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Ok, ok, we know that hardly any of you will be able to use this, unless you have a 9800. However, this is the first full OS 6.0 to be leaked. This is OS 6.0.0.135 for the upcoming BlackBerry Torch 9800 Slider and it could be used to build some great hybrids.





There are new apps (facebook, aim, etc) within the java of this OS. However, we are unsure if you must be on an OS 6 platform to use them. Perhaps the hybrid builders will sort this out.



Download OS 6.0.0.135 from:

• MultiUpload

*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

Ok, ok, we know that hardly any of you will be able to use this, unless you have a 9800. However, this is the first full OS 6.0 to be leaked. This is OS 6.0.0.135 for the upcoming BlackBerry Torch 9800 Slider and it could be used to build some great hybrids.





There are new apps (facebook, aim, etc) within the java of this OS. However, we are unsure if you must be on an OS 6 platform to use them. Perhaps the hybrid builders will sort this out.



Download OS 6.0.0.135 from:

• MultiUpload

*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

There had been reports that the BlackBerry 'Atlas' would eventually go to Asian markets. It now seems that the 8980 will be hitting China Mobile and only on an EDGE network.





We aren't sure why the 8980 will only be an EDGE device or if it will even be Evolved-EDGE. It also seems as though this device will never see OS 6. Although, it is nice to see that the Chinese will receive a BlackBerry with a trackpad, and not the terribly stripped down 8910 with trackball they received earlier this year.






If you are on China Mobile, are you looking forward to this phone? We had originally posted on the specs of the Atlas some time ago. Here they are again:

• Curve with faster EDGE for data - evolved EDGE


• Radio Quad Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE with DLDC and LatRed support for Evolved EDGE


• Downlink data speed 473kbps (with 8 timeslots)


• Display 480x360 LCD


• Camera3.2 MP Auto Focus, Flash


• Micro USB high speed, Bluetooth 2.1


• Optical Navigation Module


• Functional Hard Keys Volume 


• User Configurable Key


• Speaker Phone


• Media Keys/Mute


• Lock - A*


• Software BB 5.0


• Battery M-S1 1500mAhr


• Memory 256 MB Flash


• 256 MB SDR RAM


• WiFi 802.11b/g/n


• UMA supported


• GPS Supported with A-GPS ready

There had been reports that the BlackBerry 'Atlas' would eventually go to Asian markets. It now seems that the 8980 will be hitting China Mobile and only on an EDGE network.





We aren't sure why the 8980 will only be an EDGE device or if it will even be Evolved-EDGE. It also seems as though this device will never see OS 6. Although, it is nice to see that the Chinese will receive a BlackBerry with a trackpad, and not the terribly stripped down 8910 with trackball they received earlier this year.






If you are on China Mobile, are you looking forward to this phone? We had originally posted on the specs of the Atlas some time ago. Here they are again:

• Curve with faster EDGE for data - evolved EDGE


• Radio Quad Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE with DLDC and LatRed support for Evolved EDGE


• Downlink data speed 473kbps (with 8 timeslots)


• Display 480x360 LCD


• Camera3.2 MP Auto Focus, Flash


• Micro USB high speed, Bluetooth 2.1


• Optical Navigation Module


• Functional Hard Keys Volume 


• User Configurable Key


• Speaker Phone


• Media Keys/Mute


• Lock - A*


• Software BB 5.0


• Battery M-S1 1500mAhr


• Memory 256 MB Flash


• 256 MB SDR RAM


• WiFi 802.11b/g/n


• UMA supported


• GPS Supported with A-GPS ready

The upcoming Curve 9300 has not been one of the most exciting or anticipated BlackBerry devices. However, those on Cincinnati Bell who might be interested in picking up the device now get to see how much they would have to pay out.




According to the leaked spreadsheet there will be two device colors at launch (August 12th); graphite and fuchsia red. Here are the said price plans:

• 3-year contract: $49.95


• 2-year contract: $199.95


• 1-year contract: $299.95


• 30-day/No-contract: $349.95

The upcoming Curve 9300 has not been one of the most exciting or anticipated BlackBerry devices. However, those on Cincinnati Bell who might be interested in picking up the device now get to see how much they would have to pay out.




According to the leaked spreadsheet there will be two device colors at launch (August 12th); graphite and fuchsia red. Here are the said price plans:

• 3-year contract: $49.95


• 2-year contract: $199.95


• 1-year contract: $299.95


• 30-day/No-contract: $349.95

One thing we have been puzzled by is the lack of OS 6 support for developers. If devices are soon to launch with OS 6 developers should have had access to the OS 6 SDK. It seems that RIM is finally starting to bring the developers into the OS 6 action.




