Hopefully everyone is familiar with vPost. It’s an extremely valuable email multi-media tool available, allowing the BlackBerry user to capture moments with pictures, video, voicenotes, and notes, and GeoTag them as well. All from one email even. It allows you to send to personal emails as well as blogging sites such as Posterous. And now it’s in Personal Beta.

Vayyoo has come a long ways. The first time I tried vPost I was really impressed and excited, but the phone I was using at the time had blocked GPS through my wireless carrier to a third party. So I wasn’t able to utilize the GPS portion of it, but as the months have gone, vPost has increased the size of videos, and numbers of pictures, allowing you to save everything from concerts to your family moments. I have a phone in which I am able to utilize the full features of vPost including the GPS. VPost has been available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for $9.99, but they have announced their Personal Beta which is free for now. This one is also available in the BlackBerry Sync Store. Let me list the description of the app as listed in the store:

Whether you are out with friends, having fun on vacation, or at the scene of breaking news, vPost is a tool that you need on your BlackBerry. vPost makes capturing and sharing moments simple by integrating the camera, location, & email features of your BlackBerry. Share photos and videos of concerts, sporting events and fine dining in a whole new way.

By using vPost you can send pictures, video clips, and audio notes to your friends, family, and online communities quickly and easily. Include a map link with your GPS location for travel memories and geo-tagging. Create personal widgets for single click sending to individuals, groups, and popular sites like Facebook, Flickr and many more. Publish multiple photos, text, video, and even voice memos to your blog in a single step. With vPost the only limit is your imagination.

IMPORTANT: Set a convenience key to vPost and recording anything is just a click away. Download vPost today and capture the moment.

Here are the key features of vPost:

So these are pics I’m sharing with the set up. It’s been a little more thorough, much easier to set up, and there’s no real limitations on the size. I’m impressed. I chose some concert event moments from the U2 360 concert sponsored by BlackBerry since BlackBerry loves U2. I sent the entire email out and it includes the maps and all. It sends to my Twitter and my Posterous, in full detail, as well as anyone else that I choose to share with. And GPS is clearly working.

Pro’s: I love vPost, it’s one of my favorite apps since you can send so many files and be creative, sharing the moments that count. Whether it’s sharing a belated birthday wish, missing your loved one, a moment you want to keep a snapshot of, or a milestone. It’s all around incredible. GPS Geotag your event, so you can remember where you were. You can list several sites to post to. All from one app. It saves you time from sending one file at a time and you can do it live.

Cons: I really can’t find any con. Especially since the app is currently free in Beta. I didn’t have any problems setting it up.

I really have to give this app five stars. Easy to use, navigate, and set up. It does just as it says it does, it virtually posts for you. Enjoy your moments and share them too, without sharing one at a time. What have you got to lose when it’s absolutely free? Don’t miss out, go check it out for yourself!

You can grab your free copy of vPost Personal Beta by Vayyoo, Inc from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

Compatible with BlackBerry OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.0

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 81xx Pearl series, 82xx Pearl Flip series, 83xx Curve series, 85xx Curve series, 87xx Series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 (Bold), 9500 (Storm), 95xx Storm series, 96xx Tour series, 9700 (Bold)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

It’s time for Accessory Spotlight, a new weekly post to show you some hot accessories for your BlackBerry. Today is dedicated to BlackBerry Tour 9630 users. In the BlackBerry Sync Store we’ve got these nice cases designed by SPE. Their a custom fitted case to protect it from day to day usage. It’s available for only $24.95, and of course you can get $5.95 shipping to almost anywhere in the United States.

See the SPE BlackBerry Tour 9630 Case in the BBSync Store Now!

This functional case from Smartphone Experts is specially designed to custom fit your smartphone and to help protect your handheld from the wear and tear of every day life.

Made of genuine leather, this elegant case has an open face design, which gives you easy access to your keyboard and screen, and comes with a removable swivel belt clip.

• Custom fit only for the smartphone
• 360 degree swivel belt clip
• Access to all side controls
• Full screen visibility
• Exposed control keys
• Snap closure

If you text and you text a lot, read on. This app is for you. Textender by BerryCodes is for the individual who gets irritated that when you are typing a text, you are stopped at 140/160 characters and have to send a separate message. Have heart for there is a cure.

Unfortunately, GSM carriers don’t have this issue, it only applies to CDMA carriers. CDMA carriers have a limit on the text messages to 140 or 160 characters. But some of us write some long texts beyond k or cya. Some of us want to send some real messages. So how do you get beyond the frustration of having to shorten a text when you reach the limit and having to send another. Textender is available for $2.99, but is on sale until Nov 30th for $1.49 in the BlackBerry Sync Store or for the full price in the BlackBerry App World.

