FileScout, a file management application for BlackBerry, has been updated to version 1.5.0.0 with a bunch of new features as well as some bug fixes.

What’s new?

• Display of thumbnails in search result (if thumbnail display is enabled and images are in the ‘FileScout Image Cache’)
• Thumbnail-Options: New Button to generate all all thumbnails for all images on your device (incl. the SDCard) – this operation can take a while till it’s completed – please be patient!
• When resizing images to device resolution size you can now select to keep the aspect ratio of the original image. If this option is selected, then FileScout will cut (left & right or top & bottom) of the image so that it will fit to your device screen resolution.
• UserDefined resolution (image resizing) can be now be max 9999 pixel [but it's recommended not use more then 1200px]
• Support for DesktopManager Backup & Restore (FileScout settings)
• A ” in the Screen Title indicating that the background threads (required for Search and other extended features) are still running (after FileScout is started) – once the threads are completed the ” will disappear.
• Integration in the RIMs FileExplorer Application: a ‘Explore with FileScout’ MenuItem is added

What’s fixed?

• Search files in the current Directory only function fixed to be usable multiple times
• Potential OutOfMemeory Error during start of FileScout (when the thumbnail store is getting too large)
• Accessing OS5 System Folder for Bold, Bold2, Storm and Storm2

To download FileScout OTA click here or visit the emacberry.com page for more info and a desktop download. This software is available as donationware and without limitations so if you find it useful consider sending a donation to the developer, Matthias.

* UPDATE Matthias has updated BBFileScout to version 1.1.0.1

Since I received user feedback that there is additionally the need for a user defined resolution setting in the new “Image Resize” function, I just have integrated this feature into BBFileScout. In the new ‘Image Option’ section you have an additional entry in the ‘target resolution’ called ‘user defined’.

If you downloaded version 1.1 please redownload BBFileScout below. *

Matthias let me know that he has updated his BBFileScout BlackBerry application from version 1.0 to version 1.1.

New functions include the ability to resize images to a user selected resolution ranging from 1200px, 1024px, 800px, 640px and the device’s resolution. There is also an option to show favorites at startup and URLs in the BBFileScout “About” screen will now bring you to the site.

BBFileScout is offered “free” as Donationware, which means the version available for download is fully functional with no limitations but the developer is asking for donations to help upkeep the development of the application. BBFileScout is available for all BlackBerrys on OS 4.3 and higher.

• Download OTA: BBFileScout
• Info: BBFileScout Homepage (ZIP available for desktop installation)
  
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

View the detailed changelog after the jump.

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The last time I mentioned BBFileScout it was at version 0.6.9. Matthias let me know that he has released version 1.0 with many bug fixes and new features according to user feedback.

Just to clarify, BBFileScout is offered “free” as Donationware, which means the version available for download is fully functional with no limitations but the developer is asking for donations to help upkeep the development of the application. BBFileScout is available for all BlackBerrys on OS 4.3 and higher.

• Download OTA: BBFileScout
• Info: BBFileScout Homepage (ZIP available for desktop installation)
  
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

BBFileScout is one of those must have applications for anyone that actively uses their BlackBerry with various file types. Check out a full list of features and the changelog since version 0.6.9 after the jump.

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Matthias let me know that he has updated his BBFileScout application to version 0.6.9 with some new features and lots of bug fixes. BBFileScout works on any BlackBerry with OS 4.3 and above.

• Download
  • OTA: BBFileScout
  • ZIP: BBFileScout v0.6.9
• Info: BBFileScout homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

The most recent update includes:

2009/05/22 – BBFileScout update to 0.6.9

What’s new?

• Hide and unhide files and directories via the File/Directory information popup
• Option ‘Show filenames in Menus’ – enables/disables the display of current selected file in the #Menu (default on)

What’s fixed?

• Fixed internal NullPointerException [when updating root]
• Options: it’s now possible the remove a previously specified playlist directory (in order to disable the complete playlist functionality of BBFileScout)

You can check out the rest of the updates after the jump.

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The last time I posted about SugarSync they had just started Beta testing for their BlackBerry application. Today I found out that there is a free version of SugarSync available.

Here is some information from the SugarSync FAQ on pricing :

What are the limitations of the Free 2GB plan?

• You can only backup & sync up to two computers – with a paid plan you can backup & sync an unlimited number of computers.
• SugarSync will store the current version of each document, plus 2 past versions. If you’re looking to maintain and access more you’ll need to switch to a paid plan.
• The upload time on the 2 GB free plan isn’t as speedy as with the paid (download speed is the same).
• You can only backup & sync up to 2 GB of data.

Do I get mobile applications with the Free 2GB plan?

• Absolutely – we want you to enjoy the best of SugarSync – this includes our unmatched level of customer features you’ll get through your mobile phone.
• We now have mobile applications for iPhone, BlackBerry & WinMo. All other phones with a mobile web browser can use SugarSync by visiting m.sugarsync.com.

I’m an existing user – can I change to the Free 2GB plan?

• Yes, but you may need to reduce your existing data to ensure you’re under the 2 GB limit. If you’re on a paid plan, you’ll be able to transfer over once your paid subscription has come to an end.
• The Free 2GB plan has some feature limitations – see above for more detail.

Very useful if you want to save some space on your media card but still have access to important files.

