XM Radio Online+ if available for Canadian Blackberry Users

As we reported on earlier, XM Radio Online has maintained its scheduled release date and is now available to all Canadian users. Offering up many of the same channels as the SIRIUS application, XM Radio online offers a free 14 day free trial so that you may check out the services. As it stands, if you want XM Mobile you can get online and mobile for $7.99/mnth or if you are already an XM subscriber, you can pay an additional $2.99 just for the mobile access. Still no Howard but if you enjoy others channels on XM it may be worthwhile giving it look at. The app works over 3G and WiFi so no issues there and all devices 85xx and up numerically are supported, incl Storm series.

• Download The App OTA And Get Your Free 14 Day Trial Of XM Mobile Online+ >>

BlackBerry Bold (700 available in White at Vodafone UK

The white Bold 9700 has been all the buzz lately, and it looks like some more of you may be able to get your hands on one. We saw it pop up the other day for the Netherlands, and the device is now available for pre-order from Vodafone UK as well. From the looks of things you can order it now, and it is "expected" to be available for delivery on April 20th. The interesting thing is that it is listed as free with select pay-by-month plans. If you're a UK user and ready to rock out in white, head over to Vodafone for more info. Be sure to drop a comment and let us know if you'll be picking one up.Thanks Dave!

• More information on the white Bold 9700 from Vodafone UK >>

Sirius Radio for Canadian BlackBerry is finally here

We let you know when SiriusXM became available as a BlackBerry App and we reviewed the SiriusXM app, the only drawback was that it was only available for the U.S., and now it’s finally available for Canada as Sirius! There seems to be a bit of a difference between them, let’s take a closer look…

SiriusXM has a devoted following of users, and it’s nice that they are able to use it not only at home and in their car, but also on their phones. You can listen to it over both 3G and WiFi. There’s a 14 day free trial and then it’s $7.99 for a monthly subscription, or if you’re a current subscriber it’s only $2.99 monthly. When looking at the U.S. version, it states the app can play over 120 channels of the SiriusXM programming you love (with the exception of Howard Stern, which isn’t one of my personal faves anyhow) and the Canadian version states that it has over 100 channels of the Sirius programming you love on your BlackBerry.

I like the variety SiriusXM has to offer, but I’m partial to Pandora as I can start a song from the beginning, or even Slacker. I don’t get that opportunity with SiriusXM. With SiriusXM, it’s just like turning on the radio, however you can still listen to the channels you love.

If you’re interested or are a current subscriber, you can grab your trial copy now, and if you’re a subscriber, log in with your user name and password and get more serious about your Sirius.

Download the Canadian Sirius Radio App For BlackBerry here

Download the U.S. SiriusXM Radio App For BlackBerry here

BlackBerry Pro5 Version Theme by Natemz

I will admit that I am a "theme junkie".

Thus I am qualified to write a review on Natemz's newest creation, BlackBerry Pro v5 for the BlackBerry Storm.

BlackBerry Pro v5 has evolved from four previous versions in the Pro line, and Yes, I have had them all !! Every version has improved over the previous version, which always surprised me, as I didn't think that was possible. This NEW v5 is no exception.

I, along with the rest of the Staff here at BBOS, were treated with being able to beta test v5. The very first thing I noticed was the vibrant color, and the sharpness, and clarity of all of the icons. The next thing I was pleased to see was how very fast, and smooth the transitions were on this gem. This is an extremely attractive theme.

But, as the "theme junkie" I have admitted being, I have had many other "pretty" themes on my Storm, and some not so much. Good looks alone are not enough for me to keep a theme on my BB. Functionality, and ease of use are the main-stays for me. I don't like to have to make multiple moves to activate what I need. On BlackBerry Pro v5 I have access to 22 icons and hotspots on the main screen, right at my fingertips. There are 11 preset BlackBerry applications on the dual launch bar at the very bottom of the main screen. Messages, SMS, BBM, calendar, contacts, and browser on the first one. Options, music, pictures, memopad, voice notes, and calculator on the second one. Above that there are 5 user defined icons that disappear with a touch. There is a QuickLaunch hotspot at the top of the screen, and a hotspot for applications menu on the lower half of the screen. The top banner has a very nice battery meter, profiles, clock, and manage connections slots. The main screen has a Weather / OCD slot in the upper left corner. If that's not enough Nate made us a 10 entry hidden today area that is very clear, and very sharp.

Wait....I don't want to forget this...it's available in 7 vibrant colors !!!

Can you tell I like this beauty yet ?

As a self-proclaimed theme junkie, I couldn't begin to guess how much money I have spent on themes over the last couple years, and I hope my wife never finds out, but she wouldn't mind this one at all, because Nate has done all this exceptional work to create this fantastic theme and is giving it to all his friends here at BBOS absolutely FREE !!

