Reports indicate that when authorities cut the cable feeds to the hotels where terrorists in Mumbai held over 200 hostages, they began relying on their BlackBerrys to watch the world react to their heinous acts.

Indian commandos were surprised to find the phones in the terrorists’ rucksacks. It makes sense, considering terrorist networks have been known to use the internet and cellphones for communication and organization. This is certainly a scary development though. More news as it becomes available.

It seems RIM has secretly released Firmware update 4.7.0.75 for their new BlackBerry Storm. Rumor had it the company was going to wait for a wide release on the update, but it seems they went with the silent but deadly approach instead.

Reports from users seem to be positive thus far, and RIM has purportedly patched up some issues and killed some lag. Here is a link to snag the update for yourself. Happy updates-giving.

Verizon’s launch of the BlackBerry Storm has been going swimmingly, according to various retailers. The phone is sold out nearly everywhere, and the online store is racing to fill the orders of thousands upon thousands of eager buyers. RIM is on track for a hit.

Why is the phone being snapped up? Check the official Verizon video below which lists a series of the device’s unique features. But, be warned, don’t get too excited. They are sold out, remember.

This is it. RIM’s BlackBerry Storm is finally available to consumers via their friendly neighborhood Verizon store. Read our review here.

Now it’s time to see if this self-proclaimed "iPhone killer" actually, um, kills some iPhones. The copy and paste function does seem like a winner. We will post some sales figures as they become available. Until then, here is a European TV commercial for the phone to get your wallets excited:

For those Americans who simply cannot wait another week for RIM’s first touchscreen device, travel to Britain. England’s premiere mobile service, Vodafone, is already selling the units. The BlackBerry Storm has officially released in England, and the Vodafone plan is offering them up for free with the obligatory contract. Of course, the free Storm may not make up for the flight, hotel and copious servings of bangers and mash. Still, for you Britons it’s a great deal.