Archive for August, 2009

I came across this article in the BlackBerry Technical Solution Center:

Overview
To uninstall Desktop Manager on Windows Vista perform the following actions:

1. On your computer open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features
2. Select a program (Desktop Manager) and click Uninstall.

To modify Desktop Manager perform the following actions.

1. Click Change or Repair.
2. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

This article has, on many occasions, proven to be very useful when resolving corrupt installations, usually caused by installing an upgrade over an existing instance of the software client.

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 without having to start the application first, as is often the case in other smart phones.

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 carrier restrictions exist. After selecting an application, you provide your email address and a URL will be sent to your BlackBerry which when clicked on, automatically directs the App World to that app.

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 step up to a BlackBerry that meets their lifestyle needs.

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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. continue

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. continue

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 in the Google Android Marketplace.

The winner will also receive £1000 in cash, whilst 10 runners up will also receive an HTC Magic handset.

if you’ve got an idea for an Android application, and don’t have the means to develop it yourself, then you’ve got until the 20th of September to tell Vodafone about it.

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 can be downloaded directly from the BlackBerry App World icon on the smartphone or OTA.

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 of the product.

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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. continue