Howdy everyone. Hope you all had a great week. As per usual, lots of good stuff in the roundup this week. Interestingly enough, all three of the 'In Case You Missed it' titles are freebies as well. Lots of free stuff this week! We've also got 25 copies of WordSearch to give away. Covered this week in the App Roundup are the following titles:
Giveaway of the Week: WordSearch
Freebies of the Week: MMAJunkie.com App for BlackBerry, Personal Assistant, HSBC HK Business Banking Launcher, Thomson Reuters News Pro
In Case You Missed It: Social Business Communicator, GoDaddy Mobile App for BlackBerry, Opera Mini 5 Out of Beta
New This Week: Goal Keep, Quick Shot, WiFi Meter
Cool at BlackBerry App World: WWF Earth Hour App
Note: Don't forget, you can always search for titles featured in the App Roundup within App World... Some apps mentioned may be available there for your device.
Giveaway of the Week:
For those that enjoy a good word hunt, WordSearch from Tafasa is a puzzlers dream. Well, a dream for those that enjoy the 'ol Wordsearch. With versions available for both the traditional Berry and touchscreen Storm series, WordSearch is bound to keep you busy for hours. With a library of 2700 words split into 15 different categories, there's lots to find! Four different board sizes also ensure engaging gameplay as your word searching skills get better and better.
If you'd like to enter for your chance to win one of 25 free copies of WordSearch, answer the following question in the comments:
How many times per day will you play WordSearch if it was on your Berry?
Leave your answer in the comments now... Good luck!
Freebies of the Week:
New this week from Handmark comes the MMAJunkie.com app for BlackBerry. MMA, for those that don't know, is short for 'Mixed Martial Arts'. The full-contact sport is growing leaps and bounds, and in my opinion, may knock boxing completely off the map one day. The new MMAJunkie app gives you access to real-time info for the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, DREAM, Sengoku and other promotions. Read top stories, event updates, rumors, and even wagering info on upcoming fights. The folks at MMAJunkie developed this one together with the folks at Handmark... check out the OTA download link below to install on your BlackBerry:
http://mmajunkie.com/mobile
Want a personal assistant but can't be bothered to go through the whole hiring process, or heck, maybe you just don't want to deal with another person? :) With the Personal Assistant app from Pageonce, you get a whole lot of organization and help, right on your Berry. Use it to control credit card info, bank account status', track investments, track mobile minutes, browse travel itineraries and much more. Personal Assistant has won a lot of awards, and was also named one of TechCrunch's best 35 apps of 2009. Not too shabby.
For more info, check out Personal Assistant in App World >
Nothing too fancy here. Much like the CrackBerry.com Launcher, the HSBC HK Business Banking Launcher puts a shortcut on your desktop. Hit it and the HSBC Hong Kong commercial banking mobile portal will be loaded into your Berry's browser! It's just a handy shortcut to make use of if you happen to bank at HSBC!
Pick up the HSBC HK Business Banking Launcher here >
Can't get enough news? With the Thomson Reuters News Pro app, unleash the power of professional-grade news, right on your Berry. Browse business news, financial news, check the markets, even check out the latest in sports and entertainment. Whatever your interests or curiosities, the Thomson Reuters News Pro app is sure to satisfy your craving for up-to-the-second information.
Check out the Thomson Reuters News Pro app in App World >
In Case You Missed It:
Social Business Communicator from the developers at JustPersona is a new (and free) app that lets you use your BlackBerry with LinkedIn! View members, check out profiles and take note of updates. This one is still in beta, and there's a lot of features that are clearly needed, but if you're a big user of LinkedIn, this is certainly worth a look. You should be good to go with this one as long as you're running OS 4.0 or newer.
Check out Social Business Communicator in our store >
I couldn't help but wonder when GoDaddy was going to come out with an official app for BlackBerry. This past week, it arrived! You can use it to manage your domain names, search for new domain purchases, access mobile mail, manage your email and hosting options, and much more. This is a must have if you manage domains, hosting or anything else at GoDaddy.
Download GoDaddy Mobile OTA >
If you're sick of waiting for RIM and their WebKit browser, Opera has taken Opera Mini 5 out of Beta. If another browser sounds of interest to you, I highly suggest giving Opera Mini 5 a look. It promises to speed up your browsing experience, and even save you money by taking advantage of Opera's compression technology... they claim the browser can reduce your data costs up to 90%. Not sure if I believe that, but if you're just a tiny bit curious, head on over to m.opera.com to download OTA.
New This Week
New from Collaber Solutions, Goal Keep is a neat little utility that helps you keep track of your goals and dreams. The app features a calendar interface, allowing you to enter your goals and tick them off as you complete them. Get organized, accomplish more, and establish new good habits with Goal Keep!
