At the 2009 BlackBerry Developer Conference, the intentions and interests of the Canadian company Research In Motion were made evident about bringing the BlackBerry Developer Platform to South American countries. And the company did live up to their commitment and kept their word of bringing the platform into South America. The company has made known its plans to conduct Developer Day events in South America. The events have been scheduled for the 8th, 9th and the 11th of March 2010. They will be held in South America across three different countries. The events will all be held in the local language.

The three Developer Day events will be held at Santiago in Chile, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Sao Paolo in Brazil. The event in Santiago will take place on the 8th of March; that at Buenos Aires is scheduled for the 9th of March while the Developer Day in Sao Paolo will be held on the 11th of March. At the Developer Day events, the representatives from Research In motion will focus on bringing and introducing the BlackBerry Development Platform into South America. For the three days, the various sessions that are going to be conducted have been planned with limited space in between the events. Hence if you are eager to register then it must be done without delay.

The schedule for the various events for the Developer Days have been timed out as follows- an introduction from 8:45 to 9:00, from 9 to 9:30- Experience from a Local Partner – Successful Application on BlackBerry (Success Story), from 9:30 to 10:30- Getting Started with the BlackBerry Development Platform followed by a break from 10:30 to 10:45. After the break from 10:45 to 11:45 a session called In the Know: Understanding BlackBerry Web and Widget Development will be held, from 11:45 to 12:45- Why Java®? Understand the Advantages and Features of the BlackBerry Java® Development Platform followed by lunch break from 12:45 to 1:45.

After the break, the events are as follows: from 1:45 to 2:30- Overview of the BlackBerry Alliance Program, from 2:30 to 3:30- Leveraging the BlackBerry Platform Services – Advertising, Payment, Push, Location and BlackBerry App World™ followed by a break from 3:30 to 3:45. From 3:45 to 4:45 a presentation on The BlackBerry Experience – Creating Integrated and Compelling Applications will be held followed by a Wrap up and a Q& A session from 4:45 to 5:30.

Source: BlackBerry Forums

Do you find yourself hooked to Facebook most of the time? Well, if your answer is in the affirmative and you also have a BlackBerry smartphone in your possession, then things could not have been better than this! A new application has been launched for BlackBerry smartphones that will certainly make you rejoice. It is the all new BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator for Facebook. Wondering exactly what does this application have in store for you? Read on.

There are times when you just don’t get to like the wallpapers available at your disposal. You may be wishing for something more exciting, something that reflects more of your life, your friends and surroundings- exactly. How about turning your favourite photos from your Facebook albums into your wallpapers? That does sound like what you wanted- wallpapers which reflect your friends and your life! With the BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator you can give shape to your much coveted wallpapers and have fun.

The BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator is a Facebook application using which you can apply the photos and galleries on your Facebook account to make your own wallpapers. The Wallpaper Generator lets you import the images from the Facebook galleries and then you can even go for modifications. For the modifications you can edit the images and add stamps, frames, stickers or change the backgrounds. Change the pictures to suit your tastes and there you go- you have your own wallpaper with your friends and loved ones in it or with your favourite pictures serving as your wallpapers.

In addition to the facility of using the photos and pictures from your Facebook galleries, you can even opt to use the wallpapers that are already available with the BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator. So using the built-in wallpapers you can also get some really cool wallpaper. The choice is absolutely yours- whether you chose to incorporate pictures from your Facebook gallery or use the pre-loaded ones. Both ways the BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator is a great application and it will be loads of fun using it to create your wallpapers!

What is better than having a great application absolutely free of cost? The BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator keeps up to that expectation and promises a great time and some great wallpaper! Stay hooked to Facebook and your BlackBerry smartphone and enjoying the privileges with the cool BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator!

Source: Mobiletor

Website: BlackBerry Wallpaper Generator for Facebook

As per the latest news doing the rounds it has come to be known that the BlackBerry Internet Service has been updated and a number of advanced features have been incorporated in it to keep up with the changing times. According to the leaks of the updates, the next version of BlackBerry Internet Service will be extending advanced support for the services of Gmail. This is just one among the many significant changes that will be reflected in the BlackBerry Internet Service.

Among the other updates that will renovate the BlackBerry Internet Service is the ability to create labels. Using the BIS 3, those who own the BlackBerry smartphones will be able to create labels and use them with a plug-in. The changes are not limited to just this. The latest updated version of the BlackBerry Internet Service will also synchronize the read and unread status thus any changes that will be made on the BlackBerry will be well reflected at other places properly. However, synchronizing on a much more advanced level has been limited to the services of the like of Microsoft Exchange.

