Win 1 of 25 copies of NFCShortcuts for BlackBerry smartphones!!

By Ryan Blundell on 3 Dec 2011 12:39 pm

[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]

Last month, Adam introduced us to NFCLauncher; the first BlackBerry application to tap (pardon the pun) into the power of NFC. As he mentioned, the application allows you to launch applications, ShortcutMe macros, media; just about anything that your BlackBerry smartphone can do – all with a tap against NFC tags. Fonware, the developer behind NFCLauncher, now known as NFCShortcuts has an impressive history of creating new ways to automate your most common command on your BlackBerry using the popular ShortcutMe. They take it even further with NFCShortcuts, but it’s up to you to decide what you want to do with it. Now while we’ve heard of the NFC capabilities being tested here and there, this is an amazing way to see it for yourselves, and benefit from it too!

Since we last took a look at NFCShortcuts, it’s received some significant updates to it. For starters, NFC tags can now be reprogrammed so you can change them as your needs change. You can also program your tag so that they do not cause the Smart Tags applications to run, only NFCShortcuts.

Contest: We have 25 copies of NFCShortcuts to giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment below to be entered. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. The contest involves the NFCShortcuts application only, not the NFC tags. For NFC tags, Fonware suggests picking up non-programmed Mifare Ultralight tags.

More information/download of NFCShortcuts

Topics: BlackBerry Applications NFC NFCLauncher NFCShortcuts BlackBerry Apps Contests

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308 comments

ignites Dec 3, 2011 at 12:41 pm

1st to win =)

MBA_STOCKDOGS Dec 4, 2011 at 10:47 am

Or the first place loser. Good luck.

elmejor1009 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

awesome.... second, someone beat me by 5 secs as I typed... sign me up please.. I pick up my ATT 9900 today from Bestbuy ... :-)

Zwickliffe Dec 4, 2011 at 12:48 am

If NFC is something you yern for you might be disappointed... AT&T has NFC disabled.

Count me in!

npunk42 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Im there! Actually Here!

theonlyjrod Dec 3, 2011 at 1:37 pm

I would love this! Hook a brother up!

Edit: NVM, Dont pick me. I got to excited and then remembered that AT&T is a bunch of asshats and they block NFC.
~
@TheOnlyJrod
www.LedoPro.com

maxrdlf Dec 3, 2011 at 12:44 pm

I would like to have it for my 9900 so I will buy some NFC tags too!

mykidsmom1964 Dec 4, 2011 at 12:40 am

That's what I'm talking about...go bb.

yensonvera Dec 3, 2011 at 12:46 pm

to win

Mhatham Dec 3, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Tag, your it!

vincent.joshua Dec 3, 2011 at 12:46 pm

It's gonna be mine!

masterscarhead1 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

I wanna have it :D

gord888 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

im in for this... :). id probably have way to much fun with nfc tags.

protofa Dec 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

This app rocks. Buy it!

sunny231 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:49 pm

i want! pls

krsholl Dec 3, 2011 at 12:49 pm

Would love to win a copy

JMF5017 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:49 pm

Ready to try this out!

tfp Dec 3, 2011 at 12:55 pm

Would love to have this :)

tda_tda Dec 3, 2011 at 12:56 pm

.. count me in.. I'll be the 1st in the country if i win.. lol...

zoomlink1 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Bring it on, I'd like to use this on my phone!

phillyrulez04 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Yesyesyes...IwantIwantIwant. Please pick meeeee! Thanks :]

wcihlu Dec 3, 2011 at 11:06 pm

I want to win.. Too bad att disabled nfc...

chustle925 Dec 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Would love to have this....

Talus91 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Hook me up!!!

Luvlyrta Dec 3, 2011 at 1:01 pm

This sounds so cool, I would love a copy!

emirozmen Dec 3, 2011 at 1:02 pm

Add me

Red Rooster Dec 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm

This would be nice to try with my new bold touch.

alunkkk Dec 3, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Hmm.. want to have it for exploring NFC capabilities on my 9900..:D

Sarvey Dec 3, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Count me in! :D

dee.one Dec 3, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Count me in! Thanks!

eclipse33 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Hit me up, puleez. I'm in.

bilmaga Dec 3, 2011 at 1:05 pm

Thanks crackberry

tharsekan Dec 3, 2011 at 1:06 pm

I would really love this. Nfc all the way!!

piotr.boruta Dec 3, 2011 at 1:11 pm

Maybe I can win one :)

askingandre Dec 3, 2011 at 1:13 pm

tis the season

Alex_Hong Dec 3, 2011 at 1:15 pm

great use of NFC. can't wait for it to be more widespread..

batrad Dec 3, 2011 at 1:15 pm

Love to get a copy for my 9900. Thanks

Hitman6267 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:17 pm

fingers crossed.

jlrust Dec 3, 2011 at 1:17 pm

I want to win!

