It looks like Telus is picking up a few new BlackBerry smartphones this season, and as soon as August.  While we keep hearing about delays of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, it seems like rumored launch dates are emerging for Telus with dates as early as August 18th.  Here’s the lineup of launch dates:

• BlackBerry Torch 9810 – August 19th
• BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 – August 18 or 19th
• BlackBerry Torch 9860 – August 26th
• BlackBerry “Bellagio” (possibly Curve 9360) – TBD – Late September

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It looks like OS 6.0.0.600 is really going around to all “in this season” BlackBerry devices.  It started off as a leak, but surprisingly carriers all over the world picked it up.  The biggest shocker was AT&T picking it up for the Torch 9800 since they’re always behind in that as a carrier.  Now we’re seeing the OS launch for the forgotten BlackBerry Style 9670 and the BlackBerry Curve 9330.  Both these OS builds come from GCI.

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Source: N4BB

Not only is the BlackBerry Bold 9900 up for grabs on eBay, but the BlackBerry Curve 9360 (Apollo) is also up as well.  No they aren’t from the same sellers so this is strictly a coincidence.  This one was also spotted by BBNews.pl, as ecivon let us know it was up.  The price is a bit cheaper than the 9900 for obvious reasons at about $608.14 US.  The seller has a quantity of 10 units available which is also a bit sketchy.  Are you going to purchase one? Let us know!

BlackBerry Curve 9360 on eBay >>

The other device that we really don’t hear much about is the BlackBerry Curve 9360.  Maybe because it’s more of a basic BlackBerry and we’re all looking forward to devices such as the Bold 9900 and Torch (Touch) 9850/9860.  The folks over at BBNews.pl got a hands on with the device and put up some images, nothing we haven’t seen before but check them out if you haven’t seen the device yet.  Photos and specs after the jump!

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Boost Mobile is running a special promotion for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 now.  Once you purchase the device, you’ll be able to order your own music skin for it.  There’s a lot of variety to choose from as Boost and Virgin Mobile have a site setup for ordering them here.  The Boost Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8530 goes for $179.99 and offers an unlimited talk, text, and web plan for only $60 per month.  Here’s how to get your skins:

1. Buy the Curve 8530 from boostmobile.com.
2. Included with your shipment, you’ll receive a code redeemable for a free MusicSkin of your choice.
3. Once your phone arrives, redeem your code at www.BlackBerrySPG.MusicSkins.com.

The offer is for a limited time, so hop on the deal while it’s around.

Two weeks ago we had the same OS leak out, and I guess it was stable enough to go on the air and make it official.  Vodafone DE seems to be the first who has picked this one up.  So if you were worried about installing it before, maybe seeing it official this time around will build you some confidence.  Two download links below for both the BlackBerry Curve 9300 and BlackBerry Torch 9800.

• Download Torch 9800 OS 6.0.0.600
• Download Curve 9300 OS 6.0.0.600

Source: N4BB

Just as promised, here’s the leaked HD video of the BlackBerry Curve Apollo. The folks over at Tinhte have also leaked out the video along with the HD image gallery just brought out.  Here we get a better idea of what the device is like in hand and get more familiar with all its features and a brief OS walkthrough.  Hit the jump for watch the full video.

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Here’s a big batch of OS updates all from Vodafone UK.  We’ve seen OS 6.0.0.546 launch officially already, the most recent one being from Vodafone DE.  The BlackBerry Torch 9800, Bold 9780, Bold 9700, Curve 3G 9300, and Pearl 3G 9100/9105 all got the update yesterday from Vodafone UK, so you can go ahead and download the official update.

Download OS 6.0.0.546 from BlackBerry >>

Earlier today we let you know about Verizon officially launching OS 6.0.0.524 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 3G 9330.  It looks like there was a change log we failed to notice, but a few interesting new features appeared.  Continue reading for the full change log.

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.2475 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 6.0.0.2475
Consisting of:

• Applications: 6.0.0.546
• Software Platform: 6.6.0.207
• File name: 9300M_PBr6.0.0_rel2475_PL6.6.0.207_A6.0.0.546_du.exe
• File size: 157.19MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download OS 6.0.0.546 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 >>