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Sprint has opened a sign-up page for the upcoming BlackBerry Curve 8350i. While it's not a typical Nextel device, the 8350i does have Wi-Fi, GPS, and push-to-talk capability. So if you're tired of your old BlackBerry 7100i, sign-up for the new model now.

The current global financial crysis leaves no one aside, so it's not surprising that RIM’s shares have dropped from $148 to around $60. Rumor has it that Microsoft is waiting for RIM’s shares to drop to $40 before it starts buying them out. And you know what that means: if Microsoft takes over RIM, we'll be having Windows Mobile powered BlackBerry’s in the near future.

While we're still waiting for the first BlackBerry Storm to come out, rumors have appeared about the second and even third generations of this handset, which, according to the source, are in the development stages already. BGR also mentioned some new BlackBerry with 5Mpix autofocus cam, 1GB of RAM and a “near-HD quality” display. Hit the source link for more details.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900, also known as Javelin has been added today at the T-Mobile’s German website. The phone will be available next month, but the price is yet to be announced.

• HVGA+ (480x360) display;
• 512MHz processor;
• 256MB of flash memory;
• microSD expansion;
• Wi-Fi with UMA;
• GPS;
• 3.

Yesterday we said that Telus would be the only carrier in Canada to offer the BlackBerry Storm. We were wrong. Today the device was officially announced by Bell, and is now showcased on their website.

As expected, according to the leaked press release, Verizon Wireless has officially announced the Blackberry Storm for its network. You can read the full announcement here.

BlackBerry Storm features:

• CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A;
• Quad-band GSM;
• European 2100MHz  HSPA;
• 3.2" 480x360 touchscreen;
• 3.

Judging by the fact that the Blackberry Storm 9530 is now parading at the Telus' official website, it will be will be the first carrier to offer the device in Canada. According to some web rumors, the Storm will become available “just in time for the holiday shopping season”, which could mean next month.

Vodafone has announced the BlackBerry Storm, and put it on their official website. No pricing or availability details were announced.Features include:

• 3.25" touch screen display at 460 x 360 resolution;
• 3.2Mpix camera with autofocus and flash;
• Automatic screen rotation;
• 128MB RAM;
• 1GB internal memory;
• microSDHC memory card slot;
• HSPA connectivity

No Wi-Fi.

While Verizon and Vodafone are taking their time with announcing the BlackBerry Storm, a promotional video for the handset made by Vodafone has leaked in the web today. Here it is:

Verizon doesn't seem rush with the release of the BlackBerry Storm. Meanwhile, a User Guide for the device has become available for public today, along with some info about RIM's BlackBerry Application Center. What's taking so long, Verizon?