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DataViz, Makers of Documents To Go, apparently acquired and now owned by Research In Motion
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DataViz, Makers of Documents To Go, apparently acquired and now owned by Research In Motion

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 3 Sep 2010 6:53 pm
* Update - Tuesday, September 7th: RIM confirmed the acquisition via a statement given to Digital Daily: RIM has acquired some of the assets of DataViz and hired the majority of its employees to focus on supporting the BlackBerry platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the transaction was not material to RIM in the context of RIM's financial results. * DataViz, makers of the...
CrackBerry App Awards 2010: Want to nominate a BlackBerry app or developer? Do it Now!
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CrackBerry App Awards 2010: Want to nominate a BlackBerry app or developer? Do it Now!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 3 Sep 2010 6:01 pm
With the 2010 CrackBerry App Awards party coming up fast on (the Wednesday night of the BlackBerry Developer Conference - click here for event details and to RSVP), it's time to get the process started for choosing the winners that are going to be announced! 2010 CrackBerry App Award Categories Crackies will be award this year in the following categories: Developer Awards 2010...
Best Buy Canada now taking pre orders for BlackBerry Torch
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Best Buy Canada now taking pre orders for BlackBerry Torch

Posted by Bla1ze on 3 Sep 2010 5:39 pm
As all the major carriers in Canada get set to release the BlackBerry Torch on September 24th, Best Buy is wasting no time in letting customers know they can be among the first to put the device in their hands. The pre ordering page has now gone up on the website, although you do still need to visit a Best Buy Mobile location to process the preorder. Oh ya, bring $50 with you as well as that's...
Official OS 5.0.0.822 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900 now available from T-Mobile
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Official OS 5.0.0.822 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900 now available from T-Mobile

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 Sep 2010 11:39 am
T-Mobile has officially released OS 5.0.0.822 for both the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and BlackBerry Curve 8900. We're seeing a trend now with the ol' .822 as this joins both the Rogers and AT&T Bold 9000 releases. Surely there is some new and slightly improved goodness with this OS, so if you're ready and willing give it a go. Its been a while since we've seen an update for either of these...
BlackBerry Native IM apps updated to version 2.5.63
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BlackBerry Native IM apps updated to version 2.5.63

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 Sep 2010 10:51 am
The native BlackBerry IM clients got another round of updates earlier this week. Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo!, MSN Messenger and ICQ all now sit at version 2.5.63. These were all tested in the Beta Zone for a few weeks so should be good to go all around with some minor updates and even a new icon or two. Nothing major from what I can tell, but an update is an update. You can grab all the latest...
BlackBerry Pearl 3G now available from Wind Mobile
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BlackBerry Pearl 3G now available from Wind Mobile

Posted by Adam Zeis on 3 Sep 2010 9:34 am
The BlackBerry Pearl 3G (9100) is now officially available from Wind Mobile. The contract-free device is priced at $300 and if you pick one up now you can save 50% off on an accompanying data plan. Monthly plan prices vary depending on your use, but it's overall a good buy and worth being free from a lengthy contract. The Pearl 3G sports Wifi 802.11 wireless n, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G (duh) and...
TELUS named first Canadian carrier to implement carrier billing for BlackBerry App World
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TELUS named first Canadian carrier to implement carrier billing for BlackBerry App World

Posted by Bla1ze on 2 Sep 2010 3:10 pm
While a lot of folks were more interested in the fact TELUS was releasing the BlackBerry Torch on September 24th, reading over the announcement it seems as though some important BlackBerry App World news got overlooked. The press related the majority of the information to the device launch but near the bottom it was noted: TELUS is excited to be the first carrier in Canada to offer...
Verizon Wireless now offering prepaid data packages on 3G smartphones
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Verizon Wireless now offering prepaid data packages on 3G smartphones

Posted by Adam Zeis on 2 Sep 2010 11:30 am
Starting today Verizon Wireless will be offering new prepaid data plans on all of their 3G smartphones. The list includes the Curve 8330, 8530, Storm 9530, 9550, Tour and Bold 9650. The plans will run $30 for a month of unlimited data. "These new data offerings will help our prepaid customers experience the full breadth of Verizon Wireless' robust device portfolio and the many engaging,...
Virgin Mobile Canada launching BlackBerry Torch 9800 September 24th
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Virgin Mobile Canada launching BlackBerry Torch 9800 September 24th

Posted by Adam Zeis on 2 Sep 2010 10:35 am
While it would have been way easier on the bloggers of the world if Canada just let out a single press release that the BlackBerry Torch was coming to "a bunch of carriers at once", the announcements trickled out one after the other yesterday. The next in line to get the device on the grand September 24th launch date is Virgin Mobile Canada. They dropped the announcement via their Twitter page...
Starbucks Card Mobile for BlackBerry now available
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Starbucks Card Mobile for BlackBerry now available

Posted by Adam Zeis on 2 Sep 2010 10:05 am
If you're a Starbucks fan then your life just got more convenient (well, kind of). Starbucks has released their Starbucks Card Mobile app for BlackBerry. This cool app lets you convert your Starbucks card to digitalness and keep all of your info right on your device. Just enter your card number and the app can display your barcode, lets you track your balance and more. In some test areas (...

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