Just a quickie here for BlackBerry users. BlackBerry Desktop Manager has been updated, to version 5.0.1.37. You can grab the update via BlackBerry. If you’ve never used the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (BDM) before, it’s a handy tool that lets you sync and organize all of your media, your apps, manage multiple devices, run backups and…
BlackBerry App World Debuts in the Philippines
Woohoo! BlackBerry App World is spreading fast, gotta love it when new folks are introduced to a whole new world of BlackBerry Apps. Today the congratulations and *high five* has to go to the folks in the Philippines, as App World is now live and rockin’ in the country. Both free and paid apps were…
Fido BlackBerry Curve 8520’s for Free in Toronto
Looks like Fido is running a pretty darn good promo for folks in the greater Toronto area, but it ends at the conclusion of this month… So if you’re a Torontonian looking for a new BlackBerry, better act fast. The deal is for a BlackBerry Curve 8520. Pop on over to Fido and get one…
Vlingo for BlackBerry Updated to Version 4.5 with ‘SafeReader’ Functionality
Announced today at CTIA, Vlingo has announced its latest version of their app for BlackBerry… with a new, and very cool feature named ‘SafeReader’. With the new feature, BlackBerry users can easily ‘digest’ incoming messages via a completely hands-free solution. We all know texting while driving is a big no-no, and SafeReader is an awesome…
BlackBerry OS Leak Roundup
Seems like we’ve been noticing a heck of a lot of BlackBerry OS leaks over the past few days. I wonder what the deal is… funny how these leaks hit us in bunches. At any rate, if you’re packing an 8900, 9000, 9630, 9700 or 9520, I’ve got an OS update for you. I’ve compiled…
Bolt 2.0 busts out tabbed browsing
Bitstream has just launched Bolt 2.0 and the upgraded browser now supports tabbed browsing to go along with its ability to stream videos to BlackBerry smartphones and feature phones. Like Opera, Bolt uses server-side compression technology to deliver web content to the handsets. Unlike Opera, Bolt is Webkit-based and it also complies to more standards.…
Twitter for BlackBerry Update List Leaked?
The official BlackBerry Twitter client has been in a pseudo-closed beta for over a month now, and many are antsy to get their mitts on the final product, both those who haven’t tried it and those who are using it and want to see what’s updated. Luckily, this awkwardly-translated list of supposed feature updates gives…
Thumbplay for BlackBerry Now Available in App World as Public Beta
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…
‘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…