AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) have announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310, which adds the power of built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) to the popular BlackBerry Curve, which was first introduced in the U.S. through AT&T.

Rogers Wireless (TSX: RCI; NYSE:RCI) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8310 smartphone, complete with built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) and mapping software. The smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry® handset is packed with powerful and convenient features for both business and personal use and can now pinpoint its location through built-in GPS.

Vodafone UK and Research In Motion (RIM) announced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 with built-in GPS. The new smartphone includes Vodafone Sat Nav, a powerful and user friendly navigation application. The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available now to order online and will be available from the 3rd September exclusively on the Vodafone UK network until 31st October 2007.

Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced a new single-chip device that is expected to drive GPS applications into mainstream mobile phones. Built on TI's innovative DRPTM single-chip technology, the NaviLink 5.0 solution has a footprint of 25mm2, delivering high performance with the industry's smallest solution size and lowest bill of materials, making GPS more affordable to accelerate adoption in mobile phones