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Free iSpeech Obama & Bush Apps For Some Good Laughs

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:58 AM PDT

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The developers of DriveSafely, iSpeech, seem to have some free time on their hands. They just released two new apps that use their voice recognition technology for fun instead of work. They created both Obama and Bush apps that let you type any text and have Obama or Bush "read" them to you. The app actually works quite well on my PlayBook and it looks like it is available for phones too. You can also upgrade the app to be able to speak and have Obama or Bush repeat back what you say.

Check out the apps at the links below:

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2011, 4:58 am. | Free iSpeech Obama & Bush Apps For Some Good Laughs | Leave a comment |


RIM Makes BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 & 9370 Official!

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:06 PM PDT

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In one fell swoop RIM has introduced the new BlackBerry Curve lineup. Today's announcement includes the BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360, and 9370. They do not mention the differences between the models but obviously there is GSM and CDMA models but maybe the third is for T-Mobile AWS 3G since it is not the all touch Curve that has also been rumored.

About availability of these devices here is what RIM has to say:

The BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones are expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September. Availability dates and pricing for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.

Check out the full press release below:

RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Curve Smartphones

Sleek, fast and easy-to-use smartphones feature next-generation BlackBerry 7 OS and deliver smooth social experiences wherever you go

WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 23, 2011) –
Editors Note: Photos for this release will be available on the Canadian Press picture wire and AP PhotoExpress.
Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced three new BlackBerry(R) smartphones featuring the BlackBerry(R) 7 Operating System (OS). The all-new BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 9350, BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 9360 and BlackBerry Curve(TM) 9370 smartphone are exciting additions to the popular BlackBerry Curve series.
These new models are designed to address a large and important segment of the global mobile phone market where customers are looking to upgrade their existing feature phone or existing BlackBerry Curve with an affordable, easy-to-use, full-featured and socially-connected smartphone.
"These new models will build on the incredible success of the BlackBerry Curve line and further expand the largest global launch of BlackBerry smartphones in our history," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. "The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are absolutely stunning and offer a significant performance upgrade with an unmatched mobile social experience for the millions of feature phone users in the market as well as our existing Curve customers."
Everything You Need
The new BlackBerry Curve smartphones are slim, stylish and simply beautiful. They are ergonomically designed with a comfortable and iconic keyboard for fast, accurate typing and an optical trackpad for easy, one-handed navigation. GPS and Wi-Fi(R) support are also included, as well as a 5MP camera with flash and video recording so that memories can be captured and instantly shared on social networks. The microSD/SDHC slot supports up to 32 GB memory cards for additional media storage.
In addition to supporting the new BlackBerry 7 OS, the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones feature a range of powerful hardware enhancements including upgraded processors, displays and memory, and built-in support for NFC (Near Field Communications), a new technology that is enabling many exciting capabilities, including the ability to pair accessories or read SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.
Next-Generation BlackBerry 7 OS
BlackBerry 7 introduces a next generation BlackBerry browser which combines the dramatically improved performance of the advanced WebKit browser engine with the hardware enhancements in the new BlackBerry Curve smartphones to deliver a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience. Additional enhancements to this next generation BlackBerry browser have also enabled smoother navigation and optimized HTML5 performance for incredible gaming and video experiences.
BlackBerry 7 OS also includes a number of other pre-loaded applications and integrated functionality for increased productivity and collaboration right out of the box. The Premium version of Documents To Go is included free of charge, offering users powerful document editing features as well as a native PDF document viewer. BlackBerry(R) Protect is also pre-loaded(i), offering customers the peace of mind that personal data can be backed up and secured in the cloud. With BlackBerry Protect, users can locate their misplaced BlackBerry smartphone using GPS or remotely turn up the ringer for an audible notification if their handset is close-by. BlackBerry(R) Balance (announced May 2, 2011) is integrated in BlackBerry 7, allowing users to enjoy the full BlackBerry smartphone experience for both work and personal purposes without compromising the IT department’s need for advanced security and IT controls. The popular universal search capability has also been enhanced with support for voice-activated search, so users can now simply speak to begin searching their device and the web for information.
Best In Class Communications and Social Experiences
The next generation BlackBerry Curve smartphones deliver the world’s best mobile communications and social experiences with a highly refined and integrated suite of phone, email, messaging and social apps to keep users connected and productive throughout the day.
The latest release of BBM(TM) (BlackBerry(R) Messenger) is pre-loaded and now extends the real time BBM experience to a range of other apps, such as Foursquare, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the ‘BBM connected’ app (see separate announcement on July 28, 2011).
The updated Social Feeds (2.0) app has been extended to capture updates from media, podcasts, and favorites all in one consolidated view. The new Facebook(R) for BlackBerry smartphones (2.0) app introduces features like Facebook chat and BBM integration that makes it easier for users to connect with their Facebook friends in real time utilizing push notifications. Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones also delivers a deeply integrated experience including use of real time push notifications and Social Feeds integration.
Availability
The BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 smartphones are expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September. Availability dates and pricing for specific devices from specific carriers will be announced in conjunction with RIM’s partners.
Additional Information
For additional information please visit www.blackberry.com.
Note to Editors:
For devices images and more details, visit the BlackBerry 7 Virtual Press Room at: www.rim.com/newsroom/blackberry7
(i) BlackBerry Protect may not be available in all countries.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 23, 2011, 1:06 am. | RIM Makes BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 & 9370 Official! | One comment |


