Archive for the 'Utilities' Category
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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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
iMobiMac is hoping to link another gap for Mac users and their BlackBerry devices. As reported by BoyGenius the new iMobiMac will launch in 15 days. It will allow Mac users to use their BlackBerry devices as dial up modems. This means that Mac users can now enjoy the benefits of Dial Up Networking that [...]
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
The guys over at Empower have another Beta application they hope to wow the BlackBerry community with. Universal inline spell check. They have come up with a solution to provide inline spell checking for all BlackBerry devices. For 8830 and 8300 BlackBerry users this is just an improvement. For all other BlackBerry devices this is [...]
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
BlackBerry Web Shortcuts Version 2.1.2
Version: 2.1.2 Release
Link: www.jonathanhfisher.co.uk
OTA Link: m.jonathanhfisher.co.uk/webshortcuts
Desktop Link: www.jonathanhfisher.co.uk
Cost: FREE!
Jonathan Fisher has has released an upgrade to his free Web Shortcuts application. As we mentioned here and reviewed here this solution allows you to have up to 6 web shortcuts on your BlackBerry home screen. Check out the new versions above. [...]
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
The good guys over at Tichnut.de have released a free Hebrew / Jewish Calendar for BlackBerry devices. This update allows you to use the program on 8800 and 8300 BlackBerry devices. There is no OTA install but you can get the desktop manager install at this link. This is really a fringe program but for [...]
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