*Update: Looks like Ronen was able to snag a photo of the actual 8910 unit. All of this kind of came out of nowhere today, but hopefully we'll get even more details very soon. Head over to BerryReview to check it out.*
Over at Unwiredview today it was revealed that the BlackBerry Curve 8910 had been registered with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and the application was available for all to view. This information while interesting, leaves a few things unanswered. What we can tell from the above information is currently it's running OS 5.0.0.360 with a platform version of 5.2.0.25 and it is indeed branded as the BlackBerry Curve 8910 no doubt there as that report clearly out lines that. But what exactly is it? New device or possibly one we have already seen in the past?
Now while the thought of a new device is always great to have, we do have to take a step back and remember that the BlackBerry Atlas does exist and has yet to see an actual release. That device, was to arrive with a 480x360 screen, no 3G and was not intended for the North American market so we'll just have to and wait and see what the rest of 2010 brings us. 3G has become a big factor for users here in North America and Europe but many providers in other countries are not concerned about 3G and with RIM expanding even further globally a EDGE or Enhanced EDGE device could fair quite well. Food for thought regarding the BlackBerry Curve 8910 if nothing else.
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BlackBerry Curve 8910 Shows Up In Bluetooth Registration But What Is It?
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Weird
...but whatever happened to the Jupiter 8930?
It's like TI said....dead and gone, lol.
This could be Verizon's version. If I remember right Phone Arena said it was supposed to launch Jan 12th 2009 but never did.
prob just a 8900 w/out cam
latez
And a fail if it was an accident
On the original curve series of 8300, what did the 8310 series bring to the phone versus the 8300, I cant remember if it was gps or wifi. Wifi is already standard on the 8900 correct?
Anyone that has any thoughts like mine are welcome to message me, Id love to know about this device.
That this is for overseas
Realize that a camera less 8900 would still be an 8900, that goes against rim's numbering standards otherwise.
its like a lexus rx300 having a 4.0 liter engine, the 300 or whatever number after rx refers to liters of the engine (atleast with toyota/lexus).
Food for thought
maybe it has 3G
Besides 3G, the trackpad is the only other thing that I wish my 8900 had. With the exception of the keyboard, adding 3G and the trackpad basically gets you the Bold 9700, so I wouldn't think RIM would do that.
8310 had gps and the 8300 did not. Also, posted on other sites- no 3G on this device.
So the pics on berryreview show that it is an update to the 8900. Looks like it is a 9700 with a Curve keypad. Likely the slower processor though and no 3G (just enhanced EDGE). In areas with no 3G it would be an awesome phone! Maybe they gave it a better camera and more RAM (and onboard mem?). Its always fun to see the detais of a new BB!
So many rumored devices and what not, I usually wait for an official release and don't pay much attention to the rumors.
Can someone help me with the bb calendar and how to sync it to a calendar (microsoft outlook). I would like to fill out calendar on my desktop pc to bb calendar.
Hopefully one with the optical trackpad.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/blackberry-curve-8910-in-the-wild/
I have a feeling the bb is just an incremental upgrade including the new push towards trackpads over trackballs.
RIM just took 10 step backwards on releasing this rehashed hunk of crap.