Good morning BlackBerry fans, today I’m happy to share with you some news that I think most of us have been anxiously waiting to hear. Yesterday, via press release Research In Motion officially announced the launch of five new BlackBerry 7 devices. These upcoming handsets will [...]]]>

Research In Motion Introduces New BlackBerry 7 Smartphones

Good morning BlackBerry fans, today I’m happy to share with you some news that I think most of us have been anxiously waiting to hear. Yesterday, via press release Research In Motion officially announced the launch of five new BlackBerry 7 devices. These upcoming handsets will be the first to run BlackBerry’s’ newest software, OS 7 and include two new BlackBerry Bold models the 9900 and 9930 as well as three new BlackBerry Torch models the 9810, 9850 and 9860 with the 9850 and 9860 models representing BlackBerry’s first endeavor in to an all-touch design. You can expect to see these BlackBerry 7  devices begin to arrive with carriers world-wide later this month. Make sure to check out the full press release below and follow the jump for more images.

Press Release:

Research In Motion Introduces New BlackBerry 7 Smartphones

Largest Global Launch of BlackBerry Smartphones Ever With More Than 225 Partners Around the World

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced plans to launch 5 new BlackBerry® smartphones based on the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS). RIM, in conjunction with carriers and distribution partners around the world, is rolling out two new BlackBerry® Bold™ models and three new BlackBerry® Torch™ models, all running the powerful new BlackBerry® 7 OS.

The launch of this family of handsets will be RIM’s largest global launch ever and more than 225 carriers and distribution partners have already commenced or completed over 500 certification programs for these 5 new handsets.

Featuring RIM’s next generation of hardware and software platforms, these five new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones offer users a variety of designs to choose from and deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity.

The new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 and 9930 are RIM’s thinnest smartphones ever, each offering a large keyboard and brilliant touch display. The new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810 smartphone builds on the popularity of the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 and combines a large touch display with a convenient slide-out keyboard. The BlackBerry® Torch™ 9850 and 9860 introduce an all-new, all-touch design featuring the largest display on a BlackBerry® smartphone to date.

“This is the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry solution offers a best-in-class mobile communications experience that customers love and we think they will be thrilled by the faster performance, enhanced browsing and richer multimedia delivered by these powerful new BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Torch smartphones.”

Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS

BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry. Combining the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine together with the powerful hardware enhancements found in the BlackBerry 7 based smartphones delivers browsing results that are up to 40% faster than BlackBerry® 6 based smartphones and up to 100% faster than BlackBerry® 5 based smartphones*. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also optimized zooming and panning for smoother web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.

RIM’s new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones also feature Liquid Graphics™ technology, with each smartphone combining a dedicated high-performance graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning high resolution display to deliver a highly responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth graphics.

In addition, BlackBerry 7 based smartphones continue the tradition of delivering the world’s best mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day. Recent enhancements include the newest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) which now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011). The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time.

BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is now included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry® Protect is also pre-loaded**, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. BlackBerry® Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is now integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. And further, the popular universal search capability has been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for information.

A New Performance Driven Platform

RIM’s line up of next generation BlackBerry smartphones are built on a new performance driven platform powered by the latest BlackBerry software and hardware. In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 OS, each smartphone also features a range of powerful hardware enhancements including a 1.2 GHz processor, HD video recording, 24-bit high resolution graphics, and advanced sensors enabling new augmented reality applications such as Wikitude that can be seamlessly integrated with BBM 6 – all designed to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity for users around the world.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones with Touch Display and Keyboard

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet (at only 10.5mm) and the first to offer the perfect union of a high performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 are also the first BlackBerry smartphones to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone. Distinguished by its beautiful design, amazingly effective keyboard and brilliant touch display, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 series is crafted with premium materials including a brushed stainless steel frame that puts the finishing touch on a truly outstanding smartphone.

BlackBerry Torch 9810 Smartphone with Touch Display and Slide-Out Keyboard

Building on the popular design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 is faster and more fluid with high performance hardware features and the new BlackBerry 7 OS delivering an enhanced multimedia experience. Featuring a large 3.2″, high resolution touch display and a distinctive BlackBerry keyboard that easily slides out to allow faster typing, the BlackBerry Torch 9810 truly delivers the best of both worlds.

All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 Smartphones

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones offer the fast, fluid BlackBerry 7 experience in a stylish new all-touch design. With a spectacular new 3.7″ display, the largest ever on a BlackBerry smartphone, the new all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860 smartphones are optimized for displaying web pages, photos, videos, and powerful gaming experiences and still deliver the real-time communication and collaboration experience loved by millions of BlackBerry smartphone users around the world.

Availability

The next generation of BlackBerry smartphones will begin to be available from carriers around the world starting later this month. Availability dates for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.

