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Photo Editor Extreme for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBook
AT&T Posts Up Video of their BlackBerry Bold 9900
BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Comparison Pictures
BlackBerrys Recognized by International Medical Corps for Role in Relief Efforts
Tons More Pictures of the BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Bellagio)
Evernote v1.1.1 for the PlayBook Lets You Finally Save New Notes
Free Unofficial F1 Live! App for BlackBerrys
AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9900 & Torch 9860 Coming Nov 6th – Curve 9360 Launches Nov 20th
Luko Remote Turns Your PlayBook into a Keyboard & Mouse for Your PC
Devs: Respond to Millennial Media State of the Apps Survey for a Chance to Win $500
BlackBerry OS 7.1 Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Feature Caught on Camera

Photo Editor Extreme for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBook

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:02 AM PDT

There seem to be a slew of photo editors coming into App World in the last 6 months or so. The latest solid contender is Photo Editor Extreme by Pepper.pk for both BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook. The best part is that it is currently on sale for a relatively inexpensive $1.99 which is pretty impressive. The feature set includes most of what you would expect including the ability to:

Crop Photos
Rotate Photos
Adjust Brightness
Adjust Contrast
Re-size to reduce the image size
Change color to black and white, Pop, Negative and Sepia.
Fully Recolor the photo in RGB mode.
Paint to draw lines and shapes of different colors with various effects
Doodle to add frames, text and brush your photos in different colors
Save and send edited photo as an email
Upload photos to Facebook
Adjust Sharpness
Blur Effects
Many New Filters

You can pick up Photo Editor Extreme in App World here or read more about it on their product page

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, November 2, 2011, 5:02 am. | Photo Editor Extreme for BlackBerry Smartphones & PlayBook | Leave a comment |

AT&T Posts Up Video of their BlackBerry Bold 9900

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 01:49 AM PDT

Now that AT&T has finally made the BlackBerry Bold 9900 official we are going to hear more about it from them. Their first step to prepare for the November 6th launch was to post a Mobile Minute video on YouTube about the Bold 9900. They cover the main features though leave out a key one. Let us know if you notice which one!

Desktop Video Link | Mobile Video Link

Thanks Peter for sending this in!

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BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Comparison Pictures

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 02:19 PM PDT

We posted up a ton of pictures comparing the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9790 (codename Bellagio) with the BlackBerry Bold 9900 & 9810 earlier today. Brian pointed out in the comments that we forgot to compare it to the previous generation BlackBerry Bold 9700/9780 series devices in terms of size and design. We asked our tipster to accommodate and they gladly sent over a bunch more pictures comparing the two devices. From what we are hearing the Bold 9790 is much thinner than its predecessor.

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Posted by the BerryReview Team for ©BerryReview, November 1, 2011, 5:19 pm. | BlackBerry Bold 9790 vs. BlackBerry Bold 9700 Comparison Pictures | 6 comments |

BlackBerrys Recognized by International Medical Corps for Role in Relief Efforts

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 01:07 PM PDT

IMC Logo

Its been awhile since RIM made a point of mentioning when it was recognized for being essential in emergency or critical situations. They are back at it with the International Medical Corps recognizing BlackBerry and RIM during its 2011 Annual Awards Celebration in Los Angeles next week. They are awarding BlackBerry for its critical role in assisting disaster relief efforts around the world including the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Japan along with other disasters. Here are some of the quotes from the the IMC included in the announcement:

"We are recognizing Research In Motion with the Global Impact Award for the role of BlackBerry smartphones in our operations on the front lines," said Nancy A. Aossey, International Medical Corps President and CEO. "I can tell you that our use of BlackBerry smartphones literally saves lives."

