Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Apr 4, 2009 at 9:23 AM | Comments
* UPDATE This version does not replace the old BBTetris. You have to manually delete BBTetris from your Options>Advanced>Applications menu. *
The last time I mentioned this free Tetris game for BlackBerry it was named BBTetris and was at version 4.2. Since then it has been renamed BlockBerry (very nice!) and is now at version 5.4!
v5.4
-Changed app name to “BlockBerry”
-Blocks can be adjusted after a fastdrop
-Lowered sound volume slightly on one song to equalize the 3 songs better.
v5.3
-Increased Trackball sensitivity options to address downscroll sensitivity
v5.2
-(FIXED) Several collision issues fixed
-(FIXED) Block speed is a more consistent increase at higher levels
-(FIXED) Blocks getting stuck at the top of the screen
-(FIXED) Game ending abruptly on 83xx
-Updated visuals
-Increased performance
-Fast Drop is instant
-Trackball click starts a new game if one isn’t running
-Changed the starting rotations of some of the pieces
v4.3
-(FIXED) Blocks repeatedly spawning at the end of a game and possible crash scenario
-More performance optimizations
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:55 PM | Comments
Avanquest Software has launched an open beta of their new SendPhotos application for the BlackBerry Pearl (8100, 8110, 8120, 8130), Curve (8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, 8900) and Bold.
From the description:
With Avanquest SendPhotos Mobile, photos you take are instantly online to share with your friends and family. It’s easy - Just a couple of clicks, and on certain phones it can even be completely automatic**. A great way to keep your friends up-to-date!
Imagine… take a photograph of yourself with the spectacular backdrop of the Pyramids on your mobile phone - and seconds later all your friends can share your experience. It’s quick and easy!
Avanquest SendPhoto Mobile is the only mobile phone photo sharing application which directly links into a global photosharing solution Mobile + Web + PC!
SendPhotos Mobile
Automates upload of snapshots to SendPhotos.com
A convenient Set-up Wizard.
Avoid costly data charges that can otherwise occur when uploading photos while roaming.
SendPhotos PC
Providing the flexibility of online or offline organizing.
Easy upload, download and synchronizing of photos and image albums .
Cropping, redeye reduction and color and contrast correction tools for use before sharing images.
SendPhotos Web
A personal and private online cache for uploading, archiving, synchronization and sharing of digital images.
Allows access only to user-authorized family, friends and associates without third-party publicity or search-engine pickup and dissemination across the Internet.
A simple drag-and-drop, animated and extremely fluid interface facilitates the easy transfer of stored photos to a variety of external photo sharing and social networking sites, including Picasa, MySpace and many others.
For more info or to join the beta visit sendphotos.com. For more info about the mobile version click here.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Mar 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments
Themes4BB let me know that they have created a premium theme for the BlackBerry Pearl, Curve, Curve 8900 and Bold called Noir.
From the description:
Noir thrives in France’s Burgundy region, particularly in the Côte d’Or which has produced some of the world’s most celebrated wines for centuries. Now, we cannot promise you a bottle of such a great wine, wine but we can promise you will enjoy a world famous “wine style” theme.
If you enjoy a good glass of wine than you will enjoy this sparkling taste of Noir theme. Enjoy another awesome release.
Theme is available for BlackBerry Bold, Curve series (8300, 8310, 8320, 8330), Pearl series (8100, 8110, 8120, 8130), and 8900 series on OS 4.5+.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Mar 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM | Comments
* UPDATE I was able to fix it by denying Poynt access to my GPS. After doing so it loads and you have to go through a bunch of error screens. Do a battery pull after you ok everything and no more problems. *
* WARNING I initially went to the site to download the application to get some screenshots. Once I found out that it wasn’t compatible with the Curve 8900 I deleted it (without getting screenshots). After deleting and trying to restart, my Curve 8900 gets stuck on the splash screen for T-Mobile and goes no further, with Poynt asking for access to my GPS. It seems like Pandora not being compatible screwed with Poynt and now my Curve 8900 won’t fully load. DON’T DOWNLOAD IT UNLESS YOUR BLACKBERRY IS SUPPORTED. *
Pandora has released Pandora Mobile Internet Radio for BlackBerry!
From the description:
Pandora Radio is your own FREE personalized radio now available to stream music on your Blackberry. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs or classical composers and Pandora will create a “station” that plays their music and more music like it.
Already a Pandora user? Even easier. Just sign in. Pandora on Blackberry is fully integrated with Pandora on the web. Enjoy all your existing stations - and create new ones right from your Blackberry.
