Online Only: New BlackBerry Curve gets 3G, will get OS6

by Sim Cheng Kai
05:20 PM Sep 21, 2010

Research in Motion (RIM) today announced that the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 - announced last month for the US; not to be confused with the Curve 3G 9330 which has slightly different specs - will be available in Singapore "in the coming weeks".

The 9300 is an update to RIM's entry-level but feature-complete BlackBerry Curve smartphone series that finally brings GPS and 3G to the table. Its specs include a 320x240 screen, a 624MHz processor, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 2-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, 256MB of internal storage as well as a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32GB. And like most handsets in the BlackBerry family, it is equipped with a full Qwerty keypad, an optical navigational trackpad, and shortcut keys on the left and right edges of the device.

What's unique about the Curve series is a set of media control keys at the top of the handset (Previous, Play/Pause/Mute, and Next keys) that makes accessibility a breeze.

The 9300 runs on BlackBerry OS5, but will be able to receive an update to OS6, which includes features like a revamped user interface, universal search that combs through the entire device, and a better web browser with support for HTML5, browser tabs, and text-wrapping. No concrete schedule as to when the OS6 update will drop - RIM representatives say it will be rolled out to devices on a carrier-by-carrier basis.

Price and availability details for the Curve 3G 9300 will be announced later.

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Phone, Grey (T-Mobile)

http://www.todayonline.com/Tech/EDC100921-0000183/Online-Only--New-BlackBerry-Curve-gets-3G,-will-get-OS6

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Top 5 free productivity apps in Singapore from BlackBerry App World

Top 5 free productivity apps in Singapore from BlackBerry App World

05:55 AM Jun 25, 2010

1. Lookout Mobile Security

Description: This app provides mobile antivirus, backup and a quick way to locate your missing device.



2. Call Control Trial

Description: Blocks telemarketing and spam calls automatically.



3. Forward Reply and Edit

Description: This app lets you edit emails you forward or reply to others.



4. gwabbit

Description: gwabbit automatically scans incoming emails, finds contacts, and transforms them into contact records within your BlackBerry address book.



5. Email-Sms sender Announcer

Description: Busy driving? This app reads out the name of the sender for the emails and text messages that you receive.

http://www.todayonline.com/Tech/Mobileapps/EDC100625-0000053/Top-5-free-productivity-apps-in-Singapore-from-BlackBerry-App-World-

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More devices set to Skype

ALL ANDROID phones will be able to make free 3G voice calls through Skype by the end of the year, Internet communications company Skype announced at CommunicAsia on Tuesday.

Skype is a peer-to-peer software that allows users to make video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files.

Previously, only the Apple iPhone and selected models of Android, Symbian and BlackBerry phones have this capability. Three Sony Ericsson Symbian^1 smartphones — the Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro — joined the list this week. However, two-way Skype video calls through 3G will remain exclusive to the Nokia Maemobased N900 handset for now.

Skype’s general manager (Mobile) Russ Shaw said that Skype is working with handset makers and telcos to ensure smooth 3G video-calling experience before this functionality is rolled out to other devices, such as the iPhone 4.

“We would love to be part of Face- Time,” said Mr Shaw, referring to the video-call function of iPhone 4.

“As Apple has said, it will initially let iPhone 4 users call each other on WiFi ...Hopefully, we can work with Apple to leverage Skype’s user base.”

Starting next Monday, Panasonic Viera Cast-enabled TV owners will also be able to make free Skype voice and video calls over WiFi using a Panasonic USB communication camera (price unavailable). Skype-enabled LG and Samsung HD TVs are slated to come later this year.

Sim Cheng Kai

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Mobile app of the week

Mobile app of the week

Lookout

by Hedirman Supian

Updated 03:30 PM Jun 11, 2010

Available on Windows, Android and BlackBerry phones, free mobile app Lookout could very well be a lifesaver. This all-in-one app takes care of security, backups, and protects your smartphone against viruses.

Apart from your contacts, it can backup pictures, documents, call history, text messages, audio and video files.

If you misplace your phone, you can log in on the web and locate it. You can even choose to wipe out the data on the phone or make it emit a very loud siren (it's quite attention-grabbing) remotely.

You'll need to download the app from the web (at www.mylookout.com) and install it on your device but registration and setup is easy-peasy.

Lookout is highly recommended and a must-have. Hedirman Supian

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Mobile app of the week

by Hedirman Supian

Updated 03:30 PM Jun 11, 2010

Available on Windows, Android and BlackBerry phones, free mobile app Lookout could very well be a lifesaver. This all-in-one app takes care of security, backups, and protects your smartphone against viruses.

Apart from your contacts, it can backup pictures, documents, call history, text messages, audio and video files.

If you misplace your phone, you can log in on the web and locate it. You can even choose to wipe out the data on the phone or make it emit a very loud siren (it's quite attention-grabbing) remotely.

You'll need to download the app from the web (at www.mylookout.com) and install it on your device but registration and setup is easy-peasy.

Lookout is highly recommended and a must-have. Hedirman Supian

http://www.todayonline.com/Tech/EDC100611-0000063/Mobile-app-of-the-week

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