S4BB just sent out a flash about a new eBook that they’re offering for BlackBerry devices, Alice’s Adventure In Wonderland! Right now they’re offering it up for the first 1,000 people for FREE…. that’s right, FREE OF CHARGE! You can pick up Alice’s Adventure In Wonderland in BlackBerry App World, head on over HERE to get yours FREE (if you’re one of the first 1,000 people to download it.
*** eBook Reader Included! ***
eBook Reader Features:
- High Quality Fonts for better readability
- Multi-Bookmarking Support
- Multi-eBook support
- Easy trackball and touch screen scrolling
- Reading progress indicator
- Hotkey page navigation: Top, Botton, Page Up, Down.
Picking this up? Let us know what you think of it compared to other eReaders!
source – S4BB email
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Here’s a theme that some of you may be familiar with, it’s called BlackOut and it comes from Ninja Themes. It’s not a new theme, but it’s a GREAT theme, so it deserves a spotlight. It recently became compatible with 85XX devices, so now you can pick up this theme if you have the following devices:
- Bold
- Bold 2
- Storm
- Storm 2
- Curve 2
- Tour
- 85XX
Pretty wide array of devices compatible with this one. Here’s what Ninja himself has to say about BlackOut:
BlackOut your Berry with this slick, stylish theme from Ninja Themes. White icons on a soft black background, guaranteed to impress. 480×360 devices include a snazzy Hidden Dock by Pootermobile.
FOR: 9700/9630/95xx/9000/85xx (that’s right, I did a storm version, don’t crap yourself)
Features:
* Custom Icons
* Slick Wallpapers
* Weather icon slot
* Hidden Today area
* Special Hidden Dock (available on 480×360 devices only) – press 0 to hide, z to reveal
* Takes up very little memory, no lag
He’s spot on, there is ZERO lag with BlackOut and it looks awesome on my 8530! The transitions from screen to screen are smooth and slick. You will immediately know what icon you have selected, Ninja has added a great highlight at the bottom of every icon when selected.
The icons are some of the nicest I’ve seen, easy on the eyes and not confusing… you’ll know exactly what’s what before you even highlight it.
Check out some more screen shots after the jump!
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I was browsing BlackBerry App World a fews days ago looking for a new RSS news reader to try on my BlackBerry Bold 9650. I came across a nifty reader from STRATMobile called XPRSS. This is a pretty nifty news reader that you should try on your BlackBerry device. Want some details on the app? Have a look below:
XPRSS is a fast, lean and highly customizable reader presenting RSS stories in a clean interface. This free app comes pre-installed with several categories and feeds for ready-to-use convenience, but can be easily modified according to your needs.
Features:
- Supports feed management (add/delete/edit)
- Provides 3 different ways to add feed ( feed url, website search, topic search)
- Configurable for personal feeds like myLinkedIn using automatic URL shortening with bit.ly
- Supports in-app email sharing
- Supports facebook, twitter and linkedIn sharing
- Supports RSS 2.0 and ATOM 1.0
XPRSS was created based on user feedback and requests. As we add new features and improve app performance, we would be happy to hear your comments. Please send feedback to support@stratmobile.com.
Source: BlackBerry App World
Guess what? It’s absolutely FREE!!! Worth a shot, eh? You can grab it in BlackBerry App World here if you so desire. You can also grab the ota directly on your BlackBerry by pointing your browser here. I’d personally like to give a shoutout to the good folks at MyBBOTA.com for hosting the ota for me. Give ‘em a follow on Twitter @MyBBOTA.
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The crew at Emacberry has released version 2.2 of FileScout for the masses. Both the free and premium versions of the app were updated. A new screenshot functionality is also integrated in both versions. Gotta like that! Playlist enhancements were also welcomed and provided in this release as well. Here’s the scoop on the new features:
What’s New
ScreenScout – Use FileScout to capture your BlackBerry Device display from anywhere.
