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FancyTran Language translator updated to version 2.0.3

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 FancyTran Language translator updated to version 2.0.3 FancyTran Language translator updated to version 2.0.3

FancyTran is FREE and the most popular multi-engine translator for BlackBerry®.

Currently supports Google and Bing translation engines with Text to Speech pronunciation.
Supports over 60 languages for translation and over 50 for pronunciation.
It has dictionary mode for most languages and providers transliteration for non latin languages.

It automatically checks spelling and also support transliterated input. You can type in any language without need to install keyboard input support.

Touch friendly and clean design and full BlackBerry® integration included.
Translate selected text from any app in one click!

Support of most major BlackBerry® devices (OS 5.0+) including latest OS 7.0 compatibility.

Download update via App World[qrcode pix=150]http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/2817[/qrcode]

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Has your inkwell run dry? The AP Stylebook for BlackBerry gives you a refill

Associated Press

I have to be honest with you; some days it’s difficult to put two words together. These days seem to coincide with the days my brain decides to bubble, lose molecular stability and then decides to ooze out of my ears. It’s at that point when anything I decide to write begins to sound like the ramblings of a mad man, who also has issues spelling korektlee…I mean correctly. Thank goodness I have my better half to point out every. single. mistake. I. make. (love you!).

Besides dealing with writer’s block, as well as spelling/grammatical mistakes, it’s also helpful to get a grasp on what impact you are making with your words of wisdom. Why you are writing about it? Who are you looking to reach out to? Where should you be sharing your valuable insight? It’s a lot to think about – when you’re already thinking about what to write. The other day, the Associated Press unleashed an application they call “an essential tool for writers” – The Associated Press Stylebook mobile. It’s designed to help you find your voice, through guidelines. The 2010 AP Stylebook includes:

  • A new Social Media Guidelines section, with information on using tools like Facebook and Twitter, as well as 42 separate entries on such terms as app, blogs, click-throughs, friend and unfriend, metadata, RSS, search engine optimization, smart phone, trending, widget and wiki.
  • New terms like; Great Recession- referring to the 2007-08 economic downturn that was the worst recession since the Great Depression, and tea party, for the conservative political movement, along with new entries for Alcoholics Anonymous, Bluetooth, Blu-ray, bondholder, Breathalyzer, flu-like, GED, International Space Station, mic -as the shortened form for microphone, hard line, high-five, Taser, thumbs-up and Ultimate Fighting.
  • The change in AP style from “Web site” to “website”

The app normally costs $24.99, but is discounted to $19.99 for early adopters- who will get the 2010 app, plus a free upgrade to 2011 this spring.

Pricing for the AP Stylebook is high, but if you’re looking to separate yourself from the rest of the pack, it may be worth a look. Check out the press release after the jump.

More information/download the AP Stylebook from BlackBerry Appworld

Continue reading Has your inkwell run dry? The AP Stylebook for BlackBerry gives you a refill

Spam BBM: Message from Jim Balsamic (CEO of RIM Blackberry)?!?!?! WTH?????

WOW!! So I get a ton of spam BBM’s from across the globe but this one takes the cake! First of all who the hell is “Jim Balsamic” and what happened to Jim Balsillie? Second of all RIM will not BBM you! Come ‘on people get your S*#t together! RIM would not make a mistake of call Jim Balsillie, Jim Balsamic” that just would not happen and the spelling and grammar? I just won’t go there…. Thank you for taking part on my rant of the day!

BBM is shutting down at 12:00.   0clock tonight if you don’t broadcast this you’ll loose your contacts

Sorry guys :( Apparently it is true, cause its happened to certain people already, so I’m not taking any chances !!

Message from Jim Balsamic (CEO of RIM Blackberry) we have had an over usage of user names on Blackberry Messenger. We are requesting all users to forward this message to their entire contact list. If you do not

forward this message, we will take it as your account is invalid and it will be deleted within the next 48 hours. Please DO NOT ignore this message or blackberry will no longer recognize your pin. If you wish to re-activate your account after it has been deleted, a charge of 25.00 will be added to your monthly bill. We are also aware of the issue involving the pictures updates not showing. We are working diligently at fixing this problem and it will be up and running as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation

from our friends atNerdberry.net

WhiteSmoke Launches Spelling, Style and Grammar Check App

whitesmoke app

WhiteSmoke is an English writing solutions provider that has launched a unique BlackBerry app that corrects grammar, style and spelling mistakes for BlackBerry email users. The grammar checker in the WhiteSmoke app is based on unique NLP (Natural Language Processing) technology, which we’ve never heard of but at least sounds cool. The app provides a style checker that offers alternative words and phrases for common stylistic errors as well as a contextual spell checker which distinguishes between thousands of commonly-confused words such as: then~than, were~we’re and lets~let’s.

Get it in app world

Source: BBcool

How To Customize Spell Check and Auto-Correction Features [from a Alliance member http://www.berryreporter.com]

Our BlackBerry handsets do a lot of great things, like auto-correcting certain typos, and notifying us when we’ve spelled something incorrectly. Used properly, these two features can make our lives much easier, though used incorrectly can result in a frustrating typing experience.

The AutoText features automatically corrects the spelling of certain words when specific strings of text are typed. For example, typing “acn” will, by default, auto-correct to “can”, and typing “arent” will auto-correct to “aren’t”.

Go to Options
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Click on AutoText

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To add new auto-corrections, press Menu and select New

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Enter the characters you want to be replaced (incorrect spelling), followed by the word you’d like it to correct to. You can choose to use SmartCase, where the device will decide on capitalization for you, or customize that as well. Press Menu, and choose Save

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To delete auto-corrections, highlight the term you’d like to delete. Press Menu and select Delete

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Click Delete to confirm

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Your Custom Dictionary can be very useful as well, allowing you to add words that the spell-checking feature will basically ignore. For example, you may want the name of a band to be ignored by spellcheck since it’s a unique word not in the English dictionary.

Go to Options, and click Custom Dictionary

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To add new custom dictionary entries, press Menu and select New

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Type in the word and press enter

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To delete custom dictionary entries, highlight the word and Press Menu, followed by Delete. Confirm that you want to delete the entry, and it will be removed from the list.

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