I hope everyone had a great week. Lots going on here at CrackBerry as per usual, and the App Roundup is here to help you usher in the weekend. Covered this week in the Roundup are the following titles:
In Case You Missed It: PortaServer Mini Web Server, Forward, Reply & Edit App, Start Me Up, Audible Audio Book App for BlackBerry Updated, Kayak Flight & Hotel Booking App
New This Week: BerryFlash for the Storm, Summer Games 2008, Radio Saver, Mr. Martini
Apps on Sale: TetherBerry, MemoryUp Professional, Jewel Breaker, HD Se7en Theme, HD FutureX Theme
Cool at BlackBerry App World: OpenTable Mobile for BlackBerry
Freebie of the Week: BuzzMe Standard
Note: Don't forget, you can always search for titles featured in the App Roundup within App World... Some apps mentioned may be available there for your device.
In Case You Missed It...
Just in case you missed these titles, below are some apps that were covered in the CrackBerry Blogs this past week. Check 'em out!
PortaServer Mini Web Server
To start off this week, here's one of many free apps we have for you to peruse this week. PortaServer allows you turn your WiFi compatible Berry into a server on the go! Hook it up, and you can then access your Berry's file system from any web browser on the same network. Share and download pictures, videos, documents or web pages between your Berry and other handhelds or computers...
For more information hit up the PortaServer page at ShopCrackBerry.com >
Forward, Reply & Edit App
Want to edit a message when replying or forwarding? Now you can, thanks to the Forward, Reply & Edit app from bberryapp.com. This one integrates fully with your messages app and works great. Simply open an email and choose 'Forward & Edit' or 'Reply & Edit' from your menu to change any of the content within an email. Super simple, and super handy.
You can download this OTA via: http://bberryapp.com/blackberryapplications/downloads/ForwardReplyAndEdit.jad
Start Me Up
Yet another freebie here, Start Me Up was spotted by Adam in the forums earlier this week. Developed by ShaoSoft, this one is used to automatically run apps on your device after booting up. If you find you need to go in and open up apps after a re-boot or power-up, all you have to do now is setup Start Me Up to do the dirty work for you. It's very easy to setup, and easy to use.
You can grab Start Me Up from our store >
Audible Audio Book App for BlackBerry Updated
Our friends at Audible have updated their Audio Book App for BlackBerry to version 1.4.2. New updates and features include the following:
- All screens have been optimized for faster loading.
- No more waiting to get back to your audio. You are immediately taken to the player screen upon loading the application, if your last action within the app was listening to audio.
- Performance of user-interface elements has been improved. (scrolling through lists, audio playback buttons, etc.)
- My Library is now stored directly on your device for faster loading of your purchased titles.
- Support for the Curve 8900
- Audio playback bug while Audible for BlackBerry is minimized has been fixed
- Improved support for BlackBerry Enterprise Servers
- Landscape typing for the BlackBerry Storm now supported
You can download this latest version from http://audible.com/bb
Kayak Flight & Hotel Booking App
Kayak.com has released a new app that lets you search, compare and even book flights and hotels. A lot of features are built into this one, and for a freebie, it's a pretty darn good pick up. To try it out for yourself, simply punch in the following link in your Berry's browser:
http://www.kayak.com/helpdata/blackberry/KayakTravelApp.jad
New This Week
BerryFlash for the Storm
Designed specifically for the BlackBerry Storm, BerryFlash turns your Storm into a flashlight. Yes, I know... another flashlight app. Sorry... :P The app is simple to control, simply touch the light on or off, and choose between a device LED or flashlight setting to save battery life.
Check out BerryFlash for the Storm right here.
Summer Games 2008
Summer Games 2008 brings olympic gaming to your device... Go for the golf in a variety of events including weightlifting, rowing, hurdles, javelin and long jump. You can choose to practice, play a quick game or participate in a tournament. Also, you get to select a national team to compete with... then it's up to you to grab the gold!
Note: This one is compatible with the 83xx, 87xx and 88xx series only. Check it out right here.
Radio Saver
Want to extend your battery life? Who doesn't right? With Radio Saver, you can do just that by managing your radio processes. It monitors your radio signal level, turning off the radio when it gets too low. If turned off, the app will then monitor service and turn your radio back on when signal becomes available. The app is fully customizable and works on all Berry's running OS 4.3+.
Check out Radio Saver right here >
Mr. Martini
Just the name alone of this app sounds so classy. Mr. Martini. Yep, shaken, not stirred please! Mr. Martini helps you pick and make the perfect Martini for you. All kinds of recipes are found within, from locations around the globe. Look for a new favorite, or try and stump your bartender while holding the recipe right in front of your eyes. All that is required here is OS 4.0+.
Check out Mr. Martini at ShopCrackBerry.com >
BlackBerry Apps on Sale:
TetherBerry
The web anywhere on your laptop from your BlackBerry! Access the Internet on your laptop through your BlackBerry's data plan anywhere there is cellular coverage.
On sale for $39.95
until August 12th
MemoryUp Professional
MemoryUp Pro is a powerful BlackBerry RAM boosting tool and Java virtual machine (JVM) management application specially designed for BlackBerry users.
On sale for $12.99
until August 31st
Jewel Breaker
Rotate groups of four jewels at a time to make horizontal or vertical lines of three or more jewels to gain points and reach the highest levels!
On sale for $2.99
until August 10th
HD Se7en Theme
Convert your BlackBerry in to Windows Se7en phone!
On sale for $3.00
until August 10th
HD FutureX Theme
Sharp theme with 15 icons in 3 groups without slowing down your BlackBerry!
On sale for $3.00
until August 10th
Cool at BlackBerry App World:
OpenTable Mobile for BlackBerry
Hungry? If you are, OpenTable Mobile for BlackBerry is here to help. This one lets you search restaurants by type, availability and price. Looking to find some cheap moroccan food? Or perhaps an expensive steak dinner? Punch it in and OpenTable does all the work. Information on local restaurants includes photos, ratings, reviews and a lot more.
If this sounds like a welcome addition to your App lineup, you can find OpenTable Mobile in App World right now... Oh, did I mention it's free?!
Freebie of the Week:
BuzzMe Standard
Check out BuzzMe Standard for FREE at ShopCrackBerry.com >
Until Next Week..
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