Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM | Comments
The free streaming radio application known as Pandora has been updated to version 1.1 for BlackBerry with some nice new features and bug fixes.
New Features
Significantly better audio quality over mobile network - now using stereo AAC+ (HE-AAC) for both Wi-Fi and mobile connections
Listener preference option to select “High” quality stream over mobile network or “Normal” for slower connections. Both are stereo.
Create Station screen now has auto-complete functionality as you type
Added user preference option to enable or disable station auto-start
Moved “Log Out” from main menu into Options screen, it now shows the currently logged-in username
Visual overlay when changing volume; easier to see actual volume level
Application will check for correct application permissions on startup, and offer to set them to appropriate values if required
You can now get to the “Options” screen from the menus of both the Station List screen and the
Now Playing screen
Reduced download size of app by about 30-40%
Bug Fixes:
Fixed stream resume problem on some Storm devices after being interrupted by a system alert (phone call, SMS, email, etc)
Fixed bug where Wi-Fi capable devices without a SIM card or data plan were not able to use Pandora over Wi-Fi
Fixed reports of “low volume” settings not being low enough - the lower volume settings now go as quiet as possible before being muted
Fixed bug where album art may not have been displayed for some tracks
Mute button should now properly sleep the device when holding it down
Pandora will work on the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series, Pearl Flip 8200 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, 8800 series, Bold 9000, Storm 9530 and now the Tour 9630!
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 14, 2009 at 8:54 AM | Comments
QuickLaunch has been updated to version 2.10 for all currently supported BlackBerry devices!
New features in v2.10:
Option to display Time in 12 or 24 hour format
Option to change Titlebar Color
Option to display Date in titlebar
Supports Shazam app
Supports BBTran app
Activation code displayed in QL Options
QL App Switcher added - displays currently running apps in the QL Menu and allows you to switch to them like bb’s app switcher
“Now Playing…” added
I’ve had QuickLaunch since it’s early testing for the Curve 8900 and it’s definitely one of my most used applications.
Right now it’s only available for the Pearl 8100 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, Bold 9000 and Storm 9500 series, but NikkiSoft plans to make it available to the 8800 series and the Tour 9630!
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM | Comments
The File name is different according to the BlackBerry model you choose, just in case. Not sure how different this is from OS 4.5.0.161, so if you notice any differences let me know in the comments!
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 6, 2009 at 6:45 AM | Comments
My buddy Hedone Hawker (aka Hedone Design) let me know that he has just released his latest BlackBerry theme called FutureX.
Features:
Sharp icons
Great design
15 icons in 3 groups without loosing BB’s speed
wallpaper friendly
User customizable homescreen icons
All the icons in each group are customizable and you can change the wallpaper to any you would like.
This theme is available for $6.99 in the store and will work with the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, 8800 series, Curve 8900, Bold and Storm all on OS 4.5 and higher.
Check out a video by Hedone after the jump to see this theme in action.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM | Comments
Miguel let me know that RealNetworks has just released a free RealPlayer SP Beta application that converts videos for BlackBerry!
RealPlayer SP automatically converts video for playback on the powerful media player that comes on BlackBerry smartphones, delivering clear and vibrant video with great sound quality. And with microSD cards that currently support up to 16 GB per card, customers can easily expand storage to carry more videos wherever they go.
That’s awesome!
RealPlayer SP Beta is currently available for the BlackBerry 8800 series, Curve series (including 8900), Bold and Storm series. It is available as a free download from RealPlayer.com with support for h.264 video conversion, DVD playback, and DVD burning for those who upgrade to RealPlayer Plus SP at a one-time cost of $39.99.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 22, 2009 at 1:46 PM | Comments
QuickLaunch version 2.08 is now available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series!
QuickLaunch is an application that I use every day because of its functionality and how it makes it easy to quickly launch things (haha). Here are the new features in version 2.0:
Backup / Restore to .txt fil
Built-in Screen Capture function
Launch Media Explorer
Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary dot com search
Create Custom Submenus
More apps and functions to Add
Display Current Temperature
Add Items Alphabetically
Easier Setup with Installed Applications List
Volume Button Scrolling
3 Font sizes - Small, medium and large
System Menu Integration
Improved Performance
Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99.
If you haven’t purchased it yet, you can get it for $4.99 in the store or from the on-device Mobile App Store. The same applies for anyone who would like to upgrade from their previous version.
I highly recommend this application to everyone who owns a BlackBerry. Let me know what you think of it in the comments!
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Comments
The free Shortcovers eBook application for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.3.500.
Shortcovers is an application that allows you to discover thousands of bestselling books, chapters, news and magazine articles, short stories, blog posts and more. I’m not sure what was updated in this version but here are the current features:
Instant access to the newest books, hottest authors and most popular blogs
Use the web or your Blackberry mobile device, anytime and anyplace
Sample for Free, then opt to purchase a chapter or full eBooks
Share your favorite reads with friends, family or create & write your own “shortcover”
Shortcovers is currently available for the BlackBerry Curve, Bold, Storm and 8000 series except for Pearl, Pearl Flip and 8700 which will have versions shortly.
Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments
* UPDATE Comments submitted after 12AM EST on June 18th will not count. *
BAK2u let me know that PhoneBAKup has been officially released for BlackBerry and have given me 20 free copies to give away!
PhoneBAKup allows you to backup and restore your BlackBerry entirely Over-The-Air with a daily, weekly or monthly schedule. Easily backup all your device’s Address Book, Task, Calendar and MemoList to any predefined email address, all automatically.
Features:
Backup: Just schedule the time ONCE to backup and it will run on the background, sending all the important data hassle free, daily, weekly or monthly. Backup to the storage card or Backup and Email directly to selected email address
Restore: Simply download the backup files from the email to the device’s storage card and with a click, restore back all the vital information easily.
Information can be restored to other devices as long as there is PhoneBAKup program running.
PhoneBAKup is available in the store for a one-time cost of $19.90 with a free trial available, no subscriptions or annual fees. You can also find it in the Mobile App Store soon.
This application is compatible with the BlackBerry Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Pearl Flip (8200,8220), Curve (8300,8310,8320), 8700 C/G/R, 8707 G/V, 8800, 8820, 8830, Curve 8900, Bold 9000 and the Storm 9500.
* The Giveaway Thanks to BAK2u I have 20 free copies of PhoneBAKup to give away. All you have to do to be considered is leave a comment on this post saying how useful you’d find this application! It doesn’t have to be an elaborate explanation, either.
This will end June 18th at 12AM EST and winners will be selected and announced later that day. Please use a valid email when leaving a comment so I can contact you if you are chosen. Good luck! *
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