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CardStarIts is a very cool little app that lets you store all of your "convenience cards" in one place. Instead of having loads of cards or keytags for the video store, gym, car rental agencies, pet store, library, hotels or supermarkets, you just need the CardStar app on your mobile device. You simply enter your card information, and the bardcode can be displayed right on the screen. No more carting around loads of plastic cards that get lost and worn out. There are loads of retailers in the CardStar database, and you can submit a request for addional retailers if yours isn’t listed in the system.

The CardStar app is listed as coming soon, and a tweet by @mycardstard yesterday stated the app will be hitting BlackBerry on May 1st. Definitely something to look forward to. I’m excited to ditch all those worn out tags on my keychain in favor of this app. For more details, hit up mycardstar.com. Thanks to Ben for sending this in!

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foursquare is available in the BlackBerry App World, making it easier to keep track of updates as well. I’ve included some pictures of the app and description. All you do is download it, make an account/profile if you’ve never used it before, and sign in.  From then on you’re able to play. Check out the details…

Here is the description in App World:

Foursquare is all about helping you find new ways to explore the city. Earn points and unlock badges for discovering new places, doing new things and meeting new people.

People use foursquare to “check-in”, which is a way of telling us your whereabouts. When you check-in someplace, we’ll tell your friends where they can find you and recommend places to go & things to do nearby. People check-in at all kind of places – cafes, bars, restaurants, parks, homes, offices.

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The folks over at ÜberTwitter have been hard at workon their latest version of the popular Twitter client for BlackBerry. Today, CodeWarden has made version 0.970 available for download via the ÜberTwitter website. Those of you running version 0.963 or lower are encouraged to upgrade and check out the latest version. Many bug fixes are include in this release, all of which CodeWarden has outlined on the site. Be sure to check the site for the full details.

• View The ÜberTwitter version 0.970 Full Changelog Via Their Website>>
• Download ÜberTwitter version 0.970 Direct To Your BlackBerry OTA>>

Rory just let us know that AddOnis has updated and is now compatible with OS 5.0 (and includes the new Standby/Lock function, the First App to support the new combination in 5.0). The new updated version is v1.4.8. There are now also three versions of AddOnis: 4.5, 4.6/4.7, and 5.0. AddOnis is the ultimate toolbox for a BlackBerry as in the features it has onboard, and the new updated version has the other features and then some. Check it out…

Update for 4.5/4.6:

• Fixed a bug that can not send email to calendar.
• Fixed a bug that keylocker exception will not save.
• New function: After call disconnect, you can manually send call to calendar.

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ZenMinder is the ultimate way to manage multiple or new routine reminders, without adding stress. It has the ability to create scheduled, repeating reminders, which will help you assimilate new habits into your life. I actually had a chance to review it; you can check it out here. From their site, here is the overview:

• Simple and elegant user interface for a remarkable user experience
• Set reminder at a certain date and define recurrences
• Four available Zen reminder sounds
• Possibility to play custom sound files from your BlackBerry
• Unlimited number of reminders
• Notification with vibration
• Deactivation of reminders on weekends or manually
• 12/24 hour time format
• Optional auto-delete of expired reminder

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Remember the days when you could pick up a BlackBerry Curve and Pearl in just about every color of the rainbow? I certainly do. The crimson red 83xx was a sweet device that I always wanted but never actually bought. Seems like Research In Motion is keeping up this tradition with the Curve series as they have been releasing a multitude of colors for the 85xx devices. This time around rumor has it that we’ll see a red version show up on Sprint at some point. The red color isn’t exactly a new one for the 85xx series though, TELUS in Canada has had it since their intial release but if all pans out we should see it on Sprint any moment now. Sadly, it doesn’t appear to be that sexy crimson red of devices past but rather a different shade of red. Rumor also has it that we’ll see the 9100 show up in a few other colors as well for different carriers with Pink/Black headed to TELUS as it stands.

Lots of confirmation coming in today that the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 will definitely be offered in two versions, both with SureType and with Full Qwerty. Totally awesome!!

Not too sure what to say about this one, but Al Sacco from CIO is reporting that part supplier TrueSupplier has listed a OEM full QWERTY keyboard for the unreleased BlackBerry Pearl 9100. Could it be that RIM is working on a full QWERTY version of the Pearl 9100? I hope so. On the other hand I really hope RIM doesn’t plan on scrapping Suretype out of the 9100, because I’m a fan of it.

So what do you think? Would you grab a Pearl 9100 with a full QWERTY keyboard? or would you prefer a Suretype version?

Yes, the iPhone has it, and now most BlackBerry smartphones can use a similar app and will be officially released today. Imagine being able from your home or office, to make sure your car is warm in winter or cool in summer before you even step out the door. Directed Electronics has created an app that does just that.

The app was originally introduced to the iPhone in October, and now BlackBerry users can enjoy the same convenience. Unlike keyfobs that most car owners use that have a limited range, Viper SmartStart knows no range. That’s right, it’s unlimited range. And in winter, you can defrost your car and warm your cabin while you get ready to leave. And there’s security too. You can lock and unlock the car from your BlackBerry as well without a key.

ViperSmartStart

BlackBerry users with most security or remote start systems in their car such as Viper, Clifford, and Python can download the free app, have Viper SmartStart professionally installed on their car, then activate the account so they can start using Viper SmartStart.

Depending on what comes with the installation, users can start the vehicle, lock and unlock the doors, enable or disable the security system, pop the trunk, or panic the siren (for finding your car in a crowded place). You will also be alerted via message to your BlackBerry should someone try to break in to your car.

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We’re bacccCKKKK! I guess we’re getting pretty good with this bi-weekly podcast thiing. In this CrackBerry Radio episode we go through all of the BlackBerry news that was Mobile World Congress 2010 and we catch up on other app announcements and BlackBerry news and rumor. We kick it CrackBerry old school on this one which means we go a bit long and off topic, but hardcore enthusiasts will appreciate it regardless. We even talk Olympic curling and hockey and Bla1ze gets passionate. Enough typing. Hit play above to listen and enjoy the show!!

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Fabian just let me know that all of his best-selling apps are 35% off through February 28th. The sale includes LaterDude Pro, WallpaperShuffle, VibAndRing, TyperSpeed and more. Fabian does amazing work on all of his apps, and is the man behind the new CrackBerry Launcher and one of my favorite free apps ForceRadioOn. All of the apps are already discounted and you won’t need a coupon, so just head to the CrackBerry App Store and buy away.

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