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The upcoming BlackBerry Onyx was mentioned on our site once, but today we have an actual photo of it. It looks like a smaller version of the Bold with some Niagara / Tour traits. You see a prototype model, the real thing won't be available anytime soon. The most likely carrier is AT&T.

Yup, here we have another unofficial firmware update for the BlackBerry 8900... This time it's OS 4.6.1.239, which can be downloaded directly from here. You all know the drill, making a backup copy of your personal files is a must.

BoyGenius named the possible release date for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. According to them, the phone should be available on Verizon starting July 13th. It is a supposed date, as the official date hasn't been announced yet, but we hope it's true.

Recent reports indicate that the upcoming BlackBerry 8520 will be available on T-Mobile USA in Q4 this year. Currently there are some pics of it, and no technical data, but we expect more information to leak in the near future.

Vodafone UK customers using either BlackBerry 9500 or 9530 Storm can now update their handsets to OS 4.7.0.141 - an OFFICIAL update from the carrier. Yes, with all the numerous leaked OS versions, an official one looks like a big deal.

If you own a BlackBerry Bold or BlackBerry 8900, you might be interested in an OS 5.0 update for your handset. Download links for both versions on the update are provided below. Note that you won't be able to run all the applications on OS 5.0 (for now), and don't forget to backup your personal data.

Download OS 5.0.0.93 for the BlackBerry Bold
Download OS 5.

Alltel has launched the BlackBerry 8230 Pearl Flip yesterday. It will be available for just $99.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate on a 2-year contract, which isn't a bad deal, especially if you're a BlackBerry fan.

There's some new information regarding the BlackBerry Curve 8900. Sources report it will be coming to AT&T on May 25th, which is earlier than we previously thought. There's no confirmation on that, but hopefully it's true.

The expected price is $150 with a new contract.

It looks like RIM is preparing a successor to its BlackBerry Storm. Reportedly, Jim Balsillie was quoted as saying “we have next-generation devices with [touch] and the whole roadmap.” This means that some new touchscreen-based BlackBerry's are on their way, though there was no mention of the possible Storm 2.

Some sources indicate a period around September 2009, when we'll know what exactly RIM is up to.

If you own a BlackBerry 8900 you'll probably want to check out the new leaked OS 4.6.1.231 firmware that has surfaced online today. Just remember it's unofficial, so as always be sure to backup your data before updating.