BlackBerry App Roundup for March 18, 2011 - Win a free copy of Mega Knight by MMMOOO!

By Michelle Haag on 18 Mar 2011 12:05 pm

Welcome back to this week's BlackBerry App Roundup! The past week brought several updates to popular apps including Twitter for BlackBerry, Foursquare for BlackBerry, Shortcut Me, and Facebook v2 for BlackBerry. If you haven't checked those out yet, you're going to want to be sure to do it. Twitter and Facebook were rolled out via BlackBerry Beta zone so if you haven't signed up there yet and you're interested head on over and get that taken care of. This week our contest is courtesy of MMMOOO. They have a new app called Mega Knight they just released, and we were lucky enough to snag 20 copies to pass on to you. We have searched high and low and found some neat apps to share with you this week, so head on past the break to check them out, enter the contest, and see the winners from last week's contest!

puZZed by qBOTron

I hate waking up in the morning, and I'll admit I am addicted to the snooze button. I use my BlackBerry as my alarm, and there have been a few close calls where I actually turned my alarm off instead of hitting snooze. I know I'm not alone here, and puZZed is made for those of us that can't afford to have that happen.
Once your alarm goes off, puZZed will present you with a puzzle to solve before you can turn off that annoying alarm. puZZed will ensure you exercise your brain, forcing you to think clearly before you can turn it off. You’d better wake up, the puzzles will be impossible to solve if you’re still asleep! Once the alarm sounds, you will need to successfully solve the puzzle to turn it off and, before you know it, you’ll be wide awake. Simply insert the time you want to wake up into the app and switch it on.

Features:

5 puzzles to solve to keep you from falling asleep (2 free + 3 paid)
Similar user interface to the native Alarm app
Shuffle those puzzles!
Free future updates for paid version!
puZZed Lite has two puzzle sets and does not give you the option to randomize the puzzles

The full version of puZZed is available for $1.99 in BlackBerry App World, but the lite version is free. This app is compatible with all BlackBerry smartphones running OS 4.6 and greater.

For more information/screenshots and to download puZZed

River Raid by Leszek Koltunski

Remember the classic scrolling shooter River Raid? Now you can play it on your BlackBerry! All the classics - copters, tanks, fuel, ships, shooting copters, planes as well as new enemies, bonuses, shields, new weapons and much more! River Raid is only available for the Torch and Storm, but it's fun and brings back memories for sure. The free version contains the first 12 levels. If you like it, be sure to upgrade to the full version (for $2.99) with infinite number of levels for endless fun!

To download the free trial of River Raid
To purchase the full version of River Raid

Greeting Cards Maker by Softbox

How many times have you realized at the last minute it's someone's birthday or other special event, but it's too late to send them a card in the mail? Or maybe you're traveling and want to send that special someone a quick reminder that you love them. Luckily that can be done right from your BlackBerry with Greeting Cards Maker by Softbox. Once you make a card you can send it via text, email, or upload to Facebook,

Features:

8 categories of cards to choose from
Use a preloaded image or one from your device
Standard messages in 4 languages: English, German, French, Spanish
Add your personal message and customize with fonts, colors and formatting
Finger paint on the image
Emoticons

Greeting Cards Maker is available on sale for $1.99 (regularly $3.99) and is compatible with most BlackBerry smartphones, OS 4.5 or higher.

For more information and to purchase Greeting Cards Maker

FastContactor by MobiCreel Software

FastContactor allows you to call, email, text, or PIN contacts directly from ALL of your BlackBerry menus. Now you can contact friends and co-workers without exiting the application you're running. The application supports 10 slots that you can customize for any contact in your address book. You can add an option in the menu called 'Call Mom', 'Email Sam at work', or 'Text John', and with a couple button presses the application will call your mother, or create a new email message to Sam. You can name each menu slot whatever you like, and best of all, any updates to your BlackBerry address book are immediately reflected in the application. FastContactor works in all native applications, as well as the vast majority of third party applications. This means it will work in the Calendar, Tasks, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, and more.

FastContactor is available on sale now for just $.99 (regulary $1.99) and is compatible with most newer devices.

For more information/screenshots and to purchase FastContactor

What You Might Have Missed

BreakingNews for BlackBerry by ShaoSoft

The app is brand new and currently in open beta, but it already looks to be a best seller. The premise is simple - enter a few RSS feeds, choose your options and let the good times scroll. BreakingNews shows a ticker on your homescreen and runs through the RSS feeds, showing you the latest news. Currently you can choose the display options like border and font color, set the refresh interval as well as enter up to 5 different feeds.

