Just yesterday we saw Sprint branded software running on a BlackBerry Tour 9650 (codenamed essex) and today we get a chance to see (thanks Sal!) actual branded hardware for a Verizon BlackBerry Tour2. I still get excited as these branded units start to pop up, as it means we're that much closer to a real release date. Still just rumors floating around on when this guy will show up officially, but hopefully it is still on track for early 2010. Sadly this is the only image that Sal has on hand, but hopefully some more will turn up in the coming weeks.
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Official OS 6.0.0.719 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 now available from Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless has officially released OS 6.0.0.719 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650. 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...
Official OS 6.0.0.524 for the Curve 3G 9330 and Bold 9650 from Verizon
Verizon users get another update today as both the Bold 9650 and Curve 3G 9330 have some new software. OS 6.0.0.524 is official from Big Red and ready for the taking. Things look to be good on both of these, so if you are a 9650 or 9330 user then fire up the ol' USB cables and get to installing. If you get up and running, leave a comment here or in the forums with your findings. As...
Verizon updating BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 this month?
Sure seems that way when looking at a piece of documentation found over at Android Central. We're not sure if it will be a rollout of BlackBerry 6 or not at this point but the BlackBerry Bold 9650 will be moved into a MR3 release while the BlackBerry Curve 3G will be hitting MR1. Also noted is a MR4 for the BlackBerry Curve 8330 but that is left at TBD. Of course, we know that won't be...
Quick look at BlackBerry 6 running on the BlackBerry Bold 9650 [video]
[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ] *UPDATE* Social feeds is available, you just have to check it in apploader to ensure installation. Here is a super quick look at OS 6.0.0.222 running on a Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650. I just pulled it off of my PC and haven't even played around with it yet. My initial thoughts are that it runs pretty well overall, but its a bit sluggish...