BlackBerry Curve hands-on by... John Mayer? - Engadget:
"When he isn't designing clothing lines, contemplating how awesome it is that he's dating Jessica Simpson, and picking up Grammys -- oh, and writing / playing his own music -- John Mayer apparently moonlights as a gadget blogger.
His latest entry on his blog has a very short hands-on with the new BlackBerry Curve, which consists of a photo of the front and back of the device, and a single photograph taken on the phone's 2 megapixel cam. (He even manages to throw in a pun and a lyrics reference into the 30 odd word description!) The only other tidbit that we can skim from the blog entry is the fact that advance units are out in the wild, and that our own Paul Miller (who is widely credited as the first to combine the arts of gadget blogging and writing songs) has some serious competition on his hands."
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
AT&T to launch red BlackBerry Curve 8310?
AT&T to launch red BlackBerry Curve 8310?: "Although you can’t say that from the image on the right, AT&T is reportedly preparing to launch the BlackBerry Curve 8310 in red. Again and again we see both carriers and handset makers releasing their handsets in multiple colors to appeal to both sexes and different styles.
Hack, we’ve even seen T-Mobile releasing BlackBerry Pearl in slew of colors to choose from. And my thinking is - why not — after all, RIM wants to push the Pearl and the Curve to both business and individual users. If it’s the color that helps them do that — it’s a neat and not-that-expensive move. And no, we don’t know the exact date when we’ll see the red Curve hitting the AT&T stores"
Hack, we’ve even seen T-Mobile releasing BlackBerry Pearl in slew of colors to choose from. And my thinking is - why not — after all, RIM wants to push the Pearl and the Curve to both business and individual users. If it’s the color that helps them do that — it’s a neat and not-that-expensive move. And no, we don’t know the exact date when we’ll see the red Curve hitting the AT&T stores"
adoption curve dot net » Post Topic » Hacking the Blackberry for GTD
adoption curve dot net » Post Topic » Hacking the Blackberry for GTD: "Although the latest iteration of the Blackberry software does support categories, it’s not perfect - particularly if you’re trying to follow the GTD processes. Here’s a quick hack that works around the limitiations to an extent. The problem arises because the default task view on the Blackberry is alphabetical - there’s no way to group tasks into contexts as you would be able to in Outlook etc.
If you’ve got a huge list of tasks - and if you’re GTD-ing you will have - it means that you’ll get a screenfull of tasks beginning with a to c, and everything else is scrolled off the bottom. I
t is possible to filter the display by category, but that takes a minimum of four clicks and a lot of scrolling, which offends against the whole hair-trigger nature of GTD (or at least it offends against my hair-trigger nature when it comes to using devices like a Blackberry. It’s supposed to be simple, dammit.) The hack is to prefix each task name with the initial letter of the category - ‘A’ for agenda tasks, ‘C’ for calls & emails and so on.
It does assume that you’ve only got 26 categories and they each start with a different letter of the alphabet, but hey, I did say that this was a hack, didn’t I?"
If you’ve got a huge list of tasks - and if you’re GTD-ing you will have - it means that you’ll get a screenfull of tasks beginning with a to c, and everything else is scrolled off the bottom. I
t is possible to filter the display by category, but that takes a minimum of four clicks and a lot of scrolling, which offends against the whole hair-trigger nature of GTD (or at least it offends against my hair-trigger nature when it comes to using devices like a Blackberry. It’s supposed to be simple, dammit.) The hack is to prefix each task name with the initial letter of the category - ‘A’ for agenda tasks, ‘C’ for calls & emails and so on.
It does assume that you’ve only got 26 categories and they each start with a different letter of the alphabet, but hey, I did say that this was a hack, didn’t I?"
» Paris Hilton, her BlackBerry Curve, and the Playboy Mansion | The BlackBerry Beat | ZDNet.com
» Paris Hilton, her BlackBerry Curve, and the Playboy Mansion The BlackBerry Beat ZDNet.com: "That’s Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky arriving at the Playboy Mansion. As you can see that is a BlackBerry Curve in her hand.
