BlackBerry 6

Is It Just Me, Or, Shouldn’t More Than 10% Of BlackBerry Users Be Using BlackBerry 6?

by Robb Dunewood on March 29, 2011 · 5 comments

Yesterday morning Research in Motion, via the official @BlackBerryDev Twitter account Tweeted out a link to the “Choosing a Target Device OS” page which is set up to help developer figure out what OS they should code their BlackBerry applications for.  One the more interesting graphs listed on the page was the BlackBerry Subscribers by OS pie chart.

According to the chart, 40% of BlackBerry users are at least 2 major OS releases back. 90% of BlackBerry users are at least one major OS build back.  Is it just me, or, shouldn’t more than 10% of BlackBerry users be using BlackBerry 6?

Although it seems like it may have been out longer, BlackBerry 6, debuted on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 back when it was released last August.  RIM, however, had been officially and unofficially touting BlackBerry 6 as the OS that would change everything for a year prior to it’s release.  BlackBerry 6 was supposed bring in the new BlackBerry Browser that would be on par with mobile Safari.  BlackBerry 6 was supposed to make people who defected to Android and the iPhone regret that they ever left.  Clearly, all the things that were supposed to happen with BlackBerry 6 didn’t…

According to the “Choosing a Target Device OS” page, only three devices; the Torch 9800, the Style 9670, and the Bold 9780 even support BlackBerry 6.  We know, however, that the Bold 9650, Bold 9700, Curve 3G, and Pearl 3G support, or, can support BlackBerry 6.  Maybe these devices were left off the list because RIM left it up to the carriers to deploy BlackBerry 6 to these devices.  An awful lot of carriers, after seeing what BlackBerry 6 offered over previous versions of the BlackBerry OS, simply didn’t bother…

To make matters even worse, many carriers have decided not to carry some of the devices that run, or, in the case of Verizon and the BlackBerry Storm 9570, could have run, BlackBerry 6 out of the box.   Instead, they’ve opted to wait for the next generation of BlackBerry devices that will run BlackBerry 6.1, which, from what we’ve heard, is supposed to be a major upgrade of the BlackBerry Operating System…

I know… that sounds like something we’ve heard before…

 

 

 

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T-Mobile Releases BlackBerry 6 For BlackBerry Bold 9700

by Robb Dunewood on March 7, 2011 · 0 comments

T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 with BlackBerry 6

Although we haven’t seen an official announcement, it looks like T-Mobile has officially released BlackBerry 6 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700.  BlackBerry 6, build 6.0.0.448, is still not available on the T-Mobile website, but, you should be able to pick it up via BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

[Via BGR]

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Contest: T-Mobile Giving 11 BlackBerry 6 Devices Away Every Week Through April 7th

by Robb Dunewood on February 24, 2011 · 3 comments

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T-Mobile is running a promotion via Facebook where they are giving 11 BlackBerry 6 capable devices,  10 BlackBerry Curve 3G and 1 BlackBerry Bold 9780, away each week through the week ending April 7th.

All you have to do to enter is:

  1. “Like” the T-Mobile BlackBerry Sweepstakes page and allow the application access to your “Wall”.
  2. Answer two trivia questions about the the BlackBerry, T-Mobile, or BlackBerry 6.
  3. Provide your contact information and age so that you may be contacted if you win.

The contest started Feb. 11th, but, you still have 7 more weeks (counting week 2 at the time of this post) to enter.  Good luck, and, since you are going to like the T-Mobile BlackBerry page, you may as well go ahead and like the RIMarkable Facebook page as well…

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Leaked: OS 6.0.0.461 For The BlackBerry Bold 9700

by Robb Dunewood on February 16, 2011 · 0 comments

Leaked BlackBerry OS

OS 6.0.0.461 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been leaked and is available online.  We haven’t seen an official change log, but, rumor has it that it fixes quite a few bugs found in previous builds.  As always with leaked BlackBerry software, OS 6.0.0.461 is not supported.  Make sure that you have a good backup of your device if you decided to install.

Download Leaked OS 6.0.0.641 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700

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RIM Now Offereing Beta Builds Of BlackBerry 6 In BlackBerry Beta Zone

by Robb Dunewood on January 31, 2011 · 0 comments

BlackBerry Beta Zone

Research in Motion has announced via BlackBerry Beta Zone that they will now offer consumers from the US, Canada and the UK the ability to download beta version of BlackBerry 6 for select devices and carriers…

Beginning early this year, we will be providing consumers from the US, Canada and the UK using particular wireless networks the opportunity to participate in beta programs dedicated to BlackBerry 6.0 Device Software.

We are excited to open our doors to you for beta testing the latest BlackBerry Device Software and we look forward to your continued involvement in our programs as BlackBerry Beta Zone grows.

To prepare for these upcoming programs, we ask that you please take the following actions to ensure your eligibility*:

In your BlackBerry Beta Zone profile, please update the following information:

  1. In the “Contact” tab, update to the current BlackBerry smartphone model and PIN you are using, as well as your Country
  2. In the “BlackBerry Smartphone” tab, ensure you have provided the most up-to-date carrier information

These programs will have limited capacity for participants and registration will end once the spots have been filled.

Your feedback has been instrumental in helping us to improve the site and our programs. We encourage you to continue voicing your opinions and sharing your ideas with us.

Best Regards,
The BlackBerry Beta Zone Team

Currently U.S. T-Mobile subscribers with the BlackBerry Bold 9700, Curve 3G 9300, or the Bold 9780 can download beta versions of BlackBerry 6.  There are, however, a limited number of spots in the beta program, so, you need to act fast if you want to get in.

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BlackBerry 6 Now Officially Available For Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 Curve 3G 9330 Users

by Robb Dunewood on January 26, 2011 · 1 comment

BlackBerry 6

If you are a Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 or Curve 3G 9330 user that hasn’t already installed a leaked version of BlackBerry 6 for your device, your wait for the latest and greatest BlackBerry OS is now over.  Verizon has officially released BlackBerry 6.

You can download and install BlackBerry 6 on your Verizon Bold 9650 or Curve 3G by heading over to www.BlackBerry.com/updates and connection your device to your computer via USB.  You can also download the update OTA (over the air) by going to Options>Advanced Options>Wireless Update directly from your device.

You can get more information about BlackBerry 6 updates for both devices from the following Verizon Wireless links:

Software Update: BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 smartphone

Software Update: BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G 9330 smartphone

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BlackBerry 6 Leak: OS 6.0.0.448 For The BlackBerry Bold 9780

by Robb Dunewood on January 25, 2011 · 1 comment

Leaked BlackBerry OS

We just heard that OS 6.0.0.448 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 has been leaked and can be found online here.  As with any leaked BlackBerry OS, OS 6.0.0.448 is not supported.  Download and install at your own risk, and for heaven’s sake, make sure you have a good back of your BlackBerry before you do.

Download OS 6.0.0.448 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780

[Via Driphter]

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BlackBerry 6 Leak: OS 6.0.0.424 For The BlackBerry Bold 9700

by Robb Dunewood on January 3, 2011 · 2 comments

Leaked BlackBerry OS

There is a new leaked version of BlackBerry 6, OS 6.0.0.424, for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 online.  We aren’t sure what improvements you will find over the last leak, so, if you notice anything, leave us a comment and let us know what you find.

Download BlackBerry 6.0.0.424 for the Bold 9700

[Via Driphter]

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Telus BlackBerry Curve 3G BlackBerry 6 Upgrade Coming In Early January

by Robb Dunewood on December 30, 2010 · 0 comments

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According to the offically @TELUSsupport Twitter account, BlackBerry 6 will come to the BlackBerry Curve 3G sometime in early January.  There is still no word on the Bold 9700, but, BlackBerry 6 will be out for the Curve 3G within the next couple of weeks.

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