The Beta Program

Beta Test Collaboration
From time to time S4BB Limited is running open beta tests on new software products. Please feel free to join!

Current Beta Test Programs

Beta Program FAQ

  1. What is it about?
  2. Who can participate?
  3. I found a bug or just got some thoughts I wanna share. What to do?


Current Beta Test Programs

TaskMailer for BlackBerry®
TaskMailer is a small program which allows you to create and email a task (todo) in the fastest way you can imagine. The current features include:

  • Easily create and email a task with one program.
  • Task email attachment formats: iCal and vCal.
  • Compatible with desktop task applications including but not limited to Microsoft® Outlook®, iCal®, Entourage®, and more.
  • Email a task anyone!
  • Optional: save the task in your BlackBerry’s internal task database.
  • Task preferences which can be entered: name, priority, status, due date, category / categories, notes.
  • Fast access: by assigning one of the BlackBerry’s softkey to TaskMailer the program is accessible with just one click. More here.

Features since version 1.1.0:

  • Slimmer design.
  • Task can now be mailed out with just 3 clicks.
  • Everything is in one screen (makes it faster to use).
  • All settings are saved for convenience (status, priority, due date, categories, save to BlackBerry, iCal or vCal format).
  • Hotkey (ENTER) to send a task quickly.
  • vCal attchments are now attached as “vcal.vcs” file instead of using “vcal.ics”.

Features since version 1.2.0:

  • Even slimmer design than version 1.1.0.
  • Task can now be mailed out with just 2 clicks.
  • Everything is in one screen (makes it faster to use); categories are wrapped up.
  • EMail address can be entered directly; sending will be done in background.
  • Font size is adjustable.
  • Bug fixes: priority handling fixed, due date time issue (1h difference) fixed.

New features since version 1.3.0:

  • Category filter (user wish).
  • Task text in email content.
  • Font size adjustable in all screens.
  • Quick guide.
TaskMailer - Supported BlackBerry® devices:
  • 71xx Series
  • 713x Series
  • 72xx Series
  • 75xx Series
  • 77xx Series
  • 87xx Series
  • 81xx / Pearl Series
  • 82xx / Kickstart Series
  • 83xx / Curve Series
  • 88xx Series
  • 90xx / Bold Series
Please make sure your BlackBerry® is running BlackBerry® OS 4.1 or higher.
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History

  • Beta 1 (v1.0.0) has been released 2008-07-02.
  • Beta 2 (v1.1.0) has been released 2008-07-17.
  • Beta 3 (v1.2.0) has been released 2008-08-07.
  • Beta 4 (v1.3.0) has been released 2008-08-27.

TaskReports for BlackBerry®
TaskReports is supposed to be a sophisticated task reporting tool. It provides an overview of all of your tasks and prepares several types of visual reports. The current features include:

  • On-device reporting of your tasks.
  • Analyzing of your task database.
  • Simplified reports give you a real overview.
  • Currently available task report types: textual overview listing, graphical bar chart.
  • Compatible with desktop task applications including but not limited to Microsoft® Outlook®, iCal®, Entourage®, and more.
    All tasks that can synchronized with the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager, MissingSync or PocketMac can be analyzed.
  • Compatible with other task applications like BlackBerry® Tasks, NextAction!, TaskMaster, TaskMailer, QuickTask.
TaskReports - Supported BlackBerry® devices:
  • 71xx Series
  • 713x Series
  • 72xx Series
  • 75xx Series
  • 77xx Series
  • 87xx Series
  • 81xx / Pearl Series
  • 82xx / Kickstart Series
  • 83xx / Curve Series
  • 88xx Series
  • 90xx / Bold Series
Please make sure your BlackBerry® is running BlackBerry® OS 4.1 or higher.
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History

  • Beta 1 (v1.0.0) has been released 2008-08-13.

On Device Ringtone Generator for BlackBerry®
This small app can create a new ringtone directly on your BlackBerry. The program is still in an early beta stage. Current features are:

  • Easily create a ringtone on your BlackBerry® Wireless Handheld.
  • Save ringtone to: internal memory or SD card.
  • Save memory by using the highly compressed AMR audio file format.
  • Git your ringtone the name you want to.
  • Very easy integration! Just select the ringtone in your profile setting.
  • Get feedback on how long you are recording your current ringtone.
  • Playback already recorded ringtones.

New features since version 1.0.2:

  • UI improvements.
  • Space bar handles start/stop functions for record and playback.
  • Minor bug fixings in ringtone listing and not user-recognizable areas.
Download Beta Files

Please enter your name and email address below to get OTA and desktop installation file download links delivered to your mailbox.

We respect your privacy!
S4BB Limited will not share your data with any third party.

History

  • Beta 1 (v1.0.1) has been released 2008-07-26.
  • Beta 2 (v1.0.2) has been released 2008-08-25.


Beta Program FAQ

What is it about?
We would like to know more from you. The best thoughts and ideas for new applications as well as new features for existing applications come from you - the actual user!

Who can participate?
Most of our beta tests are of public nature which means everyone can participate. Please share your thoughts!

I found a bug or just got some thoughts I wanna share. What to do?
Just drop us an email. We will come back to you as soon as possible - perhaps with a new version.

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