On the BlackBerry scene over the past little while, there have been rumors that a new BlackBerry Pearl may sneak into the marketplace… In fact, we’ve been hearing about the Pearl 9100 since late November. There might even be an announcement at CES 2010. That’s what I’ve heard. Of course, this is all rumor and…
BlackBerry OS Roundup: Bold 9000, Storm2, Tour 9630 Touched with OS Goodness
Has been a somewhat busy last 24 hours on the BlackBerry OS scene. A few new builds have managed to leak out… most importantly the Bold 9000 OS (that I mentioned earlier) is an official release from Bell. That’s all well and good if you’re on a Bold 9000, but below is some more BlackBerry…
Viper SmartStart Coming to BlackBerry
You might remember SmartStart for iPhone, an app which let you pop the trunk, lock the doors, hit the panic alarm, and start your car remotely. Well, Viper is coming to BlackBerry in Q1 and will be showed it off at CES this week. The app itself will be free on App World, but the…
Elecite Plasma Theme Now Available for $6.99
Elecite, one of my favorite design houses for BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Themes has released a new animated background theme… the first of its kind. The theme features a pulsating background, which can be turned off or on at any time (thankfully!). With this theme installed, you’ll also get some very custom notifications and multiple custom…
OS 5.0.0.411 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 Available from Bell
This is what I like to see… an official OS 5.0 release! Bell Mobility has officially launched OS 5.0.0.411 for the Bold 9000. I can hear the cheering and general high-fiving from all around the world on this one, especially in Canada and the US. If you’re looking to get your 5.0 on, you can…
Poynt Includes Custom Weather Backgrounds in Latest Build Seeded to Beta Program
A quick update of sorts here, regarding that new version of Poynt for BlackBerry that was leaked (v 1.5.2.25) not so long ago. Seems as though the very same version has been seeded to those in the Beta program. The biggest feature update in the build appears to be weather related. To check current conditions,…
UberTwitter Beta 6 Version 0.945 Now Available
BlackBerry users with a Twitter addiction will be served well to move on a new version of UberTwitter… Earlier this morning I noticed the developers at said app released a new Beta version of the app, namely Beta 6 Version 0.945. You can download it right here. Some very key features have been added into…
Leaked: Poynt Beta 1.5.2.25 for BlackBerry
A quickie here for BlackBerry users making the most of the Poynt app. Seems as though a new version has leaked online. The new version of Poynt beta will bring you up to 1.5.2.25. Details on new features and updates are of course quite scarce, as this is a very unofficial release. From first glance…
Schlage Set to Announce New Security Features for the LiNK Remote Home-Management System
My friends at Schlage are set to announce some new security capabilities for their Schlage LiNK Remote Home-Management System. The announcement will hit us at CES, so I’ll keep my ear to the ground for more on this one. The LiNK Home-Management System allows Schlage wireless keypad locks to be integrated with residential security systems…
New Year 2010 resolutions from our fave mobile phone makers
A new year is a time to reflect on our achievements in the past dozen months and to set goals for the coming 12 months. That goes for regular folks and multi-national corporations alike. In the spirit of fixing what’s wrong with their mobile phone businesses this year, our favorite cellphone manufacturers have submitted to…