http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/27/pearl.flip.8230.at.bell/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0902/bellpearlflip.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Canadian wireless provider Bell has recently began offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230, becoming the first carrier in the world to offer the new handset, which comes with a GPS sensors instead of the 8220's Wi-Fi module and an expected switch to CDMA with EVDO for 3G data. The handset is priced at just $30 (CAD) when buyers opt for a three-year contract that includes a minimum $45 per month vo... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/27/pearl.flip.8230.at.bell/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/12/verizon.phone.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0902/verizonleaksml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon appears to be preparing to launch the LG 9600 Versa, Nokia 7205 Intrigue, HTC Touch Diamond and a CDMA version of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip, according to a leaked presentation caught by Engadget. An earlier report suggested the Versa initially would launch at Best Buy Mobile on February 22nd, with a Verizon Wireless release expected around the same time. The handset can be used as a clamsh... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/12/verizon.phone.leak/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/04/rim.prepaid.bberry.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/blackberrypearlflip8220.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A leak today stemming from BGR suggests Research in Motion is launching a major effort to offer prepaid BlackBerry phones and the relevant data service. Already in use by Indonesia, the company is pitching a prepaid BlackBerry server to carriers in North America and elsewhere to serve customers who would want the push e-mail and other smartphone level services but for customers who either only us... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/04/rim.prepaid.bberry.leak/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/03/bberry.pearl.flip.rogers/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/blackberrykickstart-rogersleak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Rogers today became the second North American carrier to pick up the BlackBerry Pearl Flip. The clamshell carries the same updated BlackBerry OS, two-megapixel camera and EDGE data of the stock Flip but takes advantage of its built-in Wi-Fi for Rogers' TalkSpot calling service, which like T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home bridges calls between GSM and Wi-Fi to save on calling time or to improve reception i... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/03/bberry.pearl.flip.rogers/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/21/blackberry.app.store/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/blackberrystorm-appcenter.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Research in Motion today confirmed the existence of its rumored BlackBerry Application Center, the company's attempt to parallel the iPhone's App Store. The portal will serve as a central hub for BlackBerry owners looking to download and manage apps instead of the web downloads and separate stores used before. Like Apple's offering, customers can buy directly from the software and apply upgrades... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/21/blackberry.app.store/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/20/pac.crest.on.blackberry/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/blackberrypearlflip8220.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Shares of Research in Motion plummeted Monday after a Pacific Crest report cautioned that the company's BlackBerry's sales would likely prove underwhelming. Calling the cellphone producer's likely results "slightly disappointing," the analyst group cautions that the Pearl Flip's sales have been at most average. The estimates if accurate are particularly damaging for RIM, which depends on the Pea... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/20/pac.crest.on.blackberry/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/20/bberry.9220.and.9900.slips/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0810/blackberrycurve8900-leak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />RIM has already outlined most if not all of its phone release plans for next year, a leak of a Rogers Wireless roadmap to BGR says. In addition to getting the Curve 8900 (Javelin) in the first quarter of the year, the Canadian provider will also allegedly receive two devices briefly mentioned in the past. Codenamed the Magnum, the BlackBerry 9220 should appear in the summer and add HSPA-based 3G... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/20/bberry.9220.and.9900.slips/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/13/blackberry.pearl.flip/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/blackberrypearlflip8220.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />T-Mobile on Monday announced that the first BlackBerry flip phone ñ the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 -- is now available in the U.S., exclusively from T-Mobile. Originally announced in early September, the new BlackBerry Pearl Flip smartphone includes the same features as the BlackBerry Pearl, but adds a "spacious" keyboard for improved typing and dialing. The 3.6oz device is only 3.9" x 1.96" x 0.6... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/13/blackberry.pearl.flip/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/02/t.mo.pearl.flip.price.leak/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/blackberrypearlflip8220.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />T-Mobile USA's version of the Pearl Flip 8220 will only cost slightly less than the Curve when it goes on sale, a T-Mobile rep claims in a forum post at TmoNews. The BlackBerry clamshell will purportedly sell for $150 for new users agreeing to a two-year contract and should climb to $200 for one-year plans. Existing subscribers who qualify for a full upgrade will pay $18 more to trade up, while ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/02/t.mo.pearl.flip.price.leak/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/01/best.buy.leaks.phone.dates/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/bestbuyleak4.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Some leaked screenshots of Best Buyës inventory system reveal the ship dates for a few upcoming smartphones, including an unlocked Palm Treo Pro, T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 in red and the T-Mobile G1. All three are listed as arriving in Best Buy stores as of October 26, though the T-Mobile G1 will apparently not be sold by the electronics retailer until November 16th.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/01/best.buy.leaks.phone.dates/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:50:00 GMT