We’ve mentioned Pattern Lock here many times here, but some of you might still not be familiar with it.  For those of you who are looking for another way to protect your BlackBerry with something other than the password lock that’s already offered on your BlackBerry; then Pattern Lock Pro is an app that you would be interested in. Pattern Lock Pro which are available for touch screen BlackBerry phones (such as the 9500, 9810, 9900, and 9981), imitates the pattern lock that you would see on the android platform.

Pattern Lock Pro also gives you the ability to set whatever pattern you like, with thousands of combinations you can keep your device secure from making unwanted phone calls, or snoopers. Pattern Lock Pro also gives you the ability to really customize the settings on your device, to choose colors for your pattern lock, as well as choosing a lock timer, and gives you the ability to choose what apps you want to disable the pattern lock.

You can pick up Pattern Lock Pro here for $0.99

We got the word from the developers that they will be putting out the newly released ProInsights for BlackBerry PlayBook 50% this weekend only, by request of many users interested in the application.  The original price is $9.99, which yes is a bit much to dish out for an application.  As a result by demand, you can grab a copy this weekend only for $4.99.

For those who missed out post yesterday, ProSights is an application for the BlackBerry PlayBook which brings your LinkedIn account to a whole new level with an awesome user interface.  It makes navigating and browsing LinkedIn fun and easier.

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ProSights for BlackBerry PlayBook just launched in App World today.  It brings you an awesome way of checking out LinkedIn, as you can seen in the screenshots.  The app will download data from your LinkedIn account, then make it into this unique and very user friendly graphic interface.  Features include:

• Connection Explorer– The crux of ProInsights is the Connection Explorer feature, which displays your connections in four convenient and interactive views and is an absolute visual delight. One look at the screenshots and you’ll know what we mean!
  • Card Deck: Has the look and feel of a rolodex. Flip through a business-card view of your connections.
  • Mosaic: Take a trip down memory lane and leaf through a photo-album of your connections
  • Bird Eye: Get a bird’s eye view on your connections plotted geographically on a map. You might just discover that you have a contact in Uganda you had added ages back!
  • Spring Graph: Gives you a closer look at your Inner Circle. View your contacts in node clusters that link to you by the number of connections that they have. Move your connections around in this highly interactive spring-like view!
• IntelliSearch – Trying to find contacts of yours from the Food Industry? Or a marketing expert maybe? Just type in a keyword on ProInsights’ very own search engine- IntelliSearch- and find the people you are looking for! True to its name, IntelliSearch does an intensive search on your connections and thus helps you zero in on the most relevant connections.

ProSights is currently $9.99 to purchase from BlackBerry App World.  Yes, a bit on the expensive side, but you certainly get what you pay for here.

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Source: BerryReview

Some BlackBerry 7 users were experiencing registration issues with QuickLaunch recently.  It looks like NikkiSoft took care of that issue as I personally stopped having it pop up every few hours when launching the app and there’s been some updates for it as well.  Now in version 4.2.0 we see bug fixes and new features.

New features included:

• QL Schedule Reboot will now reboot yoru device if you password lock your phone.  Click on the ‘Click here to enter your pw..’ in the options page.

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Here’s an application we’ve seen on BlackBerry smartphones in the past, but never before on the BlackBerry PlayBook.  LockScreen by TwoPinStudio brings the “slide to unlock” feature to the BlackBerry PlayBook.  Now for the downside- it’s just an app.  Meaning you can still swipe up to get out of it.  I guess it’s cool for those who want to come off as an iPad or just to have that “feature.”  You be the judge.  It’s 99 cents to buy at BlackBerry App World.

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We have a Photo Booth application for BlackBerry smartphones, but this one is not related to it at all.  Photo Booth 360 HD let’s you snap pictures with ease in an awesome user interface.  You can add filters to your photos as soon as you take them too.  Features include:

• Meticulously thought and beautifully designed UI.
• Lag-less and fluid UI animation.
• Five photo filters available.
• Filters are previewed in REAL-TIME/LIVE, not after taking photos.
• Use the front facing camera.
• Nice flash animation and camera shutter sound when taking photos.
• Easily share photos on Facebook.
• The only photo booth application for BlackBerry® PlayBook™.

Photo Booth 360 HD is available in BlackBerry App World for only $2.99.  It’s good to take advantage of the cameras on your PlayBook, so take advantage of apps like these where you’ll make the most out of it.

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Ever in a situation where you have to log in to different websites with usernames and passwords on your PlayBook? Sometimes it can be a little frustrating, and annoying. Well we got word in about an application called SignMeIn for your BlackBerry Playbook. SignMeIn is a secure app where you can add your username and passwords for sites like: Facebook, twitter, gmail, ebay, amazon, and so much more.

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Sometimes you just forget to lock your BlackBerry smartphone before putting it away.  It happens and many of us are guilty for pocket dialing.  SpeedLock is a new and easy way to lock your BlackBerry smartphone.  It allows you to configure an automatic lock so you don’t have to worry about apps being opened and contacts called when it’s in your pocket.  Features include:

• No need to manually lock your device with the top screen lock button. SpeedLock does it for you. Automatically. Easily.
• Configure your BlackBerry your way. Use a quick screen tap or automatically lock your screen when you set the backlight to shut off. You decide.
• Beautifully designed lock screen with a crisp, clean and minimilist look
• Optimized for performance, SpeedLock won’t drain your BlackBerry’s power.
• SpeedLock integrates seamlessly. Download, install, done.
• And at this price you can’t beat the convenience-cost equation.

SpeedLock for BlackBerry is 99 cents to buy in BlackBerry App World.  Click the link below to check out more screenshots and information on the app.

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Film is an application for the BlackBerry PlayBook that reminds me of IMDB on Android and iOS.  Maybe that’s the direction it’s trying to go.  With Film, you can check out featured films, what’s in theaters, movies coming up, the newest movies, or just a manual search.  Watching movie trailers is a click away and works instantly.  It doesn’t reroute to your browser for YouTube or any of that, but has a built-in media player instead.  It’s 99 cents to buy but definitely worth it for those who enthuse over movies.

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QuickLaunch has gained lots of popularity over the years.  When RIM decided to knock out one of the convenience keys, apps like QuickLaunch become handy as you can designate multiple apps, contacts, or media to the button.  For OS 7 users, version 4.0 has released.  This update is not available for OS 6 yet, but according to BerryReview it’s expected to launch soon.  Any way here’s the full change log for QuickLaunch:

• Add any QuickLaunch Item to Universal Search! (See screenshots)
• Larger Font option
• Automatic Wallpaper Cycler
• Shake Launch – Launch an item by Shaking your phone!
• Mobile Hotspot Toggle
• NFC Toggle
• Center Menu – QL menu can be placed Center, Left or Right
• Display Battery % in menu

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