K3nichiro Dec 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Bow chicka woww wowww
Gotta tap thaatt

PHILRT66 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:21 pm

count me in too!!

howboutdat Dec 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm

Yea please! Hook me up, CB!!! Thanks and good luck to everyone!!!

EDIT---Don't pick me, either-on ATT with my 9800 and they block it for some reason-sure sounded like a cool app to have though. Rat Finks...

Still, good luck to everyone else entered whose carrier will allow them to utilize it, provided that they win.

zoryad Dec 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I'm in! Do want!

chizzle Dec 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Thanks for hooking us up CrackBerry, keep up the good work!

power1aj Dec 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Commented on every contest for as long as I can remember. Never won. Merry Christmas!!

Auroria Dec 3, 2011 at 1:25 pm

Count me in (: <3

lonestar1135 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Where can we buy NFC tags?

elibohnert Dec 3, 2011 at 3:16 pm

http://www.tagstand.com/

dbugem Dec 3, 2011 at 1:31 pm

I need one of these. Hit me

newshutr Dec 3, 2011 at 1:31 pm

Do want

amosque57 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Finally a way to test out nfc

ksboldguy Dec 3, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Hook a bruda up!

litig8or98 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:33 pm

I can't help but think there's something of a learning curve to getting this working right, but I'm willing to try.

drmaslow Dec 3, 2011 at 1:36 pm

I love it.

franky_k Dec 3, 2011 at 1:38 pm

Please let me win for my blackberry, thank you

dannykavs Dec 3, 2011 at 1:38 pm

Ya baby. Can't wait to tap into using nfc on my bold 99-awesome

rksg Dec 3, 2011 at 1:38 pm

This would be awesome to win. Pass it over this way

Foppa_21 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:39 pm

One please, for this fanboy

Beesh1 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Come on Crackberry gimme gimme gimme :D :D

chiripio Dec 3, 2011 at 1:44 pm

Hope to win niceeee

stevedee Dec 3, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Since I keep bragging about the power of BB+NFC, I'd better get this so I can walk da talk!

Curve 8330 CDMA (eww, I know, u/g to 9900 or similar soon!)
Winner of EA Mobile SE Playbook - rockin' it!

dimm0k Dec 3, 2011 at 1:47 pm

I'm already an owner of this awesome app, but would not mind winning a second copy to gift!

Ciurlo Dec 3, 2011 at 1:51 pm

let's try...again! :D

Shane8750 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:51 pm

Would be awesome to win also :)

Shane

mister.p Dec 3, 2011 at 1:54 pm

hope i win

rob5692 Dec 3, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Hoping to win this

Kuttysark Dec 3, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Hook me up!

gtirsmiley Dec 3, 2011 at 2:03 pm

omg this looks amazing

melissaox Dec 3, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Looks cool

sdmcdowell05 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:07 pm

I'll take one!

Russia1130 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Would love to win a copy. Please let me win for my Blackberry 9930, thank you

SirVancelot Dec 3, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Would be interested in seeing the true merits of NFC.. I'm in.

micksoo Dec 3, 2011 at 2:09 pm

NFC, for me??

tge33 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:10 pm

Would love to have a copy for my Torch 9800!

walterwt Dec 3, 2011 at 2:11 pm

Cool. So many possibilities. Should have a contest of most creative idea for the program!

j2mc Dec 3, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Please let me win!

--posted from my playbook

andyJH Dec 3, 2011 at 2:13 pm

I would love to use this feature. Please enter my name in the contest.

yenyob Dec 3, 2011 at 2:15 pm

I love trying out new things first. Hoping to win!

jordan559 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:16 pm

I want to try these nfc tags. I sure hope I win a free copy. Thanks for the chance.

J_K_Resnick Dec 3, 2011 at 2:19 pm

I want this! I need this!

