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Swiss Manager Pro for Symbian S60 reaches version 3.0

By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 3:20 AM PST
In Applications, Symbian

Swiss Manager Pro 3.0 for Symbian S60

CellPhoneSoft’s Swiss Manager Pro used to be one of the top utility apps for the Symbian UIQ platform. For quite some time now, the mobile software company is also known for its S60 apps and their latest such application is Swiss Manager Pro 3.0.

As you may recall, this “composite utility” (as they like to call it) features enhanced memory and task management, detailed system information, and a fully fledged file manager. Additional features include memory cleanup functions, floating menu for instant access to all major services, Favorite/Recent list for quick applications launch, and more.

Swiss Manager Pro is compatible with all Symbian S60 smartphones, working equally well on keypad-based phones and on the latest touchscreen devices, like the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N97 and X6, the Samsung i8910 (Omnia HD), and the Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Satio…

Snappy is a perfect app for paparazzos with jailbroken iPhones

By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 3:15 AM PST
In Applications, iPhone

Snappy is a perfect application for iPhone-ownin’ paparazzos around the globe. The idea is launch the camera in shortest time possible and quickly snap a photo (of a celebrity?). Snappy is ready to shoot in just 1-2 seconds, requiring users only to tap and hold the status bar from anywhere, application and lock screen included.

Unfortunately (or not), it’s a jailbreak thing only, meaning you’ll need to fully unlock your beloved handset prior to installing Snappy. The price is $1.99 and you can grab it from the Cydia store.

And now the video, as screenshots can’t tell the full story. Enjoy! ;)

[Via: JustAnotherIphoneBlog]

Opera State of the Mobile Web October 2009: 39.6 million people accessed 17.2 billion pages

By Stefan Constantinescu on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 12:31 AM PST
In Applications, Services

operamini5betass Opera State of the Mobile Web October 2009: 39.6 million people accessed 17.2 billion pages

As we near the end of the month, it is time to read the latest “State of the Mobile Web” from Opera. Thanks to Opera Mini’s server-client architecture, the Opera folks in Norway have the ability to provide detailed analytics and insight as to what is popular in various parts of the world. This month’s episode focuses on Latin America, but let us focus on the global statistics:

  • Opera saw double digit growth in unique users, pages viewed and data consumed
  • There are now 39.6 million Opera Mini users, 11.3% more than September 2009, and 155% more compared to October 2008
  • Those users viewed 17.2 billion websites, up 14.8% compared to last month, and up 238% compared to October 2008
  • Opera’s server pumped out 250.8 TB, 16% more than last month, and 233% more than October 2008
  • The top 10 countries for Opera Mini usage are (in order): Russia, Indonesia, India, China, Ukraine, South Africa, United States, United Kingdom, Poland and Vietnam

We’re still waiting for Opera Mini 5 to get out of beta. It’s by far one of the best browsers on the market, and it’s my browser of choice on my Nokia (NYSE: NOK) E71. That’s right, even with Opera 10 Mobile available for Symbian devices, I still prefer the J2ME Opera Mini 5 beta. Read my review to find out why I love it so much. Hint: SPEED.

New York Times Goes Live with Free BlackBerry App

By James Falconer on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 12:15 AM PST
In Applications, BlackBerry

blackberry nyt New York Times Goes Live with Free BlackBerry App

Like many (including my bud Ronen over at BerryReview), I could have sworn the New York Times already had a BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) App available for download. Guess I was wrong. The app I must have been thinking about was/is for the iPhone (I have it installed on my iPhone), and it’s a pretty darn good news app. All of the Times offerings to this point have been desktop shortcuts.

If the iPhone edition is any indicator, the BlackBerry edition should be solid for anyone wanting to get their fill of the Times. Articles are downloaded to your Berry’s memory for offline viewing, which is kind of handy. Especially if you find yourself in a ‘dead zone’ with no network coverage. Content is also optimized for your BlackBerry’s screen resolution, for optimal viewing and ease of use.

To check it out, head on over to http://www.nytimes.com/bbapp from your BlackBerry, or read more from your desktop here. The New York Times BlackBerry App is available for the Tour, Storm, Bold and Curve 8900.

Note: You can check out the New York Times for iPhone App right here (iTunes link).

[Via: EditorandPublisher]

Touch DJ launches for iPhone

By Ben Robinson on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 5:09 PM PST
In Announcements, Applications

Touch DJ by Amidio Inc is apparently now for sale, and is claiming to be the first and only real MP3 DJ mixing app available for the iPhone.
It offers realtime independent manipulation of 2 MP3/M4A files, including scratching, looping, positioning, equalization, effects and and pitching.
Traditionally iPhone and iPod Touch have only one stereo audio output which broadens the possibility of using them as a DJ device. Touch DJ overcomes this limitation by offering innovative and unique way of deejaying which doesn’t require additional headphones for prelistening to the tracks.
The technology is called “visual mixing” and it places the graphic display of the track waveforms next to each other. The low-bass (kick) parts are detected and rendered in different color compared to the rest sonic frequencies, making beatmatching as easy as adjusting the tracks position and pitch so that the kick parts become visually matched. Simple, but devastatingly effective!
As a former DJ myself, I can say there is sound logic here, and I can’t wait to get my paws on it and review it! In the meantime you can find it on the Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) Store by searching for Touch DJ, and then paying £11.99 to download it.

touchdj Touch DJ launches for iPhoneTouch DJ by Amidio Inc is apparently now for sale, and is claiming to be the first and only real MP3 DJ mixing app available for the iPhone. It offers realtime independent manipulation of 2 MP3/M4A files, including scratching, looping, positioning, equalization, effects and and pitching.

