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T-Mobile, RIM Announce the BlackBerry Pearl 8120

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:03:03 +0000

New BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Supports Unlimited Nationwide Calling Over Wi-Fi With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Service

Bellevue, WA, and Waterloo, ON, April 1, 2008 -- T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: 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 @HomeSM 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 »

Sprint Bolsters Industry-Leading BlackBerry Portfolio with Addition of the BlackBerry Curve 8330

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:00:45 +0000

Operating on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 is the smallest BlackBerry smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and supports exclusive multimedia content via Sprint Music Store and Sprint TV

Las Vegas, NV April 1, 2008 -- Sprint (NYSE:S) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) announced today that Sprint has further energized its BlackBerry portfolio with the addition of the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone. » read more »

Downloads of Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones Top 1,000,000

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:56:46 +0000

Las Vegas, NV, CTIA Wireless 2008 - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM) (TSX: RIM) today announced that downloads of the Facebook® for BlackBerry® Smartphones application have surpassed the 1,000,000 mark. The easy-to-use mobile software application, which leverages the push-based BlackBerry(R) service and Facebook(R) Platform to offer an unparalleled mobile experience for Facebook users, was launched at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment 2007 show on October 24, 2007.

"When we launched Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones, we believed that consumers would recognize the value of marrying social networking with mobility and that vision has now been validated more than a million times," said Mark Guibert, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "This innovative mobile application, combined with the refined usability of BlackBerry smartphones and the incredible convenience of the push-based BlackBerry service, makes it easier than ever for Facebook users to stay connected with people wherever they choose." » read more »

Garmin Mobile Application to Offer New Features on BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphones

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:10:43 +0000

LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2008 (PR Newswire) — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today upgrades to Garmin™ Mobile that include a new user-friendly interface and Google Local™ search.

These upgrades will be available on a variety of handsets and platforms including BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Mobile smartphones. These new features are in addition to a long list of rich features and real-time content included with Garmin Mobile’s current subscription based service that includes turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions, as well as traffic, weather conditions and forecasts, fuel prices and more. Garmin will display the Garmin Mobile enhancements at its CTIA Wireless trade show booth (#6639) in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1-3, 2008. » read more »

Red BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone Lets Verizon Wireless Customers Travel the Globe in Style

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:43:09 +0000

Basking Ridge, N.J. - Whether travels to London, China, Australia, or beyond are on the 2008 travel schedule, Verizon Wireless customers can now add a touch of style to their world travel with their favorite globe-trotting wireless companion: the BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition Smartphone in red. This sophisticated smartphone offers Verizon Wireless customers a powerful global wireless experience in a stylish red finish. The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition in red will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and through Business Sales channels tomorrow. » read more »

Rogers Wireless and RIM launch the new GPS-enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Smartphone

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:37:37 +0000

TORONTO and WATERLOO, ON, Jan. 31 /CNW/ - Rogers Wireless (TSX: RCI; NYSE:RCI) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8110 smartphone. In addition to providing customers with the industry's leading mobile messaging solution, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is packed with multimedia features and now includes built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) with mapping software, making it an ideal smartphone for both consumers and business users, on Canada's most reliable wireless network.

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 (blue)The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is small, stylish and incredibly versatile. It features RIM's popular SureType(R) keyboard system, which has been enhanced to include word completion and a spell checker. Alongside built-in GPS, exceptional mobile messaging and impressive multimedia capabilities, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 also includes an enhanced visual interface. » read more »

BlackBerry Professional Software Offers Verizon Wireless Customers A Cost-Effective Enterprise-Grade Mobile Solution

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:29:05 +0000

01/31/2008 -- BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today announced the availability of BlackBerry® Professional Software, a wireless e-mail and data solution specifically designed for small- and medium-sized businesses. Based on the core functionality of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry Professional Software gives smaller organizations enterprise-grade security, control and performance for a fraction of the cost.

“Our small business customers now have a mobility solution that allows user-friendly wireless access to e-mail, calendar, Internet, and intranet applications with advanced security,” said Rob Miller, vice president – marketing for Verizon Wireless. “BlackBerry Professional Software from Verizon Wireless addresses the needs of small businesses for an in-house solution that is affordable, simple to install and easy to manage.” » read more »

Grameenphone Introduces BlackBerry for the First Time in Bangladesh

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:16:02 +0000

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (silver)

Dhaka, Bangladesh - Grameenphone Ltd. and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® wireless solution in Bangladesh. The BlackBerry solution will be provided through Grameenphone’s Business Solutions, which is focused on meeting the special needs of businesses.

