FlyCast has launched a new version of their popular BlackBerry radio app. I have to admit, I’ve tried out FlyCast but not a lot. The one thing I know for sure is the app allows you to store favorite stations on your device for listening at a later date (even when not connected to a…
BlackBerry Storm 2 in Action on Video
So, Kevin has managed to get around that pesky software issue that stopped folks from trying out early BlackBerry Storm 2 units and given a quick video tour of the upcoming touchscreen smartphone. Yep, SurePress is still there, much to the ire of anyone already frustrated with the original Storm’s clicking screen. Wi-Fi is confirmed…
Texts from Last Night gets BlackBerry App
I’m surprised we haven’t posted on Texts from Last Night before, since it’s a seriously hilarious (read: NSFW) site. Basically, it lets people submit embarrassing and/or incriminating text messages which are then shared to the gawking world; it’s like FML, only boiled down to 140 characters and a bit raunchier. One developer liked Texts from…
‘Lovetris’ for BlackBerry Combines Classic Story with Classic Game
Time for something a little lighter for the BlackBerry crowd. New from the developers at HeroCraft comes ‘Lovetris’ for BlackBerry. The game combines the story of Romeo and Juliet and Tetris, into a mashup of a game. Versions are available for most current Berry devices, and separate builds of the game are included for the…
Etisalat Launches Surveillance App Disguised as OS Update
A simple update (or so we thought) for Etisalat BlackBerry users over in the United Arab Emirates may not have been what it appeared to be. The update arrived on customers’ handsets via text message, and urged the install for ‘improved performance’. However, after install many BlackBerry users started experiencing crashes and reduced battery life.…
RIM wanted to buy Nortel’s wireless assets for $1.1 billion, but have been blocked instead
I know what you’re thinking: why would RIM want to buy Nortel’s Wireless Unit? In today’s world, when a company invents something, they patent the hell out of it and charge other companies who want to use their technology a small fee. Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Qualcomm, they all have a lot of intellectual property (IP)…
Barnes & Noble releases iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry eBook reader and announces eBook store
Barnes & Noble, a chain of retail bookstores in America that I greatly miss, announced yesterday that they’ve opened an eBook store with 700,00 titles, which includes roughly 500,000 books that are in the public domain, and that readers will be able to enjoy their books on the iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry. This move…
Another Twitter Client for BlackBerry Costs a Tweet
Handmark, the masterminds behind Pocket Express, have outed a new Twitter app called Tweetcaster. How much will it cost you? A tweet, something which every app developer could use. Asking for a tweet is an especially good idea for indie developers who couldn’t get away with charging for their app, and need some way of…
BlackBerry Software on Mac Announced for September
Good news, everyone! RIM has officially announced a long-overdue BlackBerry desktop client for Mac. Contacts, music, calendar, notes, tasks, apps, OS updates, backup/restore… the Desktop Manager will handle everything that has been exclusive to PC up until now. RIM started showing a little bit of love to the hip crowd when they introduced Media Sync…
Verizon drops BlackBerry Storm to $100 on contract
Following the launch of the BlackBerry Tour, Verizon Wireless has dropped the price of their BlackBerry Storm touchscreen smartphone to a C-note ($100). Ignore, for a second, the fact that an arguably better BlackBerry has is now available to BlackBerry fans on Big Red. The cheaper price point should help make the Storm’s wonky click-screen…