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Bla1ze from crackberry reports on the recently availability of the Rogers Bold 9700. The new device has “became available today for retailers to order through hardware management”. Rogers has been quietly shipping dummy devices to their retail channels, with the devices now available in the inventory to certain CSRs, how much longer before the retail Rogers Bold 9700 launch? Also available are the White Bold 9000, as well as a cameraless Bold 9000.
Bplay is running a contest right now where you can win daily prizes, an iPod Touch and $500 USD cash. The contest ends November 7th.
To play, all you have to do is grab a copy of Texas Hold’em King 3, available on a free trial or purchase for $4.99. In game, join the contest mode and submit a bankroll high score. Entries larger than $2,000 are eligible for a daily prize.
To win more, go to Magmic Social and register for the contest. If you have a bankroll larger than $5,000 and are registered, you automatically become eligible to win the grand prize. If you don’t see where do register, look for the “Contest” tab.
Happy gaming!
The fastest and easiest way to view, print and send e-mail message content, attachments, files, and photos from a BlackBerry® smartphone to any PC using Tazzle Desktop Software. This unique hardware and software combination effectively turns the PC into an instant peripheral for a BlackBerry smartphone, allowing direct access to the PC’s screen, printing, and storage capabilities, while securing the privacy and data on the smartphone and the PC.
Here’s a video detailing how easy it is to set up and use Tazzle IT.
Tazzle IT is recommended for most newer model BlackBerry smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Bold™, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, and BlackBerry® Tour™ smartphones. While Tazzle IT will run on older BlackBerry devices, performance on these devices has not been optimized. The Tazzle IT Desktop Software runs on Windows XP. Tazzle IT is priced at $79.95 and on sale at www.tazzleit.com.
EA Mobile has launched some of their best selling titles on App World recently including Bejeweled, Need for Speed Undercover, Risk, Scrabble (in the US and Canada only), Tetris, Tetris Mania, The Sims 3, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour.
If you’re thinking of buying any of these games, here is a quick review of some of the titles that I have played:
Bejeweled – Excellent casual game and easy to play on a BlackBerry. Definitely worth it!
Tetris – The original and a great purchase for a mobile game.
The Sims 3 – Not worth purchasing. The mobile version lacks any real Sims gameplay and is a cheap ripoff of the PC version.
Happy gaming!
In the past couple of years we’ve seen BlackBerry go from a business-oriented uber pager, into the swiss-army knife of smartphone entertainment and productivity it is today. With so many high-end devices on the street, my Bold is no longer as special as it was when it first launched late last year. Time for a change that will elevate my device ten floors above the pedestrian and into the penthouse.
The Bold was the first BlackBerry that could be easily customized with interchangeable battery covers. On launch they had red and blue faux leather, now there are dozens of battery covers available from gold snakeskin to pink denim. We got our custom kits from Cellular Nationwide Network: an OEM parts distributor with a thorough selection of BlackBerry custom parts and quick shipping.
For these custom devices we wanted to switch the silver bezel and buttons out for a matte black set, I also wanted to switch carrier tags to add some international flavor. Ordering a battery back is simple enough but for these other modifications we’re going to have to so some disassembling and warranty voiding. Taking the device apart was simple enough, putting it back together is a little tough so here’s a disassembly guide just in case.
I would like to note how light the BlackBerry Bold’s guts are without the battery and external housing. To me the bold is a computer in every sense, but taken apart it weighs about as much as an Oreo.
Black denim battery cover, black scroll ball, matte black bezel with blank carrier bottom panel, and a set of black buttons.
If you’ve done any BlackBerry case modifications that you’d like to share please email us at tips(at)blackberrycool(dot)com.
Vringo is a video ringtone service for your mobile device that includes a social component so you can share your favorite videos with friends. Their application is being developed for the BlackBerry Bold, and they’re looking for early adopters to try out their fully functional social and visual ringtone application.
The service provides a large catalog of free video ringtones and it also lets you turn your own videos into a video rintone format.
Try the free video ringtone service Vringo for the BlackBerry Bold at beta.vringo.com.
To make your own video ringtones, head over to the Vringo Studio.
A new games popped up in the BlackBerry Cool store that looks hilarious. The game is called Postal Babes and it’s a 2D sidescroller featuring girls with guns in their underwear.
The plot of the game reads like a B movie. Maniacs have taken over campus and now the first year student girls are hostages. Tragedy! The Postal Babes will save the day!
This game features 12 levels and a ton of weapon variations. Happy gaming!
Postal Babes is available for $3.99.
Bplay has some new content out that’s definitely worth checking out. The first is a new Baseball Theme. This one is for the sports fans.
If you’re the gambling type, you might like the No Limit Casino 12 Pack.
Happy gaming everyone!
I found this great article in the forums that shouldn’t go unnoticed. It’s a little old but hopefully someone out there gets some use from it. The how to will allow you to download the free apps from BlackBerry App World, even though RIM hasn’t officially launched in your country.
1. Download the App World .ZIP file.
2. Unzip it to your desktop
3. Copy the files net_rim_bb_appworld.cod, net_rim_bb_appworld_resource_en.cod and JavaLoader.exe to the following folder depending on your Windows OS:
4. Start CMD (Windows Key + R and then type CMD)
5. Plug-in your BlackBerry
6. Type: javaloader -u load net_rim_bb_appworld_resource_en.cod
once done type next one:
7- Type: javaloader -u load net_rim_bb_appworld.cod
Your device will now reboot and you will have App World on your device. This has been tested on the Curve 8900 and the Bold, so make sure to comment whether it works for you.
BlackBerry Storm users:
1. Download the App World .Zip file.
2. Unzip it to your desktop
3. Run the Blackberry Desktop Manager
4. Select Application Loader
5. Select Add / Remove Applications
6. Select Browse and look at your desktop for the file “appworld.alx” and select it.
7. Click Next and then Finish.
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UPDATE: Sorry guys, should have mentioned it’s only for the Storm 9500 and 9530.
Pixelated is an interesting puzzle game that requires changing pixel colors until your screen is single solid color. To do this, you use a combination of colored buttons on the bottom of the screen to change the color of the squares in the upper left hand corner.
It’s a little difficult to explain but it’s a simple game to play. There are 2 versions of the game: Pixelated and Pixelated Plus. While Pixelated lacks some of the advanced features found in Pixelated Plus, such as stat tracking and additional playing modes, Pixelated is still a fully functioning game with no limits on it’s game play.
Pixelated is available free on App World.
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