Dropbox, a file synchronization and sharing application that allows you to install on multiple computers and many smartphones, has gone into a limited beta on the BlackBerry.  Unfortunately, the Dropbox for BlackBerry beta is currently closed to new participants, however, I am hoping that they open it up to more beta tester or that the software is soon to be released to the masses.

I personally use Dropbox and am pleased and excited that Dropbox for BlackBerry is on the horizon.  It is currently installed on every one of my computers and my Droid Incredible.  Even the the Dropbox for BlackBerry beta is currently closed, I recommend that anyone who doesn’t already use Dropbox, give Dropbox a try.

Dropbox For BlackBerry Enters Limited Beta is a post from: RIMarkable

I, along with 20 bazillion other BlackBerry Beta Zone members, recently received in invitation to download BlackBerry App World 2.0.  Beta Zone seems to be a bit overloaded at the moment so I haven’t had the chance to install 2.0 yet.  For those members that have BlackBerry App World 2.0 up an running, what differences do you notice?

BlackBerry App World 2.0 Launched In BlackBerry Beta Zone is a post from: RIMarkable

Although we probably won’t definitively find out if RIM is going to officially name the BlackBerry 9800 Slider BlackBerry Torch until next Tuesday, the odds of this being the case look pretty good.  We’ve been hearing all summer that the 9800 Slider would be named BlackBerry Torch and RIM has recently registered the domain name BlackBerryTorch.com

RIM has also snagged the domain name BlackPad.com presumably for the BlackBerry Tablet rumored to be released towards the end of this year or early next, however, we doubt that this is the name that they will go with.

Research In Motion Registers BlackPad.com And BlackBerryTorch.com Domain Names is a post from: RIMarkable

This weekend on the SMRPodcast we will be giving away  Two Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth Car Kit, Speakerphone. Details about how to win will be announced on show #30 of the SMRPodcast (Monday, August 2nd 2010). Chris Ashley over at Simple Mobile Review recently did a review of the Jabra Cruise and it has become one of his favorite tech toys in the car. If your car does not have built-in handsfree calling over bluetooth this is a great option.

Due to restrictions around the FM Tuner in some countries this is a US Only Giveaway.

A nice feature of the Jabra Cruise is it supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which allows streaming of audio between bluetooth devices. Additionally it has a built-in FM Tuner. That means you can stream your music or the SMRPodcast via bluetooth to the Jabra Cruise then use the FM Turner to have the audio play on your car stereo.

We will provide instructions on the Podcast which will post no later than 2AM ET on Monday August 2nd. Subscribe to the podcast for automatic downloads. If you need instructions for subscribing to podcasts. We provide details using Windows Mobile, Android, iTunes, and Zune. BlackBerry Users can download the Simple Mobile Review Podcast App Powered by PodTrapper.

Follow our new Twitter account, @SMRPodcast, and subscribe to the podcast to learn about future giveaways.

Giveaway: Win a Jabra Cruise Bluetooth Car Kit, Listen to Learn How is a post from: RIMarkable

Tether for BlackBerry is on sale in the RIMarkable Store for $24.98, 50% off the regular price of $49.95.  Tether for BlackBerry is absolutely the best solution for tethering your BlackBerry to your laptop or Mac so that it can use your device’s wireless data connection to get onto the Internet.

The greatest thing about Tether is that it is a one time cost as compared to the recurring monthly fee charged by most wireless carriers.  With the Tether for BlackBerry 50% Off Sale, you can purchase the application once for less than 2 months of service through your provider, a day of access in many hotels, or even a few hours of wireless access while sitting in an airport.

Download Tether for BlackBerry for $24. 98 — 50% Off the regular price… Today, July 30th, only!

Tether for BlackBerry Features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use Tether anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: Tether uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.)
• All BlackBerries: Tether is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: Tether has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: Tether works on both PCs and Macs.

Deal Of The Day: Tether For BlackBerry 50% Off is a post from: RIMarkable

This isn’t an official video from Research in Motion, however, this video reveiw of the BlackBerry 9780 does show BlackBerry 6 and the WebKit BlackBerry Browser running on a device with a QWERTY keyboard and no touchscreen.  I will say that, since this is the BlackBerry 9870, I am a bit concerned about how BlackBerry 6 will run on The Bold 9700 which only has half the memory, 256 Mb, compared to the 9870′s 512, however, the operating system and the WebKit browser, from what we can tell, appears to be the same experience as what we’ve seen on the 9800… Just less screen real estate…

[Via Dripther]

Video: BlackBerry 9870 Running BlackBerry 6 And WebKit Browser is a post from: RIMarkable

I just installed face2face, a cross platform, location aware, social networking client from Promimate Global that combines Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter networks into a single client as well as ads consolidated chat between face2face users, on my BlackBerry, and, although I’ve only played around with it for about 5 minutes, it seems to be a pretty slick app thus far.

face2face is a location-aware smartphone app that solves the problems of privacy and safety that have become synonymous with social networking – so that more people can benefit from the advantages that come from knowing which friends are nearby.

I probably won’t enable any of the location aware aspects of face2face, and I will probably keep using a dedicated Twitter client on my device, however, face2face could be a candidate to replace Facebook for BlackBerry and LinkedIn for BlackBerry.  I can’t say for sure just yet, however, I am impressed with speed and the interface of the app and if it allows me to effectively git rid of Facebook which is slow, and replace LinkedIn which is large, face2face, my find a permanent home on my BlackBerry Storm 9530 which is memory starved.

face2face is a free BlackBerry application as well as free for the iPhone and Android devices.  You can download face2face for BlackBerry by visiting http://face2face.ws/downloads/bb/.  Find more information about face2face out here, and, if you check it out for yourself, come back and tell us what you think…

Free BB App: face2face Combines LinkedIn, Facebook, And MySpace Into A Single BlackBerry App is a post from: RIMarkable

Evernote for BlackBerry has been updated and now includes native file viewing as compared to making you view notes via the BlackBerry Browser.  Improved networking which address many of the networking issues users have reported in the version currently in BlackBerry App World.

Depending on your BlackBerry device, you can download Evernote for BlackBerry from the links below:

• BlackBerry v. 4.5 (older Curve models) >>
  
• BlackBerry v. 4.6 (Bold, Tour) >>
  
• BlackBerry v. 4.7 (Storm/Storm2) >>

[Via Evernote Forums]

Evernote For BlackBerry Updated: Now Supports Native File Viewing is a post from: RIMarkable

There is no question that Research in Motion is doing everything they can to make the BlackBerry more popular with consumers.  The currently running BBM commercials are in indication of that.  It is good to know, however, that RIM isn’t ditching that date that brought them to the dance…  Business users.

Say what you want about the iPhone and Android devices, but, when it comes to smartphones used in the corporation, the BlackBerry reigns supreme.  The BlackBerry Platform video shows you a lot of reasons why that is, and, continues to be the case…

Video: The BlackBerry Platform is a post from: RIMarkable