TwitterBerry Gets A Name Change… Now Called OpenBeak
One of the first and most popular BlackBerry Twitter clients that seems like it has been around forever is TwitterBerry . With the release of the latest version, Orangatame Software, the company behind TwitterBerry, has changed the name of the application. Forevermore, TwitterBerry will known as OpenBeak . Personally, I like the name TwitterBerry since it pretty much tells you exactly what the applications is and does. My guess, however, is that the name change comes because of trademarked name infringments. Research in Motion doesn’t allow any applications with the word “Berry” in their name on BlackBerry Appworld. OpenBeak features include: Post updates to Twitter, including a character countdown from 140 characters One-click access to view friends timelines, replies, your favorites, your own timeline, and the public timeline Post pictures to Zannel , TwitPic , Twitgoo , or yfrog Take a picture with a one-click embedded camera (BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.6+) Reply to tweets from each timeline view Send and receive direct messages Mark tweets as favorites Notification icon that indicates the number of unread messages, like new emails or missed calls (BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.6+) Cache all avatar images to internal memory, thus saves network access and helps faster loading Search Twitter with a keyword or from a list of currently trending topics Active text recognition of @usernames and #hashtags New Setup wizard Two modes of list views: a “fixed height” view and a “variable height” view OpenBeak is a free BlackBerry application and you can pick it up OTA by pointing your devices BlackBerry browser to http://m.openbeak.com … TwitterBerry Gets A Name Change… Now Called OpenBeak is a post from: RIMarkable
One of the first Twitter apps I ever used was TwitterBerry, at the time it seemed to be the best for free. The company responsible for the app, Orangatame has just announced a new updated version, along with new name. TwitterBerry is now known as OpenBeak. You can download OpenBeak by pointing your BlackBerry browser to m.openbeak.com You’re reading a story which originated at BlackBerrySync.com , Where you find BlackBerry News You Can Sync With… This story is sponsored by the new BlackBerry Sync Mobile App Store
WordPress for BlackBerry App Updated to 0.9.0.169 (Speed, UI and Feature Enhancements)
I’ve tested the WordPress for BlackBerry app a few times in the past, and now a newer updated version (0.9.0.169) has been released. The new version is said to improve overall speed and performance, along with UI enhancements. This is app is getting very to being final and out of beta! So if you’ve got a WordPress self-hosted or WordPress.com powered blog, check it out! Follow the link below to download it. Here is what’s new: Based on all the great feedback, we reworked much of the UI layout for the main view, blog view, and media view Ability to upload videos from your media library New option to set media file properties (filename, caption, title, and position) Created a new file browser that resembles the native BlackBerry file browser Big improvements in the speed at which you can view and manage comments Lots of optimizations for uploading photos and videos using base64 encoding Indonesian language support Improved French language support Download the updated WordPress for BlackBerry App > > You’re reading a story which originated at BlackBerrySync.com , Where you find BlackBerry News You Can Sync With…
FierceMobileIT has put together a list of the Top 10 BlackBerry Apps for the Mobile Worker . It is a good mashup of both free and premium apps and we thought we should share. Call Time Tracker — Call Time Tracker is a completely free app designed to help business professionals who account for their time to bill more hours, recover costs, and save valuable time. [Free] Nice Office — Nice Office turns your BlackBerry into a virtual mobile office. Manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks
Rumor: BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) 3.0 and 3.1 – Coming Early 2010
A new rumor is floating around the internet about two new version of BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service), which supposedly will launch early 2010.The first would be version 3.0 which will include enhanced updates for Google Synchronization, which is said to be launching in March 2010 (but we all know how RIM likes to be late). Shortly followed after that would be BIS version 3.1 which would bring even more new synchronization features including: Google Calendar, Hotmail Address Book, and Yahoo! Address Book syncing. BIS 3.0 (March 2010): Improved the Gmail plugin: Synchronization deleted messages, read / unread and sent between the box and your own Gmail (so far worked only in the opposite direction) The ability to add and remove labels from your device BIS 3.1 (Soon after): Synchronize Google Calendar Synchronize your address book from Hotmail account Synchronize your address book from Yahoo Yahoo mailbox will cause an automatic download of Yahoo messenger on the device [via BerryReview , BBLeaks ] You’re reading a story which originated at BlackBerrySync.com , Where you find BlackBerry News You Can Sync With… This story is sponsored by the new BlackBerry Sync Mobile App Store . Grab your free copy today at www.GetAppStore.com from your BlackBerry
Open GL ES coming to BlackBerry Smartphones – Starting with Storm2 and Curve 8530
I apologize to everyone for the slow coverage of the BlackBerry Developers Conference this week. One cool thing that was announced at BB DevCon 2009 was Open GL ES coming to BlackBerry smartphones. This will allow developers to develop 3D games and graphics for BlackBerry, plus develop new interfaces for themes with the new BlackBerry Theme Studio. Open GL ES will be supported on several devices running OS 5.0, including the new Storm2, and Curve 8530
Elecite introduces new “Stasis” Premium Theme for BlackBerry
Our friends at Elecite have just introduce a unique premium theme for BlackBerry. It’s called “Stasis” is a theme designed for those transformers, bio-hazard type gamers. It’s pretty crazy in details, and sports 6 customizable icons, along with open and close hatch buttons. It’s available for the BlackBerry Storm (running OS 4.7 or 5.0), Storm2, Curve 8520/8530, Curve 8530i, Curve 8900, Tour 9630, Bold 9000, and Bold 9700.
