design.”
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a smartphone marvel that’s as powerful as it is compact. It measures less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighs only 3.3 ounces (94g), yet it packs support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and GPS with a powerhouse processor that drives visual excellence to its sharp-resolution display. It features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys, a 3.2 MP camera with flash and support for up to 16 GB of personal content. It also offers the superior email, instant messaging, and social networking experience that BlackBerry smartphone users love.
Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone from TELUS include:
• Elegant candybar form factor measuring 4.25″ x 1.96″ x 0.52″ (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
• 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard with SureType software that completes words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate
• 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
• 360×400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
• Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard for fast typing
• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along the top of the handset
• 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*
• Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry Maps, as well as photo geotagging
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (first BlackBerry smartphone to support ‘n’)
• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards
• Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing, speakerphone and Bluetooth (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits including systems that support the emerging Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile) standard and other Bluetooth accessories
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones
• Support for BlackBerry Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes and Windows Media Player music with the smartphone**
• BlackBerry OS 5
• Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
• Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks.
TELUS offers a broad range of best-in-class wireless devices on Canada’s biggest and fastest 3G+ network, now including the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G. Starting in May, this smartphone will be available from TELUS in pink and in black for as little as $29.99 on a three-year plan. For more information about the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone, please visit www.blackberry.com/pearl3G
For more information about TELUS products and services, please visit www.telus.com
* Video recording requires a microSD card, sold separately.
** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.
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It’s been rumored for quite some time now, and today RIM kicked off WES 2010 by announcing the BlackBerry Bold 9650. The Bold 9650 will come to CDMA markets packing Wi-Fi and an optical trackpad, and will be the direct replacement for the Tour 9630 smartphone. It’s expected the Bold 9650 will come to both Verizon and Sprint VERY shortly. It’s not expected that Bold 9650 will come to Canada anytime soon, as most CDMA companies (like Bell and TELUS) have converted to HSPA in most provinces.
Skip on over for the full press release…
Press Release:
CDMA customers get a bold new choice with powerhouse 3G smartphone that offers premium features and performance together with popular keyboard and trackpad, as well as support for Wi-Fi and high-speed 3G networks around the world
Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone – the latest addition to the BlackBerry Bold portfolio of premium smartphones. Sophisticated, powerful and feature-rich, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a global smartphone for CDMA customers who want to stay connected, productive and entertained.
“The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone that we think customers will love,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “Whether at work or at play, the new BlackBerry Bold 9650 offers a truly impressive communications, multimedia and connectivity experience.”
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone supports 3G (EVDO) networks in North America and (HSPA/UMTS) abroad and has a full-QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad and built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), which makes it possible to talk on the phone while browsing the web or sending and receiving email. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 also includes 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB card included.
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 fuses form and function in a striking design and, in addition to providing premium phone and multimedia features, it of course delivers the industry’s leading mobile solution for email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking.
Other key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone include:
Stylish design (4.4” x 2.4” x .56” and 4.8 oz.) with glossy black finish and chrome highlights
Large (2.44”) high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi), able to display pictures, videos and web pages with impressive contrast and detail
3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording
Advanced media player for videos, pictures and music, a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and support for the Bluetooth® Stereo Audio Profile (A2DP/AVCRP)
BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
Easy mobile access to Facebook®, MySpace and Flickr®, as well as popular instant messaging services including BlackBerry® Messenger
Support for BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones
Full HTML web browser, streaming audio and video via RTSP
Built-in GPS with support for geotagging, BlackBerry® Maps and other mapping applications
Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).
Support for high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks in North America, as well as UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks abroad
Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery for 5 hours of CDMA talk time
The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers in the United States beginning in May. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/bold.
Editors: Additional content, including video, spec sheet and images, is available in RIM’s online newsroom: www.rim.com/newsroom/media/gallery.
* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.
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Alright, let’s kick of the WES 2010 news with some handset launches! RIM was happy to announce two new versions of the Pearl smartphone. The new Pearl 3G consists on the Pearl 9100 and Pearl 9105, which we’ve seen online before. The Pearl 9100 is the new 3G Suretype QWERTY sporting smartphone, and the Pearl 9105 is the 14 key Suretype model, which represents more of a traditional phone keyboard. Both models are expected to launch around the world within the next few weeks. First stop will be Canada will Bell, TELUS and Rogers all will receive the Pearl 9100 in several colors, followed by GSM carriers in the United States…
Want to read more about the new Pearl 3G? Check out the press release and more photos after the break.
