RIM secures BlackBerry China distribution deal
Reuters reports that Digital China, a Hong Kong-listed information technology company, is to distribute Research In Motion’s BlackBerry handsets, accelerating RIM’s effort to expand into mainland China.
Report: Apple planning CDMA-based iPhone
Apple is reportedly working on a CDMA version of the iPhone that will allow a number of new operators in North America to offer the device, a US Apple-related website has claimed.
Verizon reveals Storm2 details
Verizon Wireless announced today it is to sell RIM’s BlackBerry Storm2 (pictured) from 28 October. It will retail for US$179.99 after a US$100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan.
RIM revenues up 37%, but outlook disappoints
Shares in Research In Motion (RIM) fell almost 10 percent in after-hours trading yesterday as the BlackBerry-maker reported weaker than expected quarterly profit and an outlook that disappointed analysts.
RIM launching new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
Reuters notes that BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is launching a new version of its touchscreen Storm smartphone, marking its latest move in the fight with Apple’s iPhone.
Report: Vodafone to unveil Storm 2
Vodafone will be stocking the new BlackBerry Storm 2 from RIM later this week, according to Techradar.