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AT&T subscribers will require data plan with smartphone purchase

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on August 21, 2009, at 2:53 pm
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Why would anyone want a smartphone without a data plan? That’s like buying a Ferrari with a Ford engine. Sure, the device looks stylish, but you need data to unlock the true power of your BlackBerry. Anyways, preaching to the converted.

As of September 6th, 2009, AT&T will begin requiring that all smartphones sign up for a smartphone data plan. Customers who activated their smartphones prior to September 6th, may continue to carry around a BlackBerry as a status symbol while not taking advantage of their device’s awesome powers. That last part should have been included in the official email.

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Everybody wants the BlackBerry Bold 9700 aka the Bold 2

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on August 17, 2009, at 10:08 am
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It seems a few carriers will be getting their hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9700. As you know, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the update to the Bold product line, making it in essence, the Bold 2. The device will be a smaller form factor than the original Bold, and will come with a battery casing reminiscent of the Bold 9000.

So far, we have pictures of the 9700 at both AT&T and Bell retail locations in the sales systems. We’re guessing a Fall 2009 launch date for the Bold 9700, and it’s good to see Bell picking it up as they missed out on the Bold 9000.

[Bell Via][AT&T Via]

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Slacker selling BlackBerry Curve devices for free with contract

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BlackBerry Cool
on August 7, 2009, at 10:18 am
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While it’s not the first time we’ve seen the BlackBerry Curve go on sale for free with a contract, it may be the first time a carrier has partnered with a BlackBerry app to give them away.

Slacker has partnered with all the major carriers to discount the Curve to free with a new contract or a contract extension.

See the Slacker page for more details about a free BlackBerry Curve from Slacker.

[Hat tip @nanpalmero]

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Two carrier themes from JLDesigns – AT&T Berry and VerizonBerry

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BlackBerry Cool
on August 3, 2009, at 10:48 am
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JLDesigns has two themes up: one is called VerizonBerry and is made for the Curve 8900, Bold and Storm. The other is AT&T Berry which is made for the Curve 8900 and Bold.

The themes emulate the default themes you get with the Curve 8310 from AT&T and the Curve 8330 from Verizon. Both themes are available in Bottom Dock, L, and Today variants, which the original themes were not.

Another bonus is that the Storm version of VerizonBerry, is completely compatible with the .151 hybrid software, which many themes are not, and the L variants include a rollover today feature

If you’re looking for a great way to rep your carrier, this is it.

Download AT&T Berry for the Curve 8900 and Bold for $4.98.

Download VerizonBerry for the Curve 8900, Bold and Storm for $4.98.

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Official BlackBerry OS updates for Pearl, Curve 8900 and Bold

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on June 22, 2009, at 9:32 am
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BBRocks posted a few official OS updates that we’re all happy to download. Doesn’t it feel good to download an official OS? You know your BlackBerry won’t explode and instead you get to experience an upgrade sans-hassle.

Download the AT&T OS 4.5.0.158 for the BlackBerry Pearl 8110.

Download the Rogers OS 4.6.0.250 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Download the CSL Limited OS 4.6.0.282 for the Bold 9000.

[Via]

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Avea Turkish BlackBerry devices have amazing data plans

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on June 9, 2009, at 4:51 pm
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Avea, a carrier in Turkey, has a nationwide customer base of over 12 million. Back in February of 2009, Avea launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and they’ve grown their BlackBerry service considerably since.

Compared to North America, their BlackBerry data plans are incredible!

An all-you-can-eat BlackBerry data plan on Avea, costs you TRY 31.36 (TRY is the symbol for Turkish Lira) or $20.26 USD.

Compare that price with that of AT&T and Rogers. AT&T offers an all you can eat plan for $30, while Rogers offers their 5GB plan for a whopping $80.

I guess BlackBerry Cool is moving to Turkey to become BlackBerry So?ukkanl?.

Check out their prices on their site.

If you’re looking for a good deal on a BlackBerry, check out our store.

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AT&T BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 prices reduced

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on June 4, 2009, at 7:45 am
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A great carrier promotion would involve giving early device adopters the chance to get credits added to their bill if their device’s price gets reduced within the first year. For example, if I purchased an AT&T BlackBerry Bold for $299 and 6 months later the device costs $199, I should be credited $100 to my bill. Alas, this is not the case.

AT&T has changed the 2-year contract price of the BlackBerry Bold to $199.99 from $299.99. The AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8900 has been reduced to $149.99 on a 2-year contract.

For even better deals on BlackBerry devices, see the BlackBerry Cool device store.

[Read the press release]

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Upcoming BlackBerry devices on AT&T leaked details

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on May 25, 2009, at 9:46 am
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There is a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming BlackBerry Onyx which is now unofficially confirmed on AT&T, along with the BlackBerry Onyx. The Onyx has been given hands-on review but the Magnum is still out there and has not been caught by the Internet yet.

So far, we know the BlackBerry Magnum is going to be an evolution in the BlackBerry Bold 9000 series. The device is rumored to have an HVGA touchscreen, QWERTY pad, quad-band GSM / GRS / EDGE, GPS, and WiFi.

Another unconfirmed device heading to AT&T includes the next generation Pearl which will pack 3G, 3.6 Mbps of HSDPA, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack, trackball and SureType, and aGPS.

Finally, we’re expecting to see the BlackBerry Gemini roll out with a 512MHz processor, 256MB flash memory, 128MB RAM, Bluetooth, QVGA LCD, 2 megapixel sans flash, trackball, QWERTY keyboard, 3.5mm headset jack, a microSD slot, possibly GPS, and sadly, no 3G.

Which one would you like?

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Free audio streaming app Stitcher coming to BlackBerry 8900

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Kyle
on May 22, 2009, at 1:49 pm
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Stitcher, a free media/podcast player is currently available on App World and is compatible with the BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310, 8320 and Bold 9000. It is currently available for AT&T and T-Mobile customers but does not yet support the Curve 8900. The company has said it will be just a few weeks until the device is supported, which is great considering the Curve 8900 has just arrived on AT&T for $199 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new agreement.

Features:

  • Listen – Stream the best podcasts, radio shows and other great audio to your mobile phone.
  • Customize – Stitch your favorite programs into personalized, on-demand stations.
  • Discover – Find new shows you’ll love in Stitcher’s stations, or let Stitcher recommend shows to you based on your preferences.

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GPS golf tool CaddyHawk for BlackBerry on AT&T Media Mall

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on May 22, 2009, at 9:44 am
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CaddyHawk for BlackBerry turns your GPS-enabled wireless phone into a yardage tool. See your location on a golf course map and get accurate GPS distances to the front, center and back of the green. It will also zoom-in and refresh your yardage as you get closer to the pin.

CaddyHawk costs $14.99 per month and is available on AT&T’s Media Mall.

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