Use any UMA enabled BlackBerry on T-Mobile

Posted by Mauricio on Jan 26, 2009 at 12:20 AM | Comments

My buddy Troy over at BlackBerry News let me know about a pretty cool guide on how to use any UMA enabled BlackBerry on T-Mobile.

Normally, cell phones on a network are locked to that network. If you get a BlackBerry Bold, unlock it and would like to use its UMA capabilities on T-Mobile, now you can.

Check out the steps for how to do this after the jump. If you aren’t comfortable with making changes like this to your BlackBerry then you should not try this. Let me know how it works out for you in the comments.

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New 397-page e-Book Release: BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500 Made Simple for sale

Posted by Mauricio on Jan 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM | Comments

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Gary from Made Simple Learning (formerly BlackBerry Made Simple) just let me know that they have released a new publication for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 series. This book is called “BlackBerry Storm 9500 Made Simple” and is available for immediate purchase.

Some highlights from the press release:

  • BlackBerry Made Simple in now Made Simple Learning. Look for enhancements to our products and website in the coming months.
  • Made Simple Learning has just published the newest book in its easy-to-read BlackBerry guide book series. This 397-page e-book focuses on the BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500 Series smartphone and includes material for the 9500, 9520, 9530 and all 95xx Series BlackBerry handhelds.
  • Martin Trautschold and co-author Gary Mazo, once again have collaborated to produce the Made Simple™ guide to this new BlackBerry Smartphone.
  • This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows™ and Apple Mac™ users with all aspects of the BlackBerry® Storm™.

Check out the full press release after the jump.
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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8200 Made Simple now available for purchase

Posted by Mauricio on Jan 5, 2009 at 11:09 PM | Comments

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Gary of BlackBerry Made Simple let me know that they have just published their newest book for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8200 series.

From the description:

Both beginners and advanced users will learn a great deal from this new comprehensive guide to the BlackBerry(r) Pear(tm) ‘Flip’ Smartphone.  Among the many Topics covered are: SureType(tm) vs. Multitap Typing, Email setup and use, Phone, voice dialing, three-way / conference calling, speed dial, SMS text messaging, PIN messaging, Bluetooth Headsets, Mapping and GPS, Music and Videos, BlackBerry as Tethered Modem, Troubleshooting, Synchronizing between your Windows(tm) or Mac(tm) computer, Backup and Restore, Calendar, Tasks, Memo Pad, Camera, Media player, Typing Tips, Address Book tips, Search, Advanced email, Installing and Removing Third Party Software and includes a Third Party Software Guide.

You can check out the full press release after the jump.

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BlackBerry 101 demos for Curve 8900 and Pearl Flip 8220 online

Posted by Mauricio on Dec 16, 2008 at 2:08 PM | Comments

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The BlackBerry 101 demos are live on the BlackBerry website for the Curve 8900 and the Pearl Flip 8220.

These videos inlude info on:

  • The basics
  • Settings and tools
  • Using your device
  • Advanced services

Check them out:

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Top tips on managing your BlackBerry address book contacts, phone profiles

Posted by Mauricio on Dec 1, 2008 at 11:34 AM | Comments

Al Sacco put together a really nice guide with tips on how to manage your BlackBerry address book and phone profiles.

BlackBerry handhelds are among the most customizable smartphones, letting users not only create their own custom ringtones and assign different tones to every contact in their address books, but also create their own phone profiles and tweak settings. Here’s the scoop on how you can do all this quickly and effectively.

Read more @ itbusiness.ca

New Vodafone Help Centre videos for the BlackBerry Storm 9500

Posted by Mauricio on Nov 19, 2008 at 9:34 AM | Comments

Just noticed that the Vodafone Help Centre posted up a few new videos today for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 on YouTube.

Here is what these videos cover:

  • How to use email
  • Download applications
  • Bluetooth setup

More info: http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/GettingStartedSearch.php?MakeID=1

Check out the videos after the jump.
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BlackBerry Curve 8350i approved by FCC – user guide available

Posted by Mauricio on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:58 PM | Comments

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Ok “Sprintel” subscribers, it looks like the BlackBerry Curve 8350i has been approved by the FCC.

According to a comment left at cellfanatic, the 8350i will be available on December 1, 2008.

The user guide is also available, and can be viewed and downloaded here.

More info: FCC

(Source – cellfanatic via IntoMobile)

Vodafone Help Centre Storm Videos

Posted by Mauricio on Nov 16, 2008 at 8:26 PM | Comments

The Vodafone Help Centre has posted help videos for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 on YouTube for:

  • How to use the BlackBerry Storm 9500
  • How to setup email (BIS) on the BlackBerry Storm 9500
  • How the BlackBerry Storm 9500 works

Check out the videos after the jump.
trans Vodafone Help Centre Storm Videos

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Check out their channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VodafoneHelpCentre

BlackBerry Storm 9530 – BlackBerry 101 Site Up

Posted by Mauricio on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments

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BlackBerry.com has put up the BlackBerry 9530 BB-101 site, an interactive smartphone user guide for the BlackBerry Storm.

What this guide includes:

  • Device Setup
  • The Basics
  • Using Your Device
  • Advanced Services

It’s pretty cool because it’s as if you’re flipping pages in a book. The finger wiggles and grabs at the page corner too :-P .

Check it out.

How to: Unlock the Blackberry Bold 9000

Posted by Mauricio on Nov 7, 2008 at 3:49 PM | Comments

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A useful and quick video done by CellUnlocknet.

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