Remember this catchy Vodafone ad from last year featuring the BlackBerry Boys? Well they are back this time for another round, only they aren't so happy as they were before. No, it's not what you think -- the BlackBerry Boys are sad because they are no longer alone in their exclusive love and use of BlackBerry. The younger generation is taking over, using things like BBM for dating, "sending pictures on the move" and more. If you feel like having yet another BlackBerry tune stuck in your head all day, check out the video above to see the Boys in their reprise.

The long awaited White BlackBerry Bold 9900 has finally hit the streets. Vodafone UK is offering up the device today and customers can grab it for as little as £39 for 24 months, which includes 1000mins, unlimited text and 750MB of data and BIS. Other plans are available as well, so check for the option that best fits you.

So what say you? Do you prefer the black or white Bold 9900? Let us know in the comments!

Check out the White BlackBerry Bold 9900 at Vodafone UK

Everyone loves white devices, perhaps no one more than Kevin. While we've all been super happy with our BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930's in black, there is just something about the white version that makes it look oh so awesome. We've seen a few images of the device here and there, but until now no solid info was known as to where or when the device would actually surface. Vodafone has helped us out in posting a sneak peek video of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 in white. The device in the video is still unbranded, but it's a great sign to see that it will indeed be hitting carriers at some point. Check out the video above for more and be ready to get your white on.

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Myself, not being much of stock watcher -- I always find it interesting sometimes to see what causes stock in companies to go up and down. The latest rumors surrounding RIM are that Vodafone may possibly have an interest in a RIM buyout and while the rumor itself is debatable, the more interesting thing here is the effect it appears to of have had on RIMM.

Research In Motion stock rose 14% on the news of these rumors and it's not exactly the first time RIMM has gone up strictly based on acquisition rumors. Some investors have faith in RIM, while others are it seems, hoping someone steps in for an acquisition.

No matter how you look at the situation, the fact people are so fascinated with each and every RIM acquisition rumor that comes out, and the fact their stock either goes up or down depending on whom it is suggested as being the one to take over is interesting to watch. It shows you many people are still interested in RIM and their future as a whole.

via: BGR

While I was just about shutting down for the day last night, our good friend @tomagreen dropped me a mention on Twitter. He sent along a link along with "check this out" and told me where to look on the page. I clicked the link, scrolled a bit, and sure enough saw something that was both creepy and funny at the same time. What you see in the image above is just what I saw on the page. A white BlackBerry Bold 9780 with a zoomed in image of Universal Search. Only it wasn't some generic John Doe on the message list - it was Adam Zeis and Bla1ze. So curious as to where exactly the image came from and how it ended up on a Vodafone device page, we did a little digging and realized it came from Kevin's post on BlackBerry 6 (scroll to Universal Search).

So I do indeed find it amusing that Vodafone liked the image enough to use it on their page (flattered really). I guess RIM doesn't provide images like this for carriers and they must have not wanted to take some on their own? Who knows. If you look closely you can see they even cropped out the AT&T banner from the image, though it still shows (a bit blurry) on the device image. So we just thought we'd pass this along as a bit of CrackBerry humor. If you come across anything like this and want to let us know, drop us a line at tips(at)crackberry.com.

With the BlackBerry Torch 9860 having been given its official welcoming to the BlackBerry line up, more carriers are coming forth and sharing their info about the device. Vodafone UK, having already signed on to take the BlackBerry Bold 9900 in inventory now walks us through the BlackBerry Torch 9860 that will soon be hitting UK.

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!

Sprint officially released OS 6.0.0.600 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 yesterday, and here we have two more of the same for both the Bold 9780 and Pearl 3G. Vodafone has officially released OS 6.0.0.600 for these devices so if you're a Pearl 3G or Bold 9780 user get out those USB cables and try this one out. No reports of the good or bad on these just yet, so be sure to leave a comment or hit the forums for more.

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Vodafone seems to be the winner in the "coming soon" race with the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Vodafone DE in Germany now has listed the upcoming device on their coming soon page. While there is no release date listed (as has been the case in other sightings) it's still a step in the right direction. Nothing big noted along here as the site just lists the specs of which we already know but no preorder or other info. There is a sign up page to be notified when things start moving along however. Hit the link below to check it out.

