While checking if Joe Krill updated his VyMail application I came across another app he created for the BlackBerry Storm called StormLocker.

From the description:

StormLocker is an application for the Blackberry Storm that locks your screen automatically during phone calls to prevent accidental keypresses on the touch screen.

Key features:

• Locks automatically when a call starts, and unlocks automatically when calls are ended.
• Two different lock screens to choose from.
• Runs automatically, but can be enabled/disabled at will.

Directions: To configure, open your Blackberry options screen and choose the “StormLocker Options” menu item.

Price: FREE!

If premium apps like PatternLock or TalkLock aren’t for you, definitely try out StormLocker.

• Download
  • OTA: StormLocker
  • ZIP: StormLocker v1.0.0
• Info: StormLocker homepage
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

Don’t forget to leave some comments about this app!

Joe let me know that he has updated his VyMail application to version 0.8.3.5.

Check out the changes:

• Added: Multi-selection in the voice mail list view
• Added: Home screen icon changes on new messages
• Added: Alerts on new messages (manage them under your standard ringer profiles)
• Added: Headset and bluetooth support
• Added: Ability to change audio output directly from the message detail screen
• Added: Player progress bar
• Added: Key shortcuts to message detail screen:
  • space – play/pause
  • shift+space – restart playback
  • f – flag/unfloag
  • r – mark read
  • delete – delete the messge
  • c – call the number that left the message
• Changed: The color and padding values of the second line in the list display (hopefully this improves readability with pearls, et al)
• Fixed: PIN field only allows numeric input now
• Fixed: Changing connection type did not take affect until device reset
• Fixed: Ribbon icon only displays if VyMail is currently active, and will now activate the application.

Current Limitations:

• The Verizon Storm 9530 OS version 4.7.0.75 and 4.7.0.76 currently have a major flaw that doesn’t allow the phone to play through the speakerphone. If you are running this OS you’ll want to make sure that the default audio output is through the handset (Options->Play audio through, select ‘Handset’).
• There is no way to mark a message as “unread”. This is a limitation of YouMail itself.

Awesome! VyMail is a must have application for every BlackBerry YouMail user.

• Download OTA: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/ota/
• Download ZIP: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/0.8.3.4/vymail-0.8.3.5.zip
• Info: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/
• How to: Install Applications via Desktop Manager

Joe let me know that he has updated his awesome VyMail application from version 0.8.2.18 to 0.8.3.4.

What is VyMail?

VyMail is a Blackberry application that provides a Visual Voicemail interface to the third-party voicemail service YouMail. You will need to sign up there first before this application will be useful.

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Changelog:

• Added: Multi-selection in the voice mail list view
• Added: Home screen icon changes on new messages
• Added: Alerts on new messages (manage them under your standard ringer profiles)
• Added: Headset and bluetooth support
• Added: Ability to change audio output directly from the message detail screen
• Added: Player progress bar
• Added: Key shortcuts to message detail screen:
  • space – play/pause
  • shift+space – restart playback
  • f – flag/unfloag
  • r – mark read
  • delete – delete the messge
  • c – call the number that left the message
• Changed: The color and padding values of the second line in the list display (hopefully this improves readability with pearls, et al)
• Fixed: PIN field only allows numeric input now
• Fixed: Changing connection type did not take affect until device reset
• Fixed: Ribbon icon only displays if VyMail is currently active, and will now activate the application.

Looks like YouMail has even more catching up to do with their YouMail Voicemail Plus application .

• Download: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/ota/ [OTA]
• Download: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/0.8.3.4/vymail-0.8.3.4.zip [ZIP]
• Info: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/

A tipster sent BGR a screenshot of their Bold and what looks to be an icon for BlackBerry Visual Voice Mail.

It seems like the application itself isn’t complete since it errs when the tipster tries to run it. The tipster currently has 4.6.0.219 installed on his BlackBerry Bold, so maybe it will be ready in a later build?

Personally, I’m enjoying the awesome VyMail application.

Just got an email from Joe letting me know that he has updated his VyMail application from version 0.8.2.17 to 0.8.2.18. In his email he stressed that you should update to 0.8.2.18 immediately and that you should not be running version 0.8.2.17 anymore.

Changelog:

• Fixed: Excessive network problem
• Fixed: No application instance error
• Added: Support for trackwheel devices (87xx)
• Added: Delete/Backspace shortcut key will delete the current message
• Added: u shortcut key will mark a message read

Previous changes and fixes:

• Changed: Removed the “1″ prepending phone numbers when the phone number field is automatically populated on the options screen.
• Fixed: Some logic that determined whether a sign-in failed.
• Fixed: Sync interval changes may not have been realized until reboot
• Added: Some diagnostic info to the About page
• Added: Ability to specify the connection type.
• Added: Volume keys change the volume when playing a message
• Added: Shortcut keys similar to email list:* space – page down
  * shift + space – page up
  * t – move to the top of the message list
  * b – move to the bottom of the message list

Download:

• http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/ota/ [OTA]
• http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/0.8.2.18/vymail-0.8.2.18.zip [Desktop]

More info: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/

Joe let me know that he has released a minor update to VyMail that should fix some of the problems that Bold and Curve users have been having with some minor additions.

Here are the major changes that were made:

• Changed: Removed the “1″ prepending phone numbers when the phone number field is automatically populated on the options screen.
• Added: Some diagnostic info to the About page
• Added: Ability to specify the connection type under options.
• Added: Volume keys change the volume when playing a message
• Added: Shortcut keys similar to email list:
  * space – page down
  * shift + space – page up
  * t – move to the top of the message list
  * b – move to the bottom of the message list

Note: You may have to re-enter your PIN number in the options screen. Be sure to check this if no messages are showing.

Download: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/ota/

More info: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/

Just found out about a new and free application called VyMail (visual youmail) that allows you to sync your YouMail voicemails to listen right from your BlackBerry without having to make a phone call or log into the online service.

I just tried it out and it works great! One thing though, you need to format your number like this for it to work: XXX XXX-XXXX. No big deal, this is probably because of how you log into YouMail’s site, not because of the application’s formatting.

If you don’t know what YouMail is check out my review or visit YouMail.com for more info and to sign up. YouMail’s basic service is free with other premium services starting at $3.99 a month.

More about VyMail…

Current Limitations:

• The Verizon Storm 9530 OS version 4.7.0.75 and 4.7.0.76 currently have a major flaw that doesn’t allow the phone to play through the speakerphone. If you are running this OS you’ll want to make sure that the default audio output is through the handset (Options->Play audio through, select ‘Handset’).
• There is no way to mark a message as “unread”. This is a limitation of YouMail itself.
• There are no notifications when you receive a new message. I am actively working on adding this feature, and it has top priority. In the meantime, you can setup YouMail to send you emails or text messages when you receive a voicemail, or check the application manually — it will still automatically sync — it just won’t send an active notification.

Planned features:

• Notification support and integration with message list (4.6+ OS version will be required for this because of API limitations. I’ll have to provide two separate versions once support for this is added)
• Integration with blackberry contacts
• Message grouping by date
• Callback menu options/buttons
• Ability to view other folders (Trash, Saved, Flagged, etc)
• More control over deletion (currently moves to your trash)
• Ability to move messages to other folders
• Localization support

Download: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/ota/ (OTA)

More info: http://www.joekrill.com/vymail/

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