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Mobile Ministry Magazine

Seeing mobile technology through the lens of Scripture

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Welcome and thank you for visiting Mobile Ministry Magazine. Here, we explore the use of mobile technology and how it can be used by ministers, missionaries, and many others as a means to augment their abilities to share the Gospel. Read more about our mission to educate and edify at the intersection of faith and technology.

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Olive Tree's BibleReader for BlackBerry

Olive Tree's BibleReader for the BlackBerry has been updated recently. This beta version adds some features present in other editions of Olive Tree's product, and brings a few software and usability enhancements.

Some of the new features in BibleReader 4.0 for BlackBerry include:

  • A redesigned verse-chooser screen
  • A redesigned and optimized library screen
  • A history feature which enables the viewing of past read content
  • And, the ability to store Bibles on a memory card

BibleReader for the BlackBerry is currently available via the Olive Tree's beta software page.

A non-beta version of BibleReader is available from Olive Tree's website for other PDAs and smartphones in addition to BlackBerry models.

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Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Nokia E71 In the House

Pardon the lack of pictures, but I'm litereally between phones of all kinds right now.

Last night, I received the Nokia E71 (European Version) from Nokia Blogger Relations and have some initial thoughts that some of you who might be in the market for a QWERTY smartphone might find very interesting.

First of all, this device is small. The E71 is all of 10 mm (that's 1cm) thick. Compared to the MWg Zinc II that I am in the process of reviewing its small, just really, really small.

Add in the fact that it has a battery that is as large as my N800 Internet Tablet and you have the makings of a device that can pretty much last a few days being used hard.

What I mean by using hard is this: there is built-in GPS, Wi-FI, Bluetooth 2.0 (with the ability to use Bluetooth stereo headphones, called A2DP), 110MB of internal storage space, a microSD card slot for adding more space, and tons of software at your displosal. In other words, this thing is loaded.

I gave it to a friend of mine who likes Nokias but currently has a BlackBerry Curve (ironically, I just reviewed that too) and she remarked that it was really small yet powerful. It was a bit too powerful. The metal casing and all of those features makes it kinda hard to assume that you will take advantage of it fully.

But that's why I get these devices. I'm given the task to living with the E71 and figuring out its abilities and whether this can be something that would work for those of you who would like to keep connected, or extend your ability to connect with those you minister with.

I look forward to sharing my experiences with you here, Jaiku, and other places online. Frankly speaking, I've got a new phone in the house, so you know its time to kick the usage up a good bit. :)

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Bible Unleashed for BlackBerry

Image: screenshot of Bible Unleased for BlackBerry, via Bible Unleashed website

Yet another Bible application, but this one for those with BlackBerries that cannot technically unattach from their device or the office. Bible Unleashed for BlackBerry smartphones is a pretty effective way to utilize a BB for more than just email.

From the press release:

...Bible Unleashed offers wireless versions of 16 different Bible translations from classic through to the most modern translations. Use Bible Unleashed to make your BlackBerry part of your daily worship by browsing Bible books, chapters and verses easily using the BlackBerry trackball and search for specific verses using keywords and phrases.

Bible Unleashed is compatible with BlackBerry Curve, Pearl, and 8800 series smartphones. Its a subscription service, and costs $4.99 per month to use. For more information and to take advantage of a specia 2-day trial offer, visit the Bible Unleashed website.

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