Poynt has rolled out v1.2 of their PlayBook app today. This new version does not have an official changelog sadly but users have been sending in unofficial ones. So far BarracudaBob noticed events and gas added like the smartphone app. Tim let us know that you can now buy movie tickets too. Let us know what else you spot!
You can pick up the new version of Poynt free in App World[qrcode pix=120]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Poynt[/qrcode]
We all know that Facebook for BlackBerry is a hit or miss, depending on the user, but today the folks have released an update to address some issues that users were seeing. Many of us, myself included, got stuck with a timeline that wouldn’t refresh or once the application was launched, it would just freeze up — sometimes to the extent that a battery pull was needed. The update to version 2.0.0.45 should address both of these issues and probably some others that they didn’t list, but either way be sure to hop onto App World and grab the update now. Also Check our Facebook at http://facebook.com/nhcbba
The movie Bruce Almighty was on TV recently; a 2003 comedy where a frustrated field reporter was lent the powers of the big G for a week. During the film, Bruce used his newfound powers to become “Mr. Exclusive” – being the first, and the only, reporter on the scene at major news that he himself created. Putting aside the divine powers, it can be argued that almost anyone can become a Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Exclusive – with the right tools of course.
The way we access the news is continually changing as mobile technology advances. I don’t know how many times I would catch the news on an application such as Viigo long before I would be able to sit down in front of the six o’clock news. Do you even venture to the newspaper stand to pay for a paper anymore? Why would you when you can read it online for free? The news has come and gone long before the paper hits the stands – the term “hot off the presses” no longer applies. Terms like “trends” and “feeds” have easily replaced it as they better reflect that instantaneous access we have. If you have a smartphone (or dumbphone for that matter) in hand, and you’re on the scene, you could potentially become a mobile reporter.
The free BlackBerry Podcasts app was updated to v1.5.0.28 back in April but hasn’t seen much action since. According to RIM’s official forums that is going to change soon with them announcing v1.5.0.45 now available. That seems like a small bump but according to their forums it adds quite a few new features including push delivery of new episodes.
Features of the new version include
The new version supposedly will be available on BlackBerry 4.6 to 7 OS devices, however, BlackBerry ID, is only available for BlackBerry 7 OS devices.’
Keep an eye out in App World on the Podcasts page for the update[qrcode pix=150]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Blackberry_Podcast[/qrcode]
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Twitter clients galore across many platforms. Without a doubt, Twitter for BlackBerry and UberSocial for BlackBerry have been the most used clients for our OS. Tweetcaster is trying to change that concept and their latest app v1.1.0 is now available via App World. Tweetcaster also brings BBM integration along, as you can share a tweet via BlackBerry Messenger. I’ve always found this to be interesting and not really worth it because the best way to “share a tweet” would be through BBM status message and until BBM changes the max number of character (64) allowed it wouldn’t make sense to do so. Either way here’s the official description of what’s new with Tweetcaster for BlackBerry.
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Continue reading Tweetcaster appears in App World and brings BBM Integration
I am not sure what to make of this one so let us know if you figure out more info. Tim let me know that RIM has announced BlackBerry News App v1.1 in their official forums. The thing is nobody has spotted the app in App World yet though that has not stopped RIM from changing the description to reflect v1.1 and putting up knowledge base articles about it. My current theory is that this new version is only available for OS 7.0 devices in App World though this version simply brings it to closer parity with what Viigo use to have before RIM acquired it.
The new version 1.1 of BlackBerry News adds:
Let us know if you spot the update at this link in App World for your device[qrcode pix=180]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/21101?lang=en[/qrcode]
SHAPE Services let us know that IM+ for BlackBerry has been updated to version 9.0 and this most recent update brings a lot more features for Russian users. The IM+ app has been a very popular download as it lets you connect all of your favorite IM services and interact with them in a single application. In this most recent update, IM+ features:
The neighbors service is really interesting as it offers users the opportunity to find new real life connections and friends with common interests.
Head over to the SHAPE Services site for more information
Download the app[qrcode pix=150]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/IM+[/qrcode]
RIM purchase Gist a bit back as a way to create a social address book for BlackBerrys. Quite a few people were excited about what this could mean but it keeps on getting better. Gist just released a new version of their app (For OS 6.0 only) that first of all expands the app beyond the US and Canada. It is now available in :
They have also bulked up the app which now allows you to connect to Twitter, Facebook, and Google Apps (Including Gmail, Google Apps, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts) to bring all of your contacts to one place in one app.
Thanks to everyone that sent this in!
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Bouncity is a new location based social gaming platform that certainly everyone will compare to foursquare. While it does have some similarities, the differences really set it apart. With Bouncity there is essentially a three step process: Go places, do challenges and get rewards. As you venture out into the real word (which hopefully you do) you’ll have to complete challenges are various venues that include checking in, answering questions, taking quizzes, taking photos and more. Along the way you’ll earn different rewards in Bouncity which you can turn into real-life goods by allocating your rewards points. There is of course integration with other social networks like Facebook and Twitter as well. Overall Bouncity is a pretty sweet social game to take on with your friends. If you’re a fan of foursquare, Gowalla and the like, this one is definitely worth checking out. Grab the BlackBerry app free from the link below.
More information/download of Bouncity for BlackBerry [qrcode pix=150]http://bouncity.com/[/qrcode]
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Although the app has been around for some time we had to give a mention to Nomad Analytics: the one and only Google Analytics app for your BlackBerry. The app comes with a free trial and costs $4.99 afterwards. It’s surprising that it has taken this long to see a decent Google Analytics app but Nomad has done it. The app lets you track your websites and is incredibly simple to use. Simply log in with your Google credentials and the app pulls in all the sites registered with your account. Other features include:Main features of Nomad Analytics are:
Data queries available on Nomad Analytics include:
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