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September 17, 2008
23:04
Mobile Wikepedia
» ‎ Blackberry User Resource and Tips

If you are a Blackberry user and need access to information quickly you may want to open your mobile browser and check this out. It is the mobile version of Wikepaedia!

Visit www.wapedia.mobi and make sure you bookmark it.

22:36
BlackBerry 8900 Javelin sells for $17,100
» ‎ IntoMobile » RIM

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BlackBerry 8900 on eBay

There are only a few people who could possibly want an unreleased BlackBerry this badly - RIM, developers, or competing manufacturers. The winning bid of $17,100.00 was made by a Canadian, jdavidson31, who, based on a quick Facebook search, doesn’t work at RIM. So who does that leave?

Maybe James Davidson from integrated technology research group RadiSys was looking to do a bit of poking around the Javelin’s insides…?

Maybe Jim Davidson from March Networks is interested in the IP video possibilities with the Javelin’s camera…?

Maybe James Davidson, Accountant at KPMG, had both the financial access as well as some members of his firm interested in the technology…?

Or perhaps James Davidson of Berkshire Securities saw some potential for investment… think he’ll get his money back?

What about Josh Davdison from MoxyMedia? He’s based in Kitchener, maybe Moxy’s got a BlackBerry blog he’s bought it up for…?

Mayhaps Davidson Violette’s John Davidson is doing some consultation work for a carrier who wants to know if the Javelin will work with their infrastructure…

There’s of course Jay Davidson, an analyst at RBC, who might have a connection to RIM through the BlackBerry Partners Fund…

Plenty of big companies have something to gain from the unreleased BlackBerry 8900, that’s for sure…

[via CB]

P.S. Thank you, LinkedIn.

20:32
BlackBerry Javelin Sold on Ebay for $17,100!!!
» ‎ CrackBerry.com blogs

Wow. Speechless. $17,100 for a BlackBerry and it's not even plated in 24k Gold. All I can say is, it wasn't me!

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Javelin Sold on Ebay for $17,100!!!

20:25
Verizon BlackBerry Storm due November 1st?
» ‎ IntoMobile » RIM

Previous rumours had pointed to an October release for RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry, but the info from Verinzon is pointing a little bit later. November 1st. is the date when customers will supposedly be eligible for trading in their old devices, and presumably the date when the Storm will be available, according to the latest leak. It sounds like the BlackBery 8900 Javelin will be out around the same time as the Storm, making for an interesting choice for shoppers, but one way or the other, it’s looking like RIM will have a hoppin’ holiday season. Can’t wait? Sign up for notification when the BlackBerry 9530 is ready to roll, or check out their marketing video to see it in action.

[via CB]

Leaked Verizon document for the BlackBerry Storm

20:19
BlackBerry Bold giveaway winners!
» ‎ The Boy Genius Report

It’s certainly been a long time coming, but it took us forever to sit down, scroll through over 500 photos, and the finally choose some winners. Here we go! Stephen Birdsong is the winner of the AT&T Bold, Richard Baker is the winner of the Orange UK Bold, Andrei Clark for Rogers, Georg Sisow for T-Mobile Germany, and Ho Gao for PCCW. Congrats guys, emails are going out soon to arrange shipping. Thanks to everyone who entered!

20:16
BlackBerry Storm pre-launch datasheet surfaces
» ‎ Engadget Mobile

Filed under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Let's be honest here -- there's precisely two three things you still need to know about the BlackBerry Storm. Launch date, price and whether it'll play Doom. Sadly, we're no closer to helping you on those last two, but the datasheet you see above does give us a general idea of when we'll see this puppy in stores. Obviously looking to get this out before the holiday rush, it looks as if the carrier will be making things official sometime between September 22nd and October 1st, and that little "eligible for Annual Upgrade (by 11/1/08)" bit gives us hope for a November 1st release. In case you were wishing for the impossible, Verizon gets all red-text up in here with a note that this thing will not, come hell or high water, be sold sans an e-mail / data package. Interestingly, the Boy Genius has asserted that VZW is playing the fiddle by loosing all these "leaks" on the unsuspecting public. We're not very confident of that being true, but it's decent fodder for discussion if nothing else.

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20:08
Recensione BlackBerry BOLD
» ‎ BB World

Questa recensione è stata scritta a Maggio 2008, per mille motivi buoni e mille motivi non buoni, la pubblichiamo soltanto adesso. Alcune delle affermazioni che sono state fatte nella recensione sono valide, ma a maggio avevano il sapore della primizia, oggi non più. Qualunque sia la sua forma, qualunque siano il suo peso e le sue dimensioni, la prima volta che lo vedi non sará mai come lo hai immaginato; questo é il destino dei dispositivi tanto chiacchierati e tanto attesi, questo e' il destino di BlackBerry 9000 BOLD. BlackBerry BOLD é stato appena presentato, vediamolo insieme. L'impatto che si ha nell'incrociarlo con lo sguardo é quello di un device solido e compatto, impressione che viene confermata appena lo impugni e lo "soppesi"; ma è sicuramente più leggero di quanto sembra. Le dimensioni sono quelle del BlackBerry 8800 (le foto lo testimoniano bene) , anche se gli angoli addolciti di BOLD lo fanno assomigliare al Curve, se fosse tutto schermo sarebbe anche molto simile all'iPhone.