In addition to the above mentioned changes that will be reflected in the BlackBerry Internet Service, there are other important updates as well which deserve a mention here. Among them is the support for the OpenDocument formats. The OpenDocument formats which are used in the applications like OpenOffice and Windows Media Audio. The renewed BlackBerry Internet Service will also aim to tackle and deal with problems related to networks with increased grace and élan. The updated version is also designed to identify the carrier by its name at times when the problem is due to the provider and not due to the servers of Research In Motion.

Thus, with the changes and updates that are being incorporated into the BlackBerry Internet Service, it is certain the version 3 of the BlackBerry Internet Service will provide much more sophisticated service that will leave the customers and users absolutely satisfied. News about the updates has been easily grabbed from the numerous leaks regarding them however it is difficult to comment on the date of shipment of BIS 3. It can be assumed that it will be released either at the Mobile World Congress show that will be held this month, or at the CTIA that is slated for some time in late March or at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium that is going to take place in May.

Source: Electronista

It does take a toll on your BlackBerry battery when you keep your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth turned on. If you don’t believe it, then your battery charge will give you the evidence of the strain on the phone. So you have to turn it on and off as and when required. Don’t have the time? Get SuperPower in the BlackBerry and get it done automatically!

WHAT IT DOES?

SuperPower v1.2 has been developed by Toysoft Development, Inc to save the drainage of your BlackBerry’s charge. When you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the Mobile Network, it is better to turn them off and then turn them on when needed again. This way, the wasted battery charge will be saved. With SuperPower you can schedule the turn on and off times and get the job done automatically without your having to bother about it.

FEATURES

SuperPower is absolutely easy to use. With the application, you can get up to 64 schedules to turn on and off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth during the day. Just fix the schedule and the job will be done. With the application, you can have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or the Mobile Network turned on automatically in the morning. Or say when you leave your house or your office or even go to sleep, SuperPower will automatically turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or the Mobile Network. However it does not check for Wi-Fi connection or connects the BlackBerry to the Wi-Fi network. Imagine the amount of battery charge that will be conserved with this application.

SuperPower works even when your BlackBerry is switched off or the keyboard is locked. However if the BlackBerry is in holster, then the application cannot turn on and off Bluetooth. After installing SuperPower in the phone, the phone must be reset and set all permissions for Power Hero to ALLOW in the Options application.

Isn’t it a cool application? The amount of charge saved will surprise you and you get it all done automatically. You just have to buy the application for $2.99 and then schedule the times and your job is done! To install SuperPower in your BlackBerry you need one of the following operating systems: 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 Non-Touch, 4.7 Touch Screen, 5.0 Non-Touch, 5.0 Touch Screen.

Website: SuperPower Download

You must have encountered situations where you didn’t want anyone to view the files on your phone. After all there could be sensitive information contained in your BlackBerry that calls for some security. With LockDown, you can be at peace that your files are locked and secure from general view.

WHAT IT DOES?

LockDown v0.1.00 has been developed by Backroom Software LLC. Using this secure application, the important files in your BlackBerry can be protected from general view and be kept safe and secure, rendering it impossible to access those files outside the application. This feature is achieved through two menu items added to the FileExplorer menu, namely LockDown and Secure LockDown.

FEATURES

Security is the key point of the application LockDown. Not only will the application keep your files safe, the application itself is password protected. So there is no chance of someone else prying into your files. LockDown not only hides the files but also renames them and encrypts them, thus making it virtually impossible to get access to them. The list of the filenames that are secured and the password are all saved in back up files so that in the event of an OS upgrade, the information can be restored to the device without any problems.

When inside LockDown, you will be presented with a list of all the hashed file names and a corresponding info button. The info button will present you with details like the original name of the file, the location of that file in your phone. You will also get options to unlock the file for the time that the application is open or unlock it permanently. The list of the files that have been secured can also be filtered by their residing folders. You can do this using the BB button. Moreover, when you close the application or reboot your device, the secured files are automatically relocked by LockDown preventing the occurrence of any device reset.

If you wish to render security to your important files, LockDown is imperative. At just $0.99 till February 14, LockDown can’t be ignored. For the application you need a BlackBerry device having one of the following operating systems: 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 Non-Touch, 4.7 Touch Screen, 5.0 Non-Touch, 5.0 Touch Screen.