As a first-responder following the earthquake in Haiti, International Medical Corps was on the ground within 22 hours treating patients and coordinating medical personnel, supplies and providing other relief.
"You just don’t know what kind of a setting you’re going to arrive in," said Dr. Neil Joyce, who has worked with International Medical Corps in Angola, Bosnia, and Afghanistan, among many others, and helped lead its Emergency Response Team in Haiti. "As we arrived in Port-au-Prince, the cell phones were not working, but I was able to send messages with my BlackBerry smartphone."
As part of the disaster relief efforts following the earthquake in Haiti and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Dr. Joyce arrived with a BlackBerry device in hand. He used it to coordinate the setup of mobile medical centers, organize physicians, communicate with the central hospital, and direct material and equipment to where it was needed. On several occasions in Haiti, the team used their BlackBerry smartphones to coordinate with pilots flying in relief supplies, and help direct them to functioning airstrips.
"In doing humanitarian aid, we need to make contact with relevant people who can help, like DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team), the military, the United Nations, the Red Cross, and other agencies, as well as the media," said Dr. Joyce. "BlackBerry puts you in contact with the people on the ground and the people on the outside who can help. We really could not have done aid work in the modern setting without a BlackBerry smartphone. It made a huge difference."
Margaret Aguirre, Director of Global Communications, was on International Medical Corps’ first Emergency Response Team that arrived in Haiti hours after the earthquake, also with a BlackBerry smartphone in hand.
"It is not only the device of choice, but the device of need," said Aguirre. "Doctors and nurses treating patients amid rubble and under trees were able to communicate with each other about patients needing immediate surgery and to coordinate the urgent transport of blood supplies. BlackBerry helps us communicate to get the materials to where they’re needed and to find out where things are in the moment of an emergency."
In Haiti, Aguirre used her BlackBerry handset to take photos and send updates to headquarters, as well as post images and information to Facebook and Twitter.
"Being able to upload pictures to social media was really important," she said. "Our social media posts in the early days enabled military personnel to know the needs of various humanitarian groups on the ground and where to direct assets."
Aguirre says, "It’s my personal lifeline, not just to be able to protect myself but to know I can get help right away if I need it. I can communicate with my family and let them know I’m alright. I did that after the second earthquake hit Haiti to let them know I was ok."

Check out the full details here or for more information about the International Medical Corps, visit www.internationalmedicalcorps.org.

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Tons More Pictures of the BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Bellagio)

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 12:47 PM PDT

We have seen a few shots here and there of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9790 (codename Bellagio). Now thanks to one of our friends we have THIRTY more pictures of the device in all its glory. That includes its NFC connections and the rest of the device aesthetics including comparisons with other current BlackBerry devices. My favorite is how the keys of the keyboard wrap around the device as you can see in the pics below. Its sort of like RIM pealed off the bezel from the device and changed the buttons to raised buttons. Essentially it is a hybrid between the Bold 9900 and the Bold 9700 with buttons and back from the Torch 9850.

What do you guys think of it now?

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Posted by Ronen Halevy for ©BerryReview, November 1, 2011, 3:47 pm. | Tons More Pictures of the BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Bellagio) | 16 comments |

Evernote v1.1.1 for the PlayBook Lets You Finally Save New Notes

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:43 AM PDT

I know many users were really glad when Evernote finally released a BlackBerry PlayBook client but it came with a caveat. It did not let you save new notes. Well that limitation is now gone thanks to an update rolled out today in App World to Evernote v1.1.1. This version lets you save new notes along with all the previous features. Let us know if you spot anything else new!

You can pick up this latest version of Evernote now for your PlayBook in App World

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Free Unofficial F1 Live! App for BlackBerrys

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 09:05 AM PDT

If any of you have been having issues with the official Formula1.com BlackBerry app after the latest update you may want to check out F1 Live! David let us know that this new app by Divum provides some good coverage though not as much detail as the official app. Still if you are an F1 fan you may want to check it out. Features include:

Live Race coverage right from Friday’s Free practice sessions to Raceday!
Complete 2011 Race calendar with Results.
Comprehensive information of all Drivers and Teams.
Latest Driver and Constructor standings.
Profiles of each circuit from around the calendar.
Last season Driver and Constructor standings.
Latest News from the paddock.
Latest Tweets from Drivers and Teams on Twitter.
Socialize with our exclusive F1 Fan Forum.

You can pick up F1 Live! free in App World

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AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9900 & Torch 9860 Coming Nov 6th – Curve 9360 Launches Nov 20th

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 07:30 AM PDT

Bold 9900

Its finally official! AT&T will be carrying both the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and the all touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 on November 6th. On top of that they will also be carrying the BlackBerry Curve 9360 on November 20th. he BlackBerry Bold 9900 be selling for $199.99 with a two-year contract online and in stores. The BlackBerry Torch 9860 will sell for $99.99 with a two-year contract. Last but not least the BlackBerry Curve 9360 will set owners back $29.99 with a two-year contract. There is some preferential treatment going on with AT&T offering the Curve 9360 to business and government customers on November 14 while the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 will be available in those channels starting November 7.

