Posted on May 19, 2009, at 8:41 AM .
SwipeLock is a very popular application for the BlackBerry Storm. This is yet another application I would like to see native on the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2, aka the BlackBerry Odin.
For a limited time, BlackBerry Cool readers get a special $3.00 discount on the all-in-one touch screen/device lock for your Storm.
SwipeLock has all of the features of TalkLock, plus it enables you to:
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Fully-configure your settings – enter “white list” phone numbers that will not activate the screen lock, set a screen lock delay for incoming and/or outgoing calls.
- Quickly lock your whole device and unlock using a unique finger swipe pattern on the touch screen – faster and easier than typing an alphanumeric password!
- Put your device in Standby Mode to save battery and prevent screen touches and button presses.
Purchase a copy of SwipeLock for your BlackBerry Storm for $3.99 after the discount.
Use the promo code “BBCOOLSWIPELOCK” to get your BlackBerry Cool special discount of 50% off.
Posted on May 19, 2009, at 8:28 AM .
gwabbit is an interesting product that was at WES this year. The app goes through your email looking for signatures. It then takes the information displayed in the signature, and uses it to add the person to your contacts.
The app was previously only available for desktop, but they now have a sneak peak beta available for download. The company is still putting the finishing touches on the app which will be made publicly available on May 26th.
[ED Note: The Beta link has been disabled but we'll let you know when the app goes live.]
Posted on May 18, 2009, at 4:31 PM .
The Canadian government insists that BlackBerry Cool shut down for a day in order to build our content and relax the creative nodes in our brains.
Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 24. It honors Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Since the British have been run out of town, Victoria Day is also commonly called the May 2-4 weekend and it marks the unofficial start of the cottage season where 2-4 cases of beer are consumed by hard working Canadians.
Happy Beer Day.
Posted on May 15, 2009, at 4:25 PM .
As you’ve probably noticed, today is Make It Seven Day on BlackBerry Cool. With all the news in the past 24 hours about Jim Balsillie moving the Coyotes to Hamilton, Southern Ontario, BBCool is doing its best to help the campaign.
Lets Make It Seven!
Jim Balsillie’s spokesman, Bill Walker, was on a televised broadcast of a radio interview he did with a Hamilton network. Again, I used MyCaption on my BlackBerry 8900 to capture the details so they’re transcribed for you.
Click through to read Jim Balsillie’s spokesman talk about the buyout
Posted on May 15, 2009, at 12:39 PM .
There has been some discussion on Canadian conservative talk shows about the fact that Jim Balsillie’s deal requires an investment on the part of the Hamilton government to update the Copps Coliseum.
The deal would involve an investment of $150 million dollars on the part of the Hamilton government to bring the Copps Coliseum up to NHL standars.
Although this may seem like a significant investment of tax payers dollars, it will have significant returns. The City of Hamilton knows this, which is why they have committed to helping Mr. Balsillie with the move. For those tax payers in Hamilton who aren’t convinced, the ROI potential is an easy sell.
The City of Hamilton will have 300 days or so to use the improved facilities as they see fit. An NHL team only plays around 41 home games, which means that minus a couple weeks for renovations, the facility can accommodate a wide range of revenue generating events for most of the year. Events such as big ticket concerts, indoor sports and trade shows are all much easier to accommodate, and will generate business for the government as well as local businesses. Jim is even investing millions of his own dollars to help with the facility upgrade.
With the full support of Hamilton, Canada and the BlackBerry community, we can help Jim Make It Seven.
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Posted on May 15, 2009, at 12:11 PM .
Jim Balsillie spoke with the editorial board at the Toronto Star yesterday and he expressed some frustration regarding the purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes. He talked about this love for the game and his passion for Canada. A real patriot, Jim said he had to take a “side door” approach to try and secure the Coyotes and give Canada a 7th hockey team.
I recorded the conversation with my BlackBerry 8900 using MyCaption so you could read the transcripts. There is also an audio clip for you to listen to
Jim Balsillie Toronto Star Audio
Click through to read the transcribed conversation using MyCaption
