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As you are probably well aware, the BBGeeks/Viigo co-branded RSS reader has now officially been upgraded to the 3.0 release. This means that you now have all the power of Tango right there at your fingertips while still showing some love for your favorite BlackBerry site on the web.

If you have not upgraded your BBGeeks RSS reader from the previous version, doing so is quite a simple process. Simply head over to the following URL: BBGeeks RSS reader download.

Once you install the new and improved RSS reader you will have all the same content you enjoyed prior to upgrading, as well as a ton of great new functionality. Read this article for a full breakdown of what it means to upgrade to Tango.

You will no doubt, immediately recognize the great new uses of the Viigo software in addition to the standard RSS reading, but aside from the obvious, there are a few interesting and creative ways to use the software as well.

3 Creative uses for the BBGeeks Tango (3.0) RSS reader

Use your RSS reader as a photo sharing tool
With the BBGeeks RSS reader you have the ability to subscribe to the Flickr RSS feed and set up their channel to get your latest photos sent right to your BlackBerry.

Not only can you view your photos using the Flickr RSS photo stream, but you can use the power of your BlackBerry to save any of these images as a device wallpaper or even send them to friends quickly and easily using the “Send article via E-Mail” functionality of Tango.

Track everyday activities using the Viigo Value Added Services
If you take the same route to work every morning, why not set up a traffic report alert that will notify you of any closures or irregular traffic patterns that may interfere with your commute. To do this you simply add the desired traffic feed from the Channel > Library > Useful Services menu. Navigate to the desired route and presto, instant updates to get you home or to work as quickly as possible.

Viigo supports traffic information from all major cities in the US and the UK.

How about tracking a package delivery using your BlackBerry? Yes this was possible with the previous version, but many people did not realize it could be done. Very similar to tracking flight information, you simply enter in your package tracking number and you will be presented with accurate data as to where in the world your delivery is at that precise moment.

Viigo supports tracking of packages via UPS, DHL and Federal Express.

Viigo as an enterprise tool
Ok so this one is not for the every day user, but it reflects the lengths to which you can stretch the functionality of the BBGeeks RSS reader to make it a relevant tool for your every day uses. Take for instance, the System Administrator at your current organization. They can use the power of Tango to monitor various alerts and signal messages that they have combined into a common RSS feed. In this manner, the RSS reader now allows them to monitor crucial data while being away from their desks performing other job related tasks.

This is a great example of how to use the RSS reader in a way that it was not originally intended.

Above I mentioned the SysAdmin, but managers or HR representatives could also make use of the power of Tango by using it to push out company wide news bulletins, messages to employees and corporate news letters. Again, not a task that was originally envisioned for the RSS reader, but one that it is perfectly suited to assist with.

There you go folks, three creative uses for your newly downloaded BBGeeks Tango RSS reader.

What kind of creative uses can you come up with?

Above we have presented you with three creative uses for the BBGeeks RSS reader that will stretch the functionality of the software to great lengths. Now it is your turn!

We here at BBGeeks.com want you, our fantastic readers, to send in your most creative uses for the BBGeeks RSS reader. Are you using it for something that you feel is particularly noteworthy? Have you found a special setting that allows for an increase in functionality?

We have PRIZES! Here are the contest rules:

In exchange for your creative suggestions we would like to make this a contest. The most creative use suggested for the BBGeeks Tango RSS reader will win a $50 gift certificate to be used on any software or accessories they choose from the BBGeeks Store.

In addition, we have some great prizes available from Viigo in the form of awesome Adidas soccer jerseys with the Viigo logo across the front (Only Large jerseys are available). One of these soccer jerseys will be paired with the $50 gift certificate and go to the winner of the contest. The other two will be awarded to those we feel offered solid tips, but did not take home the grand prize.

Voting will be done by the BBGeeks staff and entries can be sent to marketing@bbgeeks.com. The contest ends on September 24th, 2008 and winners will be announced the following day. So send in your ideas guys and girls and let’s get creative!

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