Atakan Dec 3, 2011 at 2:21 pm

Meeeeeeeee please choose meeeeeeeee =)

Singh7 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Please let me win.

andino Dec 3, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Pretty neat app

marty_davidoff Dec 3, 2011 at 2:24 pm

Me!!!!!

jrsbccf Dec 3, 2011 at 2:27 pm

me please!!

asifj Dec 3, 2011 at 2:28 pm

one copy for me.

Trick_Deck Dec 3, 2011 at 2:30 pm

soo where do you buy these tags.?

Snypa Dec 3, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Count me in. Thanks Crackberry.!

ryankidd17 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:33 pm

would love one for my bold 9930 :)

DavideaNY Dec 3, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Wanna try....

Flip4Bytes Dec 3, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Very cool! Had no idea an app like this was out!

Korepab Dec 3, 2011 at 2:41 pm

I woudl love this!

pushfan Dec 3, 2011 at 2:41 pm

yes please and thanks

beamolite Dec 3, 2011 at 2:42 pm

I would love this.

kpd001 Dec 3, 2011 at 2:42 pm

This looks nice

tliolos Dec 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Oh oh Pick Me Pick Me oh oh

wbeatty Dec 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

me me me

cpldaigle Dec 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

what a cool app

Kris Gent Dec 3, 2011 at 2:50 pm

This would be great. Sprint was nice enough to include NFC. I have not turned it on yet. This would give me a reason. Thanks Crackberry!

dustanh Dec 3, 2011 at 2:51 pm

Sign me up!

cjanzen86#cb Dec 3, 2011 at 2:58 pm

I want to win!!! Thanks

Nascar Dog Dec 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Yes please!

knicksfan Dec 3, 2011 at 3:04 pm

I would love to win this app

rexxenex Dec 3, 2011 at 3:06 pm

in for the win

sybrandyp Dec 3, 2011 at 3:10 pm

This is a great program and very handy to have on a device. Count me in. Please consider me in for this contest. Thanks for the joint effort in hosting it.

enano4500 Dec 3, 2011 at 3:13 pm

I just hope to get Google Wallet on the 9900 soon too!

jpcharlie247 Dec 3, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Would be great to win this contest. Really get to check it all out.

PiotrJot Dec 3, 2011 at 3:16 pm

I am in :-))))

rocxtothemoon Dec 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Love to try it....

elusivest Dec 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I'd love to give it a try

jefo13 Dec 3, 2011 at 3:19 pm

Hopefully I'll win since I originally bought it from Mobihad thiefs and now can't get new code

ivanovichke Dec 3, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Thank you for my first X-mas present !!!

npatrin Dec 3, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Wow, I would like a copy please. Thanks CB..!

Groundhog_Day Dec 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm

Would be nice to take advantage of the NFC on my 9900.

innernet Dec 3, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Need!

Perfect to use while waiting for some mastercard paypass action :)

poorsha Dec 3, 2011 at 3:26 pm

I would like to win please.

peteygrizz Dec 3, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Yes please.

Mathrin Dec 3, 2011 at 3:28 pm

stupid att.

cooliosam Dec 3, 2011 at 3:29 pm

gonna win it

pavichokche Dec 3, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Sounds great ! Vote for Pedro.

gyubok Dec 3, 2011 at 3:33 pm

Pick me!

coolcut Dec 3, 2011 at 3:36 pm

I'm a winner!

bpcoon Dec 3, 2011 at 3:45 pm

I was first looking forward to the convenient payment options promised by NFC. Now i am beginning to see NFC will bring so much more.

Bill C

yanmarie Dec 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm

keyhole Dec 3, 2011 at 3:54 pm

I purchased NFC Launcher all ready in an effort to try and learn to program tags. Now I'm told that the NFCLauncher app is worthless and I have to buy the new app, OR hope I win a copy? Well, I'd like to win a copy then and maybe I could learn how to program the tags someday. I already have ShortcutMe and NFCLauncher but I just can't figure out how to write the tags or program the Launcher. I'm in though.......It looks really fun once I can learn how to work it..

jrocke0w0 Dec 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm

I'll take 1 please. I'm anxious to use my 9900 to its full potential!!

mantiz Dec 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm

NFC tagz FTW!

bizzyqu Dec 3, 2011 at 4:03 pm

this would definitely be a fun addition to my bold!

quattrojames Dec 3, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Really getting into the tech of my 9900 now, and this would be a great addition!

ohyeah- Dec 3, 2011 at 4:06 pm

this would be niceee

mohawk apple Dec 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm

I will take one

amjbecker Dec 3, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Throwing my hat in :)

livejam Dec 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm

This would make my perfect 9930 that much perfecter!
Thanks!!!

guerllamo7 Dec 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm

NCF plus SCM plus MediaKeyBooster plus Vlingo on BlackBerry secure devices = world domination.