Press Release:
What do you want in a mobile phone? Small? Stylish? Fast? Full-featured? How about all of the above?
Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G, the smallest BlackBerry® smartphone yet. Despite its impressively compact and elegant design, this stylish new handset is a powerful 3G BlackBerry smartphone with uncompromising performance and top–of-the-line features, including all the industry-leading BlackBerry® email, messaging and social networking capabilities that so many people love.
“The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is unlike any other smartphone in the world and we expect a broad range of new and existing customers will be drawn to its powerful features and compact design,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “Considering the fast growing consumer interest in smartphones and the fact that more than three-quarters of the people in the global mobile phone market are still buying handsets with a traditional alphanumeric keypad, we think the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G addresses a substantial market opportunity. It allows consumers to upgrade their traditional mobile phone to a full-featured, easy-to-use and fashionable 3G BlackBerry smartphone that supports BlackBerry Messenger and many other apps while maintaining a handset design and layout that is familiar and comfortable.”
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is a marvel of engineering and design excellence. It’s as powerful as it is compact. Measuring less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighing only 3.3 ounces (93g), it still manages to pack in support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks, Wi-Fi® (b/g/n) and GPS along with a powerhouse processor that drives visually stunning images on the sharp, high-resolution display. It also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys for added convenience, a 3.2 MP camera with flash for quality pictures on the go, and support for up to 32 GB of personal content.
Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone include:
Elegant candybar design measuring 4.25″ x 1.96″ x 0.52″ (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
360×400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard that enables quick and accurate typing
Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*
Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry® Maps, as well as photo geotagging
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) – first BlackBerry smartphone to support ‘n’
microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards
Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing, speakerphone and Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits (including systems that support the emerging Bluetooth Message Access Profile standard) and other Bluetooth accessories
Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones
Support for BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone**
BlackBerry® OS 5
Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks
Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks
The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone will be available in two models and several lustrous colors. The 9100 model features a 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard and the 9105 model features a 14-key traditional phone keyboard. Both models include SureType® software that can complete words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is expected to launch with various carriers beginning in May. Check with individual carriers for details about availability and pricing. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/pearl3G.
Editors: Additional content, including video, spec sheet and images, is available in RIM’s online newsroom: www.rim.com/newsroom/media/gallery.
* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.
** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.
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RIM’s annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) is almost ready to kick off, and it seems that RIM’s PR team may have leaked the upcoming devices a little early. The Street is reporting that both the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100 (to be called Pearl 3G?) will be launched at WES 2010, and are set to be available later next month. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 is very much just the Tour 9630, with a few minor upgrades (Wi-Fi and trackpad). The new Pearl 3G (Pearl 9100) will be the 3G upgrade to the current Pearl series. It will feature a 3.2 megapixel camera, 802.11n WiFi, GPS, and have a GSM/EDGE/HSPA radio.
The Bold 9650 is expected to hit both Verizon and Sprint shortly, and the Pearl 3G will come to Bell, TELUS, Rogers in Canada for sure, next month. No word (yet) on which networks in the United States will be getting the Pearl 3G. I’m sure we will see an official announcement very shortly regarding these two devices…
One BlackBerry app I use every day is Tether for BlackBerry, and the folks at Tether hooked us up with 25 copies to giveaway for BBSync’s Birthday. Tether which usually retails for $49.95, allows you to connect your BlackBerry and use its existing data package as a modem for your computer on-the-go. I think that anyone who doesn’t have a copy of Tehter will love it! With that being said we’ve got 25 copies to giveaway… So leave a comment below and we will pick 25 winners (don’t forget your Happy Birthday message in the comment).
* This contest ends Sunday April 25, 2010 at 11PM EST. Winners will be contacted via email (left in comment form) by mid-next week. Limit one entry per person and email address. Anyone who posts duplicate comments will be disqualified.
