BlackBerry

Illium Software has released eWallet 7.0 for BlackBerry, iPhone, and Windows Mobile. New features include the ability to create custom backgrounds, keep backgrounds and files when syncing between the desktop app (included) and the phone app. Touchscreen users can easily flip from card to card by simply swiping across the screen. or , you can use eWallet on any device we support. No extra versions. No extra purchases. Illium eWallet is available on Handango for $19.95 for BlackBerry, iPhone, and Windows Mobile. The new version includes unlimited transfers to your other devices. Existing eWallet users will be able to upgrade for $10.

DataViz has upgraded its Documents To Go Microsoft Office suite for BlackBerry and iPhone/iPod touch. The new version adds faster file opening, a better PDF viewer, the ability to open password-protected PDFs (with the password), tap zooming, and new screenshot viewing options (thumbnail, fit-to-screen, full screen, etc.). The latest Documents To Go for BlackBerry is available at Handango . All versions (BlackBerry, iPhone/iPod touch, S60 and Windows Mobile phones) are available at dataviz.com.

Loopt has released a major update for its free Loopt location based directory app that runs in the background on your BlackBerry and automatically connects you to nearby friends or to "highly rated" businesses based on your current location. You can check out where your friends are on maps, view or comment their latest real-time updates, and share updates and photos with Facebook and Twitter. You can also browse and rate local places and events rated by Zagat, Citysearch, and the Loopt community, and opt to receive coupons or other special offers from nearby retailers. Loopt is available for free at blackberry.com/appworld.

Similar to Loopt, RoadComm's free LifeInPocket mobile suite offers address book sync, instant location messaging, a family/friends locator, WiFi hotspot locator, weather, traffic reports, parking info, maps, roadside assistance and a directory with more than 15 million businesses and other points of interest, including visitors' reviews and ratings. What sets LifeInPocket apart from other location directory apps is that it also offers a navigation feature with turn-by-turn voice guidance. For more info or to download the app, see LifeInPocket.com.

S4BB has released version 2.1 of its WorldDialer dialing app for simplifying long distance and IDD calls. WorldDialer lets you select a contact in your address book or a previously called number in your call log, or you can enter a number manually and select a calling card to use. The app can store up to 100 phone card configurations. Corporations can deploy the WorldDialer BlackBerry client wirelessly through their BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and the WorldDialer Enterprise Administration Panel can update WorldDialer client configurations within the BES network. The WorldDialer BlackBerry Client is available for $9.99 at Handango and S4BB.com.

More BlackBerry apps news:

BlackBerry: BlackBerry Presenter lets you leave your laptop at home (Laptop)

BlackBerry: RIM unveils BlackBerry Media Sync 3.0 (AppScout)

BlackBerry: RIM brings Lotus Quickr and Connections to the BlackBerry (InfoWorld)

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iPhone / iPod touch

DataViz has upgraded its Documents To Go Microsoft Office suite for BlackBerry and iPhone/iPod touch. The new version adds faster file opening, a better PDF viewer, the ability to open password-protected PDFs (with the password), tap zooming, and new screenshot viewing options (thumbnail, fit-to-screen, full screen, etc.). The new Premium version (3.0), which allows viewing of attachments from Microsoft Exchange servers, now also supports Gmail attachments and PowerPoint Presentations. The Premium version is $14.99 in the iTunes App Store , and the regular version (2.1) is $9.99 in the iTunes App Store . All versions (BlackBerry, iPhone/iPod touch, S60 and Windows Mobile phones) are available at dataviz.com.

Electric Pocket has released an update to MailTones, a message notification app that uses the iPhone's push notification capabilities to alert you to important mail, and offers customizable alert tones. The new version is newly compatible the second gen iPod touch and adds an extra-loud-and-long "alarm" tone for priority messages, such as for people working on call. MailTones is $2.99 at the iTunes App Store .