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We first reviewed Nobex Radio Companion just over a year ago now and it has proven to be a must-install BlackBerry app for music lovers, allowing you to listen to over 3000 radio stations around the world and see the playlist of over 2700 radio stations. If you’ve never downloaded it before, be sure to give it a go. The odds are good you’ll be glad you did.

In the video above, Gadi Mazor, CEO of Nobex Technologies, spends the first few minutes giving the low down on Nobex Radio Companion, but at ~3m44s the interview shifts gears a little bit. There’s some really interesting stuff in here not related to the Nobex app that you won’t want to miss! Gadi gives his thoughts comparing development for BlackBerry to iPhone and Android, takes a stroll down memory lane (Gadi was among the first ISVs developing for BlackBerry) and shares his feelings on touchscreen smartphones (which sounds a lot like CrackBerry Kevin each year when the Smartphone Round Robin rolls around). Definitely a great interview!

Download Nobex Radio Companion: You can download Nobex Radio Companion from the CrackBerry App Store (monthly subscription) or App World (free trial | annual subscription). 

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We first reviewed Nobex Radio Companion just over a year ago now and it has proven to be a must-install BlackBerry app for music lovers, allowing you to listen to over 3000 radio stations around the world and see the playlist of over 2700 radio stations. If you’ve never downloaded it before, be sure to give it a go. The odds are good you’ll be glad you did.

In the video above, Gadi Mazor, CEO of Nobex Technologies, spends the first few minutes giving the low down on Nobex Radio Companion, but at ~3m44s the interview shifts gears a little bit. There’s some really interesting stuff in here not related to the Nobex app that you won’t want to miss! Gadi gives his thoughts comparing development for BlackBerry to iPhone and Android, takes a stroll down memory lane (Gadi was among the first ISVs developing for BlackBerry) and shares his feelings on touchscreen smartphones (which sounds a lot like CrackBerry Kevin each year when the Smartphone Round Robin rolls around). Definitely a great interview!

Download Nobex Radio Companion: You can download Nobex Radio Companion from the CrackBerry App Store (monthly subscription) or App World (free trial | annual subscription). 

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry EMEA Alliance Summit 2009: Gadi Mazor talks about Nobex Radio Companion and Mobile Development

Following up our on-location live blog and podcast last week from the 2009 BlackBerry Alliance Summit in Rome, Italy, this week we’ll be posting up some video interviews captured at the event by our friend Ewan MacLeod of MobileIndustryReview.com and MobileDeveloper.com. Be sure to check both sites out!

First up is an interview with Tony Bristol of Multiplied Media, developers of the popular Poynt application for BlackBerry Smartphones. Poynt is an award-winning, all-in-one, local search service and is currently available on BlackBerry smartphones in Canada, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. At the 2009 Innovation Awards ceremony held at the event, Poynt went home as the winner of the Life on BlackBerry category. Congrats!

Download Poynt: You can download Poynt for free from the CrackBerry App Store, App World or by visiting http://m.mypoynt.com from your BlackBerry’s web browser.

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry EMEA Alliance Summit 2009: Tony Bristol talks about Poynt for BlackBerry Smartphones

These days concerns for parents are high when their children have mobile devices. With the release of Net Nanny Mobile today, some parents can plan to be one step ahead of technology now. By utilizing the Parental Control Dashboard offered by Net Nanny Mobile, parents can easily and effectively gain insight into their children’s mobile activities, as well as offering protection from the effects of device loss or theft. Net Nanny Mobile has some great features included with it.

Security

• GPS tracking using Google Maps.
• Remote device backup, lock, wipe and restore.
• Anti-virus and Anti-Malware scanning.
• Communication Control features for filtering of calls and text messages 

Monitoring

• View the content of Email, SMS and MMS messages on the phone.
• View all pictures taken, sent and received by the device.
• View logs of all voice conversations.
• View the complete address book and all applications installed on the phone.
• View phone location 24/7.

Quite a powerful set of features there for sure when used in the proper setting. Net Nanny Mobile is available now for only $29.99 on an annual subscription basis for once device and $14.99 for each device thereafter. Support and upgrades are free, and the next update will have internet browser filtering available as well.

