After a day filled with food, what’s better to wash it down than a helping of BlackBerry? It was a short week, but we still have BlackBerry issues on the front burner, including the continued dominance of the Curve. So click on over here to hear the BBGeekcast (8 min, 34 sec) And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss future episodes! You can also subscribe to the BBGeekcast in iTunes . Highlights include: Once again, the Curve was the top selling smartphone in America. It beat out two iPhone models in the third quarter, including the 3GS, which was released at the end of the second quarter but which had a full quarter in the third to rack up sales.
Why Doesn’t BlackBerry App World Come Pre-Installed On New Devices?
I would have to imagine that most people reading this post have probably already installed BlackBerry App World , Research in Motion’s version of the iPhone App Store, but, for the BlackBerry. I would venture, however, that many BlackBerry users, maybe even the majority of them, have never heard of it. BlackBerry App World is still fairly new, coming out just this passed April and Research in Motion hasn’t exactly advertised the heck out of App World, but, you would figure that it would become more popular as RIM releases new BlackBerry devices into the wild, unless, of course, BlackBerry App World doesn’t come pre-installed on new BlackBerry devices
Nokia N900 with the Apple iPhone, BlackBerry Bold/Storm 2, Nokia N97 Mini/N86/5800/E71, Palm Pre, Samsung i8910/Omnia II, Sony Ericsson Satio/Aino and…
Here are some shots of the N900 with some current high end phones. In Alphabetical Order: Apple iPhone BlackBerry Bold/Storm 2, Nokia N97 Mini/N86/5800/E71, Palm Pre, Samsung i8910/Omnia II, Sony Ericsson Satio/Aino and Toshiba TG01 Initially the intention was to give a jist of the size of the N900. But since I was snapping away in phone retail stores, I didn’t get appropriate angle shots so you can see how easy it is to be deceived by comparison photos unless you see them flat, centre and horizontal with comparisons of [layered] length, width and thickness. www.sizeasy.com/ helps if you want to compare phone sizes and you’ve got their dimension.
bbOSalert – OS Notifications App for BlackBerry is 50% off Today Only!
You may have seen bbOSalert before. It’s an app designed to notify you of official and leaked OS releases for your BlackBerry. Usually this app costs a one time fee of $2, but today only its on sale for 50% off. So if you want to stay on top of the latest OS releases then pick up a copy of bbOSalert today! Purchase bbOSalert for only $1 today only! Here’s a blurb from our store: Is your F5 button about to pop off of your keyboard? Or even worse, already gone
Found under: BlackBerry , Pearl , 9100 , Striker , , Dont get too excited all of a sudden as the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Striker hasnt been officially announced by RIM but it looks like the phone has found its way to eBay. The phone advertised on eBay is supposed to be a totally new unlocked unused BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Striker. Sure if you ask me theres no point getting the phone right now as RIM will eventually launch it at some point in the near future. The Buy It Now price is 3000 which is a lot to ask for a phone.
