BlackBerry Curve 9630 OS 7.0.0.224 Found Online

The unreleased devices keep on getting OS updates but now we have unannounced devices getting them at the same time. Ashley pointed out that the BlackBerry Curve 9360 now has OS 7.0.0.244 available. Not much most people can do with this OS but if you guys are looking for one of these prerelease devices let us know.

You can pick up OS 7.0.0.224 for the BlackBerry Curve 9360 @ fileserve.com

Warning: This OS will not install on any other BlackBerry besides the one mentioned above and is not an official release.If you do not know how to upgrade your BlackBerry OS please start by reading this step by step guide.Don’t forget to delete the vendor.xml file located in c:program files>common files>research in motion>apploader to install it on a different carriers device. Don’t forget our usual warnings: do not download and install these updates if you don’t know what you’re doing. Incorrect procedure or just bad luck could render your BlackBerry inoperative or unstable.

Via: bbreview

Official OS v5.0.0.1062 for BlackBerry Tour 9630 released by China Mobile

China Mobile released official OS v5.0.0.1062 this weekend for you lucky BlackBerry Tour owners so fire up Desktop Manager and get to upgrading. Even though this is an official OS, be sure to use caution and do a back-up before installing. And if you’re not on China Mobile, make sure you delete that vendor.xml file. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

Download OS v5.0.0.1062 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630

Gist for BlackBerry now available for additional devices

Gist for BlackBerry has been updated to support additional devices. Previously the app was only available for the BlackBerry Torch, but the new update brings support for the Bold 9700/9780, Bold 9900/9930, Style 9670 and Tour 9630. Gist was acquired by RIM a few weeks back and good things should be on the horizon beyond their BlackBerry app (think integration). Gist is a great contact management tool that lets you keep all of your contact info across all networks in one neat place. Use the BlackBerry app to access the info and login from the web to tweak to your hearts content. Gist is available free in BlackBerry App World.

More information/download of Gist for BlackBerry or click the QR Code below from your Blackberry Smartphone

[qrcode pix=170]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/42426?lang=en[/qrcode]

via:CB

Bank of America trialing Mobile Wallet program, uses NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphones

According to a BGR source, Bank of America has started inviting select customers to trial its new Mobile Wallet payment service program based on NFC technology. The program only works with BlackBerry smartphones at this point, and in order to make your existing phone NFC-capable, Bank of America is sending testers a new battery cover in addition to a microSD card. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8530; BlackBerry Bold 9000, 9650 and 9700; and BlackBerry Tour 9630 are all supported devices. Payments can be made at any location where Mastercard’s PayPass is accepted, and the program will become active very shortly “this Spring.” We have a couple shots of the program materials after the break!

 

Via: BGR.com

 

Free International Calling on BlackBerry with Rebtel

Looking for a new way to make free international calls using your BlackBerry?  Rebtel has released their app for BlackBerry, which looks to target users of Skype.  The Rebtel BlackBerry app runs in the background and connects all your international calls through Rebtel.  You just call as usual from your regular BlackBerry dial pad or address book.  You also get access to free calls and cheap international SMS, just using your local minutes with your carrier, WiFi is not required.

The Rebtel for Blackberry application is compatible with BlackBerry OS 5.0 or later.  It has been tested on: Curve 8520, 8530, 8900, Bold 9000, 9650, 9700, Storm 9550 and Tour 9630.  You can download the app now by going to App World or GetJar and searching for Rebtel.

Visa Mobile app available for BlackBerry – Access money saving offers on your device!

Visa has released a new mobile application for BlackBerry to help you take advantage of special offers on shopping and services. The app is free and available in BlackBerry App World. Once you download it, you create your account from within the app. Choose which offer categories you want to see and you’re all set; as they become available, the service sends merchant discounts and special offers to you via the app. These can be redeemed at retail locations, online, or by telephone through merchant call centers. This eliminates the need for you to present a paper coupon at the point of sale. You do need to link your Visa card to the app in order to take advantage of the offers. You can also access maps and directions to nearby locations of select merchants providing offers and ATMs that accept Visa.

If you regularly use your Visa to make purchases online or in retail stores, this may be a convenient way for you to save some money.The Visa mobile app is currently only compatible with BlackBerry 85xx, 9000, and 89xx/9630/9700 with at least OS 5.0. (No indication if it works on BB6 yet.) Unfortunately this app is currently only available in the USA. Sorry folks.

For more information and to download the Visa Mobile App from BlackBerry App World
More information from the Visa website

Source: CB

Official OS 5.0.0.1030 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 now available from Sprint

 

 

Still clinging to that Tour 9630? Looking to upgrade your OS? Well you’re in luck. Sprint has released OS 5.0.0.1030 for the taking. Its not quite OS 6 (you’ll need to upgrade to a Bold 9650 for that) but its an update none the less. If you’re on a different carrier just delete the vendor file after installing and have at it.

Download OS 5.0.0.1030 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Sprint

Sprint releases official OS 5.0.0.983 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630

BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners we’ve not forgotten about you, nor has Sprint. OS 5.0

.0.983 has gone official for your device and can now be downloaded direct from the Sprint BlackBerry download page or via OTA. We’ve known for a while now the update set to arrive. But no that it is here; you might as well grab the download and get updated.

• Click Here To Download The Official OS 5.0.0.983 For The BlackBerry Tour 9630 From Sprint>>

BlackBerry Storm 3 codenamed Monaco; BlackBerry Montana a touchscreen Bold?!

First things first, we’re slapping the big ol’ rumor tag on this one.  Take it all with a grain of salt. In fact make it rock salt because at this point none of this is fully confirmed.  New rumors have been suggesting a couple of new devices that are now in the works at Research In Motion, one of which we may have gotten a sneak peak at previously and another that may just be a total rehashing of what once was Magnum/Dakota.

That said, let’s clear a few things up while we’re at it.  The BlackBerry Storm 2 (9570) refresh was often referred to as the BlackBerry Storm 3 whether or not that was ever the intention we do not know but now that it’s been pretty much taken out of the picture as far as we know, that leaves the slot open for a real BlackBerry Storm 3 device (most likely, this one).   Every device needs a codename to go along with it and the BlackBerry Storm 3 has now been suggested as taking on the name Monaco internally.   When it comes to specifications for the device well, we’re not even going to suggest any at this point because really it would all just be speculation on our part and we don’t think adding to the rumors will do anyone any good.  So, until we can confirm indefinitely you all can speculate along with us.

Moving on now, a lot of talk has been generated over the past few days about the BlackBerry 9900 aka Pluto.  This numeric offering is far from new as you can tell from the linked article.  Its actually been floating around since even before the BlackBerry 9630 was released and got many folks into a tizzy expecting a Bold touchscreen device.  What ever became of it? Well, it was revealed as the Dakota/Magnum which never actually saw the light of day beyond it’s prototype, and now its popped up again for better or worse.  Codename this time? Montana.  Given the past history tied to this device and codename we’re not going to be holding our breath for information on it.  Either Research In Motion is digging up a device that was shelved long ago and redoing it or the rumors of Montana are just simply a little off base. Alas, that’s the joy of rumors.  Personally, if I had too pick one out of these two rumors to be true– I’m rolling with the information about the BlackBerry Storm 3 what about you all?

Source: BBLeaks

Kristen Stewart Has a New BlackBerry Has a New BlackBerry

Gone is the Pink Curve 8330 — Kristen is now using what looks to be either the BlackBerry Tour 9630 or BlackBerry Bold 9650 equipped with a hefty black casing — at least Kristen can avoid having a Mischa Barton moment.

via:cbs