Thanks from our “retina” to photo agency RETNA, who took photos for the London Daily Mail. The guy looks like a bodyguard type. He may smoke, but even so, he’d still kick your assets if you get any closer"
Thanks from our “retina” to photo agency RETNA, who took photos for the London Daily Mail. The guy looks like a bodyguard type. He may smoke, but even so, he’d still kick your assets if you get any closer"
BlackBerry Curve Review - 3G | Daily Phone Themes, Reviews & News
BlackBerry Curve Review - 3G Daily Phone Themes, Reviews & News: "BlackBerry Curve Review - 3G, “The Pearl was the first BlackBerry to sport a camera, but its 1.3-megapixel lens felt timid in today’s camera phone climate.
The Curve ups the ante to two megapixels, but again, even this falls short of our expectations. While it may lack auto-focus and a Xenon flash (it does pack a crude LED light), it still takes decent enough snaps in a 1600×1200-pixel resolution. Sadly, like the Pearl, the camera lacks a video-recording facility, which is disappointing considering it promotes video playback (MPEG4, WMV and H.263 formats are supported) in multimedia mode.”"
The Curve ups the ante to two megapixels, but again, even this falls short of our expectations. While it may lack auto-focus and a Xenon flash (it does pack a crude LED light), it still takes decent enough snaps in a 1600×1200-pixel resolution. Sadly, like the Pearl, the camera lacks a video-recording facility, which is disappointing considering it promotes video playback (MPEG4, WMV and H.263 formats are supported) in multimedia mode.”"
BlackBerry Curve 8310 | Daily Phone Themes, Reviews & News
BlackBerry Curve 8310 Daily Phone Themes, Reviews & News: "Vodafone UK and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 with built-in GPS*. The new smartphone includes Vodafone Sat Nav, a powerful and user friendly navigation application. The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available now to order online and will be available from the 3rd September exclusively on the Vodafone UK network until 31st October 2007.
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is a powerful and intuitive smartphone, making it easier for busy people on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, watch videos, and access their organiser, calendar and a range of business and leisure applications. Combining its built-in GPS functionality with Vodafone Sat Nav, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 becomes a powerful all-in-one navigation system packed into a very small and stylish design.
Vodafone Sat Nav, powered by Telmap, helps customers avoid getting stuck in traffic jams with instant access to live traffic alerts; and provides weather updates and a host of other useful information such as restaurant reviews. Customers also can be reassured that they have the most up-to-date maps and directions on their smartphone, as it quickly retrieves information over the Vodafone network refreshing maps every three months."
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is a powerful and intuitive smartphone, making it easier for busy people on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, watch videos, and access their organiser, calendar and a range of business and leisure applications. Combining its built-in GPS functionality with Vodafone Sat Nav, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 becomes a powerful all-in-one navigation system packed into a very small and stylish design.
Vodafone Sat Nav, powered by Telmap, helps customers avoid getting stuck in traffic jams with instant access to live traffic alerts; and provides weather updates and a host of other useful information such as restaurant reviews. Customers also can be reassured that they have the most up-to-date maps and directions on their smartphone, as it quickly retrieves information over the Vodafone network refreshing maps every three months."
T-Mobile BlackBerry News: BlackBerry Curve 8320 to be Released on September 24th; OS Update Available for 8700g | CrackBerry.com
T-Mobile BlackBerry News: BlackBerry Curve 8320 to be Released on September 24th; OS Update Available for 8700g CrackBerry.com: "The Boy Genius came through big yesterday with two pieces of T-Mobile BlackBerry News.
The most exciting factoid? One of BG's informants has provided the upcoming launch date of the new BlackBerry Curve 8320, which is set for September 24, 2007. The 8320 adds Wi-Fi functionality to all of goodness found in the standard 8300 Curve form factor - sweet! Equally exciting news if you are a T-Mobile BlackBerry 8700g/8705g user - T-Mobile added a free update to OS 4.2.1.91 at t-mobile.com. This OS update version is actually newer than the 4.2.1.74 version currently available on T-Mobile's BlackBerry 8800.
