Now, this has been around for a while, but to my surprise there was no news on it! That’s right ladies and gents, the best public Twitter application has graduated from the 0.xxx’s to the 1.xxx’s! This may not seem like a huge step, but this really shows how much the team over at Übertwitter is dedicated to the best possible community experience.
Let us know if you’re an Übertwitter acolyte, like myself! Also, let us know of your own personal story of watching this application grow!
We saw an influx of Torch ads when it was released, however the 9780 has endured a much more media quiet release. This device is not only featured in a new T-Mobile commercial, but featured in white by a bunch of ballerina’s! Lord of the Dance, Taylor Martin, approves. Check out the video below, and make sure to leave us a comment below if you have gotten a chance to use this new Bold!
via: CrackBerry
Remember back when we originally announced that PhoneDog would be giving away 100 iPads and a trip for two to the Super Bowl? Well, some things have changed since then, a lot of things to be correct. There is no longer a Super Bowl prize but you now have the option to win either an Apple iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or a BlackBerry PlayBook. Cool, huh? Based on feedback from a poll and comments, the giveaway has been relaunched, but don’t worry the same rules apply and if you have already liked PhoneDog on Facebook and filled out your entry form, your entry is still valid. However, you will not know your ticket number. You can re-apply here, but that does not give you an extra entry.
Out of the door you have the option to have 7 entries by liking PhoneDog and all of its network sites on Facebook, listed below:
If that isn’t enough for you, you can invite friends by clicking the “Increase your Chances” tab on the entry app. This will allow you to have up to 35 total entries. And no, inviting friends does not lower your odds of winning. In fact, it increases them because you are getting an extra entry into the contest and for every 5000 entries, one more tablet is being given away. So if there are 100,000 entries, 20 lucky winners will win one of the three tablets of their choice. For more information, visit the official page on PhoneDog, here. Get to likin’ folks! You only have until January 17!
Not many BlackBerry applications give you up to the minute stock information and breaking news while it happens. CNBC aims to change that with their news CNBC Pro application. This application delivers a laundry list of features for the business minded BlackBerry user, providing you with all the stock market’s ups and downs and the news that you want to see.
We all know BlackBerry to desktop synchronization has always been shoddy at best. However, the new CNBC Pro application allows you to sync the setting from desktop to BlackBerry and vice versa. CNBC Pro will allow you to sync only the information you want (or need to those of you who work in investments) and keep the other crap off of you phone. Of course, you can expect nothing but the best with the $269.99 a year price tag (or $24.99 a month, if you so choose).
For the low-down on the CNBC Pro application, visit here.
Well folks, it doesn’t look like the Kik storm is about to die down. This morning, RIM filed a lawsuit against Kik, the popular cross-platform Instant Messaging client, for patent infringement. RIM pulling an application from App World doesn’t happen everyday. The first time I used Kik, I was using an Android device, and my first thought was, “This feels like BBM, a lot like BBM.”
I have no doubt in my mind that Kik’s ideas were inspired by RIM’s native messaging client, but whether it infringes on any patents will have to be determined by the courts. According to BerryReview, Ted Livingston, CEO of Kik, is a former RIM employee. This gives Livingston ample opportunity to have used RIM’s own technology to power what users have wanted for well over a year now, BBM for all. If he did in fact use RIM’s patented technology, Livingston will get more than a slap on the wrist. The current lawsuit was filed in Canada, but I’m sure we can expect on here in the States in a few days too. You can view the court filing here.
via: BerryReview
You may recall two weeks ago when PhoneDog announced the 100 iPad Big Game Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner takes home two tickets to the Super Bowl, round-trip air fair for two, and three nights in Dallas. On top of that, they’re giving away up to 100 iPads, one for every 10,000 entries.
So, how do you enter? You like PhoneDog on Facebook, then click the Sweepstakes button on their Facebook page and fill out the entry form. Presto! You’re entered to win. But wait, there’s more! Last week, DroidDog‘s Facebook page was added to the mix and you could fill out a second entry. This week, Today’s iPhone and yours truly was added on top of that, making third and fourth entries to the sweepstakes. All you have to do is follow the same instructions. Like DroidDog, Today’s iPhone, and BBerryDog on Facebook, and fill out the entry form for each. Count ‘em. That’s four entries so far, and more to come. So stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted as more possible entries are added.
The sweepstakes will run through Jan. 17., which means you have two months to fill out your entries, but don’t wait! Tell your friends about it too. For the full terms and conditions, go here.
