BlackBerry Tambayan

Site Update: www.BBtambayan.com is now Live!

Fri, 14 May 2010 17:41:15 +0800

Yes! FamTam is now running on its new URL…http://www.bbtambayan.com. Spread the pinoy BlackBerry fever…

We are Moving!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:53:00 +0800

Blackberry Tambayan Group site will be moving to a new home effective May 1, 2010.

http://bbtambayan.wordpress.com

Our Tumblr site will continue to run but contents will no longer be updated.

To all our Tumblr followers, we thank you!

Blackberry Pearl 3G Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:32:10 +0800

Blackberry Pearl 3G

Key features of the new BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone include:

Elegant candybar design measuring 4.25” x 1.96” x 0.52” (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)

624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory

360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)

Optical trackpad that makes navigation fast and smooth, plus a comfortable keyboard that enables quick and accurate typing

Media player for videos, pictures and music (music plays up to 30 hours), plus dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset

3.2 MP camera with zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording*

Built-in GPS for location-based applications such as BlackBerry® Maps, as well as photo geotagging

Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) - first BlackBerry smartphone to support ‘n’

microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB cards

Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing, speakerphone and Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits (including systems that support the emerging Bluetooth Message Access Profile standard) and other Bluetooth accessories

Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones

Support for BlackBerry® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as well as iTunes® and Windows Media® Player music with the smartphone**

BlackBerry® OS 5

Support for tri-band UMTS/HSDPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks

Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAhr battery that provides approximately 5.5 hours of talk time on 3G networks

BlackBerry Bold 9650 2.44 inches @ 480×360 pixelsFull QWERTY...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:27:22 +0800

BlackBerry Bold 9650

2.44 inches @ 480×360 pixels
Full QWERTY keyboard
Optical Trackpad
up to 16GB via microSD
HSDPA 3.6 Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP
GPS with aGPS support
3.15MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
BlackBerry OS 5.0
1500mAh Li-Ion battery

KIK Me! Introducing Kik. The universal, free texting app for...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:06:32 +0800

KIK Me!

Introducing Kik. The universal, free texting app for BlackBerry and iPhone (together at last!) Message any of your friends in real time without paying unruly SMS fees. In other words, play nice with Kik.

Download it now on your BlackBerry HERE

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.591 For the Storm 9530

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:56:13 +0800

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.591 For the Storm 9530:

Disclaimer: This is not an official carrier release. Download and install at your own risk.

Introducing: BlackBerry 6

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:56:46 +0800

Introducing: BlackBerry 6

Poll Contest Winner: Who's your favorite Tambayan Member?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:29:35 +0800

Poll closed: Winner Drey22. You will receive a PM through your BB for the activation code. Congratulations Drey22!!!

Nimbuzz gets updated!!!!

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:21:49 +0800

Nimbuzz gets updated!!!!

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.643 For The BlackBerry Storm 2 9520

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:44:50 +0800

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.643 For The BlackBerry Storm 2 9520:

Disclaimer: This is not an official carrier release. Download and install at your own risk.

Introducing: FamTam Play

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:45:10 +0800

FamTam Play is a Request-A-Ringtone offering to our Tambayan members and followers. The service is totally free. All you have to do is follow us in twitter @bbtambayan and add us on Facebook. Leave a comment with your PIN and we’ll deliver the tone in 24 hours.

Note: When requesting a tone, make sure you include the song title and artist name.

Leaked: BIS 3.1 Document Details

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:20:00 +0800

Here is a brief run down on what BIS 3.1 brings to the table:

Yahoo! Calendar Integration

Yahoo! Messenger Integration

SMS Messaging in Certain Countries

Keyboard Shortcuts

Unlimited Storage

Improved Search Facilities

Wireless Contact Syncing with Yahoo! Contacts and Windows Live Contacts

Perpetual Data Synchronization

In the “Requirements and Constraints” section it reads:

The use of wireless contact synchronization with Windows Live Hotmail requires BlackBerry Device Software 6.0 and Windows Live Hotmail integration with BlackBerry Internet Service.

Via: Blackberryos.com

Earth Day Theme (ey! this one is free)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:36:22 +0800

In celebration of the Earth Day, @superpinjal created a superb free themes for our Blackberry…..Black goes Green!!!

OTA:

BlackBerry 8900 series os 4.6

BlackBerry 9000 series os 4.6

BlackBerry 9000 series os 5.0

BlackBerry 9500 series os 4.7

BlackBerry 9500 series os 5.0

BlackBerry 9700/9600/8900 series os 5.0

Rogers White 9700 and Pearl 9100 sightings

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:14:34 +0800

Rogers White 9700 and Pearl 9100 sightings

Official: OS 5.0.0.577 for the Curve 8530i

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:53:55 +0800

Official: OS 5.0.0.577 for the Curve 8530i

BBTambayan Fan Page

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:50:50 +0800

BBTambayan Fan Page

FamTam is on Facebook!

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:33:00 +0800

FamTam is on Facebook!

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.643 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:40:38 +0800

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.643 for the BlackBerry Bold 9650:

Disclaimer: This is not an official carrier release. Download and install at your own risk.

BlackBerry OS 6.0 screenshots, details!

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:57:55 +0800

BlackBerry OS 6.0 screenshots, details!

Desktop Manager for Mac updated to V1.0.3

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:37:44 +0800

Desktop Manager for Mac updated to V1.0.3:

Mostly just some minor tweaks and bug fixes. The software includes updates for connectivity and synchronization, as well as added support for Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.