10 September 2008

By: Florin Troaca, Communications News Editor
BlackBerry Welcomes AOL Mail, AIM and ICQ
Available only in the US at first
If you've been dying to use AOL Mail, AIM and ICQ on your BlackBerry smartphone (assuming you own one), you should be thrilled to find out that RIM has partnered with AOL in order to embed these features into the Canadian-made handsets. 
A BlackBerry smartphone with ICQ RIM
From now on, fans of AIM and ICQ, the popular instant messaging applications from AOL, can easily use them on any BlackBerry smartphone (including the newly announced Flip 8220 - when it hits the market, of course). RIM and AOL have developed native BlackBerry applications for both of the IM clients, hence they should provide a hassle-free experience when used on a BB handset. AOL Mail for BlackBerry is built on the "push e-mail" architecture that RIM's smartphones already have. After installed on a BlackBerry device, AOL Mail will offer the same features as the desktop version, synchronizing data and content with the users' online account. Also, those who have BlackBerry OS 4.5 or later can view emails in HTML format and download Microsoft Office attachments. Talking about the collaboration with the Canadian smartphone manufacturer, Kevin Conroy, executive vice president at AOL, stated, "We are thrilled to work with RIM to make our leading email and instant messaging services available to BlackBerry smartphone users worldwide. By integrating our AOL Mail, AIM and ICQ services with the BlackBerry platform, users will have an exceptional mobile communications experience anytime, anywhere." Mark Guibert, vice president, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion, added, "The BlackBerry platform offers unparalleled email and messaging capabilities for mobile customers and we are very pleased to be working with AOL to enable a rich mobile experience on BlackBerry smartphones for the tens of millions of people who use AOL Mail, AIM and ICQ." BlackBerry users can download both AIM and ICQ from the BlackBerry official website, accessible at this address. Unfortunately, for the moment, AOL Mail, AIM and ICQ for BlackBerry are only available across the US. However, RIM is working to bring the features to BlackBerry owners from other countries too, and the next few months should widen the list of markets where they will be available.
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BlackBerry Tour 9630 Smartphone Specifications and Features.

www.blackberry.com/tour

Specifications
Size (L x W x D) Weight (battery included) Memory Expandable Memory 112 x 62 x 14.2 mm 130 g 256 MB internal flash memory microSD located under battery door cover 1400 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Smartphone

World Connectivity

| Social Networking | Enhanced Multimedia

Battery

Battery Life Time 5 hours Talk Standby Time 14 days Keyboard 35 key backlit QWERTY Lock key Lock the device/keyboard
Mute key Play/pause a media file Mute a call Headset Jack Volume keys Adjust the volume Left Convenience key Open the voice dialing application Right Convenience key Open an assigned application Escape key End/Power key Send key MicroUSB port Backspace/ Delete key Enter key Speakerphone key Turn on/off the speakerphone during a call Right Shift key Capitalize letters 3.2 MP camera Image stabilization, auto flash, auto focus and 2x digital zoom Symbol key Open the symbol list
Display High-resolution HVGA 480 x 360 pixel color display, transmissive TFT LCD, supports over 65,000 colors Camera 3.2 MP camera, flash, auto focus
Voice Input/Output Integrated speaker and microphone, hands-free headset capable, Bluetooth headset capable, integrated hands-free speakerphone 32 polyphonic MIDI, MP3 Assisted, autonomous and simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Maps application for e911 capabilities. Both user plane and control plane GPS supported

Ringtones

GPS

Menu key

Media Player Video format support: MPEG4 H.263, MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.264, WMV Audio format support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WMA ProPlus Bluetooth v2.0; mono/stereo headset, hands-free, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP), and serial port profile supported. Bluetooth stereo audio (A2DP/AVCRP), DUN

Bluetooth

Trackball
Alt key Type the alternate character on a key
Headset mm stereo headset capable 3.5 Left Shift key Capitalize letters
USB Port Enables charging and high-speed data synchronization via USB A to micro-USB B cable Power Adapter +5V DC / 500 mA AC power adapter with interchangeable location specific plugs Network Support Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks Single-band: 2100 MHz UMTS/HSPA networks Dual-band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks

Stay in Touch

Features
World phone capability on 3G networks Full-featured phone Send and receive text and picture messages (SMS & MMS) Enhanced Web Mail View attachments Edit Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Files Instant messaging Social Networking for BlackBerry smartphones

Benefits

The BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone helps you stay in touch from almost anywhere in the world.1 Have the features of a desktop phone with you when youre between appointments or running late.2 Keep in better touch with contacts who prefer text 2 and picture messaging.3 Whether you use AOL Mail, Gmail, Windows Live or Yahoo! Mail, you can enjoy on-the-go access to your favorite supported web mail.3 Open popular document and graphic attachments on the go. That includes JPEG, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files.4 Enjoy the flexibility of working on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files from just about anywhere.5 Chat from just about anywhere using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger or ICQ apps built specifically for BlackBerry smartphones.3, 6 Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones, Flickr Photo Uploader for BlackBerry smartphones and MySpace for BlackBerry smartphones.3, 7

