FREE Flashlight App for BlackBerry: FlashOn

I have a Javelin 8900 and usually use the video camera light as a flashlight. It works very well and is surprisingly bright. The only problem with this is that the video light is always set to on so I don't have to fiddle with settings when in the dark to have a flashlight. Then when I want to take a video without the light, I have to change it back...anyway, its kinda annoying.

Enter FlashOn! Its a simple app that works with all BB's running OS 4.2 or higher. I just tested it on 5.0.0.238 and it works great. If you don't have a flash/video light you can use the LED or screen to light the way.

Here are some of the features:

• If you have a flash/video light, it will automatically use that
• For the LED you can choose between: Off, White, Blue, Orange or Green.
• Set it to turn off automatically from between 1 minute to never
• Option to cover up the camera
• There are 30 screen colors to choose from. Coral, Fuschia, Gold, Lavender, Magenta...take your pick. (Kinda weird there are so many colors? Just me?)
• A cool icon so you can put it right on your homescreen

I have my LED set to blue, covered the camera, automatic shutdown at 2 minutes and the screen is set to black...as tempting as Light Cyan was.

You can get FlashOn for free here: http://software.crackberry.com/product.asp?id=52120&n=FlashOn

Free Location Based Search, Poynt Has Been Updated

For those of you who are already using Poynt, this isn't huge news. But I always like to stay on top of the latest updates and releases for my favorite apps. Poynt is in my top 5 for sure. The movies search is great and I also like the reverse lookup feature that allows you to lookup who called you using just a phone number.

The weather is integrated on the home screen and the mapping has been updated to support Google maps. Here are a few changes in this release:

• Navigation (as opposed to map only) from current location to destination using BlackBerry Maps or Google Maps
• Date/time stamps for fuel prices (works in US only)
• Ability to turn weather on/off
• New interface (released for non-touchscreen devices with v1.5.2.36) now available for Storm/Storm2 (according to another forum post)

You can get the latest release at App World or OTA directly from their site here: http://m.mypoynt.com/ota

SmrtGuard-Free! Now Available With Great Features!

SmrtGuard is a VERY useful application that I tried out in the beta stages when it was totally free with all features enabled. I loved the backup and restore features and especially the ability to track and/or find my BB. There are so many great features. I am surprised they decided to roll out a free version. Here is what you get for $0.00:

• Find my BlackBerry
• Remote Data Wipe
• Remote Listen (Remote Call Fwd) - Yes, you can remote call fwd your BlackBerry to another number in case you left it at home!
• Add a Loved-one as a tracker (have your loved one get SmrtGuard, and add yourself so you can track each other) -> aka the Valentine's Day gift of trust :)
• Personal Guardian and SIMCard Guardian

Get it here: http://www.smrtguard.com/Main?module=Root&action=directDownload

CB Holiday 2 Theme. Updated and Still Free!

My favorite theme has been updated. I still can't believe its free. I have seen hundreds of themes and this one blows every one out of the water; free AND paid!

Its very fast. Super clean. And looks great. Plus its now available for lots more devices! Check it out here: http://software.crackberry.com/productMobile.asp?id=44835&rate=5.

I HIGHLY recommend it.
Sent from my BlackBerry 8900 Javelin.

Berry Holiday 2.0. Amazing Free Theme From Crackberry and Zach the ZMan

I highly recommend checking out this great theme. I just installed it and I may never change my theme again.

I am very picky when it comes to themes and this one totally exceeded my expectations. The homescreen looks very clean and uncluttered. There are three hidden docks. Two of which are fully customizable. To access them scroll up or down.

This theme will be on my Javelin long after the stuffing is gone!

Thanks CB and Zach the Zman! Merry Christmas!

Download the theme here:
http://software.crackberry.com/productMobile.asp?id=44835&rate=5

It is compatible with newer BB's running 4.6, 4.7 and 5.0 software.
Sent from my BlackBerry 8900 Javelin.

BlackBerry Data Is Down!

UPDATE: The outage was cause by newer versions of BBM. Particularly 5.0.0.55 and 5.0.0.56. There is a new version available that supposedly fixes everything. Get it here on your BB browser: www.blackberry.com/messenger

I noticed something weird going on earlier today with my BlackBerry Messenger. I wasn't getting the usual delivered and read notifications.

I tried rebooting, switching connection types and fervent prayer, but nothing was working. So I called BB technical support and sure enough, its not just me having problems. There is a prerecorded message after you get transferred to tech support that says they are having problems with their data service and are working on a solution.

I have done a bit of research and they are saying it could be fixed in anywhere between 3hrs and a DAY. Not cool. I'm paying for a data plan and expect to be able to use it anytime.

I hope I wake up tomorrow with many many messages signifying the end to this madness. The sweet sound of my notifications will bring tears to my eyes for sure. Or I will wake up to complete silence and isolation and wallow in despair.

Berry Christmas everyone!
Sent from my BlackBerry 8900 Javelin.

WeatherEye 2.0 For BlackBerry Now Available

There's a new all seeing eye out there. Weathereye is my weather app of choice. Very simple and great looking. Version 2.0 adds a new look, hourly forecasts, maps, and a send to friend feature.

Right now, its only available for non-touch screen berrys.

Get it here: http://betatesting.pelmorex.com/BBerry/WeatherEyeBeta.jad
Sent from my BlackBerry 8900 Javelin.