With summer coming to a close, the weather is getting a bit chillier up here in Canada. My advice, get the golf clubs ready for storage... and download more great apps for your Berry! Covered this week are:
New BlackBerry Software: BrainWorks, New Themes, Dexrex, BerryDialer, KoolSounds
Updated BlackBerry Software: MyCaption, myPoynt, BBSmart Alarms Pro, Mobila xPlayer, Vlingo, Ascendo DataVault
Free BlackBerry Software: TaskMailer, Twibble, FierceWireless RSS Reader
Cool Stuff: US Open Mobile, Esquire Mobile
New BlackBerry Software
BrainWorks
Want a new game that will test our IQ and make you think, think, THINK? Enter BrainWorks for BlackBerry. This new addition to our game catalog is a cool IQ tester. The game consists of two main types of quizzes. A math quiz and a memory quiz. The match quiz is timed, and you are given 60 seconds to complete a series of 20 questions. Maximum score (IQ) is 200. How high do you think you can score?
Pick up BrainWorks at ShopCrackBerry.com for only $3.99 >
Theme Madness As Per Usual
As with almost every other week, there are a ton of new themes at ShopCrackBerry.com. Go here to browse all the new themes (plus other new titles) and find one that catches your eye.
Dexrex Extensions for BlackBerry
I received a note the other day that the folks at Dexrex were releasing their app to the public. Sure enough, I hit up their site and Extensions for BlackBerry are now available. The app lets you store all of your IM and SMS texts, find links, phone numbers, and a whole lot more. The original version had some issues for some international users, but all of those issues have been addressed. Once you download the app you'll have to go through a quick setup process that has been added as well. Only took me a few minutes to complete.
To get it, go to http://www.dexrex.com/mobile/blackberry from your Berry's browser.
BerryDialer Enterprise Package
The most expensive app I've ever seen in our store, the BerryDialer Enterprise Package is for enterprise customers only. It is a volume license package for up to 100 user licenses of BerryDialer. The app integrates fully into native Berry applications, and lets you dial from your phone without entering any calling card details. You can even store up to 100 calling cards at the same time. The app now supports english, german and spanish (castilian & catalan).
Pick it up for $1,500 at ShopCrackBerry.com >
KoolSounds
KoolSounds is a brand new application that lets you assign sounds to system events. Tired of all the default system sounds and alerts? With KoolSounds you can assign your own alerts for all kinds of events, from in holster, out of holster, low battery, USB connect and much more. For the price, it might be worthwhile if you are really tired of system alerts... or you just want a change.
Get KoolSounds for only $5.95 at ShopCrackBerry.com >
Updated BlackBerry Software
MyCaption Now Available on the Bold
MyCaption has released a new version of their popular software for the BlackBerry Bold. The app is a simple speech-to-text program that lets you review, edit, and customize your messages before you send them. Versions of MyCaption are already available for the Pearl, Curve and 8800 series.
A free trial for all supported models is available at http://www.mycaption.com/trial
myPoynt Beta 0.9.4
myPoynt Beta has been upgraded to 0.9.4. One of the up-and-coming free search apps for your Berry, this version has no real groundbreaking upgrades. However, if you are having issues with the app, it might be wise to upgrade. Changes in this version mostly concern improved stability changes and the usual bunch of bug fixes and tweaks. The next update to this app will include BlackBerry Bold support and changes to the UI, so stay tuned for that!
Head over to m.mypoynt.com from your Berry to get the latest version.
BBSmart Alarms Pro 1.24
BBSmart Alarms Pro users will want to update to the latest version, 1.24. It's a free upgrade for anyone that has previously purchased the app. New in this version are the following updates:
- Change your snooze time on the fly
- Many graphical changes
- Reduced battery use/impact
- Bug fixes that were affecting 8330 and OS 4.5 users
- Pick unique colors for each alarm you have
Get BBSmart Alarms Pro from ShopCrackBerry.com for only $15.00 >
Mobiola xPlayer 1.2.1
From Shape Services come Mobiola xPlayer, which has just gone to 1.2.1. This multimedia player for the BlackBerry lets you use all major types of audio and video formats. Listen to your favorite tunes, live radio, or watch videos anytime! The app allows fullscreen playback, manages playlists, can work in the background... and a whole lot more. There are too many features to list here.
