Archive for the 'Utilities' Category
Monday, August 25th, 2008
While we have mentioned two great drink mixing mobile websites before we have never covered any of the on device applications. When a friend of mine asked me if there was one I did a bit of research. I actually heard about Mobile Bartender when I was reading a review by Ryan Blundell on [...]
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
Yesterday I needed a simple IMAP client on my BlackBerry and I remembered about LogicMail. Turns out that since we mentioned its beta almost a year ago they released a new full version 1.0.1 in June. Not sure what is new in this release but its worth checking out and seems to be a bit [...]
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
Chris let me know that Google has released version .4.6 of their calendar sync application. This latest version fixes the issues with OS 4.5 that some users were experiencing.
You can pick up the latest version from m.google.com/sync
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
Oliver just let me know yesterday that Google as updated their Gmail application for BlackBerry to version 2.0.5 from 1.5.1.1090. The new version brings quite a few new updates according to Oliver including:
New support for mobile drafts + outbox
full contacts view/call
multiple accounts
seems faster
Sadly there is still no html support. You can pick up the latest [...]
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Eric pointed out this application by Concrete Software that we had not mentioned before. Turns out that Concrete has released yet another Golf scorecard application for BlackBerry. Talk about a crowded market. Links Scorecard joins GreenFinder, IntelliGolf Eagle, mScorecard Golf, and the free Wireless18. I guess quite a few people are playing golf and tracking [...]
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Tom just let me know that MyPoynt has been updated to version 0.9.3. If you dont remember MyPoynt is a free local search service application for BlackBerrys. They keep on improving the application which is nice to see.
You can pick up the latest beta by pointing your BlackBerry to m.mypoynt.com or you can read more [...]
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Pamela let me know that S4BB has two interesting applications in their public beta program. You have to email them to join the beta program but you do get to play with new software before its released. You can request to join the S4BB beta program by sending them an email from this link. You [...]
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Mike from gWhiz just let me know that they released a new FREE BlackBerry app. This one is a task management application that fits in perfectly with the built in tasks and calendar application. What’s cool is that you can even setup alerts and reminders based on your GPS location… Fun stuff! You can pick [...]
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Well after they released version 0.999 this was inevitable. Both Phreqd and Stefano let me know about the release of GPSed version 1.0 yesterday.
This versions changelog: (Bravo GPSed!)
Possibility to turn on/off backlight right from GPSed application. Could be useful for people who want to conduct current speed monitoring, check current coordinates, travel distance, etc [...]
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
We mentioned the ProxPro beta before when it was first announced. It essentially gives you proximity and traffic alerts free on your BlackBerry. Raffy let me know that they have just updated their beta to version 0.2 which brings a few improvements to the table. You can upgrade by going to Upgrade to wap.proxpro.com/prompt on [...]
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