BlackBerry Storm Tutorial: Typing, Part 1

Typing on the BlackBerry Storm touchscreen (clickscreen) can be frustrating unless you're willing to practice and improve your skills. If you ever learned to touch type on a computer keyboard (or old-fashioned typewriter), you know that investment in your time paid off handsomely. Well, why not invest some time in becoming an efficient (and happy) typist on your Storm? Part 1 of this ...

Trooper Typing, Delete It…or PLAY IT

Around May or June 2008, BlackBerry owners using Verizon Wireless started discovering a new icon on their home screens. Labeled Trooper Typing, the icon looks looks like an airplane dropping a paratrooper. Those affected began screaming and posting questions all over the web. This article answers: Where did this icon come from? What is it for? Why is this happening? How can I ...

Tips and Tricks, Typing, Part 1

Typing on the Pearl Keyboard The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 sacrifices a full-QWERTY keyboard to attain its very appealing smaller size. But don't be fooled by the tiny keyboard, it is amazingly powerful. But you need to practice some tips and tricks to be proficient with it. This post begins with some very basic techniques. Try practicing with your phone while you ...