Starting today, Telus stores have officially dropped the retail price of the 16 & 32GB BlackBerry PlayBook models. The biggest question that’s been floating around the web is, why? Well, we don’t know exactly why, but could be due to the impeding launch of the HSPA+ enabled model. And the latest news pushes even more in the wind of an impending launch as Telus has placed the PlayBook into EOL (End Of Life).

This means they will sell all their current stock and will not replenish with the same model. I guess only time will tell, and with BlackBerry Devcon Europe starting and BlackBerry World in a few months, we will know sooner than later.

Source : Mobile Syrup

While it’s no six months like Rogers customers are getting, Telus and Bell subscribers are able to receive a free BBM music trial themselves. Telus and Bell are offering up a 4 months premium subscription to their customers when they download BBM Music but it’s only for a limited time. The offer is valid until the end of February 2012.

The only downside is, if you’ve downloaded the app already you aren’t able to get in on the free months. If you haven’t downloaded the app, what are you waiting for. Hit up the link below to get a 4 month BBM Music subscription for free.

• Download BBM Music from BlackBerry App World 

Telus is hosting a promotion on the BlackBerry PlayBook from February 3rd through 9th. The 16GB and 32GB versions of the PlayBook will be on sale for just $149.99. Yes, you heard that right, $149.99. This is a huge sale that those in Canada should definitely check out, especially if you’re thinking about making the jump to the PlayBook. Word has it that the 64GB version will remain $299.99, which is still a great deal when considering MSRP.  Be sure to head in to your local Telus location on these days to grab yourself a new PlayBook at this low price!

Source : Mobile Syrup

We saw Telus list the Bold 9790 as “Coming Soon” a few weeks back and now we have some clues as to when that coming soon label means. Some internal Telus documentation shows that the launch date for the Bold 9790 is December 2, 2011. So for those that are on Telus and wanting to grab a new Bold 9790, your wait is very short. The pricing for this device will be $479.99 with no contract, or $129.99 with a 3-year contract agreement.

Source: MobileSyrup

If you’ve read our review of the all new BlackBerry Curve 9380 and you’re digging the new device, you can now pick one up at your local Telus location. Telus is launching the Curve on a 3yr plan for only $49.99, a steal for an all touch device. If you haven’t had a chance to read our review grab the link below, or grab the link to check out the Telus BlackBerry Curve 9380.

• Read our full review of the BlackBerry Curve 9380

• Check out the Telus BlackBerry Curve 9380

It’s been a good week for RIM. They announced the all-new BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380. Then they a bunch of updated applications and betas including Facebook, BlackBerry Traffic, and BBM. And the wraps may have very well come off the first-ever image of a BBX-rocking, BlackBerry Smartphone. Be sure to check out all the links below for all the top news from this past week.

News…

• RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Curve 9380 and Bold 9790
• Could this be RIMs first BBX powered superphone?
• BlackBerry Bold 9790 launching December 2nd on Bell Canada
• Telus lists BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 as “Coming Soon”
• BlackBerry Messenger updated to version 6.1 in Beta Zone
• Photo shoot of the new BlackBerry Bold 9790
• Hands on photo shoot with the BlackBerry Curve 9380
• BlackBerry Traffic Beta v3.0 released with turn-by-turn voice navigation
• BlackBerry App World 3.1 with WiFi support and App Gifting is coming soon
• BlackBerry 7 operating system awarded common criteria EAL4+ certification
• BlackBerry PlayBook OS update coming soon with multiple bug fixes
• BlackBerry Bold 9790 specifications
• BlackBerry Curve 9380 specifications

Telus has put up the coming soon pages for both the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and Curve 9380. Both devices are listed as coming soon and in time for the holidays, so we’re looking at a late November or early December launch. The Telus pricing for these 2 new BlackBerry devices has been published and is as follows:

Telus BlackBerry Bold 9790

• $129.99 with a 3-year contract
• $379.99 with a 2-year contract
• $429.99 with a 1-year contract
• $479.99 with no contract

Telus BlackBerry Curve 9380

• $49.99 with a 3-year contract
• $269.99 with a 2-year contract
• $319.99 with a 1-year contract
• $369.99 with no contract

You can hit the link names above to check out the coming soon page for each device and take a look at the details and images of these new BlackBerry Smartphones.

