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

Current Beta Test Programs

• DataBackup for BlackBerry®
• FreeTV for BlackBerry®
• On Device Ringtone Generator for BlackBerry®

Retired Beta Test Programs

• ActionPad for BlackBerry®
• NextAction! 3.0 Pro for BlackBerry®
• NextAction! 3.0 for BlackBerry®
• TaskMailer for BlackBerry®
• TaskReports for BlackBerry®

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

DataBackup for BlackBerry®

It is now very easy to backup the personal data on your BlackBerry® to the SD Card. An installed microSD card is required.

New features since version 0.0.1 (BETA 1):

• Important Notice: This is a very early BETA version. Data integrity can NOT be guaranteed!.
• Backup: Contacts from Address Book to SD Card.
• Restore: Contacts from SD Card to Address Book.

New features since version 0.0.3 (BETA 2):

• Memo Backup.
• Memo Restore.
• Type Selection: choose “Memos”, “Contacts” or both for backup and restore processes.
• Restore List: shows all previously created backup files for easy selection and restore.
• Progress Bar: shows the progress during backup.
• Unicode support: Foreign language characters like Chinese, Japanese and others are supported during backup and restore process now.

New features since version 0.0.4 (BETA 3):

• Tasks backup & restore.
• Calendar Events backup & restore.
• Emails backup & restore.
• Restore List: shows all previously created backup files for easy selection and restore.
• Backup location: choose the backup directory.
• Backup medium: media card and internal memory supported.
• Restore Detection: automatic detection which content is in a backup.
• Restore Selection: choose which data to restore (memos, tasks, … or all).
• Progress Bar: shows the progress during backup.
• Step-by-Step: backup and restore screens. Keep it simple!
• User interface improved:
  • New program icon.
  • Font size is now adjustable over all screens.
  • Progress bars now pop up.
  • Layout in backup and restore screens simplified.
• Minor user interface issues have been fixed.

Download Beta Files Please enter your name and email address below to get OTA and desktop installation file download links delivered to your mailbox. Name: Email: We respect your privacy! S4BB Limited will not share your data with any third party. Release History Beta 1 (v0.0.1) has been released 2009-08-19. Beta 2 (v0.0.3) has been released 2009-09-07. Beta 3 (v0.0.4) has been released 2009-10-09.

FreeTV for BlackBerry®

Watch free streaming TV channels on your BlackBerry®

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.

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.

Features since version 1.0.3:

• UI improvements.
• Help screen.
• Ringtone files size is shown.
• Ringtone can be renamed.
• Bug fixes: preferences saving, timer reset.

New features since version 1.0.4:

• UI improvements.
• Download ringtones added.
• Minor bug fixes.

Retired Beta Test Programs

ActionPad for BlackBerry^®
ActionPad is a replacement application for the original BlackBerry^® MemoPad^™. It provides quick access to memos for boosting your productivity.

User Reviews
Ben: “I have tried and am using ActionPad instead of the MemoPad right now. I love the additional features that ActionPad provides and would love to use it as my default memo pad application. I was comparing it with IdeaMatrix from Rex Wireless and have concluded that ActionPad is much simpler and more integrated with MS Outlook.”

New features since version 0.4 (BETA 1):

• Quick: 2 click memo creation.
• Category quick switch: known from TaskMaster and NextAction!.
• Supports multiple categories.
• Export memo to / send memo via EMail.
• Compatible with desktop memo applications including but not limited to Microsoft^®: Outlook^®, Entourage^®, Entourage^® 2008; Apple: OS X Mail Notes^™, Stickies Notes^™, PocketMac SecureNotes, and more.
  All memos can synchronized with the BlackBerry^® Desktop Manager, MissingSync or PocketMac.
• 3 Font sizes: small, medium, large.
• 100% compatible with internal Blackberry^® Memo^™ Application: You can use ActionPad for BlackBerry^® and the internal application simultaneuosly if you want.
• Functions: add / edit / delete memo, add / delete category.

Features since version 0.5 (BETA 2):

• Search: quick search field; searches titles of all memos.
• Minor bug fixes.

Features since version 0.6 (BETA 3):

• Open empty memo bug fixed.
• User interface improvements
• Minor bug fixes.

Features since version 0.6.1 (BETA 4):

• No functional changes.

