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iPad 3G remains completely sold out at US Apple retail stores

Joe — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:10:00 +0000

Checks with 50 Apple retail stores found that the iPad 3G remains completely sold out in the U.S. weeks after its release and 7 days ahead of the device’s international launch

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Twitter Goes Down Under With SMS Support for Australia

Joe — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:39:50 +0000

Twitter just announced they’ve partnered with mobile provider Telstra to provide SMS Twitter support in Australia. As is typical, receiving notifications is free, with standard text message rates applying for sending tweets via SMS.

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BlackBerry Cool roundup for the week of December 14th

Joe — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:02:59 +0000

It has been a busy week here at BlackBerry Cool but next week will probably be very laid back due to the holidays. Here is a roundup of the posts you may have missed: News RIM official Twitter application semi-confirmed BlackBerry App World launches in Australia and New Zealand Turkcell and RIM announce the BlackBerry Curve 8520 in Turkey BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.0.55 official and ready for download (now version .56) Grab your free holiday wallpapers from MyBlackBerry Bell Mobility to sell the BlackBerry Curve 8530 on Boxing Day WIND Mobile to offer prepaid BlackBerry Bold 9700 Save the Date: BlackBerry Developer Day at Mobile World Congress Create a Custom Holiday BlackBerry Wallpaper on Facebook Jim Balsillie announces partnership with China Telecom RIM has isolated and resolved the BIS outage Sprint launches the BlackBerry Curve 8530 RIM Explains How the BlackBerry Trackpad Works Apps SmrtClipboard is a simple and helpful clipboard for your BlackBerry Total Control video surveillance from your BlackBerry half off Epic Applications updates Call Blocker Pro and gives discount Zenprise introduce a User Health Check enhancement to MobileManager Classique BlackBerry theme keeps it minimalist and inexpensive First Orion launch PrivacyStar to block telemarketers and report offenders UPS announce BlackBerry app for shipping, quotes and tracking Visible Vote updated to version 1.5 with more democratic features Hockey Scores for BlackBerry updated to version 1.5 with more stats MapQuest release MapQuest 4 Mobile with support for older BlackBerrys KOBO and Borders Group launch eBook service for BlackBerry ScanLife barcode reader for BlackBerry now includes UPC/EAN codes BeejiveIM for BlackBerry updates to version 2.0 and goes on sale PayPal announce free Send Money app for BlackBerry WIN7Like BlackBerry theme for a Windows experience EzBillMaker for bills, quotes and expense reports now on App World FlightView lets users track flights and manage flight plans Mobile Checkbook version 4.0 helps you manage your finances Loopt now available for the BlackBerry Storm and Storm2 Fun and addictive BlackBerry game SmrtZodiac Leaks OS 5.0.0.411 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000, Curve 8900 and 8520 OS 5.0.0.303 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 The BlackBerry Pearl 9100 vs the Pearl 8130 pictures Verizon BlackBerry Tour2 9650 aka Essex pictured Other Review: Nao Symphony – Play music wirelessly from your BlackBerry over WiFi The OS 5 Boot Test: Storm2 vs Storm 9530 vs Bold 9700 vs Bold 9000 Rumor: New Business Category Expected from App World in 2010 BlackBerry Tip: Using Autotext Macros to Display a Time Stamp

BlackBerry App World Launches In Australia & New Zealand

Joe — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:08:17 +0000

It’s been long awaited by many that I know who live in Australia and New Zealand but finally, Research In Motion has delivered BlackBerry App World. Folks in Australia and New Zealand can now download and install BlackBerry App World to their BlackBerry smartphones which of course, brings with it many other applications. No having to look for work arounds once things are fully up and running

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Awesome Visualization of Social Media Usage Around the Globe [Infographic]

Joe — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:33:02 +0000

Want to know how many people are microblogging in Australia? Or uploading photos online in Brazil? Or writing blogs in the Netherlands

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Find Movies Playing Nearby With Google Mobile Search

Joe — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:36:46 +0000

Want to find out what’s playing in theaters near you? Or you just want to check out the latest movie trailers?

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Apple challenges new Woolworths logo

Joe — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Attorneys for Apple have begun a legal response against the largest supermarket chain in Australia over a logo the electronics company says is too similar to its own iconic trademark. Woolworths Supermarkets announced in August 2008 that it would revamp its corporate branding strategy ( PDF ) with a new logo, among other changes. The Australian company has steered clear of mentioning apples in relation to its new mark, claiming the stylized ‘W’ was been paired with “an abstract leaf symbol” to represent fresh food.

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Google Wave: The Wait Is Almost Over

Joe — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:17:47 +0000

Google’s anticipated real-time communication platform launches in less than 24 hours. That’s right, we’re talking about Google Wave

Vodafone to sell Apple’s iPhone in UK, too

Joe — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:00 +0000

Vodafone has reached an agreement to sell the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the U.K. and Ireland, an announcement that came just a day after Orange revealed it would also sell the handset

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