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BlackBerry Thunder Touch Keyboard Aims to Be Best Ever: Like a Giant Button With Haptics

The BlackBerry's keyboard is an object of worship, and RIM CEO Mike Lazaridis has publicly said the iPhone's touch keyboard sucks. So, the BlackBerry Thunder's touch keyboard had better be the best one you've ever smeared your fingerprints on. According to Crackberry, it has two big tricks: The screen itself is "sort of like a big button," so it pushes in a little bit with a clicky sound, and it buzzes where you push it (localized haptics). There is one big limitation though.

In pictures: iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond

The iPhone phenomenon is well and truly in force since the launch of the iPhone 3G in Australia last month. With this in mind, competitors are clamouring for a piece of the pie and are set to begin launching potential 'iPhone killers' in a bid to derail the Apple machine. We’ve been fortunate to have two of the newest iPhone competitors in the office, along with the iPhone 3G. RIM’s BlackBerry Bold and the much anticipated HTC Touch Diamond are two smartphones that are set to compete with the iPhone 3G in Australia and around the globe. Check out our slideshow of these hot smartphones side by side! iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs B

BlackBerry Thunder media player shots surface

That’s right folks an anonymous tipster has sent us shots of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Thunder. The Thunder also known as BlackBerry 9500 will feature a huge 360×480 touch display and will apparently run on OS 4.7. This device will be a great multimedia player and could bring CDMA carriers true iPhone competition. The Thunder will run a carrier music store which similar to the iPhone’s iTunes store and will allow users to purchase songs from their device. The display on the Thunder most likely will be a glass surface similar to the iPhone.

RIM BlackBerry How To: Back Up and Restore Handheld Data

Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of losing all the data on a PC or handheld intimately knows the value of backing up personal information, whether it's an iTunes music collection, digital photo album or address book. This can be easier said than done, but BlackBerry users are in luck: The handheld data backup and restore process for Research In Motion (RIM) smartphones couldn't be simpler when you use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software, which ships with every new RIM device. MORE ON BlackBerry BlackBerry Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Your RIM Smartphone Should BlackBerry Users Demand Overtime Pay? Some Lawyers Say Yes Free BlackBerry Downloads You Don't Want to Miss BlackBerry How To: Insert, Format and Use microSD Memory Cards

NormSoft Introduces Mecrets for Safely Storing Confidential Information on iPhone and iPod touch

BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NormSoft, Inc. today announced the availability of Mecrets(TM) its first ever iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch application. Mecrets lets users safely store and access confidential information such as passwords, account numbers, and personal identification numbers using their iPhone or iPod touch. Users can have their private information with them when they need it, while keeping it safe from being compromised by others. Mecrets features a unique touch lock interface that lets owners access their stored items intuitively by dialing in a personal combination using the multi-touch display on their iPhone or iPod touch. It's just like using a standard combination lock. They can also create any private password using the standard iPhone keyboard if they prefer.

Best Buy Launches Best Buy ExpressBest Buy is testing an automated kiosk for travelers in need of purchasing consumer electronics for their trip. Best Buy Express can be found in 12 major U.S. airports and features products and prices similar to thos

MINNEAPOLIS, BUSINESS WIRE -- Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), the nation's leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced that it will begin rolling out twelve Best Buy Express(TM) automated kiosks in major airports across the U.S. as part of a pilot program. Best Buy Express kiosks will offer a variety of products and accessories at familiar store prices that will appeal to business and leisure travelers alike. Best Buy has teamed with third party ZoomSystems to launch the test.

Touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder Is BlackBerry 9500, Has Higher Res Screen Than iPhone

A bit more tricklage on RIM's "Apple Killer," the touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder: The official model number is the BlackBerry 9500, and the touchscreen is a bit higher res than the iPhone's (360x480 to 320x480). It'll be running OS 4.7.0 (the Bold runs 4.6). As we inch closer to the September release date expect to hear a lot more, since RIM's ship ain't exactly the tightest one on the seven seas. [BlackBerry News]

BlackBerry Thunder due Oct 8 with Rhapsody?