Check out Goal Keep in our store >
Quick Shot is a handy and easy to use screenshot utility for your BlackBerry. Use it to save as many screenshots as you like to image files on a memory card. All shots are saved in your choice of PNG or JPEG format, and will be stored in your Media Card/Blackberry/Pictures folder. Multiple versions are available depending on your OS... So check it out in our store.
Want to know how strong your WiFi signal is? With WiFi Meter, that information is always clearly visible. The app displays a signal strength meter on your home screen, just like your cellular signal strength indicator. Of course, you'll need a WiFi enabled Berry to make use of this, and a minimum of OS 4.6.
You can pick up WiFi Meter for $0.99 in our store >
Cool at BlackBerry App World:
Earth Hour is coming up fast on Saturday, March 27 at 8:30PM local time. The whole idea of Earth Hour is to get the world turning off their lights in support of action on climate change. By turning out our lights, believe it or not, we can make a big difference... But it's up to us to all do our small part. The WWF Earth Hour App will keep you connected with news, local events and more. During Earth Hour itself, you can view photos of cities around the world, or even share your own photos of how you're experiencing the hour yourself.
Check out WWF Earth Hour for free in App World >
Until Next Week..
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dblkcat Mar 20, 2010 at 12:39 am
Would love to have the app-I do word search everyday. It stimulates the brain.
live2board7 Mar 20, 2010 at 12:39 am
atleast 3 times a day. bus downtime is horrible...
gibby1997 Mar 20, 2010 at 12:50 am
I would play it at least 10 times a day. They are just so addictive!
emmoly Mar 20, 2010 at 1:38 am
I'd use wordsearch as a little mental break throughout my day. Maybe 6 or 7 times a day
3G.BoldBerry Mar 20, 2010 at 1:40 am
4 five 6 seven.
bram30 Mar 20, 2010 at 1:47 am
very cool
usmc_prodigy Mar 20, 2010 at 1:59 am
i love to search for words!
sushilover63 Mar 20, 2010 at 2:04 am
This looks like a fun and entertaining game to keep busy during my brakes or during my bus ride to work :-)
bricenm Mar 20, 2010 at 2:34 am
At least 10 times for me. I love word search puzzles. Great for breaks in between clients.
Lucied666 Mar 20, 2010 at 2:57 am
I would play it in the morning instead of reading the funnies in the newspapers
bbui4 Mar 20, 2010 at 5:50 am
i'd play every time im bored...which is often =p
Roscopcoletrain Mar 20, 2010 at 8:20 am
yes please :)
suz458 Mar 20, 2010 at 9:04 am
I would play many times a day as I don't have many games on my Storm 2 :D
Rapid Dr3am Mar 20, 2010 at 9:36 am
Give please
cindyngco Mar 20, 2010 at 9:52 am
EVERY CHANCE I CAN!
demonpalm Mar 20, 2010 at 9:53 am
2-3 hrs
Raistlin1 Mar 20, 2010 at 9:54 am
I would play several times a day!
frozencloud Mar 20, 2010 at 9:56 am
1 hr
lukesvenn Mar 20, 2010 at 9:57 am
dont kno yet
mikanmatt Mar 20, 2010 at 9:58 am
3-4 times?
mikanmatt Mar 20, 2010 at 9:58 am
yeay!
sjensen73 Mar 20, 2010 at 10:03 am
Considering my job is very boring, I'd be playing it all day!
storm_rider70072 Mar 20, 2010 at 10:06 am
20 min
yingzhengtc Mar 20, 2010 at 10:11 am
SHRUG
mattjuranna Mar 20, 2010 at 10:12 am
=)
radixe Mar 20, 2010 at 10:38 am
i'd be playing on every 5 minute wait i encounter.
hype Mar 20, 2010 at 10:52 am
I would play all day until the battery drains out. Then I would sleep, wake up, and play again.
Pathtek4 Mar 20, 2010 at 11:10 am
Love word search
M2Schibs Mar 20, 2010 at 11:22 am
I would play 5-6 times a day.
Retr0virus Mar 20, 2010 at 11:36 am
20 at least
SilverSfr Mar 20, 2010 at 11:46 am
I would be on this constantly or until my thumbs were tired!
moesberry Mar 20, 2010 at 11:54 am
I love wordsearch!! Everyday any day or night. I'll make a screenshot for my wallpaper so I can play without anyone knowing...I love wordsearch!!!
kaizz21 Mar 20, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Sign me uppp!! Thanks!! :)
jreezy Mar 20, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I had this app on my curve 8310 when i had it and loved it. When i upgraded to a 9700 it didn't play right on it. I love this game!!! I would play it all the time.
