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- RIM Flipping the Switch on Web Signals – Anybody Surprised?
- Review: Bodyguadz Carbon Fiber Armor for the BlackBerry PlayBook
- One Reason Your BlackBerry May Not Connect to Wi-Fi Immediately
- RIM Details The Ports Needed for BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat
- BlackBerry PlayBook Interactive How To Guides
- Seesmic for BlackBerry v1.5 Adds Salesforce Chatter and More!
- TouchUp Pro Wants to Edit Pictures on Your BlackBerry PlayBook
- BB-Freaks Urban Nightmare Animated Theme – 50 Freebies!
- Review and GIVEAWAY: DODOCase For BlackBerry PlayBook
| RIM Flipping the Switch on Web Signals – Anybody Surprised? Posted: 12 May 2011 03:05 AM PDT NOTE: Due to this announcement the BerryReview WebSignal will no longer update after the end of May. We recommend that you use our new BerryReview Mobile push application.
When RIM first announced BlackBerry Web Signals in mid-2009 I was kind of excited about the program. RIM then proceeded to make the process of creating/deploying one a full on gauntlet along with limiting its features thus dooming it. The release of RIM's push API also kind of relegated it to the back burner. With BlackBerry OS 6 released without support for Web Signals we knew its death was coming soon. RIM sent out a notice to all Web Signal users that they will no longer be accepting registrations for Web Signals as of May 31st but will still push out updates. After November 29th they will be killing off the whole program. RIM is recommending that companies migrate to a Push Service app and it looks like they will be helping companies do so.
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 12, 2011, 6:05 am. | RIM Flipping the Switch on Web Signals – Anybody Surprised? | Leave a comment |
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| Review: Bodyguadz Carbon Fiber Armor for the BlackBerry PlayBook Posted: 11 May 2011 04:00 PM PDT
Package: One black (also available in white) carbon fiber skin, a cleaning clothe, and one HD screen protector. Product description:
Applying the armor to the device is fairly easy since it is one piece. Make sure you clean the device free of any lint or smudges on the screen. The best way to do this is to follow the instructions that come with the box. I simply aligned the skin so that the BlackBerry logo on the back of the PlayBook is not covered and then continued to apply it to the rest of the PlayBook. The Armor carbon fiber is designed to custom fit the BlackBerry PlayBook so it is not that hard to place it on it. They also have a tutorial on their website on how to perform the install. Is fairly simple and much easier than similar products I have tried in the past for other devices.
The skin covers the back of the BlackBerry PlayBook and the sides without covering the ports or the buttons on the top. The skin feels really nice on the PlayBook, feels sleek but also gives it a nice grip. You don't have to worry about accidentally scratching it, it is not designed as a tough durable case. For those that like to use the PlayBook bare this skin will fit your style nicely as it does not add too much bulk to it. It protects from small bumps and accidental nicks but probably would not do so well on hard surfaces. The screen protector gives the screen a different feel to it, but does not take away from the touch screen responsiveness. The best part is that you don't' have to worry about scratching the screen on your PlayBook. The screen protector seems to have less finger prints left on it which I noticed the PlayBook screen by itself did. Applying the screen protector is not a challenge either and it does not leave bubbles on it if you align it correctly. To apply the screen protector maker sure you align the top first with the camera openings so that it does not cover them. The screen protector is designed to custom fit the PlayBook as well so you won't have any confusion as to where you need to place it. Overall this product gives your PlayBook a new look at the same time providing a protection from accidental scratches. The carbon fiber armor is designed to protect against scratches and not drops into hard surfaces such as concrete, it may have a better chance of surviving and less damage to it but I wouldn't recommend testing it. Also remember that most cases made for the PlayBook are made to custom fit, that means that adding any extra bulk to it even if it is as thin as the the carbon fiber armor it is likely it will not fit into an Otterbox or other cases similar to it. I did manage to fit it back in an Otterbox case and surprisingly enough the touch responsiveness of the screen is not affected. The skin is not very thick so it should not make much of a difference for those that want to keep the device naked. To purchase it simply visit their website at this link. The cost is $29.95 and it is available in both Black and White. Rating: 9 out of 10 stars It is easy to apply and it looks stylish, while providing an extra layer of protection.