Available for the first time in Bangladesh, BlackBerry smartphones will provide Grameenphone's customers with access to a wide range of mobile applications, including email, browsing, messaging, phone, organizer, multimedia and a wide range of other business and lifestyle applications.

Anders Jensen, CEO at Grameenphone said: “The BlackBerry platform is the gold standard in mobility for business users around the world. We are proud to be the first mobile operator launching the BlackBerry platform in Bangladesh, bringing in the next level of global connectivity for businesses.” » read more »

MobiTV Deploys Live Mobile Television on Blackberry Smartphones

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:45:09 +0000

MobiTV Service Extended to BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Smartphone

INTERNATIONAL CES – LAS VEGAS, NV – January 2008 – MobiTV, Inc., the leader in mobile and broadband entertainment services today announced the availability of its mobile television application on the BlackBerry® Pearl 8130 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 runs on CDMA and high-speed EV-DO networks, enabling MobiTV to provide the broadest selection of live TV and other video and music content for mobile users.

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone

MobiTV, the mobile television solution that powers Sprint TV™ for Sprint and Axcess TV™ for Alltel, is the only mobile television application equipped to run on any wireless network, over any operating system, for more than 20 wireless providers, worldwide. Blackberry 8130 users can purchase MobiTV through their wireless provider, by visiting www.handango.com , or by selecting their device at www.mobitv.com and completing a purchase through the Handango™ shopping cart.

RIM Introduces BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone in Singapore

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:03:01 +0000

Singapore - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today introduced the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 smartphone in Singapore.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 includes rich multimedia features together with all the powerful communications functionality users have come to expect from a BlackBerry® smartphone. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a 2 megapixel digital camera with video capture capability, an externally accessible microSD/SDHC slot and built-in Wi-Fi®.

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smartphone

These new features, along with an updated visual interface, add to the renowned BlackBerry® smartphone experience for email, phone, messaging (SMS, IM, MMS), web browsing, multimedia, organiser and other applications. » read more »

Proximus, RIM Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Smartphones in Belgium

admin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:06:27 +0000

Brussels, Belgium and Waterloo, ON, Sept. 26, 2007 - Proximus and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 and BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 smartphones to Proximus' customers in Belgium. Both smartphones offer a rich multimedia experience along with the renowned BlackBerry® push email capabilities in a stylish design. » read more »

Mobilkom A1 Introduces the New BlackBerry Curve 8310 to Austria

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:16:39 +0000

Free six month trial of the BlackBerry Curve 8310 from Mobilkom A1

August 9, 2007, Austria - Mobilkom A1 is today introducing the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphone to Austria. The new BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available exclusively in Austria from Mobilkom A1 now and is packed with distinctive BlackBerry smartphone functionality, including comprehensive email capabilities, fast web browsing, and premium phone features, as well as consumer-friendly features such as a 2 megapixel camera, media player and a powerful desktop software suite for managing multimedia content. The BlackBerry Curve 8310 also includes built-in GPS.

Use of the BlackBerry solution from Mobilkom A1 is free of charge for six months for customers that register before 31 October 2007. » read more »

RIM Introduces BlackBerry Mobile Voice System for Seamless Enterprise Voice Integration

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:02:54 +0000

Allows a BlackBerry Smartphone to Become a Secure Mobile Extension of a User's Desk Phone

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) has introduced the BlackBerry® Mobile Voice System (BlackBerry® MVS), the first integrated enterprise solution to enable the seamless convergence of a BlackBerry smartphone with an office desk phone. This integrated offering includes enhancements to the BlackBerry® Device Software, BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and Ascendent® Voice Mobility Suite from Ascendent Systems (a subsidiary of RIM) and allows BlackBerry smartphone users to be securely authenticated to the enterprise telephony system (PBX).

The new BlackBerry Mobile Voice System encompasses:

* BlackBerry® MVS Client (a component of BlackBerry® Device Software)
* BlackBerry® MVS Connectors (a component of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server)
* Ascendent Voice Mobility Suite (a software suite that interfaces with heterogeneous PBXs) » read more »

Rogers and RIM Introduce the New BlackBerry Curve Smartphone in Canada

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:57:18 +0000

Smallest and Lightest Full QWERTY BlackBerry Handset; Includes Camera and Enhanced Multimedia Capabilities

Rogers Wireless (TSX: RCI; NYSE:
RG) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the
BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) smartphone - the smallest and lightest full QWERTY
BlackBerry handset.

