A couple weeks ago we let you know about Verizon putting the BlackBerry Storm 3 9570 down as they decided not to carry the device.  There was still hope for the device to surface to other carriers, but according to this leaked internal note at RIM, it’s getting canceled across the board for everybody.  The note reads:

“Thank you for your hard work and diligence in preparing your application to support the upcoming hardware refresh of the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone (model number 9570, codename R027). Regrettably, RIM has decided not to pursue this device further and has ended the program.

However, rest assured that you will have the opportunity to leverage the work you’ve put in thus far in preparing for the new OS, as BlackBerry 6 will be making its way to more Verizon products in the near future, including the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and the BlackBerry Curve 9330″

And there you have it.  Verizon will not get the device and RIM has decided to end everything with the device officially.  Assuming the note is true, what will come of the Storm family? Will it just wear off like the Tour?

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source; BBLeaks

Is anyone really surprised? I mean I am shocked that the device is getting canceled on such short notice, but I’m not surprised for the reasons why here.  According to some inside info over at Engadget, the BlackBerry Storm 3 9570 is being canceled for Verizon Wireless.  There is still possibilities that it will go somewhere else, but big red says no.  I agree with the decision as the Storm 3 is just another Storm 2 with some extra under the hood options.  Make a new and improved Storm please then release so people can buy it.

-by Otoniel Bruno

We want to know where your interest is when it comes to the new Storm expected to release from Verizon Wireless.  The BlackBerry Storm 9570 appears to be the same shell (body) as the previous BlackBerry Storm 2 9550/9520 which is disappointing many.  Under the hood we have 512MB instead of 256MB, a 5MP camera on the back, and of course BlackBerry 6 ready (we’re assuming it comes with 6.0 out of the box).  So drop us a line in the comments, a tweet, or even participate in the poll above and let us know if you’re getting the new Storm or not.

Here’s some more of the BlackBerry Storm 9570 which broke loose late last night in a not so clear photo.  Now we know the device we saw the other day is something else and not the third generation Storm.  What could it be? In any case here’s the Storm 9570, looks the same as the Storm 2 9550 which is too disappointing.  It’s got 512MB of memory and BlackBerry 6 on it though. And don’t forget the amazing 5MP camera.  Come on RIM.  More pics after the jump!

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It’s dark here, but we can sort of make out the bottom of the device which has confused us all since yesterday’s leaked out image of what we thought was the BlackBerry Storm 3.  So a trackpad was seen on the device we saw yesterday just as the torch has but here we are seeing solid proof that it is indeed a 9570 model BlackBerry which is the next Storm to release.  Other things we notice here is that it has BlackBerry 6 OS installed here, a bit old if you ask me (.155).  The biggest key here is that we know that this image and the image we saw yesterday are of two different devices.  So what was the one we saw yesterday?

Source: BBLeaks

It looks like this is the first BlackBerry Storm 3 image to surface.  As far as the specs go, we know that it’s getting 8GB of internal memory along with a 1GHz processor and will act as a WiFi hotspot.  This is the first time we see the device live and it looks quite exciting.  The rumors at first said that it would look the same as the Storm 2 and just be a refresh but it looks like the device has gone through some changes and looks “rounder.” What do you guys think?

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For a device that’s just around the corner from releasing, RIM has does an excellent job keeping it secret.  After all, we did not even have confirmation on the 9800 being called the “Torch” 100% until the official announcement day.  Now according to IntoMobile, a leaked Verizon roadmap shows a BlackBerry Storm 3 9570 and Curve 9330 launching in October.  The Curve 9330 we aren’t so excited for as it’s barely “revamped” from the 8500 but the Storm 3 9570 is quite an excitement.  The Storm 3 will indeed have SurePress along with BlackBerry 6 OS preinstalled.  Leaked details we saw earlier on the Storm 3 indicate that it is also a hotspot meaning it can broadcast its internet service via WiFi to other devices.  With that said, we really hope further images surface on the device and we get to see what it’s all about.

-by Mac Jadalhack

It looks accurate to me.  Based on the last specs we got on the BlackBerry Storm 3, it was to be the same body as the Storm 2, but more under the hood of course.  The specs on the slide seem to pretty much match up, making us believe that this is the BlackBerry Storm 3 indeed.  It’s a bit fuzzy but the text is pretty clear that it says “Odin Refresh.”  The specs listed in this slide are:

• New refreshed UI (BlackBerry 6)
• Webkit Browser
• 512MB up to 32GB SD card
• 5MP camera with updated UI
• World Edition
• WiFi 802.11n
• 3G Mobile Hotspot – coming soon

At the moment, 3G mobile hotspotting seems to be popular with Verizon as they are now pushing it mostly on the Palm devices that no one wants.  Adding the feature to the BlackBerry is something we’ve wanted for a very long time.

So what do you think? Is this the new Storm 3 which is now known as the Torch?  I think so.  How about the BlackBerry 9800 Slider? It seems a bit confusing at the moment but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Torch brand took on all touchscreen BlackBerry devices. The image wasn’t clear at first and looked like it said “Torch” when in reality it said “Touch.” Sorry folks!

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: Engadget

Before we get into the Storm 3 and Curve 3, the tablet specs leaked from Engadget don’t seem to match what RIM has been rumored so far to put out.  A 10.1 inch tablet doesn’t seem right as we so far know its a 7 inch device.  Things could change, and specs could be very well changed, so we’ll stay on the outside for this one.  Verizon is also expected to get the BlackBerry Storm 3 we have been anxious to see as there has not been a single photo leak for this device.  What we have been rumored so far on the Storm 3 is that it carries the same body as the Storm 2, with a more improved touch screen and a bunch of great specs under the hood.  That leaves us now with a Curve 3.  We assume it is a variation of the BlackBerry Curve 9300 but I really don’t see what the need for a CDMA version of it. More after the jump!

The Curve 8530 is solely for Verizon and Sprint being CDMA, rockin’ 3G already.  The main objective of this Curve 9300 was to bring the 8500 back in a 3G form for carriers such as T-Mobile and AT&T right?  That’s how I see it at least.  But don’t get too excited for the Storm 3 and Curve 3 as according to the rumors, these devices are “possible” to come out for the holidays.  So what do you folks think of this? Is the tablet a BlackBerry one or perhaps an Android?  Storm 3? Curve 3? Anyone, anyone?

-by Mac Jadalhack

So we don’t know much of anything on a BlackBerry Storm 3 or its existence, but Salomondrin has put up some leaked rumors and specs on it.  We saw sketches by Elecite which the whole world frowned upon instantly as they were obviously fake and not accurate, making those folks lose a lot of credibility.  We hope these are true as they seem to be the most realistic leaked details we’ve had yet.  So back to the BlackBerry Storm 3, here’s what’s in store:

• It’s currently being tested by a limited team to prevent leaks out
• Shell is the same as the Storm 2 but is different under the hood
• 1GHz Processor
• 8GB Internal Memory
• 512MB flash memory but later has been tested with 1GB isntead
• It will NOT run OS 6.0 – Instead a new OS of its own
• 5MP camera as of now
• Ability to run widgets with lots of personalization
• Something new with the screen but will still have SurePress
• It will be Verizon’s first or second LTE device released

That’s all we have for now, but I’m sure as time goes by we’ll be seeing more leak out.  Being that the team testing the device out is very specific, small and limited, it will be a little tougher to get inside info as well as leaked screenshots.

-by Mac Jadalhack