CrackBerry Kevin, Shao128, Ryan Blundell, Adam Zeis @ DevCon BlackBerry DevCon 2011 has officially come to an end and the Crack team is back at home which means it's time to fire things up for a LIVE CrackBerry Podcast (with video) this afternoon to reflect on the events of this week. Who: Joining us for this one will be Adam Zeis, Chris Umiastowski, Bla1ze and yours truly. What: We'll talk about the show, what we saw, what we didn't see and everything in between. When: Tune in live at 3:30pm EDT / 12:30pm PDT today. We'll re-post the finished show later. Where: Tune in on the Crac... Read similar

The Blundell brood has been no stranger to the application line up from Zeebu Mobile. The last app we looked at was the ArtGo Colouring application for the BlackBerry PlayBook, well, my son had more of a look at it than I did. Zeebu Mobile recently released another “edutaining” application by the name of WordGo! Spelling. Made for BlackBerry smartphone, with or without a touch screen, WordGo! Spelling has a library of over 50 words ranging between 3 and 5 letters in length. The application uses images to first help the child determine the word and then learn to spell the word. Each lette... Read similar

Get from Point A to Point B with these BlackBerry apps! Welcome to the CrackBerry Guide to Taxi and Transit applications. If you thought your BlackBerry helped you while in transit only when you’re behind the wheel, then think again. I’m not talking about keeping entertained or catching up on email either. Before you hail a cab, or before you step off of the train, you can use BlackBerry applications to help you every step of the way. Well not every step; if you want a seat without gum stuck to it, you have to look for one yourself. I remember the first time I was introduced to the wonde... Read similar

One of the things that annoy me is *ring* oh, hold on. I’m getting a call. Hello? Sorry wrong number. Where was I, oh yes, so what annoys me is when you *ring*, just a second. Yes hello? No. No sorry. No I don’t want a sign up. Put me on your do not call list. Sorry about that. As you can probably tell it’s those types of calls that get under my skin. I’m talking about the unknown/private numbers that make your BlackBerry ring. Every time one of those sneaky calls come in, you are unsure if you should answer or not. Is it important? Is it an emergency? Is it an ex? Is it a telemarketer? T... Read similar

Word on the street is that China Mobile and RIM are currently piecing together plan rates for BIS. In other words, they are reportedly planning to expand BlackBerry service to individual users. In Guangdong, GoTone customers have had two plans made available to them, priced at 98 Yuan (Renminbi) and 108 Yuan (approximately $14.41 and $15.89 USD, respectively). Currently, enterprises act as BES wholesalers (unofficially) for individual users in some cities across the country. With BIS in place, customer will be able to pay for plans straight from China Mobile. read moreCrackBerry.com's fee... Read similar

On September 9th, 2010, filmgoers, critics and celebrities alike will ascend upon Toronto, Canada for the 35th annual Toronto International Film Festival. Over a 10 day span, attendees will be able to view hundreds of films shown on approximately 37 screens in downtown Toronto. Being one of the most esteemed film festivals in the world, the TIFF typically draws in a crowd of over a quarter of a million strong annually. The tiffapp, powered by mobile content experts Sweet Caesar, provides an excellent way to tie the big screen to your small screen. I must say, Sweet Caesar does deliver vi... Read similar

Hey folks, guess who has the reins on the roundup? Yee-haw! It���s been a pretty exciting week so far. We���ve seen multiple Canadian carriers finally announce when customers can pick up their Torch 9800. We���ve also seen the final reviews from our CrackBerry Idol hopefuls. Can it get any more exciting? But of course it can! This week we have 10 -one year subscriptions to Nobex Radio Companion up for grabs as well. Make sure you leave a comment to be entered into the draw. Have a great weekend buckaroos! Freebies of the Week: NY Times, Senomix timesheets, My-Mobile In Case You Mis... Read similar

Become the Teacher's Pet with these BlackBerry apps! Doesn���t it seem like I have a bad habit of pointing out what some people fear and dread? It���s not that I get any pleasure out of it (bah-hahahaa). Like it or not, it���s almost time for school. It���s a new year; a year full of possibilities, memories and accomplishments. For some the joy (or pain) starts with a trip to get school supplies. If I were you, I would hold off on the sighing, whining and shuffling of your feet while the shopping cart fills up. Sharing in the excitement with your parents will probably pay off; and I���ll ... Read similar

“Well, I made the duck blue because I'd never seen a blue duck before and I wanted to see one.” If you take a look back at our “What you may have missed this week” post from around Fathers Day, you can see the artwork my son drew for me. It’s amazing how those first few scribbles fill us with such pride; and sometimes confusion. “I thought it was a car..” “No, it’s a monkey.” Then comes the colouring; some focus so intensely on staying within the lines, others colour as if the picture just exploded. Either way, they are works of art and very fridge worthy. Zeebu Mobile, developers ... Read similar

Despite accepting – and even flaunting – my BlackBerry addiction, I *cough* always make sure to follow the rules of the road. That means Bluetooth Headset in ear and two hands on the wheel (most of the time). Speaking of which, are you reading this while driving?! For crying out loud, put your BlackBerry down and read it later! The rest of you, carry on. As I was saying, safe driving doesn’t end there, oh no Mr Leadfoot. Now while you may complain about speed traps, red light cameras and other Speed Racer deterrents, they are in place for a reason. Sure I get mad when traffic slows down to... Read similar