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I can attest to being part of the few who hate having to stop what they’re doing on their BlackBerry to check their emails. It’s not so much the flashing red LED that drives me crazy but just the idea of missing an important email. So I was very excited to hear about PeeKaWho. PeeKaWho is a notification application for your BlackBerry that emulates the pop up you get from Hotmail or Gmail. While you are in the middle of something and receive an email, a pop will jump in front of whatever you’re doing (it will even work with 3rd party apps and games!) and tell you who is emailing you, the subject of the email and also show you a few words of the email. I know that this might not be feasible for anyone who receives A LOT of emails in a day, but for everyone else who receives a minimal amount and want to know who and what, then this is your application.

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This one has me totally confused. Eric sent in this knowledgebase article detailing the support of BlackBerry Media Sync 1.0.0.18 with a 8220 on Macintosh computers…

Confused yet? The official Media Sync page still says it only supports Windows but this article begs to differ.

Details below in case RIM pulls it:

Environment

• BlackBerry® Media Sync
• BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8220 smartphone
• Macintosh® computers

Details

The BlackBerry Media Sync 1.0.0.18 synchronization application is required to synchronize music files from an iTunes® music collection with a BlackBerry Pearl 8220 smartphone.

Additional Information

To determine the version of BlackBerry Media Sync that is running on the Macintosh computer, complete the following steps:

1. On the Macintosh computer, open BlackBerry Media Sync.
2. To display the version of BlackBerry Media Sync that is running on the Macintosh computer, click Help.

   

To update the version of BlackBerry Media Sync that is running on the Macintosh computer, complete the following steps:

1. On the Macintosh computer, open BlackBerry Media Sync.
2. To display the version of BlackBerry Media Sync that is running on the Macintosh computer, click Help.
3. Click Check for update.
4. Complete the on-screen instructions.

I heard that this was going to be released a few weeks back but I waited until it was actually available to mention it. Handmark has launched Jeopardy (I am tired of hitting caps for the whole word) for BlackBerry for a stiff $14.99 with no trial. The game looks like the classic computer game I used to play back in the day. I just hope the questions are current especially for the high price. They do promise a daily content update with the category of the day game but sadly there is no online multiplayer. (I dream) I just have to say that the “dazzling graphics” promised in the description are put into question by the pixilated screenshots provided.

From the description:

Enjoy realistic, dazzling graphics, special effects, dynamic avatars and countless clues from the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning staff. Game play features like Daily Doubles, Final JEOPARDY! and Category of the Day.

Experience realistic game-play with dazzling graphics, special effects, dynamic avatars and countless clues from the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning staff. Game play features like Daily Doubles, Final JEOPARDY! and Category of the Day add to the fast-paced fun of this hit mobile game.

Features:

• Enjoy dazzling graphics, animated game elements, transitions and a realistic interface that simulate the TV show
• Challenge yourself with game content created by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning staff.
• Get fresh daily content with Category of the Day game mode.
• Play a full 3 round game as a Single Player or Against Computer including the Daily Double and Final JEOPARDY!
• Create your own dynamic, emotive avatars that clap and cheer!
• Build Career Stats from your in-game achievements such as Best Round, Best vs. Game, Best Single Game and Best Toss-Up Round..

Chad from Themes4BB.Com just sent me a tip that the popular mobile download site, TuneUsIn.Com is now going mobile. Now you will be able to download their ringtones, wallpapers, videos, etc. right from your Blackberry device through their optimized mobile site. I haven’t checked it out completely but at fast glance, it looks pretty cool…though they may still be adding and tweaking a bit as I was only able to download ringtones. However, it’s worth a looking at…

Blackberry users can also go here to download a TuneUsIn mobile launcher so they can access the site in one click. You can also visit the site directly by pointing your Blackberry browser to http://www.tuneusin.com/mobi/.

Have fun and thanks Chad!

Not sure if this is worth trying but Stefano sent me a link to this new free IM & social network client called Nimbuzz which supports the BlackBerry. He did a review of it but sadly it is not in English. (Google Translate link here)

The client supposedly works with Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, AIM, Gtalk, Jabber, Facebook, & MySpace… The list goes on.

If you are like my and have to try everything then check it out by pointing your Berry’s browser to get.nimbuzz.com. You can also read more on their very cryptic and uninformative website at www.nimbuzz.com and let us know what you think in the comments.

I just can’t help myself when it comes to writing about IM clients for BlackBerry. I remember when I had the 7230 and was scouring the internet for an IM client that worked on my BlackBerry. Back then Web Messenger just came out and it was the only one…

ReQall has just released their memory assisting application in a beta version for Blackberry. Users can use reQall to help them stay organized allowing them to create, edit and share reminders directly from their BlackBerry device.

From their website:

reQall for BlackBerry gives you a voice-to-text recorder, task/shopping list/idea manager, reminder service and memory aid, all in one. Turn your BlackBerry smartphone into a powerful productivity center that helps you remember all the important things in your life. Beta version available now!

• Use voice or text to tell reQall what you want to remember—then get a reminder via email or text message at just the right moment.
• Intuitively organizes your reminders by when they have to be done, who has to do them and what kind of reminder they are (To-Dos, Notes or Shopping List items).
• Integrates with the email, calendar, address book, memo pad and task list in your BlackBerry so you can automatically create To-Dos and Notes from these sources.
• Elegant and simple interface works seamlessly with the BlackBerry trackball and keyboard, making it easy to stay organized.
• Fast, accurate voice-to-text transcription.
• Understands dates and times, as well as keywords like “buy,” “ask” and “note,” so it can automatically organize your items for you.
• Allows you to share reminders with others so you can keep your family or work group on track.
• Works anywhere your BlackBerry smartphone has a data connection—worldwide—and enables you to capture items by voice without incurring international phone charges.
• Offline capability—capture ideas, add to To-Do lists and create shared reminders while offline. reQall syncs them the next time you connect online.

For more information, visit ReQall’s website or go here to download the beta app to your device. You’ll be asked to set-up an account but it’s quick and easy and you can do so directly from your Blackberry.

Just heard from David that E*Trade’s Mobile application now works on the Bold. Not sure how many people are trading with the current situation and also have a Bold but at least E*Trade is still updating the application instead of just leaving it stagnant.

I can confirm that it works on my Bold but ran into one problem. The application runs off the TCP/IP connection on your device so you need to have that setup with your correct carrier APN settings for it to work. It also does not work over WiFi so you need the TCP/IP settings below.

Not everything seems to work but this is an improvement.

For example, from their troubleshooting file:

For AT&T smartphones:

• APN: wap.cingular
• User name: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
• Password: CINGULAR1

For T-Mobile smartphones:

• APN: wap.voicestream.com
• User name and password: (leave blank)

You can pick up the latest version from m.etrade.com

Still catching up on the tips everybody!

I was having some issues when I transferred my previous copy of Mobipocket to my Bold and found that they had a new beta hiding on their site. I was having some serious problems with the menu’s on the Bold but the latest update Build 79 works like a charm. I am not sure if it was fixed in a previous version since I don’t remember what version I was using before.

Official change log for this version:

• Password encrypted eBooks are now fully supported.
• Fix of some sub-menus which are not displayed on some blackberry (like annotations sub-menu).
• Fix of error message displayed when some eBooks were opened.

Others could learn a thing or two from Mobipocket’s simple yet succinct change log.

Sadly the latest beta is not available OTA currently so you have to download it using your computer and desktop manager for now at:
http://mobipocket.com/dev/beta/blackberry.asp?ID=3