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		<title>BlackBerry Torch 9810 For T-Mobile To Be Launch On November 7th</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/blackberry-torch-9810-for-t-mobile-to-be-launch-on-november-7th-0319505</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[T-Mobile US has official announced the BlackBerry Torch 9810 pricing and availability. The device will be available on November 7th. As for the price, it would cost you $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. The device packed with a 1.2GHz processor, 3.2-inch VGA display and 5-megapixel camera supporting 720p HD video recording. Check out the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>T-Mobile US has official announced the BlackBerry Torch 9810 pricing and availability. The device will be available on November 7th. As for the price, it would cost you $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.  </p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BlackBerry-Torch-9810_HERO-409x500.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BlackBerry-Torch-9810_HERO-409x500.jpg" alt="" title="" width="409" height="500" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19506" /></a></p>
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<p>The device packed with a 1.2GHz processor, 3.2-inch VGA display and 5-megapixel camera supporting 720p HD video recording. Check out the full reviews on SlashGear.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/t-mobile-blackberry-torch-9810-priced-for-november-7-launch-02192494/">via</a> SlashGear]</p>
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		<title>AT&amp;T Getting BlackBerry Bold 9900</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/att-getting-blackberry-bold-9900-2419442</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the beginning of August, AT&#038;T proclaimed they are getting the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Sadly, there are no further info from AT&#038;T. However, they finally speak up via @ATTDeals Twitter account, where they said the device is &#8220;coming soon&#8221;. Also, CrackBerry reported that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 won&#8217;t be launch on November 6th like the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the beginning of August, AT&#038;T proclaimed they are getting the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Sadly, there are no further info from AT&#038;T. However, they finally speak up via @ATTDeals Twitter account, where they said the device is &#8220;coming soon&#8221;.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/170023-boldrear.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/170023-boldrear.jpg" alt="" title="" width="354" height="475" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19443" /></a></p>
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<p>Also, CrackBerry reported that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 won&#8217;t be launch on November 6th like the rumor said. There is not much to say regarding this issues but it&#8217;s probably a little relieving for BlackBerry fans after hearing this news.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://phonedog.com/2011/10/23/blackberry-bold-9900-is-coming-soon-to-at-t/">via</a> PhoneDog]</p>
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		<title>Porsche To Design BlackBerry Smartphone, Coming On October 27th</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/porsche-to-design-blackberry-smartphone-coming-on-october-27th-2219416</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BlackBerry upcoming device featuring Porsche. It comes with a unique design along with Porsche brand on it. The device to debut on October 27th, 2011. The device to be known as the BlackBerry 9980 or according to the rumors, the BlackBerry Knight, R47, and the Porsche Proceeding. It would fall on BlackBerry luxury edition. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BlackBerry upcoming device featuring Porsche. It comes with a unique design along with Porsche brand on it. The device to debut on October 27th, 2011. </p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BlackBerry-9980-Knight.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BlackBerry-9980-Knight.jpg" alt="" title="" width="518" height="350" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19417" /></a></p>
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<p>The device to be known as the BlackBerry 9980 or according to the rumors, the BlackBerry Knight, R47, and the Porsche Proceeding. It would fall on BlackBerry luxury edition. The details on the device should be available by next week. The announcement will take place in Dubai to preview an “exclusive collaboration between Porsche Design and BlackBerry.”</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/porsche-design-blackberry-to-debut-october-27-20189709/">via</a> SlashGear]</p>
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		<title>RIM Teases The Blackberry 9380 Curve Touch &amp; 9790 Bellagio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After leaking their two unannounced smartphones, RIM has started to tease one of the device. The two devices are the Blackberry Curve Touch 9380 and the Bellagio 9790. Check out the specs after the break. The Curve Touch features a 3.2-inch display with 480 x 360 pixels in portrait view. While the Bellagio has a [...]]]></description>
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<p>After leaking their two unannounced smartphones, RIM has started to tease one of the device. The two devices are the Blackberry Curve Touch 9380 and the Bellagio 9790. Check out the specs after the break. </p>
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<p>The Curve Touch features a 3.2-inch display with 480 x 360 pixels in portrait view. While the Bellagio has a 2.44-inches and QWERTY keyboard. Pricing and Availability is to be announced. </p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/rim-teases-blackberry-9380-curve-touch-and-9790-bellagio-17188386/#entrycontent">via</a> SlashGear]</p>
