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Sign up to receive the latest updates for the BlackBerry PlayBook

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We received word this morning that RIM will be sending out updates for the BlackBerry PlayBook and it’s pending release. If you want to be one of the first to receive the latest info regarding the BlackBerry PlayBook, hit the link below and sign up to get updates from RIM’s official site. Below is the official email sent out by RIM.

 

You’ve never seen BlackBerry® like this. Get the latest update now and be one of the first to see the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet – the sleek, super convenient beauty you’ll want to take everywhere. Why settle for anything less? As the world’s first multi-processing, multitasking professional grade tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook delivers it ALL.
 

Groundbreaking performance
1 GHz dual-core processor for true multitasking. Watch a movie in one window. Surf a website in another.

Breathtaking multimedia
Crystal clear HD display, dual HD video cameras, rich stereo sound, real-time video conferencing and more.

Uncompromised mobile browsing
Built-in support for Adobe® Flash so you can enjoy the web without limits.

BlackBerry® smartphone compatibility*
Designed for seamless pairing, giving you full access to your email, calendar, BBM™, documents, tasks and more.

Ultra portable design
Less than an inch thick. Weighs less than a pound.

Get the latest update now.

 

Do you think RIM is finally stepping up their game? Are you interested in owning a 7″ tablet? Comment below.

Updated: BlackBerry Bold 9700 & Curve 9300 leaked OS 6.0.0.358

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UPDATE: Here is the new link to download OS 6.0.0.358 for the Bold 9700 here. Thanks to musicdude911 for the info.

BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 9300 users, it’s that time again! An unofficial leaked OS 6.0.0.358 update is now available for download. The feedback i’ve read about this leak has been mostly positive, and this looks to be a more stable leak than the previous one. Remember to backup your data before installing. Check out our How-To Guides  section if you need additional help. We have put together a How-To Backup  your data guide, and also How-To Upgrade  your OS guide for you to use. Follow the link below for your device.

Download OS 6.0.0.358 for the BlackBerry Curve 9300.

Download OS 6.0.0.358 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

DISCLAIMER: Only attempt to upgrade your OS if you are comfortable doing so or know what you are doing. BBerryDog is not responsible for any damages to your phone in the process of upgrading your OS. Use all precautionary steps and back up all of your data before proceeding with the upgrade.

Let us know how you like the new leak in the comments below.

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BlackBerry Bold 9000 gets official OS 5.0.0.900 from Rogers Wireless

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If your still holding onto your BlackBerry Bold 9000 here is a bit of good news. Rogers has released an official OS 5.0.0.900 update available now for download. If your with a different carrier you will have to delete the vendor.xml file before you upgrade. Remember to backup your data before installation. If we could only get a Bold 9000 refresh, now that would be some good news.

Package Version: 5.0.0.1626
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 5.0.0.900
  • Software Platform: 5.2.0.89
  • File name: 9000M_PBr5.0.0_rel1626_PL5.2.0.89_A5.0.0.900_Rogers_Wireless_Inc.exe
  • File size: 126.02MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.900 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Rogers Wireless.

Remember, if you need help we have a complete How-To Guide section on our website. If you have questions about How-To Backup your data, or How-To Upgrade your OS, these guides are here for you to use.

Good to see support for the 9000. After all this time it remains the most highly regarded BlackBerry to date. Who is still using the Bold 9000? Comment below.

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BlackBerry Playbook video surfaces via Mobility Insider

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 goes live from T-Mobile

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Finally, it’s November 17th and you know what that means!!! The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is now available from T-Mobile in black or white. The 9780 will run you $129.99 on a 2 year contract, or $449.99 to buy it outright. If it hasn’t showed up as available for your zip code yet, keep checking T-Mobile’s website periodically for updates. Lucky, lucky, lucky…

Click here to check out the BlackBerry Bold 9780 from T-Mobile.

Who will be placing their order for the Bold 9780 today? Which color do you prefer, black or white? Leave your comments below.

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And in this corner: BlackBerry PlayBook vs Apple iPad web browser comparison video

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Ever wonder who would win if the BlackBerry Playbook and the Apple iPad got into a fight? If you answered yes, enjoy the show. A video comparing the web browsing experience of the two tablets has been posted by RIM on their official BlackBerry youtube channel. The Playbook’s rendering of web pages is overall a much  smoother experience than on the iPad. Speed is definitely a factor as well. Also, having the ability to view Flash content on most web pages is a big plus. I guess the major factor is screen size, but that is a personal preference you’ll have to decide for yourself.. Here is a statement from RIM’s Media Relations Department explaining what you will see in the video.