Website: LockDown download

With the recent upgrades of the BlackBerry operating system, namely the version 5.0 features of certain applications do call for some improvements and enhancements so that they work in synchronization. News of enhancements of application for the BlackBerry in view of the OS upgrades has been heard from Lexi-Comp. The company Lexi-Comp has brought about upgrades and enhancements in their applications for the BlackBerry. These improvements will certainly accommodate the features of the BlackBerry OS 5.0.

It is not that the improvements on the applications by Lexi-Comp are limited to just the BlackBerry. The company has introduced compatible versions of the applications that work well with Palm OS and Palm webOS devices, Pocket PC devices and smartphones like iPhone, Google Android and Windows Mobile devices. Coming to the company’s renewed versions of the applications for BlackBerry the new application features four major improvements over the current application from Lexi-Comp. Using the new version of the applications for BlackBerry users can now store all important information and data on an SD card. It also eliminates any requirement for a continuous and consistent connection to cell or Wi-Fi. Users can also enjoy viewing tables, charts, appendices and images using the new versions just the way they are seen on Lexi-Comp’s handbooks and Internet platforms.

Further improvements include enhancement of the interface which has become more user-friendly and allows for a cleaner and crisper presentation and display of information. It has certainly added to the attraction of the application. Using the new version downloading the application has become easier. Along with downloading, updating the software can be easily accomplished without the need of any cord or sync. It will also enable users to create and store personalized notes within each monograph, diagnose, look for treatment options as well as make out drug interactions in a matter of few seconds.

The new version of the applications will also enable clinicians to link to FDA warnings, PubMed and more resources all right from their mobile phones. The application can also be of great help to the dental professionals who can get access to the same photo-rich resources which are presented in the printed dental manuals of Lexi-Comp. This can be achieved using the same mobile technology. Hence if you are looking forward to these benefits, then you can buy the BlackBerry application by going to Lexi-Comp’s page where BlackBerry medical and dental software are available.

Source: Mobiletor

Website: Lexi-Comp download

It is again that time of the year when you feel the love in the air. As the days progress towards the middle of February, those in love gear up to express their love and their feelings for the beloved ones. Even if you don’t have that special person in your life, why should you stay behind and stay gloomy? Immerse yourself in the feeling and get your BlackBerry painted in the colour of love with 9600 Valentines Love Theme.

WHAT IT DOES?

The application Valentines Love Theme vBD has been conceptualized and developed by MyBerryMyWay. So if you want to show everyone how much you are in love or your mood as Valentine’s Day approaches, then there is nothing better than this sweet and romantic theme that will very well speak out your feelings!

FEATURES

With 9600 Valentines Love Theme, your BlackBerry 9600 will exude love and the feelings of romance and amour. Just imagine the pleasure and the soothing effect it will have to see your BlackBerry painted with the colours of love! It can surely change your mood and set the stage for some great time with your loved ones. With the application you will get two great themes that will be in perfect harmony with the air of love.

The Valentines Day Love Theme and the Red “Love” Theme are the two themes that will set your BlackBerry 9600 right in the mood for the 14th of February! The application’s themes will provide you with icons that you can customize according to your preference. You also get a bottom dock. With so many great things that can make your BlackBerry ready to welcome the day of love, it will be hard to say no to the themes. After all, what better way to show your feelings than starting right from your BlackBerry? Your BlackBerry 9600 speaks a lot of your personality, doesn’t it?

To start getting in the mood for Valentines Day, you can get the Valentines Love Theme for your BlackBerry 9600 by paying a nominal charge of $4.00. To download the application, you will require a data plan and definitely a BlackBerry 9600 having an operating system of 4.7 Non-Touch along with a display dimension of 480 x 360. This is essential for proper functioning of the theme. With everything set for the great day, it’s time you bask in the glory of love!

Website: 9600 Valentines Love Theme download

If you have been craving for the BlackBerry smartphones but could not lay your hands on them owing to their hefty price tag, here is some breather for you. Some of the coveted BlackBerry smartphones are now available at lower prices in Canada! Imagine- the BlackBerry Storm, the BlackBerry Bold and the Curve 8530- all can be afforded easily now thanks to the reduced prices.

