Here’s a cool one for BlackBerry users! Looks like Thumbplay is out of private beta, and is now available as a public beta in App World! Available for the Curve 8900, Bold 9000 and 9700, Tour 9630 and the Storm 9530/9550, Thumbplay offers unlimited on-demand access to any kind of music you want. Their database…
‘Gift This App’ Feature Now Available in the App Store
Yesterday a big feature enhancement hit iTunes for those that have been wanting to ‘gift’ apps. Apple has added the ability for customers to send an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad app to another as a gift via iTunes. Excellent. To do so all you need to do is click the dropdown next to the…
Dropbox App for Android Coming Soon!
Anyone that uses the Dropbox service AND packs an Android-powered device will be tickled pink about this. Apparently, the file-syncing service Dropbox is very close to launching a new Android app… and it will pack quite a few nifty features. View files from your device, upload new files and share them, even watch movies or…
‘I Make My Case’ Service from Case-mate Now Available for the Bold 9700 and Curve 8520
Among the first of what will surely be many cases, accessories and other gadgetry to hit us via CTIA, Case-mate has announce their new ‘I Make My Case’ service for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 8520. The service is quite cool. All you need to do it head on over to imakemycase.com/blackberry and select…
It’s BOGO Time at Virgin Mobile Canada
A quick deal to tell you about for those in Virgin Mobile Canada’s coverage area. Looks like they’re running a Buy-One Get-One promotion on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 (in black and purple), the LG Bliss and Samsung Vice. Buy any one of these devices, and get another for free. Sure, you’ll need to sign up…
BlackBerry OS Updates: OS 5.0.0.411 Available for the Curve 8900, OS 5.0.0.626 for the Curve 8530
Over the weekend I noticed a few OS updates that BlackBerry users may want to take note of. I’ve included the download links at the bottom of this post, but will continue to give you the skinny on device and OS right here. First off we have OS 5.0.0.411 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This…
Koodo Mobile Discounts Entire Lineup by $50
No, they haven’t gone crazy, but if you’re looking for a new device and Koodo Mobile serves your area, it may be time to give them a looksee. All of their devices have been discounted a cool $50, which means all of the devices in their lineup can now be picked up for $0 on…
Teen Gets Carpal Tunnel, Wants iPhone to Ease the Pain
I’m starting to thing today’s youngsters need to do wrist exercises, not only because of the time spent at computers these days, but for the time spent emailing and texting friends from our beloved smartphones. Take today’s case-in-point, 16-year-old Annie Levitz from Mundelein, Illinois. The teenager had been feeling numbness and pain in her hands,…
RIM Announces BlackBerry Storm2 for India
The good folks in India will have a new BlackBerry to get their hands on real soon. Which model? Well, if for some reason you missed the headline, I’m talking about the SurePress-packing BlackBerry Storm2. The Storm2 features RIM’s 5.0 touchscreen operating system, SurePress technology, a 3.2″ display (360×480), 3.2 MP camera with video, 256MB…
Quickie: Fido Launches Motorola W388 Renew+ in White
Over the weekend, the good folks at Fido added to their lineup, in the form of a new color variation. They’ve added the Motorola W388 Renew+ in White. Previously available in ‘Charcoal’ only, the W388 Renew+ is a ‘green’ device to say the very least. It’s made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastics, and the housing…