It’s been a while since Salomondrin leaked some unreleased device information but they’re back with some pictures and a video of the unreleased 3G BlackBerry Pearl 9100, aka the Stratus/Striker!

If you recall back in September I posted a photo of what appeared to be the Pearl 9100. Taking a look at Sal’s photos and video you can see that the photo was the real deal. I’ve included some of the photos after the jump.

Any Pearl fans out there planning on getting the 9100 when it comes out?

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@themes4bb let me know that Cellcrypt has expanded their support for BlackBerry smartphones to include the Bold 9700, Pearl and Curve series! For those that aren’t familiar with it, Cellcrypt allows you to make encrypted voice calls to make sure those important phone calls are kept confidential.

“Cellcrypt has seen incredible interest from the global BlackBerry community since we announced its availability on the BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone in May,” said Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO of Cellcrypt. “Now, not only are we supporting the latest devices such as the BlackBerry Bold 9700, but the application is also available on a wide range of BlackBerry smartphones found in the market, allowing more users to secure their sensitive voice calls.”

Cellcrypt uses the latest Internet technology to provide unmatched voice call quality, international calling capability, high reliability across wireless networks and real-time encryption. The Cellcrypt Mobile for Blackberry application uses Government-grade encryption certified to the FIPS 140-2 standard approved by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and is presently undergoing certification with a number of Governments world-wide. The product operates on all major wireless networks including 2G and 3G cellular, Wi-Fi® and satellite networks.

If you’re in a business where phone conversations are about sensitive subjects that you want to protect, then you might want to look into Cellcrypt Mobile for BlackBerry. For more info visit cellcrypt.com, check them out in the BlackBerry Solutions Catalog or view the press release after the jump.

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Earlier this morning Verizon announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and now Sprint has also announced it. While Verizon had pricing and date info but no web page, Sprint has a web page but no pricing or date info.

“BlackBerry Curve 8330 has been a tremendous success for Sprint. BlackBerry Curve 8530 continues that legacy with the addition of several important features that make it a winner for both entertainment and productivity,” said Kevin Packingham, Sprint Senior Vice President of Product Development. “This is one device that can really do it all with the email, calendar and contact synchronization BlackBerry is known for as well as the latest multimedia and social media features. We are anxious to bring it to our customers who also appreciate the strength of our network, the affordability of our rate plans and our Ready Now customer service experience.”

To pre-register for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Sprint visit sprint.com/blackberrycurve8530. More info in the press release after the jump.

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Verizon has announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 with an availability date of November 20th.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone is expected to be available from Verizon Wireless beginning Nov. 20 for $99.99 after a $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. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Data plans for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan.

Among the features, the Curve 8530 will be 3G, WiFi and GPS enabled, will have 256 MB of memory and a 528 MHz processor, 2.0 megapixel camera, and Trackpad navigation. For more info check out the press release after the jump.

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YouTuber scott4551 uploaded a video of the BlackBerry Storm 2 doing some web browsing while connected to WiFi. Here is what scott4551 goes over in the video:

• When the WiFi is connected the pages load very fast
• May take a second or two to gain the address
• Animated weather screen, pretty smooth
• Tries to automatically view mobile versions of web pages
• Some websites take longer to request the page but once found it loads quickly (hardware or WiFi issue?)
• Loads images quickly
• Scrolling is smooth and easy
• Speed depends on the complexity of the page
• Compared to 3G, WiFi browsing seems faster
• Rotating (screen orientation) is very smooth

Check out the Storm 2 Archives to learn more about this device. If the mid-October launch date rumor holds, who plans on getting the Storm 2?

Salomondrin kept his promise and made a video overview of the BlackBerry Atlas, yet another version of the Bold!

• Made for East Asia and China
• Keyboard like 8900’s keyboard, has a Trackpad
• Says Bold on the back but no leather battery door
• Size comparison with the Tour
• Uses Bold battery
• Not a 3G device, uses EDGE and GSM
• WiFi enabled
• OS 5.0.0.239 Platform 6.0.1.9
• Runs fast
• Comes pre-loaded with John Mayer video
• Sal’s getting a cat (haha)

That’s it for now but be sure to check back for the next video Sal puts together. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

It’s been a few months since we last heard about the BlackBerry Atlas but it’s back and already had its first photo shoot!

Salomondrin has posted up a bunch of pictures showing the Atlas at a few angles including the front, side and back, as well as side-by-side comparisons with other devices. From the back you can see the “Bold” logo. This begs the question: Will the BlackBerry Atlas be another version of the Bold?

Here are some observations made by Sal:

1) It says Bold on the back

2) Keyboard of a Javelin

3) Its NOT 3G, its just EDGE

4) Has flash in the camera

5) Has a trackpad

Sal says he’ll post more about this device soon, so for now let me know what you think about the Atlas in the comments!

@Salomondrin is definitely off to a great start with his new blog, The Cool Guy Report. Today Sal shares with us some info about a few of the upcoming BlackBerry devices:

1) Blackberry Essex:

It’s a 3G/CDMA/WiFi new version of the already released Blackberry Tour. Aside from the WiFi it comes with a Trackpad and a little “extra surprise” that I bet you’ll love.

2) Blackberry 9100 A.K.A. Striker:

This one is a 3G + Trackpad blackberry pearl. Aside from those two new and nice new features, its slimmer than the upcoming 9700 (Bold 2) which will give the phone that sexier look.

3) Blackberry Curve 8530:

Just like the already released 8520, this one is just a curve, but for CDMA carriers. Expect it to be announced really soon.

In addition to the devices mentioned above, Sal claims that there is a rumor going around about RIM possibly launching a total of 16 BlackBerry devices in 2010! This is almost too much the Onyx and Storm 2 haven’t even launched and already there are rumors of not one or two, but sixteen more BlackBerry devices.

Now for some questions:

• Which BlackBerry will you get?
• Will you wait for more rumors about the 16 devices rumored to be launching in 2010?
• What features/specifications do you think upcoming BlackBerry devices will/should have?

Leave your responses in the comments!

@Salomondrin is on a roll with these videos!

In this video Sal does an internet browsing speed comparison between the BlackBerry Bold 9700’s WiFi and 3G capabilities.

The 9700 on the left is using AT&T 3G while the one on the right is using WiFi. At first it looked like WiFi was winning but 3G catches up and appears to have beaten it, but it was a really close race.

Watch the video and tell me which one you think won in the comments!

My buddy Al Sacco (aka @ASacco) scored the first official image of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 (aka the Onyx),  which has been confirmed as launching before the end of 2009!

Apparently this image was sent to him by T-Mobile USA PR before he agreed to any embargo, so he decided to share it with all us BlackBerry addicts. Here’s a tidbit from the message sent to Al by T-Mobile:

“The BlackBerry ‘Onyx’ sports a premium experience and design with a high-gloss black finish and leather grain detail on the back. Boasting features such as high-speed 3G Web browsing, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail and support for corporate and personal e-mail options, the ‘Onyx’ will satisfy all your on-the-go needs. Also the phone comes preloaded with mobile applications from BlackBerry App World, including Amazon MP3 store for quick and easy music downloads and TeleNav GPS Navigator for turn-by-turn directions.”

In addition, T-Mobile plans on releasing a white Curve 8520 next month. Not sure how many are excited about a white 8520, but I know plenty of people who are excited about the Onyx (including myself). Anyone else hear anything about any upcoming BlackBerry devices?

Kudos Al!

via CIO