19:55
BlackBerry Bold o Storm? Il primo arriva in Italia, il secondo negli USA::..
» ‎ BlackberryItalia.it

Quest'oggi l'attenzione dei media del settore mobile in Italia e' polarizzata dalla presentazione ufficiale a Milano - dedicata agli operatori di settore - del nuovo palmare RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000. Palmare di cui oramai conosciamo tutto o quasi e che qualcuno sta gia' sicuramente utilizzando avendolo acquistato all'estero. Dopo mesi e mesi - annunciato ufficialmente per l'inizio dell'estate - finalmente il Bold arriva sugli scaffali dei gestori telefonici con l'autunno alle porte. Vodafone, TIM e 3 Italia si apprestano quindi a commercializzarlo a distanza di qualche settimana l'uno dall'altro senza esclusiva da parte di alcuno. La febbre per i nuovi palmari BlackBerry RIM e' altissima in tutto il mondo. Mai prima d'ora l'azienda canadese aveva aggredito il mercato delle tecnologie mobili con il rilascio di differenti modelli concentrato in pochi mesi. Questo e' confermato dall'annuncio ufficiale, di qualche settimana addietro, del BlackBerry 8220 Pearl 'Flip' in esclusiva da TIM. Oggi stesso riappare - prima apparsa e scomparsa - la pagina web sul sito dell'operatore USA Verizon Wireless dedicata al nuovo palmare RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530. Pagina raggiungibile e finalmente disponibile all'indirizzo www.verizonwireless.com/storm dalla quale e' possibile iscriversi alla newsletter per ricevere in anteprima informazioni sul nuovo dispositivo. Il BlackBerry Storm 9530 - primo palmare 'touchscreen' con una tecnologia assolutamente innovativa - si appresta quindi a diventare il concorrente diretto dell'Apple iPhone. Quest'ultimo - sebbene dotato di caratteristiche appetibili da parte del mass market - rimane ancora distante dall'essere un oggetto sicuro e affidabile allorquando lo si utilizza in un contesto aziendale agganciato a sistemi di posta Microsoft Exchange con tecnologia Active Sync. Leggi il resto dell'articolo per visualizzare il teaser ufficiale di Verizon Wireless.

19:45
BES Domino 4.1 SP6 Maintenance Release 1
» ‎ BlackRabbit

Nous en avons longuement parlé et encore je n’ai pas relevé tous les problèmes, mais la maintenance Release 1 est sorti. Si vous aviez upgradé votre BES Domino, n’attendez plus et passer ce correctif. https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/browseSoftware.do
19:40
Dirt Now ! Mc Cain le co-créateur du BlackBerry
» ‎ BlackRabbit

Je ne savais pas trop quand faire de la pub pour le site internet de la série Dirt Now, avec Courtney Cox qui joue le rôle de la rédactrice en chef impitoyable d’une revue people (trash si ce n’est un euphémisme), où l’on voit que le BlackBerry est l’arme ultime pour balancer… Et bien on aurait [...]

19:10
RIM introduce BlackBerry BOLD alla stampa Italiana
» ‎ BB World

Con pochi giorni di anticipo rispetto a quello che dovrebbe essere il lancio di BlackBerry BOLD nei negozi dei gestori italiani, RIM ha ufficializzato BlackBerry BOLD ai rappresentanti della stampa. Una presentazione non formale, ma una situazione molto BB Friendly, diluitia su più ore, che a permesso a tutti i rappresentanti di siti, giornali e TV di avere una sorta di presentazione personalizzata. Presenti a questo mini evento, in rappresentanza di RIM, Alberto Bevilacqua (General Manager Vodafone Business Unit), Cinzia Liguori (PR RIM), Luca Grisoni (RIM) e lo Staff di Encanto Comunication.

19:00
Review: Fortte Vertical Pouch-88XX
» ‎ BerryReview.com
Review: Fortte Vertical Pouch for 88XX
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars 10/10
Link: www.Fortte.com
Cost: $29.99 @ Fortte.com

Some of you who may frequent BerryReview.com might have noticed that I am a bit of a case junkie. I am constantly searching for cases and accessories that make my BlackBerry’s life better. I have found my favorite case to date in Fortte’s Vertical Pouch. If you think you have one that can top it let me know!

