Work

Opera Releases Mini 6.5 For iOS, BlackBerry

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We looked at the Android release of Opera Mini 6.5 last month, but Opera has now updated its ultra-mobile browser with new versions for iOS, BlackBerry and Symbian phones.


November 1, 2011
Work

Australians Get Three Free BlackBerry Outage Compensation Apps

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Australian BlackBerry users seemed relatively unaffected by the recent outage which saw many European and some US BlackBerry users without mail services, but it turns out we still get the compensation. Between now and the end of December, BlackBerry users can download three free apps.


October 31, 2011
Communicate

Telstra Offering BlackBerry Bold 9900, Improves BIS Options

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Optus began selling the BlackBerry Bold 9900 back in August, and now Telstra is also on board with the BlackBerry 7-powered model. What’s particularly notable about this release is that Telstra is bundling BlackBerry Individual Service (BIS) with the phone, something it has been lax on doing for non-business customers with most recent BlackBerry releases.


October 21, 2011
Travel

PlayBook Roaming: Top Tablet Traveller Tips

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My week on the road in Europe with a PlayBook for the PlayBook Roaming experiment has proved fairly productive. Here are my top tips for getting the maximum value from a tablet on the road.


October 20, 2011
Travel

PlayBook Roaming: My Ebook Frenzy

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I always knew that the PlayBook would be a handy portable video player, and I anticipated using it for that when relaxing during the PlayBook Roaming experiment. What I didn’t fully realise until I started planning for the trip was how useful it would be as an ebook reader.


October 19, 2011
Travel

PlayBook Roaming: Choosing Between Devices

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So I’m on the road in Europe with a PlayBook, a Torch and a netbook. Which applications have proved the most compelling on each device? Our PlayBook Roaming series continues.


October 18, 2011
Travel

PlayBook Roaming: Taking It To The Bridge

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BlackBerry Bridge, which lets you access data from your BlackBerry on the PlayBook tablet, is one of the main distinguishing features of the PlayBook. What practical uses does it have on the road? Our PlayBook Roaming series continues.


October 17, 2011
Travel

Using The PlayBook As An Overseas Travel Companion

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Tablets have become a staple for business travel, but how can you use them best to complement the existing tech (PC and phone) you already travel with? To find out, I hit the road for a trip to Europe armed with a BlackBerry PlayBook to gain some practical experience.


October 6, 2011
Money

Optus Go Places Mobile App Offers Restaurant Discounts

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Fancy 20 per cent off at a nearby restaurant? Optus’ new Go Places app includes discount vouchers for “thousands” of restaurants — but the vouchers themselves aren’t free.


September 8, 2011
Communicate

Planhacker: Australian BlackBerry Deals September 2011

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There are new models on offer and changes afoot in the BlackBerry market. As our Business Travel Week continues, we round up all the current contract deals for BlackBerry handsets in Australia.