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The BlackBerry Gives A Nod To iTunes

If you’re a BlackBerry addict who also covets the songs in her iTunes library, good news in on the way. RIM has announced details that its new BlackBerry Bold (also known as the BlackBerry 9000) will ship with a new BlackBerry Media Sync application when the device starts selling his summer. In short, Media Sync will let Bold users transfer their iTunes files from a desktop computer to the Bold via a USB connection. Media Sync won’t be able to transfer iTunes tracks that contain DRM protection, however.

"The BlackBerry Gives A Nod To iTunes"

If you’re a BlackBerry addict who also covets the songs in her iTunes library, good news in on the way. RIM has announced details that its new BlackBerry Bold (also known as the BlackBerry 9000) will ship with a new BlackBerry Media Sync application when the device starts selling his summer. In short, Media Sync will let Bold users transfer their iTunes files from a desktop computer to the Bold via a USB connection. Media Sync won’t be able to transfer iTunes tracks that contain DRM protection, however.

RIM BlackBerry How To: Back Up and Restore Handheld Data

Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of losing all the data on a PC or handheld intimately knows the value of backing up personal information, whether it's an iTunes music collection, digital photo album or address book. This can be easier said than done, but BlackBerry users are in luck: The handheld data backup and restore process for Research In Motion (RIM) smartphones couldn't be simpler when you use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software, which ships with every new RIM device. MORE ON BlackBerry BlackBerry Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Your RIM Smartphone Should BlackBerry Users Demand Overtime Pay? Some Lawyers Say Yes Free BlackBerry Downloads You Don't Want to Miss BlackBerry How To: Insert, Format and Use microSD Memory Cards

BlackBerry Media Sync offers iTunes music joy

blackberry-sync.jpgResearch In Motion is keen to stress the all-round media marvellousness of its BlackBerry handsets in order to shrug off their staid business reputation, and it’s doing a pretty good job with the likes of the Curve and Pearl. Now BlackBerry Media Sync is upping their music capabilities further. How? It’s a desktop application that makes it simple to sync music from your iTunes library with your BlackBerry, both in terms of specific playlists and mixes chosen at random from your entire collection. It automatically syncs with your playlists too, so changes you make in iTunes are reflected on your handset. I have to admit, I’m torn. I use the Curve as my work mobile, so it’d be good to have music on there. But then, my personal phone - which is always at hand - is an iPhone with a bunch of recent albums on it,

Sync your iTunes libraries

iTunes can easily share its content over your local network. But if you want a complete copy of your media library on more than one Mac, you’ll need to synchronize some files. However, merely copying, say, a folder full of AAC files from one Mac to another is not enough; you must also copy the iTunes Library files containing metadata, playlists, and other important information. And therein lies the rub: If you’ve changed the contents of iTunes on both Macs, merely copying the iTunes Library files in one direction or the other (manually or with a file-synchronization utility) won’t synchronize their contents, so neither iTunes library will be correct. For example, songs present on both Macs’ hard disks may not actually show up in iTunes on one Mac or the other, and one Mac’s playlists might entirely overwrite the other’s.

iTunes K-12 launches with resources for students, parents

Since its launch a little over a year ago, iTunes U has grown into a large collection of educational material and resources from over 70 colleges and universities worldwide. Yesterday, at the National Education Computing Conference in San Antonio, Texas, iTunes K-12 was announced as a service on the iTunes Store, similar to that of iTunes U, but aimed at primary and secondary education. "K-12 on iTunes U" is a modest start in comparison to what iTunes U has become, but with 11 entities already, it's a start.

iTunes Movie Store Now Available Down Under

"Apple® today announced that movies from major film studios including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Sony Pictures Television International and Lionsgate are now available on the iTunes® Store in Australia (www.itunes.com/au) and in New Zealand (www.itunes.com/nz). Movie purchases and rentals feature iTunes’ legendary ease of use, which makes discovering and enjoying movies as simple and easy as buying music on iTunes has always been. The iTunes Store in Australia and New Zealand feature over 700 films for rent or purchase, with new release titles available for purchase on the same day as their DVD release, including favorites such as “National Treasure 2,â€� “Jumper,â€� “27 Dresses,â€� “Cloverfield,â€� “Vantage Pointâ€� and â

Zumobi Now Offers Innovative Mobile Widgets Application to BlackBerry UsersThe Zumobi Zoomspace gives users fast and easy access to mobile web content on BlackBerry or Smartphone devices. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Zumobi Now Offers Innovative Mobile Widgets Application to BlackBerry UsersThe Zumobi Zoomspace gives users fast and easy access to mobile web content on BlackBerry or Smartphone devices. (Graphic: Business Wire)

In pictures: iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond

The iPhone phenomenon is well and truly in force since the launch of the iPhone 3G in Australia last month. With this in mind, competitors are clamouring for a piece of the pie and are set to begin launching potential 'iPhone killers' in a bid to derail the Apple machine. We’ve been fortunate to have two of the newest iPhone competitors in the office, along with the iPhone 3G. RIM’s BlackBerry Bold and the much anticipated HTC Touch Diamond are two smartphones that are set to compete with the iPhone 3G in Australia and around the globe. Check out our slideshow of these hot smartphones side by side! iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs BlackBerry Bold vs Touch Diamond iPhone 3G vs B

BlackBerry Media Sync brings iTunes music to RIM smartphones

For years Apple's iPod and iTunes Store have been the world's most popular digital media player and online music retailer combination, but if Research In Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry smartphone and Apple's number-one iPhone competitor, has its way, that may soon begin to change. On Wednesday, RIM quietly released a new piece of software that enables iTunes users to sync their DRM-free music files with their BlackBerry media players.

