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The following are unofficial releases, so think twice before installing the update on your device. If you feel confident, choose and download the version you need by hitting one the links below:

OS 5.0.0.348 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000
OS 5.0.0.348 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900

T-Mobile customers will soon be able to get their hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9700, namely on November 16. PhoneArena has posted a picture revealing the available prices for the handset, which will be the most expensive BlackBerry to be offered by the carrier.

Prices include:

• $199.99 on a two-year contract and Wi-Fi Calling;
• $449.

Rogers Wireless is now selling the new BlackBerry Bold 9700. All willing can buy the handset for $299.99 on a 3-year contract with voice and data plan, or $599.99 outright.

Starting today the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is available to T-Mobile's select business customers. Just letting you know.

Click here to see MobileBurn's short unboxing review of the said handset.

Sprint has confirmed that it will also offer the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Exact pricing and availability wasn't announced.

Verizon Wireless has recently announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530. It's a CDMA variant of the T-Mobile's 8520, which will be available for purchase starting November 20 for $99 after a $100 rebate with new agreement. Some of its features include:

• 3G support;
• GPS;
• Wi-Fi;
• Bluetooth 2.1;
• dedicated multimedia keys:
• microSD cards up to 32GB;
• 3.

The new Motorola DROID is now the king of Verizon's smartphones.

There’s already a leaked OS out for the new BlackBerry Bold 9700. The OS 5.0.0.321 build is unofficial, and was apparently taken from the Rogers' Bold 9700. Remember to take all the necessary precautions before you proceed.

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According to BGR, the launch of the T-Mobile's BlackBerry 9700 might have been pushed back to November 16th. Then it will be available at $199 with a 2-year agreement and $449 for full retail . Other than that, the Android-powered Samsung Behold II will launch on November 18th with a $249 price tag (plus a 2-year contract).