Traditionally iPhone and iPod Touch have only one stereo audio output which broadens the possibility of using them as a DJ device. Touch DJ overcomes this limitation by offering innovative and unique way of deejaying which doesn’t require additional headphones for prelistening to the tracks.

The technology is called “visual mixing” and it places the graphic display of the track waveforms next to each other. The low-bass (kick) parts are detected and rendered in different color compared to the rest sonic frequencies, making beatmatching as easy as adjusting the tracks position and pitch so that the kick parts become visually matched. Simple, but devastatingly effective!

As a former DJ myself, I can say there is sound logic here, and I can’t wait to get my paws on it and review it! In the meantime you can find it on the Apple Store by searching for Touch DJ, and then paying £11.99 to download it.

Also, if this App floats your boat immediately on reading the story, then click below to watch the video:

1Password Pro for iPhone available for FREE on AppStore!

By Will Park on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 11:31 AM PST
In Announcements, Applications, iPhone, iPhone OS

1password pro 1 1Password Pro for iPhone available for FREE on AppStore!Do you have bunch of different logins and passwords that you have to remember? Maybe all those pot brownies and bong hits in college destroyed your working memory. Whatever the case, you’re probably in need of a solid password manager app for your iPhone. Lucky for you, 1Password Pro for iPhone is now available for FREE on the AppStore.

1Password Pro is a special edition version of the award-winning password app on the iPhone. It saves your usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, notes and other sensitive information so that you don’t have to worry about remembering your password. 1Password will even log you into websites with a single tap.

1Password Pro was $4.99, but the price has been completely slashed for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s now free and ready for your download. Even if your memory hasn’t vanished up in a cloud of skunky goodness, 1Password will probably make your life a lot easier.

Did we mention it’s free?

1Password Pro [iTunes link]

Bing Available on More BlackBerrys

By Simon Sage on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 10:03 AM PST
In Applications, BlackBerry, Mobile Web, Productivity

BlackBerry Bing2 Bing Available on More BlackBerrysAside from being preloaded on the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm2 and getting rolled out on the original Storm, Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)’s search engine, Bing, is continuing its spread on mobile. An over the air download link for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 version has bubbled up, the 8530 Curve2 is apparently preloaded with it (though I don’t see it on my unit), and a knowledgebase article is talking about new features in the 8300-, 8500- and 8800-series. If you haven’t tried it yet, Bing offers voice-enabled search, GPS-enabled local search and directions, suggested results as you type, and top news. Windows Mobile and BlackBerry seem to be getting the royal treatment right now, but it would be pretty interesting to see Bing on Android at some point. Obviously Google (NSDQ: GOOG) will be ruling the web search roost for some time still, but considering Bing’s recent partnership with Wolfram|Alpha, Microsoft will at least be able to offer an interesting alternative. To see if you can nab it on your device, head to m.bing.com/download from your mobile browser.

[Bing via BerryReview]

BlackBerry Media Sync Updated to 3.0, Now with Two-Way Picture Sync

By Simon Sage on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 9:24 AM PST
In Applications, BlackBerry, Multimedia

BlackBerry MediaSync3 BlackBerry Media Sync Updated to 3.0, Now with Two Way Picture SyncRIM’s desktop app for syncing up your BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM)’s media card with iTunes and Windows Media Player has just been updated to version 3.0, now allowing two-way picture syncing. That means not only will your pictures be automatically offloaded to a particular folder, but if you’ve taken some nice pictures with a real camera and want to have them on your BlackBerry, they’ll be pulled in. Of course, those pictures might be a little large for your media card, so you can opt to have them mobile-optimized. If you’re anything like me, you’ll let your mobile pictures pile up on the memory card for awhile until it strikes you to sideload the pictures onto your desktop, and then you’ve got a sizeable backlog to organize and upload; hopefully Media Sync mitigates some of that hassle into manageable chunks. To get started, go ahead and download the updated BlackBerry Media Sync for free over here.

Rogers and Fido Release ‘My Account’ iPhone Apps

By James Falconer on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7:51 AM PST
In Applications, Rogers, iPhone

rogers myaccount app Rogers and Fido Release My Account iPhone Apps

Rogers (NYSE: RCI), together with their discount carrier Fido have launched their very own iPhone apps. Dubbed ‘My Account’, the apps are both available for free, and give you access to your Rogers or Fido account any time of day. Check out your voice, data and message usage, view your account balance, make payments, and a lot more. To run these apps you’ll need at least OS 3.0, and yes, the app is available in both English and French.

Hit up the iTunes links below to download or for more information:

[Via: MobileSyrup]

Pandora Radio for BlackBerry Updated to 1.1.2.1

By James Falconer on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7:28 AM PST
In Applications, BlackBerry, Mobile Music, Streaming

Pandora update 1121 Pandora Radio for BlackBerry Updated to 1.1.2.1Mobile Radio lovers with a BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) on their hip will want to take note of a Pandora Radio update. A new and very incremental version has been released for BlackBerry, moving the app to version 1.1.2.1. If you’ve never used Pandora before, it’s quite the powerful radio app. Check ‘er out.

As per usual, no changelog was made available with this incremental update… But I’d have to suspect the usual bevy of tweaks and bug fixes have been addressed to help make your experience that much better.

You can grab the latest version from your BlackBerry via Pandora.com.

[Via: BerryReview]