RIM MediaSync lets Blackberry users sync using iTunes

RIM MediaSync lets Blackberry users sync using iTunes Research In Motion (RIM) has announced the launch of its MediaSync software that will allow a few BlackBerry devices to sync up with iTunes.

DRM-Free ITunes for BlackBerry Users

For years Apple's iPod and iTunes Store have been the world's most popular digital media player and online music retailer combination, but if Research In Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry smartphone and Apple's number-one iPhone competitor, has its way, that may soon begin to change. On Wednesday, RIM quietly released a new piece of software that enables iTunes users to sync their DRM-free music files with their BlackBerry media players.

Tip: Buy a BlackBerry from a BlackBerry

Canadian consumers-fire up your BlackBerry to buy your next one! The major Canadian electronics retailer Future Shop has an application available now that you can download to your BlackBerry and then use to make purchases directly from that device. To install the software, use Internet Explorer to visit the site here (the application doesn't work in other browsers). Plug your BlackBerry into your computer via USB and then follow the prompts. Future Shop carries a wide array of BlackBerry devices and accessories.

Bands Avoiding iTunes For The Wrong Reasons

This is hardly a new phenomenon, but the Wall Street Journal is noting that some bands and some record labels are avoiding putting music on iTunes (or in some cases, pulling music off iTunes) in an effort to force people to buy the full album, rather than just a few tracks. There are plenty of reasons to dislike iTunes, but it seems hard to believe that this does anything positive for the bands in question. The article quotes Kid Rock's manager, who compares apples to oranges, by pointing out that people who are on iTunes sell more single songs than albums, but that's rather meaningless in comparing to an artist (like Kid Rock) who's not on iTunes at all. Not putting your music where people want it is only going to piss them off.

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Smartphones are Pretty in Pink

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry® smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8330 and the BlackBerry® Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Smartphones are Pretty in Pink

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry(R) smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 and the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

BlackBerry Media Sync Brings iTunes Music to RIM Smartphones

BlackBerry users can now easily sync music from iTunes libraries with their smartphones' media players thanks to a new, free piece of software from Research In Motion (RIM), aptly named BlackBerry Media Sync.

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Smartphones are Pretty in Pink

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- College students can make a statement and be more productive in the classroom when they head back to campus this fall with two of Verizon Wireless' hottest BlackBerry(R) smartphones available in pink -- the BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 and the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphones. Both handsets capture all of the features and functionality of their silver counterparts, but the hip, pink colors give students added flair when they are at school or interviewing for an internship or job. Customers can order the pink BlackBerry Curve online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning today, and it will be in stores on August 15. The pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is currently available in stores and online.

EQO Among the First to Support Revolutionary New BlackBerry Bold

Users are anxious to get their hands on the newly announced BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) smartphone -- a device that takes the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. To complement the unveiling of this innovative smartphone, EQO today announced that it is one of the first mobile applications to support the Bold, releasing an enhanced version its mobile VoIP, multi-network IM and mobile messaging software that was specifically designed to take advantage of its innovative features. Having already secured a strong following in the BlackBerry community, EQO was recently named one of this year's Laptop Magazine's "Top 10 BlackBerry Applications." Bold users are certain to appreciate what tons of EQO BlackBerry users already know -- chatting with all of your IM buddies or staying in touch with friends, family and business contacts using EQO's ch

iTunes 7.7: shuts down when attempting to access the iTunes store

Some iTunes users have noticed that upon accessing the iTunes store the program will shut down and give an "iTunes unexpectedly quit" error message along with a crash report.

BlackBerry Media Sync Released, iTunes and RIM Now 2Getha 4Eva

With a large enough expansion cards BlackBerries have always been decent media players, but transferring tunes is sort of a pain in the ass. Released today, Media Sync solves this problem, interfacing with your iTunes music collection to automatically transfer selected music and playlists to your BlackBerry. It is currently only available for Windows and doesn't support video or DRMed tracks, but hey, it's a start. [BlackBerry via CrackBerry]

Touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder Is BlackBerry 9500, Has Higher Res Screen Than iPhone

A bit more tricklage on RIM's "Apple Killer," the touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder: The official model number is the BlackBerry 9500, and the touchscreen is a bit higher res than the iPhone's (360x480 to 320x480). It'll be running OS 4.7.0 (the Bold runs 4.6). As we inch closer to the September release date expect to hear a lot more, since RIM's ship ain't exactly the tightest one on the seven seas. [BlackBerry News]

RIM intros BlackBerry iTunes sync, limits to Windows...

Research in Motion hoped to gain ground among media smartphones today with the official launch of BlackBerry Media Sync. Announced alongside the Bold, the software gives owners of current-generation BlackBerries the option to sync some or all of their iTunes libraries for playback on the phone, including playlists. Phone owners can also block out part of the phone's storage space to set it aside for work, photos, and other content.

iTunes 7.7

This version of iTunes also adds support for the new Remote application for the iPhone and iPod touch, available on the App Store, which allows those devices to control iTunes remotely. You can control the music on iTunes or Apple TV, see the album artwork on your remote, search your iTunes library and control your AirTunes speakers.

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