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Review: Berry Vibrate v1.0 by MMMOOO

By Susan C on Oct 31, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Reviews, Software.

Berry Vibrate

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: ★★★★★

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager Updated To v5.0.1.18

By Susan C on Oct 29, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Software.

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Tonight when I fired up my laptop, I hit the “update” on my BlackBerry Desktop Manager to find there’s an update available. The new version is 5.0.1.18. The major difference I noticed is an icon (IP Modem)for setting your phone as a modem. I had never noticed that one before. This must be the service pack version to work with Windows7, although I still have Vista. So if you’re interested in updating your Desktop Manager to prepare for the 5.0 software hopefully coming to your BlackBerry soon, I’d click the update link and get ready.

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Driving Safely With ZoomSafer

By Susan C on Oct 29, 2009 in Beta, BlackBerry, Downloads, Software.

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I had the opportunity to test out ZoomSafer for two weeks on two different networks. And to be perfectly honest, I am impressed. Now I know there’s going to be the argument, why not just turn your phone off? The truth is we have become used to being connected at all times to the world of technology.

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Attn: BlackBook For BlackBerry App Has Updated To v1.0.3

By Susan C on Oct 20, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software.

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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.

- 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 - 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
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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac gets Updated to 1.0.1

By James on Oct 19, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, RIM, Software.

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It hasn’t been out too long, but today RIM updated their BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac. The new version is 1.0.1 and includes “important bug fixes and enhancements to your data synchronization”. You can download it now directly from the BlackBerry mac page blackberry.com/mac. Anyone out there try the new version yet? If so post a comment below and let us know how its working.

[via CrackBerry]

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Update for BerryBuzz to v 2.1.35

By Susan C on Oct 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software.

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I just wanted to let everyone know that if you have BerryBuzz by Bellshare GmbH, it’s time to update it. Especially if you have updated your BlackBerry Messenger. With so many updates, it’s important to keep up with them. BerryBuzz and Color ID are two favorites of mine that I keep on my BlackBerry. Together I always know who or what is coming through on my phone. In case you’re wondering what’s new, here it is.

The new update fixes the following:

Fixed compatibility with the official BBM 5.0 on all OS versions

Fixed compatiblity with OS 5.0 (Audible reminders will not work on 5.0.0.2xx versions as there seems to be a bug that prevents 3rd party apps from adding items to the profiles).

BerryBuzz alerts you whenever you have a message. You customize the color, either from their choices or making your own, and it supports the messengers, even the BlackBerry Messenger! You can customize the color LED and the vibrate for each of your emails, sms, mms, messengers, etc. It’s an app you will find a great asset in.

So please sign in to your account if you have it and download the newest version. If you don’t have BerryBuzz, you can grab your copy from the BlackBerry Sync Store for $5.95.

Fixed compatibility with the official BBM 5.0 on all OS versions
- Fixed compatiblity with OS 5.0 (Audible reminders will not work on 5.0.0.2xx versions as there seems to be a bug that prevents 3rd party apps from adding items to the profiles)Fixed compatibility with the official BBM 5.0 on all OS versions
- Fixed compatiblity with OS 5.0 (Audible reminders will not work on 5.0.0.2xx versions as there seems to be a bug that prevents 3rd party apps from adding items to the profiles).
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Bolt Is Official, The Beta Tag Is Dropped

By Susan C on Oct 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, Free Apps, Software.

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Bolt has announced it has dropped the beta tag and has released Bolt 1.5!  This new release is faster, 15% faster than the Beta 3. New features include the ability to stream videos of any length, a dedicated search bar, a download manager that downloads files straight from BOLT, and a caching feature to browse from a previously viewed page.

