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Google Sync for BlackBerry

October 27th, 2009

Now this has got to be one of the best pieces of software for a BlackBerry that I have found. Like so many people out there I am using BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) that unfortunately doesn’t sync my contacts or calendar. That is where this software comes in really handy. It will sync both your contacts and calendar, it can be set to automatic or manual sync. I’m currently using automatic and have not noticed any operating speed difference so I thoroughly recommend it.  If you don’t have a Gmail account yet don’t worry it’s free to set one up and you can even import your contacts from Outlook (tutorial here). Read more…

QuickPull Free v3.5.4

October 27th, 2009


BlackBerry devices are in my humble opinion the best converged device on the market at the moment.  Like your computer they store information in the cache of the phone that builds up and eventually will cause your phone to freeze or similar.  However, the guys at Steelthorn Software have created a program to simulate removing the battery (commonly referred to as a Battery Pull) called QuickPull.  This process frees up the cache and enables the device to perform at it’s peak. Read more…