The Review Unit:

The unit that Fortte sent me to review is the Vertical Pouch in the Brandy Saddle color with the Removable Low Profile Ratchet Clip. One of the best parts about the Fortte company is the ability to customize your order. They have 32 color combinations available, more than enough to make the choice difficult. They also have 7 clip/strap choices as well as the option to have the product embossed with your own logo. It should be noted that anything other than the basic selections will alter the price of the case.

When I first spoke with the people at Fortte they let me know that since the cases are made to order, the delivery time could be as long as three weeks. This kind of bummed me out a little bit at first, but then I realized that there is no way they could stock every single color for every device that they sell cases for. In the end, it ended up being about 2 weeks before I had the case at my door.

Read more on this case after the jump!

I opened up the package and I could immediately smell quality leather. The feel of this case is outstanding. In many ways, it is similar to the OEM pouch that came with my 8830. This case however has worked much better for me than the RIM case did. The front of the case is made of leather that has a very nice feel to it, it is kind of rough. The back of this two toned color scheme is a smooth leather which is a little bit darker in color. The strap that closes the case is that same smooth leather.

I like to show a sense of style in the way that I present myself, and this case is definitely stylish! The front of the case is actually a little bit padded which adds a lot in terms of how the case feels. It is much softer than most leather goods. The inside of the case is a nice, soft no scratch material providing an excellent home for any screen. The case also features a proximity sensor in the back which is powerful enough to put your Berry into sleep mode no matter which way you prefer to carry it.

The leather strap with the magnetic closure is also a very nice feature. I like the snap feeling that the case presents, unlike just the magnet that holds the OEM case shut. This gives you audible and physical feedback so you can rest assured that your Berry wont be falling out! The logo and name of the company sits on the front of the case and is actually very classy. If you choose to customize your case, you can choose the color of the emblem or choose not to have it at all. Although I think that it would look a little plain without the cool little chess piece.

The clip that I chose is the low profile ratchet clip. I really like the fact that when disconnected from the clip, you can barely feel the little clip attachment on the back of the case. After using this case for a while, I think that I should have picked a different clip, as I have rarely found myself removing the case from the clip.

Pros:
- Gorgeous design and materials
- Proximity sensor
- USB charging port is not blocked
Cons:
- Might be a little expensive by the time you have fully tricked it out
- 3 week wait is a long time (but worth it!)
Summary:

This case is amazing. I will continue to use it (unless I am testing out other cases!) for a long time to come. I would and already have recommend it to anyone. I don’t think however that I would recommend the low profile ratcheting belt clip on this particular case. I think the standard fixed clip would have worked just fine, but that was my own fault!

Fortte also has a whole slew of cases for just about any device you can think of at their website. Unfortunatly at this time, Fortte’s products are not available at the BerryReview Store.

18:15
Google Maps Mobile for BlackBerry gets Street View, Walking Directions and Full Reviews!
» ‎ CrackBerry.com blogs

This just in from the good folks at Google:

See where you're going, how to walk there, and what other people are saying about it -- all from your phone. Today Google released new features for Google Maps for mobile, improving the overall speed of the application and adding Street View imagery, walking directions, and full reviews of businesses.

Google Maps for mobile gives users quick and easy access to information, wherever and whenever they need it. Now a user trying to find a restaurant in an unfamiliar part of town can simply click on the "Street View" button for street level images of the desired restaurant and what surrounds it. The new walking directions feature (beta) can point the way to the nearest places for post-dinner dessert, and star ratings and full reviews make choosing the sweetest option a piece of cake.

Millions of people in more than 20 different countries around the globe actively use Google Maps for mobile. The newest features will be available initially for all color BlackBerry devices and most Java devices, and in markets where Street View, walking directions, and reviews are currently available on the desktop. To download Google Maps for mobile, simply visit google.com/gmm from your phone's web browser or a desktop computer.

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Google Maps Mobile for BlackBerry gets Street View, Walking Directions and Full Reviews!

18:00
Kim Kardashian is a BlackBerry & Fendi User
» ‎ Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings

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17:56
BES 4.1 Service Pack 6 Maintenance Release 1 (BlackBerry Bytes)
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

RIM sent out emails last night informing IT Admins that BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 Service Pack 6 Maintenance Release 1 for Microsoft Exchange is now available for download. Admins can head to [www.blackberry.com] to access the software update, documentation, and any additional information.

Unfortunately, at this moment, the SP6 maintenance release doesn’t actually appear on the server downloads page, but expect it to be up by the end of the day.

Looks like RIM made a boo boo and the SP6 maintenance release is actually for Lotus Domino, not Microsoft Exchange! Oops! Oh well, there is a live link for downloads, however. Go nuts, Admins!