Check out the BreakingNews open beta in the CrackBerry Forums

WikiSaver by Casey Wylde

WikiSaver by Casey Wylde is a cool little program that acts as a screen saver when you plug in your BlackBerry to charge. When plugged in, a random page from Wikipedia shows on your BlackBerry screen. If you click the trackpad/trackball or hit the back button the screen disappears.

You can also use WikiSaver when your BlackBerry is not plugged in. If you click the icon you will also be shown a random page from Wikipedia, but you can always use the search function at the top if there is something specific you are looking for. I spoke with Casey and was told there are plans to add additional websites to the application, so if Wikipedia isn't your cup of tea, you will soon have other options.

WikiSaver is available for $1.99 and is compatible with most BlackBerry devices. As Casey is relatively new to BlackBerry application developement, any questions and constructive comments regarding the app are appreciated.

For more information and to purchase WikiSaver

Contest

Mega Knight by MMMOOO

Popular app developer MMMOOO is back with Mega Knight, a super utility for your BlackBerry. This app is chock full of great features that add to the functionality and convenience of your device. It's easy and intuitive to use and will become a must-have all-in-one app for daily use.

Functions:

I: Quick Launcher: apps, utilities, web sites, contacts, media files, etc
II: System Enhancement: menu clock, keypad backlight lock, auto WiFi, Wallpaper switcher, Screensaver
III: Notifiers: call connect/disconnect vibration, LED color alerts
IV: Data Transfer: backup your Contacts, Calendar, and tasks to your SD card
V: Add On: pop-up message preview and multiple alarms

Mega Knight is available for $6.99 and has a full 30 day trial available! This app is compatible with BlackBerry 9000, 96xx, Bold 97xx, 83xx, 85xx, 89xx, 93xx, Pearl 91xx, Storm 95xx, and 9800.

For more information/screenshots and to purchase Mega Knight

CONTEST: MMMOOO has kindly given us 20 licenses for Mega Knight to pass on to you! If you want to enter to win a copy and you have one of the compatible devices listed above, leave your comment below to enter. One entry per person please, and winners will be announced next week in the App Roundup.

The winners for last week's BlackBerry App Roundup contest and happy new owners of KFlicks are:

jborfeo
ria__x
rickster21
Roxamonk
salzferkel

Until Next Week..

Well there you have it folks! Be sure to check out New BlackBerry Apps, Updated BlackBerry Apps and Free BlackBerry Apps available at ShopCrackBerry.com. If you are a developer and want to have your app shown in the roundup or you're interested in having us host a contest for you, drop me an email at cbmichelle[@]crackberry.com. See you all next week!

Topics: MMMOOO Free Apps BlackBerry Apps Contests BlackBerry Apps BlackBerry Games Contests

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175 comments

JAKrzysztow Mar 18, 2011 at 12:08 pm

I'd like a copy!

Blynky Mar 18, 2011 at 5:25 pm

Im not replying to this. Just want people to see it. Shao's ticker app is amazing. I recommend it to every person on CB. Get this app people!!! I love it and you will too :)

bustermin Mar 18, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Awsome!! Pick me please

mansonhouse Mar 18, 2011 at 12:11 pm

pick me!

keizerjrr Mar 18, 2011 at 12:12 pm

I have posted coments on this application. I think this app is in the running for "swiss army knife" status. Question you have to ask yourself, "what will I do with all the memory and storage space freed up when I dump all those single function apps for this "sweet" suite of functions?"

Jean-luc_Picard Mar 18, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Looks cool, I'd like this app.

eliasso Mar 18, 2011 at 12:15 pm

pick me!!!! :D

pkcable Mar 18, 2011 at 12:18 pm

I'm in!

Harry_Yambag Mar 18, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Mega Knight sounds pretty cool! and I have a 9800!!!

Appz- Mar 18, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Yeahh would love one!!!!!!!!

scottsizzle Mar 18, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Looks really cool :)

yuanzhao0501 Mar 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

Let me get one!

Yell0w Mar 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

I'd like a copy

MrMarvelMarv Mar 18, 2011 at 12:25 pm

Can I get one please! thanks crackberry!

PiotrJot Mar 18, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Count me in, too:)

RGwhittenbu Mar 18, 2011 at 12:28 pm

I'd like a copy!

TaZ52083 Mar 18, 2011 at 12:29 pm

I would like a copy please.

sabisgeek Mar 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

C'mon, CB, I haven't won in a couple of months! Lemme win this one please!!

