Jakarta Police Officer Reassigned After BlackBerry Stampede

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Policeman removed from post due to BlackBerry stampede

Jakarta Post - 29 Nov, 2011
Kebayoran Baru Police intelligence unit head Adj. Comr. S. was removed from his post, as he was considered responsible for a stampede during a BlackBerry promotional event that injured dozens of people. “We have moved him to the South Jakarta Police ...

Keyboard plus touchscreen equals a bold new smartphone

Inquirer.net - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
In response to the need of its growing market the world over, particularly in Southeast Asia, for a “hybrid” smartphone that combines a fluid keyboard for texting with intuitive, timesaving touch-screen features for accessing the Internet and various ...

Blackberry bold 9790 and Curve 9380

NDTV - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
The bold 9790 boasts of a 2.4-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keypad, 5MP camera, no front camera and runs on RIM's latest OS7. The Curve 9380 on the other hand is a full touchscreen smartphone with a 3.2-inch display, 1GHz processor and a 5MP rear ...

BlackBerry: Bold (9790), Curve (9380)

Manila Bulletin - ‎Nov 27, 2011‎
Jim Balsillie, co-Chief Executive Officer of RIM, holds his latest "baby" in a keynote speech. MANILA, Philippines " Last week in Jakarta, I saw a totally new and unique design to the quintessential Indonesian Batik. ...

Police to question RIM over BlackBerry sale stampede

Jakarta Post - ‎Nov 27, 2011‎
Representatives of Research In Motion (RIM), the manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, will undergo questioning at South Jakarta Police office on Monday over an incident that took place during a Blackberry promotional event, which resulted in many ...

Suspect named in Jakarta BlackBerry fever incident

Jakarta Post - ‎Nov 27, 2011‎
The police have named a suspect for negligence that led to the harm of others during a smartphone sale at one of Jakarta's toniest shopping malls. “We have named one suspect, E., from the event's organizer,” South Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. ...

Police name suspect in BlackBerry stampede

Jakarta Post - ‎Nov 27, 2011‎
The South Jakarta Police have named one suspect, E, in a stampede during a BlackBerry mobile phone launch on Friday. “Just one suspect, but there could be more because we are still developing the case,” South Jakarta Police Chief Sr. Comr. ...

BlackBerry lover? RIM launches 3 new phones in India!

Moneycontrol.com - ‎Nov 26, 2011‎
Research In Motion(RIM) has launched three new BlackBerry 7 OS smartphones in India - BlackBerry Bold 9790, BlackBerry Curve 9380 and BlackBerry Curve 9350. The new BlackBerry Bold 9790 smartphone combines a touch display with a keyboard and a precise ...

Jakarta Police Officer Reassigned After BlackBerry Stampede

Jakarta Globe - 29 Nov, 2011
Several people suffered minor injuries as many hundreds of impatient BlackBerry fans broke through a barricade to get their hands on the latest smartphone during a discount promotion in a Jakarta mall on Friday. (JG Photo/Michelle Natalie) Police in ...

Riot Police Called in for Blackberry Launch in Jakarta

Tom's Guide - 29 Nov, 2011
Huge demand for a good deal on one of the latest BlackBerrys saw riot police called in to keep the peace. When you hear reports that riot police have been called in to help calm crowds at a cell phone launch, many would assume it must have been an ...

T-Mobile Offers Blackberry Bold 9900 White Deals

Online News Today - 29 Nov, 2011
Already available on Vodafone, Orange and O2 contract deals the new white model of the Blackberry Bold 9900 now has offers from T-Mobile in the UK, still an exclusive colour scheme to the Phones4U Group there are currently only 2 Blackberry 9900 White ...

Blackberry Bold Launch Ends In Chaos

Mobile Magazine - 29 Nov, 2011
Indonesia was the country selected to launch the new Blackberry 9790 Bold to the entire world. The Reason? Indonesia's TOP-5 Mobile Phones are all BlackBerry Models. During this launch, BlackBerry offered a ...

Rogers BlackBerry Bold 9790 Pricing Leaks Out

BerryReview - 29 Nov, 2011
by the BerryReview Team on November 29th, 2011 · Leave a Comment The BlackBerry Bold 9790 might have launched elsewhere but in North America we still have some mystery. It is supposed to be just in time for the holiday gift giving season according to a ...

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Vs BlackBerry Bold 9900: Best for business

BizGene.com - 29 Nov, 2011
RIM's BlackBerry brand is a long-established business favourite, but exactly which model is the right fit for your business needs? We compare two of the latest releases " the BlackBerry Curve 9380 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 " to showcase their ...

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Deals-Kind enough to offer users a free Sony digital camera

Industry Today (press release) - 29 Nov, 2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a daring attempt by RIM to woo users who have long forgotten the Blackberry's magic. The Bold 9900 hits two birds with a single stone. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday BlackBerry ...

