Archive for April, 2010
WES Coverage: RIM Announces BlackBerry Bold 9650
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
RIM has finally let the lid off of the BlackBerry Bold 9650. The latest addition to the Bold family is full of features and will be a great addition to any CDMA users options. The recent rumor of the Bold 9650 having 512mb of memory was proven true. More features listed below: Stylish design (4.4” [...]
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WES Coverage: RIM Announces BlackBerry Pearl 3G
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by John.
RIM has just announced the BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone. This phone has often been talked about as the Pearl 9100, and it does continue to carry that model number. The Pearl 3G boasts a 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), 3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording, [...]
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Weekly Scoop Review
Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by John.
It was a slow week around BerryScoop, not to say there wasn’t a lot of news to cover, we just didn’t get it up (a post coming soon to explain). This weeks review will be short and sweet, but guys.. I have a feeling with WES coming up we are going to have some great [...]
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Verizon Pushing Backup Assistant To BlackBerry Curve 8530
Posted on 24. Apr, 2010 by John.
Verizon continues to release Backup Assistant for the rest of their BlackBerry smartphones. Next in line to get the application pushed to it was the Curve 8530. This brings the total to the BlackBerry Tour, Storm2. and now the Curve 8530. If it hasn’t shown up on your device yet just resend your service books [...]
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Leaked OS: 5.0.0.643 for BlackBerry Storm2 9520
Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by John.
BlackBerry Storm2 users get your computers fired up and ready. You have a new leaked OS to try out. Make sure you let us know your findings below. Download 5.0.0.643 for the BlackBerry Storm2 9520 REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry. [Source]
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New Theme: BlackBerry OS6 based “I Dream of 6″ Released
Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by John.
While those of us who love our BlackBerry smartphones patiently wait for OS6 to become a reality we can get by with using the theme I Dream of 6. This theme looks great and gives users the same look as the OS6 screens that have leaked so far. While it won’t bring any new or [...]
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Google Nav Coming To The iPhone
Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by John.
One of the coolest features that I used on my Nexus One was Google Maps Navigation. It is a free service provided by Google, that offers up turn-by-turn directions. Yesterday Mashable reported that Google has confirmed that they plan on bringing the free service to the iPhone in the future. How near of a future, [...]
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iPhone Caught Running Android On Video!
Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by John.
Over the last couple years I have heard some pretty juicy rumors of different OS’s running on an iPhone, including Android and BlackBerry OS 4.5. I had never seen actual proof of such things, but that has changed. A video has been posted of Android running on a 1st gen iPhone , and it looks [...]
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Announcing PushPress for BlackBerry-Testers Needed!
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by John.
I am very happy to finally be able to announce the chance for our readers to test a new application, one we have worked very closely with the developer on. PushPress is the first native BlackBerry application that brings WordPress blogs straight to your BlackBerry with no need for an RSS reader or using your [...]
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T-Mobile USA announces Garminfone with Android coming this spring
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by John.
T-Mobile USA has announced the upcoming availability of the Garminfone. This is the first Android powered device for Garmin featuring 3G, 3MP camera, 3.5inch touchscreen, Garmin’s navigation service. You can expect the Garminfone to land on shelves and in your hands this spring on T-Mobile USA. No pricing information was revealed. Full press release below. [...]
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BlackBerry 9670 Live Pictures Leak!
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
Man, I really don’t know what to say about this one. I had heard a rumor that there was a clamshell QWERTY style device in the works for RIM. I wouldn’t say I got excited by any means. Then shortly after some screens of OS 6.0 surfaced, live pics of a BlackBerry 9670 coma clamshell [...]
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Beta 2 of iPhone OS 4.0 Released
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
Apple has just released iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 2 for developers to put through the ringer. We have heard about a ton of goodies in iPhone OS 4.0 that weren’t officially announced, one can wonder what those interested will find in the latest build. We will bring you anything groundbreaking, although I have a feeling [...]
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foursquare BlackBerry Application updated to v1.8.2
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
foursquare has just released an update to their BlackBerry application. I haven’t come across an official change log, but I can tell you this new version has a much cleaner UI as well as some new features. Some of the new features I have found so far include being email to email/SMS the details of [...]
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BlackBerry OS 6.0 Gets Shown!
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
Well, this last week has been a good one hasn’t it? First the next gen iPhone gets outted from a bar stool to our living rooms and now BGR has posted some screen shots of BlackBerry OS 6.0. The screens show a new look, although not much different from the current look of OS 5.0. [...]
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Apple To Start Selling Wi-Fi+3G iPad April 30th at 5pm
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
Apple has released official word on when those who had pre-ordered their Wi-Fi+3G iPads can expect to get their hands on them. You guys have waited patiently, I gotta give that to you. On April 30th at 5pm your wait will be over. Apples press release below. iPad Wi-Fi + 3G Models Available in US [...]
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Ford SYNC AppLink To Add Support For Both BlackBerry And Android Smartphones
Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by John.
Ford has just announced a new feature of their popular SYNC service. AppLink will allow 3rd party developers to integrate their applications with Ford Sync, making them fully accessible via the users voice. The video above shows a great demonstration on how indepth this is with the launch apps, Pandora and Stitcher. Currently AppLink is [...]
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Verizon Wireless Issues Update To BlackBerry Tour OS 5.0.0.591
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by John.
If you own a BlackBerry Tour on Verizon you may be wondering why you have received an OS upgrade notice, especially when it lists the OS as 5.0.0.591. Well it appears the update is indeed legit, but instead of changing OS build numbers there is an update just to the OS platform. Taking it from [...]
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Droid Incredible Reviews Go Live
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by John.
While we all wait to get our hands on the Droid Incredible on Verizon Wireless a lucky few have and their reviews went live late last night. We have compiled brief list of some of the reviews for you. The overall consensus is that this phone is Incredible a rockstar. KnowYourCell Engadget BoyGeniusReport AndroidCentral In [...]
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Did you misplace something in a bar in San Jose? You might want your next gen iPhone back
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by John.
Over the weekend there was a flood of next gen iPhone rumors and talk. Engadget initially had broke the story with some pictures of what was reportedly the next gen iPhone. The story had it that a random person found it in a bar in San Jose, disguised in a 3GS case. Then Engadget came [...]
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Sprint Looking To Release The Bold 9650 On 5/16?
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by John.
With the hopes of the BlackBerry Bold 9650 finally being announced this week at WES there is sure to to be some leaks and information from the carriers. The above screen reportedly shows an internal Sprint screen which has the BlackBerry Bold 9650 listed as a 5/16 release. We have already talked about a rumored [...]