Download BES 4.1 SP6 Maintenance Release 1 (Lotus Domino)

Thanks for the heads up, Alex! And the correction, Andy!

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17:38
3 creative ways to use your BBGeeks Tango RSS reader
» ‎ BB Geeks

As you are probably well aware, the BBGeeks/Viigo co-branded RSS reader has now officially been upgraded to the 3.0 release. This means that you now have all the power of Tango right there at your fingertips while still showing some love for your favorite BlackBerry site on the web.

If you have not upgraded your BBGeeks RSS reader from the previous version, doing so is quite a simple process. Simply head over to the following URL: BBGeeks RSS reader download.

Once you install the new and improved RSS reader you will have all the same content you enjoyed prior to upgrading, as well as a ton of great new functionality. Read this article for a full breakdown of what it means to upgrade to Tango.

You will no doubt, immediately recognize the great new uses of the Viigo software in addition to the standard RSS reading, but aside from the obvious, there are a few interesting and creative ways to use the software as well.
3 Creative uses for the BBGeeks Tango (3.0) RSS reader
Use your RSS reader as a photo sharing tool
With the BBGeeks RSS reader you have the ability to subscribe to the Flickr RSS feed and set up their channel to get your latest photos sent right to your BlackBerry.

Not only can you view your photos using the Flickr RSS photo stream, but you can use the power of your BlackBerry to save any of these images as a device wallpaper or even send them to friends quickly and easily using the “Send article via E-Mail” functionality of Tango.

Track everyday activities using the Viigo Value Added Services
If you take the same route to work every morning, why not set up a traffic report alert that will notify you of any closures or irregular traffic patterns that may interfere with your commute. To do this you simply add the desired traffic feed from the Channel > Library > Useful Services menu. Navigate to the desired route and presto, instant updates to get you home or to work as quickly as possible.

Viigo supports traffic information from all major cities in the US and the UK.

How about tracking a package delivery using your BlackBerry? Yes this was possible with the previous version, but many people did not realize it could be done. Very similar to tracking flight information, you simply enter in your package tracking number and you will be presented with accurate data as to where in the world your delivery is at that precise moment.

Viigo supports tracking of packages via UPS, DHL and Federal Express.

Viigo as an enterprise tool
Ok so this one is not for the every day user, but it reflects the lengths to which you can stretch the functionality of the BBGeeks RSS reader to make it a relevant tool for your every day uses. Take for instance, the System Administrator at your current organization. They can use the power of Tango to monitor various alerts and signal messages that they have combined into a common RSS feed. In this manner, the RSS reader now allows them to monitor crucial data while being away from their desks performing other job related tasks.

This is a great example of how to use the RSS reader in a way that it was not originally intended.

Above I mentioned the SysAdmin, but managers or HR representatives could also make use of the power of Tango by using it to push out company wide news bulletins, messages to employees and corporate news letters. Again, not a task that was originally envisioned for the RSS reader, but one that it is perfectly suited to assist with.

There you go folks, three creative uses for your newly downloaded BBGeeks Tango RSS reader.
What kind of creative uses can you come up with?
Above we have presented you with three creative uses for the BBGeeks RSS reader that will stretch the functionality of the software to great lengths. Now it is your turn!

We here at BBGeeks.com want you, our fantastic readers, to send in your most creative uses for the BBGeeks RSS reader. Are you using it for something that you feel is particularly noteworthy? Have you found a special setting that allows for an increase in functionality?
We have PRIZES! Here are the contest rules:
In exchange for your creative suggestions we would like to make this a contest. The most creative use suggested for the BBGeeks Tango RSS reader will win a $50 gift certificate to be used on any software or accessories they choose from the BBGeeks Store.

In addition, we have some great prizes available from Viigo in the form of awesome Adidas soccer jerseys with the Viigo logo across the front (Only Large jerseys are available). One of these soccer jerseys will be paired with the $50 gift certificate and go to the winner of the contest. The other two will be awarded to those we feel offered solid tips, but did not take home the grand prize.

Voting will be done by the BBGeeks staff and entries can be sent to marketing@bbgeeks.com. The contest ends on September 24th, 2008 and winners will be announced the following day. So send in your ideas guys and girls and let’s get creative!

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3 creative ways to use your BBGeeks Tango RSS reader

17:37
ANOTHER Verizon ‘leak’ points to a possible November 1 BlackBerry Storm release
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

Well the hits just keep on coming from Verizon PR rumor ninjas, this time in the form of a chart outlining Verizon’s Pre-Launch plans for the touchscreen BlackBerry Storm 9530. It appears as though Verizon will start marketing the device (haven’t they already) to business customers on September 22nd, while consumers will receive an email rollout October 1st.

The most important piece of information here, however, is the continual reference to November 1st, making it increasingly more likely that November will usher in the first touchscreen BlackBerry.

