Just a quick OS update notification here for the Storm2 9520 users out there. Looks like OS 5.0.0.436 has gone official on multiple carriers, as listed below. If you’re rockin’ the 9520 and decide to update, be sure to backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you install. After installation, be sure to…
WorldMate Live Plugs Travellers into LinkedIn
In their latest version, WorldMate Live has included some new functionality with professional social network, LinkedIn. Basically, this would broadcast your travel plans to all of your connections so they have an opportunity to meet up with you if the opportunity’s there. Even if you don’t have the time to check your LinkedIn feeds to…
Craigslist Mobile for BlackBerry Arrives in App World
The Craigslist Mobile App for BlackBerry is now available in App World. We all knew it was coming, so this should prove to be absolutely no surprise! Pricing-in at $4.99, Craigslist Mobile for BlackBerry is the optimal method of using Craigslist while on-the-go. Search, browse and bookmark posts… Plus you can also reply to posts,…
T-Mobile Trackball Replacement Program Delayed
Remember the T-Mobile BlackBerry Trackball replacement program I told you about a little while ago? The program was slated to offer owners of the BlackBerry Pearl 8100/8120 and Curve 8320 free trackball replacement… as long as the device was purchased through T-Mobile. Last I heard, the program was set to kick off on February 15th.…
Alltel Goes Live with OS 5.0.0.419 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630
Yet another OS 5.0.0.419 update for BlackBerry Tour 9630 owners. First, we had an initial update via Sasktel, followed by TELUS. I may have missed a release or two in between, but as far as I know, this latest update via Alltel is the most recent. Good news for Tour 9630 owners on Alltel for…
iPhone Fanboy’s Descent into Foursquare Madness Captured in Comic
One of my old favourite gaming webcomics, PvP Online, has been doing a few strips about mobile check-in apps like Foursquare and Gowalla. Brent, the resident Apple fanboy and general snob, claims mayorship of the nearby coffee shop, only to be ousted by teenage coworker and BlackBerry-user, Francis. I’ve been following these kinds of apps…
BlackBerry Operating System Spotted Running on Nokia E71, 5700
Anyone remember the BlackBerry Application Suite, a project at RIM designed to replace Connect by emulating the BlackBerry operating system (and services) on other devices? Well, either some clever Chinese hackers have figured out a way to fake what looks like BlackBerry assets onto other phones, or BAS has actually moved to Nokia devices, shown here…
BlackBerry 9650 Tour Visual Voicemail Leaked, Heralds Verizon Release?
A clever tester has spotted the installation file for the Visual Voicemail app for the upcoming (but unannounced) BlackBerry 9650 Tour, also known as the Essex. If you’re quick, you can nab it now before it gets taken down, though unless you’re some leet haxxzor who can look around in the code and find something…
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Spotted On the Town… Again
The Pearl 9100 ‘Stratus’ is getting more than its fair share of face time. In fact, for an unreleased device, we’ve already caught it on video (here and here), spotted it rocking T-Mo and WIND 3G bands, and got a glimpse of it via the typical Mr. Blurrycam photos here, here… and here. Lots of…
Get Ready for the Superbowl with the Colts and Saints Themes for BlackBerry
Football fans (especially Colts and Saints fans), it’s time to saddle up an get ready for an awesome Superbowl weekend. Can’t wait for the game myself… Going to be an excellent showdown with lots of offense. If you carry a BlackBerry, you can show the Colts or Saints your support by installing one of two…