BlackBerry Bold 9900

BlackBerry Bold 9900 back

BlackBerry Torch 9810 - open

BlackBerry Torch 9810 - back

BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860

BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860

BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860 - back

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 has arrived at T-Mobile USA.  The 9780 is available online and in T-Mo stores in both black and white versions and is being offered as low as $129.99 with a new or extended 2-year contract.  Off contract users such as myself can expect to [...]]]>

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Lands At T-Mobile

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 has arrived at T-Mobile USA.  The 9780 is available online and in T-Mo stores in both black and white versions and is being offered as low as $129.99 with a new or extended 2-year contract.  Off contract users such as myself can expect to see the retail price set at $449.99, but can still take advantage of T-Mo’s relatively friendly monthly payment plan to help ease the full price pains.

>> Check out the BlackBerry Bold 9780 at T-Mobile

Good news for our neighbors to the north today as Telus Mobility has become the first carrier to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9780 for sale.  The 9780 appeared today in the Telus online store and is being offered for 499.99 with-out contract and as low as [...]]]>

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Now Available Through Telus Online

Good news for our neighbors to the north today as Telus Mobility has become the first carrier to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9780 for sale.  The 9780 appeared today in the Telus online store and is being offered for 499.99 with-out contract and as low as 99.99 with a 3-year contract.  Key features to be found in the 9780 include; BlackBerry 6, Trackpad navigation, a 480×360 TFT display, a 5MP camera with auto focus, flash and video capture capability and 512 MB of on-board memory.

>> Find the BlackBerry Bold 9780 at Telus

Yesterday Research In Motion officially announced the latest addition to its Bold series, the BlackBerry Bold 9780. This newest GSM offering from RIM will begin to take the place of the exceptionally popular Bold 9700 as early as next month. While little in the way of stylistic [...]]]>

RIM Officially Announces the BlackBerry Bold 9780

Yesterday Research In Motion officially announced the latest addition to its Bold series, the BlackBerry Bold 9780. This newest GSM offering from RIM will begin to take the place of the exceptionally popular Bold 9700 as early as next month. While little in the way of stylistic changes have been made to the device, the 9780 does feature several notable internal improvements over its predecessor including a doubling of the internal flash memory up to 512MB, the addition of BlackBerry 6 and an advanced 5.0 MP camera.  BlackBerry users can expect to see the 9780 launch with T-Mobile USA by November 12 and can look forward to Rogers, TELUS, Bell and Virgin Mobile carriers offering the device in coming weeks.  You can read the full press release after the jump or check out more on the new 9780 by visiting: www.blackberry.com/bold

PRESS RELEASE:

WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 27, 2010) -

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780 smartphone – the newest addition to the BlackBerry Bold series of smartphones. Featuring a premium and iconic design with an incredibly easy-to-use keyboard and optical trackpad, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is elegantly styled and packed with advanced communications and multimedia features. It is also the first BlackBerry Bold smartphone to come with the new BlackBerry® 6 operating system.

“We are very excited to introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9780 featuring the new BlackBerry 6 operating system,” said Carlo Chiarello, Vice President, Product Management at Research In Motion. “This new model builds on the highly refined mobile experience that BlackBerry Bold users already know and love and delivers a wide range of enhancements including a rich new user interface, a fast and powerful WebKit-based browser, broadly improved communications and multimedia capabilities, an incredibly useful Universal Search feature and a high quality 5MP camera.”

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a compact and stylish smartphone that offers a compelling blend of features, performance and design. It supports 3G networks around the world, includes Wi-Fi® with support for carrier supported Wi-Fi calling (UMA where available) and GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging. It comes with a 5 MP camera with a full complement of high-end features including continuous auto focus, scene modes, image stabilization, flash and video recording. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 also includes 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB of additional storage.

BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system that retains the familiar and trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that’s powerful and easy to use. It integrates a new and rich WebKit-based browser that renders HTML web pages quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience. The browser offers fluid navigation using the handset’s optical trackpad, includes tabs for accessing multiple sites simultaneously and provides a zoom feature that can intelligently auto-wrap text in a column while maintaining the placement of a page’s key elements for easier viewing.

Additional features of BlackBerry 6 include expanded messaging capabilities with intuitive features to simplify the management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and integrated access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), Facebook®, Twitter™, MySpace™ and various instant messaging applications on the BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone. Its enhanced multimedia experience rivals the best in the industry and includes a dedicated YouTube app. It also features redesigned Music and Pictures applications and a new universal search feature that allows users to more effectively search for content on the smartphone as well as extend their search to the Internet or to discover applications on BlackBerry® App World™.

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone will be available from various carriers around the world beginning in November. For more information, please visit www.blackberry.com/bold.

Good news today for T-Mo customers, according to a T-Mobile internal sales pic (shown above) it looks as though we can expect to see the BlackBerry Bold 9780 release as early as November 17th.  The Bold 9780 will take pole position among BlackBerry ‘candy [...]]]>

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Expected to release November 17th on T-Mobile

Good news today for T-Mo customers, according to a T-Mobile internal sales pic (shown above) it looks as though we can expect to see the BlackBerry Bold 9780 release as early as November 17th.  The Bold 9780 will take pole position among BlackBerry ‘candy bar’ style devices available for GSM carriers by featuring a 624MHz processor, HVGA+ display, 512MB of RAM, 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, OS 6 and a 5 MP camera with LED flash, auto-focus and digital zoom built in.  The 9780 will likely retail around $499.99 USD but customers can probably expect to see a better deal with new or extended contracts.