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		<title>RIM Slip Out BlackBerry Curve Touch and Bellagio To Developers</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/rim-slip-out-blackberry-curve-touch-and-bellagio-to-developers-1719400</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RIM inform the developer two of their unannounced smartphone, the Curve Touch and Bellagio. Both runs on BlackBerry 7 OS. Mainly, the slip out was about the screen resolutions and a little bit info on the specs. The Bellagio will possess a 2.4-inch screen using 480 x 360 resolution to produce a respectable 245 PPI. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RIM inform the developer two of their unannounced smartphone, the Curve Touch and Bellagio. Both runs on BlackBerry 7 OS. Mainly, the slip out was about the screen resolutions and a little bit info on the specs.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bb7.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bb7-580x404.jpg" alt="" title="" width="580" height="404" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-19402" /></a></p>
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<p>The Bellagio will possess a 2.4-inch screen using 480 x 360 resolution to produce a respectable 245 PPI. While the Curve Touch get a larger 3.2-inch display, resulting in a PPI of 189. The official announcement should be available next week. </p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/rim-tells-devs-to-get-ready-for-blackberry-curve-touch-and-bella/">via</a> Engadget]</p>
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		<title>BlackBerry Curve 9380 Images Leaked Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only yesterday, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 images was leaked. Now, we got the BlackBerry Curve 9380 photos out in the webs. The device have a 3.25-inch touchscreen according to the picture below. The Curve 9380 features a 480&#215;360 screen resolution, 800MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video capture, 1GB storage, NFC, and BlackBerry 7 OS. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only yesterday, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 images was leaked. Now, we got the BlackBerry Curve 9380 photos out in the webs. The device have a 3.25-inch touchscreen according to the picture below.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/169493-curve9380.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/169493-curve9380.jpg" alt="" title="" width="550" height="413" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18958" /></a></p>
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<p>The Curve 9380 features a 480&#215;360 screen resolution, 800MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, 720p video capture, 1GB storage, NFC, and BlackBerry 7 OS. The handset is an all touchscreen smartphone. Price tba.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://phonedog.com/2011/09/13/blackberry-curve-9380-photos-break-cover-again/">via</a> PhoneDog]</p>
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		<title>BlackBerry Bold 9790 Has Been Leaked</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/blackberry-bold-9790-has-been-leaked-1318888</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a bit too pricey, then we got a good news for you. RIM will be launching another BlackBerry Bold handset which similar to the Bold 9900 except it will comes in smaller version and cheaper price. The BlackBerry Bold 9790 runs on BlackBerry 7 OS. The device [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a bit too pricey, then we got a good news for you. RIM will be launching another BlackBerry Bold handset which similar to the Bold 9900 except it will comes in smaller version and cheaper price. The BlackBerry Bold 9790 runs on BlackBerry 7 OS.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BlackBerry-Bold-9790-1110912170755.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BlackBerry-Bold-9790-1110912170755.jpg" alt="" title="" width="560" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18889" /></a></p>
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<p>The device packed with a 1.2Ghz processor, a 5-megapixel camera, 8GB of internal storage, WiFi, GPS, and NFC. It would pretty much have the same touchscreen and full QWERTY form factor as the Bold 9900. Both pricing and release date is to be announced.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/blackberry-bold-9790-leaks-sporting-9900-internals-12178993/">via</a> SlashGear]</p>
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		<title>BlackBerry Torch 9850 Coming To Verizon In September 8th</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RIM comes up with another full touchscreen BlackBerry smartphone. This time the device is heading to Verizon with codename Torch 9850. It will be available in September 8th. The device packed with a 3.7-inch touchscreen WVGA (800 x 480) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon single-core processor, and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, capable of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RIM comes up with another full touchscreen BlackBerry smartphone. This time the device is heading to Verizon with codename Torch 9850. It will be available in September 8th.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BlackBerry-Bold-Torch-9850-9810-17-SlashGear2-580x337.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/BlackBerry-Bold-Torch-9850-9810-17-SlashGear2-580x337.jpg" alt="" title="" width="580" height="337" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18769" /></a></p>
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<p>The device packed with a 3.7-inch touchscreen WVGA (800 x 480) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon single-core processor, and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, capable of 720p video capture. It also offers 4GB of internal storage that’s expandable with a microSD card. Priced at $199.99 with a new two-years agreement. You can purchase the device via online starting on September 8th or directly at Verizon retail stores on September 15th.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/blackberry-torch-9850-hits-verizon-september-8-06177430/">via</a> SlashGear]</p>
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		<title>RIM Revealed BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370</title>
