Archive for the 'Utilities' Category
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
Empower InstaSpell - Inline Spellcheck as you type
Public Beta Version: 0.99
OTA Link: First download application, then dictionary
Desktop Link: getempower.com/isc/isc.zip
Well Empower has gone out and upgraded their InstaSpell Beta to version 0.99. The new version has many new improvements so I would advise you to check it out if you are interested. The new [...]
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
Mobigloo Fast Food Calorie Counter
Rating: 8/10
Link: www.mobigloo.com
OTA Link: mobigloo.com/bby/ff.jad
Desktop Link: www.mobigloo.com
Version: 1.2
Price: $9.95
Compatibility: All new devices from 7000 Series up
Mobigloo’s Fast Food Calorie Counter is a boon for anybody who finds themselves eating at fast food restaurants and wants to know the nutritional information on the menu. It may seem [...]
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Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
Berry-a-Code is new free program for BlackBerry devices that translates the area code of unknown numbers to the originating city and state. Currently it supports over 275 US, 24 Canadian and 20 Caribbean area codes. The only requirement is OS 4.x+ on your BlackBerry device. You can check out the software at these links below. [...]
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Yahoo! Go version 2
OTA Link: m.yahoo.com
Desktop Link: mobile.yahoo.com/go
Cost: Free!
If you remember Yahoo Go that we reviewed a bit back you may be happy to know that they now support the BlackBerry 8830. Personally I am not sure why it was not supported in the first place but who knows. If you do have a BlackBerry [...]
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
There is an interesting new opensource project that aims to allow you to control your µTorrent BitTorrent client from your cellphone browser. While this is not for the faint of heart it may be a great tool for all your legal =) downloads. The project is called µTorrent mUI and allows you to access your [...]
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Monday, July 30th, 2007
Empower InstaSpell - Inline Spellcheck as you type
Public Beta Version: 0.92
OTA Link: First download application, then dictionary
Desktop Link: getempower.com/isc/isc.zip
As we mentioned in this previous post Empower has finally released InstaSpell for public beta testing. Check out the application at the links above. You first have to download the application and then the dictionary [...]
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Monday, July 30th, 2007
Viigo RSS reader gets an upgrade and a makeover
Version: 2.2.55
Link: www.virtualreach.com
OTA Link: mobile.virtualreach.com
Cost: COMPLETELY FREE
Virtual Reach has listened to the user feedback and changed their look back to a normal color from the eye straining neon green. I personally enjoy the return to blue and it seems to compliment their green logo. The [...]
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Monday, July 23rd, 2007
BEIKS English Dictionary Gold For BlackBerry
Rating: 9/10
OTA Link: mobile.beiks.com
Desktop Link: blackberry.beiks.com
Cost: $14.95 (7 day trial)
Compatibility: OS 4.0+
Our review of BEIKS English Dictionary for BlackBerry devices has impressed us that we have awarded it our Editors Choice must have seal of approval. The dictionary includes about every word that we through at it with concise [...]
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
We have received quite a few questions about Hebrew support for BlackBerry devices so here is a new development. The developers at ZigZagWorld.com have provided a free solution for viewing Hebrew (and Yiddish) texts on your BlackBerry called Hebrew In Hand. This application includes support for fully pointed Hebrew, including vowels (nekudot) and cantillation marks [...]
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Neosistec Chronos - Free Chronograph For BlackBerry Devices
Rating: 5/10
OTA Link: bb.neosistec.com/time/chronos
Compatibility: OS 4.1+
By request today we are reviewing Neosistec’s free chronograph for BlackBerry devices. The chronograph does not have many features that are available in Michael Hong’s chronograph that we reviewed last week. The application is also covered with branding images from Neosistec. [...]
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