Happy Friday to everyone!  A lot of Berry users are going to be quite happy with these leaks.  It looks like OS 7.1.0.402 has leaked out for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930, Torch 9850/9860 and 9810, and the Curve 9370.  It’s not so often that we see CDMA and GSM devices get the same OS love, but we see it happening here.  Click the links below to download the OS for your device.

• Download for Torch 9810 >>
• Download for Bold 9900 >>
• Download for Bold 9930 >>
• Download for Curve 9370 >>
• Download for Torch 9860 >>
• Download for Torch 9850 >>
• Download for Torch 9810 >>

The ‘Thank You Gift’ category in BlackBerry App World is no more- unless you’re in Singapore.  If you have a BlackBerry Curve 9380 and Torch 9860 in Singapore, then you’re eligible for some free applications.  Not exactly sure why these two devices are the only ones getting the free applications.  Is there an issue with the firmware or devices that we are unaware of?  Either way, here’s a list of those free apps you can grab for a limited time in the region:

• Fruits and Ninja
• InstaPhoto
• MP3 Ringtone Creator
• Screen Muncher
• Toss It!

Source: N4BB

The BlackBerry Bold 9900, Torch 9860 and Torch 9810 got a new OS leak today. Thankfully it’s a newer build of OS 7.1 which hopefully is more stable than previous versions that leaked. All download links below. If you decide to install let us know how it is.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Download
BlackBerry Torch 9860 Download
BlackBerry Torch 9810 Download

Source: N4BB

RIM has anounced five new BlackBerry 7 smartphones in Philippines this week.  Those devices are the BlackBerry Bold 9790, Curve 9380, Torch 9810, Torch 9860, and the white Bold 9900.  Devices will be available today in stores of the region.  Below is the full press release from RIM.

 

BlackBerry Bold 9790, BlackBerry Curve 9380, BlackBerry Torch 9810, BlackBerry Torch 9860 and Pure White BlackBerry Bold 9900 available in stores January 13

Manila, the Philippines – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of five new BlackBerry® smartphone models based on the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS) in the Philippines. The latest additions to the BlackBerry 7 product lineup are BlackBerry® Bold™ 9790, BlackBerry® Curve™ 9380, BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810, BlackBerry® Torch™ 9860 and BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 in Pure White. The five new smartphone models are expected to be available from carriers and authorized retail channels in the Philippines on January 13.

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Now all the major players have leaked and official builds of OS 7.1!  Here’s OS 7.1.0.190 for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 and Torch 9860.  We saw a hybrid build of OS 7.1 for the Torch 9810 in the past, but it wasn’t stable in anyway. Mobile hotspot worked at least.  So these are leaked versions still but download and install at your own risk.  On the Bold 9900, this same OS came to be really stable, performing better than other 7.0’s in my opinion.  Give it a shot and let us know!

Download for Torch 9810 >>

Download for Torch 9860 >>

 

Source: N4BB

Earlier we let you know about this same OS going official for the BlackBerry Torch 9810.  Now we see the same version (7.0.0.540) launch for the BlackBerry Torch 9860 as well.  So far the last couple 9860 updates have shown improvement in overall OS improvements so we’re hoping this one is as well.  Click the link below to download.

Download OS 7.0.0.540 for the BlackBerry Torch 9860 >>

It looks like all three grades of the OtterBox editions are now available for the BlackBerry Torch 9850 and 9860.  By now you know how the different editions work.  The Defender is the ultimate case and most durable.  The Commuter gives you something in between, while the Impact series gives you a heavy duty silicon cover adding very little bulk to the device.  Just got your Torch? Definitely check out OtterBox for your best protection.

BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860 OtterBox Cases >>

OS 7.0.0.440 is available for three devices from AT&T- the BlackBerry Torch 9810, Torch 9860, and Bold 9900.  I’ve tried the Torch 9810 9860 OS so far, and it’s a lot more stable than what we’ve seen out of the box and I have definitely seen battery life increases here as well.  Click the link below to grab a copy for any of the three.

UPDATE: Oops. We screwed up.  Tip we received stated Torch 9810 was one of the ones updated but we’re to blame for not validating. Sorry folks!

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AT&T unveiled its 4G BlackBerry line today at last.  For a few months now we’ve had the BlackBerry Torch 9810, but users have been waiting for the Bold 9900 as every other carrier has had it all along from day one.  Today we get to see launch dates for three devices: the Bold 9900, Curve 9360, and Torch 9860.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860 are set to launch on November 6th together.  The Curve 9360 is set for November 20th to launch.  For business and government customers, the date is set at November 14th.  As far as pricing goes, the Bold 9900 gets a $199.99 price tag, Torch 9860 at $99.99, and Curve 9360 at $29.99.  All these prices are based on a 2 year contract rate.

Taiwan Mobile and RIM Launch BlackBerry 7 Smartphones in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan Mobile and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today launched two new BlackBerry® smartphones based on the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS).  Powered by the latest BlackBerry software (including Chinese language support), the new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9860 will be available from Taiwan Mobile tomorrow and the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 can be pre-ordered through Taiwan Mobile at the same time.

Featuring RIM’s next generation hardware and software platforms, these new BlackBerry 7 based smartphones offer users a choice of two attractive designs and deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity. (more…)