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  • T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry Bold 9700

    T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry Bold 9700

    From £45 per month for full-fat services 5 November 2009 11:45 GMT

    T-Mobile has announced it will be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700 online and via telesales from 6 November and in T-Mobile stores across the UK from 10 November.

    The Bold follow-up is a slimline QWERTY handset with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, BlackBerry's...

  • RIM advertises for "WebKit Developer"

    RIM advertises for "WebKit Developer"

    New browser for the BlackBerry on the way? 2 November 2009 11:24 GMT

    RIM is advertising for a Canadian-based WebKit developer, following its acquisition of Torch Mobile (a company that developed the WebKit-based Iris Browser). Both bits of evidence irrefutably point to the fact that RIM knows the BlackBerry browser is a bit rubbish and...

  • BBC World Service content available on Stitcher app

    BBC World Service content available on Stitcher app

    Global access on mobile phones 29 October 2009 14:58 GMT

    The BBC has announced it has made a deal with Stitcher.com to make its BBC World Service content available to users of the mobile phone-based application across the globe.

    As many of you will know, Stitcher is a free mobile phone "Smart Radio" app, available...

  • VIDEO: BlackBerry Storm 2 ad promises "the perfect Storm"

    VIDEO: BlackBerry Storm 2 ad promises "the perfect Storm"

    Mark II model gets flashy TV spot 29 October 2009 10:47 GMT

    It may have been all about the thunder before it became the Storm series, but that hasn't stopped RIM looking to the lightening for its new Storm 2 advertising campaign.

    Focusing on the addition of Wi-Fi, the more responsive screen and hundreds of apps, the advert...

  • Google Maps Navigation "could" Run On iPhone 3GS

    Google Maps Navigation "could" run on iPhone 3GS

    But currently no plans to break away from Android 2.0 28 October 2009 18:37 GMT

    Google has said that it has no plans at present to offer Google Maps Navigation on other platforms like the iPhone or BlackBerry handsets for the time being, but hinted that might not always be the case.

    "It's currently only available for the Android 2.0 OS,"...

  • Verizon confirms BlackBerry Storm 2

    Verizon confirms BlackBerry Storm 2

    Handset hits USA 27 October 2009 5:26 GMT

    Verizon has finally confirmed that it will be offering the BlackBerry Storm 2 handset from Wednesday 28 October in the US.

    The handset, which is the follow on from the original BlackBerry Storm that launched in 2008, will cost $179.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate...

  • BlackBerry inPulse smartwatch unveiled

    BlackBerry inPulse smartwatch unveiled

    Bluetooth watch offers alerts from your 'Berry 26 October 2009 16:37 GMT

    The inPulse "smartwatch" wristwatch for BlackBerry has been officially launched by Allerta, a Waterloo, Ontario-based company working with RIM on the new hardware.

    As with similar wrist-based Bluetooth efforts, the inPulse connects wirelessly to the phone...

  • BlackBerry Bold 9700 on Vodafone pre-order

    BlackBerry Bold 9700 on Vodafone pre-order

    Due 28 October 23 October 2009 14:17 GMT

    Vodafone has announced the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available on a pre-order basis over on its site. The operator has revealed a delivery date of 28 October.

    The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the improved version of the original Bold, launched back in 2008, and...

  • Everton-themed blinged blue BlackBerry launches

    Everton-themed blinged BlackBerry launches

    Bold goes royal blue 22 October 2009 16:27 GMT

    We've seen white Bolds, pink Bolds and yellow Bolds but now BlackBerry's popular smartphone has been given a serious case of the blues by Katherine Hughes of Republic Fashion.

    The Blackberry Royal Blue Edition is all about Everton football club and mixes diamonds...

  • eXpansys offers BlackBerry Bold 9700 for £420

    eXpansys offers BlackBerry Bold 9700 for £420

    Retailer quick off the mark with cheeky pre-order page 21 October 2009 17:43 GMT

    UK online retailer eXpansys is offering the just-launched BlackBerry Bold 9700 on pre-order for £419.99.

    This price is for the SIM-free handset-only, so the smartphone can be used on any network. As far as networks go for the Bold 2, Vodafone is due to offer...

  • PHOTOS: BlackBerry Bold 9700

    PHOTOS: BlackBerry Bold 9700

    RIM's latest gets snapped 21 October 2009 17:19 GMT

    RIM has a new flagship handset by the name of the BlackBerry Bold 9700. It may have only just launched, but Pocket-lint has already managed to get a few hands-on pictures of the device.

    As you can see, it closely resembles its predecessor, the original BlackBerry...

  • BlackBerry Bold 9700 announced

    BlackBerry Bold 9700 announced

    New flagship handset for RIM 21 October 2009 12:32 GMT

    RIM has announced a successor to its original Bold, launched way back in May of 2008, with the news that the Bold 9700 will soon be here. The handset closely resembles its predecessor, complete with fake leather battery cover and full QWERTY. However it's a little smaller...

  • Coming-soon BlackBerry watch revealed

    Coming-soon BlackBerry watch revealed

    "inPulse smartwatch" will show notifications on OLED display 20 October 2009 9:40 GMT

    An interesting accessory to work with RIM's range of popular smartphones is being prepped - a wristwatch.