• For More Information Check Out The Net Nanny Mobile Website>>

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Just a quick update of some official OS’ that popped up today. It looks like CBeyond has released OS 4.7.1.65 for the Tour 9630 (not a huge update, but a few clicks up from the latest Verizon and Sprint releases). Cosmote has also released OS 4.5.0.181 for the 8800, 8820 and 8100 as well. No new 5.0 love for any devices, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed across the board. Head over to the links below to download.

• Download OS 4.7.1.65 for the Tour 9630 >>
• Download OS 4.5.0.181 for the 8800, 8820 and 8100 >>

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Official Updates: OS 4.7.1.65 for the Tour 9630; OS 4.5.0.181 for the 8800, 8820 & 8100

  

It seems like more and more retailers are catching on to consumer’s mobile ways and are launching streamlined mobile sites. Crate and Barrel is the latest, and have launched an optimized site on the Usablenet platform that allows users to browse and purchase their full line of products from supported mobile devices. The site is automatically redirected when a mobile browser is detected and offers slimmed-down text navigation.

From the site you can sign into your Crate and Barrel account, view registries, save favorites, get customer service and more. I’m personally a big fan of mobile sites like this as I do most (if not all) of my shopping online, so what better way to shop than on the couch from my BlackBerry?

• Check out crateandbarrel.com from your mobile device>>

CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Crate and Barrel/CB2 Launches Mobile Site for the Holidays

The BlackBerry Storm 2 has arrived to try and save the BlackBerry touch screen reputation after a pretty disastrous Storm 1 entrance last year. I used a Storm 1 and can safely say that while I’m a huge fan of Research In Motion ’s (RIM) BlackBerry products (I’ve been a user since 2000), I was excited to see how RIM would jump into the touch screen Smartphone ring, and then immediately disappointed at the product I was holding in my hands.

It was laggy, buggy, kludgy, and the whole having to click the screen paradigm combined to make me feel like hurling it at the wall many times.

The BlackBerry Storm 2 is much better in many ways. It doesn’t lag, it has fewer bugs, and typing doesn’t feel as kludgly as before. You still have to click the screen, but even that has improved drastically.

So the question is, can this new improved touch screen BlackBerry survive in the corporate world? Can it handle the day-to-day work use and even enhance your existing BlackBerry experience? Finally, does it look professional enough to carry into the boardroom or courtroom?

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Storm2 for Enterprise Use Review

Research In Motion has made generally available BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 Service Pack 1. Most corporate environments running BES 5.0 have most likely already got Service Pack 1 installed already for their users. But just in case you were holding off, you can now head to the Research In Motion download site and grab your copy for IBM Lotus Domino and Microsoft Exchange. As always, Research In Motion has updated their knowledge base articles to reflect all the new changes and features as well.

• Check Out The Full Change Log Via The RIM Knowledgebase Today>>

CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 Service Pack 1 Now Available For Lotus Domino And Microsoft Exchange

It’s a sad day when someone says goodbye. Last week, I was informed by SimpleLeap Software that they were leaving the BlackBerry community. On November 29th was made official. We have reviewed all of their BlackBerry applications in the past; Cram, Appetite, TalkLater and Call Client. I have always been a huge fan of their work and this did come as a shock to me. I can honestly say that I will miss them and the applications they have brought us. What to know the reason? What will be the fate of their BlackBerry applications? Read the press release after the jump for more information.

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. SimpleLeap says goodbye to BlackBerry

It’s a sad day when someone says goodbye. Last week, I was informed by SimpleLeap Software that they were leaving the BlackBerry community. On November 29th was made official. We have reviewed all of their BlackBerry applications in the past; Cram, Appetite, TalkLater and Call Client. I have always been a huge fan of their work and this did come as a shock to me. I can honestly say that I will miss them and the applications they have brought us. What to know the reason? What will be the fate of their BlackBerry applications? Read the press release after the jump for more information.

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CrackBerry.com’s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. SimpleLeap says goodbye to BlackBerry