Check out the BlackBerry Bold 9900 at Vodafone DE

In case you were questioning if Vodafone would be picking up the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9900, ask no more. They have just posted a short "sneak peek" video showing off the latest BlackBerry smartphone. The video is under a minute, however it gets right to the point and tells all about the Bold 9900 features including BlackBerry 7, full QWERTY keyboard, 2.8" touchscreen, 5MP camera and more. Still no official date on this or its CDMA counterpart, but we're hopeful that we'll hear something solid very soon. Check out the video above for more and bring on the Bold!!!

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Here's yet another official OS this week - this time for the Curve 8900. Vodafone DE has officially released OS 5.0.0.1036 for the Curve 8900. It's been a while since we've since an official 8900 release from any carrier, so if you have a 8900 install this one and let us know how it is. Be sure to drop a comment in the forums with your findings.

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Vodafone Qatar, an aspiring player in the broad world of BlackBerry, now offers businesses the opportunity to hop into the possibilities of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express. With no set-up or licensing costs, enterprises in Qatar may now ensure a secure environment for corporate e-mail on their BlackBerry smartphones - at an affordable price. Vodafone Qatar also unveiled a promotion that includes additional benefits for customers who register before January 31, 2011.

Jan Holzberg, Head of Business Marketing at Vodafone Qatar, says: "We understand it is important for businesses to be connected on the go. With BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express businesses in Qatar can get totally secure business email service on their BlackBerry with zero set-up costs." For more information on pricing and the promotion, head over to the Vodafone Qatar Business World Web site.

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Once more the BlackBerry Torch is subject to making headlines, which at this rate may very well take over the world soon - but that's only a good thing. This time it is Malta to enjoy the love and with BlackBerry being so popular there, the BlackBerry Torch will likely be a hit among the socially connected and business oriented individuals. Proud to bring the BlackBerry Torch to Malta is Alexandre Froment Curtil, Head of Marketing at Vodafone Malta; "[RIM and Vodafone Malta] were the first to launch the BlackBerry solution in Malta and we have a rich history of innovation and collaboration with Research in Motion. Our two companies that brought the first BlackBerry smartphones to the local market have teamed up again with the new BlackBerry Torch to provide our users an enormously popular service with the latest technological advances."

As far as pricing goes, Vodafone Malta is very flexible. You can go without contract and pay a cool 599€ or choose from one of the many plans available. You could go all deluxe with the Smartphone 95 plan and get the BlackBerry Torch for free, which at 95€ per month is not that bad as it includes a 2GB quota of mobile Internet use as well as 600 free minutes to all local and EU networks. Should it be anything in between, Vodafone Malta has you covered - go check out the plans for yourself and you will see what I mean; there is a little something for everyone! Be sure to head over to the Vodafone Malta Web site for more details and pricing information. And do not tell me I did not warn you of the many options Vodafone Malta offers, I told you!

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Source: Malta Media Online

The BlackBerry Curve 3G is making its way around Europe and Vodafone Malta is the next stop. They have announced that the device should be available in stores from tomorrow. It will ship with BlackBerry 5 and it BlackBerry 6 ready. The device will be available without contract for €339. There is a monthly contract offer of €50 per month on a smartphone post paid plan.

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Source: VodafoneNews

Are you in the market to buy a BlackBerry smartphone? Why not double up and get one for your spouse, friend or someone special? Vodafone Qatar has namely announced a BlackBerry promotion with a simple yet intriguing idea: buy one BlackBerry smartphone and get the second for half the price! Offer available for a limited time only.

There are two options to choose from: the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and the BlackBerry Curve 8520. For either choice you will get the Freedom Welcome Pack (Vodafone SIM card) along with the Flexi 55 plan, which includes 55 minutes to make domestic calls to another Vodafone Qatar number free of charge. To top it off, BlackBerry service for a month is included as well. Since launching its tremendously successful BlackBerry service in June, Vodafone Qatar is on its way to become a strong player in the Middle East with over 600,000 subscribers to date in general. So, what are you waiting for? Hop in and be part of the broad world of BlackBerry!

Source: Telcompaper