Google calendar sync for the Blackberry

Google calendar sync for the Blackberry
It looks like Google calendar will sync with the Blackberry mobile phones. I have not had a chance to try this out yet. It looks like a very interesting feature and some great benefits.

Has anyone else tried this out yet?

Google Calendar + BlackBerry = Love

All you BlackBerry users, rejoice: Google Calendar now syncs with BlackBerry. This comes just a couple of days after Google released a mobile updater that downloads a bundle of Google Mobile apps to your BlackBerry.



CNET notes that this is finally a good reason to ditch that dusty Exchange, but I know for a fact that companies that use Exchange find it hard to let go, so I guess this move by Google won’t put Microsoft out of this business just yet.

Google Mobile for the Blackberry - Google Freeware

Google mobile for the Blackberry

Google just keeps coming up with more great applications for the Blackberry. Here's a nice article from actionable on how to update your phone via their mobile service.

Google 411 looks very interesting but I've not had a chance to install it yet. Has anyone else given it a try?


Get All of Google Mobile on your Blackberry

Google has released a “mobile updater” for Blackberry devices that allows you to download all of the company’s mobile applications in one simple step. I gave it a try, and in reality, Gmail and Maps are the only services with downloadable applications, as the mobile site (mobile.google.com) itself is more of a portal for connecting you to all of the company’s different services.

google blackberry.

Nonetheless, some of the services linked to are super convenient. For example, the GOOG-411 link initiates a call to Google’s free 411 service, while the Google Docs link takes you to a nicely formatted site for viewing (but not editing) the documents you have uploaded. Additionally, Google Mobile Updater will keep you posted on new applications and updates to various programs.

Google Apps for the Blackberry - Google Freeware

Google Apps for the Blackberry

I love using the Google application for my Blackberry phone. It makes it so easy to stay in touch with what's going on around the world.

For example, Google maps has got me around the city and cities I've traveled to. In addition their search capabilities allows me to find phone numbers of businesses in specific areas I'm in. This is a must-have application.

What are some of your favorite applications from Google for the Blackberry?

Google Apps

Have you ever needed to check for an email that you're expecting, read an attachment, and respond to the message while you were away from your computer? Then you know how important mobile email can be. With Google Apps, BlackBerry® smartphone users can access their mail around town with a slick new Gmail application. Download the free application by browsing to http://m.google.com/a from the internet browser on your BlackBerry® smartphone. Within minutes, you'll be sending and reading messages, just like you can from a standard computer browser. It's fast, and allows access to your entire message archive. You can even open attachments, like Microsoft Word documents, PDF files and photos. This application is free from Google, but carrier charges may apply.

Free GoogleTalk for the Blackberry

Google talk to the Blackberry - Google Freeware

You can run GoogleTalk on your Blackberry mobile phone. Simply download the software and configure using your Gmail account.

Has anyone had a chance to try this on their Blackberry yet?

BlackBerry - BlackBerry Press Releases

Google Talk for BlackBerry, a version of the instant messaging application specifically designed for BlackBerry handsets, will allow users to send and receive instant text messages with other members of the Google Talk community, while on the go. Google Talk for BlackBerry extends the user experience of the popular desktop-based Google Talk instant messaging service to BlackBerry devices, allowing users to add, delete and rename contacts, know when their Friends are online and available, leave conversations and resume them later, copy conversation text into memory and even be notified when a message is being typed.

Google Talk for BlackBerry is easy and intuitive to use. After downloading Google Talk for BlackBerry, users can quickly sign in through their Gmail™ username and password, access their existing Google Talk contact lists, see which Google Talk Friends are online, and send and receive instant messages. The service is integrated with BlackBerry to allow for home screen notifications of new messages, integration of Google Talk instant messages in the BlackBerry Email™ inbox and quick access to the BlackBerry Calendar™ from Google Talk for meeting scheduling.

Use of Google Talk requires a Gmail account which can be obtained when invited by another Gmail user or by visiting https://www.google.com/accounts/SmsMailSignup1. Google Talk users may invite other Gmail users to their contact lists directly from their BlackBerry handset, just as they would from a PC.

Blackberry Freeware

Blackberry Freeware List
Here is a nice list from BlackBerry Freaks.

Enjoy!

Blackberryfreaks - blackberry freeware list

If you know what you need, you can find an alphabetic list with all our freeware below, if you don't know the software you are looking for by name, you can always have a look in our category view, here you will find all freeware ordered by categorie, including a small description.
categories: Games - Utilities - News/Communication - Office/Applications
Notice that all applications are absolutely Blackberry Freeware so no shareware or demos which you can only use for a couple of days.... if it isn't freeware, it isn't on the list.
Almorafiq
autolock
BBcalls
BBcorre

Skype on the Blackberry

Skype on your Blackberry

Now you can have the Skype client running in your Blackberry mobile phone from iSkoot. No need to miss those international calls in the longer.

iSkoot supports the following Blackberry phones:

• 7100
• 7200 7500
• 7700
• 8100 -- Pearl
• 8300 -- Curve
• 8700
• 8800

Check for your Blackberry Phone support here.


Here are the details from iSkoots website:

iSkoot Product FAQs | Life on the go.

What is iSkoot?


iSkoot is software for your cell phone that allows you to access the iSkoot network so that you can talk with your online buddies over the Internet anywhere you go.



Why do I need iSkoot software?


With iSkoot software you can take advantage of Internet telephony services without being tethered to your PC. iSkoot loads your Skype contact list right on your cell phone display screen, and with just a quick click of a button, you can call your contacts. All you pay for is air time on your mobile phone. You can also make international calls without paying those hefty long distance fees – Internet telephony charges will apply. Talk to anyone around the world for just a few cents a minute: from your cell phone!



What are the features and benefits of iSkoot software?


iSkoot brings the features of your internet voice service directly to your handset. Now you can be logged in–and see who else is logged in!–even when you're on the go. With iSkoot you can:

• Sign in automatically as a registered user
  
• See who is signed in and view their online status
  
• Manage your own online status
  
• Click to call a contact
  
• Click to chat with a contact
  
• Make low-cost calls to any phone number, anywhere in the world using SkypeOut
  
• See your SkypeOut credit balance
  
• Receive calls from Skype users
  
• Add or remove friends from your contact list
  
• Refresh your contact list automatically or on demand