Posted at 12:40 pm EST, March 05th, 2010 by Taylor Martin.
Are you on Sprint and looking at buying a new BlackBerry Curve 8530 but not really digging plum or black? Well rumor has it that a red version of the 8530 is coming to Sprint in the very near future. The red 8330 was one of the coolest BlackBerry’s of its day, and I know I always wanted to get my hands on one. I’m sure many people are going to feel the same way about this one. The plum is a very bold color, and the black can be bland at times. Red will be the perfect addition to the 8530 series on Sprint to fill that in-between void. No official release date has been posted, but GizmoFusion is claiming as soon as March 14. Sit tight pups, we’ll let you know when it’s official!
Posted at 8:36 pm EST, February 06th, 2010 by Josh Seawell.
Sprint officially releases OS 5.0.0.459 for their Curve 8530. This has been a popular device this past week, first we see a 5.0.0.463 Beta OS leak and now an official from Sprint. If you have one of these OS releases tell us what you think about them, or if you have used both what are some pros and cons of each? This download will only work for the 8530 and not the 8520. To download, follow the link below and select your device from the drop down list.
Posted at 8:34 pm EST, January 31st, 2010 by Josh Seawell.
Another beta OS leaked out this weekend. This time it is for the BlackBerry Curve 8530, OS 5.0.0.463. The guys over at BBLeaks posted this up this morning. It’s been quite a while since the Curve 8530 has seen any new beta OS leaks, with the last one being 5.0.0.386. If you have a Curve 8530 and decide to try this OS out remember it is a beta and install at your own risk. Tell us what you think about it in the comments.
Posted at 11:47 am EST, December 28th, 2009 by Aaron Baker.
Not happy with the stock OS build that came with the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8530? OS 5.0.0.395 is officially available, and while there’s no change log to be found, it’s a step ahead of the OS (5.0.0.337) found on Verizon’s version of the device.
OS 5.0.0.395 can be downloaded at Sprint’s BlackBerry page here. Download it and share your thoughts in the comments and forums!
Posted at 8:18 am EST, December 18th, 2009 by Aaron Baker.
After what seemed like a long wait, Sprint customers can order the Curve 8530 at the company’s website, or if you can find one that has them in stock, retail stores. Featuring 3G connectivity, OS 5.0, Wi-Fi, and a 2.0-megapixel camera, the device can be had for $49.99 after mail-in rebates. Anyone passing up the Tour for the Curve?
It’s the natural progression of CDMA BlackBerry devices in the US (or so it seems) – Verizon and Sprint pick up the device at around the same time, followed by the regional CDMA carriers in the coming months. Thanks to a tip received by BlackBerry Rocks!, the Curve 8530 could be headed to US Cellular on or around December 10th.
Complete rumor at this point, but worth pointing out that it will be RIM’s first trackpad-equipped device on US Cellular. Is it worth waiting for?
One day before its retail launch, UPS delivered Verizon Wireless’ BlackBerry Curve 8530 to my doorstep. I’ve been working with it all morning, and as the replacement to the Curve 8330, I’m very pleased with it. It’s a needed stepping stone in the BlackBerry line, and I’m excited that it’s joining the ranks at Verizon (with Sprint picking it up soon).
Admittedly, I was a bit upset that I didn’t get the “smoky violet” color. Just kidding.
It’s the third retail unit to ship with an OS 5.0 build (after the Storm2 and Bold 9700), and the third to feature a trackpad (after Curve 8520 and Bold 9700), both of which symbolize RIM’s new design direction. Like the other two, threaded text messaging is now a regular feature, along with small changes (revamped icons, a refreshed “home” screen, and more). Aside from threaded text messaging, the improved boot time should please most users (especially BlackBerry users that are familiar with the 4-5 minute boot times of the past).
Guys, if black isn’t your color of choice, you have another option: lavender (and we’re really talking lavender here – it’s bold). Thanks to tipsters reporting to PhoneArena, we get an up-close picture of RIM’s latest CDMA device. November 20th isn’t too far away – who’s storming the doors of their local Best Buy/Verizon store?
Posted at 4:20 pm EST, November 17th, 2009 by Aaron Baker.
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is en-route to Verizon Wireless, with an expected launch date of November 20th, according the press release sent out a few weeks ago. Above is a document detailing some of the features (and WOW factors!) of the device. 3G, Wi-Fi, OS 5.0 – sounds good to me! T minus three days; is anyone biting?
BlackBerry theme lovers, this one is for you. Elecite has released yet another premium theme known as “Stasis,” and based on the YouTube demonstration video, it looks pretty neat.
Available now for $6.99, the Stasis theme is compatible with the BlackBerry 8350i, 8520/8530, 8900, 9000, 9630, Storm (OS 4.7 and 5.0), Storm2, and 9700.
