Elecite are back with a new theme and this one is inspired by the HTC Sense UI. The theme is very attractive as well as interactive with tri-screen animations on all supported devices.
After downloading the theme, you’ll notice that sliding to the right brings up a dedicated media screen with pictures, music and media buttons and photos. Sliding to the left will display today section for calendar, call log and messages. These features make this theme great for those who use their BlackBerry media functionality to the fullest. Hitting the menu button will bring up a list of 5-6 quick-launch icons such as Options, MemoPad and so on.
Another favorite included in this theme is the dedicated weather slot in the middle and 4 customizable icons.
RIM have officially announced its BlackBerry Widget Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing developers to build apps using common web technologies. Included with the SDK is access to BlackBerry Widget APIs and other tools to easily create applications that can be distributed via BlackBerry App World or a BES.
7Digital have officially announced the launch of their BlackBerry app with access to over 7 million MP3s. The app allows users to download music over GPRS/EDGE/3G or WiFi, and build a library of DRM-free MP3s on their BlackBerry.
The app, developed in partnership with DevelopIQ, will also let users access purchased tracks on 7digital.com via the built-in digital locker. You will be able to listen to the tracks from an integrated media player, as well as stream them to your car or home via Bluetooth.
The 7digital app is available for the Bold, Curve 8900, Tour, 8520 and Storm.
Currency Exchange Rates is a currency exchange app for BlackBerry. Get currency conversions using a professional currency exchange rates provider with over 120 currencies! Keep your pocket book balance ahead of the curve when you travel, trade, and buy stock or commodities overseas. Internet connection required to update currency exchange rates.
Automatic updates keeps conversion rates up-to-date for on the fly converting. Sort and add/remove any number of currencies from the conversion display screen to keep your most used currencies on top for easy access. Other options to add a “tax” to the conversion change your update time frequency, sort currencies and decimal precision makes Currency Exchange Rates the most comprehensive application of its kind.
features:
Update frequency can be adjusted or turned off to avoid roaming.
Sort currencies by relative value.
Option to change the character used for the decimal place so currencies can be display in formats like 123.456.789,12 for those that prefer this format.
Base currency can be changed by simply touching a different currency. (Not fixed to USD)
Use the Inverse button to