Blackberry 9500 Thunder

The iPhone rival handset from Research in Motion (RIM), the BlackBerry 9500 Thunder is reportedly going to be launched in Q3 2008 according to the Wall Street Journal. Verizon will get the exclusive launch rights for the U.S., while the rest of the world will at least initially be able to grab the gorgeous device through one of many Vodafone's subsidiaries.

Release date is set for Q3 2008, so I guess it will probably be somewhere around September. Roughly at that time, Sony Ericsson will release XPERIA, 3G iPhone may also be announced, and suddenly buying a mobile phone goes from complex to ultra-complex decision with the 3G iPhone & HTC Touch Diamond also vying for attention.

BlackBerry Curve II

BlackBerry® email, messaging, and organizer in one sleek design

The smallest, lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry® available
Trackball navigation
2.0 Mega pixel camera with flash and 5x digital zoom
Bluetooth® Wireless 2.0 with stereo headset support
New! BlackBerry® spell checker
Extended Batter life
Integrated AT&T Navigator GPS™
Fast HTML browser to surf the web

BlackBerry 9100

BlackBerry 9100 came out yesterday:When we talk about BlackBerry, we should first think of is the QWERTY keyboard, business models,BlackBerry also launched BlackBerry Pearl series had SureType keyboard. Recently, BlackBerry 9700, after the official sale, the other a 9 Series BlackBerry 9100 has also come to light.

Although only the image exposed, there is no detailed parameters of this phone, but this phone is still surprised us. This phone also canceled before the trackball, instead of using optical touch pad, but the SureType keyboard is a continuation of the Pearl family style.

BlackBerry Secret Codes

Decibel meter.
Displays your signal strength in decibels, instead of bars.
Hold "Alt" and press "N", "M", "L", "L" (repeat to reverse the effect).
Address Book file verification.
Checks the data in your Address Book for inconsistencies.
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "V", "A", "L", "D".
Address Book data structure rebuild.
Forces a data structure re-build in the Address Book...
In the Address Book, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "L", "D".
View source code.
Displays the source code of a Web page.
In the Browser, hold "Alt" and press "R", "B", "V", "S".
Help Me! menu.
Provides crucial technical information about your device, for when seeking technical support or help in forums...
Hold "Alt" and (left) "shift", then press "H".
IMEI display.
Displays your device's international mobile equipment identity (IMEI - your serial number) on-screen... Also works from all other GSM handsets.
Type "*", "#", "0", "6", "#" on the Home screen.
"Soft" reset.
Performs a "soft" reset of your device; the equivalent of doing a "battery pull" (ie. Removing the battery for a few seconds).
Press-and-hold "Alt", then press-and-hold (left) "shift", then press-and-hold "Del".
Event Log.
Displays event logs of all the system-level events that occur on your device...
Hold "Alt" and press "L", "G", "L", "G".
All of these secrets have been tested on the BlackBerry 8800 and BlackBerry Curve 8300; .
In some cases, you will need to be on the Home screen when you enter these codes...
Key shortcuts:
A or C = phonebook
S = search
F = phone profiles
W or B = browser
H = help
K = locks the keys
L = calendar
V = messages
M = messages folder
R = alarm
T = tasks
U = calculator
I = applications
O = options
P = phone
Some new additions thanks to the contributions in this thread:
T - Top of page (in browser)
B - Bottom of page (in browser)
Space - Page down (in browser)
ALT + Right Shift + Del = hard reset
D - Memo pad
U - Switch between hide/unhide in title bar (in browser)
ALT + NMLL = numbers instead of bars for signal strength.

How To Enter the Unlock Codes on a BlackBerry

All models of BlackBerry

1 - Go to the menu, then Settings Menu -> Select Advanced options => and then Sim card.
2 - While holding down the SHIFT key, type MEPD or (MEPPD combines for Vodafone)
3 - You should now see the five categories listed lock.
4 - While holding down the SHIFT key, type MEP2 or (MEPP2 handsets for Vodafone)
5 - Release the Shift key.
6 - You are now invited to enter the Network MEP code (it will also be the number of attempts left)
7 - Enter the code
8 - Enter Return / Enter
9 - The device must be unlocked

