Phone Scoop - BlackBerry Torch 9850 Updates

RIM Dinged with Bluetooth-Related Patent Suit

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:52:07 GMT

Wi-LAN has filed a lawsuit against Research In Motion alleging that the BlackBerry maker is infringing on a single patent related to Bluetooth technology. Wi-LAN says a number of RIM's smartphones, such as the Bold, Pearl, Storm, and Torch, infringe on the patent. It is seeking damages and an injunction to halt sales of the devices in the U.S. Wi-LAN is a patent licensing firm. It has filed similar lawsuits against Apple, HTC, and Sierra Wireless over LTE technology. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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Accessories available at 1800mobiles.com

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:29:31 GMT

1800mobiles.com is now selling accessories for the BlackBerry Torch 9850. Follow the link to check it out.

NXP Sues RIM Over Patents, Wants Triple Damages

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:43:17 GMT

Research In Motion was hit with a lawsuit by NXP, which alleges that RIM's BlackBerry Torch, Curve, and Bold smartphones infringe on six of its patents. NXP wants sales of the devices halted, and compensatory and triple damages. It's not immediately clear to which technologies the patents pertain.

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Apple, HTC, LG, RIM, Samsung Targeted by Patent Suit

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:43:55 GMT

A company called Graphics Properties Holdings recently filed a lawsuit against Apple, HTC, LG, RIM, Samsung, and Sony, alleging that the companies' products violate its intellectual property. Specifically, the lawsuit covers a patent pertaining to how mobile devices process data and text into pixels on a display. The lawsuit names the Apple iPhone, HTC EVO 4G, LG Thrill, RIM BlackBerry Torch, Samsung Galaxy S/S II, and Sony Xperia Play as violating the patent. Graphics Properties, which has already sued some of these same companies under a different name, is seeking damages and royalty agreements.

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Spotify Releases App for GSM BlackBerries

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:40:36 GMT

The Spotify music application for RIM's BlackBerry platform has left beta and is now available to the GSM models, including the Bold 9780, Bold 9700, Curve 9300, Bold 9000 and Curve 8520. The client does not yet support CDMA-based BlackBerries, and Spotify hasn't said when the app will be available for the Bold 9900, Torch 9810 or 9800. Spotify costs $9.99 per month to use on BlackBerry smartphones, though the service is free to PC users (ad supported).

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Verizon Updates BlackBerry 9930 Bold, 9850 Torch

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:49:58 GMT

Verizon Wireless has made operating system updates available to both the Research In Motion BlackBerry 9930 Bold and 9850 Torch. Both are being updated to OS version 7.0.0.374 and include extensive change logs. Both devices see numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements (touch screen and trackpad responsiveness, etc). Verizon recommends that all users update when possible. The update is available from the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software or Verizon's support site.

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For sale at WireFly

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:29:04 GMT

WireFly is now selling the BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Verizon Wireless. Follow the link to check it out.

For sale at LetsTalk.com

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:18:23 GMT

LetsTalk.com is now selling the BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Verizon Wireless. Follow the link to check it out.

Released for Verizon Wireless

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 is now available for Verizon Wireless.

Review: BlackBerry Torch 9850

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:17:10 GMT

Research In Motion's newest touch phone might be the BlackBerry that RIM's fanatics have been waiting for. Can the Torch 9850 fan the flames of desire in the CrackBerry faithful?

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Verizon to Sell BlackBerry Torch 9850 Sept. 8 for $199

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:05:26 GMT

Verizon Wireless today announced that it will begin selling the Research In Motion BlackBerry Torch 9850 starting online on September 8 and in stores September 15. The 9850 will cost $199.99 with new two-year agreement.

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Video Tour: BlackBerry Torch 9850

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:25:26 GMT

Here is a quick look at the Research In Motion BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Sprint. It offers the latest system software from RIM in addition to svelte good looks.

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Released for U.S. Cellular

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 is now available for U.S. Cellular.

U.S. Cellular Lands BlackBerry Torch 9850

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:37:09 GMT

U.S. Cellular today announced that it will offer the BlackBerry Torch 9850 starting August 26 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with new agreement. The 9850 is a touch phone from RIM that runs BlackBerry OS 7.

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For sale at WireFly

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:37 GMT

WireFly is now selling the BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Sprint. Follow the link to check it out.

For sale at LetsTalk.com

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:58:19 GMT

LetsTalk.com is now selling the BlackBerry Torch 9850 for Sprint. Follow the link to check it out.

Released for Sprint

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 is now available for Sprint.

Sprint Launching BlackBerry 9930 and 9850 on Aug. 21

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:23:06 GMT

Sprint today announced that it will release both the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850 starting Sunday, August 21. The 9930 will cost $249.99 with a new two-year contract, and the 9850 will cost $149.99 with a new two-year contract after a $50 rebate. Both devices are world phones, and have 1.2GHz processors, 5 megapixel camera, and run BlackBerry OS 7.

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Accessories available at CellularAccessory.com

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:10:26 GMT

CellularAccessory.com is now selling accessories for the BlackBerry Torch 9850. Follow the link to check it out.

Sprint Confirms It Will Sell BlackBerry 9930 and 9850

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:35:14 GMT

Sprint today announced that it will sell variants of the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9930 and the BlackBerry Torch 9850 later this fall. Pricing and the exact availability were not disclosed. U.S. Cellular noted that it will offer the Torch 9850, too.

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