This may not be the case for everybody but for me, I used to rarely use SMS to communicate. There has only been a slight increase of SMS activity on my BlackBerry smartphone. What's the reason? There isn't actually any real reason that I can think of. Most of my wireless communication typically happens via email, phone calls, BlackBerry Messenger or through third party apps. After...
“There’s a bathroom on the right..” No wait… that’s not it. Don’t you hate it when you get the lyrics to a song wrong? It’s especially embarrassing when it’s karaoke night, which you may have been dragged out for, and you belt out gibberish. You hang your head in shame as you leave the stage. Or perhaps you’ve downloaded a song that a friend recommended and you have no clue what the...
Guess what's just around the corner? Lunch boxes polished, stationary warmed up, backpacks adjusted - it's almost time for school! Some anticipate the ring of the school bell, others dread it. I chuckle every time I see a Staples commercial playing 'It's the most wonderful time of the year.' We're not there yet, but in a couple of years, our little guy will be joining the ranks....
The number of mobile users wanting to have access to everything is increasing at an alarming rate. Not only do we want to be connected to email and the internet, we want access to entertainment, up to date news and information and access to our friends, families and colleagues. Is it too much to ask? NNNnnoooooo! We want, need, demand and receive. Now despite having access to the world...
Throughout my professional career, I've had the opportunity to try on different hats. Within each experience, I've been able to adopt new practices into my own skill set and vice versa. When I was involved in corporate sales, I was initially taught three very important things that have stuck with me over the years: 1. Know your client; maintain a personal rapport. 2. Keep...
You'd think that, with a BlackBerry smartphone at the ready, I'd have no problem getting back to people quickly and efficiently. Sadly, this isn't always the case. If I had a loonie every time my wife asked me "Have you gotten a hold of so – and – so yet?" I would probably have enough money to get the entire world out of the red. For those who have been directly affected by this issue,...
School; that dreaded word that sends shivers down the spine of some students. It's not the best word to say while you are still trying to cling on to summer fun, but it's always best to be prepared. I was notified about the new Student Starter Pack, available online to BlackBerry Smartphone users. I did mention it very briefly back in December, but this time its offering is bigger and...
If you haven't heard already, ShortcutMe is an application that boosts the power of shortcuts and allows you to access more daily tasks in a much easier way. Imagine having access to multiple applications with each convenience key (What? More than one?!), or easily accessing your favorite contacts in a fast and simple manner. The folks at Fonware have been working hard to keep up with...
Ah Summer - sun burns, shorts and sandals. There's still plenty of Summer left, and you know what that means. Time to throw another party! I don't know about the weather where you are, but here, it's been stifling hot out the past week or so. I guess I shouldn't complain though, it's also been beautifully sunny out. One way to beat the heat is with a cool drink. While I prefer sticking...
We have our family vacation coming up and we're pretty excited about it. I may even be able to bring my BlackBerry with me! Despite having my Bold practically velcroed to my hands, I'll have no problems setting it down and hitting the beach. My wife and I are the kind of people who make sure we plan for everything; food, supplies, games-you name it we plan it. The one thing we don't...
Your BlackBerry; your life is literally in your hands. You've confided in it more information than you would ever dare to with your significant other or best friend. Private personal messages, embarrassing photos, delicate corporate information; your BlackBerry smartphone can store it all. But what happens if your BlackBerry loses it? Or worse yet - you lose your BlackBerry? Dun Dun...
Hello friends, how does today find you? Are you having a good day? Do you feel calm, focused and at peace? No? Well, what's the matter with you?! ...Sorry. Sometimes, we pick up and embrace new technology designed to make our lives easier, but when used improperly, the result may be the exact opposite. With great technology, comes great responsibility (not the original quote, but lets...
Let’s stop for a minute and think about what we do with our BlackBerrys daily. Take into consideration the emails, the SMS messages, browsing, managing media, numerous applications and games. Your BlackBerry can take it all in stride. From time to time, you may notice that, despite being an amazing smartphone, it may not perform as fast as it once did. You may experience lags, memory...
Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! Near the end of May, we had a look at one of the shortcut applications available for the BlackBerry smartphone - ShortcutMe. Amongst its many features, the application allows you to add multiple shortcuts to one or both of your convenience keys. You can find ShortcutMe at the CrackBerry App Store. Sam from Fonware Ltd let me know...
While I was on my vacation, I had time to reflect upon various ways I could make my schedule a little easier to manage. As the saying goes, there is a time and place for everything. Unfortunately, your own timing may be a little off. Even with the uber powerful BlackBerry smartphone available to us, our sometimes busy lives may cause some hiccups in our schedules. There have been times...
I have stated the following fact many, many times before; music is a huge part of my life. From singing along to Raffi when I was quite young, to playing in several high school bands as a loud and proud band geek, my love for music rivals my love for the BlackBerry smartphone. So rather than have these two loves fight for superiority, I made it my mission to have the two work together....
Despite being an admitted BlackBerry User and (mostly) Abuser, it is true that my BlackBerry smartphone isn't always attached to my hip. Yes friends, I can muster enough willpower to set it down on my desk, bookshelf, etc, and walk away. You massage your thumbs and view a world that isn't limited to 480x320 (well in the case of my Bold anyway). Those who truly know the addiction,...
There are several ways to transfer files to and from your BlackBerry Smartphone. We have our trusty BlackBerry Desktop Manager, Roxio Media Manager and others to help you through the process. Although rare, there are times when I simply don't have time to sit down, whip out the USB cable and start up the proper programs. Though many of us are used to the multiple steps, some new...
Having a look at my monthly wireless phone bill, I see that I don't really use much of my voice plan. I mostly use my BlackBerry smartphone for email, pin and SMS messages, but my voice plan is a fantastic deal that I don't want to give up. Perhaps, in the back of my head, I have a tiny voice telling me to watch my usage. I then tell it that we don't have anything to worry about, so...
Being a BlackBerry user and abuser, I can admit that I find myself spending nearly zero time using a Phone Book. You know, those rather large books filled with names, numbers and (if you're really lucky) listings and menus of restaurants. Now, when I say "zero time", I mean when my BlackBerry device is charging or if someone else is at the computer, so pretty much almost never. I'm sure...