I've only written about the Storm version of BlackBerry Pro v5 as this is the only BB I have.BlackBerry Pro v5 is available also for the Tour and for the Bold !!

I want to personally thank Nate for his obvious hard work and also his dedication to BBOS and all it's members. Thank you.

Now, everybody grab yourself a copy of BlackBerry Pro v5 !! The hardest part will be determining which of the 7 colors is your favorite !!

Mine is blue.

• BlackBerry Pro v5 for the 95XX
• BlackBerry Pro v5 for the 9630
• BlackBerry Pro v5 for the 9700

Google Sync App updated to 0.7.3

by Ronen Halevy on Apr 15th, 2010

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Daryl let me know that there has been yet another incremental update to Google Sync. The latest update is 0.7.3 which is just slightly up from the previous 0.7.2 released in March. Once again it has no change log so we can only guess at what was added. Definitely worth checking out the update since I have heard the previous version had some reconciliation issues.

You can download the update at m.google.com/sync from your BlackBerry Browser.

Let us know what you find!

Original posting from www.berryreview.com

SlingPlayer updated for the BlackBerry Bold 9700

SlingPlayer has been a little slow in updating their mobile streaming app for new devices. They just announced support for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 which will make some users very happy. This version runs over Wi-Fi and 3G so you are not limited by anything.

Features include:

• Full control of your home TV and easy access to a wide range of devices and programs
• Support for multiple viewing modes including wide-screen and zoom formats
• High-quality video performance over 3G or WiFi networks

If you have purchased SlingPlayer Mobile previously you can transfer your SlingPlayer Mobile key free otherwise you will have to pony up a one time $29.99.

You can download SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry @ www.slingmedia.com

via SlingCommunity News

Read Articles later with Instapaper for BlackBerry

As part of my daily reading regimen, I often come across articles that I want to read later. They’re either long or otherwise don’t fit with what I’m reading at the moment. This used to involve keeping the tab open until I got around to reading it. Problem is, oftentimes browser tabs can eat up too much memory, eventually causing the browser to crash. If it’s on a site that automatically reloads every minute or so, forget about it. It’s just a huge pain. On the suggestion of a friend I tried outInstapaper. It installs a bookmarklet in your browser which you can use to set aside everything you want to read at a later time, allowing you to avoid your browser’s clunky bookmark system. This type of application is even more useful on a BlackBerry, so when I learned that Emerick hadreleased a BlackBerry version of Instapaper, I was all over it.

Once you install the application it adds a Send to Instapaper item to your browser menu. Whenever you run across an article that you want to read later, just hit the menu button and select that option. Then, when you’re back in front of your computer you can go back and read it.

This fits particularly well with BlackBerry. Some pages just don’t render properly in the BlackBerry browser, making them difficult to read. Other times, the article is just too long to read in a mobile format. The ability to send it to your computer later, with one easy step, makes reading articles a ton easier.

One neat aspect I’ve enjoyed about Instapaper is that your items create an RSS feed. When you send something to Instapaper to read later, in other words, you can have that sent directly to your favorite RSS reader. That, to me, is what makes Instapaper worth it. If it just bookmarked my items, well, it’d be marginally more useful than my browser bookmarks. But the RSS integration is what makes this an excellent service.

Posted by Joe at www.bbgeeks.com

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Formula 1 App Available for Blackberry

WooHOoo! We're literally just hours away from the official start of the 2010 Formula 1 season with the first Friday Practice about to kick off in Bahrain. And to make this year's practice sessions, qualifying and races even more engaging to watch on tv BlackBerry owners can now download the Official Formula1.com Live Timing App and follow the lap details from their device. Features include:

•Live Timing: The main timing screen lets you track the progress of every driver, from their position and best lap time to their latest sector times and lap count. Other features include a track status indicator, informing you of yellow/red flags and safety car phases, plus straight-line speeds and text commentary.
•Circuit Data: The circuit data screen lets you know what conditions the drivers are facing out on the circuit, with the current air and track temperatures, rainfall, air pressure and humidity levels, plus wind speed and direction. Graphs also allow you to see how conditions have changed throughout the session.
•Additional Features: The Official Live Timing Application isn't just about the current race. Other features include results for every session of the current season, the season calendar, timetables for every Grand Prix and the current championship standings.
To download, just visit mobile.formula1.com from your BlackBerry's web browser. The app is free of charge, but you will need to register at formula1.com to take advantage of the app all season long (you can use the app for one race weekend without having to register). At 1.1 megabytes it's a fairly heavy app by BlackBerry standards (I'm sure F1 fans won't mind!), but from the few minutes I've spent on it so far it seems to be a well-built app. The true test will come once the cars hit the track though.

