If this leaked document found is accurate we could be seeing BlackBerry 6 coming to the Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Curve 9330 in the coming weeks. Although the document does not say if this is BlackBerry 6 or just a BlackBerry 5 update one can only hope. I am currently running a leaked version of BlackBerry 6 on my 9650. I wonder if they will release the OS before I ditch the BlackBerry in favor of Windows Phone 7.
[Via CB]
[Source AndroidCentral]
We know that there are a lot of new BlackBerry users that just got a device over the holidays. Here is a list of 10 BlackBerry applications that new and old BlackBerry users alike should check out.
- Poynt — All in one local location based search
- Google Maps
- Pandora — Internet music streaming app
- BerryReader – Fully synced Google Reader client
- Evernote — Cloud based note taking application
- DropBox – Cloud based file storage and sharing application
- Tether — Use your BlackBerry’s data connection to get your laptop on the internet
- KaGlom – Bubble Popping / Tetris style game
- Google Mobile App — Adds Google voice search to your BlackBerry
- BerryBuzz – Adds custom alerts and LED colors to your BlackBerry
[Via RIMarkable]
As today’s RIMarkable Store Deal of the Day, Tether for BlackBerry, arguably the best solution for using your BlackBerry devices mobile broadband connection to get your laptop, PC or Mac, onto the internet without a monthly fee, is on 50% off the regular price.
Tether for BlackBerry Features:
- Internet Anywhere: You can use Tether anywhere you can make phone calls.
- Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
- Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
- No Tethering Fees: Tether uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.)
- All BlackBerries: Tether is compatible with all BlackBerries.
- All Carriers: Tether has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
- PC & Mac: Tether works on both PCs and Macs.
Head over to RIMarkable to get more information on the Tether for BlackBerry 50% Off Sale…
Probably the Tablet Device we talk about the most is the BlackBerry playbook. I guess at this point the thing we are looking for is if this will be a viable Tablet. And more importantly will this than trickle down to a Blackberry phone. BGR.com was given a nice hands on demo and I have to say that I am impressed with what I saw. [click to continue…]
Xobni for BlackBerry, one of my favorite BlackBerry applications, and, one that even Rod is starting to come around on, is having a pretty awesome holiday sale. For a limited time, you can get, in my opinion, the best contact management app available on the the BlackBerry for just $1.99, 80% off the regular price.
Xobni for BlackBerry features include:
- Automatically created profiles for every person with whom you’ve ever communicated. Complete with photos, contact info, recent emails, calls, texts, info from LinkedIn/Facebook and more.
- Ranked by importance. The people you communicate with the most are at the top.
- Lightning fast search by name or company name shows each person’s profile.
- Instant access to all your Xobni Contacts in the BlackBerry® compose screen.
- Xobni scans all new emails; creating profiles and adding contact info real-time.
- Access all your Xobni Contacts in the BlackBerry® compose screen.
- Click an email address in Xobni to instantly send an email.
- Click-to-call for any contact in Xobni.
- Schedule or view past meetings, for your Xobni contacts with one-click to the BlackBerry® Calendar.
- Xobni is connected with LinkedIn, Facebook and your email social network.
- Xobni displays and ranks your top contacts based on those frequently emailed.
If you use a BlackBerry and have a lot of contacts, you will definitely want to check out the Xobni for BlackBerry Holiday Sale.
Download Xobni for BlackBerry for $1.99
Research in Motion (RIM) maker of the BlackBerry is having and action packed news week. Today RIM has confirmed the acquistion of Swedish UI design company TAT. Considering RIM has been knocked over the past couple years over the User Interface of the BlackBerry OS you can suspect TAT will make a huge impact on the BlackBerry PlayBook and the flagship BlackBerry smartphone. [click to continue…]
After an 18 month beta period UberTwitter 1.0 has been officially released. UberTwitter is one of, if not, the best third party Twitter Clients available on the BlackBerry, just, recently, for the iPhone.
New UberTwitter 1.0 Features:
- Rich Facebook Posting – Optionally post your tweets directly to Facebook from your device. Pictures and location show up in your stream as rich media previews.
- Bit.ly Pro – You asked and we delivered, now you can configure your own Bit.ly Pro account and track your own URL shortened links and take advantage of the advanced features that Bit.ly provides including the use of custom shortened URLs of your choosing.
- Dismissible Ads – For those of you on touch screen devices with the Ad supported version, you can dismiss the ad at the bottom of the screen to give you more screen space.
You can download UberTwitter 1.0 here: http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php
It is difficult to argue the logic of buying 5 OEM BlackBerry Stereo Headsets considering they only cost $2.60 with free shipping. If ever there was a pair of headsets that you can consider a throw away item. No matter the price of headsets at some point every wired headset will develop a short in a cable. I currently spend $40 on my VModa Vibe II and I am thinking of trying the ZAGGsmartbuds (Black with mic)
at $50.
This style ear bud does not fit in my ear but if they did I would likely buy several pairs. If nothing else you could give a friend these ear buds as a gift. No doubt this is a stocking stuffer
Check out the Stereo BlackBerry Headsets $2.60 on Amazon with free shipping
It looks like RIMarkable is holding another Tether for BlackBerry sale. For a limited time you can get Tether, an application that allows your BlackBerry to serve its internet connection to your PC or Mac, essentially making your device into a Blackberry modem, is on sale for $24.99, 50% off the regular price.
If you have a BlackBerry and a laptop, Tether for BlackBerry is one application that you will want to check out. Head over to RIMarkable.com for more information about the sale, or, just pick Tether up at TetherforBlackBerry.com.