Get Mobiola xPlayer from ShopCrackBerry.com for $19.95 >
Vlingo 1.1 Open Beta
Vlingo 1.1 beta has expanded to anyone that wants to get on! Feature updates in the 1.1 version include the ability to forward & reply to emails and texts, better connection handling, punctuation and automatic capitalization and more. Of course, a bunch of bug fixes and network connection improvements have been made as well.
Get it now from http://www.vlingo.com/vlingo/go?r=10
Ascendo DataVault Password Manager 4.4.5
Ascendo DataVault has been updated to version 4.4.5. No changelog was available, but this app provides a very much needed service. Store confidential info like your passwords, credit card numbers, and confidential logins right on your BlackBerry. The most powerful encryption methods are used to keep your sensitive information private and confidential.
Pick up Ascendo DataVault for $29.95 at ShopCrackBerry.com >
Free BlackBerry Software
TaskMailer Beta
TaskMailer is a tiny app that lets you create and email tasks to yourself in the fastest way possible. You can email them in iCal and vCal formats. Tasks preference fields include name, priority, status, due date, and more. If you love creating and working with tasks, this free app might be just the thing you're looking for.
Get TaskMailer for FREE at ShopCrackBerry.com >
Twibble
Twibble is a new Twitter app that you can use on your Berry. It was built for the N95, but it turns out the app works great on most Java enabled devices. If you're addicted to Twitter, you'll want to check this one out. It's loaded with lots of great features, and is a great option if you're tired of Twitterberry or Tinytwitter.
For more details in a post from Adam, click here.
To download head on over to http://m.twibble.de on your Berry's browser.
FierceWireless FreeRange RSS Reader
FierceWireless has released their own branded FreeRange based RSS reader. From all angles the reader looks solid, and is essentially just a branded version of FreeRange... But you can add your own RSS feeds to this one, which is a cool feature. If you frequent FierceWirless then head over to http://fw.mwap.at to download and for more information.
However if this one isn't up to snuff, I wholeheartedly recommend Viigo - CrackBerry.com Edition :)
Cool Stuff
US Open Mobile Updates
Esquire Mobile
Esquire Magazine has recently launched a mobile version of their website. For those instances of downtime or when you simply need a break, it makes for some pretty good reading. It's quality content, less Maxim babe flavor, and more information geared towards men. All in all a good read!
Check it out right now from your device at m.esquire.com
Until Next Week..
Have news on BlackBerry software? New software, upgraded software, freesoftware... it's all good! If you have any software news tips send themin to me at softwareroundup@crackberry.com. I can't do it without your help!
Of course, we also have many more New BlackBerry Software, Updated BlackBerry Software and Free BlackBerry software titles available at ShopCrackBerry.com. Be sure to visit our software store for more great deals on BlackBerry Software!
Reader comments
BlackBerry Software Roundup for September 5th, 2008!
Has anybody gotten DexRex to work? I couldn't never seem to get it to log my SMS ...
Yeah, I was actually one of the beta testers in the project after emailing the support desk (as I couldn't get it to log my texts either! :P ). But I can vouch and say it does work great now.
OK, I have been reading through these regular software roundups now for a while and just do not get it who actually can use all these applications. I have a 8310 Curve on AT&T which is still THE most modern device available in the US yet I do NOT have any space to install all the applications I would like to have on my BB. I have five applications installed and my free memory hovers around 14 to 15 MB. If I installed Viigo, it drops to 13 MB, just slightly above the dreaded 12 MB which puts messages at risk.
Hence, I am a typical user but cannot install even a fraction of what I would like on my Curve! Shame on you, RIM!
Have you done some of the space preservation things like getting rid of unused languages, or cutting the amount reserved for media, etc? It doesn't sound right that you'd only be able to have 5 applications on and only have 12 Mb left.
I start using Twibble since last week. And I think this is fun because I can keep twiterring everywhere. I heard that there similar softwares. But I have tried only Twibble.
My pleasure, doctor recommended!!