Sign me up!

The Me Dec 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm

123

4872. Dec 3, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Put me in the hat for the App.

mfreedmn97 Dec 3, 2011 at 4:25 pm

nfc sounds pretty cool. i'd love to experiment with this new bb feature.

dewey32399 Dec 3, 2011 at 4:28 pm

Cool app

techfiend Dec 3, 2011 at 4:31 pm

i would love to try this out,

clphan Dec 3, 2011 at 4:31 pm

I really REALLY want this so badly >.<'

tprime Dec 3, 2011 at 4:32 pm

I'll take the app even tough NFC not enabled on my TMO 9900 even with 7.1 OS

jaxola Dec 3, 2011 at 4:35 pm

Pick me!

DeeManBro Dec 3, 2011 at 4:41 pm

looks awesome, pick me!

Kimberlee Dec 3, 2011 at 4:49 pm

Mama needs one :)

jmerhej Dec 3, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Niiiccccceeeeeeee

razzim Dec 3, 2011 at 4:50 pm

i totally need one!

CheerfulChe Dec 3, 2011 at 4:52 pm

Count me in!

kevin.sunley Dec 3, 2011 at 4:53 pm

Thanks CB!

neoflasher Dec 3, 2011 at 4:53 pm

I'll take one

poolrookie78 Dec 3, 2011 at 4:57 pm

me wants!

Kor Dec 3, 2011 at 4:58 pm

NFC, let's PLAY!

6120111 Dec 3, 2011 at 4:59 pm

Would love a copy so I can finally try out NFC on my 9930!

ngc Dec 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

awesome, im in

thp007 Dec 3, 2011 at 5:04 pm

One for me please! :)

sonyvaio182 Dec 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm

Can't wait to try it out!

yam90 Dec 3, 2011 at 5:08 pm

Count me in!

ataniasr Dec 3, 2011 at 5:36 pm

Count me in!

bharuch7282 Dec 3, 2011 at 5:43 pm

Hope I win for my future BB

Ramsy Dec 3, 2011 at 5:45 pm

I would like to win a copy of this program. Thanks.

ahamacher Dec 3, 2011 at 5:45 pm

I'd love to try this.

galleon Dec 3, 2011 at 5:47 pm

NFC rocks! Now let's actually use it!

fkhan420 Dec 3, 2011 at 5:48 pm

I would love to have one of those !!!

jcarial Dec 3, 2011 at 5:48 pm

I have not heard of this app, but it does sound like a real time saver. I will definitely pass my findings on to other Blackberry users at work.

Thanks
JC

pepidick Dec 3, 2011 at 5:54 pm

Anything to make my BB sweeter!!!! :-)

otothez Dec 3, 2011 at 6:08 pm

I want this! Pick me!

ekafara Dec 3, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Yes please!!

playercarvalho Dec 3, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Greetz elvin
i have my 9900 a long time
and i still yet have done nothing with the nfc thingie
this would help so much
:3

Mjackson38 Dec 3, 2011 at 6:17 pm

I'm in

Cpt.GargameL Dec 3, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Awesome pick me!!! :)

Dim-Ize Dec 3, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Very cool.

bzeal11 Dec 3, 2011 at 6:34 pm

awesome !!! love to try this out

dainteg Dec 3, 2011 at 6:36 pm

count me in

ccdawg Dec 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm

this i need

buddyrush Dec 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm

Woogh I hope I win!

iamdse Dec 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm

comment to win
9930 sprint

Xacradin Dec 3, 2011 at 6:48 pm

I'm in ;)

mrskittens Dec 3, 2011 at 6:55 pm

That looks SO cool!

Yes please and thank you as always for running these contests :)

ejoya Dec 3, 2011 at 6:57 pm

I want one!

