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  • Garmin introduces 'Lifetime of Navigation' plan for GPS-equipped BlackBerry handsets

    Having GPS integrated into your handset is one thing. But, having to pay for monthly navigation service just isn't something most people look forward to doing. So, to help ease the burden of navigating around town with your GPS-equipped BlackBerry smartphone, Garmin has introduced their new "Lifetime of Navigation" service. The navigation hardware giant is now [...]

  • BlackBerry users get 1GB free online storage with Cortado and Box.net

    As RIM's BlackBerry smartphones keep overtaking Palm Treos in the enterprise world and finding traction outside of the corporate environment, BlackBerry users will be facing an ever-increasing need to store and access secure data. To that end, Cortado has announced that they are giving BlackBerry users 1GB of free online storage. In partnership with Box.net, [...]

  • BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP5 overview

    Research In Motion is set to release their BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP5 platform next Friday, February 29th and BoyGenius got his hands on the slides from RIM's platform overview. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP5 platform is an enterprise mobile messaging solution from Research In Motion and the new release will bring a host of [...]

  • Google announces new 'My Location' service for Google Maps Mobile - find yourself without GPS

    Maps are great if you know exactly where you’re currently located, but what good are they when you’re completely lost? Navizon is a great solution to help locate your approximate position based on cell-tower signal triangulation (we’ve been using on our iPhones with great results for some time now), and now Google is treading all over their turf. With Google’s announcement of their new “My Location” service on compatible phones with Google Maps for Mobile marks the launch of a public test of the new faux-GPS position location feature. Google says they’ve compiled a database of cell-tower locations through previous Google Maps users, and has employed some “algorithms” (we call them “triangulation equations”) to quickly give Google Maps for Mobile users a fairly accurate lock of their current position. By simply pressing ‘0′ on your keypad, the service can pinpoint locations to within several meters in optimal condition - presumably with at least three cell-towers in range. The “My Location” service is available for free to anyone with Google Maps for Mobile and a compatible cellphone - its in open beta testing, but is available to most BlackBerry, S60, and Windows Mobile users. Users with integrated GPS receivers can use the new “My Location” service for Google Maps Mobile to complement their satellite position-fix when buildings or mountains obscure the line-of-sight required for a GPS signal-lock. Head on over to Google’s download page to find out if your phone is compatible with the upgrade. [Via: Reuters ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Google Maps mobile goes UK; Adds GPS supportTI announces new GPS chipGoogle Maps now native on Windows MobileGoogle Phone = MVNO using O2's network in the UK + Nokia + Google's secret sauceGPS location data on your iPhone - kinda, sorta

  • Verizon announces new cheap unlimited data plans for BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2.0

    Verizon Wireless is gearing up for the release of their BlackBerry Pearl 8130 by slashing prices on their data plans. Pearl 2.0 hopefuls on Verizon’s EVDO network can expect to get their fill of email and web surfing for just $29.99 when bundled with a voice plan - $34.99 as a stand alone, unlimited data plan. It’s nowhere near T-Mobile’s $10 a month unlimited BlackBerry email plan (or their $20 unlimited web and email plan ), but if 3G web surfing and unrivaled coverage area are your thing, Verizon Wireless is your best bet. Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Verizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowSprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next monthRIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPST-Mobile gets cheap with new data and BlackBerry plansVerizon announces four new handsets - Juke, Pearl, Venus, Voyager

  • Sprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next month

    As we expected , Sprint has announced their intent to launch the RIM BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 next month. Following on Verizon Wireless’s holiday lineup announcement, the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 will be bringing a built-in GPS, that cool trackball pearl, SureType keyboard (not our cup of tea, but some people like it) and 2 megapixel camera to Sprint’s CDMA network in time for the holiday shopping season.Sprint will be packing their BlackBerry Pearl 2 with its suite of Sprint PowerVision mobile services - Sprint TV, Sprint Music Store, Sprint Navigation, and OnDemand. With EVDO broadband speeds, we should be seeing some good stuff from Sprint’s BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2. The launch window still looks good for the Thanksgiving Day weekend, but we’ll just have to wait and see how that pans out. Pricing will be announced at launch. Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:RIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPSSprint to launch BlackBerry Pearl 2 on Thanksgiving Day weekend?Verizon announces four new handsets - Juke, Pearl, Venus, VoyagerSprint leaks pictures on Q4 2007 handset lineupBlackBerry 8830 on Sprint next month?

  • AT&T: BlackBerry 8820 GPS is fully functional, not crippled

    That’s right. The one thing we all feared with the launch of the RIM-made BlackBerry 8820 was that AT&T would have crippled the GPS module to work only with the pay-service, TeleNav. Rumors were circling the various internets regarding such GPS-crippling - and the prospect of having to pay to use a feature that was built-in drew a lot of flack. It looks like AT&T has confirmed that the now-available BlackBerry 8820 will be packed with not only WiFi, but a fully functional GPS unit. That means all you CrackBerry fans can get your GPS navigation fix (pun intended) without having to pay “the man.” So, if you’ve been waiting for more information on the BB 8820’s GPS feature before taking the plunge, consider yourself informed. Go out and snatch up that BlackBerry 8820 from AT&T today for $ 299.99 (with 2-year contract and rebates, of course)- and let us know how much you like having WiFi and GPS at your fingertips. [Via: Boy Genius Report ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T crippling their BlackBerry 8820 with limited GPS functionality?AT&T to start selling BlackBerry 8820 GPS WiFi Phone for $299BlackBerry 8820 coming to UK via OrangeMOTO RAZR 2, MOTO Q9, BlackBerry 8820… AT&T launch dates?BlackBerry 8820 coming to Spain

  • T-Mobile gets cheap with new data and BlackBerry plans

    It looks like T-Mobile is making a play for our hearts again. Already known for their incredible rates for data and voice plans, T-Mobile is raising the bar again (or lowering it, depending on how you look at it). The new unlimited data plan includes T-Mobile HotSpot access for the low, low price of $19.95 per month - an incredible deal for both road warrior and coffee-shop junkie alike. But, it doesn’t stop there, T-Mobile is giving BlackBerry users some love too. With unlimited BlackBerry email running $10 a month, we’re sure CrackBerry addicts will be jumping for joy. [Via: RCRNews ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:How to drive data plans to consumers? Go QWERTY!Get FREE MMS Messaging on your T-mobile BlackBerry!!BlackBerry 8300 vs 8800Verizon to debut BlackBerry 8830 on May 14Get FREE Incoming Calls on T-mobile!!
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