Today Iris ID Systems announced that they are making the IrisAccess Platform interoperable with select NFC enabled BlackBerry devices that are equipped with HID Global's iClass Digital Keys. This compatability will allow for individuals to use their BlackBerry to gain physical access to buildings, track time and attendance and other physical identity applications. 

“This is an important milestone in the deployment of mobile access and identity solutions using NFC technology on smartphones,” said Dr. Tam Hulusi, Senior Vice President of Strategic Innovation with HID Global. “NFC-enabled smartphones represent a complementary new platform that we believe will expand the access control market and our card services business while improving user security and convenience.”

Additional uses for NFC on the BlackBerry devices is definitely something that many of us will enjoy, and we can hope to continue to see more of it. Keep reading for the full press release.

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Yes, you are reading that correctly. T-Mobile is offering a one day deal, for today only, that brings the price of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 down to only $99 on contract. So, if you weren't feeling spending $299 like when it first was announced, and have been holding out for a better price, today is your day! Is the $99 price tag enough to make you head into your local T-Mobile store to grab one? 

Source: @BlackBerry 

If you are a BlackBerry Bold 9900 owner who isn't a fan of leaked OS's, but instead prefers to only install official variants you will be pleased to know SK Telekom has made OS 7.0.0.353. Last week we saw this version as a leaked OS, but today it has been made an official, so get to downloading. As always, be sure to back up your device, and excerise caution while installing this release, and be sure to let us know in the forums how it goes for you.

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If you enjoy updating your BlackBerry Bold 9900, but prefer to only load an OS that lands as an official instead of leaked versions, Vodafone New Zealand has given us something new to play with. As we know 7.0.0.353 leaked yesterday, and today Vodafone New Zealand has released an official OS for the 9900, 7.0.0.317. Eventho this OS is an official, excercise caution when installing this on your device, and be sure to let us know in the forums how it goes for you.

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It should come as no surprise that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a highly anticipated device, and many of us are waiting anxiously to get our hands on it as soon as we can. Vodafone UK customers can now begin to pre-order the device via the Vodafone site, and they are aiming for delivery of the pre-orders prior to August 16, just a week away. The device is listed on the site for free with price plans of £41 and above, or you can pay £399 upfront and then have a lower monthly plan. Carphone Warehouse is offering the device for free with a plan of £31 a month, or £500 off contract. Excited much? Head over, place your pre-order, and be sure to give us a shout when your brand new, shiny Bold 9900 arrives!

Source: Vodafone / Carphone Warehouse

Earlier this month we saw that Vodafone listed the Bold 9900 as "coming soon" and it appears as though the dummy units have begun appearing in stores. As the past has proven, once dummy units begin to arrive at stores, usually the device is not far off, so could we possibly see the Bold 9900 land in stores in August? Vodafone customers, can you feel the excitement? Be sure to hop in the forums and let us know if you will be snagging one of these upon release, or waiting to see some reviews first. Thanks, Dave!