Facebook for BlackBerry updates to v2.0.0.45

Facing App freezing and News Feed update issues on your Facebook for BlackBerry? Not any more, a new version is released which addresses the issue of the application freezing and the News Feed not refreshing. Facebook v2.0.0.45 for BlackBerry is now available for download, it can be downloaded from here.

Thanks @joshibhuvi.

Getit launches its local search app on BlackBerry

Getit, India’s information search service has launched its local search app on the Blackberry. This new Application makes the searching for your favourite pizza or multiplex easy and instant by providing access to search information anytime and anywhere on your Blackberry.

The Application provides an appealing user experience via a rich, interactive and graphical interface. It also has various features such as it can auto detect your current location using GPS, it can provide  quick links to top/popular categories, it can refine your search based on attributes and location, it can show interactive maps with directions, it can call any business with a single click/tap, can share businesses via email & SMS and a lot more.

The App can be directly downloaded for free from either the Blackberry store over here or by just visitng www.getit.in.

RIM launches BlackBerry Messenger 6

Research in Motion has announced the launch of BlackBerry Messenger version 6 which provides support for "BBM connected" apps, allowing users to easily interact with each other from within the BBM connected app.

BBM connected apps integrate the popular functionality of the BBM service and offer users the ability to interact with their friends from within the app itself. For example, with a BBM connected game app, users can invite their BBM friends to join them in a game and then chat with one another in real time while the game is being played – without ever leaving the game app.

Some of the additional functionality users can expect to see with BBM connected applications include the ability to:

• Share app experiences with friends - When a user discovers a great new BBM connected app, they can instantly let their friends know about it. Users can simply select a BBM contact directly within the BBM connected app they are using.
• Have a BBM chat within apps - Users can simply pull up their BBM contact list directly from within the BBM connected app and start chatting.  For example, the functionality can enable everything from enhanced social game play to collaboration through productivity apps.
• Discover apps through friends – Users can also discover new apps by viewing the list of apps that are posted to a BBM friend’s profile. They can also click on an app within the list, and instantly download it from BlackBerry App World.

The new BBM 6 will available soon on the BlackBerry App World.

Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 brings in new features

The v2.0 of the Facebook app for BlackBerry will finally leave the beta stage and be official very soon. The new version of the app will be bringing some exciting features to make your Facebook experience on your BlackBerry handset even better and intuitive. The Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0 app features a complete user interface makeover and will be available for BlackBerry OS 5 devices and above.

Brand New User Interface: The UI of the app has been totally changed which includes a new navigation grid and a notifications bar that borrows from the BlackBerry 6 “Today View”, plus Messages, Friend Requests and Chats all in one location.

Facebook Chat: Finally the Facebook Chat is fully integrated with the BlackBerry smartphone and you can start a conversation within the app or from the Messages app on your smartphone. You’ll be notified of new chat messages even when you’re not using the Facebook app.

Improved News Feed: You can scroll effortlessly through your Facebook News Feed and now you have the ‘More’ button (+) to ‘Like’ or add a comment to a post. The enhanced publisher functionality allows you to post photos to your Wall, add an update, or check in to a Facebook Place right from the News Feed.

Enhanced Profiles:The new Profile interface now provides Wall, Info, and Photos tabs for an even better browsing experience. New to v2.0 is the ability to view key information on Profiles and Pages, such as contact info, basic info like birthdays, hometown and relationship status, and likes and interests. Plus, you can discover which friends you have in common with another user with the Mutual Friends feature. You can also now view a user’s Friends List from their Profile if their privacy settings permit this.

Core Integration with your BlackBerry smartphone: The Facebook for BlackBerry smartphone v2.0 app is integrated everywhere you expect it to be, like your BlackBerry Message list, BlackBerry Contacts, BlackBerry Calendar, BlackBerry Browser and even the BlackBerry Messenger. You can share Facebook posts with BBM contacts and invite friends to BBM when you come across a PIN posted on Facebook.

Here’s a quick video showing the new Facebook app in action.

The new version of the app will be available soon so keep a lookout for it on the BlackBerry App World.

Ticketmaster v2.0 Beta for your BlackBerry

Love going to gigs and live events? Well the Ticketmaster app on the BlackBerry will keep you informed on the latest shows happening around you. The app is in Beta state and you can download it from the BlackBerry Beta Zone.

BlackBerry introduces BlackBerry Mobile Voice system

BlackBerry has launched Mobile Voice System (MVS) 5.1 with voice over Wi-Fi calling. This connection system allows calls to be transferred between networks, further enhancing employee connectivity.

BlackBerry MVS provides the opportunity for unique cost savings by unifying the broad array of voice hardware into single handheld devices. Full control of the connection – as well as managing incoming and outgoing calls – rests with the company, and comes complete with a variety of options and settings for administrators. BlackBerry MVS was designed to: boost productivity, enable IT groups to manage calls, allow employees to remain easily connected to the organization without the need for a desk phone, and to deliver overall value through increased mobility and connectivity.

For more click here.

BlackBerry Travel App for India now available

BlackBerry Travel app provides BlackBerry smart phone users with an all-in-one integrated tool to plan, book, manage and share travel activities quickly and easily. This app is now available for Indian consumers.

The app offers push notifications and integration of travel itineraries and flight status updates into the BlackBerry Calendar.  When a new booking confirmation or itinerary arrives in the user’s email inbox, the BlackBerry Travel app is automatically updated with the relevant itinerary details. With the BlackBerry push technology, the BlackBerry Travel app can keep users informed and in control of their itineraries by monitoring flight statuses and promptly providing notifications about changes to their flight information. The app can even identify potential omissions or scheduling concerns with the itineraries, such as missing accommodations or timing conflicts, and provide users with suggestions.

The BlackBerry Travel app also brings together tools that travellers might need while planning on the go, including:

• Hotel booking
• Currency converters
• Weather forecasts
• Local search functionality

The BlackBerry Travel app is at a beta stage and is available free of cost. Visit http://www.blackberry.com/in/travel for more.

Spice Labs registers over 10 million app downloads on BlackBerry App World

Spice Labs announced that its portfolio of mobile applications has crossed the 10 million downloads on the Blackberry App World. Spice Labs is a Mobile App developing team courtesy of Spice Mobiles and has been providing with apps and services since it started in the year 2007. Their apps portfolio on BlackBerry App World includes applications in the category of casual games and kids learning.

Twitter App for Blackberry v1.1 is now out

The official Twitter for BlackBerry smart phones v1.1 application has been released and is out for download from the Blackberry App World. The app includes new features like adding a location to your Tweets and Push @Mentions through Tweet Location. Tweet Location enables you to pinpoint your location in a neighbourhood and include it in your Tweets. The new app also includes updated graphics that reflect the new look of the Twitter brand and a streamlined layout of the Add Photo and Add Location icons on the Home screen.

Also there is support for the following additional languages:
•    Simplified Chinese
•    Traditional Chinese
•    Polish
•    Czech
•    Thai

So people, start tweeting on your Blackberry devices.