Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Tata Indicom Introduces Prepaid BlackBerry Service Plans and the First Weekly Plan Offering in India

  • Introduces two service plans: BlackBerry Internet Bundle and BlackBerry Messaging Bundle
  • Weekly plans for prepaid BlackBerry services a first in India
  • Weekly package of Rs 85/- and Rs 250/-

New Delhi - Tata Teleservices Limited, India’s fastest-growing pan-India dual-technology telecom service provider, today announced through Tata Indicom the launch of prepaid BlackBerry® service plans. The new prepaid plans include a weekly plan offering, representing the first such BlackBerry service plans for customers in India.

Prepaid customers can choose from two service plans: BlackBerry® Messaging Bundle and BlackBerry® Internet Bundle, which offer customers different combinations of access to email, instant messaging services, social networking sites and Internet browsing. BlackBerry Messaging Bundle and BlackBerry Internet Bundle are available at a monthly package of Rs 299/- , Rs 900/- and weekly package of Rs 85/- and Rs 250/- respectively.

Announcing the launch of prepaid BlackBerry service and the weekly plans, Mr. Sunil Batra, President, Tata Teleservices said, “There are 2 firsts: first is that Tata Indicom is now offering prepaid BlackBerry services to customers and the second first is a weekly plan for BlackBerry smartphone customers who opt for prepaid services. Offering weekly service plans stems from our insight that the prepaid segment is highly cost conscious, and offering them weekly plans will liberate them from monthly commitments. Also we do realize that customer’ service preferences change often and offering weekly plans that suit their pocket and offers them the flexibility to change service options and keep up with the latest social trends is sure to be well received by the prepaid customer segment.”

Under the BlackBerry Messaging Bundle service plan, customers get unlimited access to email and popular instant messaging services. It allows customers to access as many as ten supported email accounts such as Hotmail®, Yahoo!® Mail, Google Mail™ and chat on popular services including Windows Live™ Messenger, Google Talk™, Yahoo!® Messenger and BlackBerry® Messenger. As an additional benefit, BlackBerry smartphones can display messages from multiple mailboxes in a single inbox and supports viewing email attachments from Microsoft Word (.doc), Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt), Microsoft Excel (.xls), and Adobe pdf (.pdf), as well as image files (.jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif, .tiff).

BlackBerry Internet Bundle gives customers all the features of the BlackBerry Messaging Bundle plus unlimited access to web browsing. .

“That’s not all; both plans are available on all BlackBerry smartphones from Tata Indicom,” Mr. Batra added. “BlackBerry smartphones have been well-received in the Indian market, and the launch of a variety of models is contributing to the appeal of the BlackBerry platform to an even wider range of customers. We have received tremendous response to our enhanced BlackBerry smartphone portfolio efficiently catering to diverse segments.”

Tata Indicom offers a variety of BlackBerry smartphones that can be conveniently combined with prepaid options such as the BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630, priced at Rs 27,990/-, which supports 3G networks around the world and includes rich multimedia features, as well as the popular BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 priced at 15990/-, which provides customers with a wide range of easy-to-use mobile applications, including email, phone, organizer, camera, multimedia and more.

About Tata Teleservices Limited
Tata Teleservices Limited is one of India’s leading private telecom service providers, having a pan-India presence across all of India’s 22 telecom Circles. The company offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers under brands - Tata Indicom, Tata DOCOMO, Tata Photon and Tata Walky and uses both the CDMA and GSM technology platform(s) for its wireless networks. Tata Teleservices Limited, along with Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, operates in more than 420,000 towns and villages across the country, serving over 60 million subscribers. After its collaboration with Japan’s NTT DOCOMO in November 2008, Tata Teleservices has so far launched GSM services under the TATA DOCOMO brand name in 16 telecom Circles, and the remaining part of the country is also expected to be covered shortly. The company recently launched a new brand on the GSM platform—T24—in partnership with Indian retail giant Future Group. Tata Teleservices’ bouquet of telephony services includes mobile services, wireless desktop phones, public booth telephony and Wireline services.

