PHONEBUZZ.NET » BlackBerry Applications http://phonebuzz.net Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:28:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Google Sync for BlackBerry http://phonebuzz.net/google-sync-for-blackberry http://phonebuzz.net/google-sync-for-blackberry#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:27:50 +0000 willis77 http://phonebuzz.net/?p=387

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).So far so good, now I’m going to assume you have a Gmail account and your contacts are imported already.

1.  Point your BlackBerry Browser to http://m.google.com/sync

http://m.google.com/sync

http://m.google.com/sync

2.  Click on Install Now and accept the End user License Agreement

Install Now

Install Now

3.  Once it is installed you will see the options screen.  The main selection here is Manual or Automatic Sync. Press back and save.

Press Back to Save

Press Back to Save

4.  Google Sync for BlackBerry will now do it’s thing and all your contacts will be synced with your Gmail.  Caution this may cause duplicates if you have items in both places.

Done

Done

Enjoy.

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]]> http://phonebuzz.net/google-sync-for-blackberry/feed 0 QuickPull Free v3.5.4 http://phonebuzz.net/quickpull-free http://phonebuzz.net/quickpull-free#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:47:06 +0000 willis77 http://phonebuzz.net/?p=381


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.

The version being reviewed is the Free one but there is a paid version available at http://steelthorn.com/products/quickpull-pro so if you like it please support them.

To get QuickPull Free follow these directions:

1.  Navigate to http://www.mobihand.com/product.asp?id=27660&n=QuickPull-Free
2.  Select your BlackBerry Operating System and click on Free Download
3.  When prompted enter your BlackBerry number or email address for the link to be sent
4.  Once the email is received on your device click or select the link

Select the link

Select the link

5.  Press download as seen below.

Select Download

Select Download

6.  You will need to accept the End User License Agreement and Accept the Permission Changes by selecting the BlackBerry key and selecting Save (Storm) as below.

Select Save for Permission Changes

Select Save for Permission Changes

7.  The application will then be placed in the Downloads folder on your device but it should open automatically after Permission changes.

8.  To reset the device from now on open the application and press RESET as below.  You can also set it to reset daily for you.  Just a quick suggestion make sure this is done early in the morning or at a time that you don’t need the phone as restarting can take up to 5 minutes.

Select RESET

Select RESET

Thats it enjoy your device.

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]]> http://phonebuzz.net/quickpull-free/feed 0 Blackberry Messenger 5.0 http://phonebuzz.net/blackberry-messenger-5 http://phonebuzz.net/blackberry-messenger-5#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:09:38 +0000 willis77 http://phonebuzz.net/?p=307

Many of you may have already heard there is a new version of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on its way.  What you may not know is how cool it really is.  The new version has many new features, too many to name them all but we’ll give you a couple.

  • The ability to use avatars/pictures very cool
  • Abundant smiley additions including a beer mug, anyone for a drink.
  • Addition of groups.
  • Broadcast message to all, group or select contacts via tickbox soo much easier than before.
  • Status ‘Show What I’m Listening Too’ or personal message.
  • Add BBM contact via Barcode this is so easy and extremely cool
  • Addition of status updates

There are many more but I’d be here all night.  I’ve found a few videos on youtube, this one compares the two versions and I found it pretty good. There are plenty of articles available on other Blackberry sites if you are looking for more info do a search in Google.

The following links are used AT YOUR OWN RISK.  They are not supported by phonebuzz.net nor is any warranty offered or implied.  Remember backup your device before attempting any major change.

The links below are available OTA (over the air) only, point your BlackBerry Browser (third party browsers not supported) to the approriate link below.  During the download process you will be asked to overwrite 2 existing files, the upgrade will not work unless this is done.  You will also need to restart your device before using the new BBM.

RIM has now release the official version of BlackBerry Messenger 5, it can be downloaded directly to your device by pointing your BlackBerry browser to http://www.blackberry.com/send/facebook

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]]> http://phonebuzz.net/blackberry-messenger-5/feed 0 Buzz Me – BlackBerry Vibrate & Ring http://phonebuzz.net/buzz-me-make-your-blackberry-vibrate-ring http://phonebuzz.net/buzz-me-make-your-blackberry-vibrate-ring#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:00:27 +0000 willis77 http://phonebuzz.net/?p=239

BuzzMe Options

Anyone who has used a BlackBerry before will know that one of the fundamental short comings of these devices is that you cannot get them to vibrate and ring consecutively, rather it will vibrate then ring, just vibrate or just ring. This can be quite frustrating.  There are a couple different applications that can fill this gap but one I can personally recommend is BuzzMe by Big Tin Can.

I’ve tried a couple of different applications to fill this void but BuzzMe offers a few little extras.  The first is Call vibration length, as the name suggests you can set it to 1, 5 or 10 seconds or until your device stops ringing.  It has alert during call, Call LED flashing with the ability to change the call alert LED colour.  The LED call alert feature is pretty cool, you can make it flash Blue, Green, Red, Yellow or my favorite Disco.

There are 2 different versions of this application, 1 is for the Storm 95xx and the other is for devices with a keyboard.  To download this application open the appropriate link below with your BlackBerry Browser or copy it into an email to your device.


Storm Version - http://www.bigtincan.com/BB/buzzme/live/stdstorm/Buzzme.jad

Keyboard Version - http://www.bigtincan.com/BB/buzzme/live/std/Buzzme.jad

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