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    Sprint Rolls Out BlackBerry 8350i Update

    February 13, 2009 /

    Since releasing the BlackBerry 8350i a few weeks ago, Sprint customers have been reporting issues with the new software build on the device.

    Yesterday, Sprint released an update to the device’s system software, BlackBerry OS 4.6.1.128. Sprint BlackBerry customers can download the update from the Sprint website. If you haven’t already upgraded to BlackBerry Desktop v4.7, you can download the installer from the same downloads page.

    According to a recent post on CrackBerry.com, Sprint is still working with Research In Motion to address an echo problem.

    ” We are diligently working on a fix for the known echo issue. It will not be fixed in this first release, but we are doing our best to identify the issue and correct it and hoping to include that fix in the next software release. One option that helps alleviate the problem would be to use the headset that comes packaged with the phone.

    Sprint is also working with RIM on a second maintenance release to address the remaining issues, and hope to have it available shortly. Any customers have issues during the upgrade they can call care at 1-800-639-6111.”

    Download the Sprint BlackBerry 8350i update…

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    BlackBerry OS 4.5 Update Report

    February 6, 2009 /

    I installed Sprint’s specially formulated BlackBerry OS 4.5 update on my Curve 8330 last night. The process when smoothly using BlackBerry Manager 4.7 on my Windows Vista Business SP1 PC.

    So far things look good and appear to be working well. The one thing that I didn’t like was that the pre-installed photos, one of which I liked as my wallpaper, are no longer on my device after applying the update. I haven’t had a chance to follow up with other Sprint 8330 users yet to see if they have had similar experiences or not. All in all, it isn’t a big deal. I’m sure somone posted the photos on the Inetnet. If I find them, I’ll post the link. I’ll also try and see if Sprint can confirm the missing photos.

    Otherwise, email, the browser, and Documents To Go are all working well. I’ll have to spend some more time playing with the new software over the weekend.

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    BlackBerry OS 4.5 Update Posted

    February 5, 2009 /

    Sprint has make good on their word to post the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130 OS 4.5 upgrade on their website before the end of the day Friday. BlackBerry users rejoice! Sprint has packed in some very nice goodies for their customers who are using older Berries.

    Software Feature Enhancement with 4.5:

    • Send Multi-Media Messages (MMS) which enables sending of text messages with picture and other file attachment.
    • View emails in HTML email format. Users can easily change their email format setting to HTML for emails to appear just like they do on your PC. Will work automatically for BlackBerry Internet Service customers. Requires BES 4.1, Service Pack 6 for BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers (verify with your company’s IT department).
    • Free/Busy Calendar Lookup for BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers immediately lets you know all attendee’s availability. Not available to BlackBerry Internet Service customers. Requires BES 4.1, Service Pack 5 for BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers (verify with your company’s IT department).
    • Remote search for email for BlackBerry Enterprise Service customers creates more access to emails that are not stored on your device but remain stored remotely on your email server. Not available to BlackBerry Internet Service customers. Requires BES 4.1, Service Pack 5 for BlackBerry Enterprise Server customers (verify with your company’s IT department).
    • Word completion for SureType keyboards allows for faster typing on BlackBerry Pearl 8130.
    • Automatically generate a music playlist with specific criteria based on artist, albums or genre.
    • Video recording attachment view supported.
    • Create a Voice Note and attach to an email or Multimedia Message(MMS). Or record a voice note and save for playback when needed.
    • Dataviz Documents To Go Application gives you the ability to download and save a file to your BlackBerry to view or edit later. Requires Visit the DataViz® website to register with DataViz and download an update for Documents To Go that includes Sheet To Go.

    I know that many Sprint BlackBerry customers have been vocal in asking for MMS support on their devices. I’m also glad to see Sprint roll in support for HTML email and going the extra mile to include DataViz Documents To Go.

    Be sure to check back over the next few days as I do plan on posting my experiences with the upgrade process and with the new software features.