The description of BOLT is as follows:

BOLT is a free downloadable browser that offers an uncompromised browsing experience on even lower-end mobile phones.
Rather than offering a simplified, mini version of the Internet, BOLT provides users with a fast, efficient, feature-rich way to enjoy full PC-style web pages and rich media applications on all levels of mobile devices.
Built on Bitstream’s ThunderHawk browsing technology, BOLT is the result of 5+ years experience developing mobile browsers that optimize usability, speed and performance on resource-constrained systems with limited memory, processing power and screen space.
BOLT is a free downloadable browser that offers an uncompromised browsing experience on even lower-end mobile phones.
Rather than offering a simplified, mini version of the Internet, BOLT provides users with a fast, efficient, feature-rich way to enjoy full PC-style web pages and rich media applications on all levels of mobile devices.
Built on Bitstream’s ThunderHawk browsing technology, BOLT is the result of 5+ years experience developing mobile browsers that optimize usability, speed and performance on resource-constrained systems with limited memory, processing power and screen space.

Those who beta tested BOLT helped to make this happen quickly. If you have BOLT in the beta version, it will automatically prompt you to update. If you’re interested in downloading BOLT, you can submit to download BOLT from here >

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Simple By HedoneDesign Now Includes Curve And Storm!

By Susan C on Oct 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software, Themes.

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Hedone Hawker of Hedone Design has a heart of gold, because thanks to popular demand, they have taken their theme and opened it to more BlackBerry devices. The theme is black or white, and the contrasts are really sharp and detailed. It’s simple yet elegant, and it’s on sale in the BlackBerry Sync Store for 3.99 until October 8th.

The details of the theme are as follows:

This new HedoneDesign “Simple Black & White” theme for your BlackBerry is prepared in two options, which will meet both – those that love your BlackBerry in light or dark colors.
Pure and clean design of this theme will certainly satisfy your wishes. We also removed all the additional features that could be slowing down your BlackBerry.
As can be seen from the screenshots, we create a very precise meters for battery and signal, readable and elegant icons and theme is wallpaper friendly.

elegant icons

sharp and clean design

prepared in black and white

fast and reliable

precise meters for battery and signal

wallpaper friendly

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Grab your copy of the Simple theme by Hedone Design from the BlackBerry Sync Store for $3.99 until Oct 8th here >

Compatible with OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 83xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, 95xx Storm series

elegant icons
sharp and clean design
prepared in black and white
fast and reliable
precise meters for battery and signal
wallpaper friendly
today elegant icons
sharp and clean design
prepared in black and white
fast and reliable
precise meters for battery and signal
wallpaper friendly
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New Theme By HedoneDesign: Rollin’

By Susan C on Oct 07, 2009 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry Sync Store, Downloads, Software, Themes.

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HedoneDesign has many different types of themes but there’s a great new called Rollin’ that is on sale in the BlackBerry Sync Store for $3.99 till October 10th! The theme is nostalgic, reminiscent of the late 60’s/early 70’s era. The look reminds me of a Herbie the Love Bug meets Sgt Pepper’s.

The description is as follows:

To this next theme we aproached with some attitude! BlackBerry doesn`t neccessary has to be only bussiness use friendly – there’s more to BlackBerry than bussines ;)

We`ve made Rollin` theme with a bit retro-old school touch, for You to have fun and get nostalgic and relaxed everytime You`ll look at Your BlackBerry’s screen.

The design is made in the way that battery and signal meter are acccualy a part of art on Your screen. Same goes with user customizable buttons.

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Take advantage of a new theme at a great price while it’s on sale.

You can grab your copy of Rollin’ by Hedone Design for $3.99 till Sept 10th from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >

Rollin’ is compatible with OS: 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

Rollin’ is compatible with BlackBerry Devices:
BlackBerry: 83xx Curve series, 87xx series, 88xx World series, 85xx Curve series, 89xx Curve series, 9700 (Bold), 9000 (Bold), 95xx Storm series, 9550 (Storm 2), 9630 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac is Finally Available!

By James on Oct 02, 2009 in BlackBerry, Downloads, RIM, Software.

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It’s been a long time rumored/leaked and its finally here! Today RIM released their first version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac. The new DTM allows you to create backups or restore .bbb files (the new extension for BlackBerry backups), sync personal data via address book, iCal, etc., and even your iTunes music. It was much needed, and now its finally here. To grab your copy of Desktop Manager for Mac head over to blackberry.com/mac.

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