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Apparently, the launch of the anticipated RIM BlackBerry 9000 will be delayed until July or August, instead of late May as previously rumored.

The device will be available from AT&T and will feature integrated GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 2 or 3.2 megapixel camera, as well as support for GSM and 3G HSDPA networks.

T-Mobile announced the availability of the new BlackBerry 8820 for its HotSpot@Home service line-up.

The smartphone is Wi-Fi- and GPS-capable, and takes advantage of Blackberry Maps, as well as TeleNav and myFaves services.

This model lacks the camera, which could mean that 8820 is a business device. Other features include microSD slot supporting up to 4GB, Bluetooth, voice dialing and many more.

RIM BlackBerry fans in the U.S. will be happy to hear that AT&T has finally started selling the good old BlackBerry Pearl 8120.

It is not the best smartphone there is, but still it's a good compact mid-range business messenger. The 8120 is basically the updated 8110 model, and comes with a 2Mpix camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, upgraded web browser, etc, but unfortunately lacks GPS support.

Research In Motion came up with a new lock-and-key system for its BlackBerry smartphones that have an on-board camera.

The idea is to lock-down and disable the camera while users stay in the office in order to prevent any corporate info leakages. RIM has filled in a patent application with the intention to implement the idea in practice.

On February 16, RIM (Research In Motion) has filled a lawsuit against Motorola accusing the company in multiple patent infringements and anticompetitive practices.

Motorola in its turn continues to use RIM's patents and refuses to acknowledge or pay for them. Just to let you know, Motorola was the first to sue RIM by the same reason.

Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) announced today the availability of the new pink version of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone.

The new color makes it look chic and fashionable, but in terms of features the device offers nothing new. Here are some of the specs:

• EV-DO connectivity;
• Speakerphone;
• 2Mpix camera with flash and 5x zoom;
• Advanced media player;
• Enhanced desktop media manager software (included);
• Bluetooth;
• microSD/SDHC memory card slot.

3 and Research In Motion (RIM) have launched the new BlackBerry 8707g smartphone in Sweden.

The device is primarily targeted at business customers and comes with the following features:

• Qualcomm 6250 chipset;
• 2100 MHz UMTS;
• GSM/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz);
• 320 x 240 LCD display;
• QWERTY keyboard;
• 16MB of RAM/64MB of ROM;
• Bluetooth 2.

RIM published a press release on the upcoming Blackberry firmware update, which should be available in the first half of the year. So, here's what we can expect, according to the PR:

• Blackberry upgrade highlights: Editable Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents;
• Search for and retrieve email messages from their email server even if the message is no longer stored on their BlackBerry;
• View HTML and rich text email messages with original formatting preserved;
• Enhanced security.

RIM BlackBerry 8130 fans in the U.S. will be happy to hear that a custom red BlackBerry Pearl 2 is now available from Sprint.

It offers the same features and price as the standard model, so if you wanted to separate yourself from other BB users don't miss this chance.

ColorWare presents a choice of several new colors for RIM Blackberry Curve , Pearl , and 8800 handsets that will be available starting December 31, 2007.

The company used X2 Coating technology, which is basically a scratch resistant liquid plastic covering.

It protects the phone from scratches and ultra-violet rays, which can damage the color.