The BlackBerry Curve 3G 8530 replaces the long popular BlackBerry Curve 8330. The new design from RIM scraps the trackball in favor of the more durable optical trackpad. The Curve 8530 features the same display as the older Curve, but fits it into a sleek and stylish body that features dedicated media playback buttons. For an entry level smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 packs a lot of punch!
Announce Date: Nov 04, 2009
Release Date: Nov 19, 2009
Screen Resolution: 320x240
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...
[ 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...
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...
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...
*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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MetroPCS announced today that they are now offering the BlackBerry Curve 8530 to customers. The device will carry a flat-rate $60 plan that includes unlimited talk, text, web, data, email and turn-by-turn GPS. This brings along another option that is a great alternative to higher priced contract devices of bigger carriers and continues the trend of lower priced BlackBerry plans. While...
Curve 8530 users always seems to get left behind when it comes to OS leaks, but today you're in luck. We have OS 5.0.0.722 thanks to our friends at BBLeaks. No reports in yet on the good or bad of this one, but if you are looking for something to do today, why not give the upgrade a shot? As always, use caution when updating your OS. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is...
*UPDATE* - In the time since I checked and this going live, TELUS has updated to OS 5.0.0.654 Here is another case of a leaked OS going official. TELUS has posted up OS 5.0.0.386 for BlackBerry Curve 8530 owners just in case some of you all skipped over the leaked version. Given that the Sprint OS is already up into version 5.0.0.654 that may be a better option unless you are wanting...
Fancy pink devices? If so, TELUS has just released the BlackBerry Curve 8530 in a lovely shade of pink. Arriving just in time for Mothers day, it may be something you'll want to check out if Mom is need of some BlackBerry love. The price remains the same as any other version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 meaning it will set you back $49.99 on a 3-year; 2-year contract for $249.99; 1-year...
OtterBox 8500 Series Commuter Case Comes in a variety of colors! OtterBox 8500 Strength Series Case 10% of price goes to Avon Breast Cancer Crusade So you just picked up a new 8530, or 8520 and you want some extra case protection? You may have looked at OtterBox a few weeks back and only noticed the normal black color cases. Well OtterBox has now officially...