We have see mention of the Curve Touch 9380 multiple times, seen multiple photos of it, and even seen RIM leak the device number in App World. Even through all this, RIM has failed to officially acknowledge that the device is coming. That may be changing soon with a first glance at Telus’s upcoming Holiday Promotions catalog. A page in this catalog is proudly displaying the Curve 9380 as the newest BlackBerry and goes on to list a few highlights of the device. Some of those highlights include:

• A 3.2″ High-resolution Touchscreen
• Fast Browsing and Stunning Multi-media
• BBM-Connected Social Games and Apps
• Great for Youth and First-time Smartphone Users

There’s no mention of exactly when RIM may officially launch this device, but to get the Curve 9380 and Bold 9790 out to carriers in time for the holidays,  RIM should be announcing them in the next week or two. We’ll let you know as soon as we get an either an official press release or an invitation to media launch party for these devices.

Source: Mobile Syrup

Last week we told you about the Pink BlackBerry Curve 9360 from Telus and the Breast Cancer research donation they would make with each purchase. The Pink Curve has now been released and the donation drive has started. There are three ways for you to help and get some cash donated towards the cause. First, you can pick up a new Curve 9360 in Pink. For the sale of every Pink Curve, Telus is donating $25 to Breast Cancer research. Second, you can buy pink accessories and Telus will donate $5 for each accessory purchase. The third option is to create a Facebook photo gallery, which will net a $1 donation to the cause.

All three of these great options can be found by clicking the link below. Not only can you get a new Pink Curve or some pink accessories, you can help with Breast Cancer research. Head on over to Telus today to start purchasing so that you can help Telus reach their goal of $400,000 in donations.

• Visit Telus to check out the “Go Pink” promotions

Telus is set to begin offering the BlackBerry Curve 9360 in Pink this October. Telus is also planning to tie this launch into their observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month. For every Pink Curve 9360 that is sold, Telus plans to donate $25 to Breast Cancer Research. There’s no word on exactly what day this new Curve will be launching, nor is there any info on how long this donation period will last. If you’re looking for a Curve 9360, you want it to be Pink, and you want to help with Breast Cancer research, then you’ll want to grab this new device as soon as it hits shelves in October.

Source: MobileSyrup

If you’ve been looking for an extra reason to upgrade to the any of the new BlackBerry 7 devices then TELUS Mobility may just have that reason for you. TELUS has teamed up with the masters of music streaming, Rdio, to provide their customers with 6 months of free unlimited music streaming on both their smartphone and desktop computer. The added bonus is available to customers signing up on a new 3yr contract or customers who are upgrading to a new smartphone from now until November 1st, so act quickly!

• Check out Rdio for more information

• Grab a new TELUS BlackBerry 7 Smartphone

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 was confirmed to be coming to TELUS a few weeks back but we hadn’t seen the carrier announce an official launch date. Today seems to be that official launch date as the Torch 9860 is available both in-store and on the Telus website. If you’re a TELUS customer looking to grab a new 9860 on a 3-year contract you can get quite a good deal. Now through October 31st, the 9860 is just $99.99 with a 3-year agreement. After October 31st the 9860 will go to its regular 3-year price of $299.99. Head on over to your local TELUS location or hit the link below to get your new BlackBerry Torch 9860 from TELUS.

• Purchase the Torch 9860 from TELUS

The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is now available from both Telus and Koodo. The Telus version is $349.99 with no contract and $49.99 with a 3-year contract. The Curve from Koodo is $300 outright and $150 on their Tab plan. If you’re in Canada an looking to grab the new Curve 9360 then today may be the day for you to do that. Let us know if you pick one up and what you think of it.

• Get the Curve 9360 from Telus
• Get the Curve 9360 from Koodo 

Source: MobileSyrup

Telus is the latest carrier to throw their name into the list of BlackBerry Curve 9360 carriers. Telus has listed the Curve 9360 as “Coming Soon” on their website and they have the full specifications, along with some Telus branded pics there as well. If you’re looking to get a new Curve 9360 it looks like you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to carriers .

• Check out the Curve 9360 at Telus

Source: MobileSyrup

We had heard and seen that the Torch 9810 would be made available in a white version but had no word on when and from what carriers. Telus and Rogers have just answered these questions by posting the white Torch 9810 for sale on both of their websites. The white Torch 9810 will run you the same prices as the grey from both carriers. There’s also been mention that AT&T will have the 9810 in white, but of course, that’s only after they actually get around to launching the device first.

• Purchase a White Torch 9810 from Rogers
• Purchase a White Torch 9810 from Telus

Via: CrackBerry