Posted on May 25, 2009, at 1:56 PM .
GPSLogger is a free piece of software that records your GPS location on your BlackBerry, including elevation and speed. Additionally, GPSLogger is able to guide you to a previously recorded location using the “Guide me Home” feature.
Core features of GPSLogger include:
- Record your movement over time.
- Displays longitude, latitude and accuracy for longitude and latitude values.
- Displays number of satellites.
- Displays current altitude (in WGS84).
- Gives current course/heading as well as current speed.
This application also has a variety of views available:
- Path View: Display the traveled path in a x/y coordinate system (2D-View).
- Elevation View: Display the change of altitude over time.
- Speed View: Display the change of speed over time.
- GPS View: Display Longitude, Latitude, Heading and Speed in a large font (e.g. for own navigation).
- Timing View: Display elapsed time, current speed and Ø speed in a large font (e.g. for runners and cyclists).
- Compass View: Display the current heading in a nice compass view (OS4.6+ only).
- Direction View: Shows an arrow/line that points into the direction of loaded location (according to your current heading).
Download your free copy of GPSLogger for BlackBerry.
OTA for OS4.2.1+
OTA for OS4.6+
Posted on May 25, 2009, at 1:09 PM .
When I was living in Korea teaching English, all the kids wanted to play hangman. It’s a fairly morbid game but it’s a big part of Western culture. Now you can play hangman on your BlackBerry and the game offers a trivia twist.
Wild West Hangman combines the original pen and paper game, with 800 trivia questions in 10 different categories.
Purchase Wild West Hangman for BlackBerry for $4.99 until June 20th.
Posted on May 25, 2009, at 12:50 PM .
Phone Assistant version 1.4 is a great app that runs in the background and adds functionality to your BlackBerry that should be native with the device.
Phone Assistant enables you to quickly add contacts to your address book on the go. Once the conversation is ended, you will be prompted to add the contact only for new contacts if does not exist in the address book.
The existing functionality in the BlackBerry devices to add phone number to the address book only adds to the default “Work” category and in case you want to change that, the only way to go about it is to copy/paste. Phone Assistant will enable you to add the contacts in a quick and efficient way immediately without having to remember to add your important contacts later.
Purchase Phone Assistant version 1.4 for $2.99.
Posted on May 25, 2009, at 11:58 AM .
The Alert Button is a simple application and hardware combo for your BlackBerry that is intended to act as a panic button in case you’re in trouble. The app is very simple to operate, whether you’re in the dark or in daylight. Just push the Alert Button, and a message is sent by text from your phone to all your specified contacts.
The above pic is an example of the message received when the Alert Button is pressed. Each person gets your chosen message plus a link to Google maps that will pinpoint your location. They can then use Google maps or any other mapping service to be directed to where you are,or telephone an Emergency number and ask for help.
This application is great for the elderly as well. If the user does have a fall, breakdown, attack or needs help in any way, the just push the Alert Button.
The hardware costs £54.99 and can be purchased directly form Freedom.
Posted on May 25, 2009, at 10:37 AM .
I have taken my BlackBerry device to several conferences and I’ve found that there are a few applications I cannot live without. These applications should help you save money and be organized while on the road.
Mobile Data Alerter
Mobile Data Alerter is a simple application that allows you to set thresholds for all your data rates. The app will monitor your WiFi data, roaming and non-roaming data. By setting alerts for your roaming and non-roaming data, you can be assured that you won’t get a huge bill at the end of the month.
Download Mobile Data Alerter for your BlackBerry FREE.
[ED NOTE: Mobile Data Alerter is currently free but they will be charging for it eventually.]
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