Basement devs, start your engines. If you aren’t one of those companies that are super-cozy with RIM and getting the Java Desktop Environement well in advance, it’s now available for open download. HTML e-mail viewing, spell check and BlackBerry Maps integration are all a part of the new package. Maps opens up some options… Since Google opened up its maps API, a lot have companies have been able to do some great stuff with it. I’ve always been a fan of BlackBerry Maps, and think there are some similar opportunities there.
Orange launched the pink Wi-Fi BlackBerry Pearl in Spain the other day, no doubt to the fanfare of many mujeres. Wi-Fi BlackBerrys might be old hat in Spain, considering they were the first to host them, but something tells me the novelty of coloured cases still hasn’t worn off. Pink has been a definite factor in pulling in the female demographic, but of course, it’s not all frivolous – the BlackBerry 8120 makes use of Orange’s UMA service, Único Empresas, for cheap calls over Wi-Fi. For more info, hit up Orange Spain.
You would think that gaining 107% growth on last year’s revenue would be something worth bragging about, but apparently analysts were expecting a little more from Research in Motion in the Q1 earnings report issued yesterday, and as a result shares dropped 7.8% overnight. Subscribers were up by 2.3 million, totaling 16 million, and revenue hit $2.24 billion for the quarter. Analysts were expecting $2.27 billion – not what you’d call a dramatic failure of expectations, but it seems like you either blow the expectations out of the water, or you disappoint… There’s not much gray area in between. Spending was a little higher due to BlackBerry Bold marketing, and the incoming 3G iPhone has stockholders a little shakey. Last week RIM’s stock hit a lofty $147, so this is a bit of a downer to follow up with, but c’mon, the Bold is coming up this quarter, which will do its fair share of impressing.
Between a BlackBerry, work computer, home desktop, and laptop, it’s easy to get your files scattered in a lot of different places. SugarSync knows this and is trying make it quick and easy to make sure you can always access all of your files. They’ve been kicking around for awhile, and I’ve been testing it out since beta. We talked with the developer about the importance of syncing across desktops and handheld, followed up by high promises of review. Well, here we are and ready to take a good close look at SugarSync.
BlackBerry users have been getting their kicks with leaked test versions of OS 4.5 for some time now, but now those packing the CDMA Curve and the BlackBerry World Edition have a chance to have some fun. OS 4.5′s biggest features are HTML e-mail viewing, over-the-air device upgrades and free/busy calendar lookup, among other things. If you’re the type to live dangerously, you can grab the OS 4.5 for the BlackBerry 8830 here or for the BlackBerry 8330 here. Just keep in mind these are still unreleased and could do some nasty things to your device.
BlipSocial just launched their beta, featuring some really cool location-based services that don’t require GPS. It’ll plug into Yelp, Facebook, BART train times, weather, and movie showtimes. It’s also got an API available for other parties who want to mobilize some of their information without having to go through the hassle of building an app from the ground up. A cute application, and if you’re a Yelper at all, it could be worth your time. Head on over to www.blipsocial.com on your mobile browser to get going!
Basement devs, start your engines. If you aren’t one of those companies that are super-cozy with RIM and getting the Java Desktop Environement well in advance, it’s now available for open download. HTML e-mail viewing, spell check and BlackBerry Maps integration are all a part of the new package. Maps opens up some options… Since Google opened up its maps API, a lot have companies have been able to do some great stuff with it. I’ve always been a fan of BlackBerry Maps, and think there are some similar opportunities there. 
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You would think that gaining 107% growth on last year’s revenue would be something worth bragging about, but apparently analysts were expecting a little more from Research in Motion in the 
Between a BlackBerry, work computer, home desktop, and laptop, it’s easy to get your files scattered in a lot of different places. 
