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RIM Makes a Bold Move with New BlackBerry

For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the admirable BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone. Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry® smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY* keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smar

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Bold Smartphone

For customers seeking a smartphone that makes a bold statement, Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today introduced the admirable BlackBerry? Bold(TM) smartphone. Crafted from premium materials, inside and out, that radiate elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals and power users unprecedented functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry? smartphone. It is the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi?, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. From its lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leather-like backplate, to its stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY(i) keyboard, the BlackBerry Bold smar

RIM makes a Bold BlackBerry debut

You may know it as the RIM BlackBerry 9000, but on Sunday, Research In Motion officially took the wraps off the highly anticipated smartphone, complete with a new name. The "Bold" is in reference to the smartphone's gorgeous display, but it's also bold in that it represents a number of new moves for the company. Oh, BlackBerry Bold, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways.

RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold

Research In Motion (RIM) has launched the new BlackBerry Bold smartphone, targeting business professionals and power users. Boasted as the first BlackBerry smartphone that supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world, Bold comes with integrated GPS, Wi-Fi and multi-media features. The device sports a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and leather-like backplate and a full qwerty keyboard. Apart from support for HSDPA and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) networks, the BlackBerry Bold's 624 MHz mobile processor enables e-mail attachments downloads, streaming video or rendering web pages. The BlackBerry Bold also includes 128 MB Flash memory and 1 GB on-board storage memory, as well as a microSD/SDHC memory card slot. The handset integrates phone, email, messaging, organizer and browser.

RIM Makes a Bold Statement With BlackBerry Bold

Let’s face it: smartphone news nowadays seems to center on the iPhone, even if some analysts don’t label it a smartphone. And with the iPhone’s upcoming Exchange support, RIM has to be feeling some heat, despite its dominance in the Enterprise market. The BlackBerry Bold (known during development as the BlackBerry 9000) has been labeled by some as an “iPhone killer,” but it’s not really that so much as a device aimed at keeping BlackBerry on top of the Enterprise game.

RIM introduces the BlackBerry Bold

RIM introduces the BlackBerry Bold Research In Motion (RIM) is introducing the BlackBerry Bold smartphone, the first BlackBerry smartphone to support tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world plus integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities.

RIM Launches New BlackBerry Certification Program Extends reliable, comprehensive certification testing to IT professionals around the world in support of the industry leading BlackBerry platform

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced a new BlackBerry(R) Certification Program that will extend a reliable, comprehensive certification testing service in support of the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform. The new BlackBerry Certification Program is intended to provide an empirical means of measuring and validating the real world skills and knowledge used in planning, administering and supporting BlackBerry product deployments. The program, which is designed for IT professionals and consultants as well as wireless carriers and other BlackBerry partners, will be available in 135 countries.

RIM Unveils Blackberry Bold 9000 Smartphone

Canadian wireless device company Research in Motion (RIM) has made RIM's Blackberry Bold 9000 Smartphoneannouncement about the launching of its latest computer-cum-phone capable device, named Blackberry Bold 9000.

Microsoft and RIM to Bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry

Microsoft and Research In Motion (RIM) have announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, the companies say that BlackBerry smartphone customers will enjoy easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform. The integration of Windows Live services into the BlackBerry platform will allow customers who use Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their BlackBerry smartphone to benefit from the BlackBerry platform architecture with the ability to communicate in real-time using push technology, and offering an exceptional mobile communications experience. Customers will also be able to seamlessly access their Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger account

RIM Launches BlackBerry Bold

For business pros and consumers across the country that are Smartphone aficionados, one of the most recognizable and popular devices is the BlackBerry. RIM announced its latest BlackBerry handset today called the BlackBerry Bold.

RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold/BlackBerry 9000

Research in Motion officially took the wraps off the highly anticipated and much-rumored smartphone, complete with a new name. The "Bold" is in reference to the smartphone's gorgeous display, but it's also bold in that it represents a number of new moves for the company. Pricing will also depend on the carrier, but RIM is guessing it will be in the $300 to $400 range and expected worldwide availability is "this summer."

Telenor launches RIM's BlackBerry wireless solution in Serbia

The BlackBerry wireless solution from wireless solutions provider Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM) has been launched to customers of mobile operator Telenor, in Serbia, combining smartphones, software and services to enable easy wireless access to e-mail, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and other business and lifestyle applications. RIM said Telenor is offering the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and BlackBerry 8820 smartphones at launch, with both offering push-based wireless access to e-mail; e-mail integration with supported business and personal e-mail accounts; phone, browser, organiser; SMS, MMS, Instant Messaging support; built-in Global Positioning System (GPS); and advanced media player for music and video.