(via CB)

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17:23

GSX Monitor V9 supports BlackBerry devices

» ‎ BlackBerryInsight

17:08
Leaked: Verizon BlackBerry Storm Pre-Launch Details!
» ‎ CrackBerry.com blogs

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Following up on the Verizon BlackBerry Storm craziness of the past two days, we have a little more crazy to throw your way. This document, just received, outlines Verizon's Pre-Launch plans for the Verizon BlackBerry Storm.

Looking at the document, I don't think "Launch Date" means Device Launch Date, though I'm sure we'd all be pretty excited to hold a Storm in our hands as early as next week. Rather, September 22nd is the day marketing will begin to Verizon business customers and October 1st is the day marketing will begin to consumers. Verizon's Storm site at www.verizonwireless.com/storm is now back up and running, so I guess that fits the bill for the Direct Marketing this doc says will begin on the 17th (today!!).

Notice under the "Target Customer" heading the date of "by November 1st" is listed repeatedly for upgrade elgibility discounts? Seems like further confirmation to me that November 1st is still the device launch date Verizon is targeting to take the world by Storm! Whether that date pans out or not only time will tell, but at least we have some further insight into what's going on.

CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Leaked: Verizon BlackBerry Storm Pre-Launch Details!

16:56
What to do if your BlackBerry gets wet
» ‎ BB Geeks

Panic. It’s the first emotion you’ll feel if you ever see your BlackBerry immersed in water — or worse, soda or another sugary liquid. If it’s the latter, well, you might be out of luck. I’ll give a suggestion later on, but it’s really for the device-savvy only. For now, let’s stick with the problem at hand.

The first thing to do, obviously, is to get your BlackBerry out of the water as soon as possible. Next, pull the battery and wipe it dry. Make sure to store it in a cool, dry place. Then it’s on to your device. I would suggest taking out a dish towel and laying the BlackBerry on it, screen up. After 10 or so minutes, flip it over. This will drain some of the water out of the device. It won’t get it dry, but it’s a start.

At this point, many are tempted to take a blowdryer to the device. I would caution against this. Not only will it cause the device to become very hot, but it also causes condensation while it blows. You might, for instance, see the inside of your screen fog up. This happened to me when I tried to blowdry an old cell phone. While your BlackBerry might work later on, this is still not ideal.

What I would recommend is — and you might think I’m nuts:

Yup. Stick that baby in a container of rice. The theory behind it is simple. Rice absorbs moisture. The idea is that this will suck the moisture out of your wet phone, eventually rendering it operable. However, and I cannot state this strongly enough, wait 48 hours before inserting the battery! I’ve jumped the gun before and my device has worked, but this comes as a strong caution from the tech people I know. There’s a chance, albeit small, that you short circuit the thing.

Note, too, that your warranty does not cover water damage. If you try to get a warranty replacement, your BlackBerry will indicate that there has in fact been water damage, and your claim will be denied. Those who have insurance — which should be everyone, considering how expensive BlackBerry devices are — should still be able to file a claim.

If it’s something other than water that drowned your BlackBerry, cleaning it might be a bit trickier. Of course, pull the battery first. Then, you’ll have to clean it with demineralized water. For instructions on how to disassemble your BlackBerry, check out BlackBerry FAQ. That’s for the 8800 series, but they have them up for most BlackBerry models. Warning! Do not do this unless you’re confident of your ability to disassemble, clean, and reassemble your BlackBerry.

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16:11
Mobile search grows by 68% in USA
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

As the power of our BlackBerrys and other smartphones grow, it’s always interesting to see the new ways in which people start using them to either send or receive information. I have the Google Search button sitting in the top six icons of my BlackBerry Bold’s Zen theme, so I can personally attest to the growth in mobile search (perfect for a quick IMDB or settling a bar bet), but I didn’t think the numbers would be quite this large.

M:Metrics is reporting that in June 2008, 20.8 million U.S. mobile subscribers and 4.5 million European mobile phone subscribers accessed search during the month, an increase of 68% and 38% from June 2007, respectively. The UK had the highest penetration of mobile subscribers using search at 9.5 percent, followed closely by the U.S. at 9.2 percent. Mobile search is growing not only in number, but in frequency as well.

“It is interesting to note that as we see the number of mobile search users increase, the frequency of activity is also growing,” observed Alistair Hill, analyst, comScore. “The number of people accessing mobile search at least once a week grew 50 percent in Europe, with France and Spain leading at a rate of 69 and 63 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the number of U.S. users accessing mobile search has more than doubled as a result of expanded 3G penetration and smartphone adoption, as well as the proliferation of flat-rate data plans. We have also seen a substantial improvement to the mobile search offerings in the U.S. market.”

Question time, folks: what do you search for on your BlackBerry? Please don’t say porn.