Check out the full details below:

AT&T Unveils Broadest 4G BlackBerry Portfolio
BlackBerry Bold 9900 and All-Touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 Smartphones Arrive for AT&T Customers on Nov. 6
New 3G BlackBerry Curve 9360 Hits Store Shelves Nov. 20

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

Key Facts

AT&T* today announced the price and availability of the BlackBerry(®) Bold(TM) 9900, the all-touch BlackBerry(®) Torch(TM) 9860 and the BlackBerry(®) Curve(TM) 9360.
AT&T delivers the broadest portfolio of the latest 4G BlackBerry smartphones, including three models – the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9860, and the previously-released 4G BlackBerry Torch 9810. On AT&T's 4G network, the three 4G smartphones are capable of speeds up to nearly four times the network speed capability of previous models.
AT&T delivers the broadest portfolio of BlackBerry smartphones at the best prices, ranging from $29 to $199, so customers can choose the best form factor for their needs at a great price.

BlackBerry Portfolio from AT&T

AT&T delivers the broadest portfolio of BlackBerry® 7 -based smartphones, including three 4G models – the Bold 9900, the all-touch Torch 9860, and the previously-released Torch 9810, the first 4G BlackBerry smartphone from AT&T. All 3 4G smartphones take advantage of AT&T's 4G HSPA+ network to deliver network speeds nearly up to four times faster than most previous 3G BlackBerry smartphones. In addition to the three 4G options, AT&T is also releasing the new BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone, which is a significant upgrade of the Curve series, and a great option for messaging-intensive and socially active consumers and business users.

All the new BlackBerry smartphones from AT&T support multitasking, so customers can send and receive messages or browse the web while on a telephone call on AT&T's mobile broadband network. They also follow global roaming standards so customers are able to enjoy international voice roaming in more than 220 countries and data roaming in more than 205 countries.

The complete portfolio allows customers to choose the best BlackBerry smartphone for their needs – whether it's the premium touch QWERTY Bold 9900, the touch/ slider QWERTY Torch 9810, the all-touch Torch 9860, or the classic QWERTY Curve 9360. AT&T offers excellent pricing across the full portfolio so customers can choose the right BlackBerry form factor at the right price.

Full Suite of BlackBerry 7 Smartphones

Each of the new BlackBerry smartphones features BlackBerry 7 OS, a powerful evolution of the BlackBerry software. BlackBerry 7 OS delivers speed, efficiency and UI enhancements, and introduces a next-generation BlackBerry browser with a significantly faster, more fluid web browsing experience.

BlackBerry 7 OS also includes the premium version of Documents To Go free of charge, BlackBerry® Balance to allow customers to fully experience work and personal features without compromising the IT department's need for advanced security features, as well as voice-activated universal search, among other features.

BlackBerry Bold 9900

The new, premium BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone is distinguished by its iconic Bold design and delivers best-in-class productivity for people who want the industry's leading full QWERTY keyboard while enjoying the convenience of a touch screen. The thinnest BlackBerry smartphone ever at just 10.5 mm, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 boasts 4G speeds, a brilliant 2.8-inch touch screen, 1.2 GHz processor, Liquid Graphics(TM) technology, which delivers a highly responsive touch interface with incredibly fast and smooth graphics, 768 MB RAM, 8GB of onboard memory (that you can expand to a total of 40 GB with a 32 GB media card), HD video recording and dual-band Wi-Fi®.

BlackBerry Torch 9860

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone is AT&T's first all-touch BlackBerry smartphone and delivers the largest screen on any BlackBerry. The 3.7-inch display makes your photos, videos, games and apps come to life in incredible detail for a rich multimedia experience. Similar to the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the all-touch Torch BlackBerry smartphone also boasts 4G speeds, a 1.2 GHz processor, Liquid Graphics technology, 768 MB RAM, and HD video recording.

