Mobile Web Is Taking Over the World (and Other Internet Trends)

Mobile Internet usage is on the rise. Apple’s share of the mobile smartphone market is only going to increase. AT&T’s mobile data traffic has increased by 4,932% over the last three years. There will be over 1 billion “heavy mobile data users” by 2013.
These are just some of the stats that were shared with the audience at the Web 2.0 Summit today in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley analyst Mary Meeker led a speedy and high-charged presentation over Internet trends. The data and stats packed in her 68 page presentation is nothing short of mind-boggling.

Verizon Stores & Best Buy Have Blackberry Storm 2 Dummy Units, Launch Imminent?

We just got word that Verizon Stores are now receiving their BlackBerry Storm 2 dummy units and training is finally available for retail associates. All that should mean that the Storm 2’s launch date is quickly approaching. November has been the target date for a while now, but with stores already prepping for the launch, availability will probably be early in the month.

Blackberry Bold 9700: Coming Soon to T-Mobile and AT&T

RIM has just officially announced its newest flagship “traditional” BlackBerry (meaning it has the BlackBerry keyboard crackberry addicts know and love): the BlackBerry Bold 9700.
The 3G, Wi-FI capable GSM phone will be heading to carriers around the world in the next few weeks, making stops at both AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States.