• Download OTA: m.sugarsync.com
• Info: SugarSync Mobile for BlackBerry (Beta)

Sign up for your free 2GB account or check out the full press release after the jump.

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BBFileScout has been updated to version 0.6.5 with support for thumbnail images, new features and a fresh set of application icons.

From the changelog:

2009/04/22 – BBFileScout update to 0.6.5

What’s new?

• Thumbnail support for images (if enabled in BBFileScout options)
  BBFileScout is able to display a small (depending on the selected font site) preview of supported image files.
  Please note that this option could eat up a lot of performance of your device, if you open a directory that contain a large number of images that have a file size which is larger the 500KiB. In order to avoid serious performance problems the search result will not display thumbnails for images.
• BBFileScout will display a 128px preview of image files in the details dialog [Key shortcut: I] The thumbnail creation could take some moments – so please be a bit patient.
• Select your favorite folder icons
• When you have chosen ‘Ask each time’ in the ‘When destination exist’ option then it can become quite inconvenient when you will be prompted for plenty of files and you have to select each time the option of your choice. This have been improved: BBFileScout will now remember the first made choice and for the next time the dialog will be displayed the ‘OK’-Button is automatically focused.

2009/04/18 – BBFileScout update to 0.6.4

What’s new?

• I am sorry that there is again another update within 24h – but the initial new icons, that I have bought where IMHO not optimal for the Blackberry® device – so I have worked the last 24h with high pressure on an update for the icons of BBFileScout and finally after spending the night with “pushing pixel around” I am more or less happy with the result
• I hope now the contrast for the icons is improved and if there is somebody around who would like to help me with further improvements please do not hesitate to get in contact with me.

Don’t forget, BBFileScout is provided free as dontation-ware. If you’d like to help with a dontation or with the development of this application be sure to contact the developer.

• Download
  • OTA: BBFileScout
  • ZIP: BBFileScout v0.6.5
• Info: BBFileScout homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

BBFileScout has been updated to version 0.6.3 with some fixes and improvements to the search functions, as well as other changes.

• Download
  • OTA: BBFileScout
    ZIP: BBFileScout v0.6.3
• Info: BBFileScout Homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

Changes since version 0.5.14 (from the changelog):

2009/04/17 – BBFileScout update to 0.6.3 (0.6.2 skipped)

What’s fixed

• I made a very stupid mistake – I trusted a information that was no reliable – and I did not spend enough time to verify this information. I deeply regret what have happened but I can not make this undone – I hope tpdkdesign.net & everaldo.com can forgive me for this error – again my apologize.As consequence all Icons (incl. the main app icon) had to be replaced (I am not confident, if the current symbols will be the final ones – but at least the I bought them from fasticon.com)

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BBFileScout has been updated to version 0.5.14 with the following changes:

2009/04/01 – BBFileScout update to 0.5.14

• Send any file via Bluetooth to any other device that supports OBEX-Object-Push (experimental)
• Once you choose to send a file via Bluetooth, BBFileScout is opening a list of available Bluetooth devices that are in range (and that support OBEX-Object-Push)
  • The initial list will be empty and once a device will be detected the entry will be shown in the list. This Bluetooth device search could take some seconds – please be patient!
• The new option is now combined with the eMail send function: Select any file, choose “send ‘FILENAMEHERE’” from the BB-menu and then choose if you want to send the selected file via eMail or (new) send it via Bluetooth.

BBFileScout is available for all BlackBerrys on OS 4.3 and up.

• Download
  • OTA: BBFileScout
  • ZIP: BBFileScout v0.5.14
• Info: BBFileScout Homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

A free trial of SugarSync Mobile beta  is now available for BlackBerrys on OS 4.2+.

SugarSync for Blackberry features:

• Remote file access and editing: Retrieve, edit and upload files stored on other computers and the Internet (including Microsoft Office docs, music, videos, and more). Note: May require a Blackberry document editor.*
• On-demand synchronization: SugarSync will detect any file changes and present the opportunity to upload revisions back to the cloud (and to multiple synced computers).
• Shared Folders: Send files and folders (large and small) to anyone via an email sent directly from the Blackberry, and collaborate on projects through a Web-based Shared Folder (which can sync back to the Blackberry).
• Powerful Photo Features: Easy browsing with a thumbnail wall display of photo albums, enjoy detail with high resolution photo viewing, and directly upload and sync photos taken with the integrated Blackberry camera.

*Note: Mobile file editing is currently limited to certain file types. Supported files may require a separate document editor shipping only on newer versions of the Blackberry devices.

• Download OTA: m.sugarsync.com
• Info: SugarSync Mobile for BlackBerry (Beta)

Source: BlackBerry Cool

The last time I mentioned BBFileScout it was at version 0.5.7. Since then there have been a lot of bug fixes, additions and improvements.

• Download
  • OTA: BBFileScout
  • ZIP: BBFileScout v0.5.12
• Info: BBFileScout Homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

The most recent update:

2009/03/28 – BBFileScout update to 0.5.12

What’s new?

• Copy, move, delete and zipping of directories (or collections containing one ore more directories) will now show a percentage progress bar

What’s fixed

• Fixed problem with directory information dialog for root volumes (like ’store’, ’system’ or ‘SDCard’)

You can check out the rest of the updates after the jump.

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