    Rather than a fully-fledged watch phone, the likes of which we've seen hit the market from LG, the BlackBerry watch is designed as an accessory to use...

  • Facebook for BlackBerry gets updated

    Facebook for BlackBerry gets updated

    Version 1.7 arrives 19 October 2009 9:24 GMT

    It's being reported that Facebook has rolled out an update to its BlackBerry client. Version 1.7 is now available and can be found and downloaded on both on the BlackBerry App World and on blackberry.com/facebook and m.facebook.com.

    The new features list isn't...

  • Xobni coming to more mobile platforms

    Xobni coming to more mobile platforms

    Other devices on the way 15 October 2009 17:26 GMT

    Xobni is a plugin for Outlook which allows you to make more of your connections with people. Building on the theory that you're likely to email - at some point - almost everyone you know, it builds up an address book for you - tying that address book in with services...

  • PHOTOS: BlackBerry Storm 2

    PHOTOS: BlackBerry Storm 2

    We gently caress RIM's new 'Berry 15 October 2009 10:21 GMT

    We all knew there was a Storm coming, not because of the feeling in our bones, but because Carphone Warehouse did such a good job of telling us. We've finally got our hands on the new BlackBerry Storm 2 and grabbed a gallery of photos to show it off.

    The SurePress...

  • VIDEO: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets official promo

    VIDEO: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets official promo

    "Love the big picture" 15 October 2009 9:19 GMT

    After months of rumours, leaked pics and reviews before it even got official, RIM has finally announced the Storm 2, the successor to its first touchscreen phone.

    As well as an improved SurePress screen, and BlackBerry OS 5, the 2 benefits from the addition of...

  • Vodafone and RIM make BlackBerry Storm 2 official

    Vodafone and RIM make BlackBerry Storm 2 official

    "With hundreds of hardware and software enhancements" 15 October 2009 8:56 GMT

    Vodafone and RIM have finally announced the forthcoming launch of the BlackBerry Storm 2 across seven European countries - and South Africa.

    The second-gen touchscreen smartphone is said to "significantly improve the BlackBerry touchscreen platform with new...

  • Blackberry Storm 2 unofficially official

    Blackberry Storm 2 unofficially official

    Mossberg files ahead of RIM 15 October 2009 6:03 GMT

    RIM will officially launch the BlackBerry Storm 2 in both America and the UK on Thursday.

    The news, broken by Wall Street Journal tech reporter Walt Mossberg, ahead of an official announcement from RIM, means we get some of the details ahead of an expected official...

  • BlackBerry Storm 2 to launch on Verizon this week

    BlackBerry Storm 2 to launch on Verizon this week

    Touchscreen smartphone due very soon 14 October 2009 12:15 GMT

    The BlackBerry Storm 2 will launch on Verizon wireless in the States some time this week, reports The New York Times.

    This latest news, still as-yet unconfirmed by BlackBerry maker RIM, follows the recent news Pocket-lint brought you that Carphone Warehouse...

  • Vodafone to offer BlackBerry Storm 2 from £30

    Vodafone to offer BlackBerry Storm 2 from £30

    Another too-early Carphone Warehouse poster reveals from price 9 October 2009 15:55 GMT

    RIM's BlackBerry Storm 2, the follow up to its first ever touchscreen handset the Storm that launched in 2008, appears to be due an imminent UK release with the Carphone Warehouse now promoting the device in store.

    Following the news that a promo poster for the...

  • RIM offers white BlackBerry Bold and Curve

    RIM offers white BlackBerry Bold and Curve

    Popular phones get pale paint job 9 October 2009 9:42 GMT

    In the States RIM is to offer two of its popular smartphones in white, Engadget reports with hands-on pics. The BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8520 are to get the pale paint jobs for AT&T and T-Mobile respectively. Here in the UK, we've seen the Bold in yellow and pink,...

  • VIDEO: The world's most expensive BlackBerry

    VIDEO: The world's most expensive BlackBerry

    Amosu offers £120,000 Curva 9 October 2009 9:22 GMT

    Amosu has released video footage of what it says is the world's most expensive BlackBerry - and with a price point of £120,000 - it's almost certainly the case.

    The limited edition diamond "Curva" gets 4459 brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 carat gold, as well...

  • BlackBerry Storm 2 on Vodafone via Carphone Warehouse coming soon

    BlackBerry Storm 2 on Vodafone via Carphone Warehouse coming soon

    "I'm not on display" for now... 7 October 2009 18:49 GMT

    The Carphone Warehouse will be stocking the BlackBerry Storm 2 as powered by Vodafone, an eagle eyed tech fiend has spotted. 

    The picture, posted to Twitpic via a friend based in Newquay, shows a placement card for the yet to be officially announced handset in...

  • DoubleTwist builds OS X app for Amazon MP3

    DoubleTwist builds OS X app for Amazon MP3

    iTunes alternative for non-iPhones 7 October 2009 12:59 GMT

    Following its teaser video the other day, DoubleTwist has announced a new version of its software for Mac that allows users to avoid iTunes and load up music, videos and other media onto their mobile phones. The update brings the addition of the Amazon MP3 store.

    It's...

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