BlackBerry Torch 9810 OS 7.0.0.336 Found Online

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:18 PM PDT

imageFor those of you who picked up a BlackBerry Torch 9810 we have some good news. The team at N4BB managed to snag OS 7.0.0.336 for the 9810 just as AT&T released it. No word on what this new version brings but RIM has some bugs to quash on the 9810 from what I hear.

You can pick up OS 7.0.0.336 for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 @ fileserve.com

Warning: This OS will not install on any other BlackBerry besides the one mentioned above and is not an official release.If you do not know how to upgrade your BlackBerry OS please start by reading this step by step guide.Don't forget to delete the vendor.xml file located in c:program files>common files>research in motion>apploader to install it on a different carriers device. Don't forget our usual warnings: do not download and install these updates if you don't know what you're doing. Incorrect procedure or just bad luck could render your BlackBerry inoperative or unstable.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 7:18 pm. | BlackBerry Torch 9810 OS 7.0.0.336 Found Online | Leave a comment |


BlackBerry PlayBook Owner Gets Creative with DIY Case

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 02:55 PM PDT

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I am always amazed with the lengths users go to create custom cases and paraphernalia for their gadgets. The latest example of an awesome custom case is a cover Graeme created for his BlackBerry PlayBook made out of a notebook with a faux crocodile-skin like cover. They simply used one they found for $8.50 at a stationary shop and glued the edges of most of the pages with wood glue and cut out a PlayBook sized hole with a craft knife and then glued the inside of the pages.

Its truly ingenious because it is both protective and nobody will assume it is anything worth stealing. Its also kind of slick to carry it around like a notebook. It took Graeme two tries to get it right (he didn't glue the pages the first time) but even then its one of the cheapest cases for the PlayBook if you have an hour to spend building it.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 5:55 pm. | BlackBerry PlayBook Owner Gets Creative with DIY Case | 6 comments |


Tips & Tricks: Using 1 BlackBerry on 2 BES Servers….

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 12:50 PM PDT

I always enjoy bringing out the fun and unexpected, so here is another. Have you or someone you know ever wanted to manage more than one exchange account from their Blackberry? Activating your Blackberry on more than one BES is generally not common knowledge or practice, although your blackberry is definitely capable of being used on multiple BES servers and functions extremely well doing so.  When you think about the way one can currently use BIS and BES together it does make sense, to be able to do this, as BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) is for most intent and purpose, just another type of Blackberry Server.

The reason this first crossed my path, was a client’s Admin assistant had a blackberry and she was asking if there was a way to provision this device to use two corporate email accounts. For myself, having just recently completed a BES 3.5 training session, I was eager to try.  Much to the counter of the information available from RIM, as well as from the provider I worked for at the time, this functioned beautifully and we’ve been using this method in client sites, upon request, ever since. (Yes, I did say BES 3.5 as I’ve been a specialist with Blackberry products, for a long time…. :)  LOL).

Anyways, on to the fun stuff, of how to do this!

What you will need:

- 2 BES servers (Personally I have one BES and one BES Express, but really it can be any combination)

- 1 Blackberry Handheld (mentioned in case this is not obvious…….) :)

- Either BES console access or Blackberry Desktop Manager access on a machine with the second MAPI/RPC mail profile available as a seperate profile.

