Research In Motion introduced the BlackBerry Curve smartphone - the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone. With its smooth and friendly design encompassing a large display, easy-to-use keyboard and intuitive trackball navigation system, this powerful new smartphone makes it easy to stay connected to the people and information that matter most. "The BlackBerry Curve offers a unique blend of communications, multimedia and web features to provide people with an exceptional mobile companion for both work and leisure,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM.

Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems - the largest independent provider of wireless service in rural America announced the availability of the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone at its locations nationwide. Developed by Research In Motion, the small, smart and stylish BlackBerry Pearl is one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, and delivers the renowned BlackBerry user experience with the full complement of functionality including voice, e-mail, messaging, organizer, web browser and other mobile applications. The BlackBerry Pearl is also the first BlackBerry handset to incorporate a digital camera, MP3 player, video player and an expandable memory slot.

BlackBerry is a wireless communications solution designed for mobile professionals and enterprises who want to quickly and easily manage their business and personal communications while on the move. BlackBerry is developed and manufactured by Research In Motion (RIM), and was launched in North America in January 1999. BlackBerry was first introduced to EMEA in September 2001. There are currently 8 million BlackBerry subscribers worldwide. BlackBerry is number one in the global PDA space, with 19.8% of the market share according to Gartner analysts (February 2007). Research In Motion was recently included in a list, compiled by Business Week, of the 25 Most Innovative Companies in the world.

Wireless 2007, the world’s largest event for the Wireless industry, announced that Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO of Research In Motion (RIM) will deliver a keynote address on opening day, Tuesday, March 27. CTIA Wireless takes place March 27-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Mike Lazaridis is replacing Motorola CEO Ed Zander as a keynoter. “Mike Lazaridis is a welcome addition to a stellar keynote line-up this year,” said Robert Mesirow, vice president of operations and show director for CTIA Wireless.

Nuance Communications, announced that Nuance Voice Control, a mobile search and messaging service powered by speech technology, is now available for the BlackBerry Pearl from Research In Motion. Nuance will demonstrate the new mobile functionality in Hall 2, Booth 2H48 (Nuance) and Hall 8, Booth 8B56 (Research In Motion) at the 3GSM World Congress 2007, being held this week in Barcelona, Spain.

Research In Motion announced plans to offer BlackBerry Connect software on five Microsoft Windows Mobile-based devices from HTC to carriers around the world, including the HTC S710 launched at 3GSM World Congress 2007. The HTC S710 is a versatile, compact handset that looks like a phone, but includes a concealed semi auto-sliding keyboard to allow for email and data input. Users are able to view their email, Word and Excel documents on the 2.4 inch screen with landscape view option. The HTC 710 operates on GPRS/EDGE networks and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0. Founded in 1997, High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) designs, manufactures and markets innovative, feature rich smartphone and PDA phone devices.

Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion introduce the sleek, elegant and performance-driven BlackBerry 8800 - a powerful, feature-rich smartphone that delivers best-in-class technology in a thin and stylish design. The BlackBerry 8800 is the latest addition to Rogers’ full line-up of world-capable BlackBerry handsets. The BlackBerry 8800 will be available in Canada exclusively at Rogers Wireless and is expected to be available in retail and business channels in March.

Research In Motion and AT&T introduced the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet. The BlackBerry 8800 incorporates a full QWERTY keyboard and offers customers a unique blend of performance and elegance. AT&T will be the first wireless carrier in North America to launch the BlackBerry 8800 when it begins offering it across its wireless retail and business channels on February 21. The BlackBerry 8800 from AT&T has an exclusive, premium, dark blue finish and AT&T uniquely supports Push To Talk (PTT) on the handset.

One4000, the pioneering global telecom service, has launched a new low-cost offering for long-distance and international calling from BlackBerry devices. When downloaded, One4000 can dramatically cut calling costs and increase efficiency for millions of BlackBerry users around the world. As part of One4000’s worldwide efforts to make international calling significantly cheaper and more flexible, this new release makes its service available to millions of new customers. The new release also improves on One4000’s existing offering, which includes strong products such as a mobile call-back application and a PC/Notebook call-back application, both of which are already used worldwide.

Dream about taking your BlackBerry handset anywhere? Make it a reality with the OtterBox 1930 and 1931 cases from Otter Products, LLC designed for BlackBerry handsets. These rugged cases accommodate BlackBerry handsets from Research In Motion (RIM), allowing access to phone and data functions right through the case. The OtterBox 1930 fits the BlackBerry 8700 Series and the OtterBox 1931 model fits the BlackBerry 7200 Series handsets. Cases provide a water-resistant access to keypad, scroll wheel, escape button, power button, mute button and programmable side button. Constructed of a polycarbonate/ABS shell for maximum strength and durability, cases provide grip and drop protection with innovative rubber overmolding.