The launch occurred without any hype (not wanting to cannabilize device sales?), but sales reps are apparently educating customers about the benefits of the new OS update, going so far as to say it will make their 8700 'just like the Pearl!' The update can be found at t-mobile.com. "
The most exciting factoid? One of BG's informants has provided the upcoming launch date of the new BlackBerry Curve 8320, which is set for September 24, 2007. The 8320 adds Wi-Fi functionality to all of goodness found in the standard 8300 Curve form factor - sweet! Equally exciting news if you are a T-Mobile BlackBerry 8700g/8705g user - T-Mobile added a free update to OS 4.2.1.91 at t-mobile.com. This OS update version is actually newer than the 4.2.1.74 version currently available on T-Mobile's BlackBerry 8800.
The launch occurred without any hype (not wanting to cannabilize device sales?), but sales reps are apparently educating customers about the benefits of the new OS update, going so far as to say it will make their 8700 'just like the Pearl!' The update can be found at t-mobile.com. "
RogersMJ.com: bPhone
RogersMJ.com: bPhone:
"8700 series: BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later.
WARNING: You MUST have OS 4.2.1 or later or you may render your BlackBerry 8700 unusable! Go to Options -> About to check your OS version. Pearl (8100): BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later Curve (8300) and 8830: BlackBerry OS 4.2.2 or later 8800: BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later I offer no warranty and cannot be held responsible for anything that may happen to your BlackBerry as a result of installing this theme.
Installation Select desktop or over the air installation method and load as you normally would. You must reset your BlackBerry by pulling out the battery after downloading the theme in order for it to appear in your theme list."
"8700 series: BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later.
WARNING: You MUST have OS 4.2.1 or later or you may render your BlackBerry 8700 unusable! Go to Options -> About to check your OS version. Pearl (8100): BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later Curve (8300) and 8830: BlackBerry OS 4.2.2 or later 8800: BlackBerry OS 4.2.1 or later I offer no warranty and cannot be held responsible for anything that may happen to your BlackBerry as a result of installing this theme.
Installation Select desktop or over the air installation method and load as you normally would. You must reset your BlackBerry by pulling out the battery after downloading the theme in order for it to appear in your theme list."
Thursday, October 18, 2007
iPhone Hacks : Apple iPhone VS BlackBerry Curve ( 8300 )
iPhone Hacks : Apple iPhone VS BlackBerry Curve ( 8300 ):
"Research in Motion (RIM) introduced a sleeker and sexier version of its popular smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve. Its also the smallest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry to date.
Since the BlackBerry has been one of the best smartphones available it is only appropriate to compare it with Apple's revolutionary iPhone."
"Research in Motion (RIM) introduced a sleeker and sexier version of its popular smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve. Its also the smallest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry to date.
Since the BlackBerry has been one of the best smartphones available it is only appropriate to compare it with Apple's revolutionary iPhone."
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Hands On with T-Mobile’s Blackberry 8320 at Gear Diary
Hands On with T-Mobile’s Blackberry 8320 at Gear Diary:
"-Mobile announced general availability of their new UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) cell phone service in June 2007. What UMA does is allow a specially equipped phone to connect (usually via WIFI) to the T-Mobile Hotspot at Home service to make voice calls. T-Mobile had been testing this service for over a year and one half and I was intrigued by what it could offer when it became generally available on September 24, 2007.
Theoretically any open WIFI connection or T-Mobile Hotspot (Starbucks) can serve as a “cell tower” for your UMA capable phone. Note: Not all T-Mobile phones are UMA compatible. Presently they offer only three phones for this service - Nokia 6086, Samsung T409 and recently the Blackberry Curve 8320). Until the release of the Blackberry 8320, the other phones offered were too entry level for me to consider committing to a 2 year service agreement. All of the phones support wireless security."
"-Mobile announced general availability of their new UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) cell phone service in June 2007. What UMA does is allow a specially equipped phone to connect (usually via WIFI) to the T-Mobile Hotspot at Home service to make voice calls. T-Mobile had been testing this service for over a year and one half and I was intrigued by what it could offer when it became generally available on September 24, 2007.
