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® 8350i smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.459 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.459
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.313
• Software Platform: 3.1.0.31
• File name: 8350iAMEA_PBr4.6.1_rel459_PL3.1.0.31_A4.6.1.313_Nextel_Communications_Inc.exe
• File size: 82.99MB

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

• Download: OS 4.6.1.313 for the Curve 8350i from Nextel
• 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. *

Sprint has also launched their BlackBerry Tour 9630 sign up page!

Not only that, but they actually have some pricing information too:

The BlackBerry Tour will be available at Sprint stores, www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 later this summer for $199.99 with a new line of service or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement and $50 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate. Additional savings may be available to business customers through their Sprint account manager.

Nice! You can check out the Sprint Tour page at www.sprint.com/tour or RIM’s own at www.blackberry.com/tour.

Full Sprint press release after the jump.

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Evernote let me know that their free BlackBerry application is now available for the Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, and 8350i. Evernote was originally only available for the Curve 8900, Bold and Storm.

Features

• Create and edit new notes on the fly
• Snap a photo right into your account
• Record a quick voice memo
• Attach files to notes
• Search and find all of your notes

Evernote is compatible with all models of the BlackBerry Curve, Bold and Storm on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Alltel, British Telecom, Vodafone UK and Rogers.

You can download it now from the BlackBerry App World or visit the Evernote for BlackBerry page for more info and direct OTA or ZIP download links.

• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

Pandora Radio for BlackBerry was recently updated to version 1.03 with the following changes:

• Support for Wi-Fi on devices that have it (using a high quality AAC-HE stereo audio stream)
• Bluetooth support (you can now explicitly enable it and disable it
  rather than relying on the default audio routing in the device)
• Options screen (accessible from Station List menu) to select preferences for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (on wi-fi capable devices)
• Support for the Nextel 8350i (only over Wi-Fi)
• Keyboard shortcuts, including pause/play functionality using the mute key (even when Pandora is running in the background)
• Focus cursor on Now Playing screen should be easier to control on trackball devices

Unfortunately Pandora is still unavailable for Canadian BlackBerry users.

• Download/Info: Pandora

This OS is supposed to fix a few problems users have been experiencing with the BlackBerry Curve 8350i:

• Echo Issue
• MMS Improvements: Remove original message when replying; Cursor now defaults to message body when replying
• Quiet and vibrate profiles will now not have incoming Direct Connect calls blaring over your speakerphone
• Master Radio Reset will no longer cause the device to reboot

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8350i smartphone

Software Name: BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.316 (Multilanguage)

File Name: 8350iAMEA_PBr4.6.1_rel316_PL3.0.0.73_A4.6.1.204.exe
Download Size: 83.661 MB
Language: English
Published Date: 04/02/2009

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

• Download: OS 4.6.1.204 for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i from Sprint/Nextel

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

Source: Berry Review

Poynt made an announcement that they have updated their application to version 1.0.1.68 with the following maintenance fixes:

• GPS fix for iden users on the NEXTEL network
• Fixed multiple instances of Poynt showing up in the task switcher
• Fixed some list behavior on the Storm.

NOTE: If you have Poynt installed on any other device besides the Storm, you MUST delete the previous version (0.9.7 or below) or you will receive a download failed error.

• Download/Info: Poynt
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Nate from BlackBerryHomepage got his hands on visual confirmation that Nextel will be getting a camera-less BlackBerry Curve 8350i.

That price is looking kind of hefty for a camera-less BlackBerry, if you ask me. After the release of the BlackBerry Storm, Curve 8900 and Bold, who actually plans on getting the Curve 8350i? I guess if you’re not much of a camera person but like BlackBerrys then this is for you.

Thoughts?

Jamie just sent me this article about a guide on how to fix the annoying Nextel BlackBerry Curve 8350i echo problem.

Sprint released a statement today stating that:

“A voice echo issue with the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8350i has been reported on a limited subset of devices. The root cause of the voice echo issue has been identified and is being addressed in a software release MR2 that should be available in March.”

AND

“Meanwhile if a customer is experiencing the voice echo issue we suggest using the wired headset that comes in the box or using the speakerphone until the new software is available.”

WTF?!?!?!

SERIOUSLY???

USE YOUR SPEAKERPHONE OR HEADSET THAT COMES IN THE BOX?

Being the BlackBerry Bad-ass that I am, I have put together the following “How To” on how to do RIM and Sprint’s job for them, and create a “Hybrid Operating System” using parts of the Telus 8350i Operating System to fix your echo echo echo issues.

Be sure if you do this that you follow these instructions carefully. I am not zip up this “Hybrid OS” and post it because, well…I don’t want to get SUED BY RIM for hacking their shit. So it’s up to you…Either wait until MARCH or proceed at your own risk.

NOTE: I have successfully done this and confirmed the echo is gone on 10 Nextel 8350i’s.

While I am not responsible if you do something stupid (IE: NOT follow these instructions) and jack up your device, I will keep my eye out for anyone who is having issues and assist them…

Read more @ BlackBerryHomePage.com

Some highlights from the press release:

• T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile phone service, said on Wednesday it is offering a $50 per month service plan to long-time customers in San Francisco, in the latest sign that U.S. operators may be facing a price war.
• Under the promotion the company is also offering customers a $135 credit if they switch from a rival service to T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE).
• A T-Mobile USA representative said the plan would only be available to customers who have used its service for 22 months or more and that as the company has “additional details regarding a national plan it would provide” them.
• Hodulik said the plan effectively lowers T-Mobile’s price for unlimited voice, Web surfing and text messaging to $85 a month from $100 for customers who use data services.

Read the full press release after the jump.

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Software For BlackBerry® 8350i smartphone BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.225 (AMEA)

Package Version: 4.6.1.225
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.128
• Software Platform: 3.0.0.62
• File name: 8350iAMEA_PBr4.6.1_rel225_PL3.0.0.62_A4.6.1.128_Nextel.exe
• File size: 88.12MB

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

• Download: OS 4.6.1.128 for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i [Official]

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

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