crunchSMS updated to v3.13 bringing BlackBerry 7 optimization and lots more

The popular messaging app crunchSMS has been updated several times over the last couple of weeks. With lots of extra features like chat-style bubbles, contact pictures, signatures, text snippets, passcode lock, blacklisting, this app is just like texting, but with heaps of customization.

Version 3.13 – 5 September 2011

• Optimized performance, especially for OS 7 devices.
• Reorganized the Options screen.
• Preparing for Emoji interoperability with iPhone & Android devices for the next Release 3.14!!!

Version 3.12 – 1 September 2011

• For OS 6/7 the pull down ‘Home Screen Notifications List’ now shows crunchSMS messages!

Version 3.11 – 25 August 2011

• Quick Reply is now way nicer! Making it much easier to view multi-line messages.
• Scrolling through messages using the trackball is now much faster and smoother.
• You can now buy a license through BlackBerry App World, quick and easy, so please support us!
• When downloading an MMS, pictures and videos are better matched to the capabilities of the phone.
• Accents are ignored when searching for a contact, so you can look for “Véronique” by typing “ver”.
• In Quick Reply, if you enter text then press [Open] your text is no longer lost.

CrunchSMS is free, though after 7 days a banner will appear within the app to encourage you to purchase it in order to remove the banner. You can do so for $6.99, though it’s not necessary for the app to function.

More information/screenshots and to download crunchSMS[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/crunchSMS/qrcode]

tiff.fest.app updated to v0.8.53

With the Toronto International Film Festival starting tomorrow, it’s great to see that they’ve launched an app that is compatible with BlackBerry OS 7 devices & the BlackBerry PlayBook!

This app gives you access to film descriptions, schedule information as well as maps and special features on Festival picks and the exclusive Mavericks Program.

• Download tiff.fest.app from App World

via:bbos

Five Tip Monday's – BlackBerry smartphone shortcuts

 

It’s the Start of a new week, so that means it’s Five Tip Monday’s!

The focus this week: Five BlackBerry® smartphone shortcuts to help you speed through daily tasks. Some of you might already be using these tips, but for those who aren’t familiar with the following, here are some things you might want to know.

SmrtGuard Updated to Version 5.25 – Brings new features and bug fixes

 

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a major update to the popular mobile security application. The folks over at SmrtGuard recently rolled out version 5.25 of their free and pro version for BlackBerry users. This new version comes with GUI enhancements, bug fixes, and some new features as well. If you’re still deciding between SmrtGuard and BlackBerry Protect as a mobile backup and security solution then check out this post on the differences between the two.

New Features:

• Added support for backup multiple contact list (OS 5.0 and higher)
• Added Remote screen capture and camera capture into Anti-theft feature
• Fixed a critical restore bug for user migrating from Android to BB
• Other GUI improvements

Additional improvements:

• Added My Account Screen within the application
• Improved SmrtGuard for BlackBerry running OS 6
• Updated with new and secure way to authenticate with Twitter (for Personal Guardian feature)
• Fixed issues with Call Blocker – Call Blocker will block without any short burst of ringtone and blocked calls will NOT goto voicemail
• Fixed minor issue with Email SPAM Blocker
• Added email notification for Audio Ping and Remote Lock and also record action as location history
• Added Application Notification on Home Screen if SmrtGuard finds any issue with backup and/or spyware scan
• Added GPS support (if available and enabled) to Personal Guardian along with the default network triangulation to determine location
• Added Twitter intergration with Personal Guardian. When Personal Guardian is triggered, you will have the option to send a post to your Twitter account with location links
• SimCard Guardian supports CDMA devices with SIMCards

SmrtGuard is available in two versions: a free one with basic features and a pro version which you can try for free for 30 days.

More information / download SmrtGuard from BlackBerry App World[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/SmrtGaurd_on_Appworld[/qrcode]
More information / download SmrtGuard Upgrade OTA[qrcode pix=180]http://nhcbba.com/downloads/SmrtGaurd_OTA[/qrcode]

via: cb

Basecamp and BlackBerry – let's summit up

37signals launched a web-based project management tool, which was dubbed Basecamp. By using this online tool, users could create, manage and share documents or other files, time trackers, tasks and more. It also creates a centralized, participatory method of communication between teams and/or clients through the use of message boards and comments – much like we see in the our sister sites forums. Tasks or projects can be assigned due dates and to a specific team member to complete. Through the time tracker the team can report how long they worked on each task, either in the Time tracking section or the To-Do section. It really is an amazing way to see what needs to be done, who is working on it, how long they’ve taken and what everyone has to say. It’s arguably a lot more productive (and exciting) than a simple email or calendar entry.

Now you could always access it from your laptop when you’re on the go, but sometimes all you need and all you have access to, is your BlackBerry. Is there a problem with that? Of course not, it’s a BlackBerry! If you are a current, or potential, Basecamp customer, here are some options you can look at to access what you need right from your BlackBerry.

 

Leaked: Email Setup Application v7.11.0619.1924 (OS6+)

Another leaked Email Setup App emerges from the recently leaked OS 7.0.0.187. This should only be installed on a OS 6 device, nothing lower. Also, keep in mind that this is a leak so use digression. Here is a few words of advice from the creator of the leak…

Desktop install recommendedEmail Setup Application v7.11.0619.1924 from the 7.0.0.187 leak

Try at your own risk – but this definitely works on 9800 – OS .570+ (what I’ve used it on) and therefore **should** work fine on 9780, 9700, 9300, 910x – other devices I’m not sure about.

