I’ve received a tip from a person who wishes to remain anonymous, letting me know that AT&T will be getting the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on November 22nd. As per AT&T’s press release about the Bold 9700, here is the pricing info:

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone will be available in the coming weeks for $199.99 (pay $299.99 and receive $100 mail-in-rebate.) AT&T smartphones require the purchase of a monthly data plan. Other monthly charges apply.

The 22nd is less than a week away so we don’t have long to wait to see if this launch date holds up. I’m sure AT&T is eager to launch this device since T-Mobile just made theirs available for purchase.

Has anyone else heard about AT&T’s launch of the Bold 9700?

Daniel Garcia is a web developer/software architect by day, rebellious tech-punk twenty-something by night. He is a contributing writer to BlackBerry Rocks! who reviews applications for BlackBerry devices, as well as shares the occasional tip for fellow Rockers. He has a BlackBerry Storm 9530, soon to be 9550. If you would like to know more about him, you can follow his Twitter account: @buzzedword.

Earlier this month, Verizon pushed out Bing for Mobile to all Storm handsets, as well as preloaded the software onto all new Storm 2 units. If you haven’t already heard, Bing is the new kid on the block to the search market, going toe to toe with the big dog: Google. Why should you be using Bing, instead of Google? Can’t say. I’m here to rock the BlackBerry, not worry about petty search wars.

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I’ve been waiting for this day since the rumors of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 first started leaking and it’s finally here, but it looks like T-Mobile screwed up the website launch. The T-Mobile website has been updated to allow purchasing of the Bold 9700 but  they accidentally included a sample photo of the Curve 8900.

It doesn’t really matter since we already know what it looks like, but I just thought it was odd that they would screw up the launch of their first Bold and first 3G BlackBerry device. But hey…no one’s perfect.  At least it’s out!

The Bold 9700 will be available from T-Mobile for $199.99 ($250 instant discount) with a  new 2-year agreement on the Even More plan, or $449.99 (retail) without a contract on the Even More Plus plan.

More details for the Even More plan:

As a qualified Even More^SM customer, you have the option to pay for your phone in four interest-free installments. You make the first payment when you purchase your phone, then we charge the remaining payments to your monthly bill. It’s that easy.

More details for the Even More Plus plan:

As a qualified Even More Plus^SM customer, you have the option to pay for your phone in 20 interest-free installments. You make the first payment when you purchase your phone, then we charge the remaining payments to your monthly bill. It’s that easy.

The Bold 9700 should be available for purchase in T-Mobile retail stores tomorrow, November 16th. For more info visit the T-Mobile Bold 9700 page.

Who’s planning on picking one of these up? Let me know in the comments!

This past Friday (the 13th) I posted an important “emergency maintenance” notice letting you all know that BBRocks! might experience some down time, but thanks to our new host (HostGator) and an upgraded server the changeover was quick and painless. This emergency maintenance post did not sync with the server changeover which is why nothing was posted on Friday, to prevent their loss.

As of yesterday the majority of visitors should be able to view BBRocks! without a problem.

The details…the old host was extremely unreliable, as many of you saw with the various and random outages that occurred with BBRocks! Their support was lacking and almost non-existent and their service was atrocious. I should have done a bit more hosting research and for that I apologize to all readers who had to deal with the outages. Live and learn right?

I haven’t been on the HostGator server for more than two days and am already pleased with their service and support. They should prove to be very helpful with ensuring you all have a pleasant and quick browsing experience at BBRocks!

Thanks for your patience and as always, I appreciate your readership!

• Download via
  • MegaUpload: OS 5.0.0.328 for the Storm 9500
  • RapidShare: OS 5.0.0.328 for the Storm 9500
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Thanks @ghozali!

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.541

Package Version: 5.0.0.541
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.344
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.96
• File name: 9700EastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel541_PL5.1.0.96_A5.0.0.344_Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
• File size: 142.56MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.344 for the Bold 9700 from Bell Mobility
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Thanks Kaimera!

This software version contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned in September. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® Storm(TM) smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.7.0.252 (All Languages)

Package Version: 4.7.0.252
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.7.0.186
• Software Platform: 4.0.0.222
• File name: 9500_omadrmjAllLang_PBr4.7.0_rel252_PL4.0.0.222_A4.7.0.186_Taiwan_Mobile.exe
• File size: 145.36MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld

• Download: OS 4.7.0.186 for the Storm 9500 from Taiwan Mobile
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

S4BB Limited is currently having a sale on their NextAction! Standard Edition productivity application for BlackBerry where you can save 50% today only! Here are the features:

• One click context (category) change
  You do not have to configure Filter anymore!
• 100% compatible with internal Blackberry Task Application
  You can use “NextAction for Blackberry” and the internal application simultaniuosly if you want
• Synchronizes with your standard desktop- and corporate environments
  Works with Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, ACT!, Novell Groupwise, etc. (any software which synchronizes your tasks will work).
• Quick add “next actions”
  “NextAction for Blackberry” uses the clean and simple approach to GTD: no priorisation, only one context per action, easy and quick input
• Hide categories that are not task/next action related
  You can select categories that should not appear in NextAction!, e.g. the categories of your Contacts, Notes, Calendar
• Contexts are sorted alphabetically
  Contexts beginning with “@” appear on top of the list
• Projects
  Project support allows an additional dimension in categorization
• Someday / Maybe
  Someday / Maybe list support provides the possibility to set up low priority actions
• Customizable user interface
  Additional list info line for contexts or projects

NextAction! Standard Edition is normally $49.99 but for today only (until 12AM CST) you can pick it up  at half-price for $24.99. This app will work on all BlackBerry devices running Os 4.2 and higher. A trial is available but if you decide you want to purchase NextAction! make sure you do so before the end of the day!

Check out the video above for a slideshow demonstration of the app.

Loopt let me know that they have just released a major update for their BlackBerry client that adds a bunch of new features. Loopt mobile updates your location in real-time while it runs in the background so you can meet up with nearby friends, explore new places to grab food, and find local events wherever you are.

Here are some of the features:

• Discover the best places and events, including those rated highly by your friends on Pulse
• See where your friends are on maps – view their latest updates listed in real-time and comment on them
• Check-in to instantly share your updates with friends – easily update Facebook and Twitter with your photos and places in one Loopt check-in
• Browse and rate local places and events – peruse detailed information from Zagat, Citysearch, and the Loopt community
• Save money through special offers from nearby retailers with local coupons

I’m not sure how this application will affect battery life since it constantly updates in the background so if you try it out be sure to let me know how it worked for you in the comments.

Loopt is currently available in the BlackBerry App World as a free download for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile, AT&T), BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Sprint, Verizon) and BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T). For more info about this update check out the press release after the jump.

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This software version contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned in September. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.519 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.519
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.0.304
• Software Platform: 4.0.0.247
• File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel519_PL4.0.0.247_A4.6.0.304_AT_amp_T.exe
• File size: 96.79MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.6.0.304 for the Bold 9000 from AT&T
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Thanks Thomas!