Today at the Keynote speech with founder and co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, RIM unveiled a new promotional video showcasing the upcoming BlackBerry OS 6.0! While it's more of a hype video than a live demo, it does show the beauty of the BlackBerry 6. Hopefully OS 6.0 will come with those dancers...then I'll always been in the groove to use my BlackBerry!

Today at the Keynote speech with founder and co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, RIM unveiled a new promotional video showcasing the upcoming BlackBerry OS 6.0! While it's more of a hype video than a live demo, it does show the beauty of the BlackBerry 6. Hopefully OS 6.0 will come with those dancers...then I'll always been in the groove to use my BlackBerry!

*UPDATE* New information has obviously since come out. Unfortunately OS 6 takes up about 280MB memory. As you know, the Storm2 only had 256MB. This is why there should be a Storm2 Odin refresh that will have 512MB memory. Devices with out a touchscreen only use about 180MB of memory with OS 6. This is why the 9700, 9650, and 9100/9105 should all get OS 6.



The first day of WES 2010 has been a great start to what should be a very informative week. We recently brought you even more leaked details on the features of OS 6.0, which truly sound like RIM is working in the right direction. Now, we've learned details on which devices will receive OS 6.0 support.





All current unannounced BlackBerry devices such as the Clamshell 9670, Storm Slider (9800?), and potentially a Storm3 will all launch with OS 6.0. The Atlas 8980 and Kepler 9300 will most likely still release with only OS 5.0.



Of course you probably don't care about those devices, but want to know about the device you have now! We have received solid word from one of our connects that these will be the following "older" devices to receive OS 6.0 once released:

• Bold 9650


• Pearl 9100 and 9105


• Bold 9700


• Storm2 9520 and 9550

*UPDATE* New information has obviously since come out. Unfortunately OS 6 takes up about 280MB memory. As you know, the Storm2 only had 256MB. This is why there should be a Storm2 Odin refresh that will have 512MB memory. Devices with out a touchscreen only use about 180MB of memory with OS 6. This is why the 9700, 9650, and 9100/9105 should all get OS 6.



The first day of WES 2010 has been a great start to what should be a very informative week. We recently brought you even more leaked details on the features of OS 6.0, which truly sound like RIM is working in the right direction. Now, we've learned details on which devices will receive OS 6.0 support.





All current unannounced BlackBerry devices such as the Clamshell 9670, Storm Slider (9800?), and potentially a Storm3 will all launch with OS 6.0. The Atlas 8980 and Kepler 9300 will most likely still release with only OS 5.0.



Of course you probably don't care about those devices, but want to know about the device you have now! We have received solid word from one of our connects that these will be the following "older" devices to receive OS 6.0 once released:

• Bold 9650


• Pearl 9100 and 9105


• Bold 9700


• Storm2 9520 and 9550

The excitement and anticipation for the release of BlackBerry OS 6.0 has been steadily growing. The WES 2010 speech today from RIM co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, did not divulge too much information regarding the features of OS 6.0. One of our connects whispered a few additional features in our ear.





While not a full features list, here are some additional things you can look forward to in OS 6.0:

• Graphical context menu in tables list and tabs. The long context menu has ended


• Unified search framework included in 3rd party app data


• Multiple contact list


• Message list enhancements (displaying pushed 3rd party app data)


• Wifi LBS supports, reverse geo coding (geo to zip) travel time service
  within Canada and USA


• OS6 SDK in first half of 2010 


• Toolbox: trackpad support for swipe gestures. This should bring flick scrolling to trackpad devices. Will be system wide, even including apps.


• Barcode 1D/2D scanning support


• Auto-Focus enhancements. Camera lens and Auto-Focus are now separate. 

RIM has said OS 6.0 should officially arrive in Q3 of 2010. The release of OS 6.0 will be with upcoming devices such as, the slider 9800, clamshell 9670, and possibly a Storm3 before currently available devices receive support. We're definitely looking forward to the new OS and think RIM is making the necessary improvements from 5.0 to help keep BlackBerrys in the race.

The excitement and anticipation for the release of BlackBerry OS 6.0 has been steadily growing. The WES 2010 speech today from RIM co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis, did not divulge too much information regarding the features of OS 6.0. One of our connects whispered a few additional features in our ear.





