Synchronise Blackberry Calendar with Google Calendar(s) using Free ‘Google Sync’

This is the latest software I have come across for my Blackberry.

Google recently released a free download that allows Blackberry handheld owners to sync their Google Calendar (http://calendar.google.com) with their device, called ‘Google Sync’.

The mobile method (http://m.google.com/sync) can be accessed via users BlackBerry’s Web browser to download and install Google Sync – the quickest and easiest method. Or it can be downloaded and installed first on users PC running the BlackBerry desktop software, followed by installing it to the BlackBerry device via a USB connection when next syncing the device.

It works well and can be set to synchronise manually or automatically (every 2 hours) and can sync events for the next 4 weeks up to a maximum of 24 weeks ahead. For conflicts you can set the option to either handheld or server wins.

Benefits are it is easy to install, the Sync application becomes part of the Blackberry Calendar menu, it provides a useful backup to your Blackberry Calendar accessible via the Google Calendar on the Web.

One limitation that I discovered is that it will only sync new entries, thus entries you already have entered or that are historical will not be synchronised and recorded onto your Google Calendar.

Blackberry 8707 from Optus

I have long used a Blackberry device, and it is by far my most oft-used and useful gadget, mainly for accessing my emails.

I recently upgraded the operating system to the latest version (v4.2.1.105). As with everything Blackberry the upgrade went smoothly. The automated process first backed up all my existing data (the recommended setting). This version has some nice new enhancements such as being able to access my Facebook profile from my Blackberry.

The only thing I didn’t like was the rearranging of the icons on my Blackberry screen, which I wished to change.

I knew I had done this previously, but could neither remember nor find anything in the help section as to how to go about it.

In actual fact it is rather simple.

Highlight the icon you wish to move by holding the ALT button and simultaneously click the trackwheel. This brings up options to either MOVE ICON, HIDE ICON, SHOW ALL or SWITCH APPLICATION. This last option SWITCH APPLICATION is a useful addon that can be used whilst in any application, enabling quick navigation from one to another.

Select MOVE ICON and then with the trackwheel move the icon to where you wish to place it and then click the trackwheel once done.