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Well, it looks it looks like we can put the first Storm conspiracy theory to rest, as RIM has now come out and said that the supposed delay-causing Storm OS glitch was, in fact, more of a sticker glitch, and that there was never such a thing as an OS version 4.7.0.82. As you may recall, the rumors started flying when some Storms started showing up with a sticker indicating the OS version as 4.7.0.82, while the device itself showed that the OS was version 4.7.0.65. That prompted some to speculate that the OS had to be downgraded at the last minute, prompting the delay, but according to RIM, the problem was simply that “several thousand” boxes were printed with the incorrect version number, which then had to be covered up with the proper sticker. Unfortunately, RIM didn’t have anything to say about an actual update for the OS, which could certainly use a little patching up of its own.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/24/rim-clears-up-blackberry-storm-os-situation/

So you’ve read our extensive BlackBerry Storm review and, despite feeling disappointment about it not living up to the hype, can’t help but wonder just what makes the thing tick click. While we were a bit too squeamish to rip one of ours apart and find out, phoneWreck felt no qualms about turning this week’s hottest handset into a pile of bits, exposing (among numerous other things) the Qualcomm MSM7600 processor that’s blamed for the phone’s sluggish performance. As to how the clicky screen works, it’s rather simple: just a plate behind the display (pictured above) with a dimple to push a button on a circuit board. Never dissect your heroes, kids; it just takes the mystery out of life.

Read more at Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/22/blackberry-storms-clickable-screen-and-the-rest-of-it-dissect/

From the Google Team:

You asked for it, so here it is. We're happy to announce that in the latest
update to Google Sync for BlackBerry, we've added two-way contacts
synchronization. This new functionality will enable you to sync your
handheld's built-in address book with your Gmail contacts. This all
happens in the
background and over the air, so your information is always up to date, no
matter where you are or what you're doing.

Once you've installed Sync, all your information will be safe in your
Google account. If you ever lose your phone or buy a new one, getting your
address book and calendar to your new device is as easy as installing
Sync. Current and
new Google Sync users can try Google Sync today by visiting
m.google.com/sync
from their BlackBerry browser.

Article:

Google Sync for BlackBerry: Now with contacts
http://mobile.google.com/sync