by Rod on September 2, 2010
One of my favorite features of the BlackBerry has been the activity log. It provides you a view into what you have done with each of your contacts over time. For example you can see call history, SMS/MMS history, email communication, and other types of communication that register with the activity log, like Google Talk. The iPhone and Android both have lacked this historical communication view available only on the BlackBerry. Granted, the BlackBerry has been designed for business users who desire features like this, but I was excited to see Apple added this functionality into iOS 4. [click to continue…]
by Rod on September 1, 2010
I have but one word to describe the image above, irony. There is no way in hell RIM can believe calling the phone Style will some how cast a reality distortion field on everyone to believe this is anything other than UGLY. I was actually crying when I wrote this post, it takes a lot of laughing to produce tears people.
Irony - the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
This is the heart of the problem with RIM, they are failing to hear the market. Apple today blew so many away with design and RIM delivers "style". Who is this Stylish to? Please someone tell me. Either this is a executive decision or someone needs to be shown the door. Style my @$$. This is the worlds biggest momma joke. Oh this will be running BlackBerry 6 so there is something good.
[Source CB]
by Rod on August 31, 2010
Blackberry Curve 9330 users there was a leaked OS today. These download links only last for a couple hours so please download now and decide if you want to install later.
Brent wrote a great article about how to use Shrink-OS. Shrink-OS is designed to remove unwanted components of the installer to make more memory available to install your favorite blackberry apps or just increase performance.
DISCLAIMER: THIS LEAKED BLACKBERRY OS IS NOT SUPPORTED BY YOUR CARRIER, RESEARCH IN MOTION, OR SIMPLEMOBILEREVIEW. INSTALL AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, BACK UP YOUR DEVICE.
Download Curve 9330 OS 5.0.0.912 from
[Source BBLeaks]
by Rod on August 26, 2010
Trillian for BlackBerry is available in BlackBerry App World for $4.99. Trillian on the desktop has been a favorite for many that use multiple IM products through out the day. Trillian allows you to connect to Windows Live Messenger, Facebook Chat, Yahoo, AIM/ICQ, Google Talk, MySpace, Astra or Jabber. It provides and all in one IM client for those that want a consolidated window for IM. I have never been a Trillian fan on the desktop but on a mobile device where resources are limited this is a good alternative to running multiple IM clients. I wonder if BB users will need this of if they just result to BBM, SMS, and Email when mobile. [click to continue…]
by Rod on August 24, 2010
The thing that has always kept me a loyal DirecTV customer has been the NFL Sunday Ticket. This in part because of the DirecTV Superfan Mobile App. I have owned a lot of mobile devices in recent years like the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android. I know Chris used the app on Windows Phone. The NFL Superfan app has been a way for me to watch almost any game when mobile. I have even streamed NFL games when sitting with customers for dinner in Europe, I admit the phone was under the table. Ok, maybe not, but it was a good conversation piece. [click to continue…]
by Rod on August 19, 2010
BlackBerry App World 2.0 is about to start the mass rollout. RIM is highlighting many of the new features of App World 2.0 on their site. Hopefully usability is something they will fix because App World has not been as useful as many 3rd Party app stores. Get your copy of App World 2.0
Credit Card and Wireless Billing Option
In addition to using Paypal you can now bill to a credit card or to your wireless carrier [click to continue…]
by Rod on August 19, 2010
Someone should slap or at very least fire the person at Sprint the negotiated for this UGLY BlackBerry Flip phone. The BlackBerry 9670 is a flip hone with a QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, GPS, 5 megapixel camera, 360x400 internal display, 240x320 external display, and ships with a 8GB micro SD card. I suspect it will run the underpowered 624 MHz processor in the Bold 9650 and Torch 9800. I just cannot find anything good to say about this device, it just look like it belongs in the 90s.
[Source BGR]
by Robb on August 19, 2010
Facebook for BlackBerry 1.8.0.49 is now available and ready for download in BlackBerry App World. The update to one of the most popular BlackBerry applications of all time looks a lot like the older version, however, is noticeably faster. Facebook 1.8 also allows you to upload videos right from your BlackBerry.
You can pick up Facebook for BlackBerry 1.8 in BlackBerry App World or download OTA from http://www.blackberry.com/facebook.
by Rod on August 17, 2010
You can pay $199 for the BlackBerry Torch at the AT&T Store or buy the BlackBerry Torch is only $99 at Amazon. The $99 deal applies to new contracts and contract extensions for individuals. If you are going to buy the BlackBerry Torch why not save $100 and buy at Amazon vs AT&T. Most tech reviews say it is a the device is a better BlackBerry so if you are looking to upgrade it is worth consideration. [click to continue…]
by Rod on August 12, 2010
Something I am always shocked to hear asked is “how do I add a password to my mobile phone”. If you have ever lost a mobile phone you probably only realized the value of using a passcode once the device has been misplaced. For me there are a couple things I always have setup initially on my phones and that is passcode setup and remote wipe.
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