Aug
2009
I came across this article in the BlackBerry Technical Solution Center: Overview To uninstall Desktop Manager on Windows Vista perform the following actions: On your computer open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features Select a program (Desktop Manager) and click Uninstall. To modify Desktop Manager perform the following actions. Click Change or Repair. [...]
Aug
2009
In line with the new App World update 1.1.0.11, a new BlackBerry knowledge base article KB19153 takes us through upgrading the BlackBerry App World on the smartphone. The new notification system alerts BlackBerry smartphone users when a new version of the application is available for download. It is a breakthrough in performing mobile application updates [...]
Aug
2009
BlackBerry App World Catalog is now available online. The catalog gives you access to all the apps including browsing featured items, top downloads, categories or subcategories, as well as searching for applications by name, “free,” “paid,” or “new.” The catalog includes the description, pricing, size of download, screenshots and reviews. You can also see what device and [...]
Aug
2009
RIM have launched a new edition to the BlackBerry Curve family; the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. The vision for the new BlackBerry Curve is to offer an entry level smartphone and provide an update to the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series. The new 8520 smartphone aims to address the desires of people currently using a mid tier handset requiring to [...]
Aug
2009
Operation Vortex has been in force across Devon and Cornwall several times, but now police across the South West are joining the initiative in a concerted effort to improve road safety. Within the first two days, Operation Vortex saw officers issue 15 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for mobile phone related offences.
Aug
2009
Microsoft and Nokia have announced an alliance whereby Microsoft will produce business-grade applications for mobile productivity. The agreement aims to take mobiles to the next level for professionals. Microsoft Office Mobile is one major software package that will arrive as well as Microsoft Business Communication software to Nokia’s Symbian mobiles.
Aug
2009
Mobile phone applications have opened up an exciting new world, which you users can now be a part of. All you have do is submit your idea for a mobile application to run on the Google Android platform. An expert panel will review every entry and the application deemed the best will see their’s created by Vodafone and made available [...]
Aug
2009
Last week we reported an update for BlackBerry App World that added new features such as archiving apps to the microSD card and a new update icon appearing on the homescreen. This week RIM have provided a new App World update, 1.1.0.15. At this time, there is no release notes or log available, but as always the update [...]
Aug
2009
At the end of June we reported on Vodafone’s announcement of the Femtocell Access Gateway, an off-the-shelf product designed to provide 3G coverage for up to four handsets simultaneously, in areas of low or no coverage. Having taken delivery of our first release ready units, we have compiled our first in-depth test of the capabilities [...]
Aug
2009
BlackBerry App World is now available to download in five languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) and new locales have been added such as Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal and the Channel Islands. You can get the latest version from the BlackBerry App World website.