BlackBerry curve smartphone

The BlackBerry Curve features a smooth and friendly
handset design and delivers the renowned BlackBerry email and messaging
experience, premium phone features, intuitive trackball navigation system, 2.0
megapixel camera, fast web browsing and powerful multimedia capabilities. With
the BlackBerry Curve, Canadians can stay connected to the people and
information that matter most.

"As the leading wireless carrier in Canada, Rogers is committed to
bringing innovative products like the BlackBerry Curve to Canadians," said
John Boynton, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. "Our customers
are always looking for smart technology solutions and the new BlackBerry » read more »

RIM Announces BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:54:13 +0000

Enables .NET development community to create rich client applications for BlackBerry smartphones

Wireless Enterprise Symposium - Orlando, FL - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to introduce a new development tool that will enable developers to work within the familiar .NET programming environment to rapidly create rich client wireless applications for BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry® Plug-in for Microsoft® Visual Studio® provides system integrators and in-house corporate developers with the ability to create BlackBerry applications that seamlessly integrate with back-end systems through .NET Web Services.

The BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio will leverage the BlackBerry® Mobile Data System (BlackBerry® MDS) to simplify wireless application development, deployment and management for the enterprise. » read more »

DataViz to offer Documents To Go for BlackBerry

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:27:28 +0000

DataViz to Deliver Award-Winning Mobile Office Solution to Handle Native Files for BlackBerry; Preview to be showcased at the 2007 Wireless Enterprise Symposium in Orlando, FL May 8th-10th

DataViz®, Inc., today announced the latest addition to the company’s award-winning mobile Office editing suite: Documents To Go® for BlackBerry® (expected to ship later this year). Documents To Go will enable users of BlackBerry from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) to access, view, edit and create Native Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint® files on their devices. Native file support will provide users with the benefit and flexibility of using files and attachments regardless of how they are delivered to their BlackBerry smartphone.

In addition, Documents To Go will bring its revolutionary InTact Technology™ to retain complex file formatting when receiving, editing and sending files to and from a BlackBerry smartphone. Documents To Go will provide an optimal user experience while simultaneously maintaining the integrity of the mobile document. » read more »

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Curve Smartphone

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 13:02:21 +0000

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) has introduced the BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphone - the smallest and lightest full QWERTY* BlackBerry smartphone.

With its smooth and friendly design encompassing a large display, easy-to-use keyboard and intuitive trackball navigation system, this powerful new smartphone makes it easy to stay connected to the people and information that matter most.

BlackBerry Curve smartphone

"The BlackBerry Curve offers a unique blend of communications, multimedia and web features to provide people with an exceptional mobile companion for both work and leisure,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. “The BlackBerry Curve delivers RIM's industry leading email and messaging capabilities in a highly approachable smartphone design that is packed with consumer-friendly features including a 2 megapixel camera, enhanced media player and high-performance browser."

SMOOTH DESIGN & EASY TO USE » read more »

RIM to Host Sixth Annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:20:47 +0000

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) will host the sixth annual Wireless Enterprise Symposium from May 8 – 10, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. The symposium will deliver the latest and most relevant information to help IT professionals and business executives define and implement wireless strategies.

Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2007 co-sponsors include Avaya, IBM, SAP, Symbian, TeleNav, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent, BoxTone, Brightstar, Marvell, TeleAtlas ThinPrint and Yahoo!. Over 100 exhibitors will also be on hand in the Solutions Showcase and insights will be shared by leading experts from Forrester Research, IDC, Ipsos Reid, J. Gold Associates and Yankee Group.

Keynote speakers at this year’s Wireless Enterprise Symposium include Clayton M. Christensen, author of “Seeing What’s Next”, and Malcolm Gladwell, author of “Blink” and “The Tipping Point”. In addition, a broad array of general sessions, technical seminars, case studies, demonstrations, exhibits, training, labs and workshops will offer insightful and educational opportunities. » read more »

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition powered by Sprint

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:12:22 +0000

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition powered by Sprint Features:

BASICS:

* Form factor: Sleek, thin design with full QWERTY keyboard and trackball navigation
* Dimensions: 4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55" Weight: 4.6 ounces
* Memory: 64 MB of RAM (can increase with microSD card)
* Digital Quad-band: CDMA 1XRTT/EV-DO Rev. 0 (1900 MHz and 800 MHz); GSM/GPRS (900 MHz and 1800 MHz)
* Data: Sprint EV-DO (Rev. 0) and 1XRTT
* GPS: Built-in capabilities (assisted, autonomous and simultaneous)
* Processor: Qualcomm MSM6550
* Battery Specifications: Standard Li-Ion (1400 mAhr);
* Bright, energy-efficient screen: Vibrant TFT display with 65K colors and 320 x 240 resolution

