Leaked: OS 5.0.0.314 for Bold 9000 and Curve 8900

The guys over at BerryReview got a hot tip and landed OS 5.0.0.314 for both the Bold 9000 and Curve 8900. If you've been hanging on to a buggy 5.0 build, now is your chance to upgrade. No word of any major finding or fixes for these, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you find out.

*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *

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Official List of BlackBerry Devices to Get OS 5.0 Update

Been wondering if the BlackBerry Smartphone you already own will be getting the OS 5.0 update everybody keeps talking about? We knew there would be a cut-off somewhere down the road of older device models and it turns out we were pretty spot on with our hunches. but now we officially know which devices are getting the update thanks to a new knowledge base article on BlackBerry's website. Keep reading to see if your device made the cut.

Supported BlackBerry Smartphones with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8200 series smartphones
BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphones
BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphones
BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones
BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphones
BlackBerry Storm 9500 series smartphones
BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphones
So what was the ulimate kill point? Memory. According to the article:

In order to optimize the BlackBerry smartphone user experience with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0, BlackBerry smartphones must have more than 64MB of memory to support this version of BlackBerry Device Software. BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 is targeted to be supported by Research In Motion on the above noted BlackBerry smartphones.


In the case of the BlackBerry Curve 8330, it looks like having to wait a year to get the device after the Curve was originally released paid off. The Curve 8330 has 96MB of flash memory vs. 64 in the Curve 8300, 8310, 8320. I could see it being easy to get mad if you currently are using a BlackBerry that won't get the update (especially if you recently picked up a Curve 8310/8320), but really, it just doesn't make sense to upgrade to something that'll bog your device down. At least the Bold 9700 and Storm2 are just around the corner if you're thinking it's time for an upgrade.

** It seems the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is missing from the list above. It will for sure get the OS 5.0 update as well - they must have left it off by accident. But once there's one mistake... who knows. **

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BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 Now Available!

* Update: It seems those of us running leaked versions of OS 5.0 are good to go!!!! *
A lot of you have been playing around with leaked versions of BBM5 and never wanted to see a standard BBM version again - well now you don't have to! BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 is now officially available in BlackBerry App World for devices running OS 4.5 and higher.

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The World's Most Expensive BlackBerry - A $240k Curve 8900

BlackBerry is a diamond encrusted Curve 8900 that rings in at $240k. Our good friend Al Sacco has all the details, so check out his blog for the full scoop. Even if you could afford this... would you really want to?

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DriveSafe.ly Reads Your Emails and SMS Out Loud

There is an endless line of applications that try to make it safer to drive with your BlackBerry. As CrackBerry Abusers, we find it near impossible to drive without checking our emails or SMS on the road. DriveSafe.ly hopes to help keep us all safer on the move with their free application. As emails or SMS messages come in, DriveSafe.ly will read them out loud so you don't need to take your eyes off the road. You can choose to have the messages automatically played, or on-demand through the menu. The obvious downside to the free version is that there are sponsor messages which can become annoying after time, however there is also a pro version of the application that adds additonal voices and is sponsor free.

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Updated BeejiveIM Beta 1.9.6 Released for Trackball Devices

Ran across a thread in the forums and saw that BeejiveIM has tossed out another beta update. The app is currently at version 1.9.6 and includes some cool updates this time around. There are some minor UI changes among other things, but perhaps the coolest feature is the option to have push notifications to and email address when the app is running in the backgound. The new features include:

file transfers via link, you can now transfer files to buddies on all IM accounts.

push when app running in background (see preferences in app).

send voice notes

send GPS location (if supported by phone)

new chat styles & background images

new buddy list layouts

improved battery life

overall UI redesign

various other bug fixes & enhancements

The beta is available in various versions for all trackball devices (an updated Storm version is on the way) running OS 4.2 or higher.














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Free Reverie Theme for BlackBerry Bold & Curve 8900

Reverie is about as simple as it gets. This full screen theme shows no icons on the homescreen, allowing you to fully show off your wallpaper. There is a small banner along the bottom with meters and notifiers as well as a Quicklaunch button. This is as clean as a theme can get, and I love the look of a screen with no icons. There are two versions available (with or without weather slot) and each is 100% free.

9000 Installation:

*Updated 9/19/09* Some font sizes reduced. Installation size reduced. Changed default wallpaper. Changed call screen backgrounds.

*NOTE* The file name for theme has been changed since the previous version. Downloading the current version may not cause your older version to be replaced automatically.

Reverie Bold (w/ weather slot): OTA

Reverie Bold (w/o weather slot): OTA


Reverie Bold BETA 9/21/09 (w/ weather slot): OTA
Changed default wallpaper (again) to further reduce installation size. Removed wallpaper "peek" on all screens. Added outline to home screen text for better wallpaper compatibility. Resized and moved lock screen lock icon.


To install this theme, open the OTA link that pertains to the version you want from within your BlackBerry browser. Desktop installation is not available.