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If you’re one of the millions of BlackBerry users dying to get their hands on RIM’s upcoming OS 6.0, you may have to wait a little longer, but until then Ryan Hamrick has designed an OS 6.0 inspired theme for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, Curve 8900, Tour 9630, and Storm series. It features premium crisp icons, which look pretty close to the screenshots of OS 6.0! It’s quite a nice theme and can be yours for only $4.99. If you want to grab a copy of I Dream of 6 follow the link below.
Elecite has a very creative team of designers, and the team just announced their latest creation called Polygon. This premium theme features a unique cell structure with a futuristic red colored interlaced. It’s available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold 9000, Bold 9700, Storm, Storm2, and 9600 series. Here’s a quick excerpt about the theme:
All of the homescreen icons in Polygon are organized in a cell system. Each icon you see represents a category that once clicked, reveals a handful of icons. This allows for quick access to your social, communication, media, options and more, a grand total of 18-19 icons.
Got an app that you’d like on the homescreen that isn’t there already? This theme adapts to you. Just move the icon to the top of your application list and it will be visible in one of the 6 slots in the custom category (star icon).
What’s even better is you can grab the Polygon theme from Elecite right from the BBSync Store for $6.99– and if you hurry you can still get 20% off with BBSync’s Birthday Coupon Code “bbsyncbday3″ at the checkout.
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This seems a little early to us, but the folks at MobileSyrup are reporting that TELUS may be launching the BlackBerry Pearl 9100, in both black and red, on May 6th. We are yet to confirm this release date with any of our sources, but we certainty hope it launches soon. If you didn’t see already some Rogers stores have already begun receiving Pearl 9100 display models. Just a sign of things to come.
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Something for Rogers Wireless customers to drool over… HowardForums member Treatz just let the world know that select Rogers stores have started to receive new BlackBerry dummies phones. The new display models that arrived at the White BlackBerry Bold 9700, and the unreleased BlackBerry Pearl 9100 in red. We aren’t too sure when either of them will be officially available from Rogers, but we do expect to see the Pearl 9100 get announced at WES 2010 early next week!
Did you think we’re done? Well we’re just getting started! Today we’ve got 30 premium themes up for grabs with a big thanks to NinjaThemes! These premium themes come in lots of awesome designs and colors, and we think that the first 30 people to comment deserve one. So here’s how this works check out NinjaTheme’s in the BBSync Store, and tell us what your favorite one is. The first 30 people to drop a comment below telling us will receive a coupon for a free theme of their choice. Simple as that.
We’re not stopping yet, the BBSync Birthday Bash continues now with one of our favorite BlackBerry cases from OtterBox, the Commuter Series. These cases feature two layers of protection, plus a screen protector. These cases are available for most current BlackBerry smartphones. These cases are normally $34.95 each, but this is your chance to win one for free! All you have to do is a post a comment below and tell us what device you’re using, and how rough you are on your BlackBerry. Hurry and post your comment now, as you only have until Saturday night, before this contest ends.
* This contest is only available to residents in Canada and the United States. We will contact the winners April 30, 2010.
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It’s no secret that Canada’s major three networks (Bell. Rogers and TELUS) will be offering RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry Pearl 9100 smartphone. It seems that new confirmation has arrived showing the outright/no contract price for the Pearl 9100 from both Bell and Rogers will be around $449.99. We haven’t seen anything from TELUS yet, but its expected to come in around the same price. I know I was hoping they would bring this device in at a little cheaper price… Closer to $399, but who knows that they will plan by the time of its launch. With any luck we will see an official announcement from RIM about this device at WES 2010, later next week.
Mmm… That’s how I want to start this paragraph. Some people will love it, some will hate it, but this is RIM’s next CDMA clamshell smartphone, the BlackBerry 9670. This device will be one of RIM’s first to operate OS 6.0, feature a 5.0 megapixel camera, and get a full QWERTY keyboard in a small compact clamshell design. This device will also feature an optical trackpad, Wi-Fi, internal display of 360×480, huge external display, micro USB port and microSD slot inside. The body seems to be made of a metallic finish, and we think it looks pretty sweet for an early prototype. No one seems to know when this device will get finalized, or launched, but we are hoping it comes around the same time as OS 6.0.
What do you think? Will you rock this little clamshell BlackBerry?
