Archive for July, 2009

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.0, It’s Here With The Tour and Ready!

By Susan C on Jul 17, 2009 in BlackBerry, Software, Tour 9600 Series.

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There were a few surprises with the Tour, one being the Desktop Manager 5.0. This is the newest and latest BlackBerry Desktop Manager. We saw the manual how to use the 5.0 version, and we’re sharing it with you. The User Guide includes Connections, Backup and Restore, Email Settings, Device switched wizard, Abbreviation list, and legal notice.

In looking at it, I know the software that comes with the phone leaves a lot of questions. It’s a wonderful thing that Blackberry has the manuals and tutorials on their site to help you get through it and learn. I’ll have to try it out and let you know what I think of it, as the current version I’m using is v4.6, not 4.7. That version seems to work best for my Curve. Now the BDM isn’t available on RIM’s website yet for download, but give it time.

So check out the BlackBerry Desktop Manager v5.0 manual and see what you think.

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Google Voice App for BlackBerry – Now Available for Download!

By James on Jul 17, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps, Software.

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I’ve been using Google Voice since it was GrandCentral back in the day. One of the things that lacked was an on device application to control your mailbox. Google has just introduced the new Google Voice for BlackBerry, which allows you to view and listen to voicemails, SMS (text message) people and place calls right from your BlackBerry. It’s a free application as long as you have a Google Voice account (which is currently by Invite Only). If you want to download the App head over to m.google.com/voice and get it.

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15 Great BlackBerry Apps at 50% off! Get in on the Mobile Heist…

By James on Jul 16, 2009 in BlackBerry Sync Store, Hot Deals.

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Starting today (July 16th) until Sunday (July 19th), the BlackBerry Sync Store is offering 15 top selling applications at 50% off for our Mobile Heist Sale. You can choose from great titles such as Storm MultiClock, Remote Desktop for Mobiles, IM+ for Skype, MemoryUP Professional, and tons more! Check out the ale at the links below and enjoy! Please take not that these sale prices will not be available from our On Device App Store.

Click here to view the Mobile Heist Sale from your Computer >

Click here to view the Mobile Heist Sale from your BlackBerry >

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Pandora For BlackBerry Is Now In Stereo: Upgrade Your Pandora And Enjoy!!!

By Susan C on Jul 16, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps.

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The newest version of Pandora for BlackBerry has just been released, v1.1 which also has improved audio quality. It now streams in stereo! I have used Pandora even before I had a BlackBerry, when it was the digital radio for your PC online. Pandora lets you choose your music by your favorite band or song, customizing a radio station for you.

Some of the new features of this version are:

  • Significantly better audio quality over mobile network – now using stereo AAC+ (HE-AAC) for both Wi-Fi and mobile connections
  • Listener preference option to select “High” quality stream over mobile network or “Normal” for slower connections. Both are stereo.
  • Create Station screen now has auto-complete functionality as you type
  • Added user preference option to enable or disable station auto-start
  • Moved “Log Out” from main menu into Options screen, it now shows the currently logged-in username
  • Visual overlay when changing volume; easier to see actual volume level
  • Application will check for correct application permissions on startup, and offer to set them to appropriate values if required
  • You can now get to the “Options” screen from the menus of both the Station List screen and the
    Now Playing screen
  • Reduced download size of app by about 30-40%

Bug fixes for this version are:

  • Fixed stream resume problem on some Storm devices after being interrupted by a system alert (phone call, SMS, email, etc)
  • Fixed bug where Wi-Fi capable devices without a SIM card or data plan were not able to use Pandora over Wi-Fi
  • Fixed reports of “low volume” settings not being low enough – the lower volume settings now go as quiet as possible before being muted
  • Fixed bug where album art may not have been displayed for some tracks
  • Mute button should now properly sleep the device when holding it down

What are you waiting for? Go upgrade your Pandora on your BlackBerry OTA at the Pandora website.

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 OtterBox Cases – Coming Soon!

By James on Jul 14, 2009 in Accessories, BlackBerry, Tour 9600 Series.

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I was checking in with my friends over at OtterBox, only to see that they’ve got some Tour cases coming soon! Looks like OtterBox plans on launching both the Impact Case (skin) and Defender Case for the new BlackBerry Tour 9630. The Impact Case (pictured left) is an alternative to RIM’s silicon case. It features more protection and a more wrap like feeling. It’s expected to be priced at $19.95.  The Defender Case (pictured right) will be the ultimate protection for the Tour, offering three layers of protection, plus a durable holster. Both items are expected to launch soon and will be available in our store. It’s expected to be priced at $49.95.

Wrap your BlackBerry® Tour™ 9600 series in this protective silicone case and head around the world. More than just a simple silicone skin, the Impact Series™ case offers added protection from bump and shock by adding inner coring to dissipate impact away from the device. All buttons, functions, and ports are fully accessible through this case, and it looks great wrapped around your BlackBerry Tour. It includes a self-adhering screen protector to protect your screen from scratches and smudges.

The OtterBox Defender Series™ for the BlackBerry® Tour™ 9600 series offers rugged protection for your smartphone. The Defender Series case will keep your phone protected from drops, bumps, dust and shock. All features, keys and ports are accessible through the case, providing you with a unique, interactive safeguard. Included with this case is a holster style swivel belt clip.

If you want to register to be notified when they launch visit OtterBox.com.

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MyBlackBerry – RIM’s Social Network goes live at Midnight tonight

By James on Jul 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, RIM.

