BlackBerry Bold 9930 launches on Verizon [Press Release]

BlackBerry Bold 9930 launches on Verizon [Press Release]

Verizon has sent out the following press release letting everyone know that the Bold 9930 is now for sale on their website and will be available in stores on August 25. The full press release is featured below and continues past the break.

Press Release

Verizon Wireless Introduces the New BlackBerry® Bold™ 9930 Smartphone

Thinnest BlackBerry Smartphone Features Power and the Perfect Union of a High-Performance Keyboard and Touch Display On the Nation’s Most Reliable Network

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon Wireless today announced the new BlackBerry® Bold 9930 smartphone is available online at www.verizonwireless.com and will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on August 25.

The BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet, measuring only 10.5 mm, and is the first BlackBerry Bold to integrate a touch display with a BlackBerry keyboard. This smartphone is performance driven and powered by the new BlackBerry® 7 operating system to deliver the ultimate in communication, multimedia and productivity for Verizon Wireless customers.

BlackBerry 7:

• Next generation BlackBerry browser has optimized zooming and panning for smoother Web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance.
• Premium version of Documents To Go is now included at no additional cost, offering customers enhanced document editing features, as well as a native PDF document viewer.
• The newest release of BBM^TM (BlackBerry Messenger) now offers the real-time BBM experience together with a range of apps including gaming and social networking.
• Liquid Graphics^TM technology combines a dedicated high-performance graphics processor with a blazingly fast CPU and stunning high-resolution display to deliver a responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth graphics.
• Updated Social Feeds app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts and more all in one consolidated view.
• Universal search capability now supports voice-activated search, allowing customers to simply say what they want to find on their device or the Web.
• BlackBerry® Balance is integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing customers to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal use. BlackBerry Balance allows secure access to business information while preventing the information from being copied into, sent from, or used by personal applications. An administrator can also remotely wipe business information from the device while leaving personal information intact.

Key features:

• 3G coverage on the nation’s most reliable network
• 2.8-inch touchscreen display (640 x 480)
• Full backlit QWERTY keyboard with trackpad navigation
• 1.2 GHz processor
• 5-megapixel camera with flash and 720p HD video recording capabilities
• Global-ready – Quad band with support for UMTS, HSPA, GSM, GPRS and EDGE allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, including more than 125 countries with 3G speeds
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, GPS and Bluetooth® 2.1
• microSD^TM card slot with support for cards up to 32 GB
• Push to Talk capability will be enabled through an over-the-air update

Pricing and availability:

• BlackBerry® Bold^TM 9930 smartphone is available for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
• Customers that purchase a BlackBerry® Bold^TM 9930 smartphone will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 for monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

OS 7.0.0.340 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 Leaked

OS 7.0.0.340 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 Leaked

Yesterday we saw OS build .308 for the Bold 9930 leak and today we have another leak for the brand ne Bold 9930. This OS is 7.0.0.340 and works on the CDMA Bold 9930. This OS version unlocks NFC on the 9930, something that previous versions have lacked. Besides that there are a few minor application version updates and bug fixes. If you have a new 9930 and are feeling a little adventurous, hit the link below to start your BlackBerry 7 upgrade journey.

• Download OS 7.0.0.340 for the Bold 9930

**WARNING: This is not an official release for BlackBerry and therefore has not been fully tested and may contain bugs. TheBerryFix.com cannot be held responsible for any issues that may arise ether during or after installation. You are installing the leak by choice. To help the BlackBerry community please don’t forget to post your findings in the comments.

Source: N4BB

BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 now available from Sprint

BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 now available from Sprint

It’s August 21st and that means that it’s the official launch day for both the Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 from Sprint. You can get your new Sprint BlackBerry either online or in store beginning now! The Bold 9930 will run you $199.99 and the Torch 9850 is $149.99, both with a 2-year service contract. If you’re a Sprint customer looking to upgrade to BlackBerry 7, today is the day to do it. Go into your local Sprint location or hit the link below to get your shiny, new BlackBerry 7 device today.

Purchase the BlackBerry Bold 9930 or Torch 9850 at Sprint

blackberry bold 9900 and 9930 release date

Blackberry bold 9900 and 9930 release date - blackberry bold 9900 and 9930 singapore malaysia release date,

It’s August 21st and that means that it’s the official launch day for both the Bold 9930 and Torch 9850 from Sprint. You can get your new Sprint BlackBerry either online or in store beginning now! The Bold 9930 will run you $199.99 and the Torch 9850 is $149.99, both with a 2-year service contract. If you’re a Sprint customer looking to upgrade to BlackBerry 7, today is the day to do it. Go into your local Sprint location or hit the link below to get your shiny, new BlackBerry 7 device today.

• Purchase the BlackBerry Bold 9930 or Torch 9850 at Sprint