Posted on October 7, 2010, at 7:47 AM .
The latest update to the BOLT Browser, version 2.3, comes with a host of new features including HTML5 audio streaming to complement the HTML5 video streaming added in BOLT 2.1, and also includes enhanced inline text editing, cloud-based backup of your favorites and the addition of Ustream.tv to the list of Flash video sites supported by BOLT. The latest version of the BOLT browser also includes new Mobile Widgets. BOLT 2.3′s widget gallery features weather, Wikipedia, and dictionary widgets, along with an improved Twitter widget and a brand new Facebook widget.
For a full list of features and free download of BOLT 2.3 visit boltbrowser.com.
Posted on October 7, 2010, at 7:16 AM .
Are you ever on a long road trip and your signal keeps dropping? Well this year at CTIA, Wilson Electronics is showing off their suite of cell signal boosting devices. Their newest product, Sleek, is a cradle-antenna combo accessory that works with any mobile device. All you need to do is install the cradle and antenna then stick you device in the cradle and your signal will be boosted.
To purchase a Sleek go to this link.
To check out all the Wilson Electronics products head over to their website.
Posted on October 7, 2010, at 7:09 AM .
Mobile Future, a broad-based coalition of businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals, has just released a BlackBerry app that allows anyone to keep up-to-date on the latest news from the FCC and congress regarding wireless. The app can be downloaded by texting GETBERRY to 30644. For more information on wireless future visit mobilefuture.org.
Posted on October 6, 2010, at 3:40 PM .
We recently wrote about the official OS 6.0.0.246 for the BlackBerry Torch and RIM has sent over a few vague yet helpful notes about the latest update. It’s hard to be motivated to update your OS when RIM or the carriers don’t tell you what has been improved, but it looks like .246 has some worthwhile improvements. Some of the performance improvements include:
- Browser – faster page loading and improved panning
- User input – handled more efficiently, improved responsiveness after unlocking device
- Applications – faster launching, exiting and switching
- Home Screen – faster rendering and smoother transitions when switching between panes
- Media – faster rendering of thumbnails in picture application
- Email/Messaging – faster and smoother scrolling in message list and when reading email
- Voice- Software improvements for improved audio quality
To grab the update for your Torch, head over to blackberry.com/updates.
Posted on October 6, 2010, at 3:30 PM .
Texas Hold’em King 1,2 and 3 were incredibly successful poker games for BlackBerry and Magmic is working on the 4th version, THK Live. The game is completely multiplayer and totally online (no more single player). THK Live lets you compete with poker players all over the world and features some pretty revolutionary features such as:
- Free To Play: Each day you’ll receive chips that you can take straight to the tables, without paying anything.
- Fast, Smooth and Fun: Are you tired of waiting for your opponent to make their move? This is the fastest poker game available for BlackBerry. Our quick speeds and easy to use interface ensure that you’ll spend more time taking down pots.
- Automatic Table Selection: THK Live will pick the most appropriate table for your Bankroll, Experience and Speed – All you have to do to start playing is press “Play.”
- Slick, Easy-to-Use UI: Magmic’s new and improved user interface is designed for high resolution devices providing vivid colors and smooth animations. Poker actions are easy to use and are inspired by BlackBerry’s own home screen.
- Unlock Achievements: Earn over 35 unique achievements that will reward you for winning pots, playing hands and getting lucky. THK Live will continue to add new and exciting achievements with each free content update.
- Stylish Avatars: Choose from over 30 unique Avatars, their high-resolution, full detail avatars are sure to make an impression. Magmic will continue to add more avatars with free content updates.
- Free Content Updates: THK Live is designed to be easy to update. We’ll be able to push out new and exciting features and new content as a direct downloads.
- Chat 2.0: We’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort to create the best chat system in a poker game. You’ll be able to quickly and conveniently taunt or praise your opponents without missing a hand.
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