Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 To Bring A Revolution

With less than 2 months until we see our first Windows Phone 7 powered handset, Microsoft’s first Windows Phone 7 advertisement has hit the interwebs. The teaser ad which features a Lawrence of Arabia theme, promises the OS to bring forth a new revolution to the mobile OS world. Microsoft is really hyping up WP7 and they’ve got every right to be, but let’s just hope, for Microsoft’s sake that WP7 is all its caught up to be. Check out the ad above and do let us know in the comments your thoughts on Microsoft’s first WP7 ad!

Engadget Via YouTube

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Official OS 5.0.0.822 Now Available from T-Mobile for Curve 8520 and 8900

Those of you who own a Curve 8520 or 8900 and are with T-Mobile, there is a new official OS version available for download. We’ve already seen .822 land for the Bold 9000 on both Rogers and AT&T, so it looks like this may be one of better versions available for devices that won’t see BlackBerry 6.

If you decide to update, let us know your findings in the comments!

Download the official OS 5.0.0.822 from T-Mobile

[ via CrackBerry ]

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Native IM Clients Get an Update to 2.5.63

I’m sure a lot of you are big IM fans and probably use the likes of AIM, MSN, etc. Well you will be happy to know that they have recieved an update to version 2.5.63. No word on what has actually changed in any of the IM clients but I don’t think we will see much change.

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DataViz Bought By RIM?

This is pretty shocking news! Apparently RIM has bought DatViz, the makers of Documents to Go for BlackBerry. Thought it hasn’t been made official many sources including CrackBerry Kevin have confirmed that RIM has bought DataViz for $50 Million dollars cash which is not material so RIM doesn’t have to make it public. However as CrackBerry Kevin pointed out if you check out some of the DataViz employees on LinkedIn they have changed their employer to Research in Motion.

Maybe we will see full blown Documents to Go for free on all BlackBerry devices

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T-Mobile Looking To Sell Huawei’s IDEOS Phone?

According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Magenta is currently trying to strike a deal with the Chinese based company Huawei for their new IDEOS phone. The source claims that a deal could be inked within 4-6 weeks and could hit shelves as soon as the holiday season. The IDEOS phone is an affordable Android powered handset, running Google’s latest OS 2.2 featuring a 2.8-inch capacitive touch screen, camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth connectivity. As far as pricing goes, expect the handset to run around $50 with a 2-year agreement. Check out the promo video below and for a closer look at the handset, check out Engadget’s hands-on review here.

PhoneScoop Via WSJ

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Announcing the Winners of our 4GB microSD Contest!

We recently posted a contest offering up two 4GB microSD cards from EveryThing4BlackBerry, which closed at 5pm EST today. We’re happy to announce that we’ve randomly drawn two names from all those who retweeted on Twitter or shared the contest link on their Facebook profile, and would like to congratulate silver_kh from Twitter, and Taha Javaid who entered on Facebook on the win! We’ll be getting in touch shortly to get your information so we can ship out your new 4GB microSD cards!

Thanks to everybody who entered, and don’t worry, we’ll work on another contest soon!

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BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.822 Rolling Out For Curve Owners

For those of you still rockin’ an old BlackBerry Curve 8900 or Curve 8520, good news! Today, Magenta has officially released BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.822 for both devices. The OS Upgrade is available online for download on T-Mobile’s site here. Honestly, I never thought I’d see another OS upgrade for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 but heck, better late than never right? Now all we need is OS 6.0 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Do let us know any changes you’ve noticed with the new OS in the comments!

CrackBerry Via T-Mobile

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Best Buy Canada Accepting Pre-Orders for BlackBerry Torch 9800

Throughout the last week, we got confirmation from Bell, Telus, Rogers, and Virgin Mobile that they would all be launching the Torch 9800 on Friday, September 24th, and now it seems Best Buy is accepting pre-orders for the device. Though it’s unlikely that the new handset will sell out quickly, those who just can’t wait can secure one with a trip to their nearest Best Buy and a $50 deposit.

In case you missed it, Rogers has confirmed $199.99 pricing with a 3 year contract, and the other 3 carriers are expected to launch at around the same price point.

Check it out on the Best Buy website

[ via MobileSyrup ]

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Desktop Charging Pods Now Available from EveryThing4BlackBerry.com! Get 20% Off + Free Shipping to U.S. and Canada!

