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WhatsApp lets people know if you’re free or busy

Status messages have evolved quite a bit. The early IM platforms, most popularly AIM, had away messages, where you could leave a note when you were away from your computer. That evolved into status messages, where you can set a message even when at your computer. Facebook and Twitter have taken that to a new level, as they represent perpetual and constantly... [Read more of this review]

Geek Review: MOTOROKR EQ5 Ultra Portable Wireless Speakers

Oh yeah! Another UPS package has just been dropped off at my desk and I am pumped to tear it open and see what is inside. Between you and me, I already know what it is but it still feels like it’s my birthday or some other special give Cooper a gift day. A couple weeks ago I reviewed an awesome set of Bluetooth speakers from BlueAnt called the... [Read more of this review]

Add or remove call logs from your BlackBerry messages

By default, your BlackBerry stores your missed calls in your Messages application. So when you see that you have a missed call it not only shows on your call log, but in your messages as well. I’m not exactly sure why they did this — there’s a prompt when you have a missed call, and again it shows on your call log. I guess some people... [Read more of this review]

Transferring MP3 voice notes from your BlackBerry to your computer

One thing I’ve been using my BlackBerry for more and more is taking notes. I used to carry around a small pad and paper, but I’d either forget to bring it with me, or else lose it somewhere along the way. With the BlackBerry, it’s with me all the time. Plus, I’m not going to lose the thing — as easily as a pad and paper,... [Read more of this review]

Edit replies and forwards on your BlackBerry

You know what’s annoying? Replying to an email and not being able to edit any of the quoted text. Ditto forwarding. Everything below that Original Message line is off limits, and it can be a pain. For instance, what if I want to forward someone an email, but want some information changed, edited, or deleted? I do that all the time on my computer,... [Read more of this review]

BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 8/3/2009

Feeling overloaded with BlackBerry news and rumors? We know the feeling. We hear new things almost every day, and it can be tough to keep up with it all. that’s why we’re bringing you BlackBerry News from the Wire every Thursday. We’ll catch you up on everything ‘Berry that happened over the course of the week. Not only that,... [Read more of this review]

Introducing the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and you can have it FREE!

RIM has given its fans plenty to be excited about in 2009. They kicked it off with the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and marched through to the Tour, their most powerful CDMA device to date. In the near future we can look forward to the Onyx and the Storm 2, plus a slippery device known now as the Magnum. With all of these high-end devices taking up our attention,... [Read more of this review]

BBGeekcast: August 7, 2009 – Episode 76

We’ve got plenty to talk about this week, including the BlackBerry Curve, which again topped the smartphone charts, and a new patent for a touchscreen BlackBerry. It should lead to some interesting discussion about what RIM will do to integrate touch screen in their future models. So click on over here to hear the BBGeekcast (11 min, 9 sec) And... [Read more of this review]

Comparing BlackBerry models, Curve through the Tour

Ronen at BerryReview makes a good point when he links to a BlackBerry comparison video: You can’t go into a store and compare various BlackBerry models side by side. Well, that is, unless it’s the BlackBerry Store. Go to a T-Mobile retail outlet and you’ll have the Curve 8900, Curve 8520, and then some older Pearls and Curves. Go to... [Read more of this review]

The sexiest BlackBerry Skins Available

When it comes to skins for the BlackBerry, one could be talking about a number of things. One might reference a BlackBerry skin when they are talking about the various silicone gel cases that are available to protect your Storm from bumps and bruises. On the other hand, one might also reference BlackBerry skins when referring to the copious amounts... [Read more of this review]

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