Theoretically any open WIFI connection or T-Mobile Hotspot (Starbucks) can serve as a “cell tower” for your UMA capable phone. Note: Not all T-Mobile phones are UMA compatible. Presently they offer only three phones for this service - Nokia 6086, Samsung T409 and recently the Blackberry Curve 8320). Until the release of the Blackberry 8320, the other phones offered were too entry level for me to consider committing to a 2 year service agreement. All of the phones support wireless security."
Review: RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 (MobileBurn)
Review: RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 (MobileBurn): "Today T-Mobile USA has started offering the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320. The original 8300 Curve, sold in the USA by AT&T, lacks the new 8320's WiFi and UMA support. This new WiFi based UMA support will allow users of T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service to use an 8320 for free VOIP calls over their home WiFi network in addition to being able to do the same from any of the thousands of T-Mobile HotSpots located in the country. Apart from the WiFi data connectivity, which can also be used for things like web browsing in addition to VOIP calls, the 8320 is nearly a clone of the original 8300. As such, it sports the same quad-band GSM/EDGE network support as did the 8300 that we reviewed back in July. This new T-Mobile version of the Curve does add support for AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ instant messaging right out of the box, and it also, naturally, supports T-Mobile's MyFaves system. The BlackBerry 8320 Curve is available on T-Mobile in two colors: titanium and gold. It can be purchased now on the T-Mobile website for US$249.99 after an instant rebate of $150 and a mail-in rebate of $50, when purchased with a new 2 year commitment."
BlackBerry Curve 8320 - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
BlackBerry Curve 8320 - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review: "We're no strangers to the BlackBerry Curve, originally released as the Curve 8300 on the AT&T network in June 2007. The Curve proved to be a very popular and strong smartphone, and T-Mobile users lamented AT&T's several month exclusive. Now T-Mobile goes one better with the Curve 8320 which adds not only WiFi but UMA for phone calling over WiFi networks. That's what we call a killer application in tech lingo: something new, cool and downright useful that might just start a new technology trend. We'll cover UMA in detail, along with features unique to the 8320. Since the 8320 is in most respects identical to the recently released Curve 8300, we won't repeat common feature coverage when possible. Please refer to our BlackBerry Curve 8300 review for further detail on features of interest not covered in this review."
Review: RIM Blackberry 8320 Curve for T-Mobile — Who Doesn't Love Some Sensuous Curves? on Gadget Lab
Review: RIM Blackberry 8320 Curve for T-Mobile — Who Doesn't Love Some Sensuous Curves? on Gadget Lab: "It ain’t perfect, but the new T-Mobile Curve is one of the tastiest Blackberries to date. Sporting smooth lines similar to other Curve models, the compact 8320 feels sturdy and solid in hand. The QWERTY keyboard is spacious, and even adds a bit more wiggle-room in comparison to its older sibling, the 8820 for AT&T. So what’s new? For starters, a 2 meagapixel camera. Crackberry heads have long bemoaned the lack of a decent cam, and now RIM has finally heeded their call and provided a cam that takes surprisingly clear pictures with rich color and little noise. Other exciting news? RIM has included substantial 3rd party instant messaging, with support for Yahoo, AIM, and Windows clients. Like the AT&T model, T-Mobile’s Curve features integrated Wi-Fi. It’s a super sweet snap to setup and offers download speeds that are roaring when compared to T-Mobile’s soggy EDGE network. It's funny really, the only thing we had a hard time doing with this device was putting it down. "
CoolTechZone.com - RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 for T-Mobile Review
CoolTechZone.com - RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 for T-Mobile Review: "RIM yesterday announced a new addition of its successful BlackBerry Curve for T-Mobile users, dubbed the 8320. While all of the features and disappointments carry over to the T-Mobile version, there are a couple of things that made us smile. Please check out our original BlackBerry Curve review to get an in-depth look at the original series. For the purpose of this review, we'll quickly talk about the new additions and move on. The first major change is the color scheme with pale gold and titanium as two T-Mobile flavors. Needless to say, both of them look stunning. While gold is slightly more on the stylish end, Titanium would fit well with any corporate culture. The excellent QWERTY keyboard and everything stays the same, though. And perhaps the most exciting feature is the addition of WiFi using T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service. We've been pleading with RIM to add a WiFi option to its BlackBerry series, and the company finally listens. Thanks, RIM. But what took you so long?"