It is not that the price cuts have followed all of a sudden. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 was already available at a lower price tag on the network of Bell. It was not only the Bold 9700, but the BlackBerry Storm was also being given free with a three year contract agreement with Bell. According to the most recent developments it is known the BlackBerry Storm will now be available from Bell for an even lower price tag as compared to the previous ones. Surely it is time to get into action and get your desired BlackBerry smartphones in your palms!

Apart from the BlackBerry Storm and the BlackBerry Bold 9700 there is BlackBerry Curve 8530 which has joined the list of the BlackBerry smartphones which have faced a cut in their prices. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 was released on the mobile phone network of Telus just approximately two weeks ago and now it is being offered at a reduced price tag. The offer is simply irresistible as the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available for just $24.99 on signing a contract agreement of three years with Telus. Who would like to miss out on this great opportunity to grab this cool phone? With a display that measures 3.2 inches and has a 320 x 240 pixel resolution, the BlackBerry Curve has a QWERTY keyboard along with 256 MB of internal memory, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a 2.0 megapixel camera and a microSD card that is able to support up to 16MB of extra storage space.

If the BlackBerry Storm is what you have your eyes fixed on, then you will be more than happy to know that the device can be purchased at Bell for an unimaginably low price of just $249.95! But if you are willing to go for the three year contract with Bell, then the Storm is coming your way absolutely free! What better offers could you have asked for? It is time that you stop being in awe and rush to get the cool BlackBerry smartphones at their reduced prices.

Source: Softpedia

Now searching for information on your BlackBerry will become easier and less time-consuming with the new search engine that has been launched by Handcase. Handcase is a Brazilian mobile software industry reputed for developing mobile software and contents. Its latest contribution to making the mobile phones convenient for searching is the search engine called Gune. Sounds quite uncommon, but Gune means Site in the Basque language. With Gune in your BlackBerry the whole process of searching for information will be reduced to minimal investment of time.

The search engine Gune is basically a system of meta-search. It means that in the process of looking for information, the system looks up other websites also and then generates results that are displayed in one page. While searching for the required information, Gune consults the websites Google and Bing. With the help of these two, it comes up with quick search results. As far as displaying the results are concerned, they are displayed on a single page with a list of ten results on each search engine. Attempts have been made to immensely simplify the process of searching and to achieve the purpose two search boxes have been provided. One is present at the top while the other one is present at the bottom of the page.

One may feel compelled to compare it with other websites of the conventional meta-search of the Internet that employs the same principle as used by Gune. However there is a difference between Gune and the other similar websites. As far as Gune is concerned, it provides only mobile search and as mentioned before that the results are provided in a single page. As the CEO of Handcase, Ricardo Garay explains that the main motive behind Gune was the optimization of the time of the users and also a search experience that is of superior quality.

Though Gune is currently available only in English, efforts are on to build the versions in Portuguese and Spanish. Apart from search results, Gune also offers a directory of mobile websites and also invites all indicate mobile websites. With Gune everyone can make contributions by visiting the website for the PC and giving their tips if they know or have any mobile website.

Website: Gune for BlackBerry

If you are on the lookout for golf courses were you could give your golfing talent a vent, what would you do? Buy a Golf GPS device? Think again. With your BlackBerry in your hand, you wouldn’t need to think of buying anything else but YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite. With this application powering your device, your quench for golf related queries will surely be satisfied.

WHAT IT DOES?

YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite v1.0 has been developed by YouCaddy, Inc. With the application installed in your BlackBerry, you will be able to enjoy many golf services like looking up the golf course directory, GPS range finding, green image, real time ball path and much more. So whether it is on the golf course or off it, before the game or after the game or during the game itself- you can get the information anywhere and anytime you require them.

FEATURES

YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite is a fun application that will give the recreational golfer much needed information about a large number of golf courses. The application can provide you with search results of up to 16,000 golf courses in the U.S and you can just click to call them and get more information. You can download unlimited number of golf courses on your BlackBerry. This won’t require you to shell out any subscription fee. All you require is a data or an internet plan, using which you can use to review complete information about the various courses and get their pictures.

Just imagine- without the need of any PC or CD-ROM or any cable installation, you can get information about the desired golf courses right in your BlackBerry! The large font display and the requirement of punching the minimum number of keys makes using YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite very easy and convenient. You can view real-time ball path as well as green image on the approaching shot.

So what are you waiting for? If you want to get all the golf services in your BlackBerry, then don’t delay. Just go ahead and purchase YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite for only $24.95 and have loads of fun!

Website: YouCaddy Golf GPS Lite download