Articles Archive for December 2009
General News »
A few weeks ago, we told you about the availability of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 OtterBox Commuter series. Today we couldn’t help but notice that the Defender and Impact series are both there as well. Currently the Impact and Commuter series are both available for instant purchase. The Defender series however still isn’t out yet but you can sign up here to be notified when it is available. As for pricing, the OtterBox cases go as follows:
- Defender series – $49.95
- Commuter series – $34.95
- Impact Series – $19.95
As you all know, the Defender series is the largest of the three providing a really thick layers. The Commuter falls smack in the middle where it gives the dual protection with screen cover. Then lastly is the Impact series which is a high end silicon case with a screen cover.
-by Mac Jadalhack
Accessories »
If you can recall, a few months ago we gave you an overview on the PoweMat for BlackBerry. For those unaware, the PowerMat charges you BlackBerry(s) without having to plug in and physical wiring. Simply place your BlackBerry on the PowerMat and you’ll be charging (sort of). A small pad gets placed on the BlackBerry then it can go at ease. You can charge up to three devices along with one via USB. The PowerMat goes for $97.95 at the PocketBerry App Store. Grab one today.
Compatibility: 7100g, 7100i, 7100r, 7100t, 7105t, 7130c, 7130e, 7210, 7230, 7250, 7270, 7280, 7290, 7510, 7520, 7730, 7750, 7780, 8100 (Pearl), 8110 (Pearl), 8120 (Pearl), 8130 (Pearl), 8220 (Pearl Flip), 8300 (Curve), 8310 (Curve), 8320 (Curve), 8330 (Curve), 8350i (Curve), 8520 (Curve), 8530 (Curve), 8700c, 8700g, 8700r, 8703e, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900 (Curve), 9000 (Bold), 9500 (Storm), 9530/9530T (Storm), 9550/9520 (Storm2), 9630/9650 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)
-by Mac Jadalhack
Premium Games »
If you’re like me and just love car racing games, then you’ll definitely like Need for Speed ProStreet. This game is based on the hit PS3 and XBOX game and has made its way to the BlackBerry platform. So what should you expect out of it? Thrilling, high-RPM racing! The groundbreaking franchise explodes out of the underground and goes legit. Hit the track at sanctioned events, strap yourself into 16 licensed cars for edge-of-your-seat action. Race 12 courses, burn rubber with nitrous boost while drifting around tricked-out cars. Smoke the competition as you go full throttle against 9 other racers on intense road courses. Earn cash for style and wins, then visit the Tuner Shop to buy tires, upgrade suspension – or get a new ride! For only $6.99, you can have this game on your BlackBerry.
Compatibility: 8100 Pearl, 8110 Pearl, 8120 Pearl, 8130 Pearl, 8220 Pearl Flip, 8230 Pearl Flip, 8300 Curve, 8310 Curve, 8320 Curve, 8330 Curve, 8330m, 8350i, 8520 Curve, 8530 Curve, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 9630 Tour, 9700 Bold
-by Mac Jadalhack
Carrier News »
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 went on a tour releasing in many countries worldwide. It originated in the US with T-Mobile then rapidly branched off to carriers all over. Now the BlackBerry Curve 8520 has taken its toll to Russia as MTS will start to carry it. “MTS strives to offer its customers the most compelling products on the market and with the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone, we are broadening the range of BlackBerry smartphones with more choices for our customers. We are delighted to offer our customers this important addition to the BlackBerry smartphone portfolio, which will enable MTS customers to enjoy many work and lifestyle benefits,” said Mikhail Gerchuk, vice president, commercial affairs, MTS. Continue reading for the full press release from RIM.
OS Updates »
Some carriers require you to have a device with them in order to get in on all the updates as this Australian carrier is one of those. Here’s the official OS 5.0.0.425 for the BlackBerry Storm 9500. For all those who aren’t even in Australia and want to get in on the official OS, then you can use this RapidShare link to download it. It is an official release but install at your own risk if you don’t know what you’re doing.
-by Mac Jadalhack
Source: BerryReview
Promotions »
It’s that time of the season again and we’ve got the Mobile Heist promo going on at the PocketBerry App Store once again. In celebrating the holidays, we have 10 different BlackBerry applications which are all 50% off only today. Applications include SmrtGuard, Air Traffic Control, Advanced Call Manager, Empower, Task Manager, and many more. We got the full list below:
- SmrtGuard for BlackBerry – Yearly Service by SmrtGuard
- Air Traffic Control by Mobigloo LLC
- Advanced Call Manager BlackBerry by Melon Mobile
- Empower Work Folders (BES MailBox) by EI Devices
- TaskMaster by S4BB Ltd
- e-Mobile Weather by e-Mobile Software
- IM+ for Skype by SHAPE Services
- Windows 7 by Lunars Edge Design
- MeterBerry – The Ultimate System Information Utility by Giant Cashew Software
- VR+: Record your voice, Email and Share in Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Blogger.com by Shape Services
-by Mac Jadalhack
Free Applications »
In this freeware solitaires pack were collected 20 most popular “addition” games from Solitaires Unlimited collection. In these solitaires you do not need to build long card sets, but simply dismiss paired cards from the game field. The best known solitaire in this collection is Pyramid, but the others are no less addictive. And of course all features of the full Solitaires Unlimited collection are still here, including detailed how-to-play instructions, next move suggestion, unlimited undo, timed game and many others.
Additions collection includes such games as: Add Up Tens, Affinity, Base Pyramid, Block Ten, Doublets, Elevens, Fifteen Rush, Five Piles, Giza, Inverted Pyramid, King Tut, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Nines, Pharaohs, Pyramid, Seventeens, Simple Paires, Thirteens and Triangle.
Continue reading for more features including the free OTA download link.
Leaked Content »
Of course, Salomondrin does it again, but this time it gets quite exciting. We showed you screenshots of the new BlackBerry Tour 2 that was formerly known as the Essex, then later got a 9650 number. Here we see a Verizon branded one, which continues to remind us that the end of the waiting tunnel is coming soon. The device is still due to release in the beginning of 2010, and are strongly believing in that since RIM has been good on its grind with no delays or recalls lately.
-by Otoniel Bruno
Free Applications »
Yesterday was just so frustrating. Too many sites reported the launch of the PayPal app being available at the BlackBerry App World, not linking to it or anything. Many of us went crazy trying to find a download link as every article said that the application was legitimately available. Now we are announcing its very official launch and availability over at the BlackBerry App World. It launched late last night and I’m sure many of you got your hands on it by now. For those who haven’t and do use PayPal, the application is awesome and you’ll definitely want to check it out.
-by Mac Jadalhack
Free Applications »
We just got a tip in from Ricky letting us know about some new stuff in town. The famous freebie weather app we all know as WeatherEye just got a nice facelift. It looks like their next version is out as an open public beta, where the developers are asking you the users to provide feedback. We were expecting to see this appear in the BlackBerry App World Test Center, but it has yet to show up. Perhaps a matter of days, or not at all depending on how open this beta is intended to be.
New features included:
- New WeatherEye design
- WiFi Connectivity
- Ability to add multiple cities
- Radar maps
- Hourly forecast
- GPS locator
To download absolutely free, point your BlackBerry Browser to betatesting.pelmorex.com
-by Mac Jadalhack
