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Pageonce have just released version 2.5 of Personal Assistant for BlackBerry. The app now uses push notifications so users can receive alerts about their accounts without having to have it run in the background. This is particularly important for alerts such as low credit limit, suspicious credit card transactions and upcoming bills.
It would be pretty funny if Nokia decided to drop their proprietary OS entirely and take that of BlackBerry. This video is obviously some crazy hack or entirely fake, but it’s still a fun idea. Personally, I’d like to see more BlackBerrys running different operating systems. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a Bold 9000 running Android?
MMMOOO have launched a screensaver app called Aquarium that emulates the version you get with a Nokia device. The Aquarium screensaver supports OS 4.5 and higher and costs $2.99.
Check out the Aquarium screensaver in the BlackBerry Cool store.
Bplay have launched a new theme that emulates the Windows desktop called Explorer 2.0. The theme looks really nice and I like the way they use a semi-BlackBerry logo for the Start menu. This theme features a fully redesigned icon set, bottom toolbar and pop-up menus.
Check out the Explorer 2.0 theme from Bplay.
To use the integrated weather feature, download the free WeatherEye app.
T-Mobile have discontinued the BlackBerry Curve 8900. According to the carrier, the device has “reached the end of its life-cycle.” With pics of the 8910 surfacing, we could see this device head for T-Mobile and replace the 8900. Personally, I really like the 8900 and if it were up to me, I’d keep the device around and offer it for free.
T-Mobile have announced the Storm2 will be available in February, with no specific date mentioned. Embedded in the announcement is also Phil Lander, T-Mobile account director at RIM, confirming that RIM will launch their official Twitter client shortly (maybe this month).
[Hat tip @simonsage]
Dropbox is a simple file sharing and syncing service that comes with a mobile website and soon to be BlackBerry app. According to an email that was sent out to its 4 million users, the BlackBerry app is said to be “coming soon.”
The Dropbox service is really helpful for storing media files that can be accessible from anywhere. Users get 2GB worth of free space, with add-on plans offering more store and functionality for a fee.
Yesterday, Technology Analyst at TD Securities Chris Umiastowski, confirmed RIM’s 3G Pearl 9100, Tour2, WebKit browser and a hybrid keyboard-touch screen device. He also hints that the May quarter will be significant, stating “there could be upside to our numbers for the May quarter.”
Chris also goes on to say the doesn’t expect the Pearl 9100 to be released until April and thinks it will be “a big success, just like the last Pearl.”
The same article goes on to say that the QWERTY, touchscreen hybrid may have an optical navigation pad and will be launched in the 3rd quarter. He also says the Tour2 is now in production and soon to be released to the market. Verizon is the key customer for this device, which will include WiFi and an optical trackpad.
I personally can’t wait until the “Dakota” launches. Hybrid devices are the best of both worlds. The big question I’m still looking to get answered, is whether RIM will drop SurePress.
The WordPress app for BlackBerry is at version 1.0 and is now available for download in App World. This app was in public beta for some time, and is now available free in App World.
Features include:
Considering the Wicked WordPress app by Screaming Toaster is $10 per year, it would be great if this free version ends up packing as many features.
When we wrote about the SIRIUS/XM app for BlackBerry early last month, the rumor said it was due to launch this month. True to their unofficial word the app has launched. From the details listed last month, we know the app is a mobile extension of the subscriber’s paid Premium Online Service. The app also gives you 120 channels, the same number currently available on the iPhone app.
Any premium SIRIUS users out there? What do you think of the app?
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