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Apps & Software
January 6, 2011
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Android 3.0 Honeycomb shown off in new series of videos

By on January 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM.

Android 3.0 Honeycomb shown off in new series of videos

Courtesy of T-Mobile and its newly announced G-Slate tablet by LG, several videos showing off Google’s new tablet-only OS have surfaced. Honeycomb will power the next generation of Android tablets, and it appears to offer some huge benefits over previous versions of the OS, which were designed with smartphones in mind. We really like what we’ve seen from Honeycomb so far, and we can’t wait to see more on the show floor. In the meantime, hit the jump for a handful of great videos that really give us a taste of what’s in store from Android 3.0 Honeycomb. More →

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General
July 15, 2010
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Verizon Wireless to EOL DROID, Devour, Tour and more

By on July 15, 2010 at 10:01 PM.

Verizon Wireless to EOL DROID, Devour, Tour and more

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DROIDForums.net is reporting that Verizon Wireless has given the end-of-life nod to the following devices:

  • Gateway LT2016U (netbook)
  • Motorola Devour and DROID
  • Nokia Twist
  • BlackBerry Tour 9630
  • Samsung Knack, Smooth, Intensity, and Saga

Looks like Big Red is making room in their handset lineup for some of the new hotness due out this summer. Anything on this list surprise you? More →

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Apps & Software
June 14, 2010
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Verizon to dish out BlackBerry Tour OS update today

By on June 14, 2010 at 2:17 PM.

Verizon to dish out BlackBerry Tour OS update today

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We understand that BlackBerry Tour owners might feel like the forgotten redheaded stepchildren of the Verizon BlackBerry family now that the Bold 9650 has arrived, but word has it that Verizon will begin pushing out an OS update for the Tour starting at 6pm EDT. Apart from an assortment of fixes relating to the recently introduced Push-to-Talk feature, the move to 5.0.0.732 should also go a long way to fix other niggles including issues with data reception. We’ll be sure to holler back once the update is live, but if you happen to spot it before us, don’t be shy to send us a tip.

UPDATE: Looks like the wireless update is now available.

Thanks, George! More →

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Featured
May 31, 2010
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Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9650 Review

By on May 31, 2010 at 8:02 AM.

Sprint BlackBerry Bold 9650 Review

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Ah, a Tour owner’s dream. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 started life out as the BlackBerry Tour2. It then went through a late-stage metamorphosis and received a memory upgrade and name change for a couple of different reasons. One of the reasons is to utilize a positive product name RIM has built (the Bold line), and another would be to prevent hundreds of thousands of angry BlackBerry owners from practically taking over the entire city of Waterloo, Canada. You see, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 is what the Tour should have originally been, and by releasing a Tour2 under a year from the original device’s debut would be straight up insulting. RIM killed two birds with one stone by renaming the device to be a Bold, continuing a successful device brand, and also trying to not completely obliterate an existing handset (even though the Tour 9630 will certainly be end-of-life’d very, very quickly). So is the BlackBerry Bold 9650 the best in the biz? You’ll see soon enough, after the jump of course. More →

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Rumor
April 30, 2010
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Verizon Wireless to offer free Push to Talk for BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners

By on April 30, 2010 at 5:29 PM.

Verizon Wireless to offer free Push to Talk for BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners

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When you think of push-to-talk you might conjure up images of construction workers on job sites wielding yellow ruggedized handsets. However, recently Verizon rolled out push-to-talk to its business-centric BlackBerry Tour handset in an attempt to bring PTT to new industries and work places. The adoption rate for this $5 monthly service has apparently a bit sluggish amongst Tour owners, as Verizon is reportedly launching a new promotion that will allow 9630 owners to add the PTT service to their line…for free. The free price tag is not a short-term gimmick either, as the $0/month figure is valid for the lifetime of your handset (*cough* trackball *cough*). Interested Tour owners can download the PTT software and activate the service prior to the promotion end-date of June 30th. The leaked slide did not indicate whether this promotion extends to current customers who already pay for the service, or if it will be extended to other BlackBerry handsets. We’ve sent some feelers out and will let you know what we dig up.

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General
April 10, 2010
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HTC DROID ERIS and BlackBerry Tour 9630 set for end-of-life with Verizon

By on April 10, 2010 at 8:28 AM.

HTC DROID ERIS and BlackBerry Tour 9630 set for end-of-life with Verizon

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With Verizon soon to be carrying some hot new smartphones from HTC and RIM, the carrier has decided it no longer has a need for the HTC DROID ERIS and BlackBerry Tour 9630. In an internal memo sent out during the week, Verizon informed employees that the DROID ERIS will reach end-of-life at the end of May while the Tuh-Tuh-Tuh Tour (it’s been a long time, eh?) will hit the same brick wall in June. They’ll be around only as long as their stock holds up, so in case you’re dying to have either for your collection or just because you don’t share our compulsive need for the latest and greatest, we’re sure you’ll be able to finagle yourself one hell of a deal. More →

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Rumor
April 1, 2010
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Verizon BlackBerry Bold confirmed for May launch?

