Feb 09

Rumored BlackBerry 9300 “Gemini” appears, Bold gulps

Posted in: BlackBerry, RIM, rumor, Today's Chili

After BlackBerry types lay eyes on the 8900, the same question immediately gets asked time and time again: “Why would I buy a Bold over this?” Indeed, it’s hard to argue that the 8900 isn’t the better looking handset, but for now, the Bold gets to lord its fancy-schmancy 3G radio over the 8900’s technologically inferior head. That might just be where the rumored 9300 “Gemini” comes into play, though, which — according to Boy Genius Report — will feature a larger, higher-res screen than the 8900’s already amazing display, a beefy processor, a slightly more “rounded” keyboard, and most importantly, quadband EDGE plus triband HSDPA. There isn’t any solid information on a release window for this one yet (we’d doubt that even RIM has an answer for that one at this point), so if you had a Bold in mind, don’t feel bad about pulling the trigger — yet.

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Rumored BlackBerry 9300 “Gemini” appears, Bold gulps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 06

Engadget Podcast 132 – 02.06.2009

Posted in: BlackBerry, engadget podcast, EngadgetPodcast, Microsoft, podcast, RIM, Today's Chili, Toshiba, windows 7, Windows7

Friends — the Engadget Podcast is here for you once again. It’s time to kick off your shoes, twist your hat sideways, whip the tie across the room, and settle in for some good old, homespun tech punditry. Join Josh, a newly-healthy Paul, and Nilay as they whisk you away to the promised land of gadgety goings-on. Today you can hear the boys discuss Windows 7 SKUs, rap about Nüvifone developments, answer reader questions, and so much more. Strap in for the most thrilling ride you’ll ever take. Ever.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: 4 Minutes

00:01:09 – Engadget’s recession antidote
00:04:35 – Buy this book: Chris Ziegler’s ‘T-Mobile G1 For Dummies’
00:06:23 – BlackBerry Blowout: Storm vs. Bold vs. Curve 8900
00:16:45 – Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
00:35:10 – Windows 7 multitouch: it’s a gimmick (for now)
00:47:08 – Toshiba TG01 GUI, video playback demoed on film
00:53:45 – Garmin, ASUS form partnership for phones, nuvifone G60 first model
01:03:54 – Reader questions

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Engadget Podcast 132 – 02.06.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 06

RIM Co-CEO Out in Options Settlement

Posted in: BlackBerry, Today's Chili

RIM_co-CEOs.jpgResearch In Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie will step down from the BlackBerry maker’s board for at least 12 months, as part of a settlement with Canadian regulators over a stock-options backdating controversy, according to Reuters.

“We accept that we’ve made mistakes and absolutely we take full responsibility for that, don’t duck it one bit,” Balsillie said in a separate Times Online article.

Balsillie will also have to pay a $4.1 million (US) penalty, while co-chief Mike Lazaridis will be forced to pay $1.2 million (US), under the terms laid out by the Ontario Securities Commission, the report said. Other executives will also have to pay tens of millions of dollars in total.

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Feb 05

RIM sells 50M BlackBerrys, Symbian says “how very quaint”

Posted in: BlackBerry, RIM, Today's Chili

A little more than ten years since the first BlackBerry hit the market, RIM is celebrating a major milestone: 50 million units sold, with 21 million subscribers (suggesting subscribers have averaged over two BlackBerry purchases) transferring some three petabytes a month. That 50 million figure sounds epic — and indeed, it is — but let’s take a moment to put it in perspective, shall we? Symbian found its way onto nearly 80 million handsets in 2007 alone, and the operating system (in its various forms, but mainly S60) is found on a quarter billion phones today. Windows Mobile, meanwhile, racked up 20 million units just last year. So yes, RIM should be proud of its accomplishment — but if they’re looking to get a little piece of Waterloo into the hands of every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth, they’ve got a while to go yet.

[Via Electronista]

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RIM sells 50M BlackBerrys, Symbian says “how very quaint” originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 05

RIM’s co-CEO Balsillie stepping down from board as part of backdating settlement

Posted in: BlackBerry, canada, RIM, Today's Chili

Remember that settlement RIM reached with the Ontario Securities Commission yesterday? Well, details of the arrangement have emerged, and Reuters is reporting that in addition to over $90 million CAD being repaid, the company’s co-CEO will be stepping down from its executive board as part of the deal. Jim Balsillie will reportedly have to fork over $5 million CAD (~$4.1 million USD) and his position on the board for at least 12 months — though we’re not sure if he intends to return (or if he’ll be welcomed back).

