According to a Verizon tipster (via BGR), a Verizon memo references the availability of OS 4.7.0.141 and customers will start receiving alerts prompting them to upgrade. If you've been waiting for an official OS update for the BlackBerry Storm, you could be in luck today.
Did you receive an update? Let us know in the comments or in our BlackBerry forums.
Slacker today announced the immediate availability of Slacker Radio for the BlackBerry Storm. Slacker Radio is a free download and allows you to listen to over 100 stations programmed by music experts or your own custom stations. In addition, you'll have detailed artist biographies, album reviews and the music can be stored on your BlackBerry for times when you might not have a connection.
Yet another unofficial BlackBerry Storm 9530 OS has been leaked. BlackBerry OS 4.7.0.99 is making the rounds in the usual corners of the Internet. Some of our readers have installed the update and you can find discussions on the latest update in our BlackBerry forums.
Those north of the border will be happy to hear that the BlackBerry Storm is now officially available through Telus. The Blackberry Storm 9530 will set you back $249.99 CA with a 3 year contract or $599.99 with out a contract. Other options include $549.99 with a 1 year commitment or $449.99 with a 2-year agreement. Plenty of options to get a BlackBerry Storm and you get that nifty Telus wallpaper. For more information, please visit Telus.
BlackBerry has released a new firmware update 4.7.0.75 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 for Verizon Wireless. The new update is available via BlackBerry Desktop and promises a host of bug fixes and improvements. The new update reportedly fixes the lag that occurs with the accelerometer when switching between portrait and landscape. UPDATE: This update is now available via BlackBerry Desktop.
You can put away the knives and the screwdrivers, thanks to Brian at CES911. He performed what he calls the "torture test" on the BlackBerry Storm. It appears the screen on the Storm is resistant to scratches. I wouldn't rush to put your Storm in your pocket with a set of keys, but this is encouraging news for the longevity of your BlackBerry. Anyone want to put the Bold to the test?
The BlackBerry Storm released just over a week ago here in the US on Verizon Wireless and represents a major departure from what we’ve come to expect from a BlackBerry. Gone is the QWERTY keyboard, replaced with a super large 480x360 pixel display and a new clickable screen or what BlackBerry likes to call SurePress. Is it enough to leave your current BlackBerry or perhaps prevent those who were considering a jump to the iPhone? Read on for our comprehensive review of the BlackBerry Storm.