(via CN)

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16:00
Lauren Conrad is a Texting BlackBerry User
» ‎ Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings

15:53
BlackBerry Cool LinkedIn group hits 500!
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

A few months ago we started a BlackBerry Cool group on LinkedIn, to connect BlackBerry power users with colleagues in the wireless industry. We then promptly forgot about it. Despite our total disregard, however, the BlackBerry Cool LinkedIn Group has slowly gained a larger membership, passing the 500 user milestone earlier this week.

We thought it was time to remind everyone about the group and to promise some interesting things to come in the near future, thanks to new LinkedIn features. Let’s fill ‘er up to 1000!

For those of you who enjoy social networks of a different sort, make sure to also check out our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Join the BlackBerry Cool LinkedIn Group
Join the BlackBerry Cool Facebook Group
Follow BlackBerry Cool on Twitter

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15:29
Telus shutting down analog mobile service
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

Sad news today for Telus subscribers in rural communities today. The Canadian carrier has announced that it will soon be shutting down its analogue phone network. Telus currently has 70,000 customers on its AMPS network - compared to around 4.9 million on its CDMA service and 862,000 on an iDEN network.

Telus spokesman Shawn Hall told The Canadian Press that the company was left with little choice with its stockpile of replacement parts running out. The company has spent the past year warning that it would eventually have to shut down the network.

The issue at hand for these rural subscribers is the inability to get a strong, clear signal over a digital network. Telus is looking at the possibility of offering boosters or specially adapted mobile phones for use in areas where the shut-down cuts off customers, but nothing has been confirmed at the moment.

If there are any Telus subscribers out there about to feel the pinch, post a comment and let us know.

(via CN)

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15:15
EMS and Warid bring BlackBerrys to Pakistan
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

In an announcement similar to the one made by ACS in Alaska (just for the other side of the world), Emitac Mobile Solutions and Warid Telecom announced the launch of a trio of Blackberrys for all Zem prepaid users in Pakistan. Zem users now have access to the BlackBerry 8820, BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and BlackBerry Curve 8310.

Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom, Marwan Zawaydeh, said, “Warid Telecom has one of the largest GPRS/EDGE networks in Pakistan and is focused on providing the latest innovations to our valued users. Since prepaid connections are the priority for the majority of users in Pakistan, we are introducing the BlackBerry solution with prepaid options for them. It helps bridge the digital divide for the majority of people in the Pakistani market. Our loyal Zem prepaid users will be the first in Pakistan to enjoy the benefits of BlackBerry smartphones.”

Follow the link for more information on Warid’s Zem prepaid program, and view the full press release after the jump.

(via RIM)

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14:54
Buy a BlackBerry and earn 4,000 Air Miles! (’Cool Deals)
» ‎ BlackBerry Cool

The term ‘road warrior’ is practically synonymous with BlackBerry, so today’s announcement from American Airlines is going to excite a lot of people. RIM is now officially a participant in American Airline’s AAdvantage program, meaning that AAdvantage members can now earn 4,000 AAdvantage bonus miles when they purchase a new BlackBerry at an online store powered by online retailer Simplexity.

To receive the 4,000 AAdvantage miles, customers must visit [www.blackberry.com], complete a qualifying purchase of a BlackBerry phone with a new or extended wireless plan, and provide their AAdvantage account number at checkout.

Of course, once you have your new BlackBerry and AAdvantage miles, you can then visit American Airline’s mobile site to book flights, change many domestic reservations, view fare specials, and request upgrades.

(via Yahoo!)

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14:45
Video di introduzione per BlackBerry 8220 @ CTIA 2008
» ‎ BB World

E' sempre interessante da par mio vedere in che modo l'azienda produttrice di un dispositivo introduce lo stesso, quali sono le caratteristiche che mette in evidenza, quali i colori e quali i suoni. Per BlackBerry 8220, il video che trovate sotto è accompagnato da un sound quasi ipnotico, a tratti ossessivo, e RIM punta l'attenzione sulla multimedialità e sul social networking ... poco importa della mail push...

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Review: MyMileageGenie for BlackBerry
» ‎ CrackBerry.com blogs

Last week, a collective groan was heard throughout the land. This was due to the rising price of fuel. As I washed my car this weekend, I almost shed a tear. Now, I'm not going to get into the politics or hearsays of all the fuel hoopla. The bottom line is this; now, more than ever, is the time to get a handle on your gas problem (pardon the pun). Unfortunately, you can't really put your car up on blocks and take your bicycle with you on your sales calls, daily job site commutes or out of town emergency trips. But you can truly, and accurately, track your mileage so you can make sure you have every earned penny coming back to you. Presenting...MyMileageGenie.