[Via BlackBerry Cool]

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RIM’s co-CEO Balsillie stepping down from board as part of backdating settlement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 05

BlackBerry Blowout: Storm vs. Bold vs. Curve 8900

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We decided to take the most recent ‘Berrys — the Curve 8900, Bold, and Storm — and toss them into a big pile. What would happen? Do they get along? What kind of bruised egos would we see? Read on for our innermost thoughts.

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BlackBerry Blowout: Storm vs. Bold vs. Curve 8900 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 04

Google Latitude coming to other devices, iPhone included

Posted in: BlackBerry, Google, iPhone, Today's Chili, Windows Mobile, WindowsMobile

T-Mobile’s decision to bundle Google’s Latitude location-tracking service into the RC33 G1 update may have gotten all the attention this morning, but if you’ve got a BlackBerry, Window Mobile or S60 device, you can start oversharing right away — Latitude is built into the newest version of the Google Maps app. Not only that, but it looks like iPhone owners will be able to get in on the fun soon — Google says it’s working on a Latitude app that will “hopefully” be available shortly. We’re guessing that means El Goog is tied up in App Store approval shenanigans — it’s certainly been naughty before — but what we’re really wondering is if the next rev of Apple’s Maps app will include Latitude, since it’s basically just a really nice Gmaps implementation. We’re guessing the developers of Loopt and Whrrl are equally eager to find out — “duplication of functionality,” anyone?

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Google Latitude coming to other devices, iPhone included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 03

BlackBerry Pearl 8230 caught in Verizon garb

Posted in: BlackBerry, RIM, Today's Chili, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw

We’ve been hearing some idle chatter that RIM intends to redo its Pearl 8220 flip in a CDMA flavor any minute now — and RIM’s one of the best manufacturers in the game at spreading its wealth equally between the GSM and CDMA sides of the fence, so an 8230 model seemed like a foregone conclusion from the moment the 8220 was announced. Sure enough, we now have a shot of a Verizon-branded 8230 doing its thing — not really what Bold hopefuls on Verizon were hoping for, we’d imagine, but a solid consumer-grade offering nonetheless. The fella who posted the shot over on CrackBerry’s forums doesn’t know what colors will be available at launch, but mentions that he expects it’ll be “coming soon.” CTIA in April, perhaps?

[Via Boy Genius Report]

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BlackBerry Pearl 8230 caught in Verizon garb originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 02

Obama: My BlackBerry’s a Robot in Disguise

Posted in: BlackBerry, Phones, Today's Chili

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In an interview with NBC on Sunday night, President Obama was understandably vague about the specifics of his government-regulated, super-secure BlackBerry. But at least he was able to provide a light-heartedly sarcastic, geeky response, saying his BlackBerry is potentially explosive and it "turns into a car" to make a quick get away. Beats the hell out of "No comment," right?

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Jan 30

Engadget Podcast 131 – 01.30.2009

Posted in: amazon, Apple, BlackBerry, kindle, palm, Today's Chili

That’s right folks, the Engadget Podcast is back for more. Once again, you’re treated to the smooth tones of pure gadget goodness, though this week, our compatriot Paul Miller has been felled with a totally minor illness. Taking the controls in Paul’s battle pod this round is Engadget Mobile editor Chris Ziegler. Hear Josh, Nilay, and Chris pontificate on the finer points of the week’s big stories, including (but not limited to): RIM’s new BlackBerry Curve 8900, Obama’s old BlackBerry, Windows Mobile 6.5, a possible new Kindle, and Josh’s inner-most feelings about childcare. Enjoy!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Special guest host: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Blitzkrieg Bop

00:02:22 – Apple vs. Palm: the in-depth analysis
00:10:23 – Obama BlackBerry alert: it’s a BlackBerry
00:16:00 – T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 review
00:38:10 – Seemingly real Windows Mobile 6.5 screenshots trickle out of leaky internet faucet
00:54:24 – Amazon to host press event at library, innocently whistling when asked about the Kindle 2
01:02:48 – Verizon Hub hands-on and impressions

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Engadget Podcast 131 – 01.30.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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