Posts Tagged ‘Torch’

Simple Mobile Review Podcast #32: AT&T’s Pimp Hand Is Strong

Simple Mobile Review Podcast

Episode #32 of the Simple Mobile Review Podcast, AT&T’s Pimp Hand is Strong, is now up and ready for download.  I broke down and bought a BlackBerry Torch and give my initial impressions.  The story about the disgruntled iPhone 4 owner in the AT&T store is classic…  A must listen.  We also talk a lot of Google.

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Simple Mobile Review Podcast #32: AT&T’s Pimp Hand Is Strong is a post from: RIMarkable



Video: Here Is Another AT&T BlackBerry Torch Commercial

I can’t say that I like this as much as I did the first BlackBerry Torch commercial, however, AT&T is clearly trying to get the word out about the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard.

Video: Here Is Another AT&T BlackBerry Torch Commercial is a post from: RIMarkable



AT&T BlackBerry Torch On Sale Today

AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800

The AT&T BlackBerry Torch 9800 is now available.  The Torch (a.k.a BlackBerry Slider) is the first BlackBerry device to feature a full touch screen as well as a vertical slide-out keyboard.  The BlackBerry Torch is also the first device to run RIM’s BlackBerry 6, RIM’s new operating system featuring the WebKit BlackBerry Browser.

You can pick the AT&T BlackBerry Torch up for $199.99 on a 2-year contract or $499.99 with no plan.  Head over to AT&T’s BlackBerry Torch page to get more information…

AT&T BlackBerry Torch On Sale Today is a post from: RIMarkable



Video: Boot Time On The BlackBerry Torch Running BB6 Is Greatly Improved

Adam over at CrackBerry.com did a comparison video of boot times between the BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Bold 9650, and the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 running BlackBerry 6. I am not really stunned by how fast the Torch boots compared to the latest BlackBerry Bold model. It seems on par with (maybe a little slower than) the iPhone and Android devices. I am truly amazed, however, at just how long the other devices take to boot up. It’s kind of sad actually

Video: Boot Time On The BlackBerry Torch Running BB6 Is Greatly Improved is a post from: RIMarkable



BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 Now Available

BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6

BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 was released in limited beta to select BlackBerry Beta Zone members several weeks ago, and, subsequently, leaked online to anyone feeling adventurous a few days later, however, has been recently officially released to all and is now ready for download.

New BlackBerry Desktop Manage 6 features include:

  • An improved, simpler design for the software
  • Added BlackBerry Media Sync features to import and synchronize your media files (music, pictures, and videos) from one location
  • Option to synchronize your music by artist and genre
  • Support for the BlackBerry® Torch 9800 Smartphone and the BlackBerry Curve 9300 Smartphone
  • If your device is using BlackBerry Device Software 6.0, you can use the Wi-Fi music sync feature to download or remove songs from your computer’s music collection using your device when you connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network
Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6

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