Sunday, August 7, 2011

Rapid Review: Prana by HedoneDesign

Ever since getting a new BlackBerry, I’ve realized that one of the things I like best is installing themes. Changing the look and layout is easy, fun, and allows the device to match the owner. (Now I want a way to keep all of my apps in order when I do switch). I’ve had a chance to be using Prana by HedoneDesign for a few days, and am really enjoying it.

At first, I wondered about the pinkish colors and softer hues. I’m more of a blue and orange guy, so I wasn’t sure how I would react. I shouldn’t have been worried. The colors are subtle, and look really nice together. The red pops, and it’s still easy enough to see the other icons around your current selection.

It works with a background as well, although you can’t see the entire thing behind the home screen. It isn’t a big deal, because I use the CrackBerry wallpaper changer anyway, so they don’t stick around all that often, and you can see the wall clearly on the lock screen.

One thing I really like is the Today section. It isn’t in your face, but is just off to the side, easily accessible when you need it. I always like to see what’s coming up on the schedule, so having that handy is a big plus. The Media, Favorites and Application icons are folders that contain additional apps within them. Very handy, and means you seldom have to leave the home screen.

This is one theme that could certainly remain on my BlackBerry for quite some time. It’s available for $6.99 for a variety of devices, and I am certain that you will not be disappointed with the purchase.

So what’s your favorite Hedone theme? This is my first on the 9650, but I had quite a few on the Storm, and this theme is certain to keep me going back for more.

BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac attempts to add a fixed alarm to each event in iCal

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BlackBerry App World storefront category and search filtering

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Fujitsu F-07C Windows 7 Phone Released In Japan

Fujitsu F-07C Windows 7 Phone Released In Japan

Fujitsu has decided to launch the F-07C Windows 7 phone in Japan via NTT DOCOMO on July 23, 2011. The smartphone provides a 1.2GHz Intel Atom CPU, a 4-inch (1024 x 600) capacitive display, a 1GB RAM, a 32GB SSD, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, HSPA and GPS. Additionally, the Fujitsu F-07C is also known as the world’s smallest PC that fits into the palm of the user’s hand.

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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Unable to sign into Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 from a BlackBerry Smartphone using TCP/TLS as the transport protocol

When trying to login to BlackBerry® Client for use with Microsoft® Office Live Communications Server 2005 using TCP/TLS on a BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry smartphone never connects and displays one of the following:

Connecting

Failed to execute your last action (-9)

Cannot connect to server

The BBIM log also displays the following error:

<2008-12-01 11:41:18.227 EST>:[171]:::

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server BlackBerry® smartphones BlackBerry® Client for use with Microsoft® Office Live Communications Server 2005 Microsoft® Office Live Communications Server 2005

The BlackBerry Client for use with Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 version 2.2 and above, for BlackBerry smartphones, does not support TCP/TLS as a transport protocol as it is being phased out.  BlackBerry Client for use with Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 version 1.1.23 is the last version to support TCP/TLS.

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