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]

Microsoft and RIM to bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry smartphone customers

Microsoft and RIM to bring Windows Live Services to BlackBerry smartphone customers Microsoft Corp. and Research In Motion (RIM) have announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones. As a result of this collaboration, BlackBerry smartphone customers will have easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

RIM keeps mum on BlackBerry Bold plans for Asia Pacific

QUEZON City, Philippines -- Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the popular BlackBerry handheld devices, was mum about plans for its newly launched BlackBerry Bold for the Asia Pacific region, in particular the Philippines.

BlackBerry 9000 will get iTunes sync

Smartphone fans are excited about yesterday's announcement of the Blackberry 9000, aka Blackberry Bold, aka Research In Motion's iPhone killer. But Blackberry users are a different breed than iPhone users--the Blackberry's reason for existence is always-connected e-mail, and Blackberry users tend to be all business, afraid of being out of touch for even a moment. (An old friend in Washington D.C.--where Blackberry users are legion--had to make a vow after her third child was born not to check her e-mail after 6 p.m.)

PS3 BlackBerry Skin: Pretend You've Got a BlackBerry Bold

We're not the only ones who've noticed the resemblance between the BlackBerry Bold's new UI and Sony icons and the PS3's XMB. So if you want a taste of that on your BlackBerry Curve or 8800 without upgrading, you can just grab this pretty solid PS3 skin by CS Designs. It's $7, but that's cheaper than the Bold will be. [Crackberry]

Update: RIM-Thomson Reuters To Launch $150 Million Mobile App Fund; BlackBerry Bold Debuts

If Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) can do it, then so can we. Just a few weeks after Apple announced its $100 million iFund dedicated to applications for the iPhone and iPod touch platforms, RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) said today that along with media giant Thomson Reuters (NASDAQ: TRIN) it was planning to launch a $150 million venture capital fund that would invest in mobile applications and services for the BlackBerry platform and other mobile platforms. Canadian VC firms JLA Ventures and RBC Venture Partners will co-manage the fund. Unlike Apple, RIM said its fund would be open to all mobile platforms, not just for the BlackBerry. In a sign that it wanted to break away from its business roots, it also said it would consider both consumer and corporate applications.

RIM to include SAP software on BlackBerrys

Germany-based enterprise software developer SAP and Canada-based mobile device manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) have signed a co-innovation partnership agreement to change the way people work, by enabling anytime, anywhere mobile access to SAP enterprise applications through the BlackBerry platform. The first output expected from this new partnership is a BlackBerry smartphone client that will merge the power of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application with core BlackBerry smartphone applications, including the BlackBerry Email, Address Book and Calendar applications. As part of the work delivered through the partnership, RIM will enhance its framework for building intuitive, workflow-enabled mobile applications for the BlackBerry platform.

BlackBerry goes Bold with super-3G

Unveiled on Monday, the BlackBerry Bold - also known as the BlackBerry 9000 - includes not only tri-band HSDPA but also integrated GPS and 802.11a/b/g wi-fi. It is not the first BlackBerry to use any kind of 3G at all - that honour would go to the 8707v, which came out in 2006 - but such connectivity has been extremely rare in BlackBerry devices since then, with the slower Edge standard being used instead.

RIM Announces New BlackBerry Developer Conference

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM) today announced plans to launch a new annual developer conference. The BlackBerry? Developer Conference will provide commercial and corporate developers from around the world with opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in building powerful, world-class applications on the market-leading BlackBerry? platform. The BlackBerry Developer Conference is planned for the week of October 20, 2008 in Santa Clara, California.

RIM Launches New BlackBerry Certification Program

Research In Motion announced a new BlackBerry Certification Program that will extend a reliable, comprehensive certification testing service in support of the BlackBerry wireless platform. The new BlackBerry Certification Program is intended to provide an empirical means of measuring and validating the real world skills and knowledge used in planning, administering and supporting BlackBerry product deployments. The program, which is designed for IT professionals and consultants as well as wireless carriers and other BlackBerry partners, will be available in 135 countries.

RIM and Microsoft establish agreement to provide Windows Live services on BlackBerry devices

An agreement has been established between wireless solutions provider Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) and software company Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT) to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones, enabling BlackBerry users to benefit from easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an improved level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

RIM and Microsoft establish agreement to provide Windows Live services on BlackBerry devices

An agreement has been established between wireless solutions provider Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) and software company Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT) to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones, enabling BlackBerry users to benefit from easy mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an improved level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry platform.

Is BlackBerry Bold an iPhone killer?

More than one pundit has already called the BlackBerry Bold (known during development as the BlackBerry 9000) an "iPhone killer." But that's not the mission of the new super-BlackBerry announced today by Research In Motion. Even as Apple's iPhone has taken the US, if not the rest of the world, by storm over the past 10 months, RIM, which pitches its products primarily to business markets, has enjoyed a fabulously successful year.

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