BlackBerry Curve 3G Hits T-Mobile Sept. 8
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CREDIT: RIM
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T-Mobile this morning announced it will offer the BlackBerry Curve 3G starting on Sept. 8 for just $80 with a new two year contract, making T-Mobile the first and only U.S. carrier for the new BlackBerry.
While the phone runs BlackBerry OS5, T-Mobile says it is "OS 6 ready " but no word from the provider when the upgrade will be available. The BlackBerry Curve has both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, essential for users who want to conserve their data use. T-Mobile offers plans with unlimited minutes, texts and data for individuals and for families.
The Curve 3G offers standard BlackBerry fare with a modest 2-megapixel camera, 5.5 hours of talk time, full Qwerty keyboard, expandable memory and standard display. Apps include BlackBerry's proprietary instant messaging service and GPS with maps.
BlackBerry App World may have to grow into its name, but last week's acquisition of app software firm Cellmania by RIM indicates that BlackBerry aims to increase its selection from the current 10,000, which is less than one-tenth of Apple's offerings.
Big name apps such as Facebook, Twitter , YouTube, and Bloomberg Mobile are already available for free from the integrated App World app on the device.
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