BlackBerry Curve 8320 Review by LAPTOP Magazine
BlackBerry Curve 8320 Review by LAPTOP Magazine:
"It's not the first BlackBerry with built-in Wi-Fi, but it's the best. In fact, the BlackBerry Curve 8320 is the best BlackBerry we've tested--period. RIM and T-Mobile took our favorite keyboard-equipped smart phone and added unlimited Wi-Fi calling for a reasonable $19.99 per month (starting in October), whether you're on your home network or at one of thousands of T-Mobile HotSpot locations. Add in the same sharp two-megapixel camera, robust media player, and good call quality we loved on the AT&T version--and throw in MyFaves and instant messaging--and you have a winner. Weighing only 3.9 ounces and measuring 0.6 inches thick, the light and sleek Curve 8320 looks nearly identical to the AT&T-branded model, but you do get two color choices: titanium and pale gold (we tested the latter). We still love the rounded edges, the fast, spacious keyboard, and bright 2.5-inch display. You also get the same intuitive trackball for menu navigation and a 3.5mm audio jack for listening to tunes using your own headphones."
"It's not the first BlackBerry with built-in Wi-Fi, but it's the best. In fact, the BlackBerry Curve 8320 is the best BlackBerry we've tested--period. RIM and T-Mobile took our favorite keyboard-equipped smart phone and added unlimited Wi-Fi calling for a reasonable $19.99 per month (starting in October), whether you're on your home network or at one of thousands of T-Mobile HotSpot locations. Add in the same sharp two-megapixel camera, robust media player, and good call quality we loved on the AT&T version--and throw in MyFaves and instant messaging--and you have a winner. Weighing only 3.9 ounces and measuring 0.6 inches thick, the light and sleek Curve 8320 looks nearly identical to the AT&T-branded model, but you do get two color choices: titanium and pale gold (we tested the latter). We still love the rounded edges, the fast, spacious keyboard, and bright 2.5-inch display. You also get the same intuitive trackball for menu navigation and a 3.5mm audio jack for listening to tunes using your own headphones."
A Fresh Crop of BlackBerrys - Blackberry Curve 8320: Full Review - Review by PC Magazine
A Fresh Crop of BlackBerrys - Blackberry Curve 8320: Full Review - Review by PC Magazine:
"The new RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 ($449.99; $249.99 and up with two-year contract) for T-Mobile is the carrier's best handheld for communication addicts, thanks to its stability, e-mail verve, and its ability to make phone calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot. Texting and e-mail fanatics on T-Mobile have been flocking to BlackBerrys ever since the Pearl came out, making the once-stodgy brand sexy. The Curve is a more grown-up Pearl, bringing a full keyboard but keeping (and improving) the camera, music, and video options that made the Pearl successful.
SLIDESHOW (5) Slideshow All Shots T-Mobile's Curve adds one key feature that AT&T's version of the same phone lacks: Wi-Fi with UMA—the ability to make calls over Wi-Fi. T-Mobile calls this 'Hotspot@Home' and charges $10 a month; in exchange, you aren't charged for calls that begin on Wi-Fi networks.
You can make calls using any Wi-Fi 802.11b or 'g' network, secured or unsecured, that you can get access to. I connected easily using a ZyXel 802.11g router with WPA security, a D-Link router with WPA, at a Starbucks hot spot, and with a T-Mobile-supplied Linksys router. T-Mobile offers tweaked Linksys and D-Link 802.11g routers, designed to work particularly well with its system, for free through a rebate."
"The new RIM BlackBerry Curve 8320 ($449.99; $249.99 and up with two-year contract) for T-Mobile is the carrier's best handheld for communication addicts, thanks to its stability, e-mail verve, and its ability to make phone calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot. Texting and e-mail fanatics on T-Mobile have been flocking to BlackBerrys ever since the Pearl came out, making the once-stodgy brand sexy. The Curve is a more grown-up Pearl, bringing a full keyboard but keeping (and improving) the camera, music, and video options that made the Pearl successful.