What Will RIM Do About Memory Problems On The BlackBerry?
As many of you may already know, memory has been a point of contention for BlackBerry users for quite some time. To get straight to the point, there simply isn’t enough of it . Sure, the newest devices have 16 gig media cards and 2 gigs of internal memory, but, you really only have 256 MB of application space. Once you factor in the OS you are probably only talking about a 100 MB or so from which to install and run applications and if you don’t have a BlackBerry Storm2 or better, the problem is dramatically worse.
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Accessories Start to Show at Verizon Stores!
It’s no secret that the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is heading to Verizon, and now rumors have arrived that some Verizon stores have started to receive their accessories for the new Curve. It’s expected that Verizon will officially put the Curve 8530 on sale November 20th, therefore it only makes sense that accessories are starting to flow into stores now. Is anyone here interested in grabbing the new Curve with Wi-Fi and optical Trackpad from Verizon? [via CrackBerry ] You’re reading a story which originated at BlackBerrySync.com , Where you find BlackBerry News You Can Sync With… This story is sponsored by the new BlackBerry Sync Mobile App Store .
Vodafone Update for BlackBerry lets you access Twitter and Facebook
Found under: BlackBerry , Freeware , Twitter , Facebook , Social , Updates, , If you have a BlackBerry phone and want to be stay updated with Twitter and Facebook accounts Vodafone has an app for you. It is called Vodafone Update and lets you access messages from your Twitter and Facebook accounts – all in the one app Vodafone Update Features – TwitPic integration – Post a picture to Twitter and Facebook at once – Background updates – Custom word notifications – Easy to use interface Download Vodafone Update Read More Read more in mobile format
Adam Nash, Vice President, Search & Platform Products at LinkedIn, announced yesterday at the BlackBerry Developer’s Conference that LinkedIn for BlackBerry is coming soon. Why it has taken the popular business social media and networking site so long to come out with a LinkedIn for BlackBerry mobile app is beyond me, however, better late than never definitely applies to what I think is going to a hugely popular BlackBerry application. We’ve worked hard to develop an application that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry platform. LinkedIn for BlackBerry will also include deep integration with the native Messages, Contacts & Calendar applications on the BlackBerry platform. An exact release date for LinkedIn for BlackBerry is still not clear but it is expected that it will be released before the end of the year. I personally can’t wait for this one. [ Source ] LinkedIn For BlackBerry Comming Soon is a post from: RIMarkable
Location-based social network Loopt adds new features
Last week, the people from Loopt, the location-based social network, offered to send me some embargoed information. I ignored the email. It’s nothing against them specifically — I’ve just found location-based social networks to be a bit creepy. But then, after reading the information on CrackBerry , I realized that I was being a bit selfish. Just because I don’t prefer something doesn’t mean that the BBGeeks out there feel the same.
