Bellshare has just released a new BlackBerry application called BerryMail. This app manages your incoming email by defining rules and can automatically delete junk emails, mark as opened or stop the LED from flashing. Here’s a full list of features:

• Create incoming e-mail rules based on
  • Sender address
  • Message subject
  • Message body
  • E-mail account
  • Attachment presence
• Automatically trigger one of the following actions
  • Delete message
  • Mark message as opened
  • Don’t flash LED (compatible with BerryBuzz 2.2 and later)
  • Set high priority message flag
  • Set low priority message flag
• Create rules right from within your inbox by using an e-mail as the template
• Create rules right from your address book
• Backup/restore all rules to/from memory card

BerryMail will work on all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2.1 and higher. Right now you can pick it up in the store for $2.95 till March 21st with a free trial available, after that it goes up to $3.95. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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The day many of you Tumblrs have been waiting for is finally here! Tumblr has announced their official BlackBerry application. Here are some of the features I noticed in the slideshow of the app:

• The Dashboard shows Text, Photo, Quote, Link, Chat, Audio and more
• Photos: include captions, advanced post options
• Audio: include a description, record, play, advanced post options
• Video: record a new video or choose an existing video
• Text: save for later or clear entire post
• Advanced Post Options: Post to (category), choose when to publish, date, tags, URL and send to Twitter
• More…

You can download the Tumblr application by clicking here from your BlackBerry Browser. For more info check out the Tumblr Staff Blog post.

Be sure to leave some comments on how the app worked for you!

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My buddy @FabianMH let me know that a new version of his LaterDude Pro BlackBerry application is now available. Version 3.0.2 includes the following new features and bug fixes:

• When you create a new Calendar Event or Task via LaterDude Pro, you get to use the standard input screen for creating a new PIM Entry. Through that you can simply edit all the necessary infos for each Event you create.
• The reminder time for the Event you set up is always set to 1 min. Through that it does not interfere with any calendars you sync your device with and you don’t have to change the default reminder time like you had to do in the previous versions.
• It includes a Tell-A-Friend screen so that you can spread the word about LaterDude Pro easier
• The standard length for an event created with LaterDude Pro is now 10 min
• The subject of an email can be set as the subject of the Calendar Event or Task
• When you set an event from the Messages, it does not automatically preselect the ‘email’ keyword.
• You can add a custom keyword (next to the Call, SMS, eMail, Contact and Meet keywords)
• The day of the week will get displayed in the Dialog where you can quick-select the time and date for each Event or Task
• Many other small bugs were fixed

Fabian also let me know that there is now a Facebook Page for LaterDude Pro so if you want to leave feedback or chat with him you can do so there.

LaterDude Pro is available for all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.5 or higher for $2.95 in the store with a free trial. If you already have this app installed you must delete it before downloading the new version.

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FileScout for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.6.3.2. Matthias let me know that this version includes the following bug fixes:

• eMail Archiving: Saving attachments with invalid chars in filename (like ‘*’, ‘?’ or ‘:’)
• Create new directories or text files will also check for invalid chars in the entered filename

Here’s a quick reminder of what FileScout is about:

FileScout is a file explorer for your BlackBerry®. In addition to its core functionality (browse the file system, create directories, copy, move, rename, zip, unzip, delete files, or open your media files directly, FileScout also allows you to open text files (including .ini, .xml, etc.) so you are able to edit, copy, and paste text segments of text.

Additionally FileScout allows you to manipulate images (resize & rotate), easily save and access your favorites, search for files, create playlists across multiple folders, and send files via email or Bluetooth®.

FileScout is available as a free, lite version or a premium version with more features. The premium version is available for $6.99 in the store. The free lite version can be accessed by downloading the free trial of the premium version and selecting “use free lite version” within the application.

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RIM just announced via their BB Dev Blog that they are opening up the BlackBerry Push Service to developers. This is great news for both developers and those that use their applications!

The BlackBerry® Push Service is an essential component of the real-time, always-on experience of BlackBerry smartphones. It offers an incredibly efficient and reliable way of sending information to your users. It also allows your application to process information in the background and alert users.

Use the BlackBerry Push Service to incorporate the characteristics smartphone customers love into your applications, including improved battery life, applications that run in the background and the ability to get instant information.

