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Gwabbit, a BlackBerry and Outlook application that automatically detects new contact information in e-mails, was one of the most interesting third-party solutions we saw at WES, but it looks like they’ve got some competition. Anagram is a little less automated, as you have to copy the information then issue a capture command from the BlackBerry menu, but has the added bonus of being free. Copying actually allows the system to be more flexible, since you can nab information not only from e-mails, but web sites and documents as well. On top of that, Anagram can also handle meetings and generate calendar items based on the information you copy. Premium versions for Outlook, SalesForce and NetSuite are also available, but nothing for Mac. The FAQ tells us why:
Why isn’t there a Mac version?
Our overworked developers are kept in cages at night and fed gruel. Morale is low and we’re having trouble convincing them to take on the project.
Awesome. Considering Gwabbit’s asking $10/year for their nearly identical service, I think I may have to side with Anagram. Grab it now for free!
[MiBlackBerry via BerryReview]
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Simon Sage
Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.