T-mobile:BlackBerry Models

1 - In Home screen, click the Tools icon. The Options screen appears.
2 - Select Settings icon.
3 - Scroll to SIM Card and select it. You should see the phone number and and identification number of the SIM card.
4 - Type ‘mepd’ to display the first five levels of SIM locking.
T-Mobile uses the network to lock network should display Active. All other states must be disabled
note: For the Blackberry 7100t you press "P" twice when entering the mepd 'and' mep2 "for steps 4 and 5..
5 - Type ‘mep2′ to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code (Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2)
6 - Enter the unlock code network
7 - Press ENTER and reboot handheld.

iPhone May Overtake the Blackberry Market Share in 2011

In the last few years, the  iPhone and Blackberry market has risen significantly. However, recently, Apple has been leading RIM in their market.  It’s possible by 2011 that Apple will overtake Rim in the market totaly. Of all the mobile phones out there, Apple and RIM account for 50% of the phones. Some of the the reasons that iPhones may overtake the Blackberry market are: People find the  iPhone more attractive because of  Apple’s ecosystem of products and services; With the end of AT&T exclusivity with the iPhone, there will be more people getting the phone.

RIM Pearl 8100

Canadian BlackBerry mobile phone manufacturer RIM is reportedly creating a super secret rival to the Apple iPhone, and it has been codenamed “AK” as in “Apple Killer.” The BlackBerry 9000 made a few waves with being delayed, and certain rumours had the BlackBerry 9000 handset sporting a touch-screen has now disappeared.

However this doesn’t mean RIM has given up on producing their own touch-screen version to compete in the smartphone/touch-screen markets, and Independent software developers are saying RIM has the “AK” under development.
So could the next generation BlackBerry 9100 become the BlackBerry “AK?” We will eventually find out undoubtedly, but one thing is for sure, RIM will be launching some type of touch-screen device in the near future. Touch-screens are the latest “in thing” everyone wants one, but RIM needs to remember what LG is already aware of, the UI is really the deal maker or breaker.

Obviously Apple has the leading iPhone UI, however RIM could just come to the market offering enterprising integration along with high specification hardware, and if they can then the Apple iPhone could see some serious competition.

3001#12345#* and tap Call. Enter Field Mode.
Field mode reveals many of the inner settings of your iPhone, specifically up-to- date network and cell information.

*#06# Displays your IMEI. No need to tap Call.
IMEI is the unique identifier for your cell phone hardware. Together with your SIM information it identifies you to the provider network.

BlackBerry touch mobile

With a single click, WPtouch transforms your WordPress blog into an iPhone application-style theme, complete with ajax loading articles and effects, when viewed from an iPhone, iPod touch, Android or BlackBerry touch mobile device.

The admin panel allows you to customize many aspects of its appearance, and deliver a fast, user-friendly and stylish version of your site to your iPhone, iPod touch, Android, Opera Mini mobile, Palm Pre and BlackBerry Storm visitors without modifying a single bit of code (or affecting) your regular desktop theme.
The theme also includes the ability for your visitors to easily switch between the WPtouch view and your site’s regular theme.

BlackBerry 9650

BlackBerry 9650-the latest smart business machines have the latest pictures released. But this time-exposure image looks not as good as the last clear. It is said that as the phone has been exposed time and time again, operators Verizon likely to be formally launched within the next month.

BlackBerry 9650 should actually be seen as an upgrade version of 9630, but the current exposure parameters of the message point of view, the only difference with the 9630 to be replaced by optical trackball panel.

BlackBerry 9650will be customized by Sprint which will support CDMA / GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSDPA network, is a candybar QWERTY full keyboard phone, the screen resolution of 480 * 360, the continued touch panel replacement trackball practice, while at least 3.2 million pixel built-in camera may be equipped with flash.

BlackBerry 9650 will support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 technology, 256MB of memory and support the body micro SDHC expansion up to 16GB. It will carry 5.0.0.385 version of the operating system.

BlackBerry Bold 9000

The Bold 9000 from BlackBerry offers a new display with twice the resolution of previous models, plus HSDPA 3G data and 1 GB of built-in memory. Some other key features include GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, 2 megapixel camera, video capture, 3.5mm headphone jack, memory card slot, full web browser, and stereo Bluetooth

BlackBerry Storm

RIM’s mondo hype generating debut BlackBerry touch phone, the Storm, is a curious beast. Instead of trying to match the every multi-touch move of the pioneering iPhone like its ticklish rivals, the LG Renoir, Samsung M8800 Pixon and T-Mobile G1, this smartphone has taken its own unique path to touch glory. The boys in the BlackBerry labs have conjured the first ever clickable touch sensitive screen.

