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Someone Should Make A Really Good Google Voice Client For BlackBerry

August 19th, 2009 BBerryNews

Google Voice for BlackBerry Client

As you read the title of this post you may be thinking, “But, isn’t there already a Google Voice client for the BlackBerry”, and, you would be correct.  Google released both Google Voice for BlackBerry and Android just over a month ago.

The Google Voice for BlackBerry application works and does what it is supposed to do, however, there are no bells and whistles, and, judging by the polish that most other Google Apps for BlackBerry have, one could reasonably assume that Google purposely made the official Google Voice for BlackBerry app as drab as humanly possible while still maintaining what little functionality they did include.

I can’t say that I blame Google for adding a lot more functionality on the Android Google Voice app…  They do have an operating system to try to sell that competes directly with the BlackBerry.  The door, however, has been left wide open for a developer to create a really good third party Google Voice client for the BlackBerry, that in my opinion, could see similar popularity to the current plethora of BlackBerry Twitter clients once Google Voice invites become more readily available.

If I were a BlackBerry developer and wanted to create an application that could potentially catch the eye of just about every BlackBerry user with a Google Voice account (there eventually will be millions of them) a Google Voice client for BlackBerry is what I would start working on…


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BlackBerry feature requests: what do you want to see?

July 31st, 2009 BBerryNews

While RIM releases device after device that combines form factors, we’re still waiting for them to include new features in the hardware and software. Adding these components will add to the price, but they also unlock a plethora of possibilities for developers. Lets look at some basic hardware and software features that will make the BlackBerry experience better.

Video Out: There are several smartphones on the market that support video out and it has great potential for the device. Not only can you attach peripherals to the video out such as a projector and television, but you can also have the video output interact with an application. An app that combines your device’s camera with a projector, could have Project Natal potential on a smaller scale.

Compass: The iPhone 3GS compass is a seemingly minor upgrade to the device, but again, it’s great for developers. Augmented Reality is the future of how we interact with the real world using our device and the compass makes these apps much easier to make.

Dual Touchscreen/QWERTY: A Bold-like device with a touchscreen has been rumored to be in development but we haven’t seen any proof. A dual touchscreen/QWERTY device has huge implications for the end user in terms of experience, but it also has big implications for developers. Being able to develop an application with a smooth touchscreen interface and QWERTY input is the best of both worlds.

I leave it to you BlackBerry Nation. What features would you like to see RIM implement?

© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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Free Hybrid theme for BlackBerry combines a plethora of devices

July 23rd, 2009 BBerryNews

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Zachriel, the developer behind the Gears of War theme for the Storm, has a new theme called Hybrid. The theme is a mix of looks from various smartphones including some iPhone-esque icons, Android meters and the HTC clock.

You can go to themestorm.net on your blackberry to download, or use the OTA below:

Hybrid (8 icons + WB) .151 compatible
OTA Hybrid Theme 8 icons + WB Mirror1 Mirror2

Variations are now available, all are .151 compatible.

1. Hybrid 0 Icons + WeatherBug Mirror1 Mirror2
2. Hybrid 4 Icons + WeatherBug Mirror1 Mirror2
3. Hybrid 12 Icons + WeatherBug Mirror1 Mirror2
4. Hybrid 16 Icons + WeatherBug Mirror1 Mirror2
5. Hybrid 0 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry Mirror1 Mirror2
6. Hybrid 4 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry Mirror1 Mirror2
7. Hybrid 8 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry Mirror1 Mirror2
8. Hybrid 12 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry Mirror1 Mirror2
9. Hybrid 16 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry Mirror1 Mirror2
10. Hybrid 4 Icons + WeatherBug + Hidden Today Mirror1 Mirror2
11. Hybrid 8 Icons + WeatherBug + Hidden Today Mirror1 Mirror2
12. Hybrid 4 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry + Hidden Today Mirror1 Mirror2
13. Hybrid 8 Icons + WeatherBug + MeterBerry + Hidden Today Mirror1 Mirror2

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