Rogers BlackBerry Bold 9790 Pricing Leaked

Berry Reporter (press release) - 29 Nov, 2011
For Rogers customers that are waiting to get their hands on the BlackBerry Bold 9790 but want to figure out the pricing first, well we have a leaked pricing grid for ya! Looks like the device will cost you $399.99 with a 1 Year upgrade, $349.99 with a ...

RIM Official Questioned in Jakarta BlackBerry Crush

Jakarta Globe - 29 Nov, 2011
If in doubt then pass the buck. Earlier this week there was a sad incident in Bali where an Aussie teenager was electrocuted by a dangerous bar sign in Kuta. The response of the bar manager? "It's the fault of the tourists that keep knocking into the ...

Blackberry Bold 9900 Won't Use UMA For Wi-Fi Calling, Software Update Release …

zimGossip - 29 Nov, 2011
With reports arriving this weekend of a leaked software update for the Blackberry Bold 9900 enabling Wi-Fi calling we're now asking how long will it be previous to the carriers officially release this update? Well, thanks to Al Sacco from CIO.com we ...

Bold 9900 Vs 9930 - Difference and Similarities

Caribbean Media Vision - 29 Nov, 2011
Among the many BlackBerry handsets that are available on the market these days, the BlackBerry Bold is in a league of its own and those who love using a BlackBerry cannot help but want to get their hands on the all new BlackBerry Bold. ...

Indonesian Shoppers Riot Over BlackBerry Bold

Mobiledia - 29 Nov, 2011
Research in Motion's Bold 9790 caused mayhem in Indonesia, after shoppers clamored to get the new device, signaling BlackBerry's popularity in the global market. The Waterloo, Ontario-based company released ...

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Sales Event Turns Ugly

Vision 2 Mobile - 29 Nov, 2011
A recent BlackBerry sales event in Indonesia turned from excitement to anarchy after a thousand people busted through a barricade at a mall in order to get a smartphone, the Bold 9790. Authorities now have charged a suspect in connection with Friday's ...

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Promotion in Indonesia Triggers Disaster

Broadband Expert (blog) - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
Discounted sales are always attractive and successful, but RIM's idea of BlackBerry Bellagio aka Bold 9790 promotion turned out to be a disaster in Indonesia. The accident happened on Friday at a mall in Jakarta, where BlackBerry fans rushed to buy the ...

Blackberry Bold 9900 Won't Use UMA For Wi-Fi Calling, Software Update Release ...

TmoNews - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
By David, Managing Editor November 28, 2011 12:14 pm EST Comments (0) With reports arriving this weekend of a leaked software update for the Blackberry Bold 9900 enabling Wi-Fi calling we're now asking how long will it be before the carriers officially ...

BlackBerry Curve 9380 launched by O2 UK

Unwired View - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
By Florin on 28 Nov 11 Today, O2 has launched the BlackBerry Curve 9380 in the UK, becoming the first British network to offer RIM's new affordable smartphone. O2's Curve 9380 is free on plans starting at £21.50 (with a 24 month contract), ...

Indonesian "BlackBerry Fever" Sparks Stampede; RIM Questioned by Authorities

CIO (blog) - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
A shopping center in South Jakarta, Indonesia, erupted in chaos last week after RIM's new BlackBerry Bold 9790 smartphone was offered to the first 1000 buyers at half off suggested retail price. Man, those Indonesians sure do love BlackBerrys. ...

Blackberry Curve 9380 Deals Released in the UK

Online News Today - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
A brand new touch screen Blackberry phone has just been released, the new Blackberry Curve 9380 is the first phone from the Blackberry Curve range to feature a full touch screen and joins the Torch 9860 as the only two currently available. ...

O2 launches BlackBerry Curve 9380

Blackberry News - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
Prices for the handset start from a fairly-reasonable £21.50, which as well as a free Curve 9380, gets you 200 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB data. However, you may want to bump this up to a more expensive £25.50 per month contract, which gets you ...

BlackBerry Bold 9900 ROM Leaked, Features Mobile Hotspot and Wi-Fi Calling

ITProPortal - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
A leaked BlackBerry OS 7 ROM meant for the Bold 9900 device gives insight into the features that the company plans to bring to the device. According to The Verge, the leaked ROM features include Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, emergency alert messages ...

Indonesia BlackBerry Bold 9790 Launch Craziness Leads to Event Organizer Being ...

BerryReview - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
When I first heard of all the craziness that went on in Jakarta, Indonesia BlackBerry Bold 9790 launch I thought it sounded kind of sensationalist but it keeps on getting more interesting. ...

T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9900 Won't Use UMA for Wi-Fi Calling

CIO (blog) - ‎Nov 28, 2011‎
T-Mobile will likely miss its targeted November release date for a software update that will enable a much-anticipated Wi-Fi calling feature. But CIO.com's Al Sacco has a few new details on the upcoming OS and its Wi-Fi calling functionality, ...

 

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