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NEWS: Storm 4.7.0.78 OS update official

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:13:52 +0000

Available to download from Vodafone.de

Vodafone has released a software update for the BlackBerry Storm in an attempt to improve software issues some customers have been having. ...

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NEWS: MySpace delivering vids to mobile phones

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:07:08 +0000

Free service launching

MySpace fans can now watch the latest clips on their mobile phones. ...

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NEWS: Stephen Fry slates the Storm

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:50:42 +0000

"Shockingly bad. I mean embarrassingly awful"

Stephen Fry, no stranger to speaking his arguably brilliant mind on the subject of gadgets and technology, has turned his sights to the BlackBerry Storm. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm OS faults reported in US

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:21:00 +0000

Verizon-issued handset's firmware is flawed

The Verizon-issued BlackBerry Storm has been released to the public with a buggy operating system, reports are suggesting. ...

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NEWS: Google adds contacts syncing for BlackBerry

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:23:54 +0000

Gmail contacts will auto update

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NEWS: VIDEO: The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:05:11 +0000

Film footage from the big event

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NEWS: Record downloads claimed for BlackBerry MySpace app

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:45:24 +0000

400,000 in first week

MySpace and RIM have announced what they say is a record download numbers of the MySpace for BlackBerry application in its first week of availability. ...

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NEWS: Gov admits to losing one computer a week

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:48:21 +0000

Plus 36 BlackBerrys, 30 mobiles and 4 memory sticks in 1 year

It has been with great glee that the Conservatives have published details showing the extent of the government's data loss. ...

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NEWS: Carphone teases over BlackBerry Javelin launch

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:45:16 +0000

Nabs Curve 8900 exclusive

The Carphone Warehouse has provided some early information and a pic on a new handset from RIM that will go on sale later this year, exclusive to the retailer. ...

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NEWS: Vodafone announces Christmas line-up

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:29:39 +0000

Handsets and offers revealed

Vodafone has announced its Christmas handset line-up and offers, boasting 16 exclusives within its Yuletide portfolio. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Curve 8900 launches

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:18:41 +0000

German debut for more traditional design from RIM

RIM has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900 quad-band smartphone in Germany in conjunction with T-Mobile. ...

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NEWS: Man gets tattoo to win a BlackBerry Storm

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:39:16 +0000

T.J. from Toledo - a true RIM fan

When RIM launched a competition stateside asking �What Would You Do for a BlackBerry Storm�, they probably weren't expecting what they got. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: The Tech Week In View

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:13:16 +0000

The Megawhat take on the week's top headlines

Another week of launches, gossip and controversy from the world of gadgets and technology. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm pre-orders near 100k

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:01:25 +0000

Seems lots of people want it

Pre-orders for the new BlackBerry Storm are in the "high tens of thousands" according to Vodafone. ...

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NEWS: Apple and RIM pulling punches in smartphone market

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:01:46 +0000

Should Nokia be worried?

The BlackBerry Storm was officially launched yesterday, and you can't go anywhere in the UK without seeing someone fiddling with their iPhone, but have Apple and RIM gained enough fans to make the traditional smartphone players worried? ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: BlackBerry Storm

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:28:42 +0000

Hands on video of the phone in action

Vodafone and RIM officially launched the BlackBerry Storm on Thursday and Pocket-lint was there to get a hands-on video. ...

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REVIEW: BlackBerry Storm mobile phone

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Can RIM do touchscreen?

RIM has finally embraced the touchscreen, but can a handset maker who has always firmly believed in the QWERTY keyboard crack the technology? We get touchy feely to find out.

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NEWS: PHOTOS: BlackBerry Storm

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:11:52 +0000

Snapped from all angles

It's finally here, but what does it look like? Pocket-lint were lucky to get hands on the new touchscreen handset ahead of the launch in the UK. ...

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NEWS: Vodafone launches BlackBerry Storm 9500

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:45:54 +0000

But not in shops until 14 November

Vodafone has announced that the Blackberry Storm 9500, the first ever touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone, "purpose built exclusively for Vodafone", will be available to buy from 14 November - later than previous reports had pegged the in-shops date. ...

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NEWS: RIM to offer PAYG BlackBerrys

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:23:37 +0000

"BlackBerry in a box"

RIM is planning to offer its BlackBerry smartphones on a pre-paid, or pay as you go basis, a report suggests. ...

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NEWS: DataViz updates office suite for new BlackBerry phones

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:55:20 +0000

New version of Documents To Go Premium Edition and PDF

The BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Pearl Flip and BlackBerry Storm Smartphones are all to get DataViz Documents To Go Premium Edition and PDF To Go tools. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm Friday 7 November launch confirmed

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:53:23 +0000

Official word - Storm day is this week

The BlackBerry Storm will hit stores this weekend Pocket-lint can confirm. ...

