AT&T has finally gotten around to updating the most popular BlackBerry, the Bold 9900, to BlackBerry OS 7.1. They have just launched OS 7.1.0.694 for all BlackBerry Bold 9900 to update to. This is now an official release for AT&T customers, so if you were on the fence or waiting to upgrade, now is the time. You can just click the link below to download the new OS for you 9900.

• Download OS 7.1.0.694 for the Bold 9900 from AT&T

T-Mobile has just tweeted out some exciting information for Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 owners on their network. They are currently in the process of rolling out BlackBerry OS 7.1 for both of these devices. There’s no version number noted in this information, so if you download the update be sure to let us know what you’re getting. You should be able to download this update either Over-the-Air directly from your BlackBerry or by plugging into Desktop Manager. You can hit the link below for your device to see what T-Mobile says is new in this version.

• Learn about BlackBerry OS 7.1 for the Bold 9900 from T-Mobile
• Learn about BlackBerry OS 7.1 for the Torch 9810 from T-Mobile

Source : @T-Mobile

T-Mobile has just released a new OS for both the Bold 9900 and Torch 9810 into the BlackBerry Beta Zone. If you’re a T-Mobile user with either of these devices and BlackBerry Beta Zone access, you’re eligible to download and give this new OS a try. OS 7.1 brings along WiFi Hotspot and NFC BlackBerry Tag. It’s nice to see at least one carrier using the Beta Zone for the benefit of their customers. Hit the link below to get to the BlackBerry Beta Zone and download this OS for your Berry.

• Get OS 7.1.0.284 in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Source : PocketBerry

We had suspected that the Porsche Design BlackBerry P’9981 would hit the US sometime in January or February, and with this latest find, that’s shaping up to be true. The FCC has gotten ahold of the new Porsche Design BlackBerry and given it the full FCC certification treatment. There’s not much to see in this filing besides the pretty shot above of the internals; however, if you’re interested in all the technical information, you can hit the link below to check out the full FCC filing on the P’9981.

• Check out the P’9981′s FCC Certification

Source : Engadget

If you’ve been waiting for an official OS 7.1 to leak for your Torch 9860/9810 or Bold 9900, then you’ll have to wait a little bit longer. But to tie you over an unofficial version of the OS has made its way onto the web. The latest version includes the BlackBerry Tag application, and mobile hotspot. If you’re daring enough to take the dive and load a leaked OS onto your berry they hit up the links below. Oh, and don’t forget to toss in a comment to let others know how this OS is treating you.

• Download OS 7.1.0.190 for the Bold 9900

• Download OS 7.1.0.190 for the Torch 9810

• Download OS 7.1.0.190 for the Torch 9860

Source : N4BB.com

As we continue to celebrate our second anniversary at TheBerryFix.com, we wanted to help our readers get their hands on yet another BlackBerry 7 powered device. Last week we announced the winner of the Bold 9900 and today I am proud to announce that we will be giving away a brand new BlackBerry Torch 9860. The contest will run for TWO weeks and will end on January 21st 2012.

Win the All new BlackBerry Torch 9860!

The contest will run until Friday January 21st, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. Full contest rules can be found here. We would like to thank BlackBerry for this giveaway, and there will definitely be more to come!

**Contest is open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United States*

Just weeks ago RIM pushed a new version of BlackBerry App World to beta zone users and I’m guessing its gone over well as the update is now available to the masses.

Whats new?

• BlackBerry App World Wifi support
• Application rating system
• Various bug fixes

It can take up to 24hrs for the update to show on everyone’s BlackBerry, just depends on your location around the globe. But if you just can’t wait you can refresh app world in hopes of a notification.

News…

• All Touch BlackBerry Curve 9380 Review
• BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7.1.0.74 Leaked, includes Wifi Hotspot
• Sprint offering the BlackBerry PlayBook for $199.99 – ends Monday November 27
• PlayBook OS updated to version 1.0.8.4985 brings flash update and better Bluetooth support
• Telus launches the BlackBerry Curve 9380
• RIM updates BlackBerry App World to v3.0.2.7
• Foursquare for BlackBerry update brings some new features
• RIM previews Native Email, Contacts, and Calendar coming with BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0
• RIM demos updated PlayBook video chat application to be included in OS 2.0
• BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK v2.0 Beta is now officially available
• Machinarium now available on the BlackBerry PlayBook
• Desktop Manager for Mac updated to v2.2.0.10

Ever since the release of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 I’ve received email upon email asking me if RIM was going to ever update the Bold 9700 form factor but pack it with the higher specs that are found in the 9900. Well you’ve asked and they’ve delivered. RIM has officially announced the all new BlackBerry Bold 9790, a 1 GHz rocking, 5 MP camera packing, 8 GigaByte storage boasting BlackBerry, oh and it also has a touch screen to boot. Hit up the link below to get your fix on the newest device to come to the Bold family.