OpenGL Brings The Hope Of Games That Don’t Suck To The BlackBerry
Some of the biggest news coming out of the first day of the BlackBerry Developer’s Conference was the announcement of OpenGL ES support on the BlackBerry. OpenGL will bring 3-D graphics and the promise of 3-D Games. Let’s hope that RIM also plans to announce support for application execution from removable memory because 3-D graphics will greatly increase the size of applications. OpenGL Brings The Hope Of Games That Don’t Suck To The BlackBerry is a post from: RIMarkable
Looks like Research in Motion has changed the name of the latest version of Plazmic Content Developers Kit to BlackBerry Theme Studio 5.0 and is now available for download. The new name is much more fitting than the last. Unless you were a BlackBerry theme developer chances were you had no idea what Pazmic CDK was. BlackBerry Theme Studio, on the other hand, is not ambiguous at all. BlackBerry Theme Studio 5.0 is a now available and you can get it free on BlackBerry Developer Zone
Hello Blackberry Curve…Goodbye HTC Diamond Touch Pro
Well my son’s sorry HTC Diamond Touch smartphone was finally laid to rest a few weeks ago. As much as we tried to make this phone work for my son we just couldn’t do it. He is a heavy internet user and also sends and receives quite a few text messages each day. The battery just wasn’t holding up on this phone. No matter what we tried it just wasn’t performing
T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Available To Business Customers
Luis Merlos from BerryReivew.com has confirmed today that T-Mobile is now selling the BlackBerry Bold 9700 to business customers. I called Tmobile today & several representatives confirmed that Business customers can order the new Bold 9700 today. They did not say when regular customers can get it. As usual business customers get the new devices a couple of weeks earlier so I would expect consumers to be able to get theirs around mid November or towards the end of the month. [ Source ] T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Available To Business Customers is a post from: RIMarkable
Case-Mate Fuel Case Now Available for BlackBerry Curve 8900, Tour Coming Soon!
A few months ago , We took a look at Case-Mate’s Fuel case/holster for the Bold 9000 . Now Case-Mate has expanded their Fuel line-up for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 , and soon to be followed by the Tour 9630 . These defiantly aren’t your normal holsters. The Fuel case features a rechargeable battery pack to pretty much double your regular battery life, plus the benefits of a durable holster. The new Fuel case for the Curve 8900 provides: Talk time: up to 7 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Curve 8900 battery life Stand by time: up to 20 additional days beyond standard BlackBerry Curve 8900 battery life Power on/off button allows activation of the fuel battery pack as needed
Introducing RobLock v3.0 by Vapssky for Verizon US!
RobLock by Xim Technologies, LLC, has released it’s next version, and it’s only available to Verizon US handsets. I’ve done a review on RobLock before , as it’s a security app that is reasonably priced and keeps your BlackBerry safe. It is theft recovery software complete with data backup solution. Now here’s what the absolute 2.0 features: GPS and cell based device tracking, using Google Maps; the ability to communicate with your lost or stolen phone by SMS, email, or web interface; be alerted by sms or email if the SIM card is changed; the ability to recover your contacts from a lost phone; remote wipe the ENTIRE device AND media card; remote lock and alarm; remote call back; remote popup text messages; does not require BIS/BES for complete wipe
Well maybe its not really in the wild, but its in Canada! A couple new photos of the “unreleased” highly secret BlackBerry Storm 9550 for TELUS have leaked. The photos show the CDMA model 9550, sporting EVDO and Wi-Fi, not HSPA like some were hoping. Still no word on when this device is launching, but if you head to nearly any TELUS store you will notice the Storm2 ads inside. We can only assume it will be launching within the next few weeks (maybe November 24th?). Anyway so final confirmation says TELUS will be launching the 9550, not 9520, and it will be running OS 5.0.0.320
Bold 2, Storm 2, Curve 2. We’ve talked about them a lot on the BBGeekcast lately, and now we’re starting to see them up close. The Storm 2 is already out, and the Bold 2 drops very soon. Next up, the Curve 2, which is our main topic of conversation this week
Looks like our pals down under in Aussie land will have to wait a little while for the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone as a report over on computer world says the BlackBerry Bold 9700 won’t be hitting Australia until late November. Although the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is somewhat seen as a replacement for the BlackBerry Bold 9000, it is more of a companion as Research In Motion managing director, Adele Beachley has said “We are not trying to replace the 9000 — it is still selling well. We are providing a choice in the market.” Quick spec reminder…6.2cm light-sensing display, full QWERTY keyboard, touch sensitive trackpad, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, and microSD expansion.