Clickable touchscreen? It just doesn’t sound right. Perhaps RIM is trying to appease a generation of phone punters weaned on a mechanised world and are hesitant to join this new touchie-feely revolution. But, whatever the reason, this unorthodox approach actually plays out rather intuitively.
The Storm lets you gleefully trace your pinkie over the expansive and stunning 3.25 touchscreen without fear of provoking a reaction. It’s not until you press down on your highlighted selection and feel the click that action is taken. Like Marmite, you’ll either love or loathe the reassuring physical response.
Unfortunately, there is occasional processor lag that slows the Storm down but we’re assured this glitch has been remedied with a firmware upgrade. And if messengers are concerned about typing on this new-fangled touchscreen, don’t be - the virtual QWERTY and SureType keypads are great for efficiently tapping out those long emails.
With such a capacious screen central to operation, the Storm unsurprisingly hangs out with rival king-size ticklers like the HTC Touch HD and the T-Mobile G1. It’s certainly going to fill the trouser pouch.
But while it may be a smartphone heavyweight in size, the Storm, is bit of lightweight in the connectivity department. RIM has, bizarrely, taken Wi-Fi off the menu. Pressure from the data hungry networks? May be, but at least you have 7.2Mbps-flavoured HSPDA fall back on for web browsing and download duties.
You could argue the absence of Wi-Fi affects the Storm’s top table smartphone status but with built-in GPS for sat nav, an integrated 3.5mm headphone jack and an Application Centre for app downloads, the Storm just about qualifies. Although, the autofocus-led 3.2-megapixel snapper is disappointingly average.
Verdict
The clickable touchscreen may lack the grace of other rival touch phones and but it’s still a user-friendly tickler that will attract CrackBerry fans in their droves, even despite some glaring feature omissions.
Best features
Clickable touch-screen
Thummable on-screen virtual keyboards
Stunning 3.5-inch display
Integrated 3.5mm headphone jack
Not so good
Some traces of processor lag
No built-in Wi-Fi
Average 3.2-megapixel cam

White BlackBerry Bold

Do you remember the white BlackBerry Bold we have exposed?Now this phone has been officially sold in the United States for some time, AT&T’s contract price was 199.99 U.S. dollars. Now this phone will be available in Japan by the Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo customization.

BlackBerry Bold, I believe we are already quite understand. RIM BlackBerry Bold as the company’s flagship model, since the market since last year, is widely welcomed by customers. BlackBerry Bold is a 3G phone supporting WCDMA networks. The phone also supports WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless Internet access, built-in GPS global satellite positioning system, Bluetooth and A2DP stereo Bluetooth technology.

BlackBerry Bold has a resolution of up to 480 × 320 pixel TFT display screen, in the hardware configuration on the BlackBerry Bold is also very impressive performance, in addition to GPS, as well as just mentioned, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. also used to configure the operating frequency will reach 624MHz of the CPU, to ensure smooth operation of the system.

BlackBerry 9705

BlackBerry 9700 finally available, and this phone from T-Mobile customization, contract price and are not expensive, only need 200 U.S. dollars. As an upgrade version of BlackBerry 9000 ,BlackBerry 9700 in addition to key areas in the navigation trackball instead of the optical touch pad from outside the shape a more refined compact.

BlackBerry 9700 in appearance compared with the previous similar Bold 9000. Mobile phone screen 60005 thousand color, size 2.44 inches, material for the TFT. However, higher resolution screen, for 480 ×360 pixels, while cell phone is also built-in 3.2 million pixel camera with auto-focus and video recording, and is equipped with flash.

BlackBerry 9700

BlackBerry 9700 finally available, and this phone from T-Mobile customization, contract price and are not expensive, only need 200 U.S. dollars. As an upgrade version of BlackBerry 9000 ,BlackBerry 9700 in addition to key areas in the navigation trackball instead of the optical touch pad from outside the shape a more refined compact.

BlackBerry 9700 in appearance compared with the previous similar Bold 9000. Mobile phone screen 60005 thousand color, size 2.44 inches, material for the TFT. However, higher resolution screen, for 480 ×360 pixels, while cell phone is also built-in 3.2 million pixel camera with auto-focus and video recording, and is equipped with flash.