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Quick and succinct updates are a good thing — in the software world that is. For hardware, fast updates can also be beneficial. In RIM’s case, it’s a death sentence. Take for example, the slide above showing off the freshly leaked R027. It’s essentially a Bold 9700 with OS 6 coming standard, 512MB of RAM (up from 256), and a 5-megapixel camera ’round back. That’s it. That. Is. It. Nothing else.
If it sounds like I’m a bit distraught…well…it’s because I am. I’m putting the BlackBerry Torch through its paces right now and am actually quite impressed. It’s not earth shattering to the point that it’s going to upset Android or iOS. But it’s easily RIM’s best product. I’ll even miss this little beaut when I have to return it in the coming weeks. So why return to this half assed refresh mumbo jumbo right after the Torch? Honestly RIM, that line about the “powerful 624MHz, (two-year old) processor” has got to go. You’re not fooling anyone.
It’s disappointing to see RIM getting stuck in a Nokia-esque syndrome, believing that fast and furious small (very small) updates are going to bring in the loyal followers and cash. But it’s not. There really isn’t any reason to upgrade to the R020. Simple as that. Please, RIM. Create something new and original. Wow me.
Hipsters and haters of the darkness unite, RIM has your BlackBerry ready and waiting in the wings. The king pin BlackBerry (9700) will soon be dropping on Rogers in a rather calming hue of white. Much like the older 9000 Bold before it, a complete 180 in the color department may not seem like much if anything. But to some, it’s the last hurdle in actually picking up said phone. I prefer the sleeker more mysterious lines of a phone dressed in all black. Though I can certainly see the draw to white phones too. From the Rogers screenshot above, an actual street date isn’t yet available. So, be sure to check back often for any more information.
With a handful of distinctly different BlackBerries set to drop in the coming weeks, choosing what you want and determining what kind of Berry you are may be harder than once thought. Think a white 9700 would compliment your lifestyle?
IntoMobile > MobileSyrup
The original “Bold” for CDMA users — the BlackBerry Tour — was easily the best CDMA BlackBerry yet. It had gorgeous physical looks and a pretty tight list of hardware internals. The release of the 9700 soon after however cause many to overlook it and it’s “supremacy” with WiFI and the now standard trackpad taking over for the weathered and worn trackball. The Tour 2 as it used to be known, isn’t that big of an upgrade for existing Tour owners, but none the less is still the Berry to get for CDMA users.
Now, onto that name…
The Tour 2 has been called such so far as that was the only logical naming scheme we could all think of (1 does come after 2 in most cases…). Thanks to a leaked 5.0 build for the 9650, we now know that hauncho the Tour 2 will never be. Instead, the lightly revamped though largely improved successor to the Tour will actually be called the Bold 9650. How’s that name fit for size? Do you like “Tour 2″ better or is “Bold 9650″ where it’s at as it allows it to sit up there all high and mighty with the likes of the kingpin 9700?
CrackBerry
We may have touched on the BlackBerry Slider earlier, but the picture at that time while fairly revealing, was simply lacking that crystal clear definition that we all so desperately seek. BBLeaks has struck back however with clearer shots of this hotly debated device from RIM. For a quick recap, WiFI g/n, touchscreen, OS 6.0 (why not skip straight to 10…?), and several other unannounced goodies lie in wait, hidden beneath the plastic carcass that you see before you. For now, it’s late. All you really want to do is stair at those sexy curves without the burden the written doles out. Fair enough.
The last set of words: What do you think the name will be: (1) Storm 3 (2) Bold series (3) New name altogether?
BBLeaks
- February 17, 2010 5:25 am
Pwn2Own in years past has been staged to completely rip apart the security of modern computer operating systems and their browsers. Seeing as how that is now old news and taking into account more and more people are using smartphones, which are just as capable as desktop computers to browse the web, sets up a new recipe for security disasters. So it’s no surprise that the main highlight of Pwn2Own this year is focused on mobile browsers from the “big guys”, aka, iPhone 3GS, BlackBerry 9700 Bold, a new Nokia device running the latest version of Symbian, and an Android device.
If you think you’ve got the chops to hack your way to victory, perhaps you’ll want to enter into this event. Doing so will net you $60k just for exploiting one of the aforementioned systems above with each subsequent tool that can be “executed without any user interaction” bringing in an additional $15k. It adds up folks. It’s one of those times where being an extremely good hacker and breaking systems is actually a good thing. Think you can do it?
The Register
Products release dates getting pushed back are never fun at all. Starting with a sentence like that, you know that something now so smile inducing is following. Word is that the much lusted after T-Mobile BlackBerry 9700 decided to hold of it’s coming out party until November 16th. You know T-Mobile better watch out. Starting a string of delays isn’t fun for anyone and this delay in particular is starting to remind me of the delay after delay style launch AT&T’s Bold suffered from. We can only hope this isn’t a Bold delay launch part 2.
The reason for the delay as well as official confirmation is still unknown. All I do know is that this is going to upset a few CrackBerry/Tmo users who were waiting for some 3G/UMA BlackBerry goodness.
And yes, I’ve sent the now standard email to T-Mo asking for some clarification. We’ll see how it goes.
BGR
- September 8, 2009 9:13 pm
Even though we in nerd land all know that a T-Mobile branded BlackBerry 9700/Bold/Onyx exists and is coming to the US, GSM based carrier, unofficial official confirmation is always a nice thing to have before laying your pretty little heads down for a restful slumber. The unofficial confirmation comes by way of Al Sacco of CIO and a not so secret little email from TMO USA PR which stated:
The BlackBerry ‘Onyx’ sports a premium experience and design with a high-gloss black finish and leather grain detail on the back. Boasting features such as high-speed 3G Web browsing, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail and support for corporate and personal e-mail options, the ‘Onyx’ will satisfy all your on-the-go needs. Also the phone comes preloaded with mobile applications from BlackBerry App World, including Amazon MP3 store for quick and easy music downloads and TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions.
As you can see, the 9700 isn’t officially called a Bold. Maybe it won’t ever be and will continue on with the Onyx moniker. Regardless, this just gives even more weight to an eventual 9700 release on America’s lesser GSM giant. Yay?
Source: Berry Review
While Bold users may still be recouping from the excitement the latest AT&T update brought them, the more daredevilish users may be over and done with that already as they’ve likely had that firmware version for weeks now. While AT&T is still messing around with oh so old 4.6 Bold firmware, the real action is in the 5.0 scene. Some brave developer or insider with special access to pre-release BlackBerry OS builds was kind enough to open the door and let loose versions of the 5.0 software for the Bold, Tour, and 8900. Oh joy! I know you’re ready to start the digital exchange so enough talking. Get downloading!
Source: BerryReview, Image Source
BlackBerry Bold users rejoice, this afternoon will bring good fortune to you and your beloved piece of Canadian born hardware. RIM announced earlier that an update to the BlackBerry Bold firmware will bring two pretty big updates with it along with the usual performance fixes and other general bug fixes. But we don’t care about those mundane bug fixes. Nooo sir (or mam). We care about the numero uno updates such as Visual Voicemail and 2G/3G mode selection…
