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Messaging And Social Networking Apps Updated By RIM!

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If you go to RIM’s mobile page, you can find updated versions of some messaging clients and the Social Networking apps. I highly recommend updating your apps if they’re available. Rumor has it that RIM is preparing for OS 5.0 and these will be compatible. I always say a happy BlackBerry is one that keeps updated.

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Upcoming BIS 2.8 Features – Two way Google Contact Sync & Tons More!

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Our buddy Ronen from BerryReview just let me know that one of his secret agents dug up some great dirt. Dirt you ask? Well it’s about RIM’s upcoming BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) update, version 2.8. The new version will bring several features including much needed Google Mail Contact sync, meaning anyone in your Gmail address book will sync with your device, plus Hotmail/Windows Live users will NOT have to re-validate their Hotmail passwords every 90 days (finally). BIS 2.8 is scheduled to rollout sometime next month, but we all know how RIM loves delays. Stay tuned for more details…

What’s new in 2.8:

  • Two-way wireless synchronization with Google Mail Contacts* and the Address Book on the BlackBerry smart phone:
    • Synchronize Google Mail contacts quickly and easily to the BlackBerry smart phone
    • Add or edit Contacts and the Contacts are automatically updated, whether they are updated on the computer or BlackBerry smart phone
    • The documentation says this is scheduled to sync every 4 hours and will not work on BlackBerry Connect devices. It also will obviously not work on BES contacts or even Google Mail Contact Groups whatever those are.

  • Enhancements to email setup and settings:
    • Automatic Login now supports most billing identifiers, which allows new subscribers with wireless service providers that use PIN, IMEI, or ESN as a billing identifier to create BlackBerry Internet Service accounts from the BlackBerry smart phone, without having to create a login user name and password
    • Note: This feature will be available approximately one week after the BlackBerry Internet Service upgrade.
  • Windows Live Hotmail revalidation:
    • With BlackBerry Internet Service 2.8, new Windows Live Hotmail mail integrations will be defaulted to a protocol that is designed so as not to require 90 day reauthorization.
    • Note: Existing BlackBerry smart phone users accessing Windows Live Hotmail using Microsoft MSP will still be required to revalidate their Windows Live Hotmail account every 90 days.

*Note: Two-way wireless Contact synchronization with Google Mail Contacts requires BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 and configuration through email settings on the BlackBerry smart phone.  Additional requirements and constraints may be found within the BlackBerry Internet Service 2.8 Documentation Kit. This feature is not supported on BlackBerry smart phones with BlackBerry® Connect™ software.

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ATTN BlackBerry Nation: Update Your BlackBerry IM’s And Social Networking Apps

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Thank you Nan, for your article posted on BlackBerry Cool,  which has brought our attention to the fact that some of the BlackBerry IM’s and Social Networking clients have been updated. These include Facebook v1.6.0.21, Google Talk v2.1.48, Windows Live Messenger v2.1.48, Yahoo Messenger v2.1.48, and others.

Please update your IM and Social Network Clients as they are updated for a reason and help your BlackBerry too. An updated BlackBerry is a very happy BlackBerry, so it’s very important to update your clients and apps as they become available. There is no change posted, so if you notice any changes in the apps, please share them with us. You can download your clients from the BlackBerry Mobile Site.

[via: BlackBerry Cool]

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Verizon finally launches OS 4.7.0.148 for Storm 9530!

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It took them long enough but Verizon finally launched an official OS update for their BlackBerry Storm. After testing out several OS versions it seems that Verizon finally feels 4.7.0.148 will have to do. Anyone with a Verizon branded Storm can download this much needed OS update by connecting their BlackBerry into Desktop Manager and clicking the Application Loader or on BlackBerry.com/update. As of now the OS is not listed on Verizon’s BlackBerry software page but it should be soon, so keep an eye on it.

Verizon BlackBerry OS Download Site >

BlackBerry Online Upgrade Application (Requires PC and Internet Exploerer) >