Posted by Mauricio on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM | Comments
Google Maps for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.2.1.
No official changelog from Google but you can bet that there are some bug fixes and other tweaks. I played around with this new version for a while but did not notice any differences so if you find any changes be sure to let me know in the comments.
For more info or to download Google Maps visit m.google.com/maps from your BlackBerry Browser.
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:26 AM | Comments
Sergey Demyanov has released a new application for the BlackBerry Storm called Fancy Shake. This app takes advantage of the Storm’s accelerometer so that you can interact with incoming phone calls by simply shaking or flipping it.
Features:
Answer incoming call by shaking your BlackBerry
Reject incoming call by flipping your BlackBerry
Reject all incoming calls while flipped
Adjust shake sensivity
6 days trial!
Free upgrades
Fancy Shake will work on the Storm and Storm2 and is available in the store for $1.99 until November 8th, after that it goes up to $2.99.
CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 100 free copies of Fancy Shake for your BlackBerry Storm or Storm2, leave a comment on this post using a valid email address before 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, November 11th. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. *
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 4, 2009 at 12:59 PM | Comments
MMMOOO let me know that they have released Super QWERTY, an application that allows you to create one key shortcuts for all applications on your BlackBerry.
Features:
The fastest way to access your applications at present.
Quick start with the key “q” in main screen.
You can start Super QWERTY in the system menu, launch from anywhere.
Up to 80 shortcuts, you can set as much as your favorite applications.
Friendly design, attention to the used shortcuts, never mess up.
You can enter the applications in Super QWERTY simply by clicking your trackball/trackpad/enter.
Easily to compose a SMS/PIN/Email text to your contacts.
Your settings will be saved even your reinstall Super QWERTY.
Super QWERTY is available in the store for $3.99 and will work with all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 and higher except for the Storm series.
CONTEST: MMMOOO has provided me with 15 free copies of Super QWERTY to give away. For a chance to win a free copy leave a comment on this post using a valid email address by 11:59PM EST on Tuesday, November 10th. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. *
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments
A few days ago I told you about the free Vodafone Update client for BlackBerry that allows you to update your Twitter and Facebook statuses. Widgetlabs left a comment letting me know that they have released Vodafone Update v2.0.1 with the following features:
Copy&Paste
AutoText
BIS Connections
Vodafone Update is currently available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Bold 9000. Visit vodafone.de/update from your BlackBerry Browser to download this app OTA.
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM | Comments
The guys over at BBOS found out that Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated with support for the recently released OS 5.0.
“Good news – we just put up the new Pandora 1.1.2 update for 5.0 operating systems including Storm 9530 on 5.0 and the new Storm 9550. Other non-5.0 devices will have to wait a few days before it will be available while we finish testing, however most of the changes in 1.1.2 are to support the 5.0 OS.”
As a reminder, Pandora Radio is a free personalized radio app that allows you to stream music right to your BlackBerry. For more info or to download Pandora visit pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser.
Let me know how the updated version works for you in the comments!
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 3, 2009 at 9:26 AM | Comments
BGR and Beejive (makers of BeejiveIM) have teamed up in the latest release of TweetGenius, the first premium Twitter client for BlackBerry. Currently available for $7.99, TweetGenius v1.1.1 offers the following features:
Send tweets
Automatically fetch new tweets in the background
Save tweets as favorites
Delete tweets
Send your GPS location
Send photos to numerous online photo services
Shorten URLs with bit.ly
View trends
Search in real time
Mark messages as read when you’re done reading them
Customize themes and fonts
View photos
View user profiles and timelines
View users by both username and real name
While TweetGenius is definitely a great looking Twitter client and does offer some great features, will you dish out the $8 to use it? Let me know in the comments if you plan on buying it or already have.
For more info or to buy the new version of TweetGenius for BlackBerry visit tg2.beejive.com.
