Free & WiFi Apps 2009 | No Data plans | WiFi Only
New Updated Post - 2010
This post is obsolete here, to see the new updated 2010 Post about "Blackberry Bold 2010 WiFi Apps" follow this link below to my new Blog named "HavocBerry".
It's very time consuming updating both of them and all my other important posts, so i'm gathering all my important stuff in one blog. Follow this link below.
HavocBerry | Blackberry Bold 2010 - WiFi Apps 2010
I'm going to leave the below old post so people can have a secondary place to refer to in case they wish too, but do note this below post is old and does not contain any new or updated applications for the Blackberry.
Cheers
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I thought I made an updated version of Blackberry Wi-Fi compatible apps, and make it easier for others to get the best usage of their Blackberry Wi-Fi capable phones, that don't use a BIS/BES accounts and just want to use apps with the Wi-Fi option only.
(I'll try to update the post when possible).
Last Update: December 9, 2009 (Old Post)
FREE Apps that work with Wi-Fi only:
(Apps tested & work with Bold, may work with other BB phones that use Wi-Fi)
Developers App
bbssh | OTA Link Link
(Thanks to mr_chen for letting me know of this app, don't know it's usage but i do know it works with Wi-Fi and its for developers)
3rd Party Browsers
Opera Mini 4 | OTA Link Link
(Just remember to tick Wi-Fi under "Network" in settings)
Bolt Browser 1.6 | Link OTA Link
(Fill in Name and Email to receive the mobile download link to your BB phone.)
Opera Mini 5 Beta 2 | Link OTA Link
IM Clients
Palringo 1.70 | OTA Link Link
(Tick "Connect via Wi-Fi" in settings)
Instango | Link OTA Link
(In "Settings" --> Connection Type --> Transport: Choose Wi-Fi)
(Note: Needs testing, but when using both Wi-Fi & Mobile Network, Instango reconnects continuously.
Does not seem though to use Mobile Network carrier charges when done. If anyone can confirm this let me know)
RSS News
Viigo News | Link OTA Link
(Go to "Options" --> "Network Settings" and under "Select of connection type" choose Wi-Fi)
Email Apps
Funambol | Link
(Link Corrected - Create a free account to gain access to the application.)
(Update: Funambol client now only offered as a 90 day trial for new users. No pay version available)
LogicMail | Link | OTA Link Ver.1.4 OTA Link Developer Ver.1.9
(App is difficult to setup. Consult this link for basic Guide Help. Logicmail Setup)
Twitter Apps
OpenBeak (Former TwitterBerry) | Link OTA Link
(In "Configuration" Choose Wi-Fi in "Twitter Connection Mode")
UberTwitter | OTA Link & Link
(Tick "Auto-Network and "Use Wi-Fi if availalble" when setting-up)
TwiXtreme | Link OTA Link (OS 4.6 +) OTA Link (OS 4.2 +)
(Only tested with Wi-Fi Network enabled. No options to set Wi-Fi)
Seemsic | Link | OTA Link
(Still in Beta - The Seemic icon seems to be visible on blackberry info area after exit. But the app has a very good interface)
Youtube App
Vision For Youtube | OTA Link
(Youtube application for Berry's)
Online Radio Apps
FlyCast | Link OTA Link
(In "Settings" Choose "Wi-Fi Only")
FlyCast 2 (Newer Version) | Link OTA Link
(Again, In "Settings" Choose "Wi-Fi Only")
Vibrate & Ring App (Bonus App)
BuzzMe | Link OTA Link OTA Link (Storm)
(Has also Disco Lights for multiple LED light display devices like the Bold)
Note:
Don't know if all apps work with Mobile Network enabled, so I would recommend disabling it, and use only the "Wi-Fi Network" to avoid any unwanted carrier charges.
Note Update:
All apps work with Wi-Fi and Mobile Network both enabled. Instango keeps reconnecting every 15 seconds though, seems like an app bug.
Author's BlackBerry Bold setup:
No BIS/BES, No internet plans, just plain mobile account, with APN settings "Disabled" and Blackberry Browser set to "HotSpot".
Funambol Client & Portal Updated. Unfortunately
Originally Posted by
andyhavoc Hi, i apologize, it is my mistake.
To download the application to your BB phone, use your normal computer internet browser and navigate to the link "http://my.funambol.com/" and don't mind the "Site does not support your browser message on top". Create a free account and choose your carrier and input your correct phone number when creating the account.
Once finished, log in and go to "Profile ---> Email" and choose from the last drop down menu named "What would you like to do?" and choose "Download the Funambol Email client to my phone" and an SMS will be sent to your number with the Link to download.
Else, if you don't receive the link via msg, click the "I didn't receive an SMS message" and it will show you the mobile link you need to go and download your application to your BB Bold via your phone's Browser.
The Funambol blackberry client has been updated to v8, so is their my.funambol portal, and a new only 90 days trial version of the client unfortunately. And after scooping around in their FAQ they say for new users after Oct 1st 2009, the funambol client is only offered as the 90 days trial. And after expiration of the trial, no mobile solution, payable version or else is available for the Funambol client.
After getting that sad announcement out of the way.
To download the 90 day trial client on your blackberry, after registering as a new user, login in via the address my.funambol.com and you will see a new User Interface. On the right you will see your blackberry model in the "MY PHONE" section, and in there the "Download mobile client". Click it to download the funambol email client (and not the Sync client when asked to choose).