App Roundup: BBM integrated apps for BlackBerry smartphones

It has been about a month or so since RIM launched BBM 6 and its BBM social platform status allowing for apps to integrate with BBM. At the time of its launch there were a handful of apps that came with BBM integration, but since then the list has grown quite a bit. Doing a search on BlackBerry App World gives you a whole load of apps with BBM integration, but not all apps show in the same search. So to make it easier for our NHCBBA readers thanks to Crackberry, here’s a round-up of all the current BBM integrated apps and games. Don’t forget you’ll need BBM 6 in order to avail of the BBM Social Platform, and not all apps are compatible with all devices.

Keep reading for the full list.

 

Poynt joins with Missing Children Society of Canada bringing child search alerts to your BlackBerry

Every year over 300,000 children are abducted in Canada and the US. This statistic is both heartbreaking and frightening, especially if you’re a parent. It’s always nice to see developers of popular applications updating their apps for the better good of the world, and this is one of those occasions. Poynt announced yesterday that they have joined with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to assist in the fight against child abduction.

A first-of-its-kind geo-targeted notification system through a mobile app, Poynt will assist in the timely location and recovery of missing or abducted children. When a child goes missing or new information on their whereabouts is received, time is of the utmost importance. By pushing geo-relevant Child Search Alerts to Poynt users already in the vicinity of a missing child, Poynt and MCSC will be able to quickly disseminate important information to aid in the recovery of missing children. The Child Search Alerts will direct Poynt users to a mobile website where they can view information about the missing child including pictures, a physical description, background details, information about other potential people who are with the child, as well as the areas where the child is thought to be located.

This is awesome news and a partnership that has potential to do a lot of real good in the world.

 

Poynt can be found in BlackBerry App World.[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Poynt[/qrcode]

 

Full press release and further details about the new feature can be found after the break.

Free Official FML (FmyLife) App Provides Loads of Laughs

There have been quite a few FML BlackBerry apps released over the years for the awesome www.fmylife.com website. Tom let me know about the latest by Antoine Réveillon which allows you to easily read the stories from FmyLife. The thing is if you go to the FML website they have this app listed as the OFFICIAL FML BlackBerry app which says something I guess.

 

This official app lets you to send them your FMLs, log in to your account, read and post comments, moderate the pending FMLs. This is just the first version and they are promising updates.

You can find the free FML app in App World[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/FMyLife[/qrcode]

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iSpeech brings Bush and Obama text to speech apps

Just what you have always wanted, right? Input some funny text and hear either Bush or Obama speak that text to you, who could pass that up? The folks at iSpeech have developed some fun little applications that allow us the countless hours of fun of typing random things, and having them spoken by folks who have run the US. Now you can have that conversation with the president you have always wanted to have, excited?

Update – Downloading the free application will get you only the text input to voice, if you want to use your device microphone to record something to be translated you are have to upgrade for $3.99. This purchase is made in app, and requires you to input your credit card information in, no option to buy a full version through AppWorld.  The registration screen requests a phone number which will allow you to use the SMS functionality but you can scroll to the bottom and select skip if you wish to opt out of that.

Download iSpeech Obama[qrcode pix=120]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/iSpeech_Obama[/qrcode]
Download iSpeech Bush[qrcode pix=120]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/iSpeech_Bush[/qrcode]

BlackBook by mblware updated to v4.0.0.109 – Brings BlackBerry 7 support and more

If you’re looking for a way to keep your BlackBerry contacts and related activities away from prying eyes, you’ll be happy to hear that BlackBook by Mblware has recently been updated to v4, bringing with it several new features and improvements. The app is now compatible with BlackBerry 7 devices, is faster than ever, and the look has been revamped. Additions include multiple email addresses for contacts, user pics in the contact list, and HTML email is now supported as well. If you are an existing BlackBook user, you can update to the latest version for $.99. Full price of the application is $3.99.
More information/details and to purchase BlackBook from App World

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Gist v1.5.46 Adds BBM SDK Integration

Gist is really on a roll with updates recently. Their acquisition by RIM slowed them down for a bit but now they are pumping out updates. The latest is a small update to v1.5.46 which brings BBM integration to the social address book app.

You can pick up the updated Gist app in App World for free[qrcode pix=120]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Gist[/qrcode]

Screen Grabber has now been upgraded toinclude the BlackBerry Messenger™ integration

As announced on our PODCAST Tonight here it is the NEW Screen Grabber..

Screen Grabber,our screen shot app for the BlackBerry, has now been upgraded to include the BlackBerry Messenger™ integration. With Screen Grabber you can now send your screen shots to your BBM™contacts right from the app! Screen Grabber is the first screen shot app to integrate with BBM™, and is one of the few free screen shot apps that does not put watermarks on the screen shots.

 

You can get Screen Grabber Free from App World: Click Here[qrcode pix=150]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Screen_Grabber_Free[/qrcode]

 

 

Flip Silent by S4BB updated to v2.5 – Reduces footprint and adds new features

 

The folks over at S4BB let us the know of a recent update to one of their newest applications for Storm and Torch devices. If you not familiar with Flip Silent it’s a simple to use application that activates silent mode for all incoming calls with just a flick of the wrist. For me that means no more fumbling with my device to hit ignore or going back and forth with my sound profiles all day at work. It’s embarrassing to have to pick up my device and try to shut it off when my boss is standing next to me. Believe it or not it’s loud even on vibrate.

Flip Silent now runs silently in the background thereby consuming less power and space so it no longer appears in the application switcher screen. Another addition is that the missed call notification will remain on the screen when you flip it back over. Flip Silent v2.5 features include:

• Flip your phone to silent
• Silences all incoming calls
• Flip your phone back to deactivate Flip Silent
• Silence your phone with a cool gesture
• Small footprint; Flip Silent 2.0 runs in the background
• Auto notifications

This is a rather unique and sort of cool way to change the sound profile on your device without pressing buttons or going through the menu options. That way next time my boss decides to stop by I can nonchalantly flip my device and silence it immediately. Flip Silent works just like it says as long as the device is in the face up position to begin with. The only downside is that it only works for incoming calls and no other message types.

Flip Silent 2.5 is available for Storm and Torch devices running OS 5.0 and higher for only $0.99.

More information / purchase Flip Silent at BlackBerry App World[qrcode pix=180]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/3989[/qrcode]

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Gist for BlackBerry Gets Big Update & Support for More Countries

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 :

• Australia
• India
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Africa
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom

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.

You can pick up this latest version of Gist in App World now[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/Gist[/qrcode]

Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

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Font Master Offers 18 Free Fonts With 60 More for $0.99

I am really liking what developers are doing with in app purchasing. I think it could lead to some pretty cool try before you buy solutions. The latest I have heard of is S4BB’s Font Master which offers up 18 free fonts for anybody to use preloaded in the app. If you wish you can purchase an additional 60 fonts for $0.99. They have also redesigned their user interface in an update this week along with some bug fixes.

 

The fonts bundled in Font Master include: Blur, Blurrr Letters, Bo Chen, Chamignon Alt Swash, Dufay, Fifa, Gears of Peace, Jacked, LDR, Mucha, Old Print, Paper Cuts, Perfect Dark Zero, Rune Scape, Taper, Vavont, Vipond, Yapix.

You can pick up Font Master for free in App World[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/25211[/qrcode].

You need an OS 6.0+ device for this app to work.

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