Category: Blackberry

BlackBerry Voice Applications Targeted at Business and Leisure Users

4 January, 2007 (12:44) | Blackberry, News

Kodiak Networks Announces Licensing Agreement With Research In Motion (RIM) for Push-to-Talk (PTT) on Blackberry
The licensing agreement allows RIM to integrate a Java version of the Kodiak handset client with BlackBerry handsets and enables joint development and marketing efforts.
The Kodiak mobile applications capability appeals broadly to all users who need instant communications for personal and […]

7 top mobile and wireless trends for 2007

21 December, 2006 (17:07) | Hardware, Palm, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Smartphones

It’s year-end and that means the usual spate of hindsight and foresight articles. Computer World combines the two for their look at the state of wireless/mobile.
The top mobile and wireless trends that will emerge in 2007 wouldn’t be possible without the two biggest stories of 2006: the advent of the cheap smart phone, and […]

Santa’s Little Helper is a Blackberry

19 December, 2006 (12:56) | Blackberry, PIM

Apparently, Santa Claus has seen the advantage of hand-held technology and added a BlackBerry to his tool kit. (Don’t know if it’s red?) RIM in the U.K. is helping folk get their Christmas list to Santa and will send a copy of the list to family or friends. BlackBerry | Santa’s Little Helper 

Leading Media Companies to Provide Premium Audio Content to BlackBerry™ Users

14 December, 2006 (21:07) | Blackberry

QuickPlay Media Inc., a leading provider of personalized mobile media experiences, announced today the first round of media partners for its QuickPlayer for BlackBerry® application at the CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment Conference. The QuickPlayer for BlackBerry is the first application to deliver streamed audiocasts to BlackBerry devices. QuickPlayer for BlackBerry users have easy access […]

TELUS adds Blackberry 8703E

29 November, 2006 (20:04) | Hardware, Blackberry, News

New handset offers users a rich wireless experience and broadband-like access for people on the move
Vancouver, B.C. and Waterloo, ON - TELUS and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® 8703e operating on TELUS’ Wireless High Speed (EVDO) and 1X networks. The BlackBerry 8703e offers clients uncompromising e-mail, browsing and voice performance in […]

Got a Question About Your PDA?

20 November, 2006 (12:49) | Hardware, Software, Palm, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Smartphones

Give FileSaveAs a try.
Aimed at the mobile user, the site contains information on palmtops, smartphones, mobile phones and internet services, covering technologies such as GPRS, satellite navigation, Bluetooth and broadband.

Three Out of Four Users Say They Receive Too Much E-Mail

16 November, 2006 (16:30) | Hardware, Blackberry

IABC Survey Finds 93 Percent of PDA Users Negatively Affected by E-Mail Overload

 
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — In a global survey of over 1,700 business communication professionals, an overwhelming majority of respondents (85 percent) said that e-mail overload is having a negative impact on their productivity at least some of the time. The negative […]

How To Avoid BlackBerry Thumb

14 November, 2006 (12:47) | Hardware, Blackberry

Repetitive strain injury can be caused by overuse of the thumbs to type messages on the popular Blackberry e-mail device or any other handheld computer with a similar keyboard.

How To Avoid Blackberry Thumb’ - News by InformationWeek

Top 12 BlackBerry Tips

10 November, 2006 (11:51) | Blackberry

Smart Device Central has compiled a list of keyboard shortcuts for the Blackberry 8700. Many of these tips will work with other BB models, as well.
Navigate quickly around calendar views by pressing D for Day, W for Week, M for Month, and A for Agenda. For this to work, you’ll need to set Enable […]

Berry411 Version 3.5 Released

10 November, 2006 (11:01) | Freeware, Blackberry, Reference

Berry411, one of the most useful —and free— programs for the Blackberry has been upgraded. New features in this release:
* The “Pick from recent addresses” feature allows you to easily manage more than three addresses.* The City/State field now accepts zip codes as well.* The phone numbers of items you click on are now […]