Xing, one of Europes largest business social networks, think LinkedIn, has just launched a free BlackBerry app. The Xing BlackBerry client will enable more than 7 million business professionals connected over 146 million times worldwide on the platform to access their personal network directly from their mobile devices.
One of the top requests from XING members is for better mobile access to the platform. XING members want easier and faster ways to access and communicate with their XING contacts on the go, wherever they are. The new XING Blackberry application is a key milestone in enabling increasing numbers of business professionals to use a mobile version of our platform with even greater ease and convenience.
The Xing BlackBerry app will run on any BlackBerry running OS 4.2.1 or later. Visit Xing.com for more information or read the full press release after the jump.
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You may have heard that initially, the BlackBerry Tour wasn’t available for pre-order to existing Verizon subscribers. Well, it looks like after all the fustration that decision caused, Verizon has changed their toon. Verizon subscribers will soon be able to upgrade or purchase the BlackBerry Tour om the Verizon BlackBerry Tour Pre-Order Site.
The first four finalist in the BlackBerry Partners Fund Developer Challenge 2009, an almost 4 month long competition running from June 1st through September 25th pitting BlackBerry developer against BlackBerry developer to see who can come up with the best applications for the BlackBerry, has announced its first four finalists.
The Finalists are:
Fierce Towers by Nickel Buddy – Fierce Towers is game designed for the BlackBerry Storm where your goal is to control the field by strategically placing upgradable defense towers in an effort to stop waves of enemies.
Astraware Solitaire – Astraware Solitaire features 12 of the most well-known and best-loved single player card games, chosen based on direct feedback and suggestions from Astraware customers. The games are Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, Clock, Yukon, Canfield, Four Seasons, Sultan’s Harem, Idiot’s Delight, Golf, Calculation, and Freecell, and to make the playing experience both familiar and fun, each game has custom gameplay options so everyone can enjoy the games using their favorite variation on the standard rules.
Vision for YouTube by Metova – Vision is a cool, free, YouTube client for the BlackBerry that allows you to stream video right on your BlackBerry. Sure, RIM put out a YouTube client for the BlackBerry Storm, but, Vision for YouTube works on any BlackBerry device OS 4.3.0 and higher.
Expense Manager by Total Wireless Solutions – Expense Manager is a stand alone expense management system for the BlackBerry that helps you in keeping track of your daily expenses and getting reimbursed faster.
Zero1 Mobile, a new nationwide MVNO running on AT&T’s network, has just launched with an $69.99 per month unlimited data and and voice plan. For an additional $10 per month, Zero1 Mobile offers unlimited international calling to over 40 countries.
Zero1 is a bit different than other MVNOs in that it uses the data network for both data and voice. Proprietary software installed on your device allows you to make voice calls via the data network and ensures that the quailty of calls stays high when data network connectivity weakens.
Zero1 Mobile only currently supports Windows Mobile devices, however, support for BlackBerry, Android, and other smartph0nes is in the works.
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We just wanted to let you know that we’ve partnered with MobiHand and have just introduced the RIMarkable On-Device AppStore For BlackBerry. Through July 4th, everything in the store is 20% off.
To celebrate the launch of the AppStore we have created a grand-opening sale with 20% off all software through July 4th. Coupon code is “APPSTORE” only usable from within the AppStore client. In addition, during the first week of the launch we have lined up an amazing set of Deal-of-the-Day products which will be offered for 50% off. These products include Real iBerry Blocks, Ace Email Viewer, Solitaire Buddy Gold, VibAndRing, Aerize Email Alerts, EasyTip, Empower Work Folders, TaskMaster, and Aerize Card Loader among others.
All you have to do is visit http://store.rimarkable.com/appstore.asp from your BlackBerry device to download the app, browse the huge selections of BlackBerry applications and themes, and apply the coupon code “APPSTORE” when you check out.
We had been hearing rumors that the Sprint BlackBerry Tour 9630 would launch on July 20th, however, Sprint has confirmed via Twitter they they will actually be getting the BlackBerry Tour at the same time as Verizon, July 12th.
eVeek has just released a new free BlackBerry theme for the BlackBerry Bold, Storm, and Curve 8900. It is called Vitreous and you can download it for your particular device via links below.
Vitreous Bold, Vitreous Storm, Vitreous Curve 8900
Just a few months ago Research in Motion launched BlackBerry App World, its App Store like BlackBerry application portal where you can download free and premium BlackBerry applications directly to your device. There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the launch of BlackBerry App World, however, now that it’s here, you really don’t hear all that much about it.
One of the huge differences between BlackBerry App World and Apple’s App Store is that the App Store is pretty much the only place to get applications for your iPhone or iPod Touch. BlackBerry App World, on the other hand, is one of many places to get applications for you BlackBerry and, often is not the most convenient place to do so.
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For all of you Verizon BlackBerry users still using the BlackBerry 8800 because it was the last BlackBerry not to have a camera, we’ve got some news for you. The new Verizon BlackBerry Tour comes in a variant without a camera.
The Blackberry Tour 9630 without camera is also available for pre-order and will cost you the same $199 on a two-year contract that its camera-bearing counterpart does.
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