Free miRoamer Global Radio Streaming Internet Radio App For BlackBerry

If you’re looking for an alternative to the bunch of streaming radio apps already mentioned here on BBRocks!, here’s one I haven’t mentioned yet. miRoamer Global Radio gives you access to the “world’s largest and most diverse selection of Internet radio content” for free. They do have a premium version but I’m not sure what the differences are. Features include:

• miRoamer’s Global AM/FM – We gather radio channels from all over the world to bring you the best that radio has to offer. Browse effortlessly through tens of thousands of global radio channels and enjoy the world’s best Internet radio channels.
• miRoamer Platinum – miRoamer’s own radio stations with music compiled by radio experts. The result: simply the very best music content for any of our 20 plus Platinum channels.
• Content Partners – Access SHOUTcast’s® vast Internet radio directory here, with more specialized Internet radio content partners coming soon.

miRoamer Global Radio is available as a free download from the BlackBerry App World and will work on all devices running OS 5.0 or higher. If you’ve used other streaming radio apps and try this one out, feel free to comment with your thoughts below!

BlackBerry PlayBook webcast series for developers starts tomorrow!

As we mentioned a little while back, Research In Motion is starting up their series of five webcasts to help get developers started on the BlackBerry PlayBook. The first of the five “Develop for the BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for Adobe AIR” webcasts will actually be held tomorrow and will guide you through the process of installing, setting up BlackBerry PlayBook SDK and get you started on building applications. Research In Motion experts will be there as well as Adobe experts to answer any questions you may have throughout the process.

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Presenters: Prosanta Bhattacherjee, Application Development Consultant, Research In Motion Limited and Renaun Erickson, Adobe Developer Evangelist, Adobe Systems Incorporated

We’ve already got to see a ton of great PlayBook apps from developers around the world and this, is just the beginning. Be sure to sign up for the webcast series if you’re interested in learning more about developing PlayBook apps.

• Register For The Develop For The BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK for Adobe AIR Webcast>>

miRoamer Free Online and FM/AM Radio For BB

While browsing through App World I came across miRoamer a fully loaded Internet Radio application that allows you to listen to local radio stations AF/AM or stream internet radio. The application is loaded with genres from all over the world.  At this time the application only has BIS, WAP or Wi-FI options for network.  The UI is nice and works well on the 9800 touch screen.
Best of all the application is Free, I know most of you are familiar with Pandora, and Slacker but this will give you a new option. The application uses location to determine local radio stations. Works best over Wi-Fi.

Features from product description:

miRoamer’s Global AM/FM – We gather radio channels from all over the world to bring you the best that radio has to offer. Browse effortlessly through tens of thousands of global radio channels and enjoy the world’s best Internet radio channels.

miRoamer Platinum – miRoamer’s own radio stations with music compiled by radio experts. The result: simply the very best music content for any of our 20 plus Platinum channels.

Content Partners – Access SHOUTcast’s® vast Internet radio directory here, with more specialized Internet radio content partners coming soon.

Tune in to the World by downloading miRoamer on your BlackBerry® now – for FREE!

Supported BlackBerry® products include:

BlackBerry® Torch 9800
BlackBerry® Bold 9700
BlackBerry® Bold 9000
BlackBerry® Pearl 9100
BlackBerry® Curve 8520

NOTE: Application requires latest release of OS 5.0 to be installed. Please check with your Network Service Provider.

To download via App World click Here[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/7879[/qrcode]

Via: BR

Full Live BlackBerry PlayBook Announcement Video!

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Following up with our DevCon Keynote Live Blog and BlackBerry PlayBook announcement teaser video, here is the full BlackBerry PlayBook announcement. This is the magic folks… the 15 minutes where RIM gets their mojo back. I AM EXCITED.

The BlackBerry PlayBook with new BlackBerry Tablet OS ushers in a whack load of new stuff to the world of BlackBerry. Awesome new hardware and an operating system that has legs for the future. Being christened as the first professional tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook looks like it has what it takes to be awesome for consumers as well and will offer an awesome gaming and video experience. Watch the full unveiling of the BlackBerry PlayBook by RIM’s Founder and Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis above!!

BlackBerry Ban Lifted in Saudi Arabia after 4 hours?!?

The Saudi government really meant business when they said they would ban BlackBerry services or fine carriers $1.3 million dollars. The ban hammer went down this morning and for 4 hours users were craving their crackberry fix.

It looks like service went down around 4:30 AM ET but 4 hours later it was all back and running. The Vancouver Sun is assuming that maybe the telecommunications authority did not specify the length of the ban…

So now I am kind of curious about what game they are playing:

• Did they do it just to send RIM a message?
• Was it a publicity stunt?
• Are the carriers essentially laughing in the governments face and saying we did what you asked?
• Did RIM find a way to un-ban their service?

What do you think?