Archive for the 'Free Software' Category
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
BlackBerry has just released their newest update PocketMac. This is a sync program for Mac users and is said to include:
*Built-in support for syncing photos from iPhoto and MP3 music from iTunes
*Entourage 2008 and LotusNotes 7 support
*Sync Notes with the new OS X Mail program
*Support for the newest models of BlackBerry device released up to [...]
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Once again, Akakios over at BlackLightThemes.com has come through with some really cool FREE themes. His latest release of themes includes; an Olympic theme, a cool Ducks Unlimited theme, a feminine Abstract L theme and a neat “the man behind the mask” Tony Stark theme. The abstract theme was one that a member had requested, [...]
1 Comment » | Posted in 8100 Pearl, 8300 Curve, 8800/8830, Free Software, Themes
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Tashanna let me know about this new Zumobi widget released together with Lenovo for the Olympics. This is essentially Zumobi with some content from Lenovo’s Voices & Olympic Podium websites.
Check it out at lenovo.zumobi.com and let us know what you think!
via BlackBerryInsight
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Viigo keeps on improving their lineup with Project Tango. The latest addition is live NFL scores to their sports lineup. Its nice and simple and a great addition to the rest of the sports coverage they have available. I especially like their Olympics coverage.
If you have not checked it out already you can pick up [...]
5 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, News, RSS
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Emily let me know that the developer of BBNotePad has released the final version of the application on BlackBerryForums. In case you don’t know, BBNotePad is a free text file editor/creator application for BlackBerry. It simply lets you save, edit, & create text files on your BlackBerry SD card or memory. The developer also added [...]
12 Comments » | Posted in Documents, Free Software, News, Utilities
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Stefano let me know about this free service and application from Gym Technik. They provide a homescreen shortcut that you install on your Berry. It opens their website and allows you to track your workout and chart your progress from their mobile website. Gym Technik tracks the weights, the reps, and your body stats.
From [...]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Timothy just let me know about a nice Bold theme he released. It comes in one version for the 8300/8800 and one for the 8100 series. The theme uses the slick Bold icons and looks really sharp. I looks really good even with your own background. Nothing groundbreaking here but it is a very nice [...]
24 Comments » | Posted in 8100 Pearl, 8300 Curve, 8800/8830, Free Software, Themes, User Submitted
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Stefano just let me know that GPSed released a new version of their GPS tracklog application. They definitely seem to be on their last beta release of GPSed unless they have plans for version .9999.
The new version lets you share tracks on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Blogger. They also added a new auto-zooming [...]
8 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, GPS, News, Utilities
Friday, August 8th, 2008
Now this service is clearly targeted towards English speaking users heading to the Olympics in China. Turns out that Jajah launched a new service today that translates between English and Chinese Mandarin in quasi-realtime.
You just call their US, UK, or Australian access code from any phone and talk into it. It will then confirm what [...]
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
A reader just sent us this little tidbit of news. We told you about EZ Reregister before but it required a yearly subscription fee. They have now decided to remove the subscription fee for Basic accounts. I listed the difference between the basic and premium accounts below:
The basic account lets you store your application registration [...]
3 Comments » | Posted in Free Software, News, Utilities