For details, visit www.tatateleservices.com, and www.tatadocomo.com

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

National Geographic Experience Goes Mobile On BlackBerry Smartphones

HONG KONG - National Geographic today announced the launch of the National Geographic Application for BlackBerry® smartphone users in Hong Kong and Australia. The application is the first Hong Kong-developed National Geographic application designated for the BlackBerry platform and features a collection of wallpapers, ring-tones and video highlights from the National Geographic Channel, the brand most recognized for its high-quality production, compelling documentaries and breathtaking photos.

Inspiring BlackBerry smartphone users to explore the real world at their fingertips, the National Geographic Application delivers first-class National Geographic content and programming based on National Geographic’s multimedia archive, and is available for BlackBerry smartphone users in Hong Kong from PCCW mobile* and in Australia on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld).

“The collaboration with Research In Motion expands the reach of National Geographic Channel into the mobile space, enabling us to deliver the unique National Geographic experience to BlackBerry users in Hong Kong and Australia,” said Ward Platt, President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, National Geographic Channel International. “The sophisticated National Geographic Application caters to National Geographic subscribers who tell us they are increasingly using their BlackBerry smartphone to keep them entertained and informed while they are on the go. Similarly, we are looking forward to winning new fans for the Channel among BlackBerry subscribers.”

“National Geographic Channel will continue to work with RIM to enrich the National Geographic Application for BlackBerry smartphones. We aim to create new business opportunities in the burgeoning mobile spectrum with our premium content for our advertisers in Asia,” added Mr. Platt.

“The National Geographic Application enriches the mobile experience for BlackBerry smartphone users and is a great example of the type of entertainment and rich content that can be delivered on the BlackBerry platform,” said Jeff McDowell, Senior Vice President, Business Segment Marketing & Alliances, Research In Motion.

The National Geographic Application is available for BlackBerry smartphones running BlackBerry® OS 4.3 or higher.

About National Geographic Channels International
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to live curious through its smart, innovative programming that questions what we know, how we view the world and what drives us forward. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its six channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music. Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S., which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in more than 320 million homes in 166 countries and 34 languages. For more information, please visit www.natgeotv.com.

*Remark:
1. The National Geographic Application is now available from PCCW mobile for a monthly fee of HK$10. New users who sign up a one-year plan with PCCW mobile will enjoy free access to the application for 3 months. Terms and conditions apply, please check with PCCW mobile.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Taiwan Mobile Launches the New BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone

Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan Mobile today announced that the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone is now available in Taiwan. The newest model from the BlackBerry® Bold™ series, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 includes an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and elegant design that will appeal to both professional and personal users in Taiwan.

“Taiwan Mobile is keen to launch smartphones that meet the communications needs of Taiwanese customers,” said Cliff Lai, Chief Operating Officer of Consumer Business Group, Taiwan Mobile. “Building on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold, we are pleased to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard in a sleeker design. As the sole provider of BlackBerry® smartphones and services, Taiwan Mobile offers a range of voice and data plans that provide flexibility for customers who want to enjoy both productivity gains and entertainment on-the-go with the BlackBerry platform.”

“We are delighted to introduce the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone together with Taiwan Mobile,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion, “We believe that customers will be extremely impressed with the new 3G-enabled BlackBerry Bold 9700, including its exciting new features, exceptional performance and refined design.”

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone also features enhanced battery life and music playback time up to 38 hours.

Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone's sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

Value-added Services and Special Promotions

Value-added services for BlackBerry smartphones are available at Taiwan Mobile. In addition to the newly launched eBook app and StockMan service, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 supports Taiwan Mobile’s enhanced version of catch portal, which houses various applications including location-based services, a phone book for commonly used numbers and a mobile movie schedule and ticketing service.

For individual customers who select Taiwan Mobile’s entry-level voice plan (around NT$200), they can purchase the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 at a discounted price of NT$13,990. If the customer selects the BlackBerry 990 service plan with a 24-month contract and Taiwan Mobile’s Myzone Rate Plan (NT$568), they can enjoy a 20% discount on the BlackBerry 990 service plan (NT$792) and will be offered the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone free-of-charge*.

In addition, the first 1,000 customers who purchase a BlackBerry Bold 9700 from Taiwan Mobile will be granted a free GelaSkin**, an easy-to-apply removable cover for the BlackBerry smartphone that provides extra protection and allows users to personalize their BlackBerry smartphones*.

