Archive for October, 2007
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
I know many of our readers use the Free GooSync.com service to synchronize their calendar with Google Calendar. It seems that GooSync has found a way to also synchronize your contacts along with your calendar from your BlackBerry to Google. The caveat is that the contact sync is only available for premium customers. The premium [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in Calendar/Tasks, News, Utilities
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
It seems that the CTIA surprise this year is new applications for your BlackBerry. Josep just let me know that new versions of Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger applications are available now. I am currently downloading version 2.0.33 of Google Talk and will be well on my way to trying it out after this review [...]
9 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, IM Services, News, RIM
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Simon at BBcool just tipped me off to a new Facebook application that will be coming out for BlackBerry devices. This is an application designed by RIM so it should integrate nicely with your BlackBerry. It seems that RIM is really serious about penetrating the consumer market. This is going to give the T-Mobile Sidekick [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in BlackBerry Service, Free Software, IM Services, Internet, News, RIM, Utilities
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
First of all I have just heard that Steven from Themes4BB has been having some health problems (Heart attack) and would like to wish him a speedy recovery from all of us at BerryReview. Stevens themes are very popular around here and are completely free. I have seen his Vista theme all over the place [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in 8100 Pearl, 8300 Curve, 8700, 8800/8830, Free Software, News, Themes
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
I just got a tip from BBworld about a new GPS application for BlackBerry devices called Nav4All. This new offering like Telenav and InfoSpace has talking directions but compared to other GPS applications there are way to many menu steps to get it to work. Not to mention it is one of those applications that [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in Free Software, GPS, News, Utilities
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
To be honest GPS for Cellphones/Mobile devices is still a maturing market. They still are looking up to their larger dedicated siblings. Mark Collins, vice president of consumer data services for AT&T was quoted by Jon Fortt of Fortune saying that AT&T has rolled out some new unspecified network upgrades to launch location based services. [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in AT&T / Cingular, GPS, News
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Review: Duckshot
Rating: 1/10
Version: 1.0.1
Link: www.magmic.com
OTA: www.magmic.com
Cost: $7.99
Developer/Vendor: Mofactor / Magmic
Compatibility: BlackBerry (large selection of models)
When I first read Greg’s review I had to read it twice before I believed it. I cannot understand why Magmic would put the effort in to release such a pointless game. With all of the great new partnerships they [...]
Leave Comment » | Posted in Games, Magmic, News, Reviews
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Review: Magnetic Joe
OTA Download: www.magmic.com
Rating: 8/10
Version: 1.0.1
Cost: $7.99 @ Magmic.com
Developer/Vendor: Most Wanted Mobile / Magmic
Compatibility: BlackBerry (wide variety of models)
Greg has uncovered an extremely addictive game for all your BlackBerry gamers. This is one of the most glowing reviews I have ever seen him write making Magnetic Joe sound like the second coming of [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in Games, Magmic, News, Reviews
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
BlackBerryInsight just got wind of an interesting new free GPS application for BlackBerry devices. The developers claim the application, Earthcomber, turns an ordinary cell phone into a personal [...]
4 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, GPS, Internet, News, Utilities
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
I just gleaned some interesting info from an article by Daisuke Wakabayashi of Reuters about Microsoft’s latest attempt to compete with RIM.
“The Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 will allow technology administrators to send applications to phones, control security and generally simplify management of devices.” Microsoft wants to be for the high-end mobile device [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in BlackBerry Service, News, RIM