Features since version 0.6.2 (BETA 5):

• User interface improvements for certain font sizes.
• Font sizes are relative to the normal font size now: small (67%), normal (100%), large (150%).
• Speed performance tunings for the memo search.
• Auto text support for all edit fields, this means for example:
  “ld “, “lt ” works for auto adding current date and time.
  Spell checking should work now.
  Word prediction should work now.
• Memo “Save” button for easy memo saving without confirmation.

Features since version 0.7.0 (BETA 6):

• Integration with RIM applications
  • “Send to ActionPad” menu items can be added to: Address Book, Browser, Calendar, Messages (EMail, PIN, SMS, MMS), BlackBerry® Tasks.
  • “Paste to ActionPad” menu item can be added globally and provides a quick way to paste the clipboard’s content to a new ActionPad memo.
• Behavior of ActionPad
  • Auto date/time adding: the current date/time can be added to a newly created memo automatically.
  • Auto numbering: a unique number (which increments) can be added to a newly created memo automatically.
• Better Usability
  • “Save” button in Options screen.
  • “Save” menu item in new/edit memo screen.
  • Easy access to customer support via updated “About” screen.
  • Auto-Save timer: if activated, the currently edited memo is saved every 30 seconds in background.

Features since version 0.7.6 (BETA 7):

• BlackBerry® Storm(TM) Compatibility
  • ActionPad should now be fully compatible with the BlackBerry® Storm.
  • A new button toolbar can be activated in the settings allowing Storm(TM) users to quickly access: “New memo”, “Options”, “About”.
• Memo Content Encryption
  • Each memo can be protected by a separate password.
  • AES encryption is used to protect the memo’s content from unauthorized access.
  • Encryption support can be activated in “Options”. This will enable:
    • Encryption / decryption indicator in memo listing (might slow down listing updates with huge memo lists).
    • “Encrypt” button in the “New” / “Edit” memo screens.
    • Automatic password prompt when opening an encrypted memo.

Features since version 0.8.0 (BETA 8):

• New Features
  • Send memo as SMS.
• User Interface Improvements
  • Memo details screen: buttons can be turned on/off.
  • Memo listing screen: memo icons can be turned on/off (w/o icons you might have better performance).
  • Memo listing screen: encryption icons can be turned on/off (w/o icons you might have better performance).
  • Memo listing screen: redesigned un-encrypted icon for better visibility.
• Behavior Improvements
  • Startup: shows a note that MemoPad is required for ActionPad.
  • Memo details screen: can be started with cursor on top or bottom.
  • Memo listing screen: hotkeys for jumping to top(”C”) or bottom(”M”) added.

Features since version 0.8.1 (BETA 9):

• New Features
  • Statistics.
    • Memo listing screen: Shows current memo list count.
    • Memo details screen: Shows content’s character count.
• User Interface Improvements
  • Memo listing screen: Drawing improvement for small fonts and icons.
  • Memo details screen: “Send as…” now available.
  • Memo details screen: Title is updated while editing the title.

Features since version 0.8.10 (BETA 10):

• New Features
  • Password verification.
  • Session password support.
  • Unicode support: Foreign language characters like Chinese, Japanese and others are supported now.
• Bug Fixes
  • Encrypt » Cancel » Editing is no longer possible.
  • ENTER and ESCAPE now work as expected in encrypt & decrypt screens.
  • Startup bug on some devices fixed.
  • Remember position in memo list when editing is started with ENTER.
  • Encrypt and decrypt screens scroll when big fonts are used.
  • “Send to ActionPad” sometimes did not work.
  • and some more …

Beta program has been successfully finished. This program can now be purchased and it is available as instant download. Only $9.99 Release History Beta 1 (v0.4) has been released 2008-12-17. Beta 2 (v0.5) has been released 2009-01-15. Beta 3 (v0.6) has been released 2009-03-06. Beta 4 (v0.6.1) has been released 2009-03-27. Beta 5 (v0.6.2) has been released 2009-04-20. Beta 6 (v0.7.0) has been released 2009-04-28. Beta 7 (v0.7.6) has been released 2009-05-15. Beta 8 (v0.8.0) has been released 2009-06-12. Beta 9 (v0.8.1) has been released 2009-06-25. Beta 10 (v0.8.10) has been released 2009-07-30.

NextAction! 3.0 Pro for BlackBerry
Implementing GTD® (Getting Things Done®) with your BlackBerry® Wireless Handheld

• Check out the features of NextAction! 3.0: features

Extra Features of NextAction! 3.0 Professional Edition:

• VoiceAction Support – no typing required anymore; record your voice as a Voice Action
• Task Priority Support
• Enhanced BlackBerry Bold Support

Beta program has been successfully finished. This program can now be purchased and it is available as instant download. Only $99.95 History Beta 1 (v3.0.19) has been released 2008-12-23. Beta 2 has been released 2008-12-31. Beta 3 has been released 2009-01-07. Beta 4 has been released 2009-01-29.