The First step is to activate your device on the first BES, if you do not already have an active BES on it.  You can do this through any of the usual methods of course. (Desktop, Console or Wireless)

The Next step is actually quite easy. Once your second account is prepared on the second BES you can activate it.  Personally I use the wired method to attach my Blackberry to the second server, as I can re-title the account with the desktop manager (shown below) providing easy distinction of the accounts that I am using for sending emails, creating appointmens in the calendar and such.  I has also done this with the BES console, via the assign device menu, but then you have to use other methods to distinguish the accounts in the drop-down menu’s.

The key for this type of desktop activation for the second email account, is having access to it with outlook, either via MAPI or RPC.

 From the Desktop Manager click on “Device Options”

From the Enterprise Email Tab, press the drop down menu,  next to Email system and choose the Secondary Profile.

From here change the Service Name for easy identification and escape and save.

Last but not least, once the above is complete, unplug your Blackberry from the desktop machine, wait a few moments for the computer to register the disconnect and then plug your Blackberry back into the computer. Your Blackberry should now start the activation process.  If for some reason you receive the prompt to wipe your device, cancel out of that and let it continue.

You should now be able to select a “send using“ from either one of your BES acounts, as well specifying which calendar to add an appointment to or invite from.  I hope you enjoy the added functionality and usability this brings and thank you for reading. :)

 

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Posted by baltee for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 3:50 pm. | Tips & Tricks: Using 1 BlackBerry on 2 BES Servers…. | 2 comments |


Poynt v1.8.1 Update Adds BlackBerry Messenger 6 Integration

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:49 AM PDT

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Poynt just updated their PlayBook app and now their smartphone app got an update over the weekend. The latest version is 1.8.1 and is a nice update from the previous release a few months ago. The new version adds in integration for RIM's new BlackBerry Messenger 6 API's letting users share information through BBM along with Facebook, Twitter, and email. Poynt actually had their main dev at the BBM Hackathon in NYC so it is not surprise to see the update. They also threw in support for the new BlackBerry Torch 9810 in this update.

If you live in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia you can pick up Poynt free in App World

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 2:49 pm. | Poynt v1.8.1 Update Adds BlackBerry Messenger 6 Integration | Leave a comment |


BlackBerry Smart Card Reader Gets US Federal FIPS 120-2 Level 3 Certification

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:36 AM PDT

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In case you didn't think RIM's BlackBerry Smart Card Reader was secure enough RIM now has the US Federal Government standing behind it. They just announced FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification for the smartcard badge reader. If I am not mistaken the device had FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification for awhile but that has been updated. The cards are supposed to help government officials comply with the US Department of Defense Common Access Card program which wants mandatory reliable identification for government employees and contractors. I am guessing the new Level 3 certification will make the device an easier sell for RIM to its 1+ million US government BlackBerry users.

Check out the details below or at us.blackberry.com/ataglance/security/products/smartcardreader/

BlackBerry Smart Card Reader Achieves Advanced Security Certification for U.S. Federal Government

Waterloo, ON – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced today that the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader™ has achieved FIPS 140-2 certification level 3 – the highest certification achieved by any wireless smart card reader on the market. Smart cards support security programs like the U.S. Department of Defense's Common Access Card (CAC) program and the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) which calls for a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the federal government to its employees and to the employees of federal contractors. FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) certifications are assigned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

"Our customers value the robust security provided with BlackBerry products and services and smart card readers are particularly important within the government sector," said Scott Totzke, Senior Vice President, BlackBerry Security at Research In Motion. "This advanced certification of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader for the U.S. Federal Government demonstrates our ongoing commitment to meet and exceed the expectations of our government customers."

The BlackBerry Smart Card Reader is designed to work with personal identification cards issued by government organizations or other high-security organizations. Users insert a smart card into this lightweight reader and wear it on a lanyard as a two-factor authentication device for secure access to BlackBerry smartphones, desktop computers and facilities.  BlackBerry smartphones and desktop computers automatically lock when the user's smart card is not in proximity.

FIPS 140-2 level 3 certification of the BlackBerry Smart Card Reader also verifies advanced security features of the smart card reader itself, such as tamper evidence and self destruction of critical security parameters upon device breach.

For more information, see   http://us.blackberry.com/ataglance/security/products/smartcardreader/.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 12:36 pm. | BlackBerry Smart Card Reader Gets US Federal FIPS 120-2 Level 3 Certification | 2 comments |


Australian Retailer Harvey Norman Highlights Fantastic PlayBook Sales

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

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Jay pointed out this article on Twitter and it looks like the story is being picked up in the wake of all of the bad news surrounding the WebOS demise. Ben McIntosh, the head of Harvey Norman's Computers buying team, told the Australian Current that the BlackBerry PlayBook has been selling very well since its launch. According to McIntosh "Sales of the PlayBook are very, very good," and "BlackBerry has probably come from a different direction. The PlayBook was always going to be more of a niche product based on the fact that they're really targeting the BlackBerry smartphone base that's in Australia and the world."

