Archive for February, 2010
Starting With Your BlackBerry Security Options
Yes, you have the security in your BlackBerry when you purchase your beloved device. In fact, most of us don’t go through this section or if we do, we only do the password. This is the first tips article about using your BlackBerry device’s security to secure your device. With all the news about security [...]
The BerryJoose Contest Closes and Winners Announced!
Last week we announced the BerryJoose contest, and we had several comments and entries. We are proud to announce the winners and hope you enjoy your copy. I said we’d close the contest, I have emailed the winners, and now I will share their winning names and the glory. May we have the drumroll please….
BlackBerry Curve 85xx Stops Bullet from Victim’s Boyfriend
A Dayton woman escaped injury after he BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone stopped a bullet. The woman and her boyfriend were out for dinner, and as they were leaving the boyfriend went to put his jacket on… While he was putting his jacket on it caught on his handgun and fired directly at the woman. [...]
RIM to announce “BESX” on Tuesday? Will offer free Personal BES-like Solution?
I’ve been using a BES server for a while now, and honestly I don’t really need it, except I love the remote backup/restore feature. According to Boy Genius, RIM is getting ready to make a “huge” announcement on Tuesday in Barcelona. RIM’s co-CEO Mike Lazaridis is said to be announcing a new refreshed version of [...]
TweetGenius gets updated to version 1.1.3
TweetGenius, one of my favorite Twitter apps, just updated today. TweetGenius’ new update is v1.1.3. So far I noticed the “Fetch New Tweets” at the top of each section. One of the reasons I love TweetGenius is the nice colors and how easy sending pics is, but also for the “poof” when you send a [...]
foursquare For BlackBerry Gets A Step Up
foursquare is the latest app/game for BlackBerry that if you have a Facebook or Twitter, you’ve had to wonder what it is if you don’t already have it. foursquare updated to v1.0.12. This new update brings the option of adding friends by Twitter, email, and phone numbers.
Review: SIRIUS/XM App For BlackBerry
I had the chance to check out the SIRIUS/XM Radio App and I have to admit, I can see where the die-hard SIRIUS/XM users are thrilled. The app is free to download and free to use for seven days, but to use beyond that means you have to subscribe to the service. The app actually [...]
So You’ve Designed a Theme… Now What?
Last week we talked about how to get started designing themes for BlackBerry smartphones. We covered BlackBerry Theme Studio as well as additional resources you may want to have available. After you have designed a theme and you are happy with your creation, the next steps are getting the theme onto your device and distribution [...]
SALE: 50% off Shape Service’s Top 10 Selling BlackBerry Apps
Shape Services is known for their awesome BlackBerry apps, including IM+, IM+ for Skype, RDM+ Remote Desktop for Mobiles, and others. This weekend Shape Services has decided to offer 50% off their top 10 selling apps, until Saturday. You can save up to $19.98 on some apps, and all you have to do is follow [...]
More Proof Fido’s getting the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Shortly…
We’ve been hearing for a while that Fido will be releasing the entry level BlackBerry Curve 8520. The guys over at MobileSyrup have been doing some poking around trying to find it, and it looks like they did. If you look hard enough on Best Buy Canada’s website you will find a picture of the [...]
Sprint officially releases OS 5.0.0.484 for BlackBerry Tour 9630
According to CrackBerry, Sprint has just released OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The download is not available from their download page yet, however if you connect your device to BlackBerry Desktop Manager it will show up there. What’s even more impressive is that Sprint has released OS 5.0 for the Tour 9630 before [...]
RIM announces Twitter for BlackBerry App is Coming Soon!
UPDATE: I’m going to hold off writing a full hands-on write up, as it feels that this app is still a little wonky. I’ve been noticing a lot of freezing issues on my BlackBerry Bold 9700, therefore I think it’s best if I wait for now. Meanwhile you can check out the official Inside Blackberry [...]
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