BGR got some insider info from a few ninjas about the upcoming Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2, the Storm OS update and a screenshot of the Pearl Flip in Verizon’s inventory!

• The BlackBerry Storm has not been forgotten by Verizon. A new version of the 4.7 OS (.148) is indeed undergoing testing right now. It looks as if this version will pass testing and Storm owners will be getting their much needed update soon. If you know where to look of course, you can already snag it.
• The Pearl Flip 8230 has made its appearance in Verizon’s inventory system. The handset is reportedly running OS 4.6.1.160 and both silver and purple versions are being toted around by some lucky Verizon Wireless employees. No exact launch date but the launch is reportedly imminent.
• Last but not least, we got confirmation that the Storm 2 is indeed on the fast track will be launched in the very near future. Our source places the launch in early July, though we highly doubt that will be the case.

This “confirms” the earlier rumor of the Storm 2 launching no later than the end of July, but no exact date available yet.

The leaked OS 4.7.0.148 for the Storm 9530 is available in case anyone wanted to try it out. So far I’ve only heard good things about it, and since .148 might be the next official OS it could be the same one Verizon will release.

BGR just found out that Verizon is going to have a buy one get one free sale starting tomorrow February 6, 2009 and ending March 31, 2009.

Check out how it’s going to work:

• The promotion runs from tomorrow, February 6th, until March 31st.
• Buy any BlackBerry Verizon offers and get another one for free (equal or lesser value).
• There is no mail in debit card necessary when purchasing the Storm, for the Curve 8330 and 8830, you’ll still get a $70 debit card back from the purchase of the first device.
• Each device requires a two-year activation with corresponding data plan (BlackBerry data plan).

And the rules, regulations and pricing info:

• BlackBerry Storm, $199.99, no debit card on either first or second Storm
• BlackBerry Curve 8330, $79.99 after a $70 debit card (after Valentine’s Day, it jumps to $99.99)
• BlackBerry 8830 Global, $99.99 after $70 debit card
• BlackBerrry Pearl 8130, $19.99 after $100 debit card
• Palm Centro, $49.99 after a $70 debit card
• Samsung Alias, $49.99 after a $50 debit card

BG also mentioned that they have insider info about a new BlackBerry Storm OS which should be available on March 31, 2009.

Thanks for sending this in Chad!