It is very important that we make sure that we have a perfect data backup solution. For the BlackBerry users around the world, it is very necessary that they must keep their data safe and secure. To fulfill this huge demand, S4BB Limited had introduced the DataBackup application for the BlackBerry handsets. Within the course of development, we have seen a lot of changes and up gradation in this application. And, as a result of this development, now we have a new improved version of this data backup software. S4BB has introduced the new improved version of their BlackBerry application.

Now the BlackBerry users around the world will be equipped with the new DataBackup for BlackBerry BETA 4. The new improved version is equipped with new features and bug fixes. The BETA 4 version is loaded with the latest features, which will enable you to secure your data in a reliable way. If we compare the first version of this application, that is version 0.1.7 with this BETA 4 version, then we can definitely say that S4BB has worked really hard on the development of this BlackBerry application.

Before we talk about the newly added features, let us first go through the changes which have been made in this up graded application. First of all, BETA 4 comes with a better user interface. With the interface you can see many improvements. Secondly, the application is now equipped with better error handling. Therefore, now the chances are very less that your BlackBerry handset will encounter an error.

Apart from the changes, the BETA 4 comes with many new features. Now you can categorically keep a backup of the data and phone call logs, and can even restore them. You can also wipe the data before you choose to restore them to their exact place. The current ISO can be used as an option for the default name of the files, which can also be adjusted. Files that could not be backed up, can be distinguished efficiently with the help of a report. The application provides you three options for keeping a back up of the files, which are daily, weekly, and monthly. You can even adjust and customize the background color.

For the bug fixes, the BlackBerry application have email backup did crash, task backup/restore, and the minor bug fixes. The DataBackup BlackBerry BETA 4 is a free and open Beta program.

Website: DataBackUp Beta

It has taken a while, but from what I heard from someone inside at Skylab Mobilesystems, TopoExplorer will get Canada map packs very soon! TopoExplorer allows offline mapping on BlackBerry mobile devices without the need of any internet connection. You can (purchase and) download a map pack and install it on the microSD media card of your BlackBerry. TopoExplorer does not even try to connect to the internet when you are using it. It leverages the internal GPS receiver (or if not available, an external Bluetooth GPS) to get location fixes and then points your location on the map. As the map is loaded from the media card, there is no need for an internet connection. This makes it firstly cost efficient and also independent from network coverage.

As of now there are TopoExplorer Map Packs which cover each state in the US of A separately as well as overview map packs for the Alps, Africa, Europe and South America.

I am not sure if the Canada map packs will be divided by province as well (like they are for the USA). Anyway, everyone can check out TopoExplorer as the application as well as some maps are free. Though the free maps do not have a high scale, it is enough to see how the program works.