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Posted by Luis Merlos for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 7:00 pm. | Review: Bodyguadz Carbon Fiber Armor for the BlackBerry PlayBook | 4 comments |
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| One Reason Your BlackBerry May Not Connect to Wi-Fi Immediately Posted: 11 May 2011 01:25 PM PDT
Over the years I have noticed that my BlackBerry 9700 and then 9800 would sometimes not connect to my Wi-Fi network. This would usually happen when I walked downstairs (Poor Wi-Fi coverage) and then came back up and stood mere feet from then access point. It turns out that there may actually be a reason for this happening and a quick fix if it does. Mel let me know that RIM has a knowledge base entry that mentions an interesting "Blacklisting" feature that is in BlackBerry OS 5 and 6. What happens is that your Wi-Fi access point may be blacklisted for 5 minutes if you run into "Poor coverage, environmental issues, or access point equipment". It kind of makes sense since RIM wants the device to ignore a more powerful network if it is having issues and there are other less strong networks that work. To fix it all you need to do is turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on again or simply wait 5 minutes. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 4:25 pm. | One Reason Your BlackBerry May Not Connect to Wi-Fi Immediately | One comment |
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| RIM Details The Ports Needed for BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat Posted: 11 May 2011 11:10 AM PDT
Some people trying to run the latest BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat app at work may notice that it is not working do to blocked ports. For most home and personal networks this should not be a problem since you probably are not blocking outgoing ports but many companies do lock down outgoing ports which may stop your BlackBerry PlayBook from being able to Video Chat. RIM was nice enough to detail which ports you would need to forward to enable BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat in a restrictive network though I wish you the best of luck trying to get your network administrators to open them:
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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 2:10 pm. | RIM Details The Ports Needed for BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat | One comment |
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| BlackBerry PlayBook Interactive How To Guides Posted: 11 May 2011 09:26 AM PDT
I was trying to help a friend learn how to make the most of his BlackBerry PlayBook and spotted a great resource while looking. RIM has posted a whole slew of BlackBerry PlayBook how to guides for practically every feature and app on the PlayBook. It is really thourough and since it is a Flash app it even works from the PlayBook. The guides are all housed inside one help site and range from how to perform spell checking to step by step instructions for bridging to your BlackBerry. Check out the BlackBerry PlayBook How To Demos from your desktop or PlayBook If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 12:26 pm. | BlackBerry PlayBook Interactive How To Guides | 3 comments |
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| Seesmic for BlackBerry v1.5 Adds Salesforce Chatter and More! Posted: 11 May 2011 08:20 AM PDT Seesmic updated their free Twitter client for BlackBerry to include support for the popular Salesforce Chatter service. This new update is great news for Salesforce users who can now add their account to the application. Once you are signed it you will be able to see your timeline, comment on posts, join groups, view your contacts, and post to your Chatter account. Pretty nice feature update right? Other than that we have a few other updates in v1.5 including: Enhanced Twitter Support
New Composer The composer is revamped and attachments are now uploaded only when you send your update. View and manage attachments before they are actually uploaded to the image sharing service of your choice. Simpler Account Navigation Nowadays, most people manage far more than one social media account. With improved account navigation, you can easily view your accounts and switch back and forth between them. Check out a video of it in action below: Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video LinkYou can pick up the updated version of Seesmic for BlackBerry here If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 11:20 am. | Seesmic for BlackBerry v1.5 Adds Salesforce Chatter and More! | Leave a comment |
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| TouchUp Pro Wants to Edit Pictures on Your BlackBerry PlayBook Posted: 11 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT
While I have been doing really well with Picnik as the photo editor on my BlackBerry PlayBook (Previously covered) I know there are a few users who want to be able to edit pics without having to fire up the browser. TouchUp Pro is a perfect fit in that case letting you do things like reduce red eye, crop, or rotate your pictures. It has a nice touch interface that is easy to work with and reviewers seem to be liking it.