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RIM’s been working on a neat social networking site behind the scenes. We had the chance to test it out a few weeks ago and now we can talk about it. MyBlackBerry is a new community that will allow users to conncet and share BlackBerry apps, tips and tricks, ask questions and a whole lot more. The actual site blackberry.com/myblackberry will go live tonight at midnight. You will be able to register and start sharing. So go ahead and check it out for youself.

If you did have a chance to play with it… What do you think?

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Our RSS feed is now fully working again! Sorry about that.

By James on Jul 14, 2009 in Site News.

rssHey Everyone! Over the past few weeks you may have noticed we’ve had some issues with our RSS feed. It wasn’t loading any of our new stories, and you may have missed out on some cool news. For that I’m sorry, however its all fixed now. As of now you should start receiving any new posts found on this site via your favorite RSS reader. If you haven’t signed up for the BlackBerrySync.com RSS feed yet it’s very simple. Add http://feeds.blackberrysync.com/blackberrysync to your favorite RSS application. If you haven’t download an RSS reader on your BlackBerry yet, click here to get Viigo it’s free and awesome.

Also I should point out… Over the next week or so we will be doing server upgrades. You shouldn’t notice any down time, however keep an eye on our twitter (@blackberrysync) for updates.

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Find Your Free WiFi Cafe Spots While You Travel!

By Susan C on Jul 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software.

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It’s hard traveling sometimes. Many of us don’t want to give up easy internet access and yet Data Roaming can be expensive when traveling takes you abroad. You can actually disable your Data Roaming and using the WiFi of the BlackBerry is a great alternative for high speed internet access.

There are many small independent Cafes and Restaurants that offer free WiFi access. The new BlackBerry app Free Wifi Cafe Spots v1.0 by Guenter Wolf makes them easy for you to find them. It has a database of over 14,000 Cafes and Restaurants that offer free WiFi in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

The app stores the locations of the Cafes and Restaurants on your BlackBerry, so that you can also find them when you’re on the road and don’t have an Internet connection.

Key Features listed:

  • Avoid data roaming charges when traveling abroad
  • Find a Cafe with a free WiFi hotspot near your GPS location
  • Select a City / Neighborhood by name or postal code
  • The App can also be used without Internet connection
  • The App can also be used without GPS

    • You can list all cafes near your current Geo location or select the City/Neighborhood by name or ZIP code. It can be used without internet access and without a GPS.

    You can download the Free WiFi Cafe Spots While You Travel for $.99 at the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

    For more information you can visit the WiFi Cafe Spots website here.

    Compatible with BlackBerry OS: 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

    Compatible with BlackBerry handsets: 71xx series, 81xx Pearl series, 82xx Pearl Flip series, 8300 (Curve), 83xx Curve Series, 85xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 8900 (Curve), 9000 (Bold), 9020 (Onyx), Storm

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    Canadian Locales And The Storm Can Now Get Buzzd!!!

    By Susan C on Jul 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps, Software.

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    This is exciting! Buzzd has finally announced that they have optimized it for Canadian Locales and support for the Storm! We did an article on Buzzd explaining what it is. It is a location-based city guide and social network. You get event and venue information, reviews, and ratings in your hand.

    About Buzzd: buzzd (http://buzzd.com/m) is a location-sensitive city guide and social network on the mobile device. buzzd answers the question, “What’s going on around me right now? ™” by allowing consumers to get up-to-the minute information on what’s happening at any venue right now, rate events and connect with friends and other people in the area.

    buzzd partners with carriers and content providers such as Helio, Virgin Mobile, metroPCS, AT&T, Verizon, Flavorpill, Time Out, ZAGAT, Metromix, myOpenBar, last.fm, Citysearch and many more. The company is based in New York City and backed by Monitor Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Blackberry Partners Fund, and Qualcomm Ventures. The company was founded by Nihal Mehta and Deepen Shah from ipsh!, the first mobile marketing agency in the U.S. which was acquired by Omnicom Group in 2005.
    buzzd (http://buzzd.com/m) is a location-sensitive city guide and social network on the mobile device. buzzd answers the question, “What’s going on around me right now? ™” by allowing consumers to get up-to-the minute information on what’s happening at any venue right now, rate events and connect with friends and other people in the area.

    buzzd partners with carriers and content providers such as Helio, Virgin Mobile, metroPCS, AT&T, Verizon, Flavorpill, Time Out, ZAGAT, Metromix, myOpenBar, last.fm, Citysearch and many more. The company is based in New York City and backed by Monitor Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Blackberry Partners Fund, and Qualcomm Ventures. The company was founded by Nihal Mehta and Deepen Shah from ipsh!, the first mobile marketing agency in the U.S. which was acquired by Omnicom Group in 2005.

    The app is available through the BlackBerry App World, but also you can download the app from your BlackBerry browser OTA at the Buzzd website here or from your computer to load through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager at the Buzzd website here.

    So I hope you’re ready and prepared to get Buzzd and have fun! Leave us your comments, we’d like to know if you tried it and what you think!

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    BlackBerry Storm 2 Dummy Phone Shows Up In Carriers System

    By Matt on Jul 14, 2009 in BlackBerry, Storm 9500 Series, Un-Released models, Verizon.

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    It seems as though things are taking a step in the right direction for those of you that are patiently or not waiting for the release of the Storm 2. A picture of Verizon’s inventory screen has surfaced that shows a dummy or as some of you may refer to it as a display phone is in the carriers system. One can only hope that this means the actual phone itself is soon to follow.

    [via CrackBerry]

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