Entertainment on the Go

Media Player Camera with Geo-Tagging Capability Video Recording BlackBerry Media Sync Mobile Streaming

Watch your videos and listen to your music all with the excellent visual and sound quality you expect from your BlackBerry smartphone. Take photos wherever the inspiration hits you with a 3.2 MP camera with image stabilization, auto flash, auto focus and 2x digital zoom. Plus, youll never struggle to remember where you took each picture. Snap away geo-tagging notes each location automatically. With built-in video recording, youll love watching and recording videos.8, 9 BlackBerry Media Sync lets you sync your desktop iTunes music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. In just a few easy steps, you can take your tunes on the go, wherever you go.10, 11, 12, 13 Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from web sites built for mobile streaming.14, 15

Browse, Shop and Buy

BlackBerry App World
Discover a world of possibilities at the BlackBerry App World storefront. Personalize your BlackBerry smartphone with games, social networking, personal productivity applications and so much more.

Instant Information

GPS and BlackBerry Maps HTML Browsing Business Ready
You can use the GPS capabilities of the BlackBerry Tour smartphone with BlackBerry Maps or other third-party mapping apps to access directions and maps to your destination.16, 17, 18 A responsive, dynamic browsing experience, to help you get the information you need, when you need it.16 For small to medium-sized businesses, Hosted BlackBerry services and BlackBerry Professional Software are designed to offer affordable solution options. For large organizations, BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is designed to provide advanced security features and enterprise-grade functionality.
For more information on the BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone please, visit www.blackberry.com/tour
1. For a list of countries where voice and data services can be accessed using the BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone, please visit www.blackberry.com/go/worldedition. 2. Requires activation with voice plan. 3. Requires activation with data plan. 4. For a complete list of supported file formats, visit www.blackberry.com/go/attachmentsupport. 5. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone does not support Microsoft Office 2007 files. 6. The ability to send pictures is not supported by all instant messaging programs. Check with your IM provider for supported features and services. 7. The Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones and Flick Uploader for BlackBerry smartphones applications are available at no charge to the user. Check with your provider to determine the costs that may be associated with downloading the software. 8. For a complete list of supported media-file formats visit www.blackberry.com/go/mediafiles. 9. Depending on the amount of built-in memory available for use, a third-party microSD card may need to be properly inserted into the BlackBerry smartphone to enable the video recording feature. MicroSD cards may be purchased separately. 10. For BlackBerry Media Sync to work, your media-enabled BlackBerry smartphone must be connected to your computer via a USB cable. Certain music files may not be supported by the media player, including incompatible file types and files that contain digital-rights-management technologies. 11. BlackBerry Media Sync is compatible with devices featuring BlackBerry Device Software v4.2 or later. Devices that do not feature built-in mass storage capabilities (significant amounts of on-board memory) will require a microSD card to be properly inserted. Please visit www.blackberry.com/mediasync/ microSD for a list of devices requiring microSD cards. 12. BlackBerry Media Sync is compatible with 32-bit editions of Windows XP Service Pack 2 which can be used with iTunes version 7.0 or higher AND 32-bit editions of Windows Vista which can be used with iTunes version 7.2 or higher. Not compatible with Windows 2000 or with Mac OS. 13. All applicable charges will still apply to the purchase of music from iTunes. 14. Actual speeds may vary by carrier and are dependent on network load. HSPA network coverage is only accessible within specific areas with GSM networks. Check with your service provider for details. 15. The BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone is designed to access 3GPP RTSP mobile streaming websites. If the streaming functionality is accessed via the WAP browser, significant additional charges may apply. Check with your service provider for supported features and services. 16. Requires activation with data plan including Internet access. 17. For details, services and coverage areas, visit www.blackberry.com/maps. 18. Check with your service provider for supported features and services. Additional terms and conditions may apply to goods and services made available through the BlackBerry App World storefront. Pricing and availability may change without notice. Check with your service provider for roaming arrangements, service plans and supported features and services. Certain features outlined in this document may require BlackBerry Enterprise Server software v4.1.5, BlackBerry Desktop Manager and/or BlackBerry Device Software v4.5. When you subscribe for, acquire or use third party products and services with RIM products or services you accept that: 1. It is your sole responsibility to (a) ensure that your airtime service provider will support all of their features and (b) identify and acquire all required intellectual property and other licences prior to installation or use and to comply with the terms of such licences; 2. RIM provides such products and services on an AS IS basis with no express or implied conditions, endorsements, guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, and assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to them. 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry RIM Research In Motion SureType SurePress and related , , , , trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. AOL Mail and Instant Messenger and ICQ are trademarks of AOL LLC. Windows Live, Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Gmail and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc. Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! Messenger are trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo!, Inc. Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. The iTunes trademark is property of Apple, Inc. iTunes is not endorsed by Research In Motion Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MKT-26575-001