As RIM mentioned previously, some new apps got BBM Connected recently and one of the ones added to the list was BlackBerry Travel. The updated version that supports connection to BBM is now available for download in BlackBerry App World as version 2.5.18.99. You'll find some other bug fixes in this release as well but it's mostly just for the BBM connectivity.
Every business person needs that constant connection to the world and to their business. While we all know that the BlackBerry is the best device for doing that, there are a few applications that could make it just that much better, and this is where GroundLink enters into the picture. GroundLink for BlackBerry smartphones is an application that allows you to get almost any time of ground transportation and book it. The app lets you connect to their service with is fuelled by some of the top transportation providers in the world like Expedia, Jetblue, Kayak, and a whole bunch more.
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While some of you may be reading this thinking that they offer a lot of the same things that have been made available to the BlackBerry Travel app, there is one key differentiator. The key difference with GroundLink is that they are able to tell you when your taxi or limo will be at your location, something vital to those who are always on the go. GroundLink can be found in BlackBerry App World as a free download and if GroundLink isn’t your thing let us know in the comments how your BlackBerry helps you travel.
RIM has announced today that upgrades to some popular apps are on the way and will feature BBM connectivity. Twitter for BlackBerry, Facebook, BlackBerry Travel, BBM Music, BlackBerry App World and BlackBerry Messenger will all receive updates in the coming days that will add them to the list of BBM connected apps. You can rest assured they will carry some bug fixes and hopefully other various updates as well, and all are due out in the next ten days.
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Series of BlackBerry App Updates Will Make It Easier to Keep Your BBM Community In The Know
WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 11, 2012) - A series of updates of popular BlackBerry® apps will be released over the coming days to make it even easier for users to stay connected with their BBMTM (BlackBerry® Messenger) community. Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced that Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones, Twitter® for BlackBerry smartphones, BlackBerry® TravelTM, BlackBerry App WorldTM and BBM Music will now include BBM connectivity, making it even easier for users to stay in touch with their contacts, share experiences and content, and discover new things from their BBM community.
BlackBerry Travel was updated recently to v2.0.40.99. This version adds localized content in Bahasa Indonesion, Brazilian, Portugese, and Dutch. Also included is improved support for devices running OS 7.1, so if that's you and you were having trouble with the app after the last update, make sure you grab this one.
If you haven't used BlackBerry Travel before and you frequently travel, you should check it out. This app makes it easy to plan, book, manage, and share your travel activities. Find a deal on hotel and car rental options, or arrange for limo service to and from the airport. Get quick notifications if your flight’s delayed or cancelled, and find a new flight right away. No matter where you do your booking, the automatic trip scanning feature can pull your trip details into the app, so you don’t have to. See all your travel updates in one place as they happen, and don’t worry about double and triple checking your plans; if you’ve missed anything, BlackBerry Travel will notify you, covering all your bases.
As mentioned earlier, Research In Motion is rolling out updates to some popular BlackBerry applications today. BBM v6.1.0.49 has already started popping up for many users in App World, and now BlackBerry Travel v2.0.16.99 is showing as well. If you are an avid traveler, you likely already know about this app, and use it. From the Inside BlackBerry blog:
The updated BlackBerry Travel app virtually plans your trips for you, from airport pick up and drop off to accommodations and scheduling. You’ll be able to find deals on hotel and car rental options, or arrange for limo service to and from an airport. Plus, you can rest easy knowing that the BlackBerry Travel app will quickly notify you if your flight is delayed or cancelled, and that it can help you find a new flight right away. No matter where you do your booking, the automatic trip scanning feature can pull your trip details into the app, so you don’t have to. See all your travel updates in one place as they happen, and don’t worry about double and triple checking your itinerary; if you’ve missed anything, BlackBerry Travel will let you know!
If the update isn't showing for you yet, you can try refreshing App World (hold Alt and press R,S,T) or just wait a bit and check back later.
Good news for BlackBerry Travel users out there, as today the app was updated to v1.1.45.99. No real change log was given, though the most notable addition seems to be support in Austria, Brazil, Germany and Italy which is awesome! BlackBerry Travel makes it easy to plan, book, manage, and share your travel activities, so if you haven't checked it out yet, you should.
