This should be a welcome addition to any Blackberry user - a Skype solution that does not require a PC hosted daemon for it to work.
 Currently in beta, the iSkoot service allows you to use Skype voice chats via Skype Out credits.  More info at the link below.
Via: RIMarkable - iSkoot Brings Skype To [...]

BlackBerry finally has posted a well-rounded recap of the DST 2007 changes and how they affect BlackBerry users.  If you have a BlackBerry and are not sure how to proceed, check out the link below for a lot more information.
Link to: BlackBerry Daylight Saving Time 2007

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Much ado about the lack of color.  It’s pretty cool though, T-Mobile announced the White BlackBerry Pearl availability on Monday.  The new unit to be sold alongside it’s shiny black counterpart has several popular items including the new myFaves feature that T-Mobile has recently rolled out allowing you to name up to five numbers [...]

RIMarkable has the scoop on the Blackberry 8800.  Sporting WiFi and a camera version, may show up on the T-Mobile network in January of 2007.
There is also a follow up post that indicates there are test units in the wild. 
Via: RIMarkable - T-Mobile BlackBerry 8800 Could Be Here by Mid January

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According to msmobiles.com, Samsung is being sued by RIM over its naming of its BlackJack Windows Smartphone.  Hard to imagine that RIM feels the need to sue over half a name.
I was behind RIM as it battled NTP over their ridiculous IP lawsuits a year ago, believing that they were wrongfully brought against the Canadian [...]

No, not Marvel Comics.  Marvell Technology today announced the completion of the XScale chip purchase.  The XScale chip has been powering mobile phone handsets and PDAs for many years, but has seemingly stagnated under Intel’s ownership.
Hopefully, Marvell will continue innovation in the space by working on power requirements, performance and feature integration.
Via: The Wireless Report [...]

Ah, here is one for all you weather geeks out there.  WeatherBug has a mobile client and service for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.  The WeatherBug Mobile service costs $40 a year and offers access to their satellite and forcast data.  Check out their site for more information.
Via: RIMarkable

So, it seems that the BlackBerry Connect services will be expanded in scope to include a number of new devices and carriers worldwide. Speaking in New York, rims co-CEO and Chairman James Balsillie described the expansion of the services, along with mentioning that a new version of the BlackBerry will be out by year [...]

Ed Hardy over at Brighthand.com is reporting that Intel is planning to sell it’s XScale line of processors. The XScale line has long been used in mobile devices, from Pocket PCs & Smartphones, to Palm and BlackBerry devices.
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. is the company that will be purchasing the devision, along with about 1,400 employees [...]