NextAction! 3.0 for BlackBerry
Implementing GTD® (Getting Things Done®) with your BlackBerry® Wireless Handheld

• Check out the current features of NextAction! 2.0: features

New Features since version 3.0 Beta 5 (2.9.72):

• phone numbers are recognized in a next action (you can dial directly from it)
• improved sorting
• several minor bug fixes

Changes since version 3.0 Beta 4 (2.9.62):

• fixed critical Context-Visibility bug that was introduced in Beta 3

New Features since version 3.0 Beta 3 (2.9.59):

• ask for delete (projects/contexts)
• it is possible to switch the info line on/off
• sure type support added
• someday/maybe handling
• user interface improvements
• minor bug fixes

New Features since version 3.0 Beta 2 (2.9.35):

• Context Management: add/edit/delete working
• minor bugs fixed
• user interface improvements

New Features since version 3.0 Beta 1 (2.9.30):

• AutoText Support
• Project Indicator (”p:”) can be changed
• Open a next action in the internal BlackBerry Task apllication
• Globally delete all completed actions
• Sorting support: by name, by project, by context
• Improved user interface
• Project Notes Support

Beta program has been successfully finished. This program can now be purchased and it is available as instant download. Only $39.95 History Beta 5 (v2.9.72) has been released 2008-11-03. Beta 4 (v2.9.62) has been released 2008-11-01. Beta 3 (v2.9.59) has been released 2008-10-30. Beta 2 (v2.9.35) has been released 2008-10-26. Beta 1 (v2.9.30) has been released 2008-10-20.

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.

Features since version 1.3.0:

• Category filter (user wish).
• Task text in email content.
• Font size adjustable in all screens.
• Quick guide.

New features since version 1.4.0:

• Task text in email contains notes too.
• Minor background improvements.

Beta program has been successfully finished. This program can now be purchased and it is available as instant download. Only $9.99 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. Beta 5 (v1.4.0) has been released 2008-09-11.

TaskReports^™ for BlackBerry^®

TaskReports^™ is 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^™.

Features since version 1.1.0:

• Support for devices with trackwheel (w/o trackball) (71xx, 72xx, 87xx)
• Extended graphical reports (legends improved)
• Send report via EMail (HTML file attachment)

Features since version 1.2.0:

• General user interface improvements (everything is directly accessible from the program’s home screen).
• Added report type: upcoming tasks.
• View all upcoming tasks which are due today, the current week or current month.
• Filter on/of setting for completed tasks.
• Scheduled report manager.
• Send scheduled email reports in background.
• Scheduling period: one time, daily or weekly basis.

Features since version 1.3.0:

• User interface improvements.
• Schedules can now be edited.
• More colorful EMail (HTML) reports.
• Sending log: keeps track of all emails the program sends out.

Features since version 1.4.0:

• GTD® reports (next actions, contexts, projects, and project progress).
• Help screen for general usage.
• HTML reports have been polished.
• Improved start up time and program feedback.
• Improved performance on report generation (saves battery power).
• Bug fixes: no more out of memory errors when you have thousands of tasks in your db.

Features since version 1.5.0:

• GTD® reports support someday/maybe lists*.
  * Only in conjunction with NextAction! for BlackBerry®.
• User interface has been polished.
• Sending daemon is now configurable.
• Email priority can be set up.
• Minor bug fixes.

New features since version 1.5.2:

• Nothing changed.

Beta program has been successfully finished. This program can now be purchased and it is available as instant download. Only $14.99 History Beta 1 (v1.0.0) has been released 2008-08-13. Beta 2 (v1.1.0) has been released 2008-09-02. Beta 3 (v1.2.0) has been released 2008-09-12. Beta 4 (v1.3.0) has been released 2008-09-18. Beta 5 (v1.4.0) has been released 2008-09-26. Beta 6 (v1.5.0) has been released 2008-10-24. Beta 7 (v1.5.2) has been released 2008-11-18.

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. What to do?
Just drop us an email. We will come back to you as soon as possible – perhaps with a new version.

I 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.

I have an awesome program idea! What to do?
Please just drop us an email. We will look into this and evaluate if it is possible to make your idea live.

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