BerryDialer allows you to store callings cards on your device and it works seamlessly with the native OS to allow you to call contacts without remembering the card digits.
With BerryDialer users can:
- use calling cards on a BlackBerry
- save up to 80% on IDD & long distance calls
- call directly from the BlackBerry address book, call log or manual input
- store up to 100 calling cards
- call with nearly any calling card / phone card you can find
- call with a simple prefix to a phone number
Available for all BlackBerry models in English, German and Spanish.
Rhomobile has officially announced RhoHub, the world’s first Development-as-a-Service for Mobile, providing a web-based service for both smartphone app development and hosting of mobile applications, making native mobile applications easier to build, deploy and run on all smartphones.
RhoHub Features:
- Hosted editing and development of native applications
- Hosted build capabilities for all smartphones
- Optional OTA provisioning service
- Optional hosted sync server
- Makes developers five times more productive for even a single smartphone OS
- Allows developers to write apps using Rhodes in HTML and simultaneously build for all smartphones
- Supports BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Android, Symbian and iPhone
Rogers has done some research regarding Canadian habits with respect to smartphone application consumption. The survey was conducted by Canadian research firm Ipsos-Reid and found a couple interesting stats regarding smartphone user downloading habits.
The data found that the average smartphone user has downloaded 19 apps in the past year. One of the first questions I would like to know is, “how many of those apps were free?” Users are downloading more apps than ever, but we still have a ways to go to convince the average smartphone user that apps are worth what developers are asking. Try convincing a first time smartphone user to pay $39.95 for IM+ All-in-One Messenger.
The survey also found that one in four of Canadian smartphone users, downloaded an app from an app store. This data brings to light an obvious fact that when the content is placed in front of the user’s eyes, they are very likely to try something out. As smartphone users get more comfortable with the purchasing process, we’ll see a greater adoption of smartphone content.
Although this data is only a glimpse at a host of theories and discussion surrounding smartphone user habits, we can see that things are moving in the right direction.
Being a long time BlackBerry user I have come to know the operating system pretty well but I only began to wonder just how powerful these devices were once I purchased my BOLD 9000. Starting today, I’ll publish a column that will cover topics ranging from simple key board shortcuts to completely customizing your BlackBerry.
Brightkite is a location-based social network. In real time you can see where your friends are and what they’re up to. Depending on your privacy settings you can also meet others nearby. Brightkite also allows you to post photos and notes at locations for others to see.
BrightKite is now available in version Alpha 0.1.2.
Dear BlackBerry Cool, As you know, Sri Lanka has been in a state of civil war for many years now and there are thousands of civilian casualties. I work for an NGO and soon I will be flying to Sri Lanka to help with development efforts.
Before I leave, I have to figure out what to do with my Rogers BlackBerry Bold.
I spoke to 3 reps from Rogers, including a senior supervisor and got the following information:
There is no voice or data plans/packages available for Sri Lanka
The BlackBerry is currently on a Right Fit plan at $97.45 per month
Cancellation of contract = $500 + charge for phone $300 = $800
To use voice or data in SL will cost $3.50 per minute for roaming charge + $6.00 per minute to talk
I have been told by a technician that my BlackBerry is a world phone and is not locked. Could your readers help me out? Here are my options as I see them:
Keep the phone and maintain the contract @ $97.45 plus taxes per month and pay local rates in SL.
Cancel the contract, pay the difference for the phone and use it in SL.
Cancel the contract and sell the phone to someone and get a regular phone in SL.
Transfer the contract/phone to someone who will continue the payment.
