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Have you ever tried to search Google for the answer to your BlackBerry problems, only to find nothing? We have, plenty of times. That’s one of the main reasons why we created BBGeeks. While you can now find something like how to change your BlackBerry auto signature with a Google search, we’re still building up our library of guides and tips. In the meantime, you can check out BlackBerry Answers, at least if you’re north of the border. Let’s take a look at the new service.

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What better way to start off the day than with some eye candy? BlackBerry Sync, the site which brought us the first pics of the Thunder media features, brings us another set of three. There’s really nothing new here — in fact, for all we know they might not be actual shots of what’s on the Thunder’s screen. But we like to maintain a positive outlook here. Plus, they’re real nice to look at. So, after the jump, three new pics of the BlackBerry Thunder. If RIM is controlling these leaks, they’re doing quite a good job of it.

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We’ve been working on BBGeeks for over a year now, though most of our readers haven’t become familiar with us until recently. While all of us here at BBGeeks have been tapping away at our devices for longer than the site has existed, maintaining a site dedicated to BlackBerry requires a different level of geekdom.

Along the way, we’ve picked up a number of tips and tricks for the BlackBerry, and have tried to pass them all along to you. Today, we’re compiling some of the odds and ends into one piece. So…

Did you know your BlackBerry can:

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For months, ever since we saw the first pictures of the CDMA Curve, we were pumped for its release. That was back in February, and we didn’t see the first one released, through Alltel, on May 1. So that’s nearly three months of hype. Now it’s been nearly three months since release, and you can get one free through Wirefly with Verizon Wireless service. [h/t BerryReview, via Robb]

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Hip hip, hooray! Okay, so maybe the outlook isn’t all smiles and sunshine. But hey, when you’ve been used to the current BlackBerry browser, the Bold seems like Firefox to the old AOL browser. Boy Genius Report walks us through the browser, and shows us its good points and shortcomings. Of course, they also compare it to the iPhone browser, which is certainly better at this point. But, once again, I’m happy to see even marginal improvements in the BlackBerry browser…and these improvements are certainly more than marginal.

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When I sat down to record this week’s edition of the podcast, I had no idea that it would be this iPhone dominated. But the pundits wanted to cause a stir, apparently, absent any real news. So we talk a lot about what people are saying, and then make fun of them. Hey, that’s always a good formula, right?

So click on over here to hear the BBGeekcast (9 min, 43 sec)

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Highlights include:
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One thing we haven’t really seen take off in the U.S. is mobile banking. My guess has always been that it’s a security concern, though I’m sure others have their reasons. However, this seems like a natural and logical function for a BlackBerry. Verizon Wireless understands this. They’ve introduced a mobile banking service for their BlackBerry models. This means the 8330, 8310, and 8830 World Edition. Good news for those of us who are on the road frequently. Nothing is more frustrating than needing to make a balance transfer, but not having the access to do so.

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Ever go to a bar or restaurant and see some guy, probably with his girlfriend, checking his BlackBerry constantly? You might be thinking to yourself, “Wow, that guy must have a stressful job if he’s checking his BlackBerry like a madman when he’s out at dinner.” Chances are, though, that his job is not necessarily stressful. Rather, he’s probably checking the scores of his favorite sports teams. The BlackBerry has made this easy, and a number of third party applications have made it even easier. So let’s take a look into the ones that will help you best keep up with your favorite teams, across all the major sports.

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When I first read BGR’s iPhone 3G vs. BlackBerry Bold review I thought, “cop out!” The conclusion was that it comes down to personal preference. But then I slogged through the daily news, and found all sorts of tidbits on the two devices. Barron’s cut RIM from “Hold” to “Underperform.” Then we have RIM saying that activations and shipments are 20 to 30 percent ahead of schedule for the past two months. So which is it? This is where it comes back to BGR. “True BlackBerry fans will want the Bold,” they say. And that’s true. Just the same, true Apple fanboys will want the iPhone. I wish we could leave it at that, but I know this discussion will continue well throughout the rest of the year.

You have purchased yourself a fancy new BlackBerry, but despite the fact that it is skillfully designed, it still looks like everyone else. You have to do something to make the device yours. After a little bit of Google searching you find that there are quite a few ways to personalize your device. You can add a case around your device to give it some added drop/impact protection and perhaps a splash of color, but everyone has cases and there is a good chance you will bump into somebody who has purchased the identical protection at some point in your travels. Another option you have when it comes to customization is engraving. Engraving your BlackBerry, while it may seem like a great idea, only serves to make it harder to sell on eBay when you decide to upgrade to the latest and greatest.

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