Features:

Weather Slot
The theme is available both with and without a slot for your weather app. To use the weather slot version, simply place your weather app in the first (top left) spot on your application screen and it will show up on the home screen.

QuickLaunch
QuickLaunch support is provided on all versions of the theme through the "square" button on the left hand side of the home screen's bar. You will need to have the QuickLaunch app installed in order for this feature to work.


8900 Installation:

*Updated 9/19/09* Some font sizes reduced. Installation size reduced. Changed default wallpaper. Changed call screen backgrounds.

Reverie 8900 (w/ weather slot): OTA

Reverie 8900 (w/o weather slot): OTA


To install this theme, open the OTA link that pertains to the version you want from within your BlackBerry browser. Desktop installation is not available.





Features:

Weather Slot
The theme is available both with and without a slot for your weather app. To use the weather slot version, simply place your weather app in the first (top left) spot on your application screen and it will show up on the home screen.

QuickLaunch
QuickLaunch support is provided on all versions of the theme through the "square" button on the left hand side of the home screen's bar. You will need to have the QuickLaunch app installed in order for this feature to work.












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Free DUB Contact Card App Easily Sends Your Contact Info

DUB lets you easily swap information with other users with only a few clicks. This is a great tool for business users who need to swap contact info quickly and efficiently. DUB will even update your information automatically, so if you change your address or phone number your contacts will always have your current information. DUB features:

Swap contact info with a single click! When two people meet and click the Locate button, DUB finds and prompts both to exchange info. No more typing emails or mobile numbers to send your card.

Add your photo, social networks, a link to your blog, Twitter handle, instant messenger and more to your card so your contacts can connect with you wherever you are online.

Send a LinkedIn invite along with your contact info

DUB is available as a free download in BlackBerry App World. There is really no reason not to have it on your device. I love when apps like this come along that are both insanely useful and best of all free.














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Free SleekBerry Theme For BlackBerry Curve 8900!

Six user customizable icons plus weather slot round out the much sought after personalization we all crave for our home screens.

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BBFileScout- Renamed, Updated And Now Better Then Ever!

This is a good example of how great donation ware gets better. BBFileScout has been updated recently as BBRocks pointed out to me. Lots of new stuff was included with this version's changelog including a name change for the application itself, BBFileScout from here on out will just be named FileScout. For those of you out there who have used the app on occassion know how great it is, and for those of you who don't now is the time to download this awesome file explorer for your BlackBerry. New changes include:

• ‘BBFileScout’ is now called ‘FileScout’ The double ‘BB’ was removed from the application name cause of legal concerns – actually this change requires, that you have to delete your current BBFileScout installation [Options - Advanced Options - Applications] (reboot might be required) before you can install FileScout v1.2.0.0. I am sorry for this inconvenience.


• New Option: ‘Check for Updates’ – allows you directly from FileScout to check, if a new Version of the application is available.


• Renamed ‘Stack’ to ‘vClipboard’ in the hope that this is easier to understand for most of the users how copy and move operations can be performed.


• New “Search for text” function in the integrated text editor (incl. “Find next” function and case sensitive/case insensitive switch)


• New keyboard shortcut: + (M)odify Image


• New Thumbnail Option: ‘Do not try to reload broken images’ – when you have specified a ‘Thumbnail-Store Directory’ FileScout can also store the information about broken images – so the next time folders with broken images are opened there will be no warning message for the same files again.


• If ‘Confirm Delete of files & directories’ is enabled, and you want to delete multiple files you have a new checkbox in the confirm dialogue: ‘Do not ask again for this selection?’ – once this is checked, all files of the selection will be deleted without additional confirmation.

Some great changes there but please keep in mind, you must be running OS 4.3+ to use this application. As always, this application remains donationware meaning if you download it, use it and love please donate to help keep the development going.

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Enhanced Gmail Plugin For BlackBerry Now Available!

*UPDATE* - It's been pointed out at this time the Storm 2 has this feature built right in so users will not even have to download the app to use it, that version is at 2.0.0.13 but, it's not know at this time if that will be standard across future devices as of yet.

We've been hearing for a while now that RIM was working on a plugin for Gmail users that was going to bring a bunch of additional features when it came to handling Gmail on your BlackBerry. Finally, it is now available for all users to download--if you can get the link working right, RIM seems to be having issues with the links issued via BIS accounts, but have an alternate page as well. The new plug includes some great new features for Gmail users such as:

Add and remove labels and stars on email messages
Report spam email messages
Perform local and remote searches
Archive email messages
View related email messages as a single conversation (threaded view)

Synchronization only happens from your BlackBerry to your Google Mail account, meaning some changes made through your Google Mail account won’t sync to your BlackBerry(One way synch). In order to get the download link if you already have a gmail account set up on your BlackBerry you will need to delete and re-add your account and a PIN message will be sent to you with the link. The enhanced plugin is available for all device 4.5 OS+ and the official BlackBerry forums has a great getting started guide available. Visit blackberry.com/gmail from your BlackBerry's web browser to download.