Research in Motion and eBay have teamed up to offer an official eBay app for the BlackBerry which is now available on BlackBerry App World . The eBay BlackBerry app, which is currently in beta, allows you to search, watch, bid, and purchase items via PayPal directly from your device. The eBay BlackBerry app also pushes notifications to you in real time letting you know if you’ve won an item, have been outbid, or if an listing is ending soon. The official eBay BlackBerry app is a free BlackBerry download, so, definitely check it out if you use eBay. Something tells me that this application is going to be somewhat of a hit. Official eBay App Now Available For BlackBerry is a post from: RIMarkable
New York Times Releases Free BlackBerry Application
The New York Times has released a free, full fledged BlackBerry application sponsored by UPS. Mobile continues to be a very popular way for Times readers to access our content,” Marc Frons, The New York Times Co.’s chief technology officer/digital operations, said in a statement. “With this new application for BlackBerry Smartphones, we are offering BlackBerry users with the latest models a faster, more dynamic and more personalized experience for reading up-to-the-minute news, analysis and opinion from NYTimes.com
For New BlackBerry Owners: Install The BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Congrats on the new BlackBerry, and welcome to the BlackBerry nation. I know with the holidays there are several new owners, and there’s some important advice I’m going to share that we take for granted and is many times overlooked. The importance of installing that disc that came with your phone, the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. That disc is crucial to your information, for syncing, backing it up, you name it
OtterBox introduces Commuter Series Case for BlackBerry Bold 9700
It certainty didn’t take long for the folks at OtterBox to get this one rolling! They’ve just introduced their Commuter Series cases for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. I say it every time but I’ve always been a huge fan of OtterBox products, and now I can protect my Bold. The OtterBox Commuter for Bold 9700 starts shipping today for $34.95 USD. Check out OtterBox.com for more details or to purchase. [via Accessorize Mobile ] You’re reading a story which originated at BlackBerrySync.com , Where you find BlackBerry News You Can Sync With…
AdMob’s latest Mobile Metrics Report focused on taking a look inside each operating system to analyze the distribution of requests coming from different handsets, instead of comparing smartphones platforms against each other as in previous reports. The report focused primarily on devices from RIM and devices running Android to determine the most popular handsets running each OS, in terms of mobile ad-requests. Since we all know the iPhone dominates AdMob’s mobile ad-network, it’s interesting to see how Blackberry and Android-based phones stack up in the realm of mobile marketing. In terms of the distribution of traffic from RIM devices, the 8300 Curve series and 8100 Pearl series still make up the majority of traffic. However newer devices such as the Tour and updated versions of the Curve (8900 and 8520) are generating an increasing percentage of RIM requests. The Flip (8220 and 8230), launched over a year ago, has not gained much traction and generated less than 2% of RIM traffic in October 2009. The first generation Storm generated 12% of requests and has seen its percentage share stay the same over the last year. What’s more interesting is data derived from Android-based ad-requests.
Research in Motion has updated BlackBerry Media Sync, the application that allows you to transfer media from iTunes to your BlackBerry, to version 3.0. The big to do in the BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 is the ability to sync pictures both to and from your BlackBerry device. Other features include: PC to BlackBerry sync: Add folders for syncing with option to optimize pictures for device Smart memory management: optimizes photo size, allowing for storage of more pictures on device BlackBerry to PC Import: Media Sync alerts users when new pictures are available to import when device is connected to PC (via pop-up on the pictures tab) Highlights of Music sync with BlackBerry Media Sync: Sync Options include specific playlists or random music iTunes & Windows Media Player compatible Supports all media capable BlackBerry smartphones BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 will be available today at 12:00 p.m.
SplashShopper can help manage your holiday shopping list
For some of you, this might be the last time you read BBGeeks before heading out for the holiday (well, maybe you’ll catch our feature on Seesmic later today). Thursday is Thanksgiving, and after that starts the mad dash holiday shopping season. Unless you’re an astute online shopper, that means dealing with crowds at every store. Your BlackBerry can help you organize that shopping, but that’s at a basic level. As we know, there are applications like StudentDocket that take that basic functionality to a more advanced level
Telstra Launches BlackBerry Bold 9700 In Australia
Telstra has launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in Australia. The 9700 will be available for $0 up front on a Mobile Plus business plan of $85 per month starting December 1st. Non-business users can pick the device for now for the low, low price of $999 AUD ($920 US). BlackBerry Bold 9700 features include: Blackberry Push email Track Pad Navigation GPS Navigation 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus Wi-Fi Blackberry Media Sync BigPond Mobile Services Picture Messaging (MMS) capability Email Mobile Internet capability Integrated MP3 Player GPRS capability Vibrating Alert PC Synchronisation Voice Dialing Get more information on the Telstra BlackBerry Bold here … Telstra Launches BlackBerry Bold 9700 In Australia is a post from: RIMarkable
There is a new BlackBerry Twitter Application on the block with a familiar name. Seesmic , the popular desktop Twitter client is now available for BlackBerry devices running OS 4.6 and higher. I’ve only had the opportunity to play around with Seesmic for BlackBerry for a short while, and, even though currently in beta (alpha for the Storm, Storm2, and Tour), Seesmic for BlackBerry is a pretty nifty BlackBerry Twitter client and has a many of the bells and whistles of other BlackBerry Twitter clients currently available. I really like how searches and lists saved in your Twitter account automatically appear in the Seesmic for BlackBerry Client. Seesmic for BlackBerry is a free BlackBerry download and you can pick it up by visiting www.seesmic.com from you devices browser. Seesmic Launches Twitter App For BlackBerry is a post from: RIMarkable
Seesmic Twitter client available for BlackBerry phones
Found under: BlackBerry , Twitter , Freeware , Client , Update , Seesmic one of the coolest desktop clients for Twitter has been released for BlackBerry phone. It brings you the ability to manage your Twitter account on the go using your phone and provides you with the ability view your friends status updates in an interface that is familiar and inspired by BlackBerrys own native applications. Seesmic for BlackBerry groups all your Twitter timelines into one simple application.