By the way…if you haven’t already followed me on Twitter you can do so at twitter.com/BlackBerryRocks. This is a great way to communicate with me if you need help, want to chat, get the latest news from BBRocks! or want to take advantage of the random giveaways I run just for my Tweeps .
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM | Comments
SmrtGuard has updated their BlackBerry application to version 2.01 with a bunch of new features, most notably a new “Where I’ve Been” feature. Here’s whats new in v2.01:
Added New ‘Where I’ve Been’ Feature on BlackBerry
Personal Guardian Updated! Now using Left Convenience Key with configurable trigger time.
SIM Guardian now can configure Email and SMS Alert Receipients
New and Improved Your Data Count Screen
SmrtGuard Web Dashboard improved sorting and export to CSV
In addition to this update, SmrtGuard and Indonesian service provider Indosat have partnered up and released i-Guard, a white-label version of SmrtGuard.
For those that aren’t familiar with it, SmrtGuard is a premium app/service that allows you to secure your BlackBerry and data with OTA backup/restore, remote tracking, remote data wiping and more. If you’re looking for a way to protect your BlackBerry and data from loss or theft this is definitely an option you should look into.
SmrtGuard will work on BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 or higher and is available in the store as three subscription services: monthly, yearly and semi-annual. Check it out and let me know how secure you feel in the comments!
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:03 PM | Comments
Today’s deal of the day is for RDM+ Remote Desktop for Mobiles by SHAPE Services. RDM+ allows you to remotely access your desktop or laptop computer right from your BlackBerry allowing you to send and receive emails, surf web, edit documents in word processor, copy, cut, paste files or folders and much more.
Features:
All connection types are supported: BES, BIS, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi and HTTP connection are supported.
Blackberry joystick and keyboard navigation.
New Feature for Storm! Enlarging Glass:Touch and enlarge any fragment of the Desktop.
User interface is available in two languages: English and German.
Quick commands.You can use quick commands for starting/stopping system services and processes, viewing the list of desktop windows, checking system performance, displaying system information and rebooting or shutting down your computer.
One-time fee. All further updates are free.
All data, screen images, mouse movement and keys are encrypted for security reasons.
You can create a password when starting up application. Without this password no one can access your client address book.
Executing any console commands (like ping, netstat, ipconfig) is available.
History feature allows to find and re-send stored commands.
Full-screen view and zooming. In full-screen mode you can see the remote screen on the entire screen of your device. Zoomed mode lets you see enlarged fragment of the desktop in more detail. In zoomed mode you can also scroll the desktop up/down, right/left.
Switch between different modes using the predefined and your own hotkeys and create device-specific keys for mouse click and open desktop menu.
Navigational mini-map of your desktop which appears in the right upper corner while you scroll. Wi-Fi detection on your device.
RDM+ is normally $39.95 but until 12AM CST tonight you can get it at 50% off for $19.97. This app is compatible with all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 or higher and comes with a 7-day free trial, but if you want to get it at 50% off make sure you do so before 12AM CST tonight!
With FancyLog you won’t need to type ALT + LGLG to access the Event Log, all you have to do is click the app’s icon. Being able to quickly access the Event Log is useful for developers or users who just want to clear up some memory. Accessing the Event Log on a Storm is a little more complicated so this app is definitely handy for touchscreen devices.
Posted by Mauricio on Nov 2, 2009 at 10:47 AM | Comments
Vodafone has released Vodafone Update, a social network BlackBerry application that allows you to update your Twitter and Facebook profiles.
Features:
See status updates from your Twitter and Facebook contacts at a glance
What are you doing right now? Post tweets to one or both of your social networks
Reply to your friends’ messages directly from your BlackBerry
Search for real-time news in Twitter
Share what you see with others instantly! Take photos with your BlackBerry and send them to one or both of your networks with just one click
Easy to use – just download, start and you’re done
Vodafone Update is currently available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Bold 9000. Visit vodafone.de/update from your BlackBerry Browser to download this app OTA.
If you check it out let me know what you think in the comments, especially if you’ve used other BlackBerry Twitter apps.
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