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Walkthrough

It's getting close to September, and we know hope that BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac is only a few weeks away. We got a good look at most of the included features, and now BGR has posted a great walkthrough of the entire package. It shouldn't be long before we see the full release of the software, but if you need to get your fix, head over to BGR and check it out in the flesh.












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Free HTC Hero Sense Theme by daveastra for the BlackBerry Curve 8900

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8900 Hero OTA

8900 Hero Quicklaunch OTA


8900 Hero Today OTA

8900 Hero Today Quicklaunch OTA


8900 Hero Weatherbug OTA

8900 Hero Weatherbug and Quicklaunch OTA


8900 Hero Today Weatherbug OTA

8900 Hero Today Weatherbug and Quicklaunch OTA

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BlackBerry App World Now Viewable on the Web

Now RIM has launched a web portal for it at http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/ that allows you to browse apps from your desktop computer. When you find an app that you like in the catalogue, you can email yourself the link to complete the purchase and download via the App World client on your device (you can't purchase or download from the site). It's not a full desktop solution, but it's much handier than trying to browse apps in the on-device client. Overall the solution looks really nice - good job RIM!













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Pandora for BlackBerry Updated to 1.1.1

Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated from 1.1.0 to 1.1.1 and fixes various networking issues. Users will be prompted to update when logging in. The update repairs issues that some users on certain devices were experiencing including HTTP 502 errors. Not all devices were having the same issue. From Pandora release notes:

• Fixed HTTP 502 issue (and other networking-related issues such as the "connection closed" problem on the 8350i)


• 
  Fixed volume going to "full" after an audio system alert (phone, email, IM) on Storm


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  For listeners who use the low end of the volume scale, the jump from 3 bars to 4 bars isn't as jarring anymore

To download visit www.pandora.com from your device. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

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Kayak Releases Free Flight, Hotel Search And Booking Application

Kayak.com has released a great application that allows you to search, book and compare pricing on airlines and hotels all from within one application on your BlackBerry. I tested the application out just to see how well it would function and what type of results I would have with it, and I'm pleased to say it works great.

Best part for me was it actually included Canadian listings and recognized all major Canadian airports. The application is very light weight and looks nice considering, now I have nothing against using say--Worldmate, but some features of Worldmate are paid features that also get downloaded when even using the free version so it makes it a heavy application. This is a great alternative with a little bit more functionality added, Kayak supports all BlackBerry devices 81xx series and up.

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Free Audible Audio Book App For BlackBerry Updated

Audible.com, which provides a free audio book application for BlackBerry devices, recently got a nice overhaul. Previously users had stated the application was a little slow and sluggish and really didn't perform that well on BlackBerry devices. This time around with the version being updated to 1.4.2, Audible has their application working quite fine. New updates and fixes are as listed below:

• All screens have been optimized for faster loading.


• No more waiting to get back to your audio. You are immediately taken to the player screen upon loading the application, if your last action within the app was listening to audio.


• Performance of user-interface elements has been improved. (scrolling through lists, audio playback buttons, etc.)


• My Library is now stored directly on your device for faster loading of your purchased titles.


• Support for the Curve 8900


• Audio playback bug while Audible for BlackBerry is minimized has been fixed


• Improved support for BlackBerry Enterprise Servers


• Landscape typing for the BlackBerry Storm now supported

If you have used the Audible application before and were not happy with it, try it out again as the update really does fix a lot of concerns. With over 60,000 titles available for download or streaming and plenty of free content to go around, surely worth a look.

• Download The Latest Version Of Audible For Your BlackBerry Smartphone Today>>

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Free Forward, Reply and Edit Application

A long running ache with BlackBerry email is not being able to edit when replying or forwarding. A new app from bberryapp.com changes that. Forward, Reply & Edit integrates with your BlackBerry messages and allows you to do just that. Open an email, choose Forward & Edit or Reply & Edit from the menu and you can change any of the content in the email. Why this isn't a standard feature is beyond me. My only gripe with this is that to activate you are required to send an email to a friend letting them know about the application. Not much to ask for a free app, but it may be spammy to some. You can snag Forward, Reply & Edit free OTA from this link.











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OpenTable Mobile for BlackBerry Now Available

Since I go out to restaurants quite a bit, OpenTable is by far one of my favorite sites. I'm glad to hear they have finally released a mobile app for BlackBerry. OpenTable mobile lets you search restaurants by cuisine, price and availability. You can check out detailed profile pages with photos, ratings and more. If you dine out often, OpenTable could be a welcome addition to your device. You can easily check out some great restaurants and make reservations right from your BlackBerry. OpenTable is available free from BlackBerry App World.












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PortaServer - Mini Web Server For Your WiFi Capable Blackberry

Porta Server turns your WiFi enabled BlackBerry into a web server on the go and access its file system from any web browser on the same network. You can view or download pictures, music, videos, documents or web pages directly from your handset over a WiFi connection.

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