Blackberry users being watched by Etisalat

“Etisalat network upgrade for Blackberry service. Please download to ensure continuous service quality.” this was the description for the update for blackberry users but instead of "performance enhancement patch" as advertised the users downloaded some spyware that could potentially give Etisalat the ability to keep an eye on its customers' messages.
Nigel Gourlay, a Doha-based Sun-certified Java programmer who has been developing open source software for 15 years discovered an application intended to intercept both email and text messages, sending a copy to an Etisalat server without the user being aware of anything beyond a slightly excessive battery drain. Once installed, Etisalat could possibly start any device and all your messages and email will be forwaded to etisalat.

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Good I have an Iphone. :p

RIM and Etisalat launched BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Pearl Flip in dubai

RIM and Etisalat announced the release of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphones in the Dubai.

“The challenge is that the device is extremely popular and we can’t supply enough to the market. Whenever we supply…it’s finished very very quickly. Having said that, we’ve taken recent measures with the supply chain so if you go to the market now, you will find availability,” Babar Khan, CEO of Emitac Mobile Solutions (EMS).

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Pearl Flip 8220 costs AED 2,400 and AED 2,000 approx.

Both models will be available through Etisalat retail outlets with one and two-year contract plans, or can be purchased from other regional retailers from January 25th onwards.

BlackBerry Curve 8900

• Camera (3.2 MP)
• Wi-Fi® Support
• Built-in GPS
• Enhanced Media Player
• Video Recording
• BlackBerry® Maps
• Wireless Email
• Organizer
• Browser
• Phone
• Corporate Data Access
• SMS/MMS
• 3.87 ounces (109.9 grams)
• 
  

Read reviews on Blackberry curve 8900 from cnet

Blackberry Pearl flip

First BlackBerry smartphone to offer flip design

· Wi-Fi-enabled (802.11 b/g)

· Enhanced SureType® keyboard to support text messaging, picture messaging, instant messaging (six popular clients), personal e-mail (access up to 10 supported e-mail accounts), and corporate e-mail

· 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom, built-in flash and video recording (requires microSD card)

· Advanced media player for pictures, music and video with full-screen video playback

· Stereo Bluetooth® support (A2DP/AVRCP) and 3.5mm stereo headset jack

· Media management software included on the BlackBerry Tools CD.

· Enhanced HTML browser for high-performance browsing

· Internal QVGA 2.4-inch diagonal screen, 320 x 240 pixels and supporting 65K colors

· 128 MB of flash memory, 256MB microSD card included, and support for up to a 16 GB microSD/SDHC card

· Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE/Wi-Fi network including support for international roaming

· Dimensions: 3.9” x 1.96” x 0.68”

· Weight: 3.6 oz

Read reviews of Blackberry pearl from cnet

check Etisalat price package for blackberry


Well
I was wondering does blackberry have thousands of apps , A browser like safari , A Player like Ipod ..... Hmmmmmm naahh

I love my Iphone.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) Video Hands On and Comparison

Following up their review of the pre-release BlackBerry Curve 8900 (aka Javelin), the CrackBerry guys decided to shoot a video of it, including both a feature walkthrough and a comparison with the older Curve and the new Bold. It's helpful, since the Javelin really is a combination of the two. Anyway, have a look—thankfully the CB dudes made the video embeddable, so your clickin' finger can rest awhile. [CrackBerry]