On the BlackBerry Developers Blog Mike said:

One thing we want to do is differentiate the way BlackBerry 6 will affect Java® development versus Web development. Over the coming weeks, we will share tips, tricks and more information about developing for BlackBerry 6 through two separate paths. For our Java developers, we’ll work to highlight the new APIs being introduced, including a new powerful set of new User Interface controls, Universal Search integration, and a Barcode Capture API. For our web developers, we’ll start to redefine BlackBerry® Widgets and talk about the completely revamped BlackBerry Browser powered by a Webkit engine. We will cover HTML5, CSS3, and concrete steps for how you can bring your mobile site to BlackBerry® smartphones.

We hope that RIM will release the BlackBerry 6 SDK very soon. Otherwise, these upcoming devices with OS 6 are going to lack a lot of apps, themes, etc. Nevertheless, check back on their blog, as they say they are going to continue updating developers.

One thing we have been puzzled by is the lack of OS 6 support for developers. If devices are soon to launch with OS 6 developers should have had access to the OS 6 SDK. It seems that RIM is finally starting to bring the developers into the OS 6 action.




On the BlackBerry Developers Blog Mike said:

One thing we want to do is differentiate the way BlackBerry 6 will affect Java® development versus Web development. Over the coming weeks, we will share tips, tricks and more information about developing for BlackBerry 6 through two separate paths. For our Java developers, we’ll work to highlight the new APIs being introduced, including a new powerful set of new User Interface controls, Universal Search integration, and a Barcode Capture API. For our web developers, we’ll start to redefine BlackBerry® Widgets and talk about the completely revamped BlackBerry Browser powered by a Webkit engine. We will cover HTML5, CSS3, and concrete steps for how you can bring your mobile site to BlackBerry® smartphones.

We hope that RIM will release the BlackBerry 6 SDK very soon. Otherwise, these upcoming devices with OS 6 are going to lack a lot of apps, themes, etc. Nevertheless, check back on their blog, as they say they are going to continue updating developers.

It was some what recent that we had heard rumors there was going to be a 9700 refresh dubbed 'Onyx Delta'. Then the BlackBerry 9780 kind of came out of no where in a UAProf Doc and later the worlds first image. As it is customary with most outed devices, once the leak begins to drip it just keeps pouring.








*We've put together a video comparing it to the 9700 and showing a bit of the new features. You can skip to this as it is at the very bottom. However, we had technical issues and could not get any audio to go along.*



It is very interesting to see that OS 6 only takes up about 180MB of the 512MB RAM. This is a lot less than the 9800 Slider's OS 6 version. This is most likely due to the touchscreen requiring a lot more memory. Given that the trackpad OS 6 version doesn't require as much memory, perhaps we will see it on almost all other trackpad devices? It has been rumored that OS 6 would release to the 9700 and 9100, but it would not go on the 9300 (lower grade processor). If we do see OS 6 release on the 9700 and 9100, we'd bet carriers won't release it until sometime in 2011.



Not much has changed aesthetically for the 9780 from the 9700. The only difference is the 9780 now sports a gun metal bezel, whereas the 9700 had a regular chrome bezel.  Which do you like better?



Here are the current specs we know:

• 624Mhz Processor


• 512MB Flash RAM 


• OS 6.0.0.125 (possible launch build)


• 480x360 Resolution Screen TFT, 65K colors


• 5.0 MP Camera with LED Flash


• Trackpad


• GSM / UMA / HSPA+?


• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP


• Wi-Fi b/g (possibly N?) 


• Gun Metal Bezel

BlackBerry Bold 9780 from BBLeaks on Vimeo.

It was some what recent that we had heard rumors there was going to be a 9700 refresh dubbed 'Onyx Delta'. Then the BlackBerry 9780 kind of came out of no where in a UAProf Doc and later the worlds first image. As it is customary with most outed devices, once the leak begins to drip it just keeps pouring.








*We've put together a video comparing it to the 9700 and showing a bit of the new features. You can skip to this as it is at the very bottom. However, we had technical issues and could not get any audio to go along.*



It is very interesting to see that OS 6 only takes up about 180MB of the 512MB RAM. This is a lot less than the 9800 Slider's OS 6 version. This is most likely due to the touchscreen requiring a lot more memory. Given that the trackpad OS 6 version doesn't require as much memory, perhaps we will see it on almost all other trackpad devices? It has been rumored that OS 6 would release to the 9700 and 9100, but it would not go on the 9300 (lower grade processor). If we do see OS 6 release on the 9700 and 9100, we'd bet carriers won't release it until sometime in 2011.



Not much has changed aesthetically for the 9780 from the 9700. The only difference is the 9780 now sports a gun metal bezel, whereas the 9700 had a regular chrome bezel.  Which do you like better?



Here are the current specs we know:

• 624Mhz Processor


• 512MB Flash RAM 


• OS 6.0.0.125 (possible launch build)


• 480x360 Resolution Screen TFT, 65K colors


• 5.0 MP Camera with LED Flash


• Trackpad


• GSM / UMA / HSPA+?


• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP


• Wi-Fi b/g (possibly N?) 


• Gun Metal Bezel

BlackBerry Bold 9780 from BBLeaks on Vimeo.