Posted on June 4, 2010, at 10:48 AM .
We have been talking a lot about which BlackBerrys will be getting an OS 6 upgrade and it looks like 512MB of RAM might be the memory cutoff. If true, it would mean the Bold 9650 is the only device currently in circulation that would get the upgrade. Until you get your hands on a modern device, Theme Designers are doing their best to bring some of that experience to the user. Currently, I’m using the OS 6 theme by WJD Designs, and it’s very well done. It has some minor glitches such as lag, but it includes some nice transitions and menu features.
MMMOOO has just launched its OS 6 theme, and it also looks pretty clean. The MMMOOO OS 6 theme comes with a clean green homescreen and a hidden dock and OS 6 icons. Overall, these two OS 6 themes offer a nice variety of options for users who want the OS 6 look on their device.
Check out the OS 6 theme by WJD Designs in the BlackBerryCool Store.
The OS 6 theme by MMMOOO is also available from our store.
Posted on June 4, 2010, at 10:33 AM .
SimCity Societies for BlackBerry is a socio-economic simulator by EA.
While traditional SimCity games are billed as “city-building simulators”, SimCity Societies focuses more on your city’s population and their needs as a society.
Something that shapes the look an feel of your city is the political spectrum. As mayor if you implement a lot of authoritative policies, your city will look the part with secret police stations and early curfews . If your focus is business then your city will take on a capitalist tone with skyscrapers and department stores. If you like it liberal, your city will be able to have buildings like a game development company and a recycling center.
Continue reading ‘Review: SimCity Societies for BlackBerry by Electronic Arts’
Posted on June 3, 2010, at 3:59 PM .
About a week ago we told users on our Facebook page about a rumor that the 9700 won’t be getting an OS 6 upgrade, and that RIM will be launching an updated device with more memory. A UAProf document exists on RIM’s servers confirming this new device, and there is a rumor about the device having 512MB of RAM, which is the same as the 9650 and the amount of RAM we’re predicting will be required for an OS 6 upgrade. Of course, with OS 6 comes the new WebKit browser and rumor has it that the 9700a will also have a 5MP camera.
While OS 6 does look cool, it’s a shame to think that the 9700, Storm2 and everything pre-9650 won’t be getting the upgrade. Looks like these devices will be stuck trying to imitate OS 6 with a theme.
Posted on June 3, 2010, at 3:41 PM .
FlightTrack is a popular iPhone app that is now available for BlackBerry via App World. The app tracks every aspect of domestic and international flights including delays, cancellations and gates. With over a million users from its iPhone sales, it should be interesting to see FlightTrack’s success on BlackBerry. Aside from tracking, the app has several features including:
- Covers more than 5,000 airports worldwide.
- Check gate numbers, delays and cancellations.
- Airtime, aircraft, and speed & altitude (US).
- Offline mode for use in airplanes, maps still work
- Predict flight delays with airport warnings and historical delay forecasts.
- Pro-level flight status coverage rated #1 by the WSJ
- Save flight itineraries up to 11 months in advance.
- Add flight notes for seat numbers, confirmation numbers and more.
- Share flight status with friends and colleagues.
- Review weather radar and forecasts.
FlightTracker is in BlackBerry App World for $4.99.
Posted on June 3, 2010, at 12:15 PM .
biHeads is a software development company that has a ton of mobile experience helping companies such as RIM, Hewlett Packard, Redsky Mobile, Vaultus Mobile Technologies, Cellcrypt, EMC, S&H Medcom and others. The company makes apps for all smartphone platforms and they’ve recently announced a contest to give away $25,000 in development services for the best BlackBerry Super App idea. Be sure to check out all the details after the jump.
Continue reading ‘$25,000 BlackBerry Super App Contest – Cocktail Napkin Designs Accepted!’
