Ever wish you could view HTML emails on your BlackBerry device? Guess what it's now possible thanks to a program called BBsmart Email Viewer. Basically BBsmart translate your HTML emails in viewable content on your berry. It makes for a much easier reading experience. BBsmart is compatiable with all BlackBerry devices including the 8800, 8830, Pearl 8100, Curve 8300 and others.
BBsmart costs only $24.99 at MobiHand
Opera has launched their newest version of mobile web browser for the BlackBerry and others devices. Opera Mini 4 works on most BlackBerry devices, however they are having some issues with early firmware versions of the Pearl. You can download Opera Mini 4 simply by directing your device browser to: mini.opera.com/beta or manually download it from Opera.com.
It seems that all accounts we’re upgraded to BlackBerry Internet Service 2.3 yesterday. We have confirmed via Telus Mobility that RIM upgraded to BIS 2.3 and now supports new features. New features included:
The team has always been a huge fan of JiveTalk, the universal instant messaging application for the BlackBerry. BeeJive has just announced they have come out of beta testing as of today and into full retail. JiveTalk supports all major IM clients such as AIM/iChat, MSN, Yahoo!, GoogleTalk, ICQ, and Jabber.
You can get a free 30 day trial of JiveTalk here or purchase JiveTalk for only $19.95 (for one device) or $29.95 for several of your devices.
We came across same very unique BlackBerry Pearl themes over at HowardForums. The three are available over at eveek.com. Check them out.
RIM has uploaded their latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Software (4.2). The new desktop software version 4.2 allows you to use BlackBerry® Desktop Media Manager for your multimedia enabled BlackBerry device such as Pearl, Curve, 8800, 8830, etc.
First we thought it might have been just Rogers planning to launch BIS 2.3 tomorrow (May 12th) however we are hearing from several sources that in fact it could be a North American wide launch. I guess tomorrow will tell….
Click over to see the Rogers Wireless BIS 2.3 Q&A
RIM’s latest version of their BlackBerry Internet Service 2.3 is getting ready to launch on Rogers Wireless on May 12th. The post which popped up on HowardForums earlier today. UPDATE – RIM HAS DELAYED THE RELEASE UNTIL EARLY JUNE.
BIS 2.3 gives Rogers’ customers support for Rogers Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Mail, and Gmail email, Auto-forwarding of messages delivered to the optional @rogers.blackberry.net email account, Support for Delivery Receipts, Support for Read Receipts, Enhancements to Attachment Viewing including support for WAV attachments, Support for Attachment Uploading, Attachment downloading (download attachments to device memory or expandable memory), Expanded Language Support, Wireless Meeting Requests (iCal format only) and Wireless Address Book Attachments (vCard format only).
It’s great news for Roger’s customers. It’s believed that other North American carriers will follow within the next few days as well. Click over to see a full Q&A about BIS 2.3.
Shape Services, creator of IM+ a universal instant messaging program for your BlackBerry has introduced a Skype application today at WES (Wireless Enterprise Symposium). Skype allows you to chat or call your contacts worldwide using data instead of your carriers heavy long distance pricing. Long distance rates do apply when using Skype however they are a lot less. You can obtain a free 7 day trial from Shape Services or purchase it for only $25 USD. Details can be found here.
Just because everyone can’t have the new GPS-equipped 8800 series yet. Navizon has released a new GPS software for any BlackBerry that doesn’t use satellites to track your location it uses your cellular tower.
“The release of Navizon for Blackberry devices is a very important development for our community of users”, said Cyril Houri, Founder and CEO of Mexens Technology. “By supporting this new platform, Navizon is now accessible to a vast majority of smartphone and PDA owners, making Location-Based services on wireless handhelds a reality even for users who don’t have a GPS-enabled phoned”.
The software is available for only $24.99 USD, visit Navizon.com from your handheld device to get a free 15 day trial.
Via CrackBerry.com