Green_Laser Mar 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I would play it when i'm waiting on the subway and when in boring meetings. :-) .. which is about half of my day!
bbaulier Mar 20, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I'd play it at least 3 times per day
mikewet88 Mar 20, 2010 at 1:26 pm
At least 5 times. That is the time when I smoke also..lol
leese56 Mar 20, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I would likely play word search 5 or 6 times per day, that is one game that wouldn't get boring
nuht Mar 20, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I try!
collecting_junkie Mar 20, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I would play it 5 or 6 times a day. During the long commute, breaks, and well..those times when I would rather do anything than work on a project. Stress Relief!
livinoz Mar 20, 2010 at 3:25 pm
one time per day (all the time) :)
mcelroyc Mar 20, 2010 at 3:26 pm
morning, noon, and nite LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
joako_iglesias50 Mar 20, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I would use it every single during my boring chemistry class haha
SweetFireflies Mar 20, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I would play wordsearch 24/7 if I had it on my berry.
potatostyle Mar 20, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I'd play before work, on my break, and after work!
JRF_1986 Mar 20, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I actually like wordsearch games... probably would play it 2-3 times a day for 15-20 minutes... depends on how easy/hard it is :)
vbrown4860 Mar 20, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I would play 7 times a day!
Ducaticorse Mar 20, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I'd play this one several times a day - love me some word search!
tomregan Mar 20, 2010 at 5:31 pm
i love words. hate my job, but at least i got one. so i'd play all day!
stormbabe Mar 20, 2010 at 5:31 pm
To name me as a winner!
Please?
flyingdutchman7588 Mar 20, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Gonna play it all day everyday!!
Bundy#AC Mar 20, 2010 at 6:18 pm
How many times per day will you play WordSearch if it was on your Berry?
Please let me find out!
mehtash Mar 20, 2010 at 6:52 pm
what do mean how many times a week? How about how many times a day would I play it. Quite addicted to word search.
lowrider27 Mar 20, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I would love to have this!
snowmancomic Mar 20, 2010 at 7:11 pm
That's about the amount of boring meetings I have a day..lol. Pick me!
JustinFo Mar 20, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I'd play it all the time... Constantly in fact. Even in bed.
wcihlu Mar 20, 2010 at 7:28 pm
As much as u want me to in order for me to win!
jasam Mar 20, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Would love one copy
doughboyy Mar 20, 2010 at 7:58 pm
a lot
liljae8 Mar 20, 2010 at 8:33 pm
i probably play it 5 days a week during my lunch break at work
bladen Mar 20, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I would play this at least 5 times a day at work
dkorda Mar 20, 2010 at 8:59 pm
This might get a little disstratcing, but I will take the chance! Hook a botha up!
Cap_172R Mar 20, 2010 at 9:01 pm
If i had this app, i'd use it at least 6-10 times a day! so, here's my entry, count me in! I hope i win.
raspberry123 Mar 20, 2010 at 9:50 pm
whooooppppeeeee. bring em on!
Hockeychik99 Mar 20, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I would play word search at least 10 times per day to occupy my time!!!!!
u4rhea Mar 20, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I'd play this game 2-3 times per day.
dytaniguchi Mar 20, 2010 at 11:14 pm
I'm sure I'd play this at least a couple of times a day.
cdolan22#cb Mar 20, 2010 at 11:21 pm
At least four times a day
UFCfan Mar 20, 2010 at 11:22 pm
i would like to win this
lmrosin Mar 20, 2010 at 11:53 pm
probably too many times!
Blkprl Mar 21, 2010 at 1:08 am
Wordsearch @ least once a day =)
franzenjg Mar 21, 2010 at 1:09 am
I would use it about 5 times a day!
jaywalkah Mar 21, 2010 at 1:18 am
i will definitely play as much as possible while some angry customers are expressing their displeasure over the phone :)
Palmiros Mar 21, 2010 at 1:47 am
I'd play it a couple times a day.
linkkoriri Mar 21, 2010 at 4:30 am
Looks like a fun time killing app!
Piink Mar 21, 2010 at 4:51 am
That game wouldn't let me sleep, around 20 per day
Smooth69Style Mar 21, 2010 at 5:23 am
I would play Wordsearch at least (5) five times a day if not more. I love wordsearch.
DancingBerry Mar 21, 2010 at 5:55 am
At last, something to keep me out of trouble!
carlos2008 Mar 21, 2010 at 8:50 am
I will play 3 times a day
thechin Mar 21, 2010 at 10:44 am
A day... just after I check out the Crackberry.com forums and news!! Hook me up!
irishmac53 Mar 21, 2010 at 10:45 am
love to have this
DarkStar50 Mar 21, 2010 at 11:25 am
for the contest.
jlo0812 Mar 21, 2010 at 11:44 am
I can see myself playing that every hour at work so anywhere between 09-11 hours a day.
max871026 Mar 21, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Word Search
cu19 Mar 21, 2010 at 1:00 pm
would play at least 4 times = breafast, lunch, dinner and then before bed as my relaxer!!! and that count may be on the low side. this is one game that i really like
jhigs Mar 21, 2010 at 1:02 pm
A lot!
