Recent BlackBerry News
Wordpress for BlackBerry App Updated to 0.9.0.169 (Speed, UI and Feature Enhancements)
I’ve tested the Wordpress for BlackBerry app a few times in the past, and now a newer updated version (0.9.0.169) has been released. The new version is said to improve overall speed and performance, along with UI enhancements. This is app is getting very to being final and out of beta! So if you’ve got a Wordpress self-hosted or Wordpress.com powered blog, check it out! Follow the link below to download it.
Here is what’s new:
- Based on all the great feedback, we reworked much of the UI layout for the main view, blog view, and media view
- Ability to upload videos from your media library
- New option to set media file properties (filename, caption, title, and position)
- Created a new file browser that resembles the native BlackBerry file browser
- Big improvements in the speed at which you can view and manage comments
- Lots of optimizations for uploading photos and videos using base64 encoding
- Indonesian language support
- Improved French language support
Fitted Leather Case for BlackBerry Tour by SPE, Only $24.95!
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!
Rumor: BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 3.0 and 3.1 – Coming Early 2010
A new rumor is floating around the internet about two new version of BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service), which supposedly will launch early 2010.The first would be version 3.0 which will include enhanced updates for Google Synchronization, which is said to be launching in March 2010 (but we all know how RIM likes to be late). Shortly followed after that would be BIS version 3.1 which would bring even more new synchronization features including: Google Calendar, Hotmail Address Book, and Yahoo! Address Book syncing.
BIS 3.0 (March 2010):
- Improved the Gmail plugin:
- Synchronization deleted messages, read / unread and sent between the box and your own Gmail (so far worked only in the opposite direction)
- The ability to add and remove labels from your device
BIS 3.1 (Soon after):
- Synchronize Google Calendar
- Synchronize your address book from Hotmail account
- Synchronize your address book from Yahoo
Yahoo mailbox will cause an automatic download of Yahoo messenger on the device
[via BerryReview, BBLeaks]
Open GL ES coming to BlackBerry Smartphones – Starting with Storm2 and Curve 8530
I apologize to everyone for the slow coverage of the BlackBerry Developers Conference this week. One cool thing that was announced at BB DevCon 2009 was Open GL ES coming to BlackBerry smartphones. This will allow developers to develop 3D games and graphics for BlackBerry, plus develop new interfaces for themes with the new BlackBerry Theme Studio. Open GL ES will be supported on several devices running OS 5.0, including the new Storm2, and Curve 8530. Skip on over to the full press release for complete details…
Elecite introduces new “Stasis” Premium Theme for BlackBerry
Our friends at Elecite have just introduce a unique premium theme for BlackBerry. It’s called “Stasis” is a theme designed for those transformers, bio-hazard type gamers. It’s pretty crazy in details, and sports 6 customizable icons, along with open and close hatch buttons. It’s available for the BlackBerry Storm (running OS 4.7 or 5.0), Storm2, Curve 8520/8530, Curve 8530i, Curve 8900, Tour 9630, Bold 9000, and Bold 9700.
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Accessories Start to Show at Verizon Stores!
It’s no secret that the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is heading to Verizon, and now rumors have arrived that some Verizon stores have started to receive their accessories for the new Curve. It’s expected that Verizon will officially put the Curve 8530 on sale November 20th, therefore it only makes sense that accessories are starting to flow into stores now. Is anyone here interested in grabbing the new Curve with Wi-Fi and optical Trackpad from Verizon?
[via CrackBerry]
Review: Textender v1..0 by BerryCodes
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.
Review And Update: Loopt for BlackBerry
Loopt announced a major update for its free application for BlackBerry at the BlackBerry Developer Conference. Loopt connects users to the most relevant places and people nearby using background location updating. This new version better enhances a user’s ability to experience more around them by who’s around, what’s going on and where.
Review: Super QWERTY v.1.0 by MMMOOO
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.
RIM and Adobe to offer Creative Suite BlackBerry Support, Flash on BlackBerry devices
Today makes the start of the 2nd annual BlackBerry Developers Conference, and today RIM and Adobe announced plans to bring Adobe’s Creative Suite to BlackBerry, along with Flash to BlackBerry smartphones. Here’s a sniplet of the press release from RIM. Click on over to read the full version…
“There is tremendous opportunity for RIM and Adobe to align our platforms to help developers create BlackBerry applications that are highly engaging and deeply integrated in order to deliver the best user experience in the market,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO, Research In Motion. “We are working closely with Adobe to enable our developer communities to build rich content services and BlackBerry Widgets that leverage the latest runtime environments, APIs and network services through Adobe’s industry leading design and development tools.”
