Posted on August 5, 2011, at 5:20 PM .
The latest app from SHAPE Services is out and this one is bound to please: a remote desktop app for the PlayBook. With RDM+ for the PlayBook, you can connect to your Mac or PC remotely (as well as more computers at no additional cost). With RDM+, you can send and receive emails, edit text documents, surf the web, manage files and basically do everything you usually do sitting in front of your home or office computer. There is no need to adjust the firewall settings or configure a router too. Features include:
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Posted on August 5, 2011, at 2:52 PM .
BlackBerry 7 looks just like OS 6 but the software performance is tweaked and the overall experience is much faster. When you’re browsing the homescreen and switching between screens, the device performs really well. One of the downsides of OS 6 was the lag you experienced when perusing the apps; but this is gone now. BlackBerry 7 also brings with it the new APIs that will help developers make more engaging apps such as Augmented Reality apps. Another major advantage in BlackBerry 7 is the updated web browser. Browsing on a BlackBerry 7 device is much faster and the browser is around 40% better than the browser with BlackBerry 6.
The real downside to all of this is that there are still a few major issues we have with the BlackBerry Platform and its user experience that are simply not addressed in the latest OS. For example, the devices still take a long time to boot up and downloading apps still makes your device nearly unusable. Alsop, while it’s great to see new APIs being released for BlackBerry 7, there doesn’t seem to be any news around improving the developer tools. BlackBerry developers are still stuck with some major frustrations such as having to use the awful simulators.
Click through for a few reasons why you should or should not care about BlackBerry 7.
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Posted on August 5, 2011, at 11:41 AM .
UDPATE: 4Shared actually offers 15GB of data (not 10 as previously reported).
4Shared is a virtual drive solution that gives you drag and drop storage with 15GB of space for free. While competitors like Dropbox have very popular apps and get great ratings, it looks like 4Shared is positioning itself as a viable alternative with so much free space. The 4Shared app is available for BlackBerry, as well as across other platforms such as desktop, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Symbian.
The 4Shared app has mixed reviews so let us know what you think here. Download the app free in App World.
Posted on August 5, 2011, at 11:29 AM .
BlackBerry App World 3.0 is now live in the Beta Zone and the updates and features seem to be centered around the new social APIs and supporting apps that use in-app purchasing and virtual goods. Something we would like to be seeing from App World is a coupon system and affiliate program. It’s surprising how long App World has been around and there’s still no affiliate program. With an affiliate program, BlackBerry would be better positioned as a platform for app discovery tools such as Appsfire, Heyzap and Chomp. A coupon system would also help with giveaways and would position App World as a great platform to blog about.
Here are the new features of App World 3.0:
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Posted on August 3, 2011, at 2:14 PM .
Bplay has announced the release of Clue Cover Story for BlackBerry. Developed by EA Mobile, Clue Cover Story is an adventure game based on the classic iconic Clue board game.
In Clue Cover Story, you must solve the mysterious murder of Mr. Boddy. Search his fantastic hillside mansion to uncover his guests’ devious secrets. Record clues on your crime map to discover who did, where and with what weapon. The faster you are, the more stars you’ll earn to advance your journalism career. Was it Mustard in the Study with the Candlestick? Or Peacock in the Ballroom with the revolver?
Help solve the mystery with Clue Cover Story for BlackBerry from Bplay
Posted on August 3, 2011, at 9:37 AM .
Magmic has released a few more themes that come free of charge (technically a free trial). You can download the themes and try them out for yourself. Two out of three of these themes feature full OS 6 support so be sure to click through and see if your device is compatible.
Explorer Pink Trial (pictured above) – A dainty spin on our Explorer theme, Explorer Pink adds a hint of stylishness to the clean and simple desktop style interface. Just like Explorer 2.0 and Explorer Black, this new theme has an awesome assortment of avatars and background images to choose from. Explorer Pink is the epitome of mobile elegance.
Grab a free trial copy of Explorer Pink at this link.
Hit the jump for 2 more free trial themes.
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