We’ve waiting quite a while after hearing details about the BlackBerry Onyx for the state of the art official images and the time has finally come!  Keeping its cool with the BlackBerry Bold keypad, the BlackBerry Onyx does rock the same keyboard and awesome 3G connection and slightly smaller in size.  So far this device is a prototype so we may or may not see future changes done to the device.  It rocks a nice 3.2 autofocus camera in the back with a awesome flash to its right side.  Is that a trackball we see? Yes it is.  The trackball has not been completely eliminated as you can see, but they’re going to remain coming out in black color as its father Curve 8900 has started that trend.  The side buttons are really sleek looking and seem to be made of rubber it seems.  There are no shots of the left side, but we all expect another shortcut key along with the new mini-USB charger input and 3.5mm headset/headphone jack as well.  Here are some main key specs of the device:

• AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
• 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• QWERTY keyboard
• Optical trackpad
• 480×360 screen

Stay tuned for more details folks!

Source: Engadget

-by Mac Jadalhack

Google is off on a spree, trying to communicate better with the average business user.  We told you last week about Google’s new BES services which are launching July this year.  The BES integrations with Google apps will allow BlackBerry users to connect withing the “Google Cloud” as ComputerWeekly put it.  It is supposed to be a great flawless experience between Google Apps and the the BlackBerry smartphone applications for the address book, mail, and calendar.

Google is confident that its Google Maps product could go out to help companies make faster, and informed decessions in assessing locations and efficiency of vehicle fleets they might have to deal with.  There’s the GPS fleet tracking software provider called “FleetMatics” that has recently announced that it is now integrated with Google Maps to give real time data, and start/stop times with speeds.  In addition, FleetMatics users can actually visualize their whole fleet locations and find out which vehicles are closer than others in order to have a better efficient dispatch.  In the end of the day, that’s only one example for what Google is capable of assisting with.  Think of the larger picture and how business can really benefit from what Google has to offer.

Source: ComputerWeekly

-by Mac Jadalhack

PrimeTime2Go lets you watch your favorite shows from leading networks and cable providers such as ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, The CW and Discovery CHannel anytime, anywhere on your BlackBerry Bold or BlackBerry Curve 8900.  You can try it out for free and if you like it, it’s only $7.99 a month for unlimited usage.  The streaming quality is really good, but a 3G or WiFi connection is pretty much needed.  We tried it over the EDGE network on the Curve 8900, and it streamed flawlessly on WiFi and acceptable on EDGE.  The app does run a little slow at first when setting up your TV networks but generally works a charm when actually watching your episodes.  I personally went ahead and caught up on The Office espisodes thanks to PrimeTime2Go.  Head over to the BlackBerry App World to download it or check out the PrimeTime2Go website for more info.

-by Mac Jadalhack

We came across this funny website dedicated to all those text messagers who sent that one regrettable text message that doesn’t just end there.  The text recievers have the option to upload the text messages to this website for humiliation and laughter.  It really doesn’t have anything to do with BlackBerry, but there is a BlackBerry Bold 9000 in the header logo, and BlackBerry devices do text message.  Whether you have a BlackBerry, or any other type of cell phone, you fit the requirements to use this website.

Tune into TextsFromLastNight.com to check out some humorous text messages today.  The site is not mobilized yet, but it will be in a matter of time. 

-by Otoniel Bruno

Being head to head with iTunes, 7Digital, formally from the UK is about to get released this late May or early June.  Basically, BlackBerry users will be given access to browse through and download thousands of free tracks from the big four major music labels and a host of indie labels.  The quality of the sound changes depending on the BlackBerry’s coverage whether it be in WiFi, EDGE, or 3G.  By doing so, you’ll have easy streaming with no chops all over the place.  Over at WES, they had quite a nice stand with some simulation provided via BlackBerry Bold devices.  It was definitely interesting and one of our favorite applications seen so far.  Stay tuned for further press releases and details on 7Digital.

-by Mac Jadalhack

UberTwitter is one of the latest BlackBerry Twitter clients released, giving full Storm support at last.  Many have been going for it, as it has a really nice and easy interface.  Have you given it a shot yet? To check it out please feel free to go to their very user friendly website at  http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php from your BlackBerry Browser to download.  Any way, the second beta release is now out officially as of today.  Check out the details below for what’s new. (more…)

Get a fantastic high quality video experience on your BlackBerry, iPhone or iPod touch. Poptiq delivers videos to you based on your interests and the videos you like. Search the Poptiq library for videos and have them automatically sent to your device. Discover new videos and shows from producers from around the world and share videos with your friends on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.*

With Poptiq, you can get great quality video experience right on your BlackBerry device.  It gives you videos based on whatever interests you have.  You simply type in any keywords and it will send various videos right to your BlackBerry at your request.  It has Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter support in sharing videos with your buddies on those social networks.

Go to the Poptiq website to read more about it or give it a shot by downloading it over at the BlackBerry App World.

-by Otoniel Bruno

Yet another update for the BlackBerry Curve 8900!  This latest build is 4.6.1.239 and is not an official update.  Please download and install at your own risk.  Just as any other unofficial update, this one may better your device but not officially.  If you are downloading, let us know what you think of this build.  This 4.6.1.239 is only for the BlackBerry Curve 8900.  Enjoy.

http://rapidshare.com/files/230592153/8900jAllLang_PBr4.6.1_rel365_PL4.2.0.110_A4.6.1.239.exe

Source: BerryReview

-by Mac Jadalhack

We kept hearing rumors about a June debut for the famous BlackBerry Tour 9630 for Verizon formerly known as the BlackBerry Niagara, but it seems as though it’s been pushed ahead to July 13th this year to be exact.  Any further delays after that would be a few days different says the Verizon source.  We’ll just have to wait and see and hopefully won’t have another Bold dilemma again.

-Otoniel Bruno

It seems as though there’s word going around the blogs about the BlackBerry Curve 8520 reaching out to T-Mobile towards the end of Q4 this year.  If you’re looking to get out of the trackball generation, wait patiently for the new sexy touch sensor padded BlackBerry to come out.  The confirmed specs are: 2 megapixel camera w/ fixed focus and no flash, microSD slot, QVGA display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and quad-band GSM/EDGE. There’s no word on of 3G or GPS.  MobileMag confirms that T-Mobile will be getting this new Curve, first in line before everyone else.

-Otoniel Bruno