The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is an entry-level 2G smartphone running OS 7.1. It followed closely in the footsteps of the 8500 Curve series, and set the stage for the 9320 later on. The BlackBerry Curve 9220 launched April 2012.
Announce Date: Apr 17, 2012
Release Date: Apr 23, 2012
Screen Resolution: 320x240
BlackBerry OS 7.1.0.746 has been making the rounds the past couple of weeks with lots of carriers now releasing it for BlackBerry 7 devices. The next carrier to release the OS update is XL Indonesia and it is available for both the BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9220 models. One of the newest features of this OS update is the ability to now change the color of your LED notifications...
OS 7.1.0.714 has leaked for the BlackBerry Curve 9220. This is an unofficial (leaked) OS, so while it's mostly safe to install, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS or How to Upgrade Your BlackBerry OS Using...
Claro Peru has officially released OS 7.1.0.634 for the BlackBerry Curve 9220. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below...
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...
Over 12,000 people in the Philippines were recently treated to an exclusive Nicki Minaj concert in Manila. The concert was free for Globe subscribers that picked up the new BlackBerry Curve 9220 or Curve 9320 on the new Globe My Super Plan. As the only leg of the Pink Friday Tour to stop in Southeast Asia, international songwriter and rap superstar Nicki's performance was the biggest...
The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is probably overshadowed by nearly every other BlackBerry smartphone on the market. Its brother the 9320 is the 3G variant but the poor old 9220 gets left with 2G. However, the Curve 9220 may well be one of RIM's best selling smartphones. The device was initially launched in India back in April and just a week or so after it was released to the Indonesian...
AIS Thailand has officially released OS 7.1.0.523 for the BlackBerry Curve 9220. While this is an official release, remember to use caution when updating your device. If you need help along the way, you can head into our help forums or check out some of our BlackBerry 101 articles including How to Install or Upgrade to a new OS. If you do install this OS, hit up the forums thread below...
Buy a new BlackBerry Curve, get free tickets to see Nicki Minaj perform in an exclusive concert? Sounds like a great deal to me. That's exactly what new Globe subscribers in the Philippines can look forward to when they purchase a new Curve 9220 or Curve 9320. If you're a current Globe subscriber in or out of a contract there are options for you as well. This will be Nicki Minaj's only...
The new Curve models are certainly making their way around the way quite fast. Being the last BlackBerry 7 devices before BlackBerry 10 launches, RIM wants to get these out to as many places they can. Next stop on the Curve train ride are Malaysia and Thailand. Both the BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9220 will be available in both countries. It is pretty clear who these Curve devices...
Press Release RIM Launches the New Easy to Use BlackBerry Curve 9220 Smartphone in Indonesia ‘Stop missing out’ with the sleek, stylish, and affordable BlackBerry Curve 9220 Jakarta, Indonesia - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of its most affordable BlackBerry 7 smartphone for customers in Indonesia – the BlackBerry® Curve™ 9220....
[Youtube link for mobile viewing] Press Release RIM Introduces a New, Easy to Use and Easy to Own BlackBerry Smartphone for India Sleek, stylish, affordable BlackBerry Curve 9220 puts Indians in control of their social life India - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced its most affordable BlackBerry® 7 smartphone for customers in India. The new...
For developers looking to get a jump on the upcoming BlackBerry Curve 9220, RIM has released the 9220 device simulator so you can get your test on. If you have your app available for the 9300 series, you should have no issues getting it set for the 9220. The BlackBerry App World storefront is open now for the Curve 9220 as well. In addition, RIM has posted the specs for the Curve 9220...
We got a great look at the round of Curve series devices for emerging markets not too long ago but the devices have no once again popped up confirming their existence. The BlackBerry Curve 9220, BlackBerry Curve 9320 also known as the "Jazz" series of device have no recieved UAProf documents on RIM's servers meaning they are one step closer to release. The BlackBerry Curve 9320 will be...
Since we first posted our 2012 BBX BlackBerry Preview some new info has come to light that changes things up a bit. For the most part we knew what was coming device-wise but our timeline was a bit off. Now some other devices have come into play and some dates have been shuffled around a bit. We can expect to see some new BlackBerry 7 devices in the Curve line, a new updated BlackBerry...