Javelin review by crackberry.com

Crackberry.com has done another great review of a yet to be released device; the Javelin.

We hope to see this sweet little device in Malaysia not too far in the future. I have personally seen an engineering set a few weeks back and it does look sweet. Click here to read about my little encounter.

To read more about crackberry's in-depth review, click here

Problems with "crossover" to the new site

I'm somewhat gutted. Having implemented the integration of the myblackberryworld blog with my new corporate website (www.soleenstrategies.com), I have discovered that people who have bookmarked my site as myblackberryworld.blogspot.com are unable to access it as the redirect isn't working properly. I'm not sure why.

I hope my viewers will realize the confusion (we're not offline, we have just relocated) and come back to the site again. I was under the impression that blogspot would redirect to the new site, but despite me checking and double checking the settings, it doesn't seem to be doing it. I'm gutted.

We've gone live! Well.. almost...

In line with a complete overhaul of our corporate image, I'm glad to report that our new website is ALMOST ready for prime time.

A few tweaks left to do though, a few linking problems and also the  keyword search is not yet functioning, but otherwise, we're good to go.

We hope to have a proper database up and running soon where you can see the full range of our products. At present, we don't have any facilities that will cater for online purchases, but perhaps we will see to that in the not too distant future.

If you spot any problems or if you have any constructive criticism, please feel free to email us. We are constantly trying to evolve, adapt and overcome  in order to serve you better.

Baha

The Definitive Bold review by apcmag.com

This is one in-depth review so check it out here!

I pretty much agree with it, especially with the part about the screen. You have to see it to believe it folks!

Not long more to wait.. so be patient OK?!

Kuching BlackBerry User Group on Facebook

Ok so even if you're not from Kuching, you're more then welcome to join us. Just search Facebook Groups for "Kuching BlackBerry User Group" and you should find us. It's for anyone who is a fan of the BlackBerry. Doesn't matter if you're a Maxis or a Celcom user (or any other BlackBerry Service Provider for that matter), whether you're a newbie or a self professed crackberry, you're all welcome.

Discuss, share or talk about anything BlackBerry related. We're going to organize get-togethers soon. Perhaps even offer prizes.. who know. Weirder things have happened right?

Another new convert...

Another convert who has seen the light! Well, partly a convert once he switches to Celcom and activates his BIS service; he's using it as a basic phone on DiGi right now and he's loving the Pearl as a phone!

My friend Frost who is technical manager at the epicenter of local Mac life; ITFusion is now a proud owner of a Pearl 8100 and finds little problem integrating it into his Mac-centric lifestyle. The owner of ITFusion, Moorey, is also a BlackBerry fiend as well!

Check out Frost's entry about his new toy or visit his blog

FindMe FaceBook location tagging for BlackBerry

A neat little "beta" program that basically allows you to associate a specific tagline or name to individual cell phone towers.

If you are within the cell coverage area you have associated with your house and you have tagged that particular cell, it will show your location on facebook as whatever you have named that particular cell. Like "home" or "office" or "Starbucks". If you have not tagged the cell, then your location shows as "unknown", plus you also have the option of going"dark" whereby no location data is provided at all. 

Sound's pretty neat and some of you may be tempted to check this application out. To find out more about this application and download it, click here

To read the press release regarding this program, click here

Recipes from your BlackBerry

The folks over at bigoven.com has developed a mobile version of their website that is accessible from the BlackBerry. Just point your site to "www.bigoven.com/m/" (don't include the quote symbols naturally) and start searching.

It has some interesting entries like "green curry chicken laksa" and "chicken satay sticks with wasabe mayonnaise"... not sure about that though!

BlackBerry PIN Exchange for Facebook

Here's a great little application for those of you who use a BlackBerry and are Facebook addicts; it' called BlackBerry PIN Exchange. It's developed by the great folks at crackberry.com Basically its a Facebook application that unites you and your friends who have BlackBerry devices and enables you to swap your PIN's online. It also shows you other users out there who also share a similar passion regarding BlackBerry and Facebook. It even has a BB "personals" feature for those of you who are single and would like to hook up with other single BB users

Celebrities and their BlackBerrys

Ok here's proof positive that BlackBerrys are the "it" phone; a website dedicated to tracking celebrities and their BlackBerry addiction!

Check it out here

Organize your travel itinerary with WorldMate Live

WorldMate has been around for awhile now and has always been a popular choice for seasoned travelers who need to look up weather, currencies, flight details and convert metric to imperial.

