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BlackBerry Curve 8500

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  • Smooth trackpad navigation
  • Dedicated media keys
  • BlackBerry® Messenger
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Wireless connections

3G

Surf the Internet, download attachments and stream videos with fast 3G connectivity on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone.

Wi-Fi enabled

Connect to your home wireless network or a Wi-Fi® hotspot to check email, shop online, stream videos and music or even make phone calls. When there's no Wi-Fi access, your smartphone automatically switches back to normal cellular coverage.1

Featured Apps

  • AP Mobile
    AP Mobile

    AP Mobile

    Stay in the know with this award-winning mobile news application that updates and caches content throughout the day.

  • BitBop
    BitBop

    BitBop

    Enjoy unlimited streaming or downloading of commercial-free TV directley to your smartphone

  • buzzd
    buzzd

    buzzd

    Find out the popularity of places around you in real-time. Ranking is based on posts and check-ins from social sites like Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla and Yelp.

BlackBerry Maps and GPS

Know where you're going with maps, directions to local businesses and turn-by-turn routes. The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone comes with BlackBerry® Maps built in, and the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone features BlackBerry Maps and GPS capabilities.2

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Learn more about core BlackBerry smartphone features.

  • Communication
    • Email & text messaging
      EMAIL & TEXT MESSAGING

      BlackBerry smartphones were made for messaging. Manage up to 10 work and personal email accounts and all your texts—from the same screen. Plus, view attachments in popular file formats.

    • Instant messaging
      INSTANT MESSAGING

      Chat from just about anywhere with IM features similar to those on your computer IM program. Push technology notifies you the second a message arrives—no need to check for replies.

    • Voice
      VOICE

      Set up conference calls or just chat. With superb sound quality, voice dialing and built-in speakerphone, you can connect with confidence. You can even personalize your ringtones so you know who's calling.

    • Social networking
      SOCIAL NETWORKING

      Update your status, share pictures and keep up with family and friends from just about anywhere. And with push technology, you'll be alerted the moment you get a new message.

  • Productivity
    • Organizer
      ORGANIZER

      Stay on top of it all with your BlackBerry organizer. Access all your contacts in one place, keep track of all your to-dos with task lists and memos, and stay on schedule with the calendar.

  • Multimedia
    • Camera & video
      CAMERA & VIDEO

      Capture those special moments in photos or video with the built-in digital camera. Then share them via IM, text or email, or upload them to your favorite social networking sites in a flash.

    • Media player
      MEDIA PLAYER

      Sync your iTunes or Windows Media® Player songs and playlists, stream music wirelessly and download videos. Expandable memory gives you all the room you need for your media files.

  • Connections
    • Wi-Fi
      WI-FI

      Get on the Internet just about anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy Wi-Fi speeds while you pay bills, download apps, stream a morning radio show or just catch up on your social networking.

    • Bluetooth®
      BLUETOOTH

      Make hands-free calls and stream music wirelessly from your BlackBerry smartphone to your car or home stereo system. A variety of accessories are available to enhance your Bluetooth experience.

    • Tethered modem
      TETHERED MODEM

      No Wi-Fi? No problem. Use your BlackBerry smartphone as a wireless modem wherever there's cellular network coverage. Simply connect your laptop to your smartphone via Bluetooth USB.

    • GPS
      GPS

      With GPS and BlackBerry® Maps you can pinpoint your location, plan and view routes, and get step-by-step directions. Business owners can even track and dispatch resources.

  1. 1The BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Placing calls over Wi-Fi requires a GAN/UMA network. Not all BlackBerry plans support Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry services. Check with your service provider for supported services and features. The BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone is designed to access 3GPP RTSP mobile streaming websites. When the streaming functionality is accessed via the WAP Browser, significant, additional charges may apply. Depending on your carrier, accessibility may only be available via a Wi-Fi connection. Check with your service provider for supported features and services.
  2. 2Requires activation with appropriate data plan. Check with service provider for availability, costs and restrictions.
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