FEATURES: » read more »

MTN Nigeria and RIM Launch BlackBerry Solution

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:31:52 +0000

BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8700g now available in Nigeria

MTN Nigeria and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution, offering customers the BlackBerry® Pearl™ and BlackBerry® 8700g smartphones for the first time in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria is initially offering the two new handsets along with the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software, which tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, Novell® GroupWise® and IBM Lotus® Domino® and works with existing enterprise systems, to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. The BlackBerry 8700g features a sleek design, full QWERTY keyboard and provides exceptional performance together with an intuitive user experience. The BlackBerry Pearl, one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, stands out for its elegant looks, camera and multimedia capabilities. » read more »

TDC and RIM introduce the BlackBerry Pearl in Denmark

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:50:51 +0000

TDC Mobil and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) have launched the BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone in Denmark, expanding the portfolio of BlackBerry® models available to TDC customers.

The small, smart and stylish BlackBerry Pearl is ideal for mobile professionals looking for a powerful, compact and lightweight smartphone in a traditional mobile phone form factor. In addition to popular and proven features such as phone, "push-based" email, text messaging, organizer and other mobile applications, the BlackBerry Pearl also includes a digital camera, media player and an expandable memory slot.

Like other BlackBerry smartphones, the Pearl is much more than just a mobile phone. The unique “push-based” BlackBerry email services give users synchronised access to both personal and corporate email accounts, with attachment viewing of a wide range of popular file types. The BlackBerry platform is also optimized for wireless efficiency with data compression that results in lower data usage and longer battery life. » read more »

RIM Opens New BlackBerry APIs to Support Growth in Mobile Applications

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:47:56 +0000

Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) reports it is adding additional Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to the BlackBerry® Java Development Environment (BlackBerry JDE) to enable the next wave in mobile application development.

With a large and rapidly growing customer base, including approximately 8 million subscriber accounts and 100,000 BlackBerry Enterprise Server installations, and broad availability on over 225 networks in over 100 countries around the world, BlackBerry has become an attractive platform for software developers. » read more »

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Introduces the BlackBerry Pearl

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:32:33 +0000

New Smartphone Available in Carrier’s 17-State Service Area

BlackBerry Pearl

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems have announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphone at its locations nationwide.

Developed by Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM), the small, smart and stylish BlackBerry Pearl is one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, and delivers the renowned BlackBerry user experience with the full complement of functionality including voice, e-mail, messaging, organizer, web browser and other mobile applications. The BlackBerry Pearl is also the first BlackBerry handset to incorporate a digital camera, MP3 player, video player and an expandable memory slot.
Cellular One will offer the BlackBerry Pearl in the two-toned, silver and black finish. » read more »

InfoSpace Announces InfoSpace Find It! for BlackBerry

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:19:09 +0000

GPS-Enabled Local Search Application is Now Free for BlackBerry Smartphones

InfoSpace, Inc. has announced the launch of InfoSpace Find It! for BlackBerry(R) smartphones in North America. Starting today, users can download and enjoy the GPS-enabled InfoSpace Find It! for free(a) on various BlackBerry smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) (TSX: RIM) including the BlackBerry(R) 8700 Series, BlackBerry(R) 7130 Series, BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) and the new BlackBerry(R) 8800. A complete list of supported models is included below.

"InfoSpace provides a valuable search application that helps BlackBerry users find nearby locations of interest," said Jeff McDowell, vice president, global alliances, Research In Motion. "Location-based applications, like InfoSpace Find It!, provide an added dimension that can simplify and enhance the mobile experience." » read more »

Gameloft Set to Develop Games for BlackBerry Smartphones

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:10:44 +0000

Gameloft®, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced they are joining the BlackBerry® ISV Alliance program with plans to develop, publish and distribute games for BlackBerry® smartphones.

Not only a tool only for working professionals, BlackBerry® smartphones now sport features that are attractive to a broader audience, giving users new entertainment features for play, as well as unmatched business capabilities for work. With a diverse catalogue of 125 plus titles, distributed in over 70 countries worldwide, Gameloft is positioned to provide new gaming experiences for BlackBerry smartphone users.