		<link>http://www.slashphone.com/rim-revealed-blackberry-curve-9350-9360-and-9370-2318483</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RIM has made an announcement on their newest BlackBerry Curve lines up. There are three upcoming handset which are the BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. The three of them will be powered with BlackBerry 7 OS. Aside from that, the handsets packed with RIM’s slimmest Curve design ever, GPS and Wi-Fi support, and 5-megapixel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RIM has made an announcement on their newest BlackBerry Curve lines up. There are three upcoming handset which are the BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. The three of them will be powered with BlackBerry 7 OS.  </p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BlackBerry-Curve-9350-9360-and-9370110823105729.png"><img src="http://cdn.slashphone.com/sp/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BlackBerry-Curve-9350-9360-and-9370110823105729-580x290.png" alt="" title="" width="580" height="290" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-18484" /></a></p>
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<p>Aside from that, the handsets packed with RIM’s slimmest Curve design ever, GPS and Wi-Fi support, and 5-megapixel cameras. Here&#8217;s what RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis have to said, &#8220;These new models will build on the incredible success of the BlackBerry Curve line and further expand the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history.” He also added, “The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are absolutely stunning and offer a significant performance upgrade with an unmatched mobile social experience for the millions of feature phone users in the market as well as our existing Curve customers.” The devices will launch this month in Canada follow by other regions markets in the beginning of next month.</p>
<p>Press Release:</p>
<blockquote><p>RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Curve Smartphones</p>
<p>Sleek, fast and easy-to-use smartphones feature next-generation BlackBerry 7 OS and deliver smooth social experiences wherever you go</p>
<p>Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced three new BlackBerry® smartphones featuring the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS). The all-new BlackBerry® Curve™ 9350, BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360 and BlackBerry Curve™ 9370 smartphone are exciting additions to the popular BlackBerry Curve series.</p>
<p>These new models are designed to address a large and important segment of the global mobile phone market where customers are looking to upgrade their existing feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve with an affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured and socially-connected smartphone.</p>
<p>“These new models will build on the incredible success of the BlackBerry Curve line and further expand the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are absolutely stunning and offer a significant performance upgrade with an unmatched mobile social experience for the millions of feature phone users in the market as well as our existing Curve customers.”</p>
<p>Everything You Need<br />
The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are slim, stylish and simply beautiful. They are ergonomically designed with a comfortable and iconic keyboard for fast, accurate typing and an optical trackpad for easy, one-handed navigation. GPS and Wi-Fi® support are also included, as well as a 5MP camera with flash and video recording so that memories can be captured and instantly shared on social networks. The microSD/SDHC slot supports up to 32 GB memory cards for additional media storage.</p>
<p>In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 OS, the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones feature a range of powerful hardware enhancements including upgraded processors, displays and memory, and built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.</p>
<p>Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS<br />
BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser which combines the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine with the hardware enhancements in the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones to deliver a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also enabled smoother navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.</p>
<p>BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry® Protect is also pre-loaded*, offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. With BlackBerry Protect, users can locate their misplaced BlackBerry smartphone using GPS or remotely turn up the ringer for an audible notification if their handset is close-by. BlackBerry® Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. The popular universal search capability has also been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for information.</p>
<p>Best In Class Communications and Social Experiences<br />
The next generation BlackBerry Curve smartphones deliver the world’s best mobile communications and social experiences with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day.</p>
<p>The latest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) is pre-loaded and now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps, such as Foursquare, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the ‘BBM connected’ app (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011).</p>
<p>The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time utilizing push notifications. Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones also delivers a deeply integrated experience including use of real time push notifications and Social Feeds integration.</p>
<p>Availability<br />
The BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones are expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September. Availability dates and pricing for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.</p>