SLIDESHOW (5) Slideshow All Shots T-Mobile's Curve adds one key feature that AT&T's version of the same phone lacks: Wi-Fi with UMA—the ability to make calls over Wi-Fi. T-Mobile calls this 'Hotspot@Home' and charges $10 a month; in exchange, you aren't charged for calls that begin on Wi-Fi networks.
You can make calls using any Wi-Fi 802.11b or 'g' network, secured or unsecured, that you can get access to. I connected easily using a ZyXel 802.11g router with WPA security, a D-Link router with WPA, at a Starbucks hot spot, and with a T-Mobile-supplied Linksys router. T-Mobile offers tweaked Linksys and D-Link 802.11g routers, designed to work particularly well with its system, for free through a rebate."
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
allblackberry.com » Download Gmail Software Application for BlackBerry - BlackBerry news and reviews
allblackberry.com » Download Gmail Software Application for BlackBerry - BlackBerry news and reviews:
"When Google releases a new service, it is always quite an event for any Internet user because chances are it will affect our overall Internet experience. The Gmail software download for BlackBerry is no exception. The shift from client-based software installed on your Windows Desktop to Web-based application is taking place very rapidly. Most of us are now relying on web based email solutions such as Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
This shift makes a lot of sense: no need to backup your data, you can do the same tasks from any computer and everything is done from Internet Explorer or Mozilla. Unfortunately, the BlackBerry is not exactly the perfect student when it comes to migrating to Web 2.0. The limitation in screen size makes it a bit harder to navigate than on a PC.
We recently discussed how to setup Gmail so you can be instantly notified of incoming emails directly into your BlackBerry inbox. Today, we review the latest software release from Google, the Gmail application that can be installed on your BlackBerry. Whether you have a brand new BlackBerry Pearl, a shiny 8700 or a good 7100 or 7200 series, the java application will work just fine.
Let’s start with the installation. Open your BlackBerry Web Browser and select “GO TO” option"
"When Google releases a new service, it is always quite an event for any Internet user because chances are it will affect our overall Internet experience. The Gmail software download for BlackBerry is no exception. The shift from client-based software installed on your Windows Desktop to Web-based application is taking place very rapidly. Most of us are now relying on web based email solutions such as Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
This shift makes a lot of sense: no need to backup your data, you can do the same tasks from any computer and everything is done from Internet Explorer or Mozilla. Unfortunately, the BlackBerry is not exactly the perfect student when it comes to migrating to Web 2.0. The limitation in screen size makes it a bit harder to navigate than on a PC.
We recently discussed how to setup Gmail so you can be instantly notified of incoming emails directly into your BlackBerry inbox. Today, we review the latest software release from Google, the Gmail application that can be installed on your BlackBerry. Whether you have a brand new BlackBerry Pearl, a shiny 8700 or a good 7100 or 7200 series, the java application will work just fine.
Let’s start with the installation. Open your BlackBerry Web Browser and select “GO TO” option"
Research In Motion
Research In Motion:
"Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile®-based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to benefit from the popular BlackBerry® software applications and services*.
RIM plans to begin offering the new software application suite later this year for select devices based on Windows Mobile 6. Once installed, the software will provide users with a virtual BlackBerry application experience, including support for BlackBerry email, phone, calendar, address book, tasks, memos, browser, instant messaging and other applications developed for the BlackBerry platform. Devices running the BlackBerry application suite will be able to connect to BlackBerry services via BlackBerry® Enterprise Server as well as BlackBerry® Internet Service. "
"Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile®-based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to benefit from the popular BlackBerry® software applications and services*.
RIM plans to begin offering the new software application suite later this year for select devices based on Windows Mobile 6. Once installed, the software will provide users with a virtual BlackBerry application experience, including support for BlackBerry email, phone, calendar, address book, tasks, memos, browser, instant messaging and other applications developed for the BlackBerry platform. Devices running the BlackBerry application suite will be able to connect to BlackBerry services via BlackBerry® Enterprise Server as well as BlackBerry® Internet Service. "
bPhone Theme for BlackBerry - Everything BlackBerry
bPhone Theme for BlackBerry - Everything BlackBerry:
"If you crave the iPhone look, but don't want to give up your BlackBerry, you owe it to yourself to check the bPhone iPhone theme for BlackBerry. Get this theme while you can, as the developer mentions 'bPhone for BlackBerry features icons straight from the iPhone in addition to custom-made icons that fit into the iPhone theme.'
