Recently we heard that RIM is gearing up for a release of BlackBerry 7 as opposed to the previously announced 6.1. RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie confirmed that the number change is in fact true. According to Balsillie the change in number comes because of how much is included in the update. It seems that there more »

While there are likely still plenty of BlackBerry users that have not even thought about an upgrade to OS 6 at this point, it seems that RIM has OS 6.1 in the works and it is going to be a “major upgrade.” Taking that a step further, it was described as being “an overhaul” as more »

Aside from the obvious upcoming release of the iPhone 3G, it looks like AT&T customers will have a good remainder of the year device wise. Based on a recently leaked 2008 roadmap there is a nice selection of phones that will soon be available.

It looks like the upcoming 3rd quarter is going to be dedicated to the BlackBerry with an anticipated release of the Curve 8320 with Wi-Fi and the Bold. In addition it looks like the updated BlackBerry OS will also be released during Q3, which will put the 8820, Pearl 8120, Curve and Curve 8310 up to version 4.5.

Then for those who are not quite as excited by the BlackBerry, it looks like Q4 will be the time for you, of course its almost like a flip with the 4th quarter focusing a little more on Windows Mobile 6.1 goodness. Expected to be released is the Pantech Duo, Samsung Blackjack 3, AT&T Tilt 2 and also a still unknown handset from Samsung. Of course that unknown handset is rumored to be the Samsung Omnia. The four handsets that are on track for the fourth quarter release are all going to be running Windows Mobile 6.1.