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O2 Wallet Available for BlackBerry and Others

The mobile operator O2 has just launched a mobile payments app,O2 Wallet for BlackBerry, iOS and Android. O2 Wallet allows you to transfer up to £500 to any UK mobile number, with the money coming either from a linked bank account or from a pre-paid Visa card. Continue reading for details.

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Make inexpensive international phone calls with Jibtel BlackBerry App

New to the BlackBerry platform is Jibtel, which allows you to make inexpensive international phone calls from your BlackBerry providing you with savings of up to 90% on your bill without even using your mobile plan. Continue reading for features.

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RIM Launches New BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business! Get Started Today

Joining the Beta Zone revamp, comes a new subsite from RIM – BlackBerry Beta Zone for Business! Small, medium or large, the Business Beta Zone welcomes all businesses and startups. Continue reading for more.

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Poynt Named Best Overall Consumer App in the 2012 Mobile Merit Awards

If your’e unfamiliar with the Mobile Merit Awards, it recognizes companies, individuals and technologies that have shaped the global mobile industry. At this year’s Mobile Merit Awards, Poynt has been awarded for best overall consumer app.

“We are honored to have been selected as Best Overall Consumer App by the Mobile Merit Award judges. Winning for best overall app emphasizes our success at creating an engaging user interface, locating the most accurate data partners as well as providing a fast, reliable local search experience on multiple platforms,” said Andrew Osis, CEO of Poynt Corp. “We strive to continually put the user first and make sure they have the highest quality data available for mobile local search and recognition by industry peers highlights our success in reaching this goal.”

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Schedule SMS Text Messages with Text Scheduler

With Text Scheduler for BlackBerry, you can Auto-SMS at any specified time and date. Never miss a birthday wish, reminder or any special message that NEEDS to be delivered. Continue reading for features.

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Sun Cellular Launches Affordable BlackBerry Social and Data Plans

The Philippine mobile operator Sun Cellular has recently announced its newest BlackBerry promotion- BlackBerry Social and Data Plans. The plans start at at only P600 per month which gives you unlimited Sun-to-Sun calls and texts. The social plan includes unlimited BlackBerry Messaging (BBM), Facebook, Twitter and other Social Networking applications along with a free Curve 8520.

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Message Popups Lite – Customize calling screen and preview Incoming SMS and Emails

Looking for a free popup application for your messaging calling? If so, you might want to check out Message Popups Lite, which is new to the App World. Continue reading for features.

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Remote Desktop for BlackBerry PlayBook Now Available


Windows users, Remote Desktop for the PlayBook tablet has just been released over at the App World. Remote Desktop lets you access your windows’ computer files, applications and email directly from your BlackBerry PlayBook.

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BlackBerry 7.1 OS Now Available for BlackBerry Bold 9900 Customers in Singapore

Mobile subscribers in Singapore who are currently on BlackBerry Bold 9900 devices, you can now upgrade to OS 7.1. The new OS brings bug fixes along with battery saving mode and the new BlackBerry Tag feature which lets you take advantage of NFC. Continue reading for press release.

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Conference Guide for BlackBerry World 2012 Updates to Version 2.0

The 3rd party built Conference Guide for BlackBerry World 2012 app has just been bumped up to version 2.0 for BlackBerry smartphones. If you’re planning on attending BlackBerry World in less than two weeks, you can use this app as an ultimate guide to BB World 2012.

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