inPulse – New Smartwatch for BlackBerry

Smartphones are now not just accessories but are already necessity gadgets that one must have to always stay connected.  Who doesn’t know of the iPhone and the BlackBerry and did nor hear about Google’s Nexus One?  For sure, smartphones have made our lives easier without having to bring separate cell phones and laptop computers when we go mobile.  But one company from Canada, Allerta, have pushed the technology a step further by putting some of the smartphone functions into a wrist watch.  The company branded the gadget as inPulse and could be the world’s first smartwatch.  Dummy models were shown at CES and features include support for displaying SMS, caller ID and yes, BlackBerry messages.  The inPulse though, is not a stand-alone device but an accessory gadget that will allow you to view information from your BlackBerry smartphone.  It is reasonably priced at $149 and the first batch of shipment is scheduled in February 2010.

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T-Mobile is Coming Out with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone

T-Mobile is launching the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone.  This unit is a follow on to the success of the original Bold model.  This is T-Mobile’s first 3G BlackBerry that comes with a 3.2 megapixels camera and a big screen display at 480 x 360 resolution.  Its size is the same as the BlackBerry Curve but is slimmer and lighter than the Bold.  It contains a trackball but the QWERTY keypad is smaller.  The Bold 9700 also features 3G Internet surfing and push email capabilities.  You get all of these features at amazingly low $199.99 if you lock a contract with T-mobile.

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Top 10 Most Important Blackberry Applications

One of the best things about being a Blackberry owner is all the great applications that you can get. Now people literally seem to have everything they need in their hands with their Blackberry. From doing updates on social networks to reviewing important documents for business or school your Blackberry can keep you completely up to date on all the things that are happing not only in your little world but the outside world as well. Here is a look at 10 of the latest, most important Blackberry applications out there for use.

The first application is a great media player called Xplayer. While Blackberrys do feature their own media players they do not suit everyone’s personal needs or wants so this media player is ideal for those who want something extra. This media player supports a plethora of media files including video files making it one of the more popular choices out there. The best part about this specific Blackberry application is that it is free!

The second on our list is the Google maps application. For most people at one point in their life or another, everyone needs a map. Now your directions are just a click away thanks to Google maps. Besides being great if you are in a bind and need directions it is also perfect for giving you traffic updates for those who need very clear, distinct directions you can get step by step or turn by turn directions.

BBWeather is our third choice for most important Blackberry applications. Ideal for those who are trying to plan their day’s activities around the weather, now you can stay up to date on whatever is happening. For those who are using their Blackberry while they travel this application also assists them by allowing users to set up different profiles for several different locations. With this application you can see what the weather is going to be like for up to 10 days from now. This Blackberry application is also free with is definitely a plus in today’s world where everyone is trying save money anywhere they can.

Next is the special application specifically for Facebook users. Blackberry understands what an important part of lives that Facebook has become. Facebook is a great way to keep up with friends, families, co-workers and former classmates. Now with this special application you are able to get updates delivered directly to your Blackberry home screen from your Facebook account. Now you can know at any time if you have new status updates or messages from your Facebook contacts. You are also able to update your status as much as you like, post pictures to your profile and write on your friends walls. You no longer need your home computer to get into your Facebook account.

For those who enjoy getting a good deal, Cellfire is the perfect application for you. Cellfire gives special codes that are for discounts at certain companies. Whenever you are looking for special discounts just let your Blackberry go out and look for the discounts and you will get several different offers. Many companies are participating with this application. This is another Blackberry application that is free.

If you are going to be doing a lot of international traveling whether it be for school or business you can benefit from WorldMate. This Blackberry application does cost a little bit under $100 a year but it comes with a number of great features such as a world clock to let you know what time it is in any part of the world you are interested in, as well as the ability to display information on flights. You are now able to see if your flight is going to be delayed or has been canceled altogether.

Users who want to have a one stop place to go to on their Blackberry to find out the latest news to stock prices Viigo is the perfect Blackberry application. Besides being able to give you all the latest news updates you might be interested in it is also another fantastic application that is free to use.

Tiny Twitter is number eight on our list of the most important Blackberry applications to have. Nearly everyone these days is tweeting. Now you can keep up with your friends’ updates or your favorite celebrities by having this special application. This Blackberry application comes with a number of great features and layouts that most users really enjoy having. You are able to do your status updates as well as respond to any of your friends. Most people find it so simple to use they just stick with Tiny Twitter rather than go with another type of Twitter application. This Blackberry application is also free to use which makes it even more of an attractive application for Blackberry users.

If privacy is a major concern when it comes to your Blackberry then Pattern Lock is a great option for you. Much like the title of this application you are able to actually lock your Blackberry by setting a specific pattern. There are many different options that come with this specific application. While this Blackberry application is not free, it is also not expensive either. It comes in at only $2.99 making a very affordable, wise investment especially for those who have kids who are always trying to play with their Blackberrys.

Last but certainly not least is QuickLaunch v2. This special application lets you launch any of your applications with basically two clicks of your buttons. This application is great for those who enjoy a lot of convenience when it comes to their Blackberry. This application has a free trial period and is then just $4.99.

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Smartphones or Cell Phones – Which To Buy?

There used to be a great divide between a smart phone and a cell phone. Now, with the continuing improvement of cell phones, there is a thin difference between them. Usually a smartphone is a gadget that is handled from a centralized service such as a blackberry.

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