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Theres no doubt about it that RIM and security go hand in hand. Just a few months ago the BlackBerry PlayBook received FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) certification and today RIM has let us know that their new BlackBerry 7 operating system, that is currently found on 4 new BlackBerry smartphones, have been awarded common criteria EAL4+ certification. The EAL4+ certification continues to build upon on RIM mission to stay the industry leader in mobile security.

“Security is one of the most important considerations for enterprise customers and we are proud that BlackBerry 7 OS has earned this rigorous certification,” said Scott Totzke, Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Security at RIM. “RIM is renowned as a market leader in the delivery of secure mobile solutions, and this achievement helps to provide our customers globally with continued confidence in deploying BlackBerry solutions throughout their organizations.”

If you’re interested in reading the full Press Release you can find it after the break, it’ll give you a better inside into just why your movement probably relies on RIM and their services.

Press Release

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that BlackBerry® smartphones running on the BlackBerry® 7 Operating System (OS) have been independently evaluated by a third-party Common Criteria evaluation facility and meet the security criteria for evaluation assurance level (EAL) 4+.

The Common Criteria is an international standard for validating that products meet specific security requirements. Widely respected for its extensive and comprehensive evaluation by an independent third party, EAL4+ accreditation examines a product’s design, software development methodology, and security mechanisms. EAL4+ is the highest level of accreditation under the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) by 26 countries.

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While most of North Americans have been able to get their hands on a BlackBerry Bold 9900, there are still many countries around the world that have yet to see the new flagship phone. RIM and various carriers from Sweden have announced the availability of the device on Tele2, Telenor, TDC Sweden and 3. We should see these carriers rolling the device into their stores and online any day now. But in the mean time, if you feel like reading a good old Press Release that can be found after the break.

Press Release

Stockholm, Sweden and Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 smartphone is now available through four authorized carrier partners in Sweden: Tele2, Telenor, TDC Sweden and 3.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone yet at only 10.5mm and the first to offer the perfect union of a high performance keyboard and touch display integrated within the iconic BlackBerry Bold design. The new BlackBerry Bold 9900 is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to include built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many new and exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair with NFC-enabled accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.

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It’s been spotted, its been leaked, and finally it’s been officially outed by Vodafone. The white BlackBerry Bold 9900 is officially available on Vodafone UK for a low, low price of, well Free. If you’re in another country and wishing and hoping that a white 9900 will be available on your carrier, well you’ll just have to wait as currently no other phone carriers has come to the table. Hit up the link below to order a pearl white Bold from Vodafone UK.

• White BlackBerry Bold 9900 now available from Vodafone UK

I’m not going to lie, finding a case that fits your phone exactly how you like is almost as hard as finding a needle in the Atlantic Ocean. On my last browse on the net, I was able to find a new case from iSkin that not only looks sleek and sexy, it also offers a lot of protection. The case offers a high level of protection while only adding mere millimeters to the size of your BlackBerry. The iSkin Aura is available in white and black for $39.99, an average price for what seems to be an above average case.

• Check out the Aura case for you BlackBerry from iSkin

AT&T promised and they delivered. The BlackBerry 7 rocking Bold 9900 is officially available at all locations that offer AT&T, including Best Buy locations, and if you’re wondering if the Bold 9900 is a device for you, check out our in-depth review of RIM’s latest flagship device.

• Read our review of the BlackBerry Bold 9900

This announcement has truly been long overdue, as AT&T announces the nationwide availability of the 4G BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9860. For those of you who are not all that familiar with the Bold 9900, you can check out my full in-depth review (Torch review coming soon), and let us know if you plan on picking one up from AT&T next week. You can check out the full press release after the break.

AT&T Unveils Broadest 4G BlackBerry Portfolio
BlackBerry Bold 9900 and All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 Smartphones Arrive for AT&T Customers on Nov. 6
New 3G BlackBerry Curve 9360 Hits Store Shelves Nov. 20

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

Key Facts

• AT&T* today announced the price and availability of the BlackBerry(®) Bold(TM) 9900, the all-touch BlackBerry(®) Torch(TM) 9860 and the BlackBerry(®) Curve(TM) 9360.

AT&T delivers the broadest portfolio of the latest 4G BlackBerry

• smartphones, including three models – the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9860, and the previously-released 4G BlackBerry Torch 9810. On AT&T’s 4G network, the three 4G smartphones are capable of speeds up to nearly four times the network speed capability of previous models.

AT&T delivers the broadest portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones at the

• best prices, ranging from $29 to $199, so customers can choose the best form factor for their needs at a great price.

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