Very minor improvement.
essentially the BlackBerry Tour with two major updates: WiFi and the optical trackpad.
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In order to optimize the BlackBerry smartphone user experience with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0, BlackBerry smartphones must have more than 64MB of memory to support this version of BlackBerry Device Software.
On the whole, it’ll make your Storm act a lot more like the forthcoming Storm2, but specifically you can expect a “faster, more accurate and more natural text input experience, word completion, a virtual QWERTY keyboard in portrait view and enhanced sensitivity when editing, copying and pasting.”
Found in a job posting,
Utilizing their expert knowledge in C++ programming, the successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment to develop a WebKit-based browser for the BlackBerry Platform.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning in November.
Support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera, 2.44” light-sensing display.
Gizmodo thinks Blackberry is obligated to send them devices so they can write a review for their readers. I can’t believe this was published. Gizmodo = asshole$.
As a refresher, this would be the touchpad-driven piece with model number 9700 that’s been making the rounds on the leak circuit the past few months, a fitting successor to a device that virtually every celebrity this side of Merle Haggard has been photographed carrying at once point or another.
Nokia Booklet netbook – October 25th launch (AT&T activation)
Sprint HTC Hero – October 11th
Sprint Palm Pixi – launch date TBD
Verizon Storm II – launch date TBD
Verizon Android device – launch date TBD
T-Mobile CLIQ – launch date TBD
That’s when the Blackberry Storm 2 dummies definitely come. The actual working device may follow soon after.
We’ve also been told the unit will retail for $599 at Best Buy locations with no service agreement.
The new desktop software is scheduled to be available for free download on Friday, October 2 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
With BlackBerry® Desktop Software you’ll be able sync your iTunes® playlists and personal information like contacts, tasks and appointments; install new software, games, and more.