The BlackBerry Thunder now has a specific release date and over-the-air music downloads, if a leak is found to be accurate. Research in Motion's first-ever touch BlackBerry is now purportedly due to launch with Verizon on October 8th and will have access to Verizon's version of RealNetworks' Rhapsody service. The feature may supply a technical advantage over the iPhone, which is both prevented from downloading whole songs outside of Wi-Fi and must pay per track rather than getting a flat rate for songs.

8 reasons BlackBerry Thunder beats iPhone 3G

8 reasons BlackBerry Thunder beats iPhoneApple had better be enjoying iPhone 3G’s current reign as king of phones, because its crown is about to be stolen by the mighty BlackBerry Thunder. iPhone 3G was good, but Thunder is better for these eight reasons…

FlipSide5, Inc. Announces more Games Ahead of iPhone 3G Launch

FlipSide5, Inc. is expanding its native iPhone game product line with Touch Tennis and Touch Hockey. Touch Tennis is the premier arcade-style retro table tennis game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Touch Hockey is the ultimate air hockey game experience for the iPhone and iPod touch. Touch Tennis will be available on July 11, 2008 when the iTunes App Store is launched. Touch Hockey will be released in August 2008.

Best Buy to be first chain to sell coveted iPhone

Best Buy Co. will start selling the iPhone on Sept. 7, becoming first U.S. chain to do so outside of Apple Inc.'s and AT&T Inc.'s own stores. The announcement, expected today expands the availability of Apple's vaunted phone to 970 full-size stores and 16 smaller Best Buy Mobile stores. It's also a coup for the Minneapolis-based chain, which has been upgrading its cellphone departments. "We had a lot of work to do, obviously, to get in a position where Apple and AT&T would feel good about Best Buy Mobile carrying it, and that's what we've done in the last 18 months," said Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile. Best Buy also resells Apple's Mac computers and iPod media players. Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said the long-standing relationship between the companies was the reason Best Buy would now be able to sell the iPhone.

Best Buy Hosts Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend Residents in Littleton

What: Best Buy and Samsung partner to host a free consumer electronics recycling event Saturday, August 23 and on Denver's proclaimed Green Sunday, August 24 at the Southwest/Littleton Best Buy. The first 100 cars each day will receive a $5.00 Best Buy gift card. Best Buy is committed to fueling its growth worldwide as a responsible, values-driven global corporation. This means Best Buy aspires to make business decisions that are considerate of economic value to shareholders, the ethical responsibility of the enterprise and impact on people, communities and the environment. As a result, Best Buy has taken the lead on a number of environmental initiatives. We are pleased to bring our recycling initiative to Denver in conjunction with Green Sunday and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

BlackBerry Thunder: camera and music player sighted

BlackBerry Thunder’s cameraWe’re itching to get our hands on the BlackBerry Thunder, but until it’s made official by RIM, we’ll have to do with these: the latest leaked shots of its interface.

Review of Das Keyboard

My old keyboard was so crusted up with junk from years of abuse that I found myself struggling to depress most of the keys on the left side. So I decided that it was time to find a new keyboard. My plan was to steal the keyboards of my co-workers and try them out when they aren't around. But as this plan was underway, Das Keyboard asked me to review their newest keyboard. I used it for a few days to see if their website's claim of 'the best keyboard on the planet' is valid. Read on to learn more.

The Next Generation of BlackBerry Curve Waiting in the Wings

Am I the only one feeling the US users have been left out of the BlackBerry Bold launch or is this the the calm before the perfect storm? It looks like in addition to the new colors added to T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve and the Verizon Curve and Pearl, we will see some new BlackBerry devices coming to the US market in the coming months. One of them looks like will be the update to the wildly popular BlackBerry Curve, codename Javelin. The specs

EQO Among the First to Support Revolutionary New BlackBerry Bold

Users are anxious to get their hands on the newly announced BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) smartphone -- a device that takes the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. To complement the unveiling of this innovative smartphone, EQO today announced that it is one of the first mobile applications to support the Bold, releasing an enhanced version its mobile VoIP, multi-network IM and mobile messaging software that was specifically designed to take advantage of its innovative features. Having already secured a strong following in the BlackBerry community, EQO was recently named one of this year's Laptop Magazine's "Top 10 BlackBerry Applications." Bold users are certain to appreciate what tons of EQO BlackBerry users already know -- chatting with all of your IM buddies or staying in touch with friends, family and business contacts using EQO's ch

