Archive for the 'BlackBerry' Category

Verizon launches BlackBerry Storm 2, nobody notices

by Shawn Brown on October 29th, 2009

Verizon must not have been thinking when they decided to launch the new BlackBerry Storm 2 on the same day as the announcement of the Android-powered Droid. Perhaps Verizon did it because they are a bit embarrassed at one of the least accepted BlackBerry handsets out there.
If you missed it and the Storm 2 seems [...]

BlackBerry Storm 2 3D model finds its way to Verizon Wireless website

by Shawn Brown on October 20th, 2009

Verizon has been playing a lot of games when it comes to actually acknowledging that the BlackBerry Storm 2 actually exists. This may or many not be due to the fact that they have plenty of the BlackBerry Storm to sell through between now and the release of the second version.
There is the argument that [...]

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Pops Up

by verizon voyager on September 28th, 2009

It might be forever until this comes to a Verizon store near you, but it appears the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now appearing in the company’s internal inventory system:

Based on this screenshot it appears as if it will come in at least two colors – Black and Lavender. Do a little dance. Make a little [...]

Download YouTube On Your Storm… No Seriously Go Do It

by verizon voyager on September 22nd, 2009

If you’ve had a BlackBerry Storm for any decent amount of time you’ll know that Verizon Wireless likes to give you a little nudge*nudge and tap*tap, encouraging you to download the latest cool app to hit BlackBerry App World. How do they do this? Well by putting the application icon right there on your home [...]

BlackBerry Tour Wreaks Havoc On Own Self

by verizon voyager on September 21st, 2009

Usually you think of an upgrade as something that improves the existing whatever-is-being-discussed… that is the purpose at least, right? Thus was the intention with the BlackBerry Tour firmware update version 4.7.1.53 but the reality was much, much different.

After several users downloaded it and experienced weird errors, Verizon and RIM halted downloads of the new [...]

BlackBerry Storm Hands-On Pictures

by verizon voyager on September 14th, 2009

Most people love the BlackBerry Storm concept but loathe the implementation. The first BlackBerry Storm was the 9530 on Verizon Wireless while the Vodafone counterpart was the 9500. This time around its +20 as the BlackBerry Storm 2 is 9550 on Verizon Wireless and 9520 on Vodafone. Regardless of model numbers, it looks like the [...]

BlackBerry Storm 2 Picks Up Momentum Ahead Of Launch

by verizon voyager on September 8th, 2009

We’re all well aware that the BlackBerry Storm 2 exists and at some point will enter the lineup of Verizon Wireless and Vodafone… but when? Probably very soon as the latest round of leaks suggest. Not only was a high resolution image of the Storm 2 leaked:

But accessories for the phone have made their way [...]

Storm vs Storm 2 (VIDEO)

by verizon voyager on September 1st, 2009

Now that the BlackBerry Storm is only $50 there is a little bit of an attraction to save a few bucks by not getting the Storm 2. But if you’re the type of person who likes to be convinced into upgrading your purchase, by all means watch the following comparison video and get upsold:

BlackBerry Storm [...]

BlackBerry Storm Price Cut To $49.99!

by verizon voyager on August 31st, 2009

Want to take advantage of a pretty awesome deal? The BlackBerry Storm is now only $49.99 on Verizon Wireless when you purchase the phone on a 2-year contract and after enjoying a $100 online discount!

The move is obviously to make way for the brand new BlackBerry Storm 2 which is expected in the very near [...]

BlackBerry Storm 2: Behind The Amazing Screen

by verizon voyager on August 25th, 2009

The BlackBerry Storm turned out to be more of a novelty than a revolutionary game changer of epic proportions. Perhaps hype got the best of the first ever touch screen BlackBerry phone, but RIM isn’t giving up – the BlackBerry Storm 2 continues its legacy of awesomely new touchscreen tech.
The video of the Storm 2 [...]