    Download the update now…

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    Sprint Releases BlackBerry OS 4.5 for 8130, 8330

    February 5, 2009 /


    For Sprint’s BlackBerry customers, it has been a long wait for the certified version of BlackBerry OS 4.5 for the 8130 and 8330. For the last few months, Sprint Berry owners watched as fellow addicts on other carriers received their updates before us. Today, Sprint has announced that the wait is finally over!

    On the Sprint customer service forums, BuzzAboutWireless.com, the comapny writes:

    “Sprint is pleased to inform you we have approved final software for upgrade 4.5 on BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphones. Although we are getting this to you later than hoped, we are confident our extra testing and evaluation will deliver a better experience.

    Upgrade 4.5 software should be available at www.sprint.com/downloads later this week. When you arrive at the Web site, please select the BlackBerry device you use (Pearl or Curve), and our Web site will outline all the new and enhanced features with software version 4.5, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to update your smartphone. As mentioned previously, among other great features offered by the BlackBerry software 4.5, you will also now have MMS functionality with your BlackBerry.

    If you have loaded 4.5 software directly from the RIM Web site, we recommend you re-register your smartphone (go to Options>Advanced Options>Host Routing Table>select the menu key and choose “register now” )to ensure all software has loaded properly.

    Software versions of 4.5 for 8830 and 8703e BlackBerry models will be available very soon. We will update you as they become available.”

    I just checked the Sprint software downloads page for the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and it still has the link to OS 4.3, however, a Sprint representative on the BuzzAboutWireless forums has indicated that the OS 4.5 software download link will be made available soon.

    “I just finished speaking with the team responsible for posting the update on sprint.com/downloads and they assured me that it would be done later today or tomorrow.”

    This is great news for people who are addicted to their BlackBerry and who have been waiting to turn their email device into a real work horse by adding DataViz’ Documents To Go to their device. I was surprised to learn that by switching to a BlackBerry as my everyday device that I would no long be able to have the rich document editing capabilities that I had grown used to with Documents To Go on my Palm Treo 755p.

    Check the Sprint downloads page to get the update as soon as it is posted. You can discuss the update on BuzzAboutWireless.

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  • blackberry,  htc,  rim,  rumors,  sprint

    BGR: Sprint Smartphone Line Up Leaked

    February 4, 2009 /

    BoyGeniusReport.com has gotten then hands on some upcoming handset changes coming to Sprint over the next few months. Take the list with a grain of salt, as I agree with Mr. Epstein that it will likely be “later” than “sooner” for the Palm Pre to launch, especially if Sprint is sitting on a large inventory of blue Treo 755p handsets.

    Device Name – Projected Warehouse EOL – Replacement (if available)

    Palm 755P (blue) – Late May – Palm Pre (target in-stock 3/15)
    Palm Centro (berry) – June
    Palm Centro (green) – July
    Palm Centro refresh (black) – July
    Palm 800W – April – Palm Treo Pro (target in-stock 2/15)
    RIM BlackBerry 7100i – August – RIM BlackBerry 8350i
    RIM BlackBerry Pearl (red) – May
    HTC Touch Diamond – July
    LG Rumor (blue) – Mid February – LG 265 Rumor II (target in-stock 2/15)
    LG Rumor (green) – Mid March – LG 265 Rumor II (target in-stock 2/15)
    LG Rumor (black) – Mid April – LG 265 Rumor II (target in-stock 2/15)
    Samsung M520 Lumina – Mid April – LG LX370 (slider)
    Sanyo 6750 Eclipse (pink) – June
    Motorola Q9C – Mid June
    Sierra 597E – July – Sierra 2-in-1 Aircard
    Motorola VE20 – July

    [Via BoyGeniusReport.com…]

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    Rumor: Best Buy to Sell the Palm Pre

    January 26, 2009 /

    It looks like Sprint is angling to iron out a deal with electronics retailer Best Buy to be retail sales location for Palm’s newest smartphone, the Pre, when it goes live later this year. Information news website Bloomberg.com writes:

    “Sprint Nextel Corp., the money-losing U.S. wireless carrier, is in talks with Best Buy Co. to sell Palm Inc.’s Pre once the phone makes its debut this year, potentially putting the device in more than 1,000 stores.