Is The Bold 9700 Worth It If You Already Have A Bold 9000?
I was just taking a look at the specs for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and there really isn’t much debate over it being the baddest physical QWERTY keyboard bearing BlackBerry available. Many would argue that it is the the best new BlackBerry available period. Personally, I give a slight edge to the BlackBerry Storm2, however, that is probably more personal preference than anything else. That being said, like with the BlackBerry Storm2 compared to the original Storm, I am having a hard time justifying the $200 bucks for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 if you already have the Bold 9000 and are pretty satisfied with it. I just don’t see where it does enough better than its predecessor to justify the expense. This is just one man’s opinion… What’s yours? Is The Bold 9700 Worth It If You Already Have A Bold 9000?
BlackBerry Bold 9700 Available Now From AT&T For $199.99
AT&T has recently announced the availability of the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 on its network. The handset is sold for $199.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate. Specs-wise, the 9700 is packed with a 2.4-inch 480 x 360 display, a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 624MHz processor, a 256MB flash memory, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a full QWERTY keyboard, a touch-sensitive optical trackpad, A-GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1500 mAh battery and runs on BlackBerry OS 5.0. [ AT&T via MobileWhack ]
The spanking new BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available via Verizon Wireless. It is actually the first full-QWERTY BlackBerry from Verizon to feature RIM’s new optical trackpad and OS 5.0. The smartphone has a 2.5-inch LCD display with a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 256MB of flash memory. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo Bluetooth, support for microSD cards and dedicated multimedia keys. Available in Black and Smoky Violet, the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 retails for $99.99 after a $100 mail in rebate.
Case-Mate FUEL for BlackBerry Tour 9630 Now Available!
Remember the FUEL Holster by Case-Mate? We took a look at it several months ago for the Bold. Today Case-Mate released a new FUEL holster for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. It’s available from Case-Mate.com for $79.99, and brings tons of extended battery life, plus durable holster to carry your device on the go. The Case-Mate FUEL for BlackBerry Tour provides: Talk time: up to 9 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Tour 9630 battery life Stand by time: up to 250 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Tour 9630 battery life Internet Use: up to 7 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Tour 9630 battery life Video Playback: up to 8 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Tour 9630 battery life Audio Playback: up to 24 additional hours beyond standard BlackBerry Tour 9630 battery life [via Accessorize Mobile ]
BlackBerry themes have been a prominent topic this week. It started on Wednesday when, as we do every other week, we reviewed three premium BlackBerry themes . Two of these were created using BlackBerry Theme Studio 5.0, so yesterday we went over how to create your own BlackBerry theme . I kiddingly urged someone to make me a custom theme, but I think I’ve found something to keep me occupied for a bit. Via BBCool , I found out that Bplay has launched a series of themes for cities around the world.
Facebook for BlackBerry Updated To Version 1.7.0.22
Facebook for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.7.0.22. There is no change log so chances are nothing major has been updated. The download on BlackBerry App World (at the time of this posting) hasn’t been updated yet, so, head over to http://www.blackberry.com/facebook to get the latest version. As always, Facebook for BlackBerry 1.7.0.22 is a free BlackBerry download. Download Facebook for BlackBerry 1.7.0.22 > > > Facebook for BlackBerry Updated To Version 1.7.0.22 is a post from: RIMarkable