Flip4Bytes Mar 18, 2011 at 12:34 pm

I would like one [:

that puZZed by qBOTron is pretty damn funny haha

QriTiKaL Mar 18, 2011 at 12:37 pm

good game

hkwon Mar 18, 2011 at 12:38 pm

count me in please！！！

ivan238 Mar 18, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Let me get one!
Thank's

KiNGCiTY14 Mar 18, 2011 at 12:44 pm

I'd love this game!

mohawk apple Mar 18, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Sweet

Elessar.cm Mar 18, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Ok - count me in. This looks too cool. Gotta have it.

zetron Mar 18, 2011 at 12:49 pm

I'd like one...I never win

DomConway Mar 18, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Love to give that a go :)

toppa Mar 18, 2011 at 12:53 pm

nice

derekio Mar 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm

oui oui

PossumPete Mar 18, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Wow! Now that's a "Super App"!

ChillFactorz Mar 18, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I would love to test drive the Mega Knight App.

Thank You CB and MMMOOO

thbassman Mar 18, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I would love to win a copy of this!

chachoi Mar 18, 2011 at 1:01 pm

MMMMMOOOOOOOOO and CB what a great combination!

joewyno Mar 18, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Very nice!!!!1

mnemonicj Mar 18, 2011 at 1:07 pm

as long as it's free...

thetruman Mar 18, 2011 at 1:11 pm

I really need this to help me out in the mornings

Titaniumedge Mar 18, 2011 at 1:13 pm

This sounds pretty cool. I'm in :)

alchemist_68 Mar 18, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Would be nice to have all those functions under one app.

dboutic617 Mar 18, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I have one of the compatible devices, so enter I shall. I'd have an awesome day winning Mega Knight! ;)

DrewDT Mar 18, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Would love to have this.

Grlscz Mar 18, 2011 at 1:30 pm

Count me innnnnnnnnn

blindguy Mar 18, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Nice app. Thanks for the contest.

newbenin Mar 18, 2011 at 1:38 pm

pick me pl/

mikeppolson Mar 18, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Lookswesomea

fb1301 Mar 18, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Count me in

puddin78 Mar 18, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Always love a good contest!

janicehung42 Mar 18, 2011 at 1:59 pm

i want to win!

fu53d Mar 18, 2011 at 2:03 pm

could like to win a copy of Mega Knight!

paspals Mar 18, 2011 at 2:05 pm

thats one hell of a bundle by MMMOOO... Love some of their themes... They sure are on spot with this also...(just that name quick launcher- sounds too similar with that other product! I know it does almost the same things, but never-the-less- they(mmmooo) should have put different name...
v.i.p launch; fast finger; access it quick; pop it up; snap fast...
:P

mrbdh8 Mar 18, 2011 at 2:07 pm

I need help waking up in the morning.

Gdlistns30 Mar 18, 2011 at 2:11 pm

Seems like a very good app and with free updates the potential to be a great. I'd love to win one of these licences.

mralxak Mar 18, 2011 at 2:13 pm

I would like a copy. Looks like a nice convenient app.

Cula Mar 18, 2011 at 2:24 pm

was about to buy that ;) pick me!

phenyx923 Mar 18, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Sounds super cool! :)

RideRed250 Mar 18, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Hurray!

QueXiaQuanton Mar 18, 2011 at 2:48 pm

Moo me

samjuan Mar 18, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Been using the trial for a couple days now. It's awesome. Would love to get the full version!

gonzotwins Mar 18, 2011 at 2:53 pm

I'm in...thanks.

scottaco Mar 18, 2011 at 2:55 pm

It's nice to see a contest again for a theme or app that's compatible with 8500's. It's just too bad I'm stuck with mine until the Monaco or Montana comes out.

prown01 Mar 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Me in

jvphar Mar 18, 2011 at 3:06 pm

I'll take it.

Groundhog_Day Mar 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm

I would like one.

fijianlord Mar 18, 2011 at 3:20 pm

All of those are pretty nice apps. I'd like a copy of Mega Knight! Thanks!

mssca Mar 18, 2011 at 3:25 pm

Please pick me! I would like to get this one on my BB 9700!

bobbykun Mar 18, 2011 at 3:26 pm

count me in

lilaberry Mar 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm

awesome! please pick me

jamesp614 Mar 18, 2011 at 4:06 pm

Maybe some Irish luck is still around...

nbar1 Mar 18, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Winning things makes me happy.

brimanp Mar 18, 2011 at 4:46 pm

my 9650 would love a knight to protect it

new.bee Mar 18, 2011 at 5:11 pm

please!

