Not even a few minutes after posting about T-Mobile getting the Onyx/Driftwood around September did I see a post by Engadget where they actually have a picture of the BlackBerry Onyx from the front!

Now that I can see it from the front I can say a few more things about it. It seems to me like the Onyx is a Curve 8900 with the QWERTY keypad from the Bold, and is 3G enabled making it part of the 9000 series. There is no Trackpad on the Onyx pictured above, but since this is a pre-production unit the actual production unit may have one.

I have a feeling that this will be my next BlackBerry. It so far incorporates the awesomeness of both the Curve 8900 and the Bold! I’d definitely like to see a specifications chart for the Onyx leaked soon. Any takers want to smuggle one out of RIM? Send a copy to me if you do .

Looks like it’s time for a fresh set of rumors . BG heard from two independent sources that T-Mobile USA will be launching the 3G version of the Curve 8900 (rumored to be the Driftwood/Onyx, photo above via CrackBerry) around September of this year.

Right now whether it’s either the Driftwood or Onyx is still unclear. Here is a recap of this device’s features:

• AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
• 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
• GPS
• Wi-Fi
• QWERTY keyboard
• Optical trackpad
• 480×360 screen
• Carbon fiber-esque back battery cover (the whole back is a carbon fiber pattern apparently)

According to BG, this device will be “Much sexier than the BlackBerry 8900.” If that’s true I might need to get myself one since I swear by my Curve 8900…

No official word on pricing but the rumor is that it will be around $199 with a new 2 year agreement.

Image via SlashGear

According to SlashGear, Verizon has given RIM the green light to release the BlackBerry Storm 2 this September.

BGR has also confirmed SlashGear’s information, saying that the Storm 2 will also get a new screen and technology called TruePress (vs SurePress). For everyone who did not get the Storm because of the lack of Wi-Fi, the Storm 2 is supposed to have Wi-Fi in addition to possibly (this is a rumor) a 5 megapixel camera!

After the recent leak of the BlackBerry Onyx, Driftwood and Magnum, which BlackBerry will you choose?

Source: SlashGear via BGR

I’ve gotten a bunch of emails asking me whether or not I have heard anything new about the BlackBerry Magnum or any other upcoming BlackBerry devices. Until now I’ve had no updates besides what was leaked at the end of 2008.

One of BGR’s ninjas was able to get some info about three upcoming and confirmed BlackBerry devices:

BlackBerry Onyx:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
• GPS
• Camera
• Wi-Fi (no UMA support)
• QWERTY keyboard
• 480×360 resolution screen
• Confirmed carriers: AT&T

BlackBerry Driftwood:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
• GPS
• Camera
• Wi-Fi with UMA
• QWERTY keyboard

BlackBerry Magnum:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
• GPS
• Camera
• Wi-Fi (no UMA support)
• QWERTY keyboard
• 480×360 resolution screen
• Confirmed carriers: AT&T

So far it looks like the Driftwood and the Magnum might be the same device, but meant for different carriers. BGR also says that the BlackBerry Bold might get refreshed to allow UMA connectivity.

The Onyx, Driftwood and Magnum are part of the 9000 series, so they will all be 3G capable.

Who’s excited about these upcoming BlackBerrys!?

Source: BGR