Earlier this week, we let you know that replacement keyboards had arrived for the new Torch 9800, and today we’ve got yet another must-have item from your brand new device! That’s right, desktop charging pods are now available for purchase from EveryThing4BlackBerry.com. Holding your Torch horizontally on any flat surface, it is compatible with any Torch 9800 charging cable (USB or wall outlet). With the sleek chrome finish, this OEM desk pod compliments your Torch perfectly and helps you keep organized during a busy day. There are two LED colors to indicate whether the device is still charging, or has been fully charged, making this the perfect accessory for those looking for convenience and style.

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 desktop charging dock is available now for just $39.99 from EveryThing4BlackBerry.com, and if you pick yours up before October 2nd, 2010, we’ll give you an additional 20% off! So for the next 30 days, the Torch 9800 desktop charging pod is only $31.99! Just use the coupon code “TorchPod” (without the quotation marks) during check out to get your discount.

Head over EveryThing4BlackBerry.com now to get your Torch 9800 desktop charging pod

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Android and T-Mobile, A Love Story

The day has come, the day of Android.  Google has risen victorious, proving the majority of analysts wrong.  Android has evolved; changing with every savory dessert and adding features that are not only ground breaking, but have allowed them to compete with the old industry leaders.  Android, as we know and love it now, is not the same beast that we encountered in the days of the G1.  It is smoother, some may say polished, and can do anything you ask it.  Since those early days, though, our favorite carrier has gone stale, offering up many conservative Android phones, none of which push the envelope or offer any new and amazing features and specs.  Before we continue, though, we must go through the story.  Buckle up, this is a long one.

At first, there was the G1.  T-Mobile, it would seem, grabbed up the first Android phone and was destined for greatness.  No one could have imagined its future, but T-Mobile thought it would see some fame.  The hardware was, to be honest, undesirable and ugly, but the software offered promise.  Those of us here (yes, you me and the like) knew it to be something different though.  Did we know that it would take off, certainly not, but we embraced the rough hardware and software.  We were all Beta testers, and we loved it.

Then, a change.  Keyboards went out of style.  Android phone after Android phone launched, no keyboard in sight.  This was the change though, all because Android now offered an on screen keyboard.  And then, a second carrier.  Further support for the startup OS from the massive corporation.  All Android phones in this segment were lack luster, though.  It may have looked different, but they all behaved and offered the same thing.

The Second Coming

DROID.  If you didn’t automatically substitute a robotic voice for your own (even in your head), then you aren’t in the right place.  Verizon took hold (see older editorial) of the now favorite OS in America, or at least the most sold.  Verizon is an entirely different beast than T-mobile and Sprint.  Verizon’s customer base, and advertising fund, makes T-Mobile look like a pebble.  I’m not necessarily saying bigger is better, but Verizon changed the game, for the better in the long run.  In a little less than a year, Verizon has blitzed all competition with a massive advertising campaign.  Droid became a household name that everyone, and their grandmother, knew and talked about.

The original DROID was different from the rest.  It was, after all, a bare knuckle bucket of does.  If you ask this editor, the DROID is second only to the Nexus One when it comes to Android Phones.  The new Android phones are great, with their speedy snapdragon and hummingbird processors, but the Droid and the Nexus One are the most solid.  The mix of great hardware and vanilla Android is a match made in heaven, but that trend doesn’t seem to be sticking around for long.  Since then, Droid has expanded to many devices, all with their custom UIs and Snapdragon processors.  They make up the majority of Android sales (purely speculation) and they have made Android as popular as it is now.

Note: The Nexus One was released shortly after the DROID, but maybe you can recall my opinion on that subject.  Summary – it could have been great, but someone dropped the ball.

AT&T also landed some Android phones, but they are second rate, making even the Cliq series and the Behold 2 look desirable.

To Infinity, and Beyond (I think some credit needs to be given to Pixar, Toy Story, or someone whenever you say this)

Now, we live in the superphone era, and Samsung decided it was time to step up.  They introduced the Galaxy S series, and they have certainly changed the game.  Giving customers the ability to get the same phone (with a slight exception for the Keyboard carrying Epic 4G) on any of the major 4 carriers.  Their success will come from advertising, and they have done a pretty good job spreading the word.  It isn’t DROID good, but attacking the world’s largest Social site is a good start.

