We’re pretty sure the BlackBerry Storm 2’s announcement is coming soon, and we just got a little more evidence: The not-so-loved original Storm’s price has just been dropped to $99 with a 2-year contract.

If you’re sure you need to stick with Verizon, this probably looks enticing, but we’d definitely recommend waiting. The Storm 2 will probably cost in the $150-250 range to compete with the iPhone, Pre, and various Android offerings, and for all we know, it might be great. Even the BlackBerry Tour might be a better option that the original Storm, which isn’t the worst phone ever but hasn’t exactly been a fan favorite either. [Verizon]

The mobile phone market is doing well despite the poor economy, particularly in the smartphone segment. There is also a market for devices that aren’t smartphones but offer lots of features and are centered on messaging.

Specifications for the LG LX290 have been provided to us by Sprint and the device looks to be a solid phone for those looking to keep in touch. The handset will be available on the Sprint network and features a sliding design, access to email, and text messages. Read the rest of this entry »

BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone photos and comparaison photos for several BlackBerry Tour Versions Read the rest of this entry »

BlackBerry Storm

The BlackBerry Storm has been one of the most widely anticipated IT products of 2009. Here is a look at RIM’s iPhone competitor unboxed and in action. Read the rest of this entry »

Besides curve 8900 (right), Tour look more plump.

BlackBerry Tour is the latest BlackBerry will appear on the Verizon network in the near future, model design carries Bold and sharpness of curve 8900. Read the rest of this entry »

All those AT&T subscribers waiting for their carrier to finally offer the Curve 8900 should be feeling pretty happy right now. Word on the street is that the Curve 8900 is heading to AT&T and this BlackBerry will be available in stores in June. The phone will not come with any different features compared to the T-Mobile version so it won’t surprise you in any way. The prices for the 8900 haven’t been announced yet but you should expect AT&T’s Curve 8900 to cost as much as the T-Mobile version.

Yes, people, it is now confirmed that the Gemini is indeed the yet-to-be-official BlackBerry Curve 8520, that low-end smartphone we told you about a month back.  But the Curve 8520 being in the lower segment has not deterred RIM from slipping in a few surprises, which could become regular features in any upcoming BlackBerry smartphones.  The most glaring of these surprises would of course be the square-shaped optical trackball (something like Nokia’s navipad) which replaces the traditional trackball found on other RIM devices.  The edges are now padded with rubber with rubberized keys for better durability.  Ignoring the fact that this baby won’t be cruising any 3G waves, we definitely like what RIM has done otherwise.  Read on for a complete set of pictures, courtesy of CrackBerry, and feel free to comment!

Selfridges Blackberry Bold

To mark the 100th birthday of the store, Selfridges has commissioned RIM to make a limited edition Blackberry Bold. The back of the phone is colored in Selfridges trademark pantone 109 yellow (bright yellow). Each of the handsets which are numbered from one to ten cost a hefty £1000 and come with VIP support.

The UK department store has confirmed that it has already sold six of the 10 limited edition yellow BlackBerry Bold handsets. In addition to RIM, the department store is also urging on other brands to design limited edition products to mark the 100th birthday of this elite store.