BlackBerry Bridge updated earlier this morning to version 1.0.7.4.  It’s nice to see a Bridge update since usually an OS update comes to the BlackBerry PlayBook after, but this doesn’t seem to be the case for now.  Perhaps it ties in with users on OS 2.0 on their PlayBooks.  So for those running the developer beta, let us know if you see Bridge working!

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A new version of Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones has released in BlackBerry Beta Zone.  Last time around we got some cool features including multi-account support which has been demanded for quote a while now.  Here’s the full change log for version 2.1.0.18:

• *New feature* Added shortcut to switch accounts quickly – Alt + Space
• *Fixed* Tweet Refresh – Notifies on every Tweet and not according to time specified in application Options
• *Fixed* Social Feeds – Unable to view user profiles of multiple @mentions
• *Fixed* Social Feeds – Cannot respond to a Tweet from selected account
• *Fixed* Universal Search – Message thread does not open
• *Fixed* Messages – Moving cursor to the right in message list causes the list to scoll to the bottom (should go up or down one line)

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It’s great to see game titles from other platforms such as iOS and Android launch on the BlackBerry PlayBook.  Downhill Bowling 2 is a hit game I played on Android for a while and now it has come to the BlackBerry PlayBook officially from Union.  If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a very unique bowling game where you have to navigate the bowling ball through a whole level and knock over bowling pins as they show up.  There’s different points to collect and obstacles to go through as you progress.

Downhill Bowling 2 is only 99 cents to purchase at BlackBerry App World for the PlayBook.

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WhatsApp Messenger is always on the prowl for new updates for BlackBerry smartphones.  I’m impressed by how on top they’re keeping up with all the bug fixes, additions, and fast OS support.  This time we see it update to version 2.6.9372, but there’s no change log here.  Let us know if you spot anything new!

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Yesterday we got to get a nice first look on the mobile hotspot feature in BlackBerry 7.1 OS.  This time from the same source, we get to see a hands on video on how it works.  It’s still in Chinese, but it’s better than nothing for those who can’t read the language.  The function is pretty straight forward and can all be done from the Mobile Connections drop down menu (press the top of the screen to bring it down).  The video is in flash, so unfortunately you’ll have a hard time checking it out via BlackBerry smartphone- it is PlayBook ready though!

Source: bjxiaoc.cn

BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.0.0.2090 (All Languages)
Package Version: 7.0.0.2090
Consisting of:

• Applications: 7.0.0.474
• Software Platform: 5.0.0.645
• File name: 9900jAllLang_PBr7.0.0_rel2090_PL5.0.0.645_A7.0.0.474_WIND_Canada.exe
• File size: 237.23MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

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Caro got a bit of a jump in versions a couple of days ago, but I finally went ahead for the update yesterday.  It’s up to version 1.4.2 but it looks like there’s no change log available this time around.  As always, let us know if you spot anything new.  Otherwise click the link below to download the update from BlackBerry App World.

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Still official pricing, availability, or even an announcement from Research In Motion on this one just yet.  For now we get to see the BlackBerry Curve 9380 make its appearance on a Telus flyer.  So at least we know a carrier it’s headed to which is over in Canada.  As a quick recap on specs, the Curve 9380 is the first all touchscreen Curve sporting a 3.2 inch display as 480 x 360.  Inside is a 800MHz processor, a 5MP camera on the back with 720p HD video recording.  It of course isn’t the top notch BlackBerry to get, but it’s definitely an excellent starter device which should be offered at a low premium.

Source: MobileSyrup

The Jared Company has launched another free application called Slide2Open.  Surely you’ve seen apps like this one before, but they weren’t free! Slide2Open brings the “slide to unlock” feature as seen in iOS.  It’s a lock screen which has a desired background image and a bar which you must slide to unlock your device.  Click the link below to download Slide2Open for BlackBerry free from BlackBerry App World.

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Want to manage your Netflix queue on your BlackBerry? NetQ is a sweet application that does the trick.  It has a fairly simple and smooth user interface where you can browse between genres and categories so you can organize your queue.  Features include:

• Range of keyboard shortcuts (visit the Options screen for a list)
• Set/change format (DVD/Blu-ray)
• search IMDb (either through the Browser or the IMDb Android app)
• search from Quick Search Box (Google Search widget)
• browse by genre
• search titles,instant titles
• separate wifi/3G/edge settings
• long press a movie title in a list for available options
• in a movie’s details screen you can press the box art to open the Netflix webpage for the movie
• view similar titles
• view Netfix’s Recommendations for you
• Instant Only Mode

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