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NEWS: Rumour sees Vodafone launching Storm on 7 Nov

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:10:34 +0000

As pre-orders said to hit 70,000

The BlackBerry Storm will go on sale from this Friday 7 November through Vodafone in the UK, a report from Mobiletoday suggests. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm pricing revealed

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:03:26 +0000

From free on a £35 per month contract

Vodafone has finally revealed the pricing and availability for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 as the device goes live for pre-order. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 launches on O2

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:34:12 +0000

Available now from free

O2 has announced that the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone is now available online at www.o2.co.uk and in O2 retail stores. ...

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NEWS: Truphone Anywhere launches for BlackBerry

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:17:18 +0000

Beta version free to download

Truphone has launched a beta of its mobile internet telephony service, Truphone Anywhere, for BlackBerry smartphones. ...

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NEWS: Gmail for mobile 2.0 released

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:08:34 +0000

New'n'improved

Google has introduced Gmail for mobile version 2.0 for J2ME-supported and BlackBerry phones. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Bold given 04 November US launch

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:23:37 +0000

Coming to AT&T customers

Over here in the UK, just earlier this month, we reported that Orange had suspended sales of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. ...

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NEWS: iPhone outperforming BlackBerry

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:22:00 +0000

Apple say new 3G version has sold almost 7m

Apple's iPhone 3G has proved to be a success based on the latest figures from the company. ...

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NEWS: RIM BlackBerry Application Store gets dated

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:37:10 +0000

Details on when and what

RIM, makers of the BlackBerry handsets, has set a date for the launch of its application store allowing BlackBerry users to benefit from a similar service to Apple iPhone owners. ...

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NEWS: Analysts warn of potentially poor RIM performance

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:30:22 +0000

Flip sales "tepid at best"

Barron's reports that BlackBerry-maker RIM is seeing "disappointing sell through trends". ...

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NEWS: Zeemote launches BlackBerry software development kit

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:08:19 +0000

To help make games compatible with JS1 controller

Zeemote has announced that the Zeemote software development kit for BlackBerry smartphones will soon be available. ...

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NEWS: RealVNC remote control software now supports phones

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:13:55 +0000

Manage your phone from your PC

VNC is a software package that allows one computer to take full control of another, regardless of operating system or location. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: More from Vodafone on the BlackBerry Storm

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:25:43 +0000

Features demo from UK operator

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NEWS: Best Email Device 2008 nominations

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0000

For the The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards

Here are the nominations for Best Email Device in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards: ...

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NEWS: Best Mobile Phone 2008 nominations

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0000

For the The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards

Here are the nominations for Best Mobile Phone in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards: ...

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NEWS: Rumours of a BlackBerry Storm successor

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:59:47 +0000

Already!

It's not even on the shelves yet, but rumours are already circling the web that RIM is planning a BlackBerry Storm Mark II. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: The Tech Week in View

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:37:58 +0000

A vid rundown of this week's biggest stories (and what we thought of them)

The biggest story this week was the launch of the BlackBerry Storm, but what impact will this consumer-focused smartphone have on the market? And should Apple be worried? ...

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NEWS: RIM: Vodafone rejected first BlackBerry Storm

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:05:24 +0000

CEO admits first attempt wasn't good enough

RIM's CEO Mike Lazaridis has admitted that the company's first attempt at making the BlackBerry Storm was rejected by Vodafone for not being cutting edge enough. ...

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NEWS: Orange yanks BlackBerry Bold for quality issues

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:50:27 +0000

Buggy smartphone withdrawn from sale

It's being reported that mobile phone operator Orange has suspended sales of the BlackBerry Bold smartphone. ...

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NEWS: Deets released on BlackBerry app centre

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:42:34 +0000

Will it take on Apple's App Store?

OK so it's only be released to a limited number of developers, but the BlackBerry SDK is still exciting as it could mean a whole host of new applications for the smartphones, notably the new consumer-friendly Storm. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: Vodafone intros the Storm

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:06:32 +0000

Official film from the operator about the new BlackBerry

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REVIEW: BlackBerry Storm - First Look

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

Is this a CrackBerry you could get addicted to?

Want a touchscreen interface that promises a decent email experience? That's what RIM want to achieve with the launch of the Storm, but have they created that Mecca? Pocket-lint managed to get hands on with the new smartphone ahead of the global announcement to find out.

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm hits UK

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

And Pocket-lint was amongst the few to get a gander

About a year ago, Vodafone called RIM, the manufacturer behind the BlackBerry brand, to a clandestine meeting in New York. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: Another BlackBerry Storm advert leaked

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:01:02 +0000

"Incredible power in your hands"

Another BlackBerry Storm advert from Vodafone has been leaked, a little different from the last, but with some of the same content. ...

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NEWS: BlackBerry Storm guide docs leaked

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:22:08 +0000

Pages and pages of top secret info is posted online

One slide show we might actually be persuaded to sit through - top secret staff manuals and customer user guides have been leaked for the BlackBerry Storm. ...

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