RIM Addresses BBM 5 Disappearing Icon Issue With KB Article And BlackBerry App Word Warning

RIM Addresses BBM 5 Disappearing Icon Issue With KB Article And BlackBerry App Word Warning

03 September 2010

Since Research in Motion officially released BlackBerry Messenger 5 users have reported issues with the BBM icon disappearing on various builds of the BlackBerry OS.  To make a long story short, BBM 5 isn’t compatible with certain builds of the BlackBerry operating system. To address this problem, Research in Motion has released KB article KB22308 ,which, basically, just lets you know that RIM is aware of the issue but that they haven’t found a resolution or have a time frame for when they will.  RIM also updated the BlackBerry Messenger page on BlackBerry App World: Before downloading, please back up your contact list by displaying the menu within BlackBerry Messenger – Options – Back Up. (Available for BBM 5.0 and 5.0.1 users) Please ensure that you are using RIM or carrier approved BlackBerry® Device Software to avoid compatibility issues that may result in loss of the BBM icon.  For more information, read article KB23968 (http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB23968) After installing the new version of BBM, please restart your device

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Syncamatic 2.0 And The New Syncamatic For Mac Available In BlackBerry App World

Syncamatic 2.0 And The New Syncamatic For Mac Available In BlackBerry App World

03 September 2010

Syncamatic, the 2-way wireless BlackBerry to Outlook synchronization application has been updated to version 2.0 and Synamatic for Mac has been introduced, both, available in BlackBerry App World. Syncamatic Features : 2-way wireless sync between Outlook and BlackBerry or Mac and BlackBerry Automatic synchronization using BlackBerry® Push Service Synchronizes seamlessly in the background Integrates with BlackBerry® native apps Supports Wi-Fi, BIS connections and more Data encryption to help protect and secure your information Management of duplicate entries between your computer and mobile device 100% FREE without expiry date Both Syncamatic 2.0 and Syncamatic for Mac offer a 30 day free trial to the premium versions of the applications which have a $6.99 monthly fee, however, the free version continues to work indefinitely if you decide not to upgrade.

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Check Out The BlackBerry Firewall:  You Can Block All Kinds Of Stuff…

Check Out The BlackBerry Firewall: You Can Block All Kinds Of Stuff…

02 September 2010

I recently received a message via BlackBerry Messenger from a friend who could not receive any SMS messages after her boyfriend was playing with her phone.  I was stumped, initially, and assumed he had installed some type of app the blocked messages, however, after a bit of poking around in the settings on my BlackBerry I found the issue.  My friends boyfriend inadvertently turned on SMS blocking in the BlackBerry Firewall … Many people forget or just don’t know the BlackBerry comes with a built-in firewall.  To find it go to Options | Security Options | Firewall

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BlackBerry Style:  The BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell Gets Named…

BlackBerry Style: The BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell Gets Named…

02 September 2010

It’s no big secret that I am not a big fan of the upcoming BlackBerry 9670 clamshell , nor has the device grown on me since we first stared hearing about it back in the Spring.  The clamshell redux is coming however it and is rumored to have been branded the BlackBerry Style . I am sure some people will love the BlackBerry Style , but, I clearly won’t be one of them… [Via CrackBerry ] BlackBerry Style: The BlackBerry 9670 Clamshell Gets Named… is a post from: RIMarkable

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Starbucks Card Mobile App For BlackBerry

Starbucks Card Mobile App For BlackBerry

02 September 2010

Are you a big fan of Starbucks coffee and a BlackBerry user?  Well, we’ve got just the application for you.  Starbucks Card Mobile App for BlackBerry . Just enter your Starbucks Card number and your BlackBerry (pretty much everything since the 8300) becomes your Starbucks Card. You can register your card, check your balance and track the Stars you earn toward free beverages through My Starbucks Rewards ,and, in select locations you can use Starbucks Card Moble to make purchases

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Xobni Now Available On BlackBerry App World

Xobni Now Available On BlackBerry App World

02 September 2010

We’ve just received word that Xobni for BlackBerry is now available in BlackBerry App World.

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