Posted by Mauricio on Mar 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM | Comments
For all you theme developers who have been waiting for the official Plazmic CDK 4.7 to get released…IT’S HERE!!!
What is the Plazmic CDK?
The Plazmic Content Developer Kit™ (CDK) for BlackBerry® is a free suite of graphics design tools that allows graphics designers, software developers and content designers to create colorful and interactive BlackBerry themes, mobile websites, splash screens, graphics and animated content which are optimized for the mobile BlackBerry environment.
The Plazmic Content Developer Kit includes:
Plazmic Theme Builder – a program that lets you design your own custom BlackBerry themes. Customize various aspects of the user interface including backgrounds, icons, fonts and more
Plazmic Composer – an illustration and animation program for designing SVG content
Key benefits:
A full range of vector illustration and animation tools
Customize your BlackBerry Themes, including
home screen icons
Theme backgrounds and fonts
Home Screens
Lock Screens
Menu Styles
Animation
Use existing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash files
Test and debug your designs on the desktop using BlackBerry simulators
Optimize your graphics for delivery and use on wireless devices
Easy to use interface
Since some people aren’t fans of beta software, I’m excited to see what kind of themes will get released with the official Plazmic CDK 4.7 out!
Posted by Mauricio on Mar 9, 2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments
TetherBerry let me know about a their new desktop and BlackBerry application that makes tethering your BlackBerry to your laptop incredibly simple. Now you can can get high speed internet anywhere you can get cell phone reception!
From the description:
Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room or coffee shop with no Internet? TetherBerry allows you to access the Internet on your laptop through your BlackBerry’s data plan anywhere there is cellular coverage. It’s simple to install, easy to use and it works practically anywhere.
Internet Anywhere: You can use TetherBerry anywhere you can make phone calls.
Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
No Tethering Fees: TetherBerry uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. *
Over 10,366 signed up beta testers have given us an overwhelmingly positive response.
Price: $49.95 – 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Trying to figure out how to tether your BlackBerry to your laptop can become frustrating real fast. This is a great alternative that makes tethering easy and stress-free. Right now this application only works when you connect your BlackBerry to your laptop via USB, but TetherBerry hopes to release a Bluetooth version in the future for wireless tethering.
Skinnable dialogue boxes and BB menu without export crash.
Medium profile icon now skinnable.
Application icon skin support.
Increased performance with themes, however leaks memory.
Don’t forget, this is a leaked beta version which is not approved by RIM. Both theme creators and theme users should take caution when creating or using themes with the leaked Plazmic CDK 4.7 beta.
Posted by Mauricio on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:19 AM | Comments
FINALLY! I’ve been waiting for some themes to get made for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and now they can be! Swapping out wallpapers every now and then isn’t as good as having an awesome theme with fresh, flashy icons.
Although Plazmic CDK 4.7 was leaked and I’m sure everyone is excited about it, CrackBerry Kevin had this warning:
WARNING – Got word that the version of the 4.7 CDK floating around is actually a fairly early beta compared to what will ultimately get released, which means the themes created off this version could have some very unfriendly impact on the devices installed to.
Make sure you know what you’re doing and are prepared to deal with problems in this CDK!
Posted by Mauricio on Feb 9, 2009 at 9:06 PM | Comments
Some highlights from the press release:
Mark/Space, creator of award-winning synchronization software, has announced the release of The Missing Sync for BlackBerry, version 2.0, featuring wireless syncing via Bluetooth and Proximity Sync™, a revolutionary new way to automatically and wirelessly sync contacts, calendars, music, photos, notes and more.
Syncing without thinking has arrived. Remembering to sync is a thing of the past because Proximity Sync does it automatically, every time.
For example, a photo taken on the BlackBerry will automatically sync to iPhoto on the Mac, and a new contact entered on the BlackBerry will automatically sync to Address Book the next time the two devices are near one another.
The Missing Sync for BlackBerry, version 2.0, offers more new and cool features than ever before, including playlist support for iTunes, sync for other media files and video transfer to and from the BlackBerry.
The Missing Sync for BlackBerry, version 2.0, is available immediately as an electronic download from the Mark/Space Online Store for $39.95. A CD version will be available soon for $49.95.
Posted by Mauricio on Jan 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM | Comments
Makayama let me know that their Media Studio for BlackBerry desktop software has been updated to version 2.5 and now supports the BlackBerry Storm, among other previously supported BlackBerrys.
From the description:
Now supports the Blackbery Storm! The easiest software to transfer DVDs directly to your Blackberry. Convert and watch movies, YouTube video, home videos and much more on the Blackberry Pearl (8100&8200-series), Curve (8300-series), 8800-series, the new Blackberry Bold and Storm.
You can take movies from DVD, but also recorded TV, downloaded Youtube content, or videos from your camcorder, and with 2 clicks convert those into a small file, which will play on the Blackberry’s built-in video player. Enjoy movies with an amazingly sharp picture and stereo CD-quality sound. New Cyberspeed technology allows up to 400% faster DVD-to-Blackberry conversions. In 45 minutes you can put a feature film on your device.
Posted by Mauricio on Dec 29, 2008 at 2:55 PM | Comments
Sgt just let me know that BlackBerry Master Control Program version 0.9.2.0 Beta 5 is now available for download. This program is a very handy tool to have, especially since it has a mobile version of the application to put on flash drives!
Changes in 0.9.2.0 Beta 5 (Build 0.9.1.5)
MCP Ported to from Delphi 6 Personal to Delphi 2009 (v12)
MCP now includes full Unicode (UTF-16) Support
MCP is now Multi-Language Capable
Java Loader “Load Modules” editor region is now drag & drop capable
Removed all ABF Controls
Added Jedi CL, VCL and LMD Tools
System Tray icon updated
CreateProcess > WinExec
MCP INI: unicode=true/false
Registration fields now support Unicode
MCP now uses Java Loader 4.7.0
Added RIM Command-Line Programmer (CFP) Command Line Interface (CLI) Page
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