Shazam is by and large one of the coolest applications currently available on the BlackBerry smartphone platform. Have you ever heard a song on the radio, fallen in love with it, and not known what it is (or not been able to remember)? Shazam allows you to place your microphone next to the speaker for approximately 5 seconds, after which it will make the sound to a song and tell you exactly what that song is (and tag it so you can have it later).
The user interface is very simple. All black, white lettering, blue highlighting. Not much can be said about the UI, as it is very bland. However, it is still aesthetically pleasing, and the text (despite being rather small) is very easy to read.
Accuracy was that which I was most skeptic of. How in the world could a sound byte of my music direct this application to a song? To my surprise, even some of my more obscure music or less well known music was immediately picked up. The only thing that confused Shazam was certain remixes (particularly dubstep remixes). All the songs that you identify (or tag as Shazam calls it) are put in a list in which the most recent tag is at the top. You can then go through your various tags.
The nice thing about Shazam is all the extra features it gives you after a song has been tagged. It allows you to look up the lyrics, gives you extra information, and even recommends song that you may like (some of which were other songs that I already listened to). While those who aren’t hardcore music buffs (like myself) might not find this app particularly useful, it is more centered around those who like their music and like it a lot.
Shazam is offered in the Encore version ($4.99 in App World), which allows recommendations, unlimited tagging, and a laundry list of Shazam’s best features. It also comes in the free version, which is limited to 5 tags a month. You get a week long trial of the Encore edition when you download the free version. If you’re currently a Shazam user, or you’ve decided to try it out for the first time, please let us know!
Twitter for BlackBerry has been updated to v1.0.1.7. It is available via BlackBerry App World, or simply enter your options menu inside your current Twitter app and scroll to check for updates. From there you will be redirected to the update site. There hasn’t been any reported differences between this version and the previous one, and the change log seems to be MIA. If you notice any changes in the new version please be sure to let us know in the comments section. Use the link below to download Twitter v1.0.1.7 for your BlackBerry.
Download Twitter v1.0.1.7 for BlackBerry here.
via: CrackBerry
Socialscope is so much more than just another Twitter app for BlackBerry. The words that really come to mind when thinking about Socialscope are “social media hub.” Now, you may have noticed I didn’t say social-network hub, and that is no mistake. Socialscope not only allows access to Facebook and Twitter, but also FourSquare and Flickr. But this is NOT about all of those. This is purely a review of the Twitter app portion of Socialscope.
The first thing that I noticed about Socialscope was how simple it is. The colors are simple, not over the top, and one can access everything in Socialscope from the BlackBerry menu key and the [+] sign in the top bar of the UI. Simplicity of use is a big plus with Socialscope, and definitely one of the better points
The is most definitely the most aesthetically pure Twitter application I’ve ever seen. The UI is based on a white background, black text, and blue for highlighting. The @-mentions (as it is with most Twitter apps) are highlighted in yellow and DM’s are blue. The yellow highlighting is, sadly, sometimes very difficult to see. If you turn your BlackBerry and look at the screen at an angle, you can see the yellow very well, however when you stare straight at your device, it is very difficult to see.
If you’ve not used Socialscope, I would strongly recommend that you get over to the site and sign yourself up for an invite. Also, make sure to let us know in the comments below if you’re already a Socialscope user and if you like it! Tell us what your favorite part about it is! And, if you would like, feel free to follow the BBerryDog team on Twitter:
Taylor – @PDCasper
Alex – @dqmhose
Me – @lovexxreverie
Kyle – @FoodNoLiquor
Jamie – @Mr_Jivy
Josh – @thejoshseawell
Jon – @Stromson
Jon Jaffe – @JJaffy
As you may or may not know, Hootsuite is one of the most advanced desktop social-networking applications available. It combines a laundry list of features for those of you who use things like Twitter and Facebook the way we do here at BBerrydog.
Hootsuite has just made it’s way to BlackBerry smartphones. Currently in public beta, Hootsuite allows you to access your Facebook and Twitter feeds with ease. Whether you are posting or reading, Hootsuite takes this all into one place. Touchscreen BlackBerrys are supported, as well as everything from 4.2 to 6.0. You can find Hootsuite here, but, before downloading, make sure to read the next paragraph.
As many of you may know, I am a Curve 8530 user. The Curve is one of the lowest end 5.0 BlackBerrys out there. The processor is slow and the phone can be extremely laggy at time. That being said, Hootsuite is terrible on this phone. I found that my phone was lagging all over the place. Hootsuite managed to make a slow phone even slower. I hate to sound campy, but if you’re using a low-end BlackBerry like myself, I’d strongly recommend going elsewhere for your Twitter and Facebook needs.