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.
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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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
today preview
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
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.
Take advantage of a new theme at a great price while it’s on sale.
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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Just wanted to remind our readers that you have until October 7th to gwab a copy of Gwabbit from the BlackBerry Sync Store and receive 20% off the first year! That’s a great deal you don’t want to miss! If you know any friends and family who get several business emails and don’t want to copy and paste for contacts, send them here!
Gwabbit is a great application, one that I’ve had on my BlackBerry and so very thankful for it. It’s been an essential part of keeping contacts, as it saves me the trouble of “select, copy, paste” just to get a contact’s information. The special offer that has been given to our readers still stands till the 7th. Use the following coupon code: gwabsync . Please tell anyone you know who could benefit from this application, it really will make life easier and will prove it in the first few days.
Gwab your copy of gwabbit for 20% off in the BlackBerry Sync Store here >
Please leave a comment and a thank you to Todd Miller of gwabbit for the special!
I’m trying out a few applications for the BlackBerry that promise to help with being a responsible driver. One is drivesafe.ly and the other is zoomsafer. I know statistics say there’s quite a few drivers who text, I can make an educated guess it’s more. We all know someone who does it.
The last time I reviewed Color ID, it was a few updates behind. And so much has happened since. I really like the Color ID, and it has become an integrated app of my BlackBerry. Not only has it updated, but there’s also a free version available as well, and we have a surprise.
Color ID is a fave app of mine, it’s a very important and integrated app on my BlackBerry. I use it for family, important friends and coworkers. Ever since the first day I tried it, I found it so useful in knowing who’s contacting me, being able to “triage” my emails, texts, and calls. Color ID is available in the BlackBerry Sync App Store for $5.99. This is a one time download price.
The description of the Color ID is as follows:
Know instantly who or where an email, sms or incoming call is from just from the colors of the flashing light on your Berry! Note: Your BlackBerry may require a battery pull after download.
Version 1.1.3 prevents the interruption of voice calls by disabling Color ID during a call. Upgrades from previous versions are free and encouraged.
Features are:
Assign custom LED colors to specific contacts for incoming text messages, email and phone calls!
Assign any one or two colors to the BlackBerry LED indicator
Select from 9 colors and combination of them: Orange, Pink, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Red, White or none
Multiple phone numbers and email address ability for one color combination
Syncs with BlackBerry address book for easy additions!
Easy-to-use interface with preview functionality
Share with a friend feature
Setup wizard for first-time users
I installed the Color ID on my BlackBerry Tour 9630, and it installed effortlessly. I did the battery pull after installing and when it rebooted, I found the icon as the CID. Clicking on it brings up a very colorful introductory screen. After that it prompts you to add a contact. But here’s the even better and easier part of it. If you install Color ID, you can go to your contacts, choose one, click the options button, and you have a choice of: “Add to Color ID”. This makes it so much easier if you have email and phone numbers already in the contact info.
If the information is not in the contacts, then you can add manually through the app. Go to the Color ID icon, click the options button and choose “Add New”. You have the following options: Name; Email; Phone Numbers; Color 1; and Color 2. It’s so easy to choose your colors, you can add more than one email and phone number as well. Each color has an assortment to choose from: red; pink; orange; yellow; green; cyan; blue; purple; white; and off. The blinking colors can be of any combination you’d like.
You can add all your important contacts in here, and also those you’d like to avoid as well. So over all, the app is really an essential add to your contacts since you can change the ringtone, but not the led light for each one. This gives you not one, but two to add. I would like to see support with the messenger as well, or BlackBerry pins. That would really be a great addition to it, but as it stands, it’s very useful.
Customer service is great too, any issues are promptly answered and addressed. Over all, there’s nothing to find wrong or any fault. Now for the news about the free version. You can find the free version of the app on BlackBerry AppWorld. The free version of Color ID only allows customization of two contacts. This is a great way to decide what you think of the app, or if you only have a few important contacts you want to be alerted of. To add more contacts you must choose upgrade. You can read more about the free version of Color ID by Motek Americas, Inc here.
If you’re interested in the full version of Color ID, then look no further.
You can download the Color ID v1.1.3 by Motek Mobile for $5.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store here >
Now here’s the surprise. We were granted a special code for those who are lucky enough to download fast enough. The first thirty downloads will be free! Here’s the directions, click here and use the coupon code BBSYNC. The first 30 are free. Don’t forget to comment and leave a thank you to Motek Mobile.
If you don’t make it to the first thirty, you can always download a free version from the BlackBerry App World, or purchase the full version from the BlackBerry Sync Store.
Compatible with OS: 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 Non-Touch, 4.7 Touch Screen
Compatible with BlackBerry Devices: 81xx Pearl Series, 82xx Peal Flip Series, 83xx Curve series, 85xx Curve series, 88xx World series, 89xx Curve series, 9000 (Bold), 95xx Storm series, 9630 (Tour)
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