There has been a lot of confusion regarding the state of two-way Gmail syncronisation in BlackBerry Internet Service 3.0 lately, but after seeing an official forum post, it all seems to make sense now. The official knowledgebase article for BIS 3.0 had the sync nowhere in the features list, and there’s nary a sign of…
Rhapsody readies offline access for iPhone app
Rhapsody is preparing an update for its streaming iPhone application that will enable users to access their music even when there’s no data connectivity. The previous versions enabled Rhapsody subscribers to stream their tunes on their device and it was somewhat of a surprise Apple let it on the platform because it does kind of…
Use BlackBerry to Find Cash Machines with ATM Hunter from MasterCard
For those needing some cold, hard money, MasterCard has released an ATM Hunter application for BlackBerry, allowing you to quickly home in on cash machines close to your GPS location, or within the area of a designated address. ATMs can be filtered based on what services you’re looking for: drive-through, 24-hour access, wheelchair access, and…
BerryBuzz Alert Utility Updated to Version 2.2
BerryBuzz, a cool little app from Bellshare GmbH that lets you ‘extend’ your default alert system, has been updated to version 2.2. Key additions in version 2.2 of BerryBuzz include: Support for backup and restore of settings to media card Support for BerryWeather and GoogleMail App Notifications will be canceled when messages are marked as…
TELUS Goes Live with OS 5.0.0.442 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700
TELUS BlackBerry Bold 9700 users, it’s time to get your OS update on. Over the weekend, TELUS launched a very official update for your OS, bringing the Bold 9700 up to 5.0.0.442. As per usual, be sure you backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you proceed. Remember, this is an official OS…
Verizon to Charge BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express Users?
At Mobile World Congress, RIM announced a new BlackBerry corporate product called BES Express, meant to bring core enterprise mobility services usually associated with their premium enterprise server to small and medium businesses for free. There was some worry that this move would grind on carriers, who would lose out on juicy dollars from BES…
Android market share sees biggest growth in mobile OS space, Windows Mobile takes a tumble
Comscore released their Mobile OS market share for October to January. Windows Mobile was the biggest loser, and Android seemed to pick up almost everything it lost. RIM and Apple also both saw gains. RIM is still the leader in the OS space, holding 43% of the total market in the U.S. The iPhone gained…
BlackBerry Slider Caught on Camera Again
It’s more than likely that the last batch of BlackBerry slider pictures left you unsatisfied, so here’s a fresh serving, showing the device side-by-side with the BlackBerry Curve 8900,and the rear, complete with the door off. Sure, it puts on a few millimeters for being in two parts, but as you can see, the difference…
BlackBerry 9650 Bold User Manual Leaked
Hot on the heels of rumours of an impending May release, the manual for the BlackBerry 9650 has leaked out, settling once and for all that yes, it will be called the Bold and not the Tour. Taking a quick flip through the PDF, features like OS 5.0, Wi-Fi and GPS, but not much else…
Sprint grabs ESPN Mobile
No football, no problem. Sprint has just inked a deal to get ESPN Mobile TV on its handsets. The news comes a few days after rival Verizon Wireless intercepted NFL Mobile in a deal reportedly worth $720 million, and it will bring Sprint users a wide variety live programming and sports entertainment. Sprint originally said…