“The video runs through a series of comparison tests with a PlayBook and iPad which demonstrate three things: the speed of the BlackBerry PlayBook Browser, its support for rich Flash content, and the performance of open web standards like HTML 5 on the BlackBerry PlayBook.”

BlackBerry Playbook and Apple iPad Comparison: Web Fidelitiy

 

 

If your a BlackBerry loyalist, as I am, you have to be excitied about the direction RIM is heading in. I can’t wait until RIM gets this OS onto a smartphone. How do you think the Playbook stacks up against the iPad? What is your ideal screen size for a tablet? Comment below. 

 

 

 

 

BlackBerry Storm 3 aka Monaco, and touchscreen Bold known as Montana?

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It looks like RIM has finally decided to step up their game and start competing with Android, iPhone, etc.  All of the following information is based on rumors and hearsay.  Diversifying fact from fiction is impossible at this point in time, so take this all with 1.2×10^9 molecules of NaCl.

One thing we can almost guarantee is that the refresh to the Storm 2 (also known as the Odin Refresh) is a scrapped project.  However, there is still rumor of a Storm 3.  If you didn’t see the original article on the Storm 3, click here to see it.  Like all BlackBerrys, the Storm 3 must adopt a crappy nickname before it is released so that RIM can dazzle us with unintelligible bologna that will only make sense when the phone is actually announced… but, I digress.  The Storm 3′s super-awesome codename is the “Monaco”.  Don’t ask us why because, to be honest, we have no clue.

However, here comes my favorite part of this news.  There have been to pictures in relatively rapid succession from Mr. 1.3-megapixel, non-autofocus man himself of a BlackBerry Bold totally devoid of a trackpad.  Instead, it seems that this Bold will sport a touchscreen, similar to what we saw on the Torch (minus the sliding mechanism).  This phone has been codenamed Montana and pegged as the Bold 9900.  Above is something of an artists rendition, and not an actual picture.

I have to say that I am extremely curious about both the Monaco and Montana, but the Montana in particular.  I think it’s an awesome idea, but RIM needs to really deliver on this one if it is to be a success.  With the holiday season quickly approaching, a fire needs to be lit under RIM’s behind.

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 gets unofficial leaked OS 6.0.0.359

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Next in line to get a leaked OS will be the BlackBerry Bold 9780. The unofficial OS 6.0.0.359 update has been leaked and is now available for download. As always, be sure to backup your data before you install the update. For instructions on installation, refer to the How-To Guides section of our website. There you will find information on  How-To Backup your data, and also How-To Upgrade your OS.

Here is the link to download the unofficial OS 6.0.0.359 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780.

DISCLAIMER: Only attempt to upgrade your OS if you are comfortable doing so or know what you are doing. BBerryDog is not responsible for any damages to your phone in the process of upgrading your OS. Use all precautionary steps and back up all of your data before proceeding with the upgrade.

Are you satisfied with your current OS on your 9780? Will you be downloading 6.0.0.359? Let us know what you find in the comments below.

via: CrackBerry

RIM officially announces BlackBerry 6 for Verizon’s Bold 9650 & Curve 9330/3G coming soon

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The BlackBerry 6 Developer Webcast will be held tomorrow November 16th. Among things to be discussed one issue caught my eye. In their official post Rim stated, ” BlackBerry® 6 is coming soon to the BlackBerry® Curve™ 9330 smartphone and the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone from Verizon.” Details below.

Date: Tuesday November 16, 2010
Event Start Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour
Presenter:Brian Zubert (Team Lead, Developer Relations)

Topics that will be covered include:

  • BlackBerry 6 overview – learn about improvements to the UI and new APIs that you can take advantage of when creating your applications
  • Master new Super App capabilities like Universal Search
  • Learn about the new BlackBerry platform services
  • See what you can do with the new BlackBerry Browser and BlackBerry® WebWorks Platform

With Rim making this announcement, the official release of BlackBerry OS 6 should be any day now. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed. 

via: CrackBerry

BlackBerry Curve 8530 gets official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Bell Mobility & Virgin Mobile

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Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada have released OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. I know of several people still rockin the 8530, so this update comes as a welcomed surprise. If your with  different carriers remember to delete the vendor.xml file, and your good to go. As always, backup your data before installation. For assistance, check out our How-To Guide section on our website. There you will find information on How-To Backup your data, and How-To Upgrade your OS.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Bell Mobility.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Virgin Mobile Canada.

Let us know how you like the new update, and any new features you come across. Leave your comments below. 

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