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Adore Your Android: Cover with a Case from OtterBox
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Isobar’s NFC Hackathon Winners Create Applications for Gaming, Gifting and Music Remixing
09 February 2012 5:10 PM | No CommentsBOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Isobar, a global communications agency, announced today the winners of Isobar Create 32, Silicon Valley’s first hackathon exploring Near Field Communication (NFC) technology...
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WeatherBug 2.0 for iPhone Mobile App Launches in iTunes Store
09 February 2012 12:00 PM | No CommentsGERMANTOWN, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Earth Networks SM, the owner of WeatherBug® products and services and operator of the largest weather, lightning and climate observation networks, announces...
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Digi-Key’s Android App Listed as a Top App
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Infonetics Research: Mobile Broadband, Smartphones, LTE Drive Diameter Signaling Controllers to 106% CAGR to 2016
08 February 2012 4:40 PM | No CommentsCAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Communications market research firm Infonetics Research (www.twitter.com/infonetics) on Friday released its Diameter Signaling Control Worldwide and Regional Market Size and Forecasts ...
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First Storm 2 ad huffs and puffs for attention (video)
Posted on October 29, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless
Given the timing of Storm 2's launch and the Motorola DROID's unveiling, you'd think Verizon had all but abandoned its touchscreen BlackBerry. But lo and behold, we do have a new television spot. "Who says lightning never strikes twice" -- who said it ever struck the first time? Video after the break.
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First Storm 2 ad huffs and puffs for attention (video) originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BlackBerry Storm2 to be out on October 28th if anyone cares
Posted on October 26, 2009 | No CommentsThank the cell phone gods. Verizon finally announced that the heavily leaked and previewed BlackBerry Storm2 will be available on October 28th for $179 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Let’s move on. Crunch Network: TechCrunch obsessively profiling and reviewing new Internet products and companies -
Verizon Storm2 on October 28th, BlackBerry OS 5.0 for original Storm out now
Posted on October 26, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, Software, RIM, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA, BlackBerry OS
If you have an original Storm purchased through Verizon then first, our condolences. At the risk of rubbing it in (since you're still on contract) we have to tell you that the second generation Storm2 -- the full-screen BlackBerry you should have waited for -- just got an official $179.99 (after $100 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract) October 28th release date as expected. Storm owners can, however, take solace in the BlackBerry OS 5.0 update now available for download that boasts several improvements including those keyboard and general usability enhancements we already knew were coming.Verizon Storm2 on October 28th, BlackBerry OS 5.0 for original Storm out now originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Verizon launching Storm2 on October 28 for $179.99?
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, UMTS, CDMA, BlackBerry OS
Say you're North America's largest wireless carrier -- how do you go about burying a product you're about to carry that you secretly wish didn't exist? One creative option would be to opt out of announcing it when its manufacturer does, then quietly launch it on the same day that you're announcing the phone you're calling the "must-have device of the year." Tricky, eh? Yeah, sure enough, by all appearances it seems that Verizon doesn't plan on celebrating the arrival of the Storm2 with the same fanfare it gave the Storm, despite the fact that the new device directly addresses the biggest complaints dogging the original model. It's a "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me" sort of situation, we suppose. Anyhow, it looks like pricing should come in at $179.99 on contract, though $100 of that comes in the form of a mail-in rebate that you'll get on a prepaid debit card, so you'll actually be laying out close to $300 before taxes when you march into the store on October 28. Hey, look at it this way: at least you can keep refreshing Engadget on your old Storm to learn about the Droid while you're waiting in line for the Storm2, right?
[Thanks, anonymous tipster]Verizon launching Storm2 on October 28 for $179.99? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Play with the BlackBerry Storm 2 emulator at VerizonWireless.com
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsRetail stores are finally getting in their Storm 2 dummy phones but those won't do you any good if you actually wanna use the phone's software. VZW has you covered though with a just-posted BlackBerry Storm 2 emulator that lets you click your way through the OS.
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Verizon Stores & Best Buy have BlackBerry Storm 2 dummy units, launch imminent?
Posted on October 21, 2009 | No Comments
We just got word that Verizon Stores are now receiving their BlackBerry Storm 2 dummy units and training is finally available for retail associates. All that should mean that the Storm 2's launch date is quickly approaching. November has been the target date for a while now, but with stores already prepping for the launch, availability will probably be early in the month.
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BlackBerry Storm 2 appears on Verizon pages
Posted on October 20, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless
While we haven't seen iron-clad proof of an October 21 (read: tomorrow) launch date, all signs do point to something imminent. And this next item is due to make all of you Storm 2 chasers positively giddy: yes, Verizon has posted the definitive Flash demo for the handset. So hit the read link to 'ooh' and 'ahh' your way through 360 degrees of spine-tingling render -- just try not to get dizzy.
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BlackBerry Storm 2 appears on Verizon pages originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The BlackBerry Storm 2 makes an appearance on Verizon’s website
Posted on October 20, 2009 | No Comments
Besides the CEO touting the BlackBerry Storm 2 around for some impromptu demos, Verizon hasn't exactly acknowledged the phone's existence. There have been rumors that it's because the Storm 2 still doesn't live up to Verizon's standards or it could simply be that Verizon doesn't want to take the attention off of the Motorola Droid. Whatever the case maybe, the BlackBerry Storm 2 will probably be made official sometime real soon.