    “I’m really excited that they’re back in the game,” Score said of Palm in an interview. “We’re working with Sprint on that, but no official announcement as of yet.”

    Palm plans to introduce the Pre, which uses its new WebOS operating software, in the first half of 2009. Sprint spokeswoman Michelle Mermelstein said the company hasn’t confirmed any decisions about its retail partners and declined to give further details on pricing or the date of the release. Palm spokeswoman Leslie Letts didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment. “

    In a separate rumor, it is said that Palm’s latest Windows Mobile smartphone, the Treo Pro, could be coming to Sprint as soon as February 15.

    [Via PalmInfoCenter.com…]

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    BGR: Sprint Treo Pro Appears, Then Vanishes

    January 22, 2009 /

    The Boy Genius Report is reporting today that the Palm Treo Pro make a brief cameo appearance on the Sprint online store today and then just as quickly disappeared.

    There have been a lot of rumors around the Internet about Palm’s next Windows Mobile device on the Sprint network, including photos of the retail packaging of the Sprint Treo Pro edition. Earlier this week, PalmInfoCenter was reporting that the new CDMA edition of the Treo Pro will get a bit of a boost from the rumored hardware tweaks over it’s unlocked GSM cousin.

    The good news is that the Pro is coming to Sprint and the cost of the device with a qualifying 2-year contract agreement will be $249 after rebates are applied.

    [Via BoyGeniusReport.com…]

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    Sprint BlackBerry OS 4.5 for Curve 8330 Leaked

    January 20, 2009 /

    I’m not sure how I missed this last week. My guess is that I’ve spent too much time at work and not enough time at home obsessing about my BlackBerry. But it would appear that a CDMA version of the BlackBerry OS 4.5 for Sprint’s Curve 8330 is making the rounds on the Internet. The build number of the leaked software is 4.5.0.119.

    Remember, this is a leaked version of the BlackBerry OS. Install it on your production units at your own risk! If you brick your Berry, Sprint won’t help you out with this one.

    Check out the BerryReview.com thread…
    -or-
    Check out the CrackBerry.com thread…

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    Sprint’s Palm Pre Teaser Page

    January 9, 2009 /

    PalmInfoCenter.com is reporting that Sprint has posted a Palm Pre teaser page with a link to sign up to be notified when the Pre goes on sale later this year.

    “Wasting no time after the announcement of Palm’s next-gen hardware and software, Sprint has posted a teaser page showing the Palm Pre in all of its keyboard-exposed glory. While the device is still undergoing certification and final testing, as stated by Ed Colligan earlier today at Palm’s event, they claim to be doing everything in their power to bring this highly-anticipated device to market “as soon as possible” within the first half of 2009.”

    Read the full PalmInfoCenter.com article…

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    Going Live with BlackBerry

    December 22, 2008 /

    This is just a quick note to say that I plan on activating my BlackBerry Curve 8330 today.

    There are a few reasons for deciding to turn on the BlackBerry now. The first is that after looking at Palm’s new App Store, there is no need for testing on my Treo 755p; my Treo 750 is up to the task.

    Secondly, if the rumors about Palm are true, it looks like the company could be on track to release a new device with the Nova operating system before the May/June 2009 time frame. I want to use the BlackBerry in between now and then. If Palm is going to deliver in the next quarter, I need to get going with the BlackBerry.

    Sprint is still reporting that they are working with RIM on ironing out the kinks in the BlackBerry OS 4.5 upgrade. That means that I won’t be able to use DataViz Documents To Go until the update has been certified by Sprint.

    I’ll post again once I have the BlackBerry activated for voice and data with the BlackBerry Internet service.

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