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New Hardware Review Upcoming: Portable Battery Pack for BlackBerry

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BBText2IM- Threaded SMS Officially Released!
» ‎ BerryReview.com
I personally thought that this day was never going to come. Being a former Treo user, there was one thing that I missed dearly when migrating over to my beloved BlackBerry and that was threaded SMS messaging. Well no more mourning BlackBerry lovers. Wheatoncs, maker of the wonderful Profile Scheduler, has officially released their BBText2IM application!

We have mentioned this program a couple of times while the product was still in Beta testing and they have come a long way since our initial announcement. Basically this program converts all of your SMS messages into something that resembles an instant message. If you happen to be having a conversation with a friend via SMS and they respond while you are typing them a message, you can modify what you are typing just by looking up. No more saving your text as a draft and opening the newest message.

Add to this the customization options that BBText2IM has presented and you have a beautiful and elegant way to handle your text messages. You can assign different colors, based on a single contact, to your messages and text as well as the other party’s messages and text. Or set up global preferences to handle all your color choices.

If this application sounds like it may be for you, head on over to the Handango Store and pick up the free 7 day trial. It should also be noted that the application is on sale for an introductory rate of $9.99. I’m not sure how long this price is good for, or what the full retail price is, so if you’re interested you had better act now.

Stay tuned for a full review to follow!

From Handango’s Product Page
Threaded SMS on the BlackBerry is now a reality! Tired of the cumbersome built in SMS application? Wish you could save the conversations you are in? Ready for a change?
Version 1.0
What can the program do?
- Allow you to hold an instant messenger like conversation via SMS.
- Allow you to send complete conversations via email to anyone.
- The program is currently tested on a large number of BlackBerry devices on OS 4.1, 4.2 and 4.5
If you notice any changes from the .9 Beta, please add a comment!

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Kim Kardashian is a Pink BlackBerry User
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Verizon BlackBerry Storm Site Launched Than Taken Down
» ‎ RIMarkable

UPDATE: The Verizon BlackBerry Storm site is back up.

For a short time yesterday the the BlackBerry Storm appeared on Verizon’s website, however, it looked like someone jumped the gun on taking the place holder for the BlackBerry Storm live.

I am not sure how long the BlackBerry Storm was up on Verizon’s site, however, according to BlackBerry news, you really didn’t miss much. They said the site “stinks”.

Since the BlackBerry 8830, Verizon has created very rich multimedia sites for their BlackBerrys. One could only expect the same for the BlackBerry Storm. Hopefully they will put a little more effort into things when they really mean to put the BlackBerry Storm on their site.

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13:00
Bubble Popper - Gioco gratis per BlackBerry
» ‎ BB World

Josep mi segnala il link ad un gioco assolutamente gratuito per BlackBerry, ed è proprio uno di quei giochi che mi fanno impazzire (anche sull'EEE PC ci divento matto); sto parlando di Bubble Popper! Per chi non avesse troppo presente quale sia il gioco, vi dico solo che si tratta di far esplodere della palline colorate, e quando si tratta di far esplodere qualcosa è sempre festa!!

12:40
T-Mobile Posts 8220 Online- Be The First To Flip Out
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It has long been known that T-Mobile would be the first wireless carrier in the US to release the new 8220 Pearl Flip (that’s a mouthful), and according to their website, they’re getting mighty close!

You can now pre-register for your very own BlackBerry 8220 Pearl Flip! The pre-register link takes you to the 8220’s BlackBerry.com page and allows you to give RIM/T-Mobile your email address, first and last name, company name and your country of residence. The RIM page gives some nice animated screen candy and your name is added to a mailing list. But that’s about it…

The page gives some specifications on the newest BlackBerry, but nothing really that we have not seen before. My favorite feature is the Pearl’s ability to make calls from any T-Mobile Hotspot, including your home if you choose to purchase a T-Mobile Wireless Router. Of course this feature is a $9.99 a month luxary but if you’re making tons of calls, its probably worth it. Read more about T-Mobiles HotSpot Calling.

Keep it tuned to BerryReview for any new information regarding RIM’s first venture into the flip-phone market!

12:17
McCain non tecnologico? Ma se ha inventato il BlackBerry!!
» ‎ BB World

Nel grande calderone della polemica che attizza tra i candidati alle elezioni USA, Obama aveva tacciato McCain di non essere troppo tecnologico; senatore ma cosa sta dicendo? Ma non lo sa che McCain ha partecipato all'invenzione del BlackBerry?

11:51
BlackBerry Storm page live on Verizon?
» ‎ Blackberry Blast!

According to engadget, Verizon's BlackBerry Storm page went live today. Currently the page seems to be redirected so perhaps they've taken it down. This is just further evidence (like we needed anymore evidence) that the BlackBerry Storm is going to be released on Verizon very soon.Stay tuned......