BlackBerry Curve 9360

The new BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone is slim, stylish and ergonomically designed with a comfortable keyboard for fast, accurate typing and an optical trackpad for easy, one-handed navigation. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 features a 2.44-inch hi-resolution display and includes a 5MP camera with flash and video recording so that memories can be captured and instantly shared on social networks. Customers will welcome the increased productivity and enhanced user experience delivered by the faster processor, increased memory, and up to 2x the network speed of previous BlackBerry Curve models from AT&T. A non-camera version will also be available for purchase.

Price and Availability

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be available starting November 6 for $199.99 with a two-year contract online and in company-owned retail stores. The all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 will be available online the same day for $99.99 with a two-year contract. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 will be available for $29.99 with a two-year contract starting November 20 in company-owned retail stores and online. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 will be available to business and government customers on November 14 while the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and all-touch BlackBerry Torch 9860 will be available in those channels starting November 7.

Quotes

"Our BlackBerry enthusiasts will welcome these three new BlackBerry smartphones to AT&T's premium smartphone lineup – the new BlackBerry Bold 9900, all-touch Torch 9860 and Curve 9360," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "From new and improved versions of BlackBerry classics to AT&T's first-all touch BlackBerry smartphone as well as 4G models, our leading suite of BlackBerry smartphones has something for everyone – government, business and everyday consumers – at the best prices available in the market."

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Not available everywhere. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. Learn more at att.com/network.

Important Information: Limited-time offer. Coverage not available in all areas. Two year agreement with qualifying voice plan and a minimum $15 a month smartphone data plan required. Smartphone data plan requirements differ for CRU customers. Subscriber must live and have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price and availability may vary by market and may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to returns; thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose additional fees. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See contract for details. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.

International Roaming: Activation of international service may be required. International roaming apply outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S.V.I. Visit att.com/worldpackages and select Packages to view rates and available discount plans. Restrictions apply. Coverage, service and features while roaming are not guaranteed. International roaming pay-per-use rates apply in countries outside the roam zone.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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Luko Remote Turns Your PlayBook into a Keyboard & Mouse for Your PC

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 06:34 AM PDT

I have been looking for a nice app that lets me control my PC's keyboard and mouse from my PlayBook over Wi-Fi and Luko Remote seems to fit that description. Luko Remote turns your PlayBook into a mouse, keyboard, and even a file explorer for your XP, Vista, or Windows 7 PC. You run their free server application on your PC and as long as the firewall is open you will be in business.

Main features of Luko Remote include:

file browser: browse your PC filesystem, open files and folders from your tablet, add files/folders to your favorite list (add it to Launcher and Places just by press and hold selected item in the Browser window)
keyboard: use virtual keyboard to type on PC, combine keyboard with alt, ctrl, shift to make specific shortcut combination. Use swipe gesture to reveal and hide keyboard.
function keys: use buttons that are not available from tablet’s virtual keyboard (media, arrow buttons, alt, ctrl, shift, esc, enter, pageup/down, tab, close application button)
virtual touchpad: swipe from the top or press mouse icon button to use your tablet as a mouse with lmb, mmb, rmb and scroll support.

You can pick up Luko Remote in App World for $2.99 here and you will need the desktop server app from here.

Update: Dennis pointed out that there is a free trial available

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Devs: Respond to Millennial Media State of the Apps Survey for a Chance to Win $500

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 05:38 AM PDT

Expected Increase revenue

Millennial Media is working on their State of the Apps report for 2011 and they asked us to help them reach BlackBerry developers. Their survey covers info from the platforms you are developing for to your monetization goals for 2012. Their current survey is running until this coming Sunday (November 6th) and they are looking for more data on BlackBerry development. They share the report results publicly which is nice to see at the end and they also are offering up a $500 prize for those who fill it out.

To take the survey (and be entered for a chance to win $500) head on over to bit.ly/o6wZDR or check out their blog post on the survey.

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BlackBerry OS 7.1 Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Feature Caught on Camera

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 04:38 AM PDT

We first saw the Wi-Fi mobile hotspot feature slipping into early betas of BlackBerry OS 6.1 that turned into OS 7.0. Then RIM yanked it out for the 7.0 release versions promising vaguely that it was coming later while not talking about it. Now @bjxiaoc let us know that they scored (Chinese link) pictures of the new Mobile Hotspot feature running on a BlackBerry Torch 9810 with OS 7.1. Hopefully OS 7.1 is still scheduled for release later this year and will be packing this feature and carriers won't try to charge an arm and a leg for it.