TouchUp pro is going for $1.99 in App World at this link and they also have a free trial for you to give it a shot before throwing down for it. via CrackBerry If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 10:31 am. | TouchUp Pro Wants to Edit Pictures on Your BlackBerry PlayBook | 2 comments |
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| BB-Freaks Urban Nightmare Animated Theme – 50 Freebies! Posted: 11 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT
When it comes to interesting and unique theme ideas, BB-Freaks has theme junkies covered. This recent theme, Urban Nightmare, offers dark background with colorful popping accents (almost reminds me of ‘Sin City’ movie look). Though it may not be everyone’s style, it certainly is creative. From the description: Yesterday night, in one of Freaksville's street, Something happened! Use the enviroment to create your own story based of the already given details. The homescreen features an animated layout where you'll be really surprised!! There's a HIDDEN DOCK on the homescreen with 5 customizable icons that you can show using the SPACEBAR key and hide it using the ESCAPE key, for Touchscreen devices just touch the screen to show it. The theme features the newest released 7.0 BlackBerry Icons!!! The theme is compatible ONLY with BlackBerry's using software 5.0 & 6.0!!! The theme runs very smoothly. Regularly costing $5.99, Urban Nightmare, available for a variety of BlackBerry devices, is on sale for $3.99 in our Berryreview Store. HOWEVER, generous as they always are, BB-Freaks is giving away 50 for FREE. You know the drill…head on over to the Berryreview Store, select your device and enter coupon code URBNGH at checkout! (code works, I checked it) Please say thanks in the comments if you get lucky. A BIG THANKS TO THEM FROM BERRYREVIEW! If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by Vicky for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 9:30 am. | BB-Freaks Urban Nightmare Animated Theme – 50 Freebies! | 4 comments |
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| Review and GIVEAWAY: DODOCase For BlackBerry PlayBook Posted: 11 May 2011 04:30 AM PDT
If you're not familiar with DODOcase, you should be. They have been around since April of 2010 and have been extremely successful with manufacturing cases for the iPad using traditional book binding techniques. The great news for all of us is DODOcase has decided to make an equally awesome case for the PlayBook! I have had the privilege of trying this case out for the last week and I am impressed. The workmanship is excellent, the functionality is impressive, and it looks amazing. Keep reading to find out how you could be the lucky BerryReview reader to receive a FREE DODOcase for your PlayBook! The first thing I noticed about this case is how cool it looks. Since the PlayBook is a portable 7", when nestled in a closed DODOcase, it looks like a moleskin journal or notebook; elastic enclosure and all. Upon closer examination one can tell that those are not pages from a book, but bamboo; precision carved to fit the PlayBook snugly with no worry of falling out. There are also 4 rubberized pieces in each corner for added protection.
The DODOcase has an opening to allow access to the bottom ports. This is the only hint that this is not your grandma's notebook when the DODOcase is closed. There are also openings to allow access to the top buttons and headset jack. I have heard of concerns about the DODOcase covering the mics at the top of the PlayBook. There is actually a very small amount of space at the top allowing for the mics to function properly. I can tell that this is true when I look closely and compare the gaps on top and bottom.
The DODOcase can fold back to function as a stand. Initially I had problems balancing it since the back tends to slip out when it is pushed back too far. The angle shown below is close to the maximum angle I have found that works on smooth surfaces.
When folded all the way back the DODOcase provides a nice angle for typing. It makes it a bit cumbersome when holding the PlayBook for extended periods, but not a big deal.
This is definitely a nice way to look sophisticated while reading through some ebooks from kobo, but not a position I favor for very long. I like to have the cover out of the way.
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The kind folks at DODOcase have offered to send a PlayBook case to one lucky BerryReview reader! To win a FREE DODOcase for PlayBook, simply leave a comment on this post. You must be registered for your comment to count. I would also recommend following @dodosays on twitter and liking DODOcase on Facebook. The deadline for comments is this Saturday (May 14) at 11:59pm EDT. Only one comment per person will be counted. For more information on DODOcase for BlackBerry PlayBook click here. It retails for $59.95. To learn more about DODOcase and their unique approach to quality and craftsmanship, check out the video below. If you liked this article, you might find these interesting:
Posted by jforce for ©BerryReview, May 11, 2011, 7:30 am. | Review and GIVEAWAY: DODOCase For BlackBerry PlayBook | 54 comments |
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