We have just released this new beta version of TaskMailer which can be used for free by anyone who is interested. It comes with a lot of new features as well as some bug fixes. All current beta testers should have received a notice via email already. Thanks a lot for your feedback and support in this!
New features since version 1.2.0:
Even slimmer design than version 1.1.0.
Task can now be mailed out with just 2 clicks.
Everything is in one screen (makes it faster to use); categories are wrapped up.
EMail address can be entered directly; sending will be done in background.
Font size is adjustable.
Bug fixes: priority handling fixed, due date time issue (1h difference) fixed.
I just read a nice article about the quarter’s numbers of MicroStrategy at IBN which also mentioned the BlackBerry compatibility:
Latest Release of MicroStrategy 8(TM) Software
The latest release of MicroStrategy 8 software was made generally available on July 18, 2008. The new release offers enhancements to MicroStrategy Mobile(TM), MicroStrategy Integrity Manager(TM), and integration with SAP BI. In addition, MicroStrategy now offers interactive reporting and analysis on the Apple(R) iPhone(TM).
The new MicroStrategy 8 release offers a broad range of user-friendly features to MicroStrategy Mobile. MicroStrategy Mobile users can now access a host of new data views for dashboards and reports on their BlackBerry(R) smartphones. Users can reformat reports and save the formatting changes to share with other mobile users. In addition, reports can be displayed incrementally on the BlackBerry, which gives users greater speed in viewing exceptionally large reports.
So I did some research on the whole MicroStrategy products and the features you can use with your BlackBerry. MicroStrategy Mobile is well-suited to meet the BI needs of a broad range of mobile workers:
An executive from a large financial services company monitors the organization’s top financial metrics and makes time-sensitive decisions that impact the company’s bottom line while out of the country.
A retail buyer accesses merchandise sales data to determine what is selling and not selling in specific stores to support purchasing and inventory reallocation discussions with store managers.
A pharmaceutical salesperson reviews the latest market share reports, prescription sales, and inventory data to prepare for sales calls.
A manufacturer’s field technician provides enhanced customer service on-site by checking the customer’s historical service record and product availability before scheduling a follow-up service call.
A marketing executive from a Fortune 500® company evaluates the latest marketing campaign analytics while meeting with the advertising agency to make key decisions on future marketing expenditures.
It was so good that the manufacturer contacted me and asked if I would want a free device because I wrote such a nice review. Well, of course I said “Yeah man!”
Though I already have the black one with an orange stripe (seems to be kind of limited as they don’t have this anymore) I could use another one as well to charge my BlackBerry and my Bluetooth GPS receiver at the same while I am hiking or biking and tracking my GPS positions.
The new Solar Charger they sent me is black as well but it comes with a nice grey stripe. So it doesn’t have this “limited feeling” but who cares… Anyway, I thought it might be a nice thing to just post some unboxing photos of this one. So here they are:
That’s how the original box looks like.
Fancy layout inside
Everything in there: extension cord, power adapter for charging the solar charger’s battery in an emergency at your power plug, adapters for all supported phones (incl. BlackBerry, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, SonyEricsson).
Solar Charger connected to my BlackBerry Curve 8320.
Solar Charger connected to my old BlackBerry 8700v.
I decided to make a serious real life testing with the old BlackBerry 8700v. I am gonna flatten the battery (actually just play around until the battery is empty) and then charge it completely from scratch. So we can see how long that takes. Stay tuned for this new article and subscribe to our free blog feed!
We are currently in talks to run a huge give away promotion with one of our partners. This will be more than a bargain or free download!
So it is better to subscribe to our blog feed (for free of course!) or just enter your email address below to get it pushed onto your BlackBerry for being always up-to-date on the most recent BlackBerry articles from BlackBerryInsight! It’s better not to miss that …
There is going to be a new TaskMailer version released very soon. The beta program is running for more than a month now and the program was very reliable since the beginning.
Here is the official description and feature list of the program’s latest version 1.1.0:
TaskMailer is a small program which allows you to create and email a task (todo) in the fastest way you can imagine. The current features include:
Compatible with desktop task applications including but not limited to Microsoft® Outlook®, iCal®, Entourage®, and more.
Email a task anyone!
Optional: save the task in your BlackBerry’s internal task database.
Task preferences which can be entered: name, priority, status, due date, category / categories, notes.
Fast access: by assigning one of the BlackBerry’s softkey to TaskMailer the program is accessible with just one click. More here.
New beta version 1.1.0 features:
Slimmer design.
Task can now be mailed out with just 3 clicks.
Everything is in one screen (makes it faster to use).
All settings are saved for convenience (status, priority, due date, categories, save to BlackBerry, iCal or vCal format).
Hotkey (ENTER) to send a task quickly.
vCal attchments are now attached as “vcal.vcs” file instead of using “vcal.ics”.
While it is in beta stage it is free to use this application. I guess, all beta testers will also get a huge discount on this nice app once it is released to public. However, beta version 1.2.0 will come to public soon, so this will be very interesting!
[...]The new Digg mobile site isn’t necessarily an iPhone app–it just looks cooler on the iPhone than the Blackberry. Upgraded features for Digg’s new mobile version include multiple views of popular stories, improved usability for surfing between stories, and faster page loads.[...]
I have made a screenshot with my BlackBerry Curve 8320 using the WiFi network here to browse their site. It looks actually pretty nice and is very easy to use. If you want to know more about Digg check out the nice and nearly complete wikipedia article: Digg at Wikipedia
So if you want to check it out point your BlackBerry browser to: http://m.digg.com
Stupid question, I know. But the guys at Computerworld Mobile & Wireless wrote:
One of the biggest stories behind the release of the iPhone 3G — and the iPhone 2.0 firmware update for first-generation iPhones — was the inclusion of features designed for use in business environments. While many analysts and enterprise users have argued in recent weeks about whether the iPhone can replace Research In Motion’s BlackBerry as the prevailing smart phone for business, little has been said about the tools and processes that Apple offers systems administrators to actually deploy and manage iPhones at work.[...]
I don’t think the BlackBerry can be replaced by the iPhone. What do you think? Please leave a comment if you feel you want to share your thoughts with us
There is a new application on the market for your BlackBerry® Wireless Handheld which automatically forwards your SMS text messages to your email mailbox. Pretty simple and small but still useful app.
“Cram is an application that allows a user to create, import, share, and study for tests on the go, using their mobile device.” … they say.
Features
Cram is easy to use.
Keep your brain sharp on any subject you want with Cram’s easy-to-use interface.
Test yourself and get your results on the go!
Cram checks your answers instantly and even displays a grade for your tests.
Keep track of your progress.
Cram tracks each result of your tests and keeps a history of your test scores.
Identify your trouble areas.
Cram logs exactly which questions you answered incorrectly and how you answered them. This can save you time by allowing you to focus on problematic test areas.
Upload tests online and import it to your phone.
After you’ve created your test in plain text format, Cram allows you to simply upload your test in two easy steps online.
Create test on your phone.
Need options, don’t have access to a computer or the Internet? Create a test easily and instantly using Cram on your mobile device.
Cram has no limits.
Cram allows you to create as many tests and questions as your phone can store. Use Cram each semester by simply deleting tests you no longer need from your phone.
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[...]The new Digg mobile site isn’t necessarily an iPhone app–it just looks cooler on the iPhone than the Blackberry. Upgraded features for Digg’s new mobile version include multiple views of popular stories, improved usability for surfing between stories, and faster page loads.[...]
“Cram is an application that allows a user to create, import, share, and study for tests on the go, using their mobile device.” … they say.
