WatchDox, a provider of document security solutions, will be announcing their new Blackberry support on July 25. With WatchDox, companies can share important documents securely with a cloud-based service for protecting, controlling and tracking sensitive documents. When the service goes live for BlackBerry, companies will be able to easily view secure WatchDox files in PDF or Microsoft Office format and document owners can restrict files from being copied, printed or forwarded and can remotely revoke access to documents in real-time.
Generally, it seems the developer tools are both a blessing and a headache. The tools are creating a barrier to entry which has a negative impact on RIM’s ability to attract new developers, but it’s creating big opportunities for those who know how to use them as it’s sheltering their business from new competitors. RIM is definitely working on a new set of tools and how the company executes could result in a big influx of new developers.
We’ve already had some really awesome submissions for the BBM Apps Hackathon Event in NYC. Remember, if you want to win a free trip and sweet prize pack, all you have to do is email us your app idea at tips@blackberrycool.com. We’ve also had a few questions from developers about what apps they should write and how they can best position themselves to win the hackathon. Here are a few tips for developers interested in the event: Continue reading ‘How to Win the BBM Apps Hackathon Event in NYC’
OnPage is a smartphone pager and Priority Messaging Application for mobile devices. The app combines the simplicity and urgency of a conventional pager with the simplicity, power and features of a BlackBerry. With onPage, you can receive priority messages and respond securely and reliably. Pagers are still used by healthcare professionals because they provide a direct funnel for critical, emergency messages that are prioritized over all the other email/text noise out there. OnPage ensures the same, making a unique sound no matter what audio settings your phone is on. OnPage eliminates the need for a separate device too. Other features of OnPage include: Continue reading ‘OnPage Priority Messaging App Turns Your BlackBerry Into a Pager’
Foursquare for BlackBerry is now officially 3.0 and it features an overhauled UI and deals from LivingSocial, Gilt City, BuyWithMe, YP.com, and zozi. The app also now has a full leaderboard to see what your friends are doing and the next update will include BBM integration.
The problem with Foursquare has always been that the effort required to checkin somewhere never really had any significant reward. Sure, you could tell your friends where you are, but if they’re really your friends they probably know. You also might get some reward from telling your Twitter and Facebook followers where you are, but they actually don’t care. There is nothing worse than seeing someone in your Twitter stream checkin to some errand they’re running as though anyone actually cares about the minutia in their day. Continue reading ‘Foursquare 3.0 Gets Official – Download it Now’
Treasures of Montezuma 2 is the latest game by HeroCraft and it’s a typical fun casual game in the “match-3″ style. The game has over 100 levels where you compete for high scores and get rewarded with bonuses and gold that you can spend on upgrades. Features of the game include:
