Ronen has posted about some interesting software, reQall, which is free for a limited time. The BlackBerry app is an organizational tool that helps with memory and idea management. Sound a little convoluted? Here are some features:
reQall for BlackBerry gives you a voice-to-text recorder, task/shopping list/idea manager, reminder service and memory aid, all in one. Turn your BlackBerry smartphone into a powerful productivity center that helps you remember all the important things in your life. Using your BlackBerry, go to www.reqall.com/blackberry to download the Beta version.
This app seems to really try and tap into the BlackBerry as a personal data mining center. From the product description, it seems to integrate as many organizational apps as possible in order to get your life sorted out and your ideas flowing.
I’m off to try the Beta. Let me know if you’ve tried this app yourself.
Go to www.reqall.com/blackberry on your BlackBerry to download the application. Note: reQall for BlackBerry is compatible with OS version 4.2.0 and higher, including the new Bold, Storm and Pearl 8220 devices.
Throughout the many stages of the BOLT BlackBerry Browser private beta, we’ve had a hard time keeping up with the demand for invites to make sure every member of the BlackBerry Nation got a chance to kick the tires, so to speak. Thankfully, Bitstream has answered the call with a public beta of BOLT Browser version .86. To download the latest version for your BlackBerry, hit the link below. Don’t forget to check out our hands-on impressions as well.
Cisco is predicting that global mobile traffic will increase 66-fold between 2008 and 2013, with a compound annual growth rate of 131 percent over the same period. This growth in mobile data consumption reflects an adoption of 4G, which will bring total mobile traffic as high as exceeding two exabytes (1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes) per month by 2013. I’m thinking that the majority of this data will come in the form of rich media, but we’re also seeing a complete transition from dumbphone to smartphone.
Engadget is asking readers what they think of the BlackBerry Storm, now that it has had time on the market and users have become familiar with the device. Personally, I found the BlackBerry Storm typing experience to be it’s biggest forte. Touchscreen typing is incredibly frustrating, but RIM built the Storm knowing that users needed to ‘feel’ the keys. The SureClick system, although not the most popular feature, I feel is fairly innovative and worth a kudos.
That being said, I think there is room for improvement. My list would include:
WiFi.
Multi-touch zoom would help the web browsing experience.
Faster swipe response.
What do you think? What are the major pros and cons for this device?
Zara, who writes a blog mobilechic, has done a video review of the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and 8220 Flip. The video is a quick comparison of the 2 devices and she highlights some first impressions.
Things you’ll notice immediately with the Pearl Flip:
Thicker, shorter and heavier.
Recessed trackball.
Lower build quality (battery cover jiggles).
Keys are bigger and easier to press.
Larger screen resolution.
External screen that shows date, time and messages. Screen also displays media playing.
Double the amount of internal memory (128mb).
I would agree with Zara’s conclusion and I too would rather the Pearl Flip. What say you readers?
Multiplied has now brought Poynt to the BlackBerry Storm and was kind enough to give us a copy early for a hands-on. After the jump you’ll find Poynt for BlackBerry Storm’s feature list, a bunch of screen captures, and impressions from our time with this nifty application. Or you could just download Poynt at the link below, considering this is one of the best applications out for the Storm right now.