Tony_11 Mar 18, 2011 at 5:21 pm

Would be great to win!

etaynir1 Mar 18, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Will love to win

freeyo Mar 18, 2011 at 5:44 pm

I need it.

nolatech Mar 18, 2011 at 5:59 pm

Looks like a nice app that will let me git rid of some of the other apps i currently use, plus some more functionality.

herman8018 Mar 18, 2011 at 6:01 pm

I wana win one!!:D

dee.one Mar 18, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Count me in please! :)

bluebebopgirl Mar 18, 2011 at 6:03 pm

I love MMMOOO! The only themes I use are made by them. I'd love this app!

oldcodgeman Mar 18, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Nice-looking bundle of apps :)

oldcodgeman Mar 18, 2011 at 6:33 pm

Nice-looking bundle of apps :)

BB Musketeers Mar 18, 2011 at 6:36 pm

Okay, I'll give it a go.

bobbaloo Mar 18, 2011 at 6:38 pm

I need new stuff, PLEASE!

joseph27cohen Mar 18, 2011 at 6:54 pm

I would love to have a copy, nice app

Toypetas Mar 18, 2011 at 7:21 pm

i'd like one please

sitialya78 Mar 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm

MMMOOO.. this application is complete ... I saw this very interesting, where in one application there is a lot of functions.
as the name, Mega Knight or MEGA APPLICATION...
I think this app will be included in the category of best and deserve to be in the top rank AppStore.
MMMOOO.. let me get this apps please!

jvdb Mar 18, 2011 at 7:49 pm

Yes, please.

sunny231 Mar 18, 2011 at 7:51 pm

count me in!

tyler_zyco Mar 18, 2011 at 8:15 pm

pick meh pleaseee! :D

litig8or98 Mar 18, 2011 at 8:38 pm

Mega-Knight would be a welcome addition.

Wiz-Six Mar 18, 2011 at 8:54 pm

count me in !

jacknewp Mar 18, 2011 at 8:58 pm

MegaKnight is perfect - need it! Thanks!

sam81 Mar 18, 2011 at 9:26 pm

Nice. I would love one

Gamesdmc3 Mar 18, 2011 at 10:03 pm

mega man my knight

Paladinleeds Mar 18, 2011 at 10:04 pm

BlackBerry Torch 9800 user - Would love a copy of Mega Knight.

blackcaneaddict Mar 18, 2011 at 10:42 pm

Looks nice! I'sd like to try one please!

mackie1214 Mar 18, 2011 at 11:01 pm

Please let me win something...thank you

Derwent Graphite Mar 18, 2011 at 11:04 pm

I'd like a copy!

con4n007 Mar 18, 2011 at 11:30 pm

want one

tfrankson Mar 19, 2011 at 12:04 am

This is the ultimate app to own.

PHDColumbus Mar 19, 2011 at 12:27 am

I would love Mega Knight!

Thanks

lilsimon04 Mar 19, 2011 at 12:55 am

it would be really nice to win this!

black.berry.black Mar 19, 2011 at 1:30 am

Meh! haha

triquetra Mar 19, 2011 at 2:36 am

Looks good

XWolf Mar 19, 2011 at 2:42 am

Knight here please!

Nikfox Mar 19, 2011 at 2:50 am

Pick me plz ! :)

Gideon23 Mar 19, 2011 at 4:18 am

Pick me

junelzkee Mar 19, 2011 at 4:20 am

Go go go megaknight!

buttincheek Mar 19, 2011 at 4:56 am

count me in please. that looks like one mega app!!

sliver007 Mar 19, 2011 at 6:23 am

I am in

deejayburnout Mar 19, 2011 at 6:50 am

Mega knight sounds mega tactic.

Count me in.

sheldonbk Mar 19, 2011 at 7:42 am

looks great. please....

victort#cb Mar 19, 2011 at 8:15 am

Looks great, wanna know its positioning, because other tools do almost the same as well as in combination, like QuickLaunch, Berrybuzz, SmartWiFi, FancyWidgets, etc. .. and for the quite same price (if all tools accumulated/combined).

Does it has feature comparison against its competitor?
Does it has compatibility lists if installed together with other tools? Which one is not compatible with this tool? I'm sure not all other tools are compatible with it, like for LED notification and call connect/disconnect vibration (BerryBuzz), Wallpaper change (FancyWidgets) or auto WiFi (SmartWiFi) ?

wetfoot Mar 19, 2011 at 9:25 am

I used many apps of MMMOOO and lke them very much. Now, I wanna a copy of Knight

Regards

camaro_87 Mar 19, 2011 at 9:32 am

Sign me up!