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		<title>T-Mobile Getting BlackBerry Bold 9900 On September 31st For $300</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Effie Tjhai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[T-Mobile has officially announced that they will be carrying the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Previously, we have heard the handset&#8217;s price will hit $250, but it seems the price has been raise. The handset will cost you $299.99 even with a two-years agreement. T-Mobile VP of product management, Andrew Morrison stated, “T-Mobile is excited to add [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>T-Mobile has officially announced that they will be carrying the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Previously, we have heard the handset&#8217;s price will hit $250, but it seems the price has been raise. The handset will cost you $299.99 even with a two-years agreement.</p>
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<p>T-Mobile VP of product management, Andrew Morrison stated, “T-Mobile is excited to add a BlackBerry smartphone to T-Mobile’s best 4G product lineup ever,” he also added, “With the new BlackBerry Bold 9900, we are offering our socially-active and business-minded customers a powerful device with a unique proposition — the pairing of a nationwide 4G network with the mobile communications efficiency that has become synonymous with BlackBerry smartphones.” Check out the full press release below.</p>
<blockquote><p>    T-Mobile Launches the BlackBerry Bold 9900,<br />
    Its First 4G BlackBerry Smartphone</p>
<p>    Featuring the new BlackBerry 7 operating system, the smartphone will be T-Mobile’s fastest BlackBerry to date, leveraging a 1.2 GHz processor and America’s Largest 4G Network</p>
<p>    BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 17, 2011 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the upcoming nationwide availability of the first 4G BlackBerry® smartphone to run on America’s Largest 4G Network™ — the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900. Available today in an exclusive pre-sale for T-Mobile business customers and launching nationwide on Aug. 31, the 4G-capable BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone ever (at only 10.5mm) and the first to offer the perfect union of a high-performance keyboard and brilliant touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. Featuring a range of powerful hardware enhancements including a 1.2 GHz processor, Liquid Graphics™ technology 24-bit high-resolution graphics and advanced sensors, the new smartphone is designed to deliver the ultimate in communications, multimedia and productivity.</p>
<p>    “T-Mobile is excited to add a BlackBerry smartphone to T-Mobile’s best 4G product lineup ever,” said Andrew Morrison, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “With the new BlackBerry Bold 9900, we are offering our socially-active and business-minded customers a powerful device with a unique proposition — the pairing of a nationwide 4G network with the mobile communications efficiency that has become synonymous with BlackBerry smartphones.”</p>
<p>    The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is powered by the new BlackBerry 7 operating system, which introduces a next-generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid Web browsing experience that is among the best in the industry. Additional enhancements to this next-generation BlackBerry browser have also optimized zooming and panning for smoother Web navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.</p>
<p>    “We continue to deliver innovative products for our customers, and we’re excited to offer our first 4G BlackBerry smartphone,” said Femi Lakeru, vice president of business sales, T-Mobile USA. “Since T-Mobile offers 4G speeds in more places than any other wireless broadband network in the U.S., CIOs can trust that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will give their employees the ultimate combination of speed, productivity and security.”</p>
<p>    T-Mobile’s high-speed 4G network continues to expand and is now available in more than 190 markets, reaching more than 200 million people nationwide*. With the addition of the BlackBerry Bold 9900, T-Mobile now offers a wide variety of 4G devices including smartphones, tablets, laptop sticks, a netbook and a mobile hotspot. Running on America’s Largest 4G Network, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 helps make life truly mobile — all at 4G speeds. Whether accessing email, sending an invoice, getting directions or uploading photos, T-Mobile customers stay connected and informed virtually anywhere life takes them.</p>
<p>    The BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone continues the tradition of delivering a leading mobile communications experience with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day. Recent enhancements include the newest release of BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), and an updated Social Feeds (2.0) app. The new Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that make it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time.</p>
<p>    The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is also the first device to come preloaded with T-Mobile’s new MobileLife® Family Organizer application. Powered by Cozi, MobileLife Family Organizer makes managing families’ busy schedules easier with centralized calendars, shopping lists, to-do lists, and family journals that allow family members to share updates with each other on the go. Calendar reminders can be sent by text or email allowing customers to avoid missing their kids’ soccer practice or an important shared appointment. More information about MobileLife Family Organizer can be found at http://www.t-mobile.com/calendar.</p>
<p>    Availability</p>
<p>    The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is expected to be available in an exclusive pre-sale for T-Mobile business customers beginning today, Aug. 17. The smartphone is expected to be available at T-Mobile retail stores and at select dealers and national retailers nationwide starting Aug. 31. For more information about T-Mobile products and services, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.</p>
<p>    T-Mobile’s 4G network has expanded to additional markets, including Atlantic City, N.J., and  Florence, Ala. A complete list of all the markets where T-Mobile’s 4G network is live can be found at http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/articles/4g-fact-sheet.</p>
<p>    For more information about T-Mobile’s 4G products, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.</p>
<p>    *T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere
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