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-by Steve Kappler

Check out this great free GPS location software by SkyLab.  I know, there are so many GPS apps out there but I promise you this one is a lot different than the others.  Keep in mind, this is a beta version and there will continue to be updates in the future.  Check out the key features:

• No registration, no hidden fees for personal use.
• Background Tracking: GPS location data is sent in background 24/7.
• Easy Sharing: Send tracking links via EMail, PIN, SMS, MMS.
• Live Web Tracking: View location on the web on maps.
• Live Desktop Tracking: 3D world tracking.
• Background Tracking: Start LiveTracker and it sends the GPS location to our tracking server.
• Free Tracking Server: For storing tracking data we maintain a tracking server – for free.
• Share Location: Send EMail, PIN, SMS, MMS message to your location’s map representation.

To have a download sent to your BlackBerry, click here

Source: BlackBerry Cool

-by Mac Jadalhack

There’s been a lot going on in the past few months between RIM lawsuits to new device leaks here and there.  There was leaked screenshots we all saw of BlackBerry Visual Voicemail in the past and it seems like the idea is there but there hasn’t been any recent updates or release dates on the matter.  Upgrading to a later OS on your Bold shows that the Visual Voicemail app is there but not in use.

-by Mac Jadalhack

The BlackBerry 8830, which is definitely one of the most solid BlackBerry series got an update today by US Cellular to 4.5.0.138.  This update is only for 8830 users, not 8800/8820.  If you have Verizon and want this update, dont forget to delete the “vendor” file.

To download the new 4.5.0.138 OS for BlackBerry 8830, click here

Source: BerryReview

-by Mac Jadalhack

Tony Montana is back in town, but this time on your BlackBerry Storm.  The theme gives you recaps on some famous poses and scenes of the major film.  OTA Download available below.  Enjoy.  Special thanks to nemo2xg from Themes4BB for providing this great theme.

OTA: Click Here

RIM has decided to put out two BlackBerry Bold themes for download on their mobile site finally.  But it was nothing suprising or even attractive in the least bit.  If you are fond of these themes, then go to mobile.blackberry.com from your BlackBerry Browser and feel free to download them.

Source: BerryReview

-by Mac Jadalhack

Since late December (December 31st ’08 to be exact) we were all able to download the beta version of SlingPlayer for BlackBerry.  Over the past few months, the 30 day trial would reset itself every 30 days which was great.  Those days have come to an end and we must purchase it to use it now at this point.  It is a one time fee of $29.99 which is all worth it for what the software does for you.

So what’s SlingPlayer?

Whether its watching your TV anywhere or watching just about anything on your TV, Sling’s products are all about bringing new and digital media experiences.  Imagine having access to your home television cable channels right on your BlackBerry giving you the freedom of changing channels while the TV at home can remain on any channel or switched to whatever that viewer wants there.  It is all possible with SlingPlayer for BlackBerry

Recommended BlackBerry smartphones

• BlackBerry Bold from AT&T
• BlackBerry 8820 from AT&T*
• BlackBerry Curve 8320 from AT&T*
• BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile*
• BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 from T-Mobile*
• BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from AT&T*
• BlackBerry Curve 8350i from Sprint Nextel*

* Supported by SlingPlayer Mobile when used with Wi-Fi connection.

Using your phone’s web browser, visit mobile.slingmedia.com and select the download option for your phone.

Who isn’t a BlackBerry user these days?  Every now and then we love to share with you all how popular BlackBerrys have become among celebrities.  Here Amanda Bynes is seen incognito with her shades and looking down religiously at her BlackBerry Bold which seems to be the primary choice in Hollywood for a device.

Source: Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings

-by Mac Jadalhack

It looks like IM+ has decided to support Facebook Chat in their all in one client for messaging!  We are starting to see a lot more clients include Facebook such as CellSpin and SocialScope.

Right on their site it states:

“Chat within AIM®/iChat, MSN®/Windows Live™ Messenger, Yahoo!®, ICQ®, Jabber®, Google Talk™, MySpace and FacebookIM® (NEW!) in one client. In the IM Push™ mode send and receive IMs as emails and save precious battery life!”

So all you see is $49.95 to purchase?  Just seems way out there when comparing to other software for BlackBerry.  If people are disappointed with the BlackBerry App World being set at $2.99 minimum, who is to pay $49.95 for this app?  The application is great and has amazing features such as messages getting pushed to save battery life, and when connections are lost it guarantees you will receive your messages.

Click here to check out more about IM+

A police chief of the Seattle suburb of Federal Way has finally decided to issued a public apology for a traffic accident that happened while he was checking his BlackBerry in his unmarked police car.

The city summed it up Thursday in a news release that began “Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson is mortified.” Apparently Wilson stopped for a red light on March 18 and glanced down at his BlackBerry to view newspaper headlines and e-mails. He then took his foot off the brake and collided with the car in front of him.  Had he not been a cop, who knows what he would of faced.

No body was injured in the incident although I feel the cop got off too easy with just a formal apology. The City Manager Neal Beets gave Wilson a verbal reprimand.

The police chief says he takes full responsibility and I am glad for that.

-by Mac Jadalhack