17 times daily.
At least.
shannon123 Mar 21, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I would play Wordsearch atleast 5 times per day, so pick me so I can try it out!! :)
cjcarello Mar 21, 2010 at 1:49 pm
am addicted to word games and would love this!
bossthis3323 Mar 21, 2010 at 1:52 pm
it s fantastic!!
GabeBasher Mar 21, 2010 at 2:06 pm
All day long.
rockys57 Mar 21, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I want this please!
KnappyRootz Mar 21, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Hope I win!!!!!
adorkablerocker Mar 21, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I'm a librarian, who else would love words more than me? You betcha I'll be sneaking some time in on the reference desk a couple times a day to do some word search!
eepers14 Mar 21, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Count me in!! I LOVE doing word searches, it is usually on paper
Though. I would love to have it on my blackberry.
MeMeX2 Mar 21, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I'd play till I had to stop!
dtn941 Mar 21, 2010 at 4:01 pm
@least several times/day for the 5 days/wk I'm in my cubicle!!! between calls, maybe even On calls...
Dannyd534 Mar 21, 2010 at 5:16 pm
omg wow...i would play this game ALOT. All i play right now is Klondike an Sodoku pretty much 3 hours a day...gotta get something new :P
vernahaley Mar 21, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I'd play it about 1-2 hrs a day.
rockigirl Mar 21, 2010 at 6:38 pm
At least 20 times a day! The thought of having word search on my bb is fantastic.
b0ricua Mar 21, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I might use it a couple times a week, has can I?
mandoman28 Mar 21, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I love wordsearch!!
phenyx923 Mar 21, 2010 at 7:10 pm
i love wordsearches!! i would play this every day! i have wordsearch games for my nintendo DS too!! :)
mythai Mar 21, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Thanks crackberry!
elesha Mar 21, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I would probably use this app all day and then never get anything done! ha ha!
boy_de_ghet Mar 21, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Wow, great app. Pick me.
jdzurka Mar 21, 2010 at 9:16 pm
At least 7
koilmaker Mar 21, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Thanks!!!
corvette_stingray Mar 21, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Love the contests!!
automan40 Mar 22, 2010 at 12:23 am
IM IN
rjlesperance92 Mar 22, 2010 at 1:17 am
at least 5 times
kevintv Mar 22, 2010 at 2:51 am
at least 3 times
Calron Mar 22, 2010 at 4:09 am
1-2 times a day
sapphy3 Mar 22, 2010 at 8:52 am
I've loved word search since childhood so I'd use this app verrry often!
dsdaddy Mar 22, 2010 at 9:03 am
every single time I had the chance!!!
CPS646 Mar 22, 2010 at 9:28 am
it sounds like a good game
Linsey Mar 22, 2010 at 10:00 am
Fun!
Yawwch Mar 22, 2010 at 10:07 am
8-10x day
Thank you.
Harry_Yambag Mar 22, 2010 at 10:35 am
I'd prob play like 2-3 times a day depending on down time at work.
lala8 Mar 22, 2010 at 10:36 am
ME..ME..ME
71dale Mar 22, 2010 at 10:42 am
6 times
rage420#cb Mar 22, 2010 at 12:02 pm
in for a win
tparker60 Mar 22, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I am tired of playing my solitaire games before I go to sleep at night so there's no telling how many times a day/evening I would play the word search. I hope I win!
redsymphony Mar 22, 2010 at 2:01 pm
everday when im at work and when im home trying to block out the wife :)
t.tocs Mar 22, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I'd never stop playing! A word search on my phone? Productivity would hit an all time low!
jonasrocker Mar 22, 2010 at 4:06 pm
This app looks amazing! I would have to play it at least twice a day! (and even be tempted to play it at work)
henry31 Mar 22, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I have a feeling that it would be as many as I could squeeze in my schedule. I love word search.
Roblog02 Mar 22, 2010 at 6:58 pm
i would play 10-15 times a day. i do that now with klondike
rlgwood Mar 22, 2010 at 8:00 pm
count me in
gynee Mar 23, 2010 at 2:12 am
way more times than I should at work and in the bathroom
imnotahippie Mar 23, 2010 at 4:48 am
thanks crackberry. i hope i win!
bayer918 May 24, 2010 at 2:24 am
I play the free version until the battery goes dead then I plug it in and keep playing, and it STINKS. So I'd probably play this version until my fingers fall off!!!!
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