Source: TmoNews

Earlier this month in a post over at Inside BlackBerry Mr. Mike Lazaridis, Co-CEO of Research In Motion, was noted to comment about the upcoming availability of BlackBerry 6 for several current 5.0 devices, including the Pearl 3G, Bold 9650 and Bold 9700. The news of RIM’s newest operating system finding it’s way to [...]]]>

Earlier this month in a post over at Inside BlackBerry Mr. Mike Lazaridis, Co-CEO of Research In Motion, was noted to comment about the upcoming availability of BlackBerry 6 for several current 5.0 devices, including the Pearl 3G, Bold 9650 and Bold 9700. The news of RIM’s newest operating system finding it’s way to these devices was widely embraced by current BlackBerry users, especially those who have only recently picked up one of these phones and did not wish to be left holding a new device with a soon to be outdated OS. Since this announcement there has been some debate through-out the community over how well this new operating system will function on devices with only 256 MB of on board memory (Pearl 3G, Bold 9700) as BlackBerry 6 itself is reported to take up around 190 MB of space on these non touchscreen devices. To help give us all a better idea of what type of functionality we can expect to see when we finally get to upgrade our Beloved Bold’s to OS 6, Boy Genius Report has been good enough to share a video walk-through of OS 6, albeit a beta version, running on a Bold 9700. As you can see in the video above, all of the new features of OS 6 are intact, WebKit browser, universal search, GPS photo tagging, ect. and BGR reports a quick boot time of around one minute as well as a better overall BlackBerry 6 experience when compared to BB 6 on the 9800 Torch. This looks to be very good news for many Bold users out there and I expect to see similar results for the Pearl 3G. With any luck we should start to see BlackBerry 6 officially roll out for these current devices within the next two months, of course we will keep you updated with information and downloads as they become available.

Video Courtesy of BGR.

With plenty of tidbits of information regarding BlackBerry 6 circulating the [...]]]> This last week has been filled to brim with great news flooding the front pages of the BlackBerry blogosphere. The top headlines this week of course centering around the official release of the new BlackBerry 9800 Torch and it’s new operating system, BlackBerry 6.

With plenty of tidbits of information regarding BlackBerry 6 circulating the net over the last several months, we BB junkies have had ample time to speculate over which (if any) of RIM’s current devices would be eligible to run this new operating system. Today I’m happy to report that there is finally a definitive answer to this debate and it comes straight from the man himself, Mike Lazaridis. In his most recent post over at Inside BlackBerry, (announcing the Torch 9800) Mr. Lazaridis took the time to comment on the status of some of the current BlackBerry devices already in use.

“…I know many of you are also wondering about support for existing BlackBerry smartphones. I am happy to report that BlackBerry 6 will be available in the months ahead (pending carrier certifications) on some of our leading smartphones, including the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100, BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Bold 9700.”

This is certainly good news for many of us out there and perhaps a little disappointing to others, however the fact that we will indeed see BlackBerry 6 on some of these current devices is a promising sign that there could be more devices joining this list in the future. We’ll keep you posted.

Hello out there BBV readers, BlackBerry fans and fellow Leos’ whom I celebrate my birthday with this month. Can you believe August has arrived so quickly? It feels like 2010 is in some type of perilous race speeding ever onward to an inevitable crashing end. And while we’re on the subject [...]]]>

Tron Legacy Theme

Hello out there BBV readers, BlackBerry fans and fellow Leos’ whom I celebrate my birthday with this month. Can you believe August has arrived so quickly? It feels like 2010 is in some type of perilous race speeding ever onward to an inevitable crashing end. And while we’re on the subject of things racing by at break-neck speeds, anyone remember the movie TRON? The 1982 sci-fi classic staring Jeff Bridges. It had some sort of high speed race in it as I recall and I believe also ended in a crash. Now thanks to Hollywood’s current trend of rehashing everything from the 80′s (The A-Team, Karate Kid, Transformers, Red Dawn, ect, ect…) this December we’ll get a fresh new look at the world of TRON as Disney reinvents this familiar adventure with far better graphics and brings the world a sequel more than twenty-eight years in the making with the release of TRON Legacy.

Now to our Theme of the Month. If you have visited us here at BlackBerryVoodoo.com before you’ll likely know that many of us around here love to keep our BlackBerry’s consistently immersed in new themes and many of our favorite themes draw inspiration from the world of pop culture. With these thoughts in mind it seemed a logical choice for the August Theme of the Month honors to go to a new theme developer joining our community, Tony Terry. Tony has kindly shared with our community several great new themes and his latest design aptly titled ‘TRON Legacy’ celebrates the upcoming Disney film of the same name. This theme is not only beautifully designed with an outstanding layout, great images, fonts and colors but is also an excellent example of how theme developers can help keep our favorite smartphones looking fresh by sporting the latest in trends, fashions and entertainment. Pop on over to Tony’s Tron Legacy theme post to find downloads and make sure to leave a comment or just a simple thanks for sharing his time and creativity with all of us theme lovers and sci-fi geeks.