I don't write much about BlackBerry handsets mainly because I do not like them and to me they are just a poor man Smartphone with overrated messaging capabilities looking for attention.

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BlackBerries may soon become more useful as the Skyfire Web Browser is gearing up to make a splash on selected BB devices later on in the year. Currently Skyfire is seeking BB users who are willing to take up the mantle and become a Skyfire BB Alpha tester guinea-pig, but first you have to own a BlackBerry Bold because that will be the first BB handset to be supported followed by the Curve, Pearl and 8830.

Here is an email sent out to selected BB fans re the Skyfire Alpha testers thing:

Hello,

You sent us an email asking about Skyfire for the BlackBerry. We are looking for early Alpha testers to help us develop Skyfire for BlackBerry. If you like to be the first on the block, and on the bleeding edge (bugs!), please sign up and give us a steady stream of feedback so together we can make browsing on the BlackBerry the best it can be.

To participate, you will need:

BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl or 8830 (Note: we are kick starting the alpha with the Bold)
Live in the US
Participate under NDA
Post your feedback and experience in our User Forum
Be capable and willing to install new alpha releases as we publish them If you'd like to participate, please send an email to [redacted] and tell us
Preferred email address
Cellular carrier
BlackBerry model
BlackBerry phone number (to send you links to download)
We'll send you the NDA and details about the program.
Thanks,
Skyfire Support

Via: [BGR]