This new FileScout version will come with a integrated fully configurable screenshot application. FileScoutLite user can also make use of this new feature (the Lite Version will add some overlay to the screenshot). Of course you need to grant FileScout the permission (in the BlackBerry device application permission configuration) to capture the screen of the device.
The capture operation can be accessed in two ways (if not disabled in the options)
Via the Global Menu entry ‘ScreenShot with FileScout’
In any application you simply can select the ‘ScreenShot with FileScout’ menu item to capture the current screen (of course without the menu visible).
Unfortunately the global menu is not always accessible (or does not include the system wide menu items) in this case the you should use the ‘ScreenScout’ background application to capture the screen.
Via the ScreenScout background application (recommended)
Simply open the TaskSwitcher (hold ALT any press ESC or on newer OS: hold down the BB-Menu-Button) and select the ‘ScreenScout – Capture with FileScout’ application. By simply selecting the background application FileScout will capture the current screen (incl. all popup dialogs) and will save it as image into the specified screenshot directory.
Configuration ‘FileScout Image & ScreenShot Options’ (Lite Version: ‘ScreenShot Options’):
‘ScreenShot Directory’
Specify the destination directory for all the screenshots you are going to create (a directory need to be defined in order to use the new functionality).
‘Autoname ScreenShots’
When this option is enabled the screenshots will get the default file name “ScreenCapture” (already existing screenshots will not be overwritten instead the new screenshot will be autorenamed. If this checkbox is deactivated you will be prompted each time to enter the filename for the new screenshot.
‘Add Timestamp to file name’ (not available in Lite Version)
The screenshot file name will automatically get a timestamp information in the format ‘YYYYMMDD-HHMM’ at the end.
‘Open ScreenShot Directory after operation’
After taking a screenshoot FileScout will be opened so that you can instantly do what ever is required with the new created screenshot image.
‘Add Global ScreenShot Menu’
If you don’t like to have the Global ‘ScreenShot with FileScout’ MenuItem you can simply deactivate it with this checkbox (a reboot/battery pull required to take effect).
”Launch ScreenShot Background Application on system start’
Same applies to the additional ScreenScout Application that will be automatically launched in the background at system start. If you don’t like that the background app will be launched uncheck this checkbox (a reboot/battery pull required to take effect).
You can also select between PNG or JPEG (including the compression level) as screenshot file format.
Creation of PlayLists more user friendly – show warning when no Playlist directory is configured – creating recursive Playlists can be canceled
Additional Key-ShortCut [SHIFT]+[L]: PlayList Recursive
The TextEditor allow you to use a own/different FontFamily (can be configured in the Options)
eMail Archive & Browse with FileScout MenuItems will now check if another instance of FileScout is already running in the background and if this is the case this background instance will be used.
What’s Fixed
False warning ‘Playlist Directory does not exist any longer’ when actually no files have been selected is fixed.
OS6 seams to be not able to include Video files in a playlist – so on OS6 Videos will be excluded
Source: BerryReview
FileScout has been one of my go-to apps on my BlackBerry 9650 and I’m sure you all will appreciate this super upgrade. You install FileScout from Emacberry via direct ota on your BlackBerry device at this link. Gonna give it a shot on your BlackBerry? Give us a shout if you do.
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Whoa, wait…..how did this one sneak by without fanfare? That’s right, the beloved Twitter app for BlackBerry devices, UberTwitter, is now available for iPhone users! Just released on November 11th, you can pick up this great app in the Apple App Store for just…oh wait…. it’s FREE! That’s right, this one is free. So head on over there RIGHT NOW and pick it up!
In addition to traditional Twitter client features – such as composing and sending tweets, retweeting, direct messaging and embedded link shortening – ŰberTwitter for iPhone offers an important new feature called ŰberView that make reading tweets faster and easier. Either by tapping the tweet in portrait mode or turning the phone to landscape mode, users will be able to view and use content from any embedded link (e.g., webpage, photo or video) instantaneously without leaving the app or opening a new page within an app.