Boy Genius was dropped some hands-on shots of RIM’s upcoming OS 6.0 for BlackBerry smartphones. The new OS brings a familiar feeling, but with some much needed improvements. OS 6.0 will feature RIM’s much talked about WebKit Browser, completely customizable home screen, and system wide kinetic scrolling. We aren’t too sure when OS 6.0 will be launching, however BG seems to think it’ll be sometime in June or July. I suggest you check out his full thoughts on OS 6.0 here.
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The first 30 people to leave a comment (without leaving duplicates) will receive a copy of HotKeyManager. This app is great for those who love shortcuts to their favorite applications or events (like phone calls, messages, etc). The app usually retails for $7.99 in the BBSync Store and the first 30 people to comment can get it for free! So go leave a comment and wish us a happy birthday…
HotkeyManager is a must-have keyboard shortcut manager for BlackBerry owners. With HotkeyManager, you can easily create and manage shortcuts to applications, phone calls and system utilities for your BlackBerry. Boosting up your mobile experience is just one click away!
HotkeyManager seamlessly integrates with the BlackBerry OS and helps you convert your daily tasks and various BlackBerry functions to a list of keyboard shortcuts. With HotkeyManager, You can setup shortcuts to BlackBerry applications (such as Alarm, Calendar, Google Maps, MemoryUp, NetworkAcc and Texas Hold’Em King 2, etc.), shortcuts to phone calls by simply adding contacts from your BlackBerry contacts, and shortcuts to BlackBerry system utilities (such as Open/Close WiFi, Open/Close Signal, Camera, Email/SMS/MMS/PIN, and Shutdown BlackBerry, etc.). All the tedious scrolling and searching now turns into a single hotkey-click.
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If you’re a Canadian WIND Mobile subscriber and have the BlackBerry Bold 9700 then good news! WIND Mobile has just released OS 5.0.0.545 for the Bold 9700. It’s available for download by connecting your device directly into BlackBerry Desktop Manager. I’ve been rocking .545 on my Bold for a while now, and so far so good.
I honestly thought it would never come, but OtterBox recently released their Commuter Series for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220/8230. If there is still any lovers of the Pearl Flip out there then you might want to pick up one of these cases. The case retails for $34.95, and features dual layer protection, including a hard protective layer for drops and bumps. For more details head over to OtterBox.com and check it out.
When I hear the Pearl I think Suretype, but I suppose that’s going to change soon. It’s not a secret that RIM’s been working on the T9 version of the upcoming Pearl 9100 smartphone, and Ronen from BerryReview scored more shots of the Pearl 9105 in the wild. The Pearl 9105 will bring a more classic feeling to the BlackBerry market with only 12 keys. We aren’t too sure when we will see this model launch, however we do hope to see at least the Pearl 9100 get officially recognized next week at WES 2010.
The device will give several options for text input including:
Compound words
Context learning
Auto word learning
Using contacts as a data source
predictive typing (Probably based on T9)
Including spell check variations of words in predictive typing
Continue reading for another picture of the Pearl 9105…
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The BlackBerry Bold 9650 (formally known as Tour 9650/Essex/Tour 2) has been rumored for a long long time now. New rumors are floating around that we will finally see an official announcement next week at RIM’s annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES). Boy Genius is reporting that RIM will announce the device at WES 2010, and we will see it launch shortly after or around May 1st for Verizon. CrackBerry also reported that Sprint will be getting ready to launch the Bold 9650 on May 16th. If this is true it seems that WES 2010 could have some exciting new announcements, including the new Pearl 9100 series.
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It certaintly didn’t take long for two Canada’s major three to announce the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is coming soon! Both Rogers and TELUS announced its coming soon. While Rogers didn’t give much details, TELUS announced its coming soon, and that they will have the exclusive rights to the pink colored model. TELUS also announced the Pearl 3G will be priced at $29.99 with a three year contract. We haven’t heard from Bell just yet, but we expect they’ll catch up in a few hours. Regardless this is great news for Canadian customers looking to grab the new Pearl 3G. More details will follow soon…
This seems a little early to us, but the folks at 
If you’re a Canadian WIND Mobile subscriber and have the BlackBerry Bold 9700 then good news! WIND Mobile has just released OS 5.0.0.545 for the Bold 9700. It’s available for download by connecting your device directly into BlackBerry Desktop Manager. I’ve been rocking .545 on my Bold for a while now, and so far so good.
