Archive for the 'Free Software' Category
Monday, November 26th, 2007
Stephano just pointed out a new theme to me on BlackBerryforums by General Mayhem. The theme is based around the old Ghostbusters movie and has a great nostalgic vibe to it that may appeal to some. So far there is no OTA option but the screenshots above and below should give you a pretty good [...]
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Garys11 just released a nice winter theme for all of us to enjoy on our Curves. The new theme uses the stock icons but the backgrounds may turn heads and break the ice this holiday season. Sadly there are no OTA links so far and you will have to head on over to BlackBerryForums to [...]
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
I know this update was release on October 30th but I just got a chance to upgrade. The new version brings quite a few new features to the table that I thought were worth mentioning. I have been using Mobipocket practically every day since I got hooked on it with my Nokia 3650 . It’s [...]
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
I just read a great Knowledgebase article on RIM’s website that compares the RIM Facebook application with the regular Facebook mobile website. It is pretty details and I found it to be quite a good read. You can catch the full comparison after the jump or at the following link.
1 Comment » | Posted in BlackBerry FAQ, Free Software, RIM
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
That has to be one of the longest theme names I have ever seen. NancyDrew at Themes4BB has released this new theme that is just a big mashup of styles. It incorporates icons from the iPhone and backgrounds from Louis Vuitton with butterflies added for effect. I am not sure what else I can say [...]
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
UPDATE: The Flash is actually part of DC Comics not Marvel. Thanks Mark I stand corrected
Michael has posted a great comic theme on Themes4BB. The new Marvel3 theme he released is based on a background image of the Flash (If you remember your comics). The theme is a bit hard on the eyes [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 8800/8830, Free Software, News, Themes
Monday, November 19th, 2007
I know after the responses we received about the 3rd party email alternatives for BlackBerry devices that many people seem to be interested in them. LogicMail is one of the more popular option and Josep just tipped me off to a new version 0.3.2 that was just released. There is no official changelog but knowing [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in Email, Free Software, News, Utilities
Monday, November 19th, 2007
Turns out the app is worthless and does not work. I guess I am back to using Seabyrds Video Converter. Thanks for the heads up Brian & Deb.
After months with no updates for Seabyrds Video Converter I am glad to see another contender offering a free BlackBerry video converter. Stefano has discovered a new [...]
4 Comments » | Posted in 8100 Pearl, 8300 Curve, 8800/8830, Free Software, Multimedia, News, Utilities, Video
Thursday, November 15th, 2007
I was just looking back at the Me Inc. website after writing the preview of Shout Postcards and realized that they released another application today for BlackBerry devices called Me Inc. Mobile. The new application seems to help you manage your schedule and collaborate with others. Here is a basic breakdown from their website:
Set personal [...]
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Thursday, November 15th, 2007
Preview: Shout Postcard Beta
Website: shoutpostcard.com
Rating: 7/10
Cost: Free!
Compatibility: BlackBerry 8300 Curve Series
I was so impressed when I installed the new Shout Postcard application that I decided to do a little minireview for you. If you are interested in the application I would highly advise installing it just to give it a run through the paces. [...]
2 Comments » | Posted in 8300 Curve, Email, Free Software, Images, Multimedia, News, Reviews, Utilities