Thanks to the OTA link provided by BBHybrids, you can get in on the fun too. Make sure your device has OS 5.0 before you get to downloading. With reports that BlackBerry Messenger version 5.0.0.52 is significantly improved from 5.0.0.33 (the official version), it may be worth checking out. The OTA download link can be found here. I’m not sure how long the download link will last, so be sure to download ASAP if you’re interested.
As always, install at your own risk, and report your findings in the comments section and our forums!
It’s no secret – despite my love for all things BlackBerry, I’m not a fan of the web browser. When compared to alternatives such as those found in Android, webOS, and the iPhone, it falls short. That being said, Bolt has launched version 1.6 of their popular browser, which can be set as the default browsing tool. What’s more, Bold v1.6 offers better page rendering, the ability to stream videos, and the ability to upload large files.
The full press release can be found after the break, and you can download the new browser at boltbrowser.com. Get your download on, and report back with your findings!
I received the official press statement last night, and immediately went to download the program. I’ve been incredibly pleased so far. Instead of opening up Google Talk, AIM, ICQ, and the like each and every time, Nimbuzz supports several clients, so you can use one application to open them all.
The program includes support for the following: fellow Nimbuzz users, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo!, Facebook, Google Talk/Orkut, AIM, MySpace, ICQ, studiVZ, schulerVZ, GaduGadu, Giovani, Hyves, Jabber, Gayet, and Azbuz (though the latter three are listed as “currently not available” on my device). That’s quite the number of instant messaging clients and social networking mediums, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably never heard of half of them.
The program is free to download at Nimbuzz or the BlackBerry App World and can be had for any BlackBerry device running OS 4.6 or higher. The full press release can be found after the break.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving (or any other holiday for that matter), nosy families, and such, I present DonTouch. Ever been in that situation where the family member tries to access your phone and read your messages without your knowledge? It’s a near-perfect solution. Simply activate the app, and when it detects any movement, the alarm is sounded.
DonTouch is available for the Storm and Storm2, and can be found here.
Ubertwitter too old for you? Not into Socialscope yet? Don’t want to pay for TweetGenius? TwiXtreme, available as a free download in the BlackBerry App World, is a great alternative to the relatively small list of (useful) Twitter applications we’ve had as of late. Sporting a clean, organized appearance, I’m impressed. It’s nice to see a decent, ad-free app that doesn’t cost anything.
Stay tuned for a full review, but in the meantime, get your download on! And let me know what you think of it in the forums.
This might be the best app since sliced bread. Really. Let’s paint the picture: you’re laying in bed, using your phone. Naturally, your head is on the pillow, but when you turn the device to accommodate, the accelerometer turns with you, switching the device from portrait to landscape mode. There are few things worse (in the tech world) than laying in bed and having to hold your device a certain way so the accelerometer doesn’t kick in. Usually, I end up having to twist my arm to keep the device in portrait mode while keeping my head on the pillow.
For those of us plagued by the issue, Stop Turning! is here to help. Supporting OS 4.7 and 5.0 on the Storm and the Storm2, Stop Turning! allows you to lock your screen in one orientation – and keep it there. The application is available at the sale price of $1.49 in CrackBerry’s App Store. Hurry – the offer expires on November 22nd.
If you’re like me, dining with friends (or family), while enjoyable, can be frustrating at the onset of the evening. Why, you ask? The simple task of picking a restaurant. This is where urbanspoon comes in handy. Pick a side of town, the cuisine you’re interested in, the amount of money you’re willing to spend, and hit ’spin.’ The program will then auto-generate a restaurant for you, complete with maps, relevant information, and a phone number.