“With worldwide brand recognition and millions of loyal users the BlackBerry platform represents a tremendous opportunity for Gameloft,” said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. “Given the technology advancements embedded in smartphones such as the BlackBerry® Pearl™ and BlackBerry® 8800 and RIM's rapidly growing customer base, we believe now is the ideal time to bring our quality games to this award-winning platform.” » read more »

Airtel brings BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone to India

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:43:19 +0000

BlackBerry 8800 is a standout mobile solution for business professionals

Airtel and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the sleek, elegant and performance-driven BlackBerry® 8800 - a powerful, feature-rich smartphone that delivers best-in-class technology in a thin and stylish design. At only 14mm deep, the BlackBerry 8800 is the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet. Priced at Rs.31,990/, it is now available from Airtel.

The quad-band and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 incorporates built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) – a first-of-its-kind for BlackBerry smartphones in India – a full QWERTY keyboard, RIM’s new trackball system for fast and intuitive navigation, a media player, and a microSD expandable memory slot for storing music and videos.

BlackBerry 8800

The BlackBerry 8800 also offers many proven and popular features, including support for phone, email, text and instant messaging, web browser, organiser, multimedia, corporate data applications and more. » read more »

SunCom Introduces BlackBerry Pearl

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:00:21 +0000

Delivers Full BlackBerry Smartphone Capabilities in Super-Slim, Stylish Fashion First Carrier to Offer Two-Toned, Silver and Black Finish

BlackBerry Pearl

It’s small, smart and stylish. The BlackBerry® Pearl™ is a smartphone with plenty of “wow”, and SunCom Wireless and Research In Motion today announced SunCom will now offer the BlackBerry Pearl to its customers.

The sleek, lightweight and easy-to-use handset offers all the renowned capabilities of a BlackBerry smartphone – including e-mail, text messaging, web browsing, organizer and more – together with a built-in digital camera and powerful multimedia features. The BlackBerry Pearl packs a lot of power, and yet it weighs only 3.1 ounces – less than most people’s wallets or keys – and measures only 4.2 inches long, 1.97 inches wide and .57 inches deep. » read more »

Vodafone Demonstrates Navigation Concept for Mobile Phones at CeBIT 2007

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:28:16 +0000

Vodafone is a already a provider of mobile telephony, high-speed surfing, navigation, photography and TV services. Now it has introduced the VPA Compact GPS and BlackBerry 8000, two genuinely innovative and compact all-round handhelds with integrated GPS receivers. They revolutionise simple navigation in unfamiliar cities.

The new VPA compact GPS is already equipped for extra-fast data transmissions at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbit/s in Vodafone's 3G broadband network. It integrates the very latest technology and is extremely easy to use, so it's the perfect product for business professionals in practically any situation. Even high volumes of data are easy to send through the fast 3G network with the new VPA, and it's also ready for high-speed 3G broadband, which delivers data transmission rates of up to 3.6 Mbit/s. The 3G broadband function is due to be made available in the second quarter of 2007 in the form of a software update.

Thanks to an integrated GPS receiver, the VPA is also a full-value mobile navigation device. It doesn't need any additional hardware such as an external GPS receiver. » read more »

MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) and RIM launch the BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8707v in Bahrain

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:07:34 +0000

MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain), the Kingdom’s telecoms service provider, and Research In Motion (RIM), the developer of the internationally successful and wildly popular BlackBerry wireless solution, today announced the introduction of two new BlackBerry® smartphones in Bahrain.

The BlackBerry® Pearl™ and BlackBerry® 8707v will be available from MTC-Vodafone Experience shops and through the MTC-Vodafone corporate sales team.

BlackBerry 8707v

Under a partnership agreement, MTC-Vodafone has access to Vodafone’s Global Frame Agreement with RIM, enabling MTC-Vodafone customers to benefit from Vodafone's global sourcing of BlackBerry smartphones and 24/7 technical support.

“Mobile access to email and business information is becoming an essential business tool, and now both corporate and individual users can enjoy combined functionality of a full-featured BlackBerry smartphone with the added appeal of style and affordability,” said Dr. Ahmed Al Shatti, MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) Chief Operating Officer. » read more »

AT&T Introduces Blackberry Pearl and Palm Treo 680

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:57:28 +0000

BlackBerry Pearl from Cingular

The BlackBerry® Pearl™ and Palm® Treo™ 680 smart device officially are red hot as AT&T (NYSE: T) today introduced an eye-catching, dark ruby-colored version of the BlackBerry Pearl and a striking crimson iteration of the Treo 680. The red BlackBerry Pearl is the first wireless handset to be branded for the new AT&T.

Both new, colorful models are available immediately and exclusively to AT&T customers at Cingular Wireless retail stores -- the Treo 680 initially at select outlets and the BlackBerry Pearl at all stores nationwide -- and through http://www.cingular.com/, AT&T's wireless business-to-business sales organization, authorized dealers and select national retailers. » read more »