Now there's a new twist to the story; WorldMate Live!

How would you like your travel details synced to your BB device? Flights, hotels, cars, meetings, public transportation? How would you like direct access to real-time information including flight details, delays, gate changes, maps and directions, phone numbers and etickets and confirmation numbers?


WorldMate Live monitors your itinerary and informs you of any important changes. You enter your trip details using a web based interface and you install a Blackberry client on your device. All the information is tailored to your itinerary and pushed to your device.

The basic package is free but the more advanced features; real time flight alerts, schedules and travel directory.

Check it out at www.worldmatelive.com

GooSync.com

Goosync.com may be the answer to those who crave BES but have no access to it. If you use Google's services (email, calendar, contacts or otherwise) then this maybe for you. Depending on whether you use their free service or the premium pay service, it allows you to do bi-directional syncing of your calendar, contacts, syncing of confirmed meeting attendees and more..

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Facebook application for the Blackberry!

For you Facebook addicts out there, a native Facebook application is now available for the Blackberry! Its available for download right now! One thing though, it requires version 4.2 or higher which means that those of you using 87xx or earlier; it wont work!

What does this mean?

Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones, which will be available as a free download*, makes it faster, easier and more convenient for users to stay wirelessly connected with their Facebook friends and colleagues. The application allows users to:

• Receive notifications and messages automatically – Leveraging the BlackBerry platform's push-based architecture, notifications and messages are automatically sent to the user; the user can also set a unique alert (vibration and/or ringtone) for Facebook related content
• Quickly access essential features – Convenient onscreen icons let users quickly change their Status, upload a photo, add a friend, poke someone, write on a Wall, or send a message. Users can also quickly scroll through messages and notifications as they do with email messages
• Invite friends to join Facebook and accept new friend requests
• Quickly snap and post pictures along with a caption and tags – The photo upload feature is also integrated with the BlackBerry smartphone camera and photo management applications on the smartphone
• View the Status of friends
• Read, compose and reply to messages even while offline – If the user is out of wireless coverage, messages are queued until the user returns to an area of coverage

To download use your BB browser and go to

www.blackberry.com/facebook/mobiledownload

RIM gets ready for new devices?

According to a report by BGR, it seems folks up at Research in Motion are getting ready for a slew of new products by reserving domain names as part of the product marketing drive.
The following domains have been reserved:

blackberry9110.com
blackberry9120.com
blackberry9130.com
blackberry9310.com
blackberry9320.com
blackberry9330.com

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Microsoft Live Search for Blackberry!

Microsoft recently announced that its search engine Live Search is now available for the Blackberry. According to Microsoft

"Live Search for use with BlackBerry(R) Devices. Live Search designed for use with BlackBerry devices is in beta and will be available for download for free on Tuesday, Oct. 16. It is a new offering designed for use on BlackBerry OS 4.0.2 or later phones, and customers with GPS-enabled phones can use location awareness to enhance their searches."

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How to choose the right blackberry for you

This is the third in a series of lectures done by Kevin Michaluk of crackberry.com regarding various aspects of Blackberries. In this particular lecture Kevin gives pointers on how to decide which Blackberry model is best suited to you. Other things to consider include individual carrier coverage and data plans as well as perhaps your company's policy towards having a camera phone in the office.

Read the full article here

Lecture 2: The difference between BIS and BES

The second in a series of "lectures" conducted by crackberry.com addresses one of the most widely asked questions about blackberries; "What's the difference between BIS and BES?"

So if you've always wondered, here's your chance to find out.

Read the lecture

RIM launches "Built for Blackberry" website

RIM has launched a new website called "Built for Blackberry" where it showcases a variety of software products available for download (either for free or as trial ware). It includes programs in the following categories: News, Sports, Travel and Weather, Games & Entertainment, Lifestyle and Navigation and Mapping. Do check it out here

Lecture 1: Why Blackberry?

An excellent article written by Kevin Michaluk of crackberry.com details why the he believes that the Blackberry is still the supremo of the smartphone world. I recommend it to all of you readers. Read the lecture here

Handango Q2 2007 survey

Handango.com has published a survey conducted recently which shows among other things, the top devices for which software is being downloaded and the top software that are being downloaded for the Blackberry.


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Blackberryfaq.com

For those who don't already know, the site www.blackberryfaq.com has one of the largest if not the largest collection of frequently asked questions about everything blackberry. It is not a site to ask questions but rather a site that answers questions already asked.It is worth a read.. trust me.

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