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Storm 2 hitting Verizon with ‘MiFi capability?’
Posted on October 18, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless
We can't confirm this Verizon Infomanager screen at this point, but if true, when the BlackBerry Storm 2 launches on the network, one of the big touted features will be its MiFi capabilities for sharing 3G internet over WiFi. It'd be smart branding move, sure, but MiFi is also the name Novatel uses for its hardware, so either we're talking here about an application of some sort or it's just internal communications short-hand. Also mentioned here is an October 21st launch, although it's been noted by Crackberry that the date's apparently been replaced with TBA. Without a doubt, we can confidently say we'll know for sure in the next, oh, 52 hours or so.
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Read - Launch date pulledStorm 2 hitting Verizon with 'MiFi capability?' originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Mossberg and Vodafone spill all the beans on the BlackBerry Storm 2
Posted on October 15, 2009 | No Comments
The BlackBerry 9520 Storm 2 has probably the best pre-release coverage of any cell phone in history. We've seen previews and videos and pictures and more videos of the upcoming cell phone for months. RIM and Verizon haven't released a thing about the phone yet though so some key details hadn't been revealed. That is, of course, until Walt Mossberg posted his Storm 2 review last night alongside the Motorola CLIQ review and Vodafone went live with its Storm 2 launch details this morning that happened to include all the phone's specs for good measure. God bless the Internet.
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Walt Mossberg leaks the BlackBerry Storm 2
Posted on October 14, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless
Well, well, looks like Unkie Walt accidentally programmed his calendar to publish a combined preview of the Motorola CLIQ and the BlackBerry Storm 2 a little earlier than everyone else. Nothing particularly insightful on the CLIQ, but Mossy says RIM's latest is a big improvement over the original Storm -- mostly because of the revamped touchscreen, which provides "faster, smoother typing." Yep, that's pretty much what we were expecting. Walt's also high on the inclusion of WiFi and the portrait-mode keyboard, but ain't nothing gonna make that BlackBerry browser any good, and the big guy says the touch interface still feels tacked to the rapidly-aging BlackBerry OS. So Walt -- now that you've confirmed RIM and Verizon's big holiday launch, what can you tell us about pricing and availability? "Likely to appear in November at around $200," you say? Thanks, buddy. You're always so dependable. Video that we took of a broken Storm 2 prototype in May after the break, tons of pics in the gallery
Continue reading Walt Mossberg leaks the BlackBerry Storm 2
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Verizon’s CEO has been rocking the Storm 2 for weeks, demoing it to employees
Posted on October 14, 2009 | No Comments
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is no secret. We've known that a second generation touchscreen BlackBerry has been in the works for months. Actually it was probably RIM that "leaked" all the info in an effort to save face from the flop that is the original Storm. A NYT article quotes Verizon's CEO saying that he's been carrying the phone for weeks and been giving impromptu demos at Verizon Wireless retail outlets. Spoiler: employees like it.
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BlackBerry Storm 2 up to something “this week,” socially promiscuous in November
Posted on October 14, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, BlackBerry OS
The New York Times has a lengthy piece on RIM's and Verizon's failed attempt to upset the iPhone's dominance with the BlackBerry Storm launch. Interesting, but not as interesting as this little nugget:
"This week, Verizon and R.I.M. are trying again with a Storm do-over, the Storm 2."
What that means, isn't exactly clear but it would seem to point to an official Storm 2 announcement this week, possibly today. Mike Lazaridis, RIM's co-CEO was also paraphrased as saying that RIM was "about to release" version 5.0 of its BlackBerry software. Meanwhile, RIM's other CEO, Jim Balsillie, boasted of plans to "shake up the market" in November when it opens it private communication network to social network updates and entertainment content from outside sources. A move that could swiftly bring an end to the BlackBerry's "for suits only" reputation, like, totally forever.
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Vodafone announcing Storm 2 this week?
Posted on October 12, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Vodafone
We're not sure where this intel is coming from exactly, but The Guardian is flatly stating that RIM will be teaming up with Vodafone this week to officially announce the Storm 2, which -- barring unforeseen circumstances, of course -- would make it the first carrier to do so. The phone will apparently be offered starting on a £30 (about $47) plan, though it's not clear whether that'll be hefty enough of a contract to make the phone free upfront. Either way, the bigger question might be whether Vodafone and Verizon are going to consider allowing early original Storm adopters to upgrade their beleaguered devices at a discount; we'd certainly hope so, but nothing's certain with these guys.
[Via Electronista]Vodafone announcing Storm 2 this week? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BlackBerry Storm 2 accessories roll into Best Buy
Posted on October 11, 2009 | No CommentsFiled under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, Accessories
Silicone skins for the Storm 2 are starting to find their way into shipments destined to Best Buy stores around the country, another solid signal that RIM's second touchscreen effort is hitting retail sooner rather than later. What we found amusing about this first batch is that the packaging seems conflicted about what to call the thing -- 9550, Storm II (as opposed to Storm2 or Storm 2, interestingly), and even the phone's codename Odin all make appearances front and center. We suppose they're just trying to make it crystal clear what phone the skin's intended for, and with leaks going back a solid year, you've got to cover all your bases.
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BlackBerry Storm 2 accessories roll into Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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