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Pandora is currently available for the following BlackBerrys on OS 4.3 and up:
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Mar 7, 2009 at 1:13 PM | Comments
Next week Poynt will enable a new auto-update feature, but for now they made an announcement that Poynt version 1.0.1.59 is available for all 8000 series devices, as well as the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Storm.
Changes and improvements:
STORM:
Fixed no results found errors popping up when a cell-site location was found.
Improved touch list performance.
Search speed and data improvements.
Improved saved locations mechanism
Allowed search radius as small as 5 km
BOLD/JAVELIN/CURVE/PEARL/FLIP:
Improved UI, re-written from the ground up to increase performance.
Inertial scrolling on result lists to enhance visual feedback.
Fixed BB Maps crashing issues.
Cell-Site GPS - Fast and reasonably accurate initial locates while your GPS chipset is warming up and scanning the sky for true satellite GPS locks.
Improved GPS speeds. Note to Verizon Customers: Full GPS is still unavailable for these devices, but the new Cell-Site GPS feature is available. It is automatic, so no additional configuration is required.
Improved network module. Poynt’s network heuristics provide a seamless and fast user experience in a variety of different network scenarios.
Improved location lookup service (click on the search location bar at the top and select new search location).
Non-intrusive auto-complete mechanism for typing in previous search terms.
Add to Calendar feature for movie showtimes
Improved data storage system to minimize memory footprint on the device.
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NOTE: If you have Poynt installed on any other device besides the Storm, you MUST delete the previous version (0.9.7 or below) or you will receive a download failed error.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Mar 6, 2009 at 3:05 PM | Comments
Papped has updated his free and awesome BBTetris BlackBerry game to version 4.2.
The last time I mentioned BBTetris it was at version 3.1. Since then there have been a lot of fixes and improvements, including a version for the BlackBerry Pearl!
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Feb 20, 2009 at 8:08 AM | Comments
Artem from GemBlock let me know that his iBerry Today Plus theme is now available for the BlackBerry Storm series as a free download!
Artem has been working hard pumping out new themes for all the new devices, and it definitely shows. In the Storm version of the iBerry Today Plus theme he has added a status text over the dock and increased the calendar items to four events.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Feb 5, 2009 at 3:04 PM | Comments
Verizon just let me know about an online exclusive offer they are having where you can get either a white or pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for free after an instant online discount.
Check out the fine print:
BlackBerry® Pearl offer available with new 2yr activation per phone after $119.99 instant online discount on voice plan with email feature or email plan.
Activation fee/line: $35 ($25 for secondary Family SharePlan lines w/2 yr Agmts)
IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: Subject to Customer Agmt, Calling Plan. Up to $175 early termination fee & other charges. Device capabilities: Add’l charges & conditions apply. Offers & coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. While supplies last.
Free Overnight Shipping is only available for purchases placed on VerizonWireless.com within the U.S. only, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Orders placed by 4:30 pm local time Monday - Friday excluding holidays will deliver by the next business day. (Orders placed after 4:30 pm local time on Friday and before 4:30 pm local time on Monday will deliver on Tuesday.) Subject to credit authorization, verification and inventory availability. Signature will be required upon delivery.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Feb 5, 2009 at 2:13 PM | Comments
BGR just found out that Verizon is going to have a buy one get one free sale starting tomorrow February 6, 2009 and ending March 31, 2009.
Check out how it’s going to work:
The promotion runs from tomorrow, February 6th, until March 31st.
Buy any BlackBerry Verizon offers and get another one for free (equal or lesser value).
There is no mail in debit card necessary when purchasing the Storm, for the Curve 8330 and 8830, you’ll still get a $70 debit card back from the purchase of the first device.
Each device requires a two-year activation with corresponding data plan (BlackBerry data plan).
And the rules, regulations and pricing info:
BlackBerry Storm, $199.99, no debit card on either first or second Storm
BlackBerry Curve 8330, $79.99 after a $70 debit card (after Valentine’s Day, it jumps to $99.99)
BlackBerry 8830 Global, $99.99 after $70 debit card
BlackBerrry Pearl 8130, $19.99 after $100 debit card
Palm Centro, $49.99 after a $70 debit card
Samsung Alias, $49.99 after a $50 debit card
BG also mentioned that they have insider info about a new BlackBerry Storm OS which should be available on March 31, 2009.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Feb 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM | Comments
Ronen over at BerryReview was tipped off that Sprint has officially released OS 4.5.0.131 for both the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and Curve 8330. This OS seems to give Sprint users the ability to MMS also.
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