As for the 2010 season, I think we're in for a good one. Some of the rule changes are a bit wonky but should hopefully make for better race action. And with Michael Schumacher back in the sport (albeit not in a Ferrari) and with some very competitive team driver pairings, there's going to be a lot of drama and action both on and off the track. Any picks on who wins this year? Sound off in the comments! I already have my race ticket and trip booked to hit up the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal in June, so if you're going to be there let me know and we'll do a CrackBerry/F1 Fan Meetup! Enjoy the app, and enjoy the season!

Via Crackberry.com

Nimbuzz for Blackberry upgraded for 5.0OS

Nimbuzz for Blackberry is upgraded to v1.1.1

Nimbuzz has been upgraded to v1.1.1 and now works on OS 5.0 making it easier to keep up with your friends and family members on all popular instant messaging and social networks, such as Facebook, Skype, MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, and many more...for FREE !!!

Features include:
All your friends in one place – check their status updates and chat right from the buddy list.
Integrated into the Blackberry user interface – very easy to use.
Home screen alerts – allow Nimbuzz to run in the background and you wont miss anything.
Sound profiles - your notifications can be customized, so you can make them personal.
Auto reconnect – for switching between 3G, 2G and Wifi networks
Save money on text messages with free Nimbuzz messaging.

Nimbuzz is available for BlackBerries running OSv4.6 or higher, including the BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Tour, BlackBerry Pearl Flip and BlackBerry Curve. You can get it for FREE at these links.....


Nimbuzz - Free All-In-One IM

BlackBerry App World - Nimbuzz
Discuss this in the BlackberryOS Forums

Via BlackberryOS.com

Blackberry Score Mobile Updated

One of our BBOS members informed us today that one of my favorite apps received a new update. Score Mobile, a sports fan necessity, has been bumped up to v1.3.2.6. I do not know much about the difference in the new update. I do know that it is running smoother, so I must assume the update was back-ended with some bug fixes. With Score Mobile you can view up-to-the-minute scores, news, stats, leaderboards and a whole lot more. There are even live blogs available for certain games. Coverage includes: MLB, PGA, NFL, NCAAF, CFL, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, MLS and EPL, and more to come. Best of all, the app is free!!!! If you are even remotely interested in sports you need to get your hands on Score Mobile as soon as you can click the link below.

Via BlackberryOS.com

Blackberry Twitter and LinkedIn Official Release is near

The intense wait is nearing an end. According to RIM, two highly anticipated applications are approaching a public release. RIM recently pushed out a newsletter which retains information regarding the release of Twitter for Blackberry as well as LinkedIn for Blackberry. They do not specify exactly when the release dates are but they do however state that "two of your favorite business apps will arrive in Blackberry App World soon." This is excellent for those of you who like to use the RIM official software instead of the 3rd party applications. The newsletter while previously stated doesn’t provide an exact release date; it does however provide different ways that you can be notified of the release when it is officially open to the public. Either by following @Blackberry on twitter or by adding your email address to their notification list. We have provided links for your convenience below. Let’s hope this monumental day comes sooner than later!

Formula 1 Timing App for BlackBerry with Circuit Data and Schedules | BlackBerry Cool#more-18610

Formula One is here with the first races starting this weekend in Bahrain. With the Live Timing App for BlackBerry, you can track the progress of every driver, from their position and best lap time, to their latest sector times and lap count. The app also includes a track status indicator, informing you of yellow/red flags and safety car phases, plus straight-line speeds and text commentary.

The Formula One Timing App also gives you a circuit data screen that lets you know track conditions, with the current air and track temperatures, rainfall, air pressure and humidity levels, plus wind speed and direction. Graphs also allow you to see how conditions have changed throughout the session.

To download the Formula One Timing App, go to mobile.formula1.com from your BlackBerry and download the Live Timing App from the link on the homepage.

Bberry Forward, Reply and Edit

I just downloaded "Forward, Reply and Edit" for my BlackBerryTM Smartphone. Now I can "Forward & Edit" and "Reply & Edit" Emails.

Download, by clicking on: http://bberryapp.com/blackberryapplications/forwardreply/

(from your BlackBerryTM Smartphone)

Note: After installation, click on RUN and follow instructions.

You will find the Forward, Reply and Edit icon in the Downloads folder. For more information on how Forward, Reply and Edit works, or if you have any problems or suggestions visit: http://www.bberryapp.com
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Bberry Forward, Reply and Edit

I just downloaded "Forward, Reply and Edit" for my BlackBerryTM Smartphone. Now I can "Forward & Edit" and "Reply & Edit" Emails.

Download, by clicking on: http://bberryapp.com/blackberryapplications/forwardreply/

(from your BlackBerryTM Smartphone)

Note: After installation, click on RUN and follow instructions.

You will find the Forward, Reply and Edit icon in the Downloads folder. For more information on how Forward, Reply and Edit works, or if you have any problems or suggestions visit: http://www.bberryapp.com