I recommend a backup before installing, just to be on the safer side (I normally just inject the .cods into any Javas I’m about to install or after I’ve installed and restored)

• Download Leaked Email Setup App v7.11.0619.1924 for Desktop Install (recommended)
• Download Leaked Email Setup App v7.11.0619.1924 (OTA)

via:bbos

Free Playbook Video Downloader (Sideload Only)

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The Blackberry Playbook Youtube Downloader application being reviewed has many useful features. Besides acting as a Youtube video downloader the app can be used to watch videos privately as recently watched videos are not stored. Another plus is that bandwidth is transferred through private servers, rather than busy Youtube, so the videos are always loading quick and downloads are fast as well. When available you can draw 480P, 720P and 1080P MP4 videos and download them directly to your Playbook for later viewing.
You can download the app via a .Bar file and sideload it to your Playbook.
http://playbookyoutubedownloader.com/TubeGrab.bar

Once you load the app this is your initial screen. Here you will see the recently watched videos (by everyone) and a search bar.

Poynt for BlackBerry Launches in the UK

UK BlackBerry users will be happy to know that, the very well known BlackBerry Application, Poynt has now launched for the PlayBook in the UK. So all you PlayBook users, who just bought your PlayBook today, head over to AppWorld and download Poynt for PB.

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – June 16, 2011) – Poynt Corporation (“Poynt Corp.” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:PYN), a leading provider of mobile local search services, today announced the launch of their award-winning mobile application Poynt for the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet in the United Kingdom. Poynt’s availability on the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet today coincides with the launch of the device in the United Kingdom.

• Check out Poynt for BlackBerry PlayBook[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/38577?lang=en[/qrcode]

via:bbos

Bye bye GPSLogger, say hello to GPSLogger II

A GPS Application for BlackBerry Smartphones

2 Years (and 1 week) ago we reviewed the GPSLogger application. Matthias (emacberry.com) originally developed the application in order to record your movement. Speed, elevation, direction, path; almost everything was captured effortlessly. In fact, GPSLogger didn’t just capture current values, but track and graph the values recorded at each interval throughout your trek. It even included a compass mode, import/export GPX and KML files, night mode viewing, and the ability to keep logs of POI along the way.

Now I speak of it in past tense because GPSLogger has been succeeded by GPSLogger II. Completely rewritten, it adds a slew of impressive functionality. Through BBM6 integration, GPSLogger II allows you to share your location (or direction) with your BBM contacts automatically. Now that’s definitely a new way to stay connected through BBM. No need to ask where they are, you’ll be able to tell instantly. Keep in mind that this feature is only available to BBM6 beta testers for now. If you aren’t one of them, you can still enjoy the following new features:

• Append Logging
• BlackBerry Maps
• Additional (multiple) Views
• Emergency Alerts
• Sharing Location (email)
• Configurable Status Bar
• Additional new Keyboard shortcuts
• Elevation plausibility check
• Additional information: The climb in percen and the average speed over the last minute
• The Distance Alert [GPSLogger: Special Options]

You’ll also be happy to know that, despite all of these new features now available, GPSLogger II is free. Check out the new features in detail after the jump.

More information/download GPSLogger II for BlackBerry smartphones[qrcode pix=120]http://emacberry.com/gpslogger.html[/qrcode]

Blackberry 101: BlackBerry Device Shortcuts

This list of shortcuts was pulled directly from the forum. If you find these useful, you can bookmark this link and refer to it whenever necessary.

Enterprise Activation (Options->Advanced)

ALT+CNFG – Settings for Enterprise Activation

Address Book

ALT+VALD – Validate the data structure and look for inconsistencies

ALT+RBLD – Force a data structure rebuild

Browser

ALT+RBVS – View web page source code

from the Options menu, type the following (No ALT+ required)

SYNC – Enable Calendar slow sync

RSET – Will prompt for a reload of the calendar from the BES

RCFG – Request BES configuration

SCFG – Send device configuration

DCFG – Get CICAL configuration

SUPD – Enable detailed Cal. report for backup

SUPS – Disable detailed Cal. report for backup

SUPN – Disable Cal. report databaseLUID – Enable view by UID

SRSL – Show Reminder status log

Messaging

ALT+VIEW – For messages, displays the RefId and FolderId for that particular message. For PIM items, displays only the RefId.

Search Application

ALT+ADVM Search Application Enabled Advanced Global Search

Home Screen

ALT(left)+Shift(right)+Del – Restart the Blackberry (only for full-keyboard Blackberries)

ALT+JKVV – Display cause of PDP reject

ALT+CAP+ H – Displays the Help Me screen

ALT + EACE – Displays the Help Me screen

ALT + ESCR – Displays the Help Me screen

ALT + NMLL – Switches the signal strength from bars to a numeric value.

ALT + LGLG – Displays the Java™ event log.

 

WLAN (WLAN wizard screen)

ALT-SMON WLAN – Enable simulated Wizard mode

ALT-SMOF WLAN – Disable simulated Wizard mode

 

Theme (from theme menu)

ALT-THMN – Change to no theme (B&W)

ALT-THMD – Change to default theme

 

Date/Time (Date/Time menu – No ALT+ required)

LOLO – Date/Time Show Network time values

SIM Card (Options->Advanced->SIM card – No ALT+ required)

MEPD – Display MEP infoMEP1 – Disable SIM personalization

MEP2 – Disable Network personalization

MEP3 – Disable Network subset personalization

MEP4 – Disable Service provider personalization

MEP5 – Disable Corporate personalization

 

Status (Options->Status)

BUYR – Data & Voice Usage

TEST – start a device test (Keyboard, GPS, RF, Audio (Handset,headset,bluetooth, Misc)