For all of those still rocking the 9000, rejoice!  AT&T has decided not to forget the on of the original gamerchangers, and updated you to 5.0.0.822 today.  Most companies are notorious for updating older phones or phones that have left the spotlight, so it’s nice to see that AT&T has not done this.  Let us know of any changes you find!

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Well pups, with all the hype of the Torch and BlackBerry 6, it has been quite a while since our last leak (which we were used to seeing almost weekly).  As it always is with leaks, please make sure you know what you’re doing (if you don’t please refer to our How-To guide on the subject).  Also, we cannot be held responsible for any instabilities that this leak may bring, so proceed at your own risk.  You can find the links to the file here.  Comment below and let us know of any problems or improvements you encounter!

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For those of you on the Sprint network, rejoice!  That odd looking BlackBerry we know as the 9670 Oxford is back, and this time we’re compiling all the specs that we’ve got.  For those of you who don’t remember, the Oxford is a clamshell device sporting a  QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, GPS, 5 megapixel camera, 240×320 external display, 360×400 internal display, and the optical trackpad.

Despite the reaction of many a BlackBerry user and fanboy, I must admit I actually like the idea of this phone (but not the phone itself).   A decent QWERTY clamshell is difficult to come buy, unless you want to compromise with a piece of junk that has no other redeeming qualities.  Sticking the full BlackBerry keyboard into a flip-phone formfactor just made this thing look like a Pearl Flip that ate way too much sushi and pizza (ahem, Taylor).

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Back in April, RIM made a curious 200 million dollar investment in QNX Software Systems.  While it wasn’t a very conspicuous investment, and it remained nearly unmentioned, a big dollar amount such as this did raise some question.  The main one being, ‘Why?’.  Enter the BlackPad, RIM’s first tablet attempt.  While some speculated that the BlackPad would be running a mere BlackBerry 6 upgrade, it turns out that QNX and RIM will be teaming up to make an entirely new operating system for the tablet.

While not much is known about this mysterious operating system, I don’t know if this was the best move on RIM’s part.  BlackBerry 6 has been RIM’s baby for the past few months.  The other day, I finally got the chance to play with a Torch that wasn’t stuck in the AT&T store.  Although not perfect, BlackBerry 6 is very smooth, fast, and a major upgrade from the OS 5.0 nonsense some of us have grown bored with.  With all the hype that RIM played up on BlackBerry 6, I don’t know why they would throw it all away on something new that could possibly be a terrible failure.

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The latest toy is coming to our pups out in Canada. That’s right, the BlackBerry Torch will be kicking off in Canada starting September 21st in Toronto, followed by the 22nd in Vancouver and the 23rd in Montréal.  Also, if you’re a Canadian BlackBerry sales representative with a notable number of sales, you could be invited one of these events in which RIM is giving away 75 Torches! (25 at each event).  If you’re a Canadian pup, give us a shout out below.   Tell us what you think of the Torch and if you’re going to get one!

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Nipping at the heels their release of the Blackberry Bold 9650, U.S.Cellular wastes no time in getting out their first update. Available today, OS 5.0.0.810 has just went live on RIM’s website. Talk about perfect timing! Sprint and Verizon Bold 9650 owners can join in on the fun as well. Remember, if you’re not on US Cellular,  delete the vendor.xml file. For help on how to backup your data, head over to our How-To-Guide section if you have any questions. We know the official release of BlackBerry 6 for the Bold 9650 is on its way, but the question is who will be the first to release it? Personally, I can’t wait to have that slick new OS installed on my Bold. You can download  OS 5.0.0.810 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 here.

NOTE: 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.

Find any new features with this update? Let us know about it. Reply below.

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Earlier last week a leaked Verizon roadmap for 2010/2011 surfaced pointing to new BlackBerry devices being released in October, and even a tablet in November. Keep in mind that this roadmap has not been confirmed, but it does invoke interest. Among the devices to be released is the Storm 3 9570 with a  SurePress touchscreen, and running the latest BlackBerry 6 operating system. This contradicts rumors of the Storm 3 ditching SurePress and introducing its own unique operating system.On a brighter note, sources  report that RIM will be adding a mobile hotspot feature to the Storm 3 as well.  Not all bad, so far.

The roadmap goes on to state that RIM will also be introducing the BlackBerry Curve 3 9330 to Verizon customers. I see no real benefit that the Curve 3 offers over the 8530 other than BlackBerry 6. The specs are exactly the same on both devices. The chrome bezel is a nice touch though!

If this roadmap turns out to be spot on, it looks like this could be a big waste of time and money for RIM. I truley hope that this turns out to be fake,and RIM blows our minds come October. What are your feelings on the supposedly leaked roadmap for Verizon? Do you look forward to what RIM is palnning, or is this more of the same ol’, same ol’? Sound off below in the comments.

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Owners of the Curve 8530 haven’t been getting much love lately when it comes to OS updates. With the BlackBerry Torch release and all the media attention BlackBerry 6 has been receiving, it feels as if other BlackBerry devices have been pushed to the back burner. I’m glad to report that Metro PCS has just released an official 5.0.0.847 OS update for the Curve 8530. With this update being officially from RIM it should be a solid install, but it looks like your standard, run of the mill update to fix minor bugs and improve overall performance. If you run into any problems, or have any questions about installation check out our How-To Guide for upgrading your OS, and don’t forget to backup your data prior to the update.

I like the fact that RIM is taking care of all there customers when it comes to updates. Nice to see companies like RIM wanting to go that extra mile and not completely dropping off the older models from their schedule. Also, report back with any new findings you come across. Leave your comments in the section below. You can download the official update by clicking here.

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After months of rumors, U.S. Cellular has officially announced it will be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9650 starting on August 18th. This could not come at a better time due to the pending release of BlackBerry 6 operating system for the 9650. The Bold 9650 comes equipped with an optical trackpad as well as Wi-Fi and 3G support. In addition the Bold 9650 has a 3.2 megapixel camera, microSD supprot for cards up to 16GB, 512MB of flash memory, and a 2.4 inch, 480×360 high res display. Pricing has yet to be determined.

I can speak from experience that this is one of the best BlackBerrys to date. If you have your eyes set on a 9650, you will not be disappointed. Are you planning on picking a US Cellular Bold 9650 up tomorrow ? If so, let us know in the comments below.

via: MobileBurn