VictorLikesCookies Dec 3, 2011 at 7:08 pm

I NEED THIS

jlyriq Dec 3, 2011 at 7:28 pm

i want a copy

deejayburnout Dec 3, 2011 at 7:35 pm

So I can see what all the jazz is about.

ivan238 Dec 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm

I would like to have it for my 9900 so I will buy some NFC tags too!

Zalmy2#IM Dec 3, 2011 at 7:51 pm

why not...

Liptonice Dec 3, 2011 at 7:54 pm

I'll give it a go!

mpagano37 Dec 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm

I'll be a winner. Thanks.

hjmargarido Dec 3, 2011 at 8:12 pm

nice app...i want it....please

tarmpung Dec 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm

thanks for a nice app.

leticeberry Dec 3, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Please

CarlSandbag Dec 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm

I'd be happy to take one off of your hands.

markontony Dec 3, 2011 at 8:48 pm

hope i win!!! :D

Tsudeily Dec 3, 2011 at 9:17 pm

count me in! :)

freeyo Dec 3, 2011 at 9:18 pm

My 9900 needs a new app.

stacym75 Dec 3, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Set me up please!

qingyuank Dec 3, 2011 at 9:32 pm

would love to win

chrsgy71 Dec 3, 2011 at 9:32 pm

I would love to have one of these!

salexs11 Dec 3, 2011 at 9:38 pm

This would be amazing!

yoropico Dec 3, 2011 at 9:39 pm

give to me :P

ebsfinet18 Dec 3, 2011 at 9:42 pm

I want one!! :D

alenex Dec 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

Count me in! Thanks!

Krnmc Dec 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

I can show off to my family.... everyone has iphone/android phone....=]

wilsonryanp Dec 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm

Would love a copy, how about a link to where one can pick up nfc tags for all us lazy people!! ;)

chisler Dec 3, 2011 at 9:58 pm

Custom Tags, Perfecto!

slagman5 Dec 3, 2011 at 10:00 pm

This would be pretty awesome, the idea of putting a tag by your door so you can switch from wifi mode to carrier mode is a great idea. I guess put another tag by your desk to do the opposite... Just wondering though, where do you get the nfc tags?

kidmac13 Dec 3, 2011 at 10:09 pm

im pretty sure i should win.

gordonzhao Dec 3, 2011 at 10:09 pm

First NFC app to be used with my 9900!

CZullo Dec 3, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Can' wait to get my fingers all over my NFC loaded playbook! courtesy of Crackberry

Jonathank Dec 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Jonathan Kopycinski
MrKsBerry.Blogspot.com

dark-hail Dec 3, 2011 at 10:29 pm

THIS APP looks so cool to have it comes in handy a lot of times. i would like to try it

snowypouf Dec 3, 2011 at 10:33 pm

sounds really cool, would love to try it

eliasso Dec 3, 2011 at 10:44 pm

that's gr8!!!

sid_kid Dec 3, 2011 at 10:46 pm

heck yeah...hook me up with NFC...

genius borders insanity...welcome to the line in between...

hyperscorpic Dec 3, 2011 at 10:49 pm

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I want it!!!!!

allmotorsi Dec 3, 2011 at 10:53 pm

wow, finally some NFC action.

springbok Dec 3, 2011 at 10:58 pm

NFC FTW! xD

wcihlu Dec 3, 2011 at 11:06 pm

I want to win. Too bad att disabled nfc

drumrdfox Dec 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm

Very cool!

dstar Dec 3, 2011 at 11:21 pm

This app would be a welcomed addition to my  Bold 9900. Technology works, Technology delivers.

scottaco Dec 3, 2011 at 11:21 pm

Count me in!

El Platanero Dec 3, 2011 at 11:24 pm

lets just make it easy and give me a copy

urShadow Dec 3, 2011 at 11:32 pm

Cap_172R Dec 3, 2011 at 11:37 pm

count me in! sounds good...

rufy Dec 3, 2011 at 11:37 pm

i'm in

MrHelyar Dec 3, 2011 at 11:47 pm

I'd like to win it!

ama766 Dec 3, 2011 at 11:58 pm

it really nice app and man who just had this ideA is genus

ravenlyon Dec 4, 2011 at 12:14 am

Pick me picke me

thedirty Dec 4, 2011 at 12:19 am

I work for best buy mobile and have both the 9810 and the 9900. I get crap everyday for having a blackberry because all my coworkers have iPhone or an android. Having NFC enabled on my phone would really show them up. Hook it up crackberry!