For enterprise customers who select the BlackBerry 1499 service plan with a 24-month contract and Taiwan Mobile’s NT$1,500 voice rate plan or Myzone Rate Plan (NT$568), they can enjoy the full benefits of the BlackBerry 1499 service plan for only NT$999 and will be offered a BlackBerry Bold 9700 free-of-charge.*

Furthermore, Taiwan Mobile will provide BlackBerry smartphone accessories to enterprise customers free-of-charge, which includes extra batteries, BlackBerry® Charging Pod (limited for 300 sets) and M-series Mini Extra Battery Charger (limited for 50 sets)*.

For individual customers, please contact Taiwan Mobile myfone stores or customer service hotline at 0809 000 852. For enterprise subscription, please contact Taiwan Mobile enterprise service hotline at 0809 000 809.

* Terms and conditions apply, please contact Taiwan Mobile.
** Three designs are available while stocks last.

About Taiwan Mobile
Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. (TWM) is a leading telecommunications company in Taiwan, with 30 percent of the market share, more than 6 million customers. It was incorporated in the Republic of China on February 25, 1997 and was the first non-state owned company to receive a GSM 1800 license.

TWM was the first private telecommunications company to go public and the first wireless operator to launch 3G services using Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) technology.

To maximize customer value, TWM is committed to the era of digital convergence and dedicated to provide the "Quadruple-Play" services across mobile, fixed-line, cable TV, and broadband. Looking ahead, TWM will continue to strengthen its competitiveness to become the most reliable telecom operator in Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.taiwanmobile.com.

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Friday, March 12, 2010

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone in Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Australia - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone for customers in Australia and New Zealand. The second generation of RIM's innovative and award-winning touch-screen smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2 significantly improves the BlackBerry® touch-screen platform with new technology and new features to let customers stay easily connected to the people, places and things that matter most.

“The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, with its next generation SurePress technology and large, brilliant display, gives users an unrivalled touch-screen experience for advanced communications and multimedia applications,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director for Southeast Asia, Research In Motion. “In addition, with the recent introduction of BlackBerry App World™, users can get even more out of their smartphone with a broad range of free mobile applications that are easier than ever to discover and download.”

Next-Gen SurePress Technology
The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone introduces a next generation SurePress™ technology based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. Typing on the smartphone's virtual keyboards is easier, more comfortable and more accurate. The new SurePress technology also allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt-key combinations.

Hardware Features

  • Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate
  • Large (3.25”), dazzling, high resolution 360 x 480 display at 184 ppi
  • Capacitive touch-screen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless
  • Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) networks
  • 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
  • 256 MB of Flash memory
  • 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available
  • Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the user is on the phone
  • Media player for videos, pictures and music and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
  • BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs to enable synching data such as contacts and calendar appointments between a computer and the smartphone
  • A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
  • Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
  • Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
  • Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalogue of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
  • Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time

BlackBerry OS 5

  • More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation
  • Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined
  • BlackBerry® Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
  • Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5 will gain the ability to:
    • Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
    • Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
    • Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
    • Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
    • Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders
Pricing and Availability
Pricing and availability for the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone in the ANZ region is to be confirmed. For more information about the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, visit http://www.blackberry.com/storm.

* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organisations around the world and include the BlackBerry wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bharti Airtel Completes Deployment of the Bangalore Traffic Police Enforcement Automation System on BlackBerry Smartphones

Bangalore -

  • Hon. Home Minister, State of Karnataka presents BlackBerry smartphones to traffic police personnel
  • Bangalore Traffic Police equips all 650 Traffic Police officers with BlackBerry smartphones, making it the largest deployment of BlackBerry smartphones for a police department in India.

Bharti Airtel, Asia’s leading integrated telecom services provider, today announced that it has successfully completed the deployment of the “Traffic Police Enforcement Automation” system by providing BlackBerry® smartphones to all the officers of the Bangalore Traffic Police. Dr. V.S.Acharya, Hon. Home Minister, State of Karnataka in the presence of Mr. Shankar Bidari IPS, Commissioner of Police Bangalore City presented the last lot of 10 BlackBerry smartphones to the Bangalore Traffic Police personnel. With this, the Bangalore Traffic Police department has equipped all 650 officers a BlackBerry smartphone, giving them access to the large central database of vehicles, drivers and offenders.