The bPhone for BlackBerry theme is compatible with the BlackBerry Pearl, BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry 8800 series.
You can download by visiting the RogersMJ blog. You might want to bookmark their blog and check back, as the developer has been providing consistent updates.
The bPhone theme is free of charge, but you can support the developer with a donation."
"If you crave the iPhone look, but don't want to give up your BlackBerry, you owe it to yourself to check the bPhone iPhone theme for BlackBerry. Get this theme while you can, as the developer mentions 'bPhone for BlackBerry features icons straight from the iPhone in addition to custom-made icons that fit into the iPhone theme.'
The bPhone for BlackBerry theme is compatible with the BlackBerry Pearl, BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry 8800 series.
You can download by visiting the RogersMJ blog. You might want to bookmark their blog and check back, as the developer has been providing consistent updates.
The bPhone theme is free of charge, but you can support the developer with a donation."
Treo 650 to get BlackBerry software | InfoWorld | News | 2005-10-17 | By Tom Krazit, IDG News Service
Treo 650 to get BlackBerry software InfoWorld News 2005-10-17 By Tom Krazit, IDG News Service:
"Weeks after announcing plans to ship the BlackBerry software with a forthcoming phone from Nokia, Research In Motion (RIM) is expected to announce Monday that Palm will install the push e-mail software on the Treo 650 starting early next year.
Free IT resource Open Source Business Conference (OSBC) May 22-23, 2007 Sponsored by OSBC Free IT resource Virtualization Insights from Top Experts - Learn how virtualization gets real! Sponsored by Dell RIM has had a licensing program called BlackBerry Connect in place for two years, but most of the customers for that program have come in Europe and Asia-Pacific, said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing with RIM.
The company is now hitching its wagon to Palm's Treo 650, which is one of the hottest selling smart phones or wireless personal digital assistants in the U.S. Palm will implement the BlackBerry software alongside its Versamail e-mail client in order to keep a familiar look-and-feel in place for Palm OS users, said Joe Fabris, director of wireless marketing for Palm.
Treo 650s with the BlackBerry software will be able to access e-mail delivered by Microsoft's Exchange or IBM's Lotus Domino e-mail servers. "
"Weeks after announcing plans to ship the BlackBerry software with a forthcoming phone from Nokia, Research In Motion (RIM) is expected to announce Monday that Palm will install the push e-mail software on the Treo 650 starting early next year.
Free IT resource Open Source Business Conference (OSBC) May 22-23, 2007 Sponsored by OSBC Free IT resource Virtualization Insights from Top Experts - Learn how virtualization gets real! Sponsored by Dell RIM has had a licensing program called BlackBerry Connect in place for two years, but most of the customers for that program have come in Europe and Asia-Pacific, said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing with RIM.
The company is now hitching its wagon to Palm's Treo 650, which is one of the hottest selling smart phones or wireless personal digital assistants in the U.S. Palm will implement the BlackBerry software alongside its Versamail e-mail client in order to keep a familiar look-and-feel in place for Palm OS users, said Joe Fabris, director of wireless marketing for Palm.
Treo 650s with the BlackBerry software will be able to access e-mail delivered by Microsoft's Exchange or IBM's Lotus Domino e-mail servers. "
Visto wins patent suit, sues BlackBerry maker: News - Software - ZDNet Australia
Visto wins patent suit, sues BlackBerry maker: News - Software - ZDNet Australia:
"On Friday, a federal jury in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas found that Seven had wilfully infringed on three separate patents describing components of a mobile e-mail system and awarded Visto about US$3.6 million in damages.
The dispute isn't over yet, as Seven plans to appeal the verdict and to continue challenging the validity of the patents in question through US Patent and Trademark Office re-examinations.
