Viigo ; One of the best FREE applications on the market.
Out of all the expensive software I have on my BlackBerry (for review purpose), Viigo has to be one of the best and one I could just not do without.
It is a 'RSS reader', which for those un-familiar with them, is basically a central reader for a vast array of resource channels. Once you have installed Viigo on your device, you go through and choose the channels you would like to receive. After all that is done, articles from your chosen channels are sent through to the reader on your device for you to read at your own pleasure. With topics such as Technology, News, Sport, Entertainment and even Comedy there is bound to be something for everybody.
You can download Viigo OTA (Over The Air) straight from your standard BlackBerry homepage or direct your browser to Home | Viigo | Living Life Untethered .
And now for the best part...It's a free application...
Enjoy...
For those not in the know, most Web sites these days have a news service in one format or another, though its use varies from site-to-site...
Some sites provides details on site updates, some list reviews or details of new products and/or services; others let you know when you have new private messages, and some provide news on a particular category.
Usually you will find links to a site's news at the extreme top or bottom of a page (it's usually a small RSS or ATOM icon), but a growing number of sites will give you the link if you search for "rss", "atom" or "news feed".
You'd be surprised just how many sites offer this service and like many people, I don't know how I ever survived without it...
Does this rack up data charges? I'm on the unlimited Optus email/surf plan...
You won't rack up any more charges on the above listed plan. (Just ensure you have the browser default set to internet; In "Advanced Options' settings)
That's what I'm not sure about: how does the browser setting affect this? Does Viigo open the web browser to get its feeds? If so then I can understand it not racking up charges *if* the default browser is the "internet" one and hence having it go over WiFi. On the other hand even if it opens the WAP browser, well, that's unlimited also.
Mind you, under Home > Options > Network settings, it's set to BIS-B, so does that mean it goes via the blackberry.net connection so it's free anyway?
That's what I'm not sure about: how does the browser setting affect this? Does Viigo open the web browser to get its feeds? If so then I can understand it not racking up charges *if* the default browser is the "internet" one and hence having it go over WiFi. On the other hand even if it opens the WAP browser, well, that's unlimited also.
Mind you, under Home > Options > Network settings, it's set to BIS-B, so does that mean it goes via the blackberry.net connection so it's free anyway?
Assure your browser settings are as this; 'Options'>'Advanced Options'>'Browser'>'Default Browser configuration'. Set this to Internet Browser and save and exit. This will confirm that the data will be pulled through your browser and not via WAP.
Viigo does use your internet browser and hence, if you have unlimited browsing on you account, no further surprise changes will be received.
Perhaps this might be the right time to ask about the differences between the browser "personalities" I see on the phone: I thought the WAP browser profile connected to the phone network, the internet browser profile goes through WiFi, and I'm not sure what the "browser" browser is (Hotspots - aren't they WiFi anyway?)
Or am I reading this all wrong?
I'm going by my experiences with my previous phone, which was a Nokia N80, and the choices were very simple: fire up the WAP browser to surf via the phone network, or the normal browser to go exclusively via WiFi.
Perhaps this might be the right time to ask about the differences between the browser "personalities" I see on the phone: I thought the WAP browser profile connected to the phone network, the internet browser profile goes through WiFi, and I'm not sure what the "browser" browser is (Hotspots - aren't they WiFi anyway?)
Or am I reading this all wrong?
I'm going by my experiences with my previous phone, which was a Nokia N80, and the choices were very simple: fire up the WAP browser to surf via the phone network, or the normal browser to go exclusively via WiFi.
BlackBerry uses a BlackBerry MDS (Mobile Data Service) for it's browsing. This is included in your Unlimited plan as long as you use your browser on the device (using the device as a tethered modem can be an expensive and shady exercise)
The WAP browser is NOT included in your unlimited plan (BIS or BES so try and steer away from using it).
WiFi needs to be set up through your connection manager and once you have joined a network the device will use it as a default when within the WiFi network. (Default Setting)
OK now I'm more confused. Where can I find exact, detailed explanations on the differences between these 3 browsers? I've just tried the "internet" browser with WiFi switched off, and it still works...
09-03-2008, 12:11 AM
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