The initiative brings together all aspects of operational traffic policing in one unified system and is capable of pulling out data on more than two million cases in less than two minutes. The solution involves vigilance through video cameras, set up at different traffic signals and equipping every Bangalore traffic police officer with a BlackBerry smartphone and Bluetooth® printer, which gives them access to the history of the driver and the vehicle and allows the officer to issue challans on the spot with the click of a button. This secure login based application assists in determining if the offender has a pending fine against his vehicle. The solution also allows officials to monitor their staff and generate periodical reports on performance

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Praveen Sood- Addl CP Bangalore Traffic Police said “The BlackBerry solution from Airtel is a powerful tool, which not only enhances the visibility of a robust and a streamlined Traffic Enforcement System but also gives us an effective way to control traffic offences.”

Commenting on the occasion, Najib Khan- Chief Operating Officer-South, Enterprise Services, Bharti Airtel said “It is a privilege for Bharti Airtel to have been entrusted with this prestigious project and is a clear recognition of our strength to deliver customised solutions. As an industry leader, we are committed to partner and deploy innovative solutions, such as BlackBerry smartphones, that make a positive impact on the community.”

As part of its efforts to develop applications for m-government initiatives, Bharti Airtel is working with various state governments to offer mobile based services for municipal corporations, NREGA and healthcare centers. An Airtel application has enabled property tax collection to go online, bringing down the queues in front of payment counters as well as enhancing revenue collection.

About Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited, a group company of Bharti Enterprises, is among Asia’s leading integrated telecom services providers with operations in India and Sri Lanka. In South Asia, the company had an aggregate of over 125.3 million customers as of end December 2009, including 120.23 million mobile customers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked among the six best performing technology companies in the world by BusinessWeek.

Bharti Airtel is structured as four strategic business units - Mobile, Telemedia, Enterprise and Digital TV. The mobile business offers services in India and Sri Lanka. The Telemedia business provides broadband, IPTV and telephone services in 95 Indian cities. The Enterprise business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate customers and national and international long distance services to carriers. The Digital TV business provides DTH services across India. All these services are provided under the Airtel brand. Airtel’s national high-speed optic fibre network currently spans over 118,337 Rkms across India. Airtel's international network infrastructure includes ownership of the i2i submarine cable system and consortium ownership in five global undersea cable systems, SEA-ME-WE 4, EIG, I-ME-WE, AAG and UNITY. For more information, visit www.airtel.in

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone in Hong Kong

Next Gen BlackBerry Touch-Screen Smartphone Features New SurePress Technology, Built-in Wi-Fi and Other Enhancements

Hong Kong - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Storm2™ smartphone for customers in Hong Kong.

The second generation of RIM's innovative and award-winning touch-screen smartphone, the BlackBerry Storm2 significantly improves the BlackBerry® touch-screen platform with new technology and new features to let customers stay easily connected to the people, places and things that matter most.

“The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone offers advanced communications and multimedia applications together with a uniquely tactile touch-screen experience,” said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific, Research In Motion. “In addition, the recent introduction of BlackBerry App World in Hong Kong makes it easier than ever to discover and download applications, allowing users to get even more out of their smartphone.”

Next-Gen SurePress Technology

The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone introduces a next generation SurePress™ technology based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. Typing on the smartphone's virtual keyboards is easier, more comfortable and more accurate. The new SurePress technology also allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt-key combinations.

Hardware Features

  • Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate
  • Large (3.25”), dazzling, high resolution 360 x 480 display at 184 ppi
  • Capacitive touch-screen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless
  • Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) networks
  • 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
  • 256 MB of Flash memory
  • 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available
  • Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the user is on the phone
  • Media player for videos, pictures and music, and BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone*
  • BlackBerry® Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs to enable synching data such as contacts and calendar appointments between a computer and the smartphone
  • A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
  • Bluetooth® with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
  • Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
  • Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more
  • Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time

BlackBerry OS 5

  • More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation
  • Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined
  • BlackBerry® Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
  • Customers running BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v5 and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express will gain the ability to:
    • Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
    • Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
    • Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
    • Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
    • Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders

Pricing and Availability

The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone is now available from 1O1O, 3HK and one2free. Please check with each individual carrier for pricing and product availability. For more information about the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, visit http://www.blackberry.com/storm.

* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. Photo syncing is currently only available for Windows-based PCs.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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