So far, one of the patents in question has been upheld as valid, while another has been rejected. Meanwhile, 'we believe minor alterations of the software will avoid the claims in the future, with no disruption to our customers or the user experience,' Harvey Anderson, Seven's senior vice president of corporate affairs and general counsel, said in a statement.
Both companies' services, which give users remote access to e-mail and data from behind corporate firewalls, are available through a number of the nation's largest wireless carriers, including Cingular Wireless and Sprint Nexte"
"On Friday, a federal jury in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas found that Seven had wilfully infringed on three separate patents describing components of a mobile e-mail system and awarded Visto about US$3.6 million in damages.
The dispute isn't over yet, as Seven plans to appeal the verdict and to continue challenging the validity of the patents in question through US Patent and Trademark Office re-examinations.
So far, one of the patents in question has been upheld as valid, while another has been rejected. Meanwhile, 'we believe minor alterations of the software will avoid the claims in the future, with no disruption to our customers or the user experience,' Harvey Anderson, Seven's senior vice president of corporate affairs and general counsel, said in a statement.
Both companies' services, which give users remote access to e-mail and data from behind corporate firewalls, are available through a number of the nation's largest wireless carriers, including Cingular Wireless and Sprint Nexte"
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Mobile ESPN Released for BlackBerry Devices
ESPN today announced Mobile ESPN for BlackBerry devices.
ESPN has released a BlackBerry "shortcut" to a site that is optimized for BlackBerry devices. The new application doesn't actually "pull" scores, but basically provides BlackBerry users with RIM web-friendly experience. With the NFL in full swing and Major League Baseball heading into October, this is a nice addition for sports fans.
Visit ESPN Mobile for more information. This application and service is free of charge.
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/09/28/mobile-espn-launches-for-blackberry/
ESPN has released a BlackBerry "shortcut" to a site that is optimized for BlackBerry devices. The new application doesn't actually "pull" scores, but basically provides BlackBerry users with RIM web-friendly experience. With the NFL in full swing and Major League Baseball heading into October, this is a nice addition for sports fans.
Visit ESPN Mobile for more information. This application and service is free of charge.
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/09/28/mobile-espn-launches-for-blackberry/
BlackBerry 8320 WiFi vs BlackBerry 8300 EDGE
The BlackBerry Curve 8830, released this week by T-Mobile, is the first to Curve to feature WiFi. This video shootout comparing AT&T's EDGE network to Wi-Fi yielded interesting results.
The results are somewhat skewed, as the BlackBerry 8320 downloads higher resolution images.
Still, all things considered, the inclusion of Wi-Fi may not be as desirable when compared with the upcoming BlackBerry 8310.
The forthcoming BlackBerry 8310 is rumored to be released in early October through AT&T Wireless. While it won't feature Wi-Fi, it will offer GPS functionality, something not included in the BlackBerry 8320.
BlackBerry Curve Feature Breakdown
With a multitude of BlackBerry Curve models, here is a quick breakdown of features for prospective buyers.
Curve 8320: T-Mobile, Wi-Fi, Titanium, Gold
Curve 8300: AT&T, Silver
Curve 8310:AT&T, GPS, Titanium, Red Rumored to ship 10/04
http://www.everythingberry.com/news/blackberry-smartphones/blackberry-8320-wifi-vs-blackberry-8300-edge-2007092584/
The results are somewhat skewed, as the BlackBerry 8320 downloads higher resolution images.
Still, all things considered, the inclusion of Wi-Fi may not be as desirable when compared with the upcoming BlackBerry 8310.
The forthcoming BlackBerry 8310 is rumored to be released in early October through AT&T Wireless. While it won't feature Wi-Fi, it will offer GPS functionality, something not included in the BlackBerry 8320.
BlackBerry Curve Feature Breakdown
With a multitude of BlackBerry Curve models, here is a quick breakdown of features for prospective buyers.
Curve 8320: T-Mobile, Wi-Fi, Titanium, Gold
Curve 8300: AT&T, Silver
Curve 8310:AT&T, GPS, Titanium, Red Rumored to ship 10/04
http://www.everythingberry.com/news/blackberry-smartphones/blackberry-8320-wifi-vs-blackberry-8300-edge-2007092584/
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