There are two Push Service options available:

• BlackBerry Push Essentials
  • Free service at all tiers
  • Support for BlackBerry® Internet Service Browsing Data Transport
• BlackBerry Push Plus
  • Annual service fee, tiered based on the number of pushes sent per day
  • No yearly fee for services with less than 100,000 pushes per day
  • Annual subscription includes BlackBerry Internet Service Browsing Data Transport

For more info about the BlackBerry Push Service you can visit blackberry.com/developers/pushservice.

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It seems like RIM is starting to “announce” things on their Facebook page before their blogs or anything else. Last time it was about the Tour 9650, this time it’s about something for BlackBerry Messenger:

There are some exciting things coming for BlackBerry Messenger in the days (and weeks!) ahead. Make sure you have the latest version of BBM so that you can be a part of it!

No details about what’s “coming” for BlackBerry Messenger but I’m happy they said days and weeks instead of soon. Anyone care to guess what it is?

If you don’t have the latest version of BBM you can pick it up at blackberry.com/messenger.

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We’ve heard about Xobni for BlackBerry since May of last year but have only seen screenshots here and there. They just started alpha testing last month and it looks like things went well because Xobni Mobile is now publicly available for all! Here are some of the features:

• The Magic Address Book
  • Automatically created from your BlackBerry email and phone logs.
  • Updated with zero effort from you.
  • Access 10x more contacts.
  • Ranked by importance
• Xobni Meets the BlackBerry Compose Screen
  • Access your Xobni contacts where you need them most – in the message compose screen.
• Xobni One with Outlook
  • Unlock all your contacts. Xobni One combines your robust Xobni for Outlook address book and Xobni for BlackBerry – giving you the biggest, most complete set of contacts.

Xobni Mobile is available as three products:

• Xobni for BlackBerry
  • $9.99 one-time
  • Recommended for non-Outlook users
• Xobni for BlackBerry with Xobni One
  • $6.99 one-time + $3.99/month
  • Save $3.00 on Xobni for BlackBerry
• Xobni for BlackBerry with Xobni One
  • $39.90/year
  • No one-time fee + Xobni One free for 2 months

I can agree with Xobni, this does sound like “The smartest address book you’ll ever use” and I can’t wait to see it in action for myself. Be sure to check out the video above for a quick demonstration or head on over to xobni.com/mobile for more info or to purchase Xobni for BlackBerry.

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Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.922 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.922
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.545
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.140
• File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel922_PL5.1.0.140_A5.0.0.545_Vodafone_UK.exe
• File size: 131.93MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.545 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 from Vodafone UK
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Thanks Chris & @SilverSfr!

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It’s been a while since WHERE updated their BlackBerry application but it looks like they’ve been working behind the scenes because version 1.6.0 is now available for download.

From email to messaging, the BlackBerry puts your world in the palm of your hand. WHERE on the BlackBerry helps you navigate that world. Whether you are in your own city or traveling for business, WHERE on the BlackBerry, with it’s built in local search and GPS based features, can help you find the places, people and events that make you feel like a local.

New in version 1.6.0:

• Severe Weather Alerts:  Are you in the risk zone for a blizzard? Severe thunderstorm? Or maybe a heat wave? WHERE can now update you whenever crazy weather is approaching.
• Contextually and locally relevant ads along with more valuable recommendations and offers
• Design enhancements to keep WHERE looking up to date

The WHERE app is available for most BlackBerry devices. For more info or to download visit where.com from your BlackBerry or desktop browser.

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Sergey Demyanov let me know that he has recently updated his Fancy Characters BlackBerry application to version 2.2 with a few bug fixes and some new feature additions. Here is what’s new up to version 2.1:

• Button Size was Increased for high dpi blackberries like Storm. So now images looks large enough on any screen.
• BBM Smiles now work in BBM group and broadcast chat in addition to 1-1 chat and status message.
• Country Flags added for BBM5
• Non supported symbols are now hidden.

Fancy Characters is available for all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2.1 or higher for $0.99 in the store with a free trial available.

CONTEST For a chance to win 1 of 25 free copies of Fancy Characters leave a comment on this post by 11:59PM EST this Sunday, March 21st. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. *

Good luck!

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