Posted on April 23, 2010, at 9:26 AM .
Elecite have an interesting new theme out called Polygon which features a red color scheme and a honeycomb-like interface. The homescreen icons are organized in a cell system, with each icon representing a category. This system gives you quick access to categories such as social, communication, media, options and more, for a grand total of 18-19 icons.
Features of the theme include:
- 6 Customizable Icons
- 18-19 Locked Quick-Access Icons
- Cell System
- Maximum Optimization to Prevent Memory Leaks
- SVG Compression for Maximum Speed and Performance
- HDR Image Quality for Sharp Visuals
Check out the latest theme in the BlackBerryCool Store.
Posted on April 23, 2010, at 9:07 AM .
Pixelated is a fun and simple game for BlackBerry that involves changing the colors of the pixels in order to make the screen a single color. The game has recently been updated to version 2.0, with support for additional devices, as well as a cool achievement system.
With the new achievement system, users can win awards for things such as completing puzzles in record time. The game also now features the ability to back-up/synchronize game settings. On top of these improvements are some UI enhancements and compatibility fixes.
Check out Pixelated in App World.
Posted on April 22, 2010, at 3:26 PM .
Bluetooth have published a press release saying they are “ready to roll” with Bluetooth 4.0, and it is expected to launch by the end of Q2. Bluetooth 4.0 will feature a low energy mode, which is expected to make some big waves in m-health, sports and fitness, security and home entertainment scenarios where button-cell battery devices proliferate.
Bluetooth 4.0 is a combination of three specifications: classic Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth low energy technology, and Bluetooth high speed technology. These three specifications can be combined or used separately depending on the device’s needs. Another awesome update is that while current Bluetooth has a range of around 30 feet, Bluetooth 4.0 will be able to be optimized for a range of 200 feet and more.
It should be interesting to see what implications this will have for BlackBerry and apps, particularly with this new range. Anything really cool with Bluetooth has always been a little impeded by its short range, and I think we’re going to see some interesting networked apps. Even though Bluetooth 4.0 will be launching end of Q2, it will obviously take some time after that before we see it on BlackBerry. Perhaps we’ll see it on all OS 6 devices.
More details available in the press release.
Posted on April 22, 2010, at 1:51 PM .
A red BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and a white Bold 9700 are surely coming to Rogers as the dummy units have been pictured and posted online by @Treatz. The 9100 has been seen with SureType, T9 and we suspect a fully QWERTY is coming too. These devices are expected to retail for $449.99 sans contract. White sure does look nice doesn’t it?
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Posted on April 22, 2010, at 12:53 PM .
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 by EA is now available on Bplay. The game features 3D graphics, 4 different game modes, as well as lots of characters and courses to choose from. You can tee off from Turnberry, Hazeltine and Bethpage. You can also play legendary links such as Pebble Beach. On that note, what’s the difference between a car and a golf ball? Tiger can drive a ball 400 yards.
Check out Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 from Bplay.
Posted on April 22, 2010, at 10:42 AM .
Here is a 10 Point Plan for Success for anyone wanting to enter the crazy chaotic app market, especially those wanting to build a B2B service, which is exponentially harder than building the next trendy gimmick app.
You can download the full white paper released by my company Widality in PDF form.
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