While not a full features list, here are some additional things you can look forward to in OS 6.0:

• Graphical context menu in tables list and tabs. The long context menu has ended


• Unified search framework included in 3rd party app data


• Multiple contact list


• Message list enhancements (displaying pushed 3rd party app data)


• Wifi LBS supports, reverse geo coding (geo to zip) travel time service
  within Canada and USA


• OS6 SDK in first half of 2010 


• Toolbox: trackpad support for swipe gestures. This should bring flick scrolling to trackpad devices. Will be system wide, even including apps.


• Barcode 1D/2D scanning support


• Auto-Focus enhancements. Camera lens and Auto-Focus are now separate. 

RIM has said OS 6.0 should officially arrive in Q3 of 2010. The release of OS 6.0 will be with upcoming devices such as, the slider 9800, clamshell 9670, and possibly a Storm3 before currently available devices receive support. We're definitely looking forward to the new OS and think RIM is making the necessary improvements from 5.0 to help keep BlackBerrys in the race.

Another device that we all knew we would see pretty soon has been announced at WES 2010, the BlackBerry Bold 2.  The 9650 is set to arrive on North American networks in early May.  It supports 3G, Wifi, has the optical trackpad, and comes with 512 MB of flash memory (plenty of space to support OS 6.0 and the webkit browser).  A solid release date has yet to surface, but it seems that one might be coming soon.  Hit the jump for more details and the press release.




Press Release

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone

CDMA customers get a bold new choice with powerhouse 3G
smartphone that offers premium features and performance together with
popular keyboard and trackpad, as well as support for Wi-Fi and
high-speed 3G networks around the world






Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM)
today introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone - the latest
addition to the BlackBerry Bold portfolio of premium smartphones.
Sophisticated, powerful and feature-rich, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a
global smartphone for CDMA customers who want to stay connected,
productive and entertained.



"The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone that we
think customers will love," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO
at Research In Motion. "Whether at work or at play, the new BlackBerry
Bold 9650 offers a truly impressive communications, multimedia and
connectivity experience."



The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone supports 3G (EVDO) networks in
North America and (HSPA/UMTS) abroad and has a full-QWERTY keyboard,
optical trackpad and built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), which makes it
possible to talk on the phone while browsing the web or sending and
receiving email. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 also includes 512 MB Flash
memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB
microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB card included.



The BlackBerry Bold 9650 fuses form and function in a striking
design and, in addition to providing premium phone and multimedia
features, it of course delivers the industry's leading mobile solution
for email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking.




Other key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone include:

• 
  Stylish design (4.4" x 2.4" x .56" and 4.8 oz.) with glossy black finish and chrome highlights


• Large (2.44") high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245
  ppi), able to display pictures, videos and web pages with impressive
  contrast and detail


• 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording


• Advanced media player for videos, pictures and music, a 3.5 mm
  stereo headset jack and support for the Bluetooth® Stereo Audio Profile
  (A2DP/AVCRP)


• BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*


• Easy mobile access to Facebook®, MySpace and Flickr®, as well as
  popular instant messaging services including BlackBerry® Messenger


• Support for BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing
  catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for
  BlackBerry smartphones


• Full HTML web browser, streaming audio and video via RTSP


• Built-in GPS with support for geotagging, BlackBerry® Maps and other mapping applications


• Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).


• Support for high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks in North America, as
  well as UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks abroad


• Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery for 5 hours of CDMA talk time
  

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone is expected to be available from
carriers in the United States beginning in May. For more information
visit www.blackberry.com/bold

Another device that we all knew we would see pretty soon has been announced at WES 2010, the BlackBerry Bold 2.  The 9650 is set to arrive on North American networks in early May.  It supports 3G, Wifi, has the optical trackpad, and comes with 512 MB of flash memory (plenty of space to support OS 6.0 and the webkit browser).  A solid release date has yet to surface, but it seems that one might be coming soon.  Hit the jump for more details and the press release.




Press Release

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone

CDMA customers get a bold new choice with powerhouse 3G
smartphone that offers premium features and performance together with
popular keyboard and trackpad, as well as support for Wi-Fi and
high-speed 3G networks around the world






Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM)
today introduced the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone - the latest
addition to the BlackBerry Bold portfolio of premium smartphones.
Sophisticated, powerful and feature-rich, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a
global smartphone for CDMA customers who want to stay connected,
productive and entertained.



"The new BlackBerry Bold 9650 is an extraordinary smartphone that we
think customers will love," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO
at Research In Motion. "Whether at work or at play, the new BlackBerry
Bold 9650 offers a truly impressive communications, multimedia and
connectivity experience."



The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone supports 3G (EVDO) networks in
North America and (HSPA/UMTS) abroad and has a full-QWERTY keyboard,
optical trackpad and built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g), which makes it
possible to talk on the phone while browsing the web or sending and
receiving email. The BlackBerry Bold 9650 also includes 512 MB Flash
memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB
microSDHC cards, with a 2 GB card included.



The BlackBerry Bold 9650 fuses form and function in a striking
design and, in addition to providing premium phone and multimedia
features, it of course delivers the industry's leading mobile solution
for email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking.




Other key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone include:

• 
  Stylish design (4.4" x 2.4" x .56" and 4.8 oz.) with glossy black finish and chrome highlights


• Large (2.44") high-resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245
  ppi), able to display pictures, videos and web pages with impressive
  contrast and detail


• 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording


• Advanced media player for videos, pictures and music, a 3.5 mm
  stereo headset jack and support for the Bluetooth® Stereo Audio Profile
  (A2DP/AVCRP)


• BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*


• Easy mobile access to Facebook®, MySpace and Flickr®, as well as
  popular instant messaging services including BlackBerry® Messenger


• Support for BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing
  catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for
  BlackBerry smartphones


• Full HTML web browser, streaming audio and video via RTSP


• Built-in GPS with support for geotagging, BlackBerry® Maps and other mapping applications


• Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).


• Support for high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks in North America, as
  well as UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks abroad


• Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery for 5 hours of CDMA talk time
  

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone is expected to be available from
carriers in the United States beginning in May. For more information
visit www.blackberry.com/bold

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the release of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, but with WES 2010 officially underway, the official announcement of this device has finally arrived.  If you have ever owned a Pearl before, you will be happy to know that RIM has made this device more powerful while still keeping true to the compact size it is known for. Hit the jump for the list of features and press release.



Press Release

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Pearl 3G Smartphone

What do you want in a mobile phone? Small? Stylist? Fast? Full-featured? How about all of the above?


Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today
announced the new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G, the smallest BlackBerry®
smartphone yet. Despite its impressively compact and elegant design,
this stylish new handset is a powerful 3G BlackBerry smartphone with
uncompromising performance and top–of-the-line features, including all
the industry-leading BlackBerry® email, messaging and social networking
capabilities that so many people love.

“The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is unlike any other smartphone in the world
and we expect a broad range of new and existing customers will be drawn
to its powerful features and compact design,” said Mike Lazaridis,
President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “Considering the fast growing
consumer interest in smartphones and the fact that more than
three-quarters of the people in the global mobile phone market are
still buying handsets with a traditional alphanumeric keypad, we think
the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G addresses a substantial market opportunity.
It allows consumers to upgrade their traditional mobile phone to a
full-featured, easy-to-use and fashionable 3G BlackBerry smartphone
that supports BlackBerry Messenger and many other apps while
maintaining a handset design and layout that is familiar and
comfortable.”

The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is a marvel of engineering
and design excellence. It’s as powerful as it is compact. Measuring
less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighing only 3.3 ounces (93g),
it still manages to pack in support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA)
networks, Wi-Fi® (b/g/n) and GPS along with a powerhouse processor that
drives visually stunning images on the sharp, high-resolution display.
It also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated
volume and media keys for added convenience, a 3.2 MP camera with flash
for quality pictures on the go, and support for up to 32 GB of personal
content.



Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone include:

• Elegant candybar design measuring 4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)


• 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory


• 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)


• Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard that enables quick and accurate typing


• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30
  hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset


• 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*


• Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry® Maps, as well as photo geotagging 


• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) - first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n'


• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards


• Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing,
  speakerphone and Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets,
  stereo headsets, car kits (including systems that support the emerging
  Bluetooth Message Access Profile standard) and other Bluetooth
  accessories


• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing
  catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry
  smartphones


• Support for BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as
  well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone** 


• BlackBerry® OS 5


• Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks


• Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks

The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone will be available in two models
and several lustrous colors. The 9100 model features a 20-key condensed
QWERTY keyboard and the 9105 model features a 14-key traditional phone
keyboard. Both models include SureType® software that can complete
words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate. The
BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is expected to launch with various
carriers beginning in May. Check with individual carriers for details
about availability and pricing. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/pearl3G.

* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.

** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that
contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is
currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the release of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, but with WES 2010 officially underway, the official announcement of this device has finally arrived.  If you have ever owned a Pearl before, you will be happy to know that RIM has made this device more powerful while still keeping true to the compact size it is known for. Hit the jump for the list of features and press release.



Press Release

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Pearl 3G Smartphone

What do you want in a mobile phone? Small? Stylist? Fast? Full-featured? How about all of the above?


Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today
announced the new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G, the smallest BlackBerry®
smartphone yet. Despite its impressively compact and elegant design,
this stylish new handset is a powerful 3G BlackBerry smartphone with
uncompromising performance and top–of-the-line features, including all
the industry-leading BlackBerry® email, messaging and social networking
capabilities that so many people love.

“The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is unlike any other smartphone in the world
and we expect a broad range of new and existing customers will be drawn
to its powerful features and compact design,” said Mike Lazaridis,
President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “Considering the fast growing
consumer interest in smartphones and the fact that more than
three-quarters of the people in the global mobile phone market are
still buying handsets with a traditional alphanumeric keypad, we think
the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G addresses a substantial market opportunity.
It allows consumers to upgrade their traditional mobile phone to a
full-featured, easy-to-use and fashionable 3G BlackBerry smartphone
that supports BlackBerry Messenger and many other apps while
maintaining a handset design and layout that is familiar and
comfortable.”

The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is a marvel of engineering
and design excellence. It’s as powerful as it is compact. Measuring
less than two inches wide (50 mm) and weighing only 3.3 ounces (93g),
it still manages to pack in support for high-speed 3G (UMTS/HSDPA)
networks, Wi-Fi® (b/g/n) and GPS along with a powerhouse processor that
drives visually stunning images on the sharp, high-resolution display.
It also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated
volume and media keys for added convenience, a 3.2 MP camera with flash
for quality pictures on the go, and support for up to 32 GB of personal
content.



Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone include:

• Elegant candybar design measuring 4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)


• 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory


• 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)


• Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard that enables quick and accurate typing


• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30
  hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset


• 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*


• Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry® Maps, as well as photo geotagging 


• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) - first BlackBerry smartphone to support 'n'


• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards


• Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing,
  speakerphone and Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets,
  stereo headsets, car kits (including systems that support the emerging
  Bluetooth Message Access Profile standard) and other Bluetooth
  accessories


• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing
  catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry
  smartphones


• Support for BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as
  well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone** 


• BlackBerry® OS 5


• Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks


• Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks

The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone will be available in two models
and several lustrous colors. The 9100 model features a 20-key condensed
QWERTY keyboard and the 9105 model features a 14-key traditional phone
keyboard. Both models include SureType® software that can complete
words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate. The
BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is expected to launch with various
carriers beginning in May. Check with individual carriers for details
about availability and pricing. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/pearl3G.

* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.

** Certain music files may not be supported, including files that
contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is
currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

RIM, with the help of Sweet Caesar inc., has released the official mobile guide for WES 2010. This guide will be great for those attending, and will keep those who aren't attending, partially up-to-date. Here's a list of the apps features:

• View the full list of breakout sessions


• Ability to look up specific details such as Speakers, Sessions and Sponsors.


• Synchronize your scheduled sessions from your desktop and the application, as well as with your calendar. This is great, the ability to carry around your WES schedule so you make sure you don't miss a thing!


• It allows the persons to fill out breakout session surveys, review conference maps, as well as keep up to day with the conference blogs all of which are built in.

RIM, with the help of Sweet Caesar inc., has released the official mobile guide for WES 2010. This guide will be great for those attending, and will keep those who aren't attending, partially up-to-date. Here's a list of the apps features:

• View the full list of breakout sessions


• Ability to look up specific details such as Speakers, Sessions and Sponsors.


• Synchronize your scheduled sessions from your desktop and the application, as well as with your calendar. This is great, the ability to carry around your WES schedule so you make sure you don't miss a thing!


• It allows the persons to fill out breakout session surveys, review conference maps, as well as keep up to day with the conference blogs all of which are built in.