McIntosh goes further to say that "The sales of the PlayBook have been fantastic, we've re-ordered multiple times and it's exceeded our expectations." Pretty strong words from down under!

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 12:26 pm. | Australian Retailer Harvey Norman Highlights Fantastic PlayBook Sales | 6 comments |


Comcast XFINITY App Now Available for BlackBerry

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 08:19 AM PDT

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I remember reading about this awhile back but Ty let us know that Comcast has recently announced the release of their XFINITY BlackBerry app. The app supports OS 4.6+ but only calls out support for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, 8520, 8530, 9300 and 9330; Bold 9000, 9650 and 9700; Storm and Storm 2; Tour; Torch with no word on new devices. The XFINITY Mobile app gives you access to certain parts of your Comcast TV, Internet and Phone services.

Key features of the XFINITY Mobile App for BlackBerry include:

  • Access your Unified Inbox with Comcast.net emails and visual voicemail for your Comcast home phone service
  • Schedule recordings on your DVR so you never miss a show
  • View TV Listings, filter by Movies / Sports / HD / Kids, set up reminders that are integrated with your Blackberry Calendar
  • Forward home phone calls to your Blackberry or any other number
  • Sync your XFINITY Address Book with your Blackberry contacts
  • View On Demand movie trailers

You can give them feedback on the app in their forums and pick up the app from their XFINITY Mobile App for Blackberry page!

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 11:19 am. | Comcast XFINITY App Now Available for BlackBerry | Leave a comment |


Yelp Releases v2.0 of Their BlackBerry App

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:45 AM PDT

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Yelpers can now rejoice in an updated version of the Yelp experience for BlackBerry. The new version 2.0 of Yelp has a whole new design which looks way more "Yelp-y" :) . They also threw in a bunch of new features to make it more personal including the ability to:

  • Sign in to your Yelp Account
  • Draft a Review
  • Add Quick Tips
  • Take and Upload Photos
  • Check-in to Businesses

You can check out more details on the Yelp blog or simply pick up Yelp 2.0 in App World.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 10:45 am. | Yelp Releases v2.0 of Their BlackBerry App | Leave a comment |


BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones Updated to v2.1.1

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:45 AM PDT

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Good news for web developers making WebWorks app for BlackBerrys. RIM keeps pushing the platform forward and the latest update brings us to v2.1.1 since the previous update in June. The new version brings APIs and new features including a built in BlackBerry® 7 OS simulator, Web Inspector, Microphone API, Auto injection of Gears-to-HTML5 shim. Here is a breakdown of the features added:

  • BlackBerry® 7 OS simulator – a BlackBerry® Bold™ 9930 simulator running BlackBerry 7 OS device software is now included in the WebWorks SDK download.
  • Web Inspector – As promised in a previous blog post, developers can now use WebKit Web inspector to debug, test and profile Web browser or BlackBerry WebWorks application content running on a live device or simulator.
  • Microphone API – The same API that was recently made available for the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS can now be used to record WAV audio files in BlackBerry WebWorks applications running on BlackBerry smartphones.
  • Auto injection of Gears-to-HTML5 shim – BlackBerry WebWorks developers that wish to use HTML5 features on BlackBerry 5.0 smartphones no longer need to manually add the Gears-to-HTML JavaScript toolkit to their projects. The BlackBerry WebWorks SDK automatically does this for you.

You can read more about the update on the DevBlog or download it here. There is also some good info on GitHub.

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 9:45 am. | BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Smartphones Updated to v2.1.1 | Leave a comment |


Pandas vs Ninjas Game Free for a Limited Time

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:07 AM PDT

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Mackie let us know that XIMAD is offering their fun Pandas vs Ninjas game in App World for a limited time. There is no specifics on how long the game will remain free on sale but if you can grab it I highly recommend the fun gameplay. Its kind of like Angry Birds for the BlackBerry and supposedly all the levels are now free in this version.

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Check out Pandas vs Ninjas in App World

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, August 22, 2011, 8:07 am. | Pandas vs Ninjas Game Free for a Limited Time | 3 comments |


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