Chad over at Themes4BB sent me a little note with some of the latest and greatest in his BlackBerry Theme collection this morning. One that caught my eye was the Berry, My Hero theme. If you’ve ever wanted to combine the best of BlackBerry OS with the look and feel of Android (with Sense UI),…
MTS Set to Launch BlackBerry Curve 8530
Looks like the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is due to make an appearance on one of my local carriers, MTS. I have to admit, most of my colleagues in the area are on Rogers or TELUS, but a few here and there still rock the MTS contract, so if you want the latest iteration of the…
Bluetooth Support Added to ‘The Missing Sync’ for Android
A quick update here for Android device users currently packing ‘The Missing Sync’ to help sync all files and contacts. The developers at Mark/Space have just let me know that Bluetooth support is now available in ‘The Missing Sync’ for Android. In the new version (1.2) you can sync your contacts, files, music, media and…
Sony Ericsson ‘Naite’ Candybar Available for Consumption at Fido
Having popped up on the Sony Ericsson Canada website earlier in the week, I wasn’t surprised at all to notice the Naite is now live and very available on Fido for $25 on a 2-year contract or $150 contract-free. The Naite is a candybar featuring a 2.2″ QVGA 240×320 display, 2MP camera with 2.5 digital…
OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 Now Available via Sprint
Not sure how I missed this one, but apparently Sprint released OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 via the Desktop Manager last week. While that’s awesome in its own right, now you can grab onto the same OS from the BlackBerry Software Downloads page. If you’re runnin’ a Tour 9630 me thinks it is…
Motorola Giving Away a Free Car Mount to TELUS Milestone Customers
Earlier today the Motorola Milestone was launched on TELUS, and I couldn’t have been happier. Throughout the day I found myself surfing back to the TELUS site, just to bask in the glory that is, the Milestone. The more I think about it, the more I dig the device, and at $199, me thinks it…
Reminder: BlackBerry ‘Small Screens, Big Dreams’ Webinar Starting Shortly
Attention BlackBerry Developers. In case you missed notice of this, RIM is holding a webinar, titled ‘Small Screens, Big Dreams: a Detail-Oriented Approach to User Interface Design‘. This isn’t a ‘must attend’, but is certainly a smart choice of any BlackBerry developer to sit down and check out. It’s going to be presented by Brian…
Motorola Renew+ Set For Launch on Fido Any Day Now
Although not available YET, look for the Motorola W388 Renew+ to be ready for prime time any day now. Fido has added the device to their website, even though the product is listed as ‘not in stock’… for now. When it does become official, look for it to go for the more than reasonable price…
Quickie: Cellular South Offering Gold Medal Text Alerts
Staying on the Olympic tip, I noticed something in Cellular South’s Twitter feed this morning that some may want to take advantage of. Cellular South customers can receive Olympic Gold Medal alerts on their device by texting ‘MEDAL’ to 51515. Of course, the standard messaging rates apply here. Not sure if I’d actually ever need…
HedoneDesign Winter Olympics 2010 BlackBerry Theme
The 2010 Winter Olympics are in full-swing. Being the proud Canadian that I am, I want to congratulate Alexandre Bilodeau for his gold medal winning performance on the moguls the other day. He’s the first Canadian to win a gold medal on Canadian soil… EVER! Well done, Alex. *Tip of the Cap* Now that I’ve…