Google has added an impressive new feature in their mobile search application for BlackBerry. Now when you’re typing or speaking a query, it will scan the local address book and messages with the click of a button. For the address book, this is actually a bit more cumbersome than the native capabilities, which launches into…
Chalk for BlackBerry Updated Updated with Deeper BES Integration
Since RIM went all Pac-Man on Chalk Media, we’ve been waiting to see what exactly RIM would to with corporate podcasting company, and today’s update update is the first fruit of that relationship. If you haven’t heard of them before, Chalk basically enables managers to send pertinent media (video, audio, or otherwise) to their teams’…
Slacker Radio Now Available for BlackBerry and Android Devices in Canada
It’s official. Finally, Slacker Radio is live for BlackBerry and Android users in Canada. Head on over to Slacker and create yourself a new account right now (I just did). Once you do, you get a 30-day free trial, and if you enjoy it, subscriptions to Slacker Radio Plus start at $3.99. For all the…
CoPilot Live Mobile Nav App Exceeds 200,000 Downloads in 6 Months
ALK Technologies announced at this year’s CES 2010 show in Las Vegas that its CoPilot® Live™ v8 Sat Nav app for smartphones has been downloaded by over 200,000 customers globally in its first six months since launch – that includes Android, iPhone, and WinMo Operating Systems! CoPilot Live v8 has become one of the best…
SarcMark Brings Sarcastic Punctuation to BlackBerry
Here’s one you linguistic geeks out there will enjoy. SarcMark is selling software that will allow you to use their patent-pending sarcasm punctuation mark on BlackBerry. You can check out a list of supported devices here, which seems like the mark would only work in SMS texting and only if both parties have the software,…
‘BeWeather Free’ Now Available in App World
BlackBerry users can now download a free version of BeWeather in App World. Named ‘BeWeather Free’ (brilliant), the app brings forth many of the features you find in the full version… But of course, you’re not going to get everything you do with the paid app. The free edition is actually ad-free (awesome), and delivers…
Sirius XM Radio Coming to BlackBerry
Audiophiles out there will be familiar with the Sirius XM Radio service, which offers over 120 stations of just about every description genre. Sirius has already dipped their toes into the mobile pool with an iPhone app, but a little birdie has let loose than an application for the BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550, Bold…
Hey Walkies social network for NYC dog owners gets an iPhone app
Ok, we dig the idea – whatever you say, there’s an app for that. Latest company/service to prove the claim is Hey Walkies, a social network site for dog owners living in the New York City. They’ve released an iPhone app, helping NYC-based dog owners find parks for their pets to play in. The application…
Ovi Store launches in beta for the Nokia N900
Nokia has launched a beta version of Ovi Store for the N900. It’s not a client app at this point, but a mobile website, which you can access from store.ovi.mobi. Once you click on the “Download” link, Application Manager will open and take it from there. Among the apps we find are such must-have titles…
Pricespider.com launches mobile client for Android smartphones
Pricespider.com has teamed-up with Amobico to launch a free mobile shopping application for Android called Mobile Shopper, which helps consumers find the best deals on products while they are shopping in stores. Users simply scan the barcode of any product, and the app retrieve prices across hundreds of online retailers. In addition, Mobile Shopper also…