Tuesday, June 9, 2009

reQall - An Awesome Tool for Remembering Stuff

I have this installed both on my Blackberry and as a Firefox add-on. I liked it so much, I decided to splurge for the Pro version for a year. I am really happy with it, and am constantly learning new ways to use it.

reQall has several options to choose from - you don't need to have a Blackberry or an iPhone. You can use it via e-mail, IM phone, or web as well. The Pro version allows you to integrate your reQall reminders with your Outlook or Google calendar.

You can set up recurring reminders and shopping lists, and the Pro version allows you to organize them into categories or "Places". I have my Places set up as Home - Errands, Home - Tasks, Personal Errands, Work, Birthdays, Weight Watchers, etc. You can dictate an item by voice on your phone, and reQall will transcribe and add it to your list. The Standard version offers a multitude of features for free - pretty much the only things you can't do with Standard are integrate with your Outlook or Google calendar, and sort items into "Places".

There's so much you can do with it that I can't begin to describe it all here. The best way to find out is to visit the reQall website and see for yourself.
clipped from www.reqall.com
Remember what's important to you with reQall

reQall is a voice-enabled memory aid that seamlessly integrates your mobile phone, email, text messaging and IM into a powerful organizer, reminder system and productivity assistant. reQall lets you capture your ideas, tasks and commitments before you forget, and it proactively keeps you well-prepared and memory-strong.

Explore the pages below to see what you can do with reQall and learn how it integrates with the devices and programs you’re already using. See our comparison chart to learn about the two versions of reQall, Standard and Pro.

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Facebook 1.6 for Blackberry is here!

I just downloaded it for my crackberry a few minutes ago.
clipped from www.intomobile.com

Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry Available Tonight

480x360 facebook v16 profi Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry Available TonightWe had heard rumblings of Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry not long ago, and tonight it will be available. The biggest changes will be profile and wall viewing right from the app (no more fuddling around the mobile site), commenting on your friend feed right from the home screen, and a new slideshow format photo-viewing option.  Language support for Thai, Indonesian and European Portugese are also a go, if you happen to be in those neighbourhoods. Hit up blackberry.com/facebook for your update around 6 PM EST.

480x360 facebook v16 profi Facebook 1.6 for BlackBerry Available Tonight
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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Poynt for Blackberry

Need to find a pizza place nearby, or find out what's playing at the movies this weekend? Try Poynt!

Poynt is another really useful application that I've added to my Blackberry. It enables you to find nearby businesses based on either a location you've manually entered, your GPS location or cell-site locates when GPS is unavailable.

One of the features I've found very useful is the ability to add business listing details to your address book really easily and quickly. You can also look up nearby movie showtimes and, while I have not tried this personally, you can purchase movie tickets from your phone and get seating layouts and other theater info.

This is a very slick and professional-looking application and best of all, it's free!
clipped from www.mypoynt.com
Why Poynt: An Overview

At last, an easy to-use, all-in-one tool
to connect you with local businesses, retailers and events while you’re
on the go.

Think of Poynt as a mobile version of your local Superpages
or Yellow Pages that comes complete with maps – so you can pinpoint
nearby businesses, get contact info… and find out how to get there.

  • Available
    for BlackBerry® smartphones
  • Simple
    Over The Air (OTA) download at http://m.mypoynt.com
  • Absolutely
    free to add and use*
  • Use cell-site location, GPS or manual entry
    to search around your location
  • Customize your search settings with
    favorite and frequently searched locations
  • Think of Poynt as a movie guide
    at your fingertips, complete with show times, theater listings, plot
    summaries and trailers.

    Think of Poynt as your personal box office as
    you buy movie tickets instantly!


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    Tuesday, June 2, 2009

    Good Food Near You Blackberry Application

    This allows you to find the healthiest "fast food" options near you. You can also look up the same info on their website. You enter in your location, zip or nearby place of interest, and you'll get the healthiest fast food options, including specific menu items.

    Another one for us mobile food geeks!

    Free mobile app download for BlackBerry

    Use GoodFoodNearYou on your BlackBerry to find food choices and menu
    nutrition information for twenty restaurants near you. Download the app for
    free
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    For the Mobile Food Geeks Among Us

    I have this installed on my Blackberry, and I love it! It's a service of caloriecount.about.com, which is a great site for anyone looking for count calories. They have a database of nutritional information on thousands of foods!

    The mobile application provides nutritional info on the thousands of foods in their database. I have the WAP/Web version, which allows you to see the full nutritional info on your screen. I haven't tried the text version yet, but I love the WAP/Web application.

    Calorie Count Mobile


    Eating out? On the road? Take Calorie Count with you!

    Text Message Version







    Get calorie counts via text message

    Get Started





    Simply text message "food" and your search to the following number:

    432584 ("HEALTH" on most phones)



    - and we'll text message back the basic nutritional data. For example, try:


    food caesar salad
    food french fries
    food asparagus
    food anything!


    WAP/Web Version






    Get calorie counts via the web

    Get Started





    Start by typing the following link into your phone's browser:

    http://ccm.about.com



    The WAP/Web Version is great for detailed
    summaries of nutrition facts, good/bad
    points, and nutrition grades. Most cell
    phones are supported.


    Have a BlackBerry?

    Text "BB" to 432584 to get our quick access BlackBerry Application or find us in the App Store!

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