The description is as follows: Textender will allow a CDMA BlackBerry user to compose and send messages which are beyond the standard 140/160 character limit currently imposed by their carrier. Simply open Textender, type your entire message (no more talking in code to shorten the message) and send! It’s that easy.
CDMA carriers include Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, U.S. Cellular, Bell, Telus, Cricket, and MetroPCS.

The following are the features:

Send messages beyond 140/160 characters

Send to up to 6 recipients at any given time

When selecting a recipient Textender defaults to the mobile number for the contact

Can be accessed while composing a text/sms

Stand alone app which can be assigned to a convenience key

Displays a message count so the user is aware how many messages they are sending

Sent messages will be saved as one whole message in native message app on the BlackBerry

**Please Note: Your carrier will still charge you for the total number of messages sent, not for one message each time Textender is used**

I  installed Textender on my BlackBerry Tour 9630. It installed quickly and was ready to run. The icon is a blue square with a few silver tool icons and the word TEXT across it. When you open the icon the very top says recipient, and the top says 1/6. What this means is that you can continue typing and the six is how long it can run, in how many messages it would be if you texted separately. If you click the Options button you have: Send Text; Add Recipient; Settings; and Copy. Settings is nice as it allows you to extend. Add Recipient allows you to choose recipients out of your Contacts book. The only issue I found with this app is that it does not save your messages. Keep this in mind and make use of the copy. If you exit out before finishing the message, it will be gone. It sends easily and it will show as sent not in your text folder, but in your messages folder. I was surprised with how fast and easily it sent. On the recipient’s phone it comes in as three texts.

Pros: You are able to send longer messages, all in one time seamlessly. You don’t have to worry about the message being broken apart, until it’s sending. The app keeps track of how long and how many messages your message is. It integrates great with your Contact Book and Messages.

Cons: Does not keep your message if you close or back out.

You can grab your copy of Textender v1.0 by BerryCodes for $1.49 from the BlackBerry Sync Store until Nov 30th >

You can also grab your copy of Textender from the BlackBerry App World for $2.99 >

Compatible with OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices:  81xx Pearl series, 82xx Pearl Flip series, 83xx Curve series, 8520 (Curve), 87xx series, 88xx World series, 9000 (Bold), 95xx Storm Series 96xx Tour

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

There’s a shortcut app available for BlackBerry that allows you to have a place to reach all your apps with a single letter or click. It’s an app that adds to versatility and to convenience. The app is Super QWERTY by MMMOO and it’s available for $3.99 in the BlackBerry Sync Store.

MMMOOO has several different programs and themes. Super QWERTY leaves the access of your apps and creates the shortcuts at your fingertips. It works for 4.2 and up, and has two versions, wifi and non-wifi.

The description is as follows: Super QWERTY enable you to quick access your applications like Messages, SMS, Tasks, Browser, BBM, Calendar, Google Maps, Gmail, IM+, Opera, MyPhone, Ever Light II etc just with one key. One must have tool on Blackberry.

It includes the following features:

• - The fastest way to access your applications at present.
• - Quick start with the key “q” in main screen.
• - You can start Super QWERTY in the system menu, launch from anywhere.
• - Up to 80 shortcuts, you can set as much as your favorite applications.
• - Friendly design, attention to the used shortcuts, never mess up.
• - You can enter the applications in Super QWERTY simply by clicking your trackball/trackpad/enter.
• - Easily to compose a SMS/PIN/Email text to your contacts.
• - Your settings will be saved even your reinstall Super QWERTY.
• - Lifetime free upgrade.
• - Support Bold2 9700

I tested this application on my BlackBerry Tour 9630, and as with all MMMOOO products, you purchase using the pin and you download to your pc, unzip your files, and bring to your BlackBerry through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

I installed the app and there in my downloads sits the fiery icon Super QWERTY. The first thing you need to do is register the pin through the app. After registering, you’re able to start using the app. This is how you start using the application. You’ll see the list available of all your apps. You can set a letter, both upper and lower case. You use these commands as short cuts. To take advantage of these settings you have to go to your call options and change the screen dialing to “no”. I found it easier for me to just set the Q to open Super QWERTY since some of my opening apps by default would change such as t opens tasks and would not allow Tweet Genius to open up, which is what I had set to t. So I just opened Super QWERTY and then clicked on each one.

It makes reaching your apps extremely convenient as you don’t have to go into the folder and find your app, you can reach them all through the Super Qwerty app. So what makes this an app you would like to have? For the sake of having a one place to find them all, for the convenience of being able to have short cuts utilizing your keyboard. Other apps I have start with the key, only a few preset ones would not function as I had set them to do. But they all work through the Super QWERTY. For the price it isn’t bad. We’ve learned to take advantage of our short cut side keys, so why not use our keyboard for easier short cuts?

