The BlackBerry Javelin, officially known as the BlackBerry Curve 8900, is the latest smartphone from developer Research in Motion. The next generation of the BlackBerry Curve is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, but smaller and less feature-heavy than the Blackberry Bold. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 was launched with service by Canadian cellular network Rogers Communication Inc. in December 2008.CrunchGear: Rogers Launches the BlackBerry 8900... (December 8, 2008)

On September 11, 2008, the phone appeared for sale on eBay.Engadget: BlackBerry Javelin gets photographed, put on eBay Engadget: BlackBerry Javelin in the wild (June 16, 2008) In early October of 2008, T-Mobile Germany accidentally leaked information about the BlackBerry Curve 8900, revealing that it would hit the market in November.Channel Web: BlackBerry Curve 8900, AKA The Javelin, Makes Surprise Appearance (October 10, 2008) On October 31, 2008, both Gizmodo and Boy Genius Report posted reviews of pre-release versions of the 8900, giving it high marks compared with the previous version of the Curve.Gizmodo: BlackBerry Curve 8900 First Impressions... (October 31, 2008)Boy Genius Report: BlackBerry Curve 8900 Hands On (October 31, 2008)