By on April 1, 2010 at 6:31 PM.

Verizon BlackBerry Bold confirmed for May launch?

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It looks like our initial report of a May release for the successor to BlackBerry Tour 9630 is spot on, as an internal website where Bank of America employees can order new handsets shows the device listed as coming to Verizon in May. Not only that, but the site also seems to confirm what we and others have been hearing about it being promoted to a full-fledged member of the Bold family. Whether or not the device will keep the model number 9650 is still in question, but can easily see it being Christened as the 9750 in order to keep RIM’s naming conventions in tact. Of course the fact that it looks nearly identical to the Tour 9630 would be just as confusing to some, but at least it’s better than having two different device names sit within the 96xx line. Anyone else thinking this sucker is a due for an official outing at WES? More →

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Apps & Software
March 30, 2010
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LinkedIn for BlackBerry now available

By on March 30, 2010 at 11:17 AM.

LinkedIn for BlackBerry now available

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BlackBerry users with a penchant for schmoozing and climbing up both corporate and social ladders are probably squealing with excitement this morning LinkedIn for BlackBerry has finally been released. Offering the most commonly used features such as network updates, messages, invitations and connections, the app also has the ability to integrate with the stock BlackBerry Calendar, Contacts and Messaging apps. LinkedIn for BlackBerry is available for Bold, Curve and Tour users running OS 4.3.0 and above and is available OTA here. More →

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Apps & Software
March 30, 2010
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OS 5.0 pushed out for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour

By on March 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM.

OS 5.0 pushed out for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour

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When it was first leaked it earned something of a reputation for being moody, but Verizon is clearly confident that BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.591 will serve Tour 9630 users well because it’s now pushing out the software OTA complete with Push-To-Talk capabilities. A truncated change-log is available after the jump, but first we have one simple question for you. How’s it feel? More →

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Exclusive
March 26, 2010
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BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 5.0 coming Tuesday for Verizon Wireless

By on March 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 5.0 coming Tuesday for Verizon Wireless

One of our ninjas let us know that Verizon Wireless will be making the much-awaited BlackBerry 5.0 OS upgrade available to BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners come Tuesday. It will also have PTT built in.

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Apps & Software
March 19, 2010
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Push-To-Talk now available for Verizon BlackBerry smartphones

By on March 19, 2010 at 7:17 AM.

Push-To-Talk now available for Verizon BlackBerry smartphones

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It was mentioned in one of our whispers and now it’s here: Verizon has released a Push-To-Talk application for its fleet of BlackBerry smartphones. Free to download but requiring a monthly fee of $5 to use, Verizon’s BlackBerry PTT app allows for unlimited nation-wide calls to other PTT devices. Other key features include:

  • Make group calls with up to 50 participants.
  • Use Presence to see who’s available for Push to Talk calls.
  • Manage Push to Talk contacts for your entire company online.
  • Access email and the Web while you’re on Push to Talk calls.

For the price, we’d say it’s definitely a good deal if you have a lot of family/friends/co-workers that have a PTT capable device, but for everyone else it’s $5 that could better be spent on a pint. Now if only this app were released alongside OS 5.0…

Thanks, to everyone that sent this in!

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News
January 27, 2010
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RIM teases on Facebook, BlackBerry Tour 9650 release imminent

By on January 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM.

RIM teases on Facebook, BlackBerry Tour 9650 release imminent

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CrackBerry caught a quick screen shot of the BlackBerry Facebook account attempting to… actually, to be honest, we’re not sure what exactly they are trying to do. The post has been removed, but it read: “The BlackBerry Tour 9650 is coming! Check back soon for official news!” We’re a little perplexed as to why RIM didn’t go with the Tour2, like the Storm2 and why the announcement was made via their Facebook account (and on Apple’s Tablet day?). In any regard, any Tour 9630 owners feel a little shafted by the existence of the 9650? If RIM offered 9630 owners an upgrade — similar to the upgrade offered to Storm 1 owners — would you take it? Trust us, we’re not saying they will… More →

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Rumor
January 26, 2010
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Verizon Wireless lining up to offer prepaid BlackBerry plans

By on January 26, 2010 at 8:55 AM.

Verizon Wireless lining up to offer prepaid BlackBerry plans

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Verizon seems to be planning on expanding its prepaid line-up and options for current and would-be customers by throwing BlackBerry into the mix. Word is that within the next three months, prepaid BlackBerry plans will become available, though we’re not sure if all devices would be included. Rumor is that the plan adds $35 on top of the voice package, which isn’t so bad when compared to other carriers and most post-paid plans. We’ve also received word that the prepaid bundles would match Verizon’s older ones, and that phones would run somewhere between the subsidized price and full retail cost. We’ll be sure to keep you guys updated on this as news comes our way! More →

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