While browsing through Beta Zone this morning to look into the App World 3.0.1 Beta I stumbled across an article on the front page. Beta Zone urging PlayBook Beta Zone members to update their profiles to include information about their BlackBerry PlayBook. Following the instructions will lead you to adding your BlackBerry PlayBook pin.

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After this outage that cause many BlackBerry users to go throw withdrawals, and then quickly relapse back into their crackberry ways we can now return to our regular scheduled programming!

A lot of people had gained a bad taste in their mouth towards RIM, and their BlackBerry smartphone, because of the issue. This I can understand; not having the ability to get your information on the go, whether it was a tweet, a Facebook message, an email or a BBM. I mean come on to have the ability to stay connected while on the go with those who matters most is the reason we chose to use a BlackBerry Smartphone, regardless of the use (work, play or both). So the gripes, the complaining, the anger, and the impatiently waiting is all that we could do. The behavior is justified because we are a “please me now” society, and if we can’t get it now we through fits.

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AccountBook is a free application for BlackBerry that allows you to manage your finances.  It’s broken down into different categories as well so you can see where all your money is being spent.  The user interface is pretty cool giving you tabs on the bottom to click off and a bunch of different options when inputting your expenses.

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IM+ Pro for BlackBerry is an app that integrates Skype, Facebook, Windows Live Messenger, GoogleTalk, AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber, Yandex, VKontake, MySpace IM, and Twitter.  The new version integrates GPS within the app so you can see which of your friends are around you on a map (creepy!).  As a Deal of the Day special, you can get IM+ Pro for only $9.99 saving you 50% instantly.

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Foursquare for BlackBerry just got an update to version 3.3.  In this update we see a new icon emerge.  We’ve had the same one for quite a while and change is always good.  Also we see a notifications tab which is the Foursquare logo on the upper left hand corner.  You can see how many new ones are available as you’ll get a small pop up.  N4BB scored a full change log showing all the new features and fixes:

• Notification Tray – Just click on the Foursquare logo and see if you earned a new badge, who has commented on your checkin and so much more
• Continued improvements to GPS and location support
• Updated setting and account management
• Improved reporting for support issues
• Lots of small tweaks and fixes

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E! News Now for BlackBerry PlayBook gets you the latest news and gossip in the entertainment industry.  You can watch video clips and read articles about what’s going on with celebrities in an awesome user interface.  Also the app has a breaking news ticket at the bottom of the screen so you can see when and if something crazy in Hollywood just happened.  Download it free at BlackBerry App World.

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We mentioned to you a few days ago about a tip that BlackBerry App World 3.0.1 would be released. It looks like the tip was almost right on. BlackBerry App World 3.0.1.20 has been released in Beta Zone with a lot of maintenance repairs, and bug fixes.

A list of the important fixed issues are listed below:

•  Performance and speed enhancements across all BlackBerry device
•  Multiple instances of UI lag
•  Apps not appearing in “My World” for some users
•  User continuously notified to update the same applications when on the latest version
•  Memory leak occurring and taking up too much device memory
•  Null pointer exception during downloads
•  Escaping out of viewing app description returns user to top of installed/uninstalled list
•  Error when opening and closing some apps with the error message: “Uncaught Exception;Attempt to delete a field that doesn’t belong to the manager”
•  Unable to upgrade “Try and Buy” app after installing App World 3.0
•  “OutOfMemoryError” when attempting to launch App World
•  No “reinstall” button available for Facebook / BB Bridge / etc in App World after deletion
•  The “Reboot” option is available in the menu of AppWorld 2.1.x.x and it does not show in AppWorld 3.0.0.x
• As well as other fixes

To take advantage of the latest beta version of App World 3.0.1.20 head over to betazone, and if you aren’t a beta zone member, and want to get in on the action then head over here.

 

We wrote a last month about how the BlackBerry PlayBook is great for children too. Well here is another reason why the BlackBerry PlayBook is great for kids, and that reason is Abcday. Abcday is an app that teaches your child(ren) their ABC’s in a very fun and entertaining way.

Along with using a very nurturing voice, and some fun music, and graphics such as bubble popping games Abcday also includes:

• Reading Time – Recognizing letters with animals (learning the animals name)
• Writing Time – Follow the stars to show the turtle how to write each letter (lowercase, and uppercase letters)
• Play Time – Tickle the shell with your finger so it opens, and shows an animal. Also includes a quiz to complete
• Sing A Long – Sing the Alphabet song, and pop bubbles to see what animal corresponds with the letter

Check out the images and video below that show off some of the features and games offered in this app.

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At the PocketBerry Phone Store powered by CellStores, there’s a special promotion for Verizon customers.  If you have a basic phone and upgrade to a BlackBerry or any other smartphone, you get a $100 gift card.  For the BlackBerry lineup on Verizon Wireless, there’s the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850 which are both OS 7 devices.  There’s still a few older devices including the Bold 9650 and the Curve 3G, but you’re better off going for the latest and greatest when upgrading.

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I came across a new theme in the PocketBerry Store inspired by Ubuntu.  The home screen gets three icons on the bottom centered off, and the menu is as usual with six icons across and the full drop down.  The theme is of course based on the Linux operating system Ubuntu with the icons and over all layout.  It’s free to download from the PocketBerry Store too so click the link below to download it today.

Ubuntu Theme for BlackBerry >>