ŰberTwitter will continue to encourage its users to share their suggestions for new features as it did with its original Blackberry offering. Within the app, there is a button where users can submit their ideas, and the feedback will be used to prioritize development efforts.
Thanks to our very own TSR writer, Shanice for the heads up on this. Anyone pick UT up for the iPhone yet? If so, what do you think? Does it hold a candle to the original BlackBerry version, or does it have some shortcomings?
I’m going to give this a test run myself and see what it’s all about!
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Looks like RIM has updated ALL BlackBerry IM clients to version 2.5.69. I’ve seen no changelog on this but I will report that information once it appears. You can grab the updates in BlackBerry App World (whenever you see the update) or grab the updates directly on your BlackBerry via the links below:
* Yahoo! Messenger
* Google Talk
* Windows Live Messenger
* AOL Instant Messenger
* ICQ
Source: BerryReview
Give us a shout in the comments if you spot anything new on the updates.
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Before switching to my iPhone 4 a couple months ago, I was a long time BlackBerry user. I briefly switched to Android, but returned to BlackBerry in a matter of months. Why? I missed BBMing. Now that many people are switching to Android and iPhone from BlackBerry there are a number of cross platform applications that try to imitate that beautiful BBM experience. Today we will be looking at the two most used: PingChat! and Kik Messenger. They are both available on BlackBerry, iOS and Android. Note: This is from an iOS point of view. Feel free to shoot off in the comments on how these apps work for your platform.
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Having issues with your BlackBerry battery? Interested in keeping better tabs on it than the simple meter at the top of your screen? Enter BB Meter, a free battery monitoring app for BlackBerry. This app displays your battery usage, temperature, level, and more at a glance or keep a log for you to be able to go back and analyze later. BB Meter is light on your memory consumption, great for those with older BlackBerries with limited room for new apps.
BB Meter Features:
- Small memory consumption/footprint: <30kb
- Monitors: battery level, temp, discharge rate
- Low power/processor consumption – only enters data in the log when the battery level is changed
Source: BerryReview
Other apps by BB Meter’s Developer.
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Rogers will be offering up the BlackBerry Bold 9780 and the BlackBerry Torch just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Looking pretty sexy, eh? It may be just me but I really dig the white versions as it gives some edge and sleekness to the devices. More information below:
It really hasn’t been a secret that the white BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry Bold 9780 were set to come to Rogers at some point. With the holiday season upon us it only makes sense that Rogers would offer up the devices. Possibly even as part of a holiday promotion despite having just raised the pricing on the BlackBerry Torch. But, just in case you needed some visual confirmation of their arrival the above image should suffice. The in store dummy units have arrived and the actual devices are expected to follow along shortly. I’m holding out for the red BlackBerry Torch but would gladly take one of those white BlackBerry Bold 9780s right now.
Source: Crackberry via CellularGuru
Are you folks on Rogers excited for these upcoming offerings for BlackBerry? Give us a shout in the comments with your reaction.
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Boy, does Best Buy have a holiday deal going on for you BlackBerry Curve 3G fans out there!!! You can pickup any BlackBerry Curve 3G on any carrier for the low retail price of only $1.00. No joke…only $1.00!!!
Of course you have to commit to a 2-year commitment with your carrier. More details below:
If you’re in the market for a brand new BlackBerry Curve 3G then you might want to hit up Best Buy (US) this weekend (November 12th and 13th). Their current pre Christmas sale that is going on now has all carriers BlackBerry Curve 3G offerings reduced to $1. That is of course, with a new 2 year contract from whatever carrier it is that you decide to roll with. Either way, still a good deal if you look at the actual carrier prices. T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon offer the Curve 3G for $49.99 while AT&T offers it for $99.99 so you’ll come out on top with the Best Buy deal.
* Click Here To View The Best Buy Ad Online>>
Source: Crackberry via BerryReview
Anybody gonna pickup themselves a brand-spanking new BlackBerry Curve 3G? You can’t beat that $1.00 price, eh? A little “couch fishing” and you’ll be all set. Hit us up in the comments if you’re heading to Best Buy.
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