RIM has been making its rounds across some of the BlackBerry apps they control. This time around, BlackBerry Travel has received the update treatment pushing it to v1.1.42.99. While most of the listed change log was there previously, keen eyes will now notice the app has support for the upcoming BlackBerry 7 OS that will be loaded on upcoming devices:
Upgrades since V1.0:
You can find the update in BlackBerry App World right now, if you're not seeing it -- refresh App World or install it directly from the BlackBerry App World webstore. Thanks, @dwdsquared2!
BlackBerry Travel 1.1 has been released today in BlackBerry App World. The app has been updated with a few new features to add to the fun including global rental car booking and a world clock. BlackBerry Travel has only been available for a short time, but it's already one of our favorites. No matter if you're a frequent or weekend traveler, BlackBerry Travel has the right stuff. Keep track of your hotels, flights, rental cars and more. Connect with contacts via LinkedIn and even check the weather for your destination. BlackBerry Travel now also supports hotel and rental car booking in over 20 currencies and localized versions have been introduced in 5 languages and 49 countries. For more on BlackBerry Travel check out our full review.
RIM is promoting their BlackBerry Travel application by offering a trip for two to Australia as the grand prize! According to the contest details, the winner will enjoy a 9 day trip to Australia and a $2500 American Express gift card. There are also weekly prizes available to be won, as well. You can check out our review of BlackBerry Travel here. It was helpful when we went out to Seattle for a few days. If you’re not familiar with BlackBerry Travel, in a nutshell you’ll get:
The contest started a few weeks ago, but it’s not too late to enter. If one of you ends up winning, let us know! Make sure you also download BlackBerry Travel, for free, from BlackBerry App World. Good luck!
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Bitten by the travel bug? Well, here is something for you and all the other keen travelers: BlackBerry Travel is now available in 45 different countries! Since its inception BlackBerry Travel has enjoyed a lot of attraction from numerous people worldwide, but to the disappointment of many, it was initially available only in North America, UK and Spain. But that should not matter anymore, as RIM has actively rolled out its application in more countries over time, effectively reaching a broad, worldwide audience.
Countries supported by BlackBerry Travel currently include Argentina, Aruba, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, British Virgin Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands.
No excuses this time not to download the application, so head over to BlackBerry App World for the download. If your country is not listed above, no worry, the application will likely find its way to other countries with time - patience is key.
Although it may no be an app that a lot of folks use daily, it's certainly one that when you do use it -- it works great. That said, if you're a BlackBerry Travel user you'll want to make sure you fire up BlackBerry App World and grab the latest update which, is now sitting at v1.0.384.99. No changelog was issued to go along with it but what we do know is the file is slightly larger so, if you see any changes within don't hesitate to drop a note in the comments.
You rely on your BlackBerry to be your partner in crime on a daily basis. Well, hopefully not while your actually committing a crime- that’s a biiiig no-no. The point is that you can always look to it to tell you what’s on your calendar, who is contacting you and where to go. When you’re on the road, who else do you look to in order to keep in touch with who you’re meeting and who you’ve left behind?
Back in February, App World saw the release of the ultimate travel agent you can fit in your pocket- BlackBerry Travel. It takes you to the next step in travelling with your BlackBerry (hence the name). In between BBM and email, you can switch to BlackBerry Travel to help from the planning phase all the way through to the end of your trip. This includes currency conversion, flight information and hotel details. It’s all about empowering the Power Traveller, whether it’s for business or pleasure. With this application, even business trips will be much more pleasurable with the knowledge that your itinerary is safe and sound within your BlackBerry. Pack your bags- we’re taking a trip through BlackBerry Travel.
As usual there is no changelog to be found as of yet, but BlackBerry Travel has been updated to version 1.0.341.99. RIM's own travel app (which is based off Worldmate) has been pretty popular since its release. BlackBerry Travel gives you all you need at your fingertips - book hotels, check flights, get weather and more. The free app is definitely a good companion for any frequent traveler. While we're not sure just what's included in the update, you can still grab it free from BlackBerry App World at the link below.
If you're in North America, the UK, or Spain you can already download the newly-announced BlackBerry Travel app from App World and give it a go for yourself (see our original BlackBerry Travel App post for full details and download info). If you're not in those regions and want to see what you're missing, or if you just want to see it in action before you download, then check out the video above. Live on location at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, Spain, we got a good look at the BlackBerry Travel app by the folks at WorldMate, who have put a ton of hard work into this app over the years.
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