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WHERE for BlackBerry Updated Adding New Placebook and Check In Features

by Bla1ze on 13 Apr 2010 10:28 AM
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WHERE For BlackBerry Updated Adding New Placebook And Check In Features

We've been following WHERE for BlackBerry since its initial release and in that time have seen many great changes come to the application over that time. The latest release, version 1.7.0 brings yet again, another subset of features that change how you will be using WHERE on your device.

Most notable was the addition of two new features -  Placebook and Check-in. Placebook is an address book for your places. You can keep track of the places you’ve been to, the places you want to go to as well as a list of your WHERE Reviews. Check-in, which allows you to announce when you’ve arrived at a location and quickly save a location to your Placebook. Overall UI changes round out the update so whether you're a current user or new user, you might want to check it out.

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry Apps; Tags: LBS, WHERE
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Posted by Green_Laser Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

not that it was bad, just needed the app memory (on a storm 1).
nice to see they upgraded.
a useful app to have since it has many features.
Will def put on storm 2 when i get.

 
 
Posted by showtime775 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

Why is it a $2.99 per month subscription for it on T-Mobile?

 
 
Posted by Green_Laser Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

if so, that is just strange to me.

had the previous version for a about a year for free and new version says free in appworld too.

are you sure?

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi showtime775,
On T-Mobile, a premium version of WHERE is preloaded on the device. There is a subscription fee for the premium version which has extra features (such as the new Jambase music feature).

-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by NastyNeil Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

better than Poynt? I am a huge fan of Poynt and have been for a while. I tried out Where and was not that impressed. Which is better, the newest version of Poynt or the newest version of Where?

 
 
Posted by pink2 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

I prefer Poynt

 
 
Posted by hunoosh Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

POYNT

 
 
Posted by shlee Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

I dont think so. I am also a huge fan of Poynt and it would have to be an opinion, not fact in this case.

 
 
Posted by ShadowsWittness Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

WHY IS THIS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 9700 ? HOW RUDE

 
 
Posted by mwright30 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

It seems very odd that the 9700 is not supported since it evolved from the 83xx, 85xx, 8900 family. I will use something else, maybe Poynt.....and yes, Where is for sale on T-Mobile. It comes preloaded.

 
 
Posted by SLVR6 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

I feel like a Storm owner saying this, but wow, not available on the 9700? That just seems strange to me since the screen res is the same as many phones, the processor is the same as the Bold 9000 (which is supported)....guess I not only won't bother with this but can't.

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi ShadowsWittness,
Sorry for the confusion, but WHERE actually is available on the 9700! However, only our premium version of WHERE is available on this device. You can find it as a preload on T-Mobile or in the MEdia Mall on AT&T.
-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by Macneil_S4 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

9700 still isn't supported yet...

 
 
Posted by FunkyDog Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

I saw 2 negative comments on CrapWorld. Is this worth it? Does it work in Asia?
Rather than wasting time, can anyone comment comparisons with FourSquare?

 
 
Posted by djrollerx Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

Is anyone else getting bored of these apps? What is the deal with all these apps that make it into a game to update where you are and where you've been? Stupidest concept ever.

 
 
Posted by Green_Laser Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

and thats probably part of the app that i wouldnt utilize.

never been a fan of advertising where i was / where i am.. i dont get it either. waste of time for me.

 
 
Posted by blessed2bamommie Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

looks like I won't be dling it. My first device died and I never dled it again. I'll stick with Poynt.

 
 
Posted by boomerbsg Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

Poynt FTW. I tried where, but I much prefered the UI of poynt, and it seemed faster than Where.

 
 
Posted by romman Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

You are saying it is version 1.7.0. I downloaded WHERE two days ago. the ABOUT screen shows v.1.7.1. !!!!!

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi romman,
We are always updating WHERE to keep things running smoothly. You are correct that we have released v. 1.7.1. However, most people will still see v. 1.7.0 when they enter the BB App World. In a few days everyone will be all caught up!
-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by Godzfavrt Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

So in the picture above, it show a music icon.

I just dled the upgrade and it is not showing me a musci icon.

Can someone help with this?

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi Godzfavrt,
The Music icon you see represents our new Jambase feature, which is only available on the premium, subscription-based version on WHERE. Sorry for any inconvenience!
-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by vbuckjr Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 775 days ago

Have used both, and Where has worked better for me with restaurants and I like the weather forecast view better in Where than poynt even though both are powered by Accuweather. Where's UI seems better on the Storm.

 
 
Posted by hoosercub Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

Lots of useful features on the app itself.. wish i could post to facebook with it, other than that, I couldn't ask for anything more.. weather,movies, businesses, GPS integration, events, traffic, coupons, etc.. very useful for a traveler.

 
 
Posted by ree3312 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

Does anyone know?

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi ree3312
Just wanted to let you know that WHERE actually is already supported on the 9700! However, only the premium, subscription-based version of WHERE is available on this device. You can find WHERE preloaded on T-Mobile's 9700 and in the MEdia Mall on AT&T's 9700.

-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by NastyNeil Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

I will play with it a little. It seems improved. I don't know if it is better than Poynt though.

 
 
Posted by demeanor76 Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

I use Foursquare..

 
 
Posted by yellowmac Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 774 days ago

where is really a nice app use it all the time. what i like the best it's everything you need in one app

 
 
Posted by avmsam Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

is this app even supported in canada

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hi avmsam,
We are not currently available in Canada, but we are working hard to bring WHERE to the international community. Stay tuned!
-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by sexypris Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

I like LifeInPocket myself. That app has all kinds of things, even a GPS... I love it!

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 774 days ago

Hey! Seems everyone has a lot of similar questions. To clarify some things, a premium version of WHERE is available on the BB 9700 (preloaded on T-Mobile and available in MEdia Mall on AT&T). The premium version has extra features that are not available on the free version (such as the JamBase Music feature).

-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by ree3312 Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 773 days ago

I saw that when I first got the 9700 but it'd be nice to have the free version like i've had on the 8900. I'm asking when the free version will be available for the 9700. Thanks.

 
 
Posted by NMA Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 773 days ago

Hi ree3321,
We are in the process of building a free lite version that will be available on the 9700 in the future. Stay tuned for updates!
-Nicole
Where, Inc.

 
 
Posted by That70sGAdawg Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010 773 days ago

Nicole. A 9700 owner waiting patiently.

 
 
Posted by crownr0yal Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 773 days ago

what? not available for my Bold 9700 on T-Mo in NC?!

 
 
Posted by NMA Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 773 days ago

Hi crownr0yal,
Sorry for any confusion, but WHERE actually is available on your T-Mobile Bold 9700. A premium version of WHERE is preloaded on your device, so that's why WHERE doesn't appear in the App World for your phone. Hope this helps!
-Nicole
Where, Inc.