Via their company blog yesterday, Seesmic updated BlackBerry users letting them know that the company would be ending support for Seesmic for BlackBerry on June 30th in favor of their more popular mobile operating systems like Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7. In my opinion, Seesmic for BlackBerry was no third party Twitter client to write home about in comparison to its Android and iOS counterparts, but, quite honestly, this is really the case for more cross platform BlackBerry Twitter clients, as the iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7 versions are much better than their BlackBerry counterparts.
What should be noted here is that Seesmic is not some small-time, fly by night, development company just trying to get by. With Twitter acquiring TweetDeck, Seesmic is easily one of the biggest third-party social media tools companies on the web and they’ve decided that continuing to create tools for the BlackBerry, which, even though is losing market share, is growing in users with over 65 million of them, isn’t worth the development effort.
That’s very telling RIM… We hope you are paying attention…
[Via Seesmic]
Research in Motion has released a slick , new application for BlackBerry users that allows you to create custom avatars for BlackBerry Messenger. The app is called Avatar Builder and it comes in two flavors… Avatar Builder Girls Edition and Avatar Builder Guys Edition, both available for download from BlackBerry App World.
Create and customize an avatar to look just like you or anyone you want it to be! Choose your eyes, hair and your go-to outfit. Then throw in a few accessories, such as your earrings or yoga mat. Feel like you need a change? That’s just fine. Edit your avatar anytime to match your mood or style. Have fun with thousands of different looks, right at your fingertips.
When you’re done, save it, share it, set it as your BBM picture then make another one.
I haven’t had a chance to check out Avatar Builder just yet, but, something tells me that my BBM addicted daughter will be able to tell me all about this evening. Avatar Builder is a free BlackBerry application and you can download your version of choice from the links below…
Download Avatar Builder Girls Edition
Download Avatar Builder Guys Edition
BlackBerry Desktop Software has been updated to version 6.1.0.35 and is now available for download. BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.1 adds new features and important enhancements to media and synchronization:
- You can use the new Files feature to manage your files between your smartphone and computer.
- If encryption is turned on for your smartphone, you can also synchronize encrypted media files or copy encrypted files between your smartphone and computer.
- If your smartphone is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you can also synchronize security certificates.
It looks like BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.1.0.35 may support BlackBerry 7 devices.
You should be prompted to update to BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.1.0.35 as soon as you open up the application on your PC. You can also download the update from the link below.
Download BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.1.0.35
With the summer travel season upon us, we wanted to let BlackBerry users know that American Express Plantinum card holders get all the benefits of TripIt Pro via the American Express Travel App for free. TripIT Pro normally costs $49.99 per year for a premium subscription, but, American Express Platinum card holders get full access to a suite of mobile travel tools available in TripIt Pro which include:
- an easy way to organize and share travel plans
- real time flight updates
- access to airport guides
- seat expert
- travel directory of commonly used phone numbers.
To get access to TripIt Pro for free you must first download and install the American Express Travel App which you can pick up in BlackBerry App World. Once installed log into the American Express Travel App using the same username and password that you use to log into the American Express website and follow the instructions on screen once you see the Activate TripIt Pro prompt.
I’ve just signed up for my Trip-It Pro account and will do a proper review of the application on my next trip. We should note that American Express and American Express Gold card holders can get TripIt Pro at discounted rates. TripIt also offers free standard version which anyone can download, also available on BlackBerry App World.
It was just last week that we heard that Foursquare for BlackBerry version 1.9.89 had entered into open alpha, and, now, Foursquare for BlackBerry version 1.9.96 has been officially released. In this version you will see improved friend management, automated app permission checking, and the addition of specials 2.0. Foursquare for BlackBerry is a free software download and you can pick it up from BlackBerry App World.
Research in Motion recently released Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones v2.0 Beta 3 in BlackBerry Beta Zone. New features in the latest update include:
- Wi-Fi support
- The ability to delete comments and posts
- New delete prompts
Members of BlackBerry Beta Zone can download Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 Beta 3 by logging in selecting the app from list of available programs. If you aren’t already a member, you can sign up here.
It has been barely a week since BlackBerry App World was updated to v2.1.2.15, however, RIM is pushing another update, BlackBerry App World v2.1.2.19, out to users. We haven’t seen a change log yet, but, rumor has that BlackBerry App World v2.1.2.19 may correct a problem some users have reported where the icon for App World was no where to be found on the home screen even though the application was installed.
You should be able to pick up BlackBerry App World v2.1.2.19 via BlackBerry App World. You can also download it via the link below…
Download BlackBerry App World v2.1.2.19
Foursquare for BlackBerry v 1.9.89 is in open alpha testing and is now available for download. Foursquare for Blackberry v1.8.89 alpha appears to be a relatively minor update from the currently released version of Foursquare for BlackBerry and includes the following features:
- Improved friend management
- Enhanced location support
- Updated specials
Foursquare for BlackBerry v1.9.89 is alpha software and may have a few bugs. You can, however, download it from the link below…
Download Foursquare for BlackBerry v1.9.89 alpha
[Via N4BB]