The Vibrant is different from other phones.  Its availability makes it impossible to call a flagship phone.  Unfortunately, it’s the closest thing that T-Mobile has to a flagship phone at this time.  I think T-Mobile realized this, and that is why the Vibrant stands out from the rest with all of its add ons and additional advertising.  T-Mobile, though, can not keep the Vibrant as it’s sole superphone, it will never last.  That is why T-Mobile needs to, and is, making a major play in the Android game.

The Return

This G2 is significant.  It could be the game changer that T-Mobile needs to keep up.  We shouldn’t expect a major leap, we certainly aren’t tackling Verizon any time soon, but a decent sized push is indeed needed.  I can ask for advertising as much as I want, but it won’t happen, and maybe that’s a good thing.  Our money is better spent elsewhere, dishing out HSPA+ to the masses and reinforcing coverage in spotty reception areas.  The first true HSPA+ phone needs a welcoming party though.  For a device with so much potential, with speeds surpassing Sprint’s 4G network, this is a big deal.

Let’s return to that point, T-Mobile’s first HSPA+ phone.  This is a big deal.  T-Mobile is sticking with HSPA+ for a while, like it or not.  They can afford to do so since LTE isn’t that much better at this time.  This was they can stay ahead of the curve, when it comes to speeds at least, and then consider LTE, or 4G, down the road.  HSPA+ is, as we have seen, the fastest network on the market in the United States right now.  Sprint’s 4G lags behind, but Verizon’s LTE network will surely put up a fight when it comes.  This is where T-Mobile needs to step it up.  Keep HSPA+ running, and running fast since there is still some speed ready to be squeezed out.

On top of that, T-Mobile can not mess up the launch of the G2.  People were excited when the G1 launched, there were lines, parties and everything.  The same, or something similar needs to happen.  This phone is important to the T-Mobile crowd, and hopefully, other customers looking to switch.  There needs to be advertisement.  There needs to be anticipation.  Advertisement and anticipation proved to be effective with the Motorola DROID and the HTC EVO 4G.  The same thing needs to happen with the G2.

The Contenders

Speaking of the EVO 4G, the G2 does not have an easy fight.  When the original G1 burst onto the scene it was alone, the only Android phone that money could buy.  Now the scene has changed.  Like I said, it is the age of Android.  Android phones are everywhere and it seems like a new one is leaked every week.  It has also been a crazy year, or really summer, for Smartphones.  Just think about the flagship phones that can be purchased right now.  You have anything in the DROID lineup (Droid 2, Droid X, Droid Inredible), the EVO 4G, all the Galaxy S phones, anything made by Blackberry, and of course the iPhone.  If anyone is looking for a smartphone, they can take their pick based off their needs, or what is considered cool at that time.

How will the G2 stand out?  That’s a good question.  It will be considered, for the time being, the best phone that you can buy on T-Mobile.  Even still, that only makes it special for T-Mobile.  You can go out and buy the best (Android) phone on any carrier and there wouldn’t be much difference right now.  The job here is to make it different.  A great keyboard, design, screen and slightly better specs make it different, but the majority of consumers won’t even notice.  It is up to T-Mobile to make it different.  T-Mobile needs to make this the best thing since sliced bread, and only focus on this phone for a while.  Advertise it, give it away (send some our way), I don’t care, T-Mobile’s world is this phone, right now.  So maybe I went a little off topic, but the point is that anyone can pick a great phone on any carrier, T-Mobile’s job is to make the G2 seem different.

The G2 looks to be an amazing phone.  While it may not tout a front facing camera, the phone as a whole will be amazing.  Resembling the HTC Desire with a slide out QWERTY keyboard, this phone will definitely appeal to Android die hards and consumers alike.  This phone, followed by the release of the MyTouch 3G HD (the second HSPA+ handset), will certainly pick up T-Mobile’s slack when it comes to Android.  With two amazing, envelope pushing, top of the line handsets heading our way, T-Mobile’s relationship with Android will be restored (and the theater will cry at the predictable story book ending).  Now, who do I talk to about keeping Android stock, without any custom UIs?

Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments!

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