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Looking back: History shows BlackBerry is no Henry Ford

Posted by Adam Zeis on 22 Aug 2012 1:09 pm

A few weeks back we ran a poll asking what color options you'd want to see for BlackBerry 10 devices. While a good number of you said you'd want to see many color options, most people simply want black and white. There's a famous quote by Henry Ford - "You can have it in any color, as long as it's black." While RIM has mostly stuck to that with their devices over the years, the Curve line is...

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Case-Mate Barely There Case for BlackBerry Curve 3G and 85xx series

Posted by Adam Zeis on 23 Mar 2011 12:38 pm

[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] The Case-Mate Barely There case for the BlackBerry Curve 3G and 85xx series is still a fan favorite. I love the simplicity and the feel of the case itself. It doesn't totally surround the device, but it does give that little bit of extra protection and adds some good grip at the same time. Available in a variety of colors you can also change...

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Official OS 5.0.0.1030 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 now available from Sprint

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 Dec 2010 10:20 am

Curve 8530 users get another official update, this time courtesy of Sprint. OS 5.0.0.1030 is now available for download. The builds just keep getting bigger on these OS 5 releases and it seems like there is an endless supply. Some reports are in the forums on this one so far, so if you install be sure to visit the thread or leave a comment with your findings. As always, use caution when...

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Official OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Virgin Mobile Canada

Posted by Adam Zeis on 15 Nov 2010 2:50 pm

BlackBerry Curve 8530 users get a treat today with this latest OS. Coming from Virgin Mobile Canada OS 5.0.0.1000 (what a nice round number) is ready for download. If you're running an 8530 you may want to give this one a go. Be sure to drop a comment letting us know how its working for you as well. As always, use caution when installing a new OS. Download OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry...

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Verizon BlackBerry Tour, Bold and Curve software updates arriving today

Posted by Bla1ze on 15 Oct 2010 10:20 am

*UPDATE - 8530 gets OS 5.0.0.973 while Tour and Bold got 5.0.0.975* As was mentioned previously, Verizon is set to send out software updates for the BlackBerry Bold, Tour and Curve 8530 starting today. The official word we were sent is: Verizon Wireless will have software updates available for the BlackBerry Bold 9650, BlackBerry Curve 8530 and BlackBerry Tour 9630 starting today at 6pm...

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Boost Mobile adds BlackBerry Curve 8530 to lineup

Posted by Adam Zeis on 6 Oct 2010 10:38 am

Starting October 14th, Boost Mobile will be adding the Curve 8530 to its current lineup of BlackBerry Smartphones. The $249 device can be paired with a $60 unlimited plan that includes email, voice, text and web. The Curve 8530 features an optical trackpad, media buttons, full QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, GPS and more. With its no-contract plans, Boost rings in at one of the lowest priced as...

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Official OS 5.0.0.886 now available for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Verizon Wireless

Posted by Adam Zeis on 8 Sep 2010 3:39 pm

The latest official OS comes from Verizon for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. OS 5.0.0.886 was made available yesterday and is ready to roll. Hopefully some new fixes to tweak up the remaining bugs and get things running smooth. As usual, use caution when installing even though this is an official OS. If you get it up and running, be sure to leave a comment letting us know how it is. Verizon...

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Leaked: BlackBerry Curve 8530 OS 5.0.0.886

Posted by Bla1ze on 22 Aug 2010 7:54 pm

One more for the evening. BlackBerry Curve 8530 owners, this is for you. OS 5.0.0.886 has leaked and, while we're not exactly sure what has changed, it could be worth the time it takes to upgrade. Especially, if you've been having issues with any previous OS. Again, back up your data folks before you load it. And if ya come across anything cool, be sure to leave some comments so others know...

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Official 5.0.0.847 OS released for Curve 8530 by Metro PCS

Posted by Michael Hepples on 17 Aug 2010 6:31 pm

For those of us rocking the 8530, OS updates seem to be few and far between, but here's a little something to get you excited. Special thanks to @RystNet for the tip, it looks like Metro PCS has officially released 5.0.0.847 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. I haven't seen much about this OS yet, but official releases will usually treat you pretty well, having passed carrier testing. You can...

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Cricket Wireless announces the BlackBerry Curve 8530, preorder available

Posted by Bla1ze on 5 Aug 2010 12:04 pm

Here's a little reminder for all you folks who may not be interested in paying the big carriers prices. BGR was lucky enough back in March to get a listing of up coming devices for Cricket and as we let you know, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 was set to launch in August. Here we are now, a few days into August and lo and behold, Cricket has now set up their BlackBerry offerings page where you can...

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