I like the extreme easy accessibility, the way it comes up, the help page, it all works nice, and especially for the price. If you’re looking for a short cut, this one’s great. It’s simple and very basic, it’s not a huge battery and memory user, and it’s not filled with pics and colors, just very basic.

Pros are that it’s all in one spot and I listed, not a killer on your battery or memory. If you have several apps you use, this is so easy and nice to use, so you don’t have to search and find anymore.

The con was that it didn’t work from all keys even after following the instructions, and it’s because some of those apps are rooted to certain keys.

You can grab your copy of Super QWERTY v1.0 for BlackBerry by MMMOOO for $3.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Ever wish you could shake your Storm, like an iPhone? A fun new app called ShakeItUp allows just that. ShakeItUp allows you to shake your Storm to compose an email or text, launch music player, or shake to shuffle your music while playing. It’s available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for only $3.99. It runs on the BlackBerry Storm (anything from OS 4.7 to 5.0). Check it out in the BlackBerry Sync Store. Click on over to see a video of the app in action!

Quick, easy, and fun way to initiate common BlackBerry applications such as Email, SMS, and the mblware ‘Shake & Shuffle’ Music Player.

Shake your BlackBerry Storm to open the app, then choose to compose an email, sms a contact, play a random song, or open the Shake & Shuffle music player.

To shuffle through songs using the mblware ‘Shake & Shuffle’ Music Player, simply ShakeItUp, and your Storm will pick another song from your SD Card.

In looking at this theme, I have to say it’s reminiscent of winter, a beautiful light blue sheet that resembles an Aurora Borealis. The type of theme a Fairy would paint. The perfect sort of theme to welcome in winter. MMMOOO has brought you the Fairy.

Fairy works with BlackBerry Devices sporting 4.2 and up. It’s available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for $4.99. It’s only description is that it’s a fresh and clean theme, like being in Fairy Land.

I tried the theme on my BlackBerry Tour 9630. As with all MMMOOO products, you purchase it, download it to your pc, and load it through the BlackBerry App Loader from the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Installing it is very easy.

The home screen after installation has what resembles sheets of light in white, blue, and lavender that appear to be moving like sheets of silk in the wind, though this theme does not move. Just the picture is very vivid. There is a row of six icons at the bottom that you can customize. The time sits in the middle at the top with the day and the date below. The icons are changed to a bold type of icon. The colors are black, white, silver, and blue, with the exception of (BlackBerry) Maps which is an emerald green.  It’s very simple, yet bold. Some of my icons such as a few of my email icons and Pandora turned nearly invisible.

I like the way the theme looks, that it’s not cartoon looking, but very simple. The icons are nice, a refreshing change. It’s great for a simple and different theme. If you’re looking for something that’s simple, refreshing, and not an overstatement, this theme is waiting for you.

You can grab a copy of Fairy by MMMOOO for $4.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

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

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 71xx series, 81xx Pearl series, 82xx Flip Pearl series, 83xx Curve series, 83xx Curve series, 85xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 Bold, 95xx Storm series, 9630 Tour

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

I always get asked the question, “Is there an app to ring and vibrate at once?” There is, though MMMOOO has come out with one that has a twist. Berry Vibrate is available in the BlackBerry Sync Store and is one of the little inexpensive apps you may find you’ll want to keep.

Berry Vibrate goes for $1.99. In the store, the description is as follows:

Berry Vibrate enables your phone active sound and vibrate at the same time instead of one by one when there’s a call. Won’t miss any important calls.

With all the questions about what is out there, I decided to try Berry Vibrate. I tested it on my BlackBerry Tour. As with all of MMMOOO’s products, you purchase it, and are given the download for the pc version. You unzip your files (extract, zip whichever you prefer), and then plug your phone in and use the App Loader from the BlackBerry Desktop Manager and search for your Berry Vibrate alx file and load it.

After loading the app, I found the little BlackBerry icon with the “vibrating waves” around it in my Download file. After clicking on it, the app gives you two options: Activate the Berry Vibrate and Activate the LED Flash. Also listed is a list of Tips. It explains that when it is activated it auto launches but does not affect the system.

I had no issues with the app. For a mere $1.99, I found it to be a great app for those who would like to have that vibrating alert. Even when I had my phone on silent profile, my phone would vibrate with a call, and the LED flashes in disco colors to let me know there’s a call. The app is simple, easy to use, and it’s priced really good.

