Recently I switched from a Palm Treo to a Blackberry Curve because it offers functionality that helps me stay connected when my laptop is closed, I’m on the road, etc. It definitely offers more than the iPhone and Palm for business applications. A few of my finds (thanks to some friends) that I think are useful enough to share with others.
Opera Mini 4.1
Mini technology
Opera’s mobile software uses a remote server to pre-process Web pages before sending them to your phone. Web content is compressed to reduce the size of data transfers, enabling fast browsing experience at low costs even on simpler phones.
Yet another great offering from Opera, a mobile web browser that doesn’t reconstitute web pages, or force you to see the “mobile” versions of a website. Like the Safari for the iPhone, it actually lets you see the whole web page as it was intended to be viewed. It also features a fast browsing experience, css support, shortcuts and more.
Here is a quick video:
TellMe
TellMe is a free service from Microsoft that combines GPS (or preset location if not activated or concerned with big brother) and search for finding what you are looking for from your phone. It offers more than just a quick and easy way to find caffeine from the nearest Starbucks including a phone number, directions from wherever you are and even a map function to see where it relates to your location.
It has a few preset information functions as well:
- Movies
- Sports
- Weather
- News
- Stocks
- Travel
- Entertainment
Internet + Telephone
TellMe combines the passion of people, the innovation of the Internet, the potential of voice technologies, the unprecedented transformation of the phone, plus a few new ideas.
It is really useful, still being new here in Cleveland, I have used it to find what I am looking for and I look forward to using it on the road. I will let you know if it isn’t all that it seems.
If you want more information or download it for your Blackberry, go to TellMe. Currently it is available for select phones on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. You can also access this service, also for free, without having to download to your phone by calling 1-800-555-TELL.
Gmail for Mobile
If you are a Gmail user, I would recommend Gmail for mobile for keeping up with your email:
Need to get caught up on your Gmail? Try Gmail for mobile. Keep your conversations going and get to any message you want - anywhere you are - for free.
- Smooth and responsive user interface
- Powerful shortcut keys and intuitive menus
- Search and find any Gmail message
Here is a quick video:
Find out more about Gmail for mobile here.
Do you have any tips for new functions, software or such, let me and everyone else know by commenting below.
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Scott 07.22.08 at 6:23 am
Good list-I’ve been tempted to buy the Curve for awhile, but tempted to just wait for the Blackberry Bold. Plus TellMe was a real quality find, thanks a ton.
David 07.27.08 at 12:47 am
Thanks for the tip on the mobile gmail. I always have trouble getting gmail on my old phone.
pittfall 08.01.08 at 4:06 pm
@David: Thanks for the comment. I am glad to have helped.
Arjen 08.30.08 at 10:51 am
I use Opera Mini almost daily. My phone is able to connect to UMTS or HSDPA networks -which are pretty fast- but most of the time it can only connect to slower connections due to the signal strength in this area..
Because the websites are loaded at the Opera Mini servers, it’s still going pretty fast..
Great application, and I can certainly recommend it to everyone!
Insurance Home Inventory 11.19.08 at 10:42 pm
Thanks for the post and for the nice tips.