Archive for 'Smartphones'
Last day to get 20% off ANY app in the BerryScoop Store!!
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by John.
Today is the last day to take advantage of the BerryScoop Store grand opening sale! You can get 20% off ANY app in our store just by using coupon code BScoopOpen. This is a great opportunity to pick up the app you have been putting off and getting it at a good discount! Check out [...]
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Official 5.0.0.602 OS for the Blackberry Bold 9700 released by AT&T
Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
AT&T has just released their official 5.0.0.602 OS update for the Blackberry Bold 2 9700. I couldn’t be more happier. I’ve had my share of bad experiences with leaked OS’s and decided to stick to “OFFICIAL” releases. My AT&T 9700 was still running 5.0.0.421 but is being updated as i’m typing this post! Click Here to [...]
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Subscribe to the BerryScoop Podcast in iTunes today!
Posted on 17. Jun, 2010 by John.
The official BerryScoop Podcast is now in iTunes! You can subscribe and listen to our first episode, as well as episodes down the road right now! Click HERE to subscribe (iTunes link)
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Deal of the Day: ShortCutMe for BlackBerry 65% Off!
Posted on 16. Jun, 2010 by John.
The ever popular BlackBerry app, ShortCutMe, is our Deal of the Day for today only. Right now it is listed at 65% off, and for those who purchase it they will also get a free World Cup wallpaper, which you can download through the application. Not sure what ShortCutMe is, just watch the video above. [...]
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Verizon releases Blackberry Bold 9650 OS 5.0.0.732
Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
Wow..that was fast! Less then a week ago the Blackberry Bold 9650 was launched by Verizon and according to CB, an OTA update is already available. Doesn’t look like the OS is available yet on VZW website, but if you’re rocking a 9650 let us know if you were able to get this update…and if [...]
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Share Your BerryScoop Store Purchases With Blippy
Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by John.
The BerryScoop Store which is powered by MobiHand has partnered with Blippy, a new social-commerce site that lets customers link accounts at sites like Amazon, iTunes, and Netflix so they can show their friends what they’re purchasing. We’ve implemented (optional) account integration using the secure OAuth methods. Which, for non-techies, means users can connect their [...]
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BlackBerry 9670 Smiles for the Camera, We Still Ask Why?
Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by John.
We have seen a picture or two in the past of the BlackBerry 9670 and we wondered then if the device would end up seeing the light of day. While we can’t talk about it seeing the light of day, we can say that it met with a video camera and the videos made their [...]
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RIM Webcast for Developers: Integrating your Super App with native applications
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by John.
RIM will be holding another useful webcast for developers on June 15th. The topic this time around is: “Integrating your Super App with native applications.” Register now to be part of this webcast addressing integration with native BlackBerry® applications using BlackBerry Java® APIs, with best practices and demonstration videos on how to use them. A [...]
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Contest: 1 of 100 Free Unlock Codes for your Blackberry
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
We want to get this week started off right for everyone, so what better way to do that then have a contest. CellUnlock.net is giving away to BerryScoop readers a chance to win 1 of 100 BlackBerry Unlock Codes for any GSM Blackberry regardless of the provider the phone is locked to. To enter the contest just [...]
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Listen to the FIRST BerryScoop Podcast
Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by John.
The first BerryScoop podcast with BerryScoop’s Jason Cipriani, Kyle Fowler, and John Bergoon, and special guests the great Nan Palmero and the one and only Obi George. Thanks to those that tuned in and stay tuned for more to come. This one is a bit rough around the edges, but regardless, we hope you enjoy. [...]
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My 5 favorite BlackBerry apps, by Jason
Posted on 06. Jun, 2010 by John.
We all love our devices as they come from the factory, for the most part at least. Let’s be honest here though, if we didn’t have additional apps to use on our BlackBerry, we wouldn’t use it as much. There is debate about the type and quality of apps for BlackBerry but this isn’t the [...]
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Weekly Scoop Review
Posted on 06. Jun, 2010 by John.
What a week, again. Broken record? I think so. In any event we are excited to see what next week brings with the WWDC announcement on Monday, the 1st BerryScoop podcast Monday, and maybe a few other tricks up our sleeves for the week. We hope you tune in and continue supporting us! Remember we [...]
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Verizon Blackberry Bold 9650 available in some stores
Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
One thing I love the most is when our ninjas are right! Remember two days ago when we posted about the Verizon BlackBerry Bold 9650 being available online? We also told you that some stores would be selling it as early as Friday. Well, they are. Today while doing some shopping with the wife, I [...]
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Gowalla releases beta app for BlackBerry
Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by John.
Location based social games are becoming more and more popular. Foursquare has seen corporations jumping on board and teaming up with them to offer different badges and even some specials. They recently even had the NBA team up with them for the NBA Finals. One thing I always stand by when it comes to tech [...]
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BlackBerry OS 6 Shows Up in 16 Minute Review
Posted on 04. Jun, 2010 by John.
Another day goes by and it looks like BlackBerry OS 6 is almost as closely guarded as the iPhone HD. This time, following on the heels of the new 9800 pics this morning, comes a 16 minute video preview of the new OS. Things are looking pretty great if you ask me. I love the [...]
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Blackberry 9800 Slider smiles at the camera again
Posted on 04. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
Well..well, talk about a phone that’s not shy! This time we get nice clear pictures of the Blackberry Slider 9800. I have to admit that these pictures make me want one of these badly. These pictures show off some good angles. You will notice in one of the pictures that’s there a T-Mobile SIM in [...]
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Google Maps for BlackBerry updated to v4.2
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by John.
Google Maps for BlackBerry has been updated to version 4.2 bring some great new features with it. The update adds the ability to get biking directions, sharing of your location, and a new format for search results. I personally have had some issues with the share feature via SMS, with email seeming to work without [...]
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Blackberry Bold 9650 available on Verizon’s website
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
What an exciting week…devices are popping out everywhere. This time Verizon makes the Blackberry Bold 9650 go live on their website for ordering. That’s right Big Red customers..you can now get rid of that trackball device and go with the trackpad. Pricing is what we expected it to be: $149.99 on a 2 year contract, [...]
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buzzd for BlackBerry and iPhone updated
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by John.
buzzd for both BlackBerry and the iPhone has been updated today to v3.0. buzzd combines many social services such as; Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla, Birightkite, Loopt, Whrrl, and Yelp into one easy to use application. Users of buzzd can track where the “buzz” in their city is happening by being presented with meters of the local [...]
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Blackberry Pearl 9100 3G now available from Rogers
Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by David Malka.
That’s right! The much anticipated Blackberry Pearl 9100 3G has been released by Rogers Canada and you can order yours today. We should be getting our unit that we will be reviewing for you in the coming days. You can get the device for $49.99 on a 3 year contract, $324.99 with a 2 year [...]
