Posts Tagged ‘Wifi’

T-Mobile Spokesperson Responds to WiFi BlackBerry Data Outage

March 12th, 2010 BBerryNews

T-Mobile have issued an explanation for the BlackBerry data outage that affected users on Monday and Tuesday, saying it related only to WiFi and not T-Mobile’s network. This is contradictory to what many users reported, but all inquiries on the subject were deflected from T-Mobile to RIM, who have not commented on the outage.

In an email to PC World, a T-Mobile spokesperson said the outage affected all North American carriers, and that RIM’s technical support team managed to troubleshoot the problem.

“This particular issue occurred only when customers attempted to send/receive data, browse the Web or send PIN-to-PIN (Peronal Identification Number) messages via Wi-Fi,” the spokesperson said. “Services over T-Mobile’s network were operational throughout this time. T-Mobile instructed customers to turn off Wi-Fi and connect via our network.”

Again, this isn’t what users reported experiencing. BlackBerry users across North America reported data issues affecting WiFi devices not connected to a WiFi network. With RIM’s history of silence on these matters, we probably won’t ever fully understand what happened.

© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2010



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Free IM Aggregator Nimbuzz for Blackberry Updated

March 12th, 2010 BBerryNews

Nimbuzz is a free IM app that features quite a few clients such as AIM, Google Talk, MSN, Skype as well as Facebook. They let us know that the app has been updated, with the connection issue for OS 5.0 resolved. Features include:

  • Runs in background.
  • Connects all your friends: Put all your friends in one place, check their status updates, and chat right from the buddy list.
  • Home screen notifications: You wont miss anything, a red dot will show up on the letf corner of your screen everytime you get a new message.
  • Auto-reconnects: for switching between 3G, 2G and Wifi networks.
  • “Clickable” URL’s: Share links and websites with your friends! No need to retype web addresses.
  • Sound profiles – your notifications can be customized, so you can make them personal.
  • Save money on text messages with free Nimbuzz to Nimbuzz messaging.
  • Free!

Try Nimbuzz in App World.

© Matt Cameron aka W4LNUT for BlackBerry Cool, 2010



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BBC iPlayer Available for Bold 9700 and Storm2 Over WiFi Via Mobile Site

March 2nd, 2010 BBerryNews

There are a ton of conditions in that title, isn’t there? The BBC iPlayer is now available as a mobile site that you can only access over WiFi, with from what I’ve read only the 9700 and the Storm2. While trying to access the site over 3G on Rogers, I got an error saying that the content is only available over 3G in the UK on 3’s network. By using WiFi, this seems to solve the problem and I can watch full videos and small clips from the site. Personally, I think it’s too bad that the player didn’t come as a BlackBerry app, as we all know the browser is relatively slow.

Check out the BBC iPlayer for the 9700 and Storm2 from bbc.co.uk/mobile/bbapps/.

© Matt Cameron aka W4LNUT for BlackBerry Cool, 2010



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Great deals from Twinkler, Toysoft, Fabian Heuwieser and Trimax84

November 30th, 2009 BBerryNews

Some great developers have got together to announce some huge sales. Twinkler, Toysoft, Fabian Heuwieser and Trimax84 Themes are selling 61 apps at discount prices so be sure to check it out and see if there is something you like.

Starting today and going through Sunday (November 30th), all apps will be 50% off. You can buy as many as you want and the same deal applies.

To take advantage of these deals, use the following coupon codes:

Fabian Heuwieser – Coupon BFFH
Twinkler Software – Coupon BFTW
ToySoft – Coupon BFTS
Trimax84 Themes – Coupon BFTR

While there are a total of 61 apps on sale, the developers are best known for particular apps you will definitely want to check out including:

Fabian Heuwieser is featuring LaterDude Pro which simply reminds you to call, SMS or email someone by creating a reminder in your calendar. Fabian also has TyperSpeed, VibandRing, WallpaperShuffle and BlinkWhileCall on sale as well.

Twinkler Software, is featuring AddOnis the “Swiss-Army Knife” of applications with integrated vibration options, LED management, Call Firewall, and Send To Contacts, Calendar, Memopad, or Tasks. Also on sale is their latest app WiFi Hero, which will automatically turn your BlackBerry’s WiFi on and off in the presence or absence of WiFi – thus saving battery life.

Toysoft is featuring PictureID which displays full screen picture caller ID and allows the user to assign different picture ID’s for different contacts. Also on sale is ProfilerPro, which automates scheduled sound profile switching and integrates with both the Calendar and AddOnis applications.

Trimax84 is selling the Elverado series for the Curve/Pearl/Storm devices. His newest series, Momentum, known as “The Theme in Motion” is compatible with the Tour, Bold (9000/9700), and 8900, and it’s also on sale.

© Matt Cameron aka W4LNUT for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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Great deals from Twinkler, Toysoft, Fabian Heuwieser and Trimax84

November 30th, 2009 BBerryNews

Some great developers have got together to announce some huge sales. Twinkler, Toysoft, Fabian Heuwieser and Trimax84 Themes are selling 61 apps at discount prices so be sure to check it out and see if there is something you like.

Starting today and going through Sunday (November 30th), all apps will be 50% off. You can buy as many as you want and the same deal applies.

To take advantage of these deals, use the following coupon codes:

Fabian Heuwieser – Coupon BFFH
Twinkler Software – Coupon BFTW
ToySoft – Coupon BFTS
Trimax84 Themes – Coupon BFTR

While there are a total of 61 apps on sale, the developers are best known for particular apps you will definitely want to check out including:

Fabian Heuwieser is featuring LaterDude Pro which simply reminds you to call, SMS or email someone by creating a reminder in your calendar. Fabian also has TyperSpeed, VibandRing, WallpaperShuffle and BlinkWhileCall on sale as well.

Twinkler Software, is featuring AddOnis the “Swiss-Army Knife” of applications with integrated vibration options, LED management, Call Firewall, and Send To Contacts, Calendar, Memopad, or Tasks. Also on sale is their latest app WiFi Hero, which will automatically turn your BlackBerry’s WiFi on and off in the presence or absence of WiFi – thus saving battery life.

Toysoft is featuring PictureID which displays full screen picture caller ID and allows the user to assign different picture ID’s for different contacts. Also on sale is ProfilerPro, which automates scheduled sound profile switching and integrates with both the Calendar and AddOnis applications.

Trimax84 is selling the Elverado series for the Curve/Pearl/Storm devices. His newest series, Momentum, known as “The Theme in Motion” is compatible with the Tour, Bold (9000/9700), and 8900, and it’s also on sale.

© Matt Cameron aka W4LNUT for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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