The release date rumors for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Bold 2) have been flowing in these past few days and we’ve decided to package them so its easier to keep track.  At&t and T-mobile will both be announcing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 via Press Release on October 21st.  It is expected that At&t and T-mobile will make their release dates official with the press release with an expected retail price of $299.   In Canada on Rogers network, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be released on October 26th for $299 for new subscribers (or eligible upgrades).  T-mobile will follow Rogers by releasing their Bold 2 on November 11th and At&t should round out the release in late November.  The $299 price point is not confirmed, but given the price point of the existing BlackBerry Bold it seems logical that the updated device would fall in line.  The reason why At&t should end up with the last release date in the group is due to the White BlackBerry Bold launching on October 18.  We wouldn’t want At&t to lose all the sales of the White Bold to the new and improved Bold 9700 now would we?

We will continue to update this post (correct it) as information presents itself.

Update: T-mobile has started emailing invites for the unveiling of the Bold 2 (9700) in New York on Thursday, November 5, 2009.  The event will take place from 9am to 11am and location details will not be disclosed until you register.  Unfortunately this event requires business attire and its by invite only so check your inbox. You can see the email invite here.  A November 3, 2009, date has also been set for the Los Angeles launch party for the T-mobile Bold 2 (Bold 9700).