I myself don’t use vibrate alerts except when I’m at an event where I can’t hear my phone. At work it’s so busy that even if I’m alerted to a call, I cannot answer the call and have to return a call as soon as I get a free second. But many consumers still like that option that normal handsets used to have, and it’s extremely handy for those who need to get those calls as they come in. Doctors, Real Estate Agents, Construction Managers, there’s several professions that the phone call is extremely important.

The app didn’t take any battery life, ran easily, and I liked the convenience of it. No complicated menus, no keys to run it, it’s just as it says, Berry Vibrate. It may be a small app, but it’s perfect if you want your call and vibrate too. You can count on Berry Vibrate to shake things up a bit without being an energy hog.

You can grab your copy of Berry Vibrate for $1.99 in the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

Compatible with OS: 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 5.0

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 81xx Pearl Series, 82xx Flip Pearl Series, 83xx Curve series, 85xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 (Bold), 9550/9520 (Storm2), 9630 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars

You may have noticed the BlackBerry Sync Store holds great deals weekly, and this week is no exception. Today (Friday) only one of our favorite applications, TetherBerry is 50% off. This means you can grab a copy of TetherBerry for only $24.98, instead of the usual $49.95 price tag.  If you aren’t familar with TetherBerry read the blurp below… If you are and want to grab a copy follow the link below.

Grab your copy of TetherBerry at 50% FRIDAY only!! >>

Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room, coffee shop, or on the road with no Internet? Frustrated paying $9.95 for 30 minutes of internet service? Resorting to your Blackberry but wished you could use your laptop?

TetherBerry is here to provide a solution to all those worries!

TetherBerry is an application that allows your PC to take advantage of your Blackberry’s data plan, allowing you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your BlackBerry.

TetherBerry is easy to install, easy to use, works practically anywhere, and is cost effective.

Features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use TetherBerry anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: TetherBerry uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.) All BlackBerries: TetherBerry is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: TetherBerry has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: TetherBerry works on both PCs and Macs.

I just checked in at the BBSync Store this morning and look what I found! The Incipio Ultra Feather Case for the BlackBerry Tour is now shipping. They’re available in black, red, purple, magenta, or blue for only $19.95 each. The cases are super thin and measure in at less than 1mm. They are ideal for anyone looking for extreme slim protection for their BlackBerry Tour.

Find them in the BlackBerry Sync Store for only $19.95 >>

Measuring less than 1mm thin, Incipio’s Ultra Light Feather Case is ideal for the smartphone user seeking inconspicuous, first-class protection.

Feather is made of an ultra light, ultra strong polymer for light as a feather, form-fitting durable protection without the added bulk. Feather features a soft touch matte finish and includes 2 surface protectors and a cleaning cloth. Feather by Incipio is so thin that it allows the smartphone to be used with many of the docks on the market.

Features

• Ultra light, ultra strong polymer
• Less than 1mm thin – for superior protection without adding bulk
• Soft touch matte finish
• Light as a feather, form-fitting durable protection

Includes a surface protector and a cleaning cloth

It always amazes me when I am setting a BlackBerry for a newbie and they are always quick to ask: “Where are my contacts?” And I always answered: “In the little black book”. Well this BlackBook app is a little different. This app is literally a little BlackBook you keep hidden.

The description of the app is as follows:

Keep your contacts hidden with blackBook’s completely hidden contact list, accessible only by entering a customizable key combination on your BlackBerry® smartphone’s keypad.

Sensitive calls and contacts are completely hidden on your phone. Protect your contacts personal information with blackBook.

A completely hidden contact list, only accessible by typing in a customizable secret key combination.

Fully editable information fields keep your contacts up-to-date.

User defined filtering for incoming and outgoing calls, sms, pin, and email conversations.

Customizable caller-id names for incoming calls.

Import and export the BlackBook contact list fast, and efficiently.

Features with the update include:

Select ALL option when importing contacts

Select ALL option when exporting contacts

View detailed phone-log information

Support for subjects in PIN messages

International dialing support

Here are some very important things to keep in mind:

Most Important

BlackBook does not have an application icon. Instead you will use a secret key-combination (customizable in BlackBook options).

To open BlackBook for the first time: Go to your home screen, and hit the red END CALL button 5 times.

After install a full restart is required to ensure all services are started

UPGRADE ALERT

When upgrading from previous versions be sure to EXPORT YOUR CONTACTS or they will be overwritten

Incoming SMS:

RIM does not allow incoming sms to be removed from blackberry devices. Please read BlackBooks FAQ page on our website for possible solutions.

If you have this app, please update it. If not and it sounds like this is an app you have to have, you can grab your copy of the BlackBook for $3.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

BlackBook works with all BlackBerry OS 4.5 and up.