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BlackBerry Messenger v6.0.0.111 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Michelle Haag on 29 Jun 2011 1:03 pm

Looks like BlackBerry Beta Zone members got a mid-week treat with a new version of BlackBerry Messenger, bringing the latest version to v6.0.0.111. While this version doesn't bring us any noticeable changes as the focus this round was on bug fixes in BBM 6 and the BBM Social Platform, it's an important one for developers to get installed for testing their new apps. Not a developer? Not a...

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Twitter for BlackBerry v2.0 updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 24 Jun 2011 11:22 am

Twitter for BlackBerry has again received an update in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Some new UI tweaks and enhancements keep the goods coming in this round. RIM took in tons of customer feedback and has pumped out a new beta version (which sadly I've yet to find in the Beta Zone myself) with great new features. Updates in Twitter 2.0 include: Color Refresh: This update features a lighter color...

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BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac v2.1.0.24 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Bla1ze on 22 Jun 2011 2:08 pm

A new BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac update has just hit the BlackBerry Beta Zone for those of you who may have had issues with the previous build that was made available. At this time, RIM hasn't posted up the release notes for viewing the changes but if we had to guess -- it has some BlackBerry PlayBook changes in it as well support for BlackBerry 7 devices. If you're a beta zone member...

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BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet OS 1.0.6 hits beta zone for developers

Posted by Adam Zeis on 13 Jun 2011 1:53 pm

Don't get too excited on this one just yet, but it looks like some BlackBerry Beta Zone developers are receving the following email with information on an upcoming OS update to 1.0.6. The update will be available to select developers so they can prep their apps for the upcoming update. On behalf of Research In Motion®, we are pleased to tell you about an exclusive Preview Program focused...

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Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones v2.0 Beta 3 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 1 Jun 2011 9:19 am

Today RIM released another update for Facebook for BlackBerry. This update builds on version 2.0 bringing it to beta release 3. Included are some features that users have requested as well as some other minor tweaks and fixes. Updates to the new version include: Wi-Fi support The ability to delete comments and posts New delete prompts Members of the BlackBerry Beta Zone can login and grab...

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Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 update now available in Beta Zone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 6 May 2011 10:24 am

Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 has been available in the beta zone for a few weeks now, and today RIM has issued another refresh of the popular social networking application. Version 2.0 brings along a new UI for the app as well as Facebook chat and more. The refreshed version is available today for enrolled Beta Zone members. Features include: Support for BlackBerry OS 5.0 - The beta app now...

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Twitter for BlackBerry reaches v2.0 - Available at the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by ObiGeorge on 5 May 2011 3:37 pm

Today, some of you Twitter users are in for a treat. Available for most BlackBerry Beta Zone users is Twitter for BlackBerry 2.0.0.7. The update brings a brand new and very attractive interface, and seems to make better use of your BlackBerry's screen real estate. Other new features include: Redesigned Navigation Bar New Compose Tweet Button Single Search Screen External Notification- New...

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BlackBerry Messenger v6.0.0.73 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Posted by Bla1ze on 26 Apr 2011 6:26 pm

If you're already a member of the BlackBerry Beta Zone then you'll likely want to sign in to see if you have BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 as an available download option. You will of course need to sign up and agree to the terms of use but in return you get a fresh, new release of BlackBerry Messenger. v6.0.0.73 if you need the exact details. This time around, RIM has also included a change log...

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Updated: BlackBerry News Feeds in the Beta Zone

Posted by Joseph Holder on 21 Apr 2011 2:35 pm

For all you lucky BlackBerry Beta Zone members, BlackBerry News Feeds just got updated to version 1.0.1.5. BlackBerry News Feeds just got updated to version 1.0.1.5. If you're not familiar with it, BlackBerry News Feeds is an RSS reader, designed to fetch the latest stories from your favorite blog. We've reviewed the application before and found some faults. Since then, the app...

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BlackBerry Radio updated to v1.0.0.41 for select BlackBerry Beta Zone Members - Adds Nobex Radio Companion

Posted by Alicia Erlich on 11 Apr 2011 11:39 am

If you were one of the select BlackBerry Beta Zone members chosen to test out BlackBerry Radio, then you'll be happy to hear it's been updated to v1.0.0.41. If you haven't heard of BlackBerry Radio, it is a radio station discovery application that integrates and streams some of your favorite digital radio stations (Corus, Slacker) all in one place for easy access. It even gives you the...

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