Free Pandora Radio App For BlackBerry Updated With New Features And Fixes

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM | Comments

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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!

Download it now by visiting Pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the Pandora for BlackBerry page for more info.

QuickLaunch Updated To v2.10 For All Supported BlackBerry Devices!

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 14, 2009 at 8:54 AM | Comments

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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!

QuickLaunch is available in the store for $4.99.

Free Tweme Twitter Theme For The BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8700, 8800 Series And Bold 9000

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 13, 2009 at 8:04 AM | Comments

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My buddy @Ninja_Says (aka NinjaThemes) has released a FREE BlackBerry theme for Twitter addicts called Tweme.

Features:

  • Twitter-inspired wallpapers and fonts
  • Playful icons
  • Bottom dock is user-customizable
  • Hidden Today (on 9000 version ONLY)
  • Special icon slot for your favourite Twitter app (or “weather” icon, whatever)
  • ***
  • ***NOTE*** a battery pull is STRONGLY recommended after every theme install!
  • ***
  • NOTE TO ALL 83xx/88xx/87xx USERS: THIS THEME WILL ONLY WORK FOR OS 4.5! PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL UNLESS YOU KNOW YOUR BLACKBERRY OS VERSION!!!

Ninja also has other free and premium themes available in the store.

Guitar Hero, Star Wars, and more for BlackBerry

Official OS 4.5.0.162 For The BlackBerry Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Curve (8300,8310,8320) And 8700 From Vodafone Essar Limited

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!

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.255 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.255
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.162
  • Software Platform: 2.7.0.103
  • File name: 8100EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel255_PL2.7.0.103_A4.5.0.162_Vodafone_Essar_Limited.exe
  • File size: 89.67MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

Free ringtone at Jamster!

Free Colorful Berry Theme For The BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 8, 2009 at 11:26 AM | Comments

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Here’s a nice looking theme called Colorful Berry for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series by T4BB member nelsongruber, free for all to download.

This theme would go great with a colored BlackBerry case or skin.

Free Live365 (Beta) Radio Application For BlackBerry

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM | Comments

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Just came across another streaming radio application for BlackBerry called Live365, currently in open Beta.

Live 365 allows you to listen to thousands of commercial-free stations on your BlackBerry and includes a free VIP trial.

  • Listen to Live365 in your car
  • Connects with your cell data plan or wi-fi
  • Artist and track info with album artwork
  • Unlimited presets synced to the website
  • Multiple skins/themes

Live365 Radio should work on the following devices running OS 4.5 and higher with at least 1mb of free memory in either the device or media card:

  • Bold 9000
  • Pearl 8703, 8700, 8120, 8130, 8100, 7130a
  • Curve 8330, 8320, 8310, 8300
  • 8800, 8820, 8830
  • Does not currently work on the Verizon Storm. Touch screen version in development.

Although the Curve 8900 is not listed I was able to successfully install and use it without a problem (so far).

Download it now OTA by visiting live365.com/mobile from your BlackBerry Browser (must have JavaScript enabled) or visit the Live365 BlackBerry page for more info.

Premium HD FutureX Theme For BlackBerry

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jul 6, 2009 at 6:45 AM | Comments

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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.

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Official OS 4.5.0.161 For The BlackBerry Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Curve (8300,8310,8320), 8800 And 8820 From Hutchison

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM | Comments

The File name is different according to the BlackBerry model you choose, just in case.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.254 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.254
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 4.5.0.161
  • Software Platform: 2.7.0.105
  • File name: 8100EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel254_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.161_Hutchison.exe
  • File size: 90.04MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

Free Stoked And Heart & Teal Vector Themes For The BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 29, 2009 at 1:58 PM | Comments

Here are two good-looking free themes for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series.

Stoked by Natro

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Heart & Teal Vector (OS 4.5)

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Take Video With You on Your BlackBerry Smartphone Using RealPlayer Plus SP

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM | Comments

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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.

Let me know how this works for you!

Full press release after the jump.

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QuickLaunch v2.0 Now Available For The BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 22, 2009 at 1:46 PM | Comments

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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!

Free Shortcovers eBook Application for BlackBerry Updated to v1.3.500

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Comments

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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.

PhoneBAKup For BlackBerry: Backup And Restore To Your Media Card or Email, 20 FREE COPIES!!!

Posted by Mauricio E.T. on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments

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* 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. :lol:

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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