11:30
Slick New Free Themes- Straight To Your Berry
» ‎ BerryReview.com

Well I have merged two posts together for the sake of time and space. Also both of these developers post their themes OTA at BlackLightThemes.com.

The first set comes from our good friend Akakios, owner of BlackLightThemes. This batch of themes has got some really good looking stuff! First we have a neat Cloud Bottom Dock Theme(83XX, 88XX) with a beautiful cloud background. Second we have an Abstract Custom Theme(83XX, 88XX) with unusual icon placement. Finally there is a great looking Americana Custom Theme(83XX, 88XX) with some really cool imagery!

All of these themes are available for the 88XX and 83XX devices running OS 4.2, 4.3 and 4.5.

Michael Small, owner of BlackBerryThemes.co.uk, has been posting his OTA links on his own thread at BlackLightThemes. This has been a wonderful change as I have always HATED plugging in my Berry just to download a theme.

The latest themes Michael has sent in are fairly simple but put together very well. The first is a Pink Squares Theme and the second being a Blues Theme (looks a little like the northern lights). Kind of a His/Hers set of themes! Both of these themes are available for the 81XX, 83XX and 88XX devices running OS 4.5 only.

11:19
Megan Fox ed Eva Longoria - Temi BlackBerry 4.2 e +
» ‎ BB World

Rifacciamoci la bocca in questo mercoledì mattina, con due temi per BlackBerry 88xx e 83xx che hanno come protagoniste due donne veramente belle. Particolarità di questi temi è che in pratica il layout del tema è lo stesso, icone e tutto il resto sono identiche, cambia solo l'immagine del wallpaper e delle schermate di funzione.

11:15
Phoneface - Picture Caller ID With SD Card Support
» ‎ BerryReview.com

Kevin sent in this commercial application from Electric Pocket called PhoneFace Speed-Dial. We mentioned PhoneFace before but I finally had a chance to play with it. Phoneface is similar to Vringo Facebook in that it lets you sync your contacts with Facebook. This application takes it a couple of steps further. Phoneface lets you have a much bigger picture assigned to your contacts. It also lets you browse your contacts and shows you the picture kind of like Apples cover flow for contacts on your BlackBerry which makes it really easy to find your contacts.

If you are someone that likes to assign pictures to every contact then this is the right application for you as it allows you to assign pictures from your SD card using your SD card for storage as well so you don’t use up all the limited memory on your blackberry. The ability to sync with Facebook is another nice feature, although it would be nicer if you could upload the contacts and automatically download back to your phone instead of having add them one by one.

When you are browsing through your contacts, PhoneFace displays your contacts and as you move to the next contact, a slide appears with the contact’s name and picture. Once you have found the contact you are looking for, you can click on it with the trackball and it will give you the options to either call or text them and it also displays the phone number of the person at the bottom.

One way that you can use this application is if you want to all the people you talk to the most and you have a lot of contacts you can add all your favorite ones on it and makes it much easier to find them with pictureID. The best part of this application is that easy to use.

Features:
Get fast access to the people you call most often.
Pick full color, full screen pictures from your BlackBerry or storage card.
Connect to Facebook to find the best pictures of your friends.
Take photos with your BlackBerry camera.
Pick from included images for home, office, sweethearts and more.
Flick to the friend you want to call with your trackball.

Foneface cost $9.99 @ The BerryReview Store but you can get a free trial at this link: Phoneface
11:00
Commercial ‘Groovy Lights’ Theme for 8100, 8300 & 8800
» ‎ BerryReview.com

Brandy from Artistic-Me.Com has just created a killer theme called ‘Groovy Lights’. What’s killer about this theme (yes I had to buy it) is the ‘purplish’ color scheme which is my absolute fave color. The other neat feature is it looks equally fab with other wallpapers, so you can do your own customizing. Groovy Lights comes in Bottom Zen (shown below), ‘L’, Blank, Today and Today Plus theme styles, so you have your pick. It’s available for Blackberry devices running 4.5 for the 81xx, 83xx & 88xx series.

OTA downloads are available for all theme variations at $6.99 each via Brandy’s website, Artistic-Me.com

10:14
We-Travel, primo navigatore satellitare gratuito compatibile con tutti i cellulari J2ME
» ‎ Blackberry Italian User Group

Si tratta di un nuovo navigatore satellitare che si affianca a Nav4All e Amaze, compatibile con tutti i cellulari J2ME, fra cui anche il nostro Blackberry. A differenze dei primi due, we-Travel si differenzia per il fatto che sfrutta le mappe direttamente presenti sul cellulare invece di doverle scaricare da internet, come nel caso di Amaze [...]

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2008 Handango Champion Award Winners
» ‎ BerryReview.com

While I am that most of you all would much rather shop at the BerryReview Store (Hey, we have to plug our s

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