BlackBerry

RIM just unveiled the BlackBerry Storm, a new smartphone that features the world's first ‘clickable’ touch screen and runs on 3G EV-DO Rev. A/CDMA technology and (2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA, as well as quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM for global use.

BlackBerry Storm’s touch screen depresses slightly when pressed and releases with a light ‘click’ – similar to a physical keyboard. Support for single-touch, multi-touch and gestures allows users to quickly navigate the smartphone’s interface and full HTML Web browser.

The Storm’s 480 x 360 touch screen automatically switches between landscape mode and portrait mode as the user rotates the handset. Users can choose from two virtual keyboards – a full QWERTY keyboard while in landscape mode or RIM's SureType keyboard while in portrait mode. Read more

September 10, 2008 –- Sprint customers seeking the benefits of industry-leading push-to-talk services and the power of BlackBerry smartphones will have a new version of the coveted combo available later this year. Sprint and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced plans to deliver the BlackBerry Curve 8350i – the newest Nextel Direct Connect-capable BlackBerry smartphone – by the end of 2008.

The BlackBerry Curve 8350i will be the latest BlackBerry smartphone to utilize iDEN technology and feature Nextel Direct Connect, the only national push-to-talk service in the industry to offer sub-second call setup and connection to the world’s largest push-to-talk community with millions of users and integrated business solutions, including one of the largest selections of GPS-enabled solutions. With Nationwide and International Direct Connect, Sprint customers will be able to instantly connect within the US and to users in other eligible countries including Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. The BlackBerry Curve 8350i will also be the first BlackBerry smartphone from Sprint to offer Group Connect, allowing customers to instantly set up group conversations with up to 20 other participants. Read more

September 10, 2008/PRNewswire/ -- at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2008 -- MobiTV, Inc., the leader in the delivery of rich media mobile content and services, today announced the next phase of its product development strategy which entails a series of vertically-customized products and services that combine live video, VOD and up-to-the-minute data together in a personalized, compelling and easy-to-use interface for mobile professionals and on-the-go entertainment enthusiasts.

Mobi4BIZ is the company's breakthrough product offering from its vertical development strategy and will make its market debut in the U.S. supporting the BlackBerry Bold smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM). Mobi4BIZ is a video-centric application for mobile consumers and business professionals that combines live TV and VOD content. Mobi4BIZ will have at its foundation CNBC, with video content and up-to-the minute stock market data from official CNBC ticker. Other anticipated partners include Bloomberg Television, FOX Business and TheStreet.com. Mobi4BIZ features user-driven programming, where the consumer creates a watch list and all content discovery within the application is related to that list. Read more

September 10, 2008 – Research In Motion (RIM) yesterday unveiled the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone, the first BlackBerry phone to come in the popular flip form factor.

The new BlackBerry Pearl Flip provides flip phone fans with all the power of a BlackBerry smartphone in a fun and familiar design. One quick flip of the handset opens up a world of possibilities with the industry’s leading mobile messaging solution and a wide range of impressive Internet and multimedia capabilities, all in one powerful yet approachable smartphone. You can send a message to your friends or family, make a call, browse the web, snap a picture, watch a video or listen to your favorite song. It’s all in your control with a simple flip.

The quad-band EDGE based BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone presents a sophisticated look with a sleek design and a chrome-finished frame surrounding its smooth, luminescent face. Packed with an abundance of powerful features, it weighs only 3.6 ounces and measures approximately 3.9” x 1.9” x 0.7”. Featuring two high-resolution, light-sensing color displays, the external LCD makes it easy to preview incoming emails, text messages and phone calls without opening the handset, while the large, 240 x 320 internal LCD displays messages, videos and web pages with impressive detail and contrast. Read more

Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online. Read more

May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today a one-time-purchase plan for Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry. This one-time, $99.99 purchase is only available in North America and will give customers who own BlackBerry devices unlimited use of Garmin Mobile's turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions for the life of their specific BlackBerry. Users will also have unlimited access to Garmin Mobile's dynamic content such as traffic, weather conditions and forecasts, fuel prices and more. The one-time purchase Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry is designed to meet the navigation needs of customers who prefer a one-time purchase rather than continuous monthly payments.

"Garmin is one of the first to offer a one-time purchase navigation package for BlackBerry devices," said Charles Morse, Garmin's director of mobile and online marketing. "Having turn-by-turn directions on a BlackBerry is essential to mobile professionals because it takes the stress out of navigating to that important business meeting or child's soccer game. It helps people arrive at their destination every time, while taking into consideration uncontrollable variables like traffic." Read more

May 12, 2008- For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the admirable BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY* keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. Read more

April 2008 -- Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, in partnership with Activision, Inc. just announced that the highly successful Guitar Hero III Mobile game is now available on BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM).

Published as part of Hands-On Mobile’s exclusive worldwide partnership with Activision, the award winning Guitar Hero III Mobile game maintains the same high quality gameplay experience that fans around the world have embraced with the Guitar Hero console games. Already breaking mobile game records on two of the largest U.S. operators, the game will be available on the nation’s top four mobile carriers by April 2008. Read more

April 1, 2008 - T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the April 14 availability of the Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8120 smartphone, which provides Wi-Fi connectivity for both voice and data, as well as support for T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home service offering unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection and great in-home coverage.*

The sleek, lightweight smartphone maintains the small, stylish form factor of its predecessor while adding numerous enhancements, and featuring a new titanium-colored finish. With the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan, customers can enjoy great mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide calling over accessible Wi-Fi networks and at T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide.* Read more

March 31, 2008- Ahead of CTIA WIRELESS 2008, Verizon Wireless, the owner and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available in May.

Packaged in a liquid silver-colored finish with chrome highlights, smooth edges and soft curves, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 is backed by Verizon Wireless’ high-speed Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network. This small and light smartphone has rich multimedia capabilities and is VZ NavigatorSM-capable. VZ Navigator is Verizon Wireless’ location-based service that offers customers mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and access to information on more than 14 million points of interest. Read more