BlackBerry Thunder spotted in real photos

Research in Motion's BlackBerry Thunder touchscreen phone has at last been shown in real-world photography, courtesy of a leak by Crackberry. The device is identical to user guide drawings and other escaped images and is dominated by its touch display; four buttons underneath let RIM hide many extra software functions in menus rather than having to expose them with always-on visible buttons, as with the iPhone. The design should allow the Canadian company to implement its first touch interface without alienating most existing users.

Tip: Buy a BlackBerry from a BlackBerry

Canadian consumers-fire up your BlackBerry to buy your next one! The major Canadian electronics retailer Future Shop has an application available now that you can download to your BlackBerry and then use to make purchases directly from that device. To install the software, use Internet Explorer to visit the site here (the application doesn't work in other browsers). Plug your BlackBerry into your computer via USB and then follow the prompts. Future Shop carries a wide array of BlackBerry devices and accessories.

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days Famitsu Demo Impression

Fans who have played the main numbered titles might find the DS button layout--moving with the D-pad, selecting commands with the X button--a little bit like being lost at sea. But, even that is only right at the start. In no time the discomfort fades and you feel like you're playing "Kingdom Hearts". The most unusual part is using the lower touch screen to change perspectives. While your left thumb is on the D-pad controlling movement, your right thumb manages the touch panels to regulate the point of view. It's quite an original way of controlling things (though it's possible this will change over development). The battle system is very simple with nothing unusual about it. However, gone is the system where magic used MP. Instead, we saw that commands like Fire had a number beside them, showing that each command is now governed by a lim

Best Buy to Sell iPhones: The Symbiosis Grows

Best Buy (BBY) will start selling Apple’s iPhone in its stores and the relationship between the two parties has become quite symbiotic. For Apple (AAPL), Best Buy is a great distribution channel–Apple Stores are typically located in metropolitan areas and consumers may not stumble on an AT&T (T) store. Meanwhile, Apple is just solidifying an existing Mac distribution partnership with Best Buy by adding the iPhone. - The iPhone will be sold at Best Buy Mobile, which has been rolled out to its 970 stores. Best Buy sells Macs at 600 stores.

Ready, set...reconnect, with Best Buy's BIG Reunion!

Best Buy continues its support of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a new initiative reconnecting long lost "Bigs" and "Littles" MONTREAL, July 3 /CNW/ - The chance for past Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors to reconnect with long lost "Littles" is just a click away! Would you like to know what your Big or Little is doing today? Have you ever thought of reuniting with your former Big or Little, but were not sure how to go about it? Throughout the month of July, former Bigs and Littles are encouraged to visit Best Buy's BIG Reunion website at www.BestBuy.ca/BigReunion and register with Big Brothers Big Sisters ALUMNI. Once registered, alumni members will have the opportunity to complete an online Reconnection Request and participate in Best Buy's BIG Reunion.

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Smartphones are Pretty in Pink

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry® smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8330 and the BlackBerry® Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Smartphones are Pretty in Pink

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry(R) smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 and the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

Apple quietly releases iPod touch 1.1.5 update

While some forward-thinking individuals were dropping $10 to purchase the iPod touch 2.0 software update, Apple quietly issued a free iPod touch 1.1.5 update. If you own an iPod touch that hasn’t been updated to version 2.0 and would like the update, just plug your iPod touch into your Mac and decline the 2.0 update. iTunes will then inform you that the 1.1.5 update is available for download and installation.

Apple quietly releases iPod touch 1.1.5 update

While some forward-thinking individuals were dropping US$10 to purchase the iPod touch 2.0 software update, Apple quietly issued a free iPod touch 1.1.5 update. If you own an iPod touch that hasn't been updated to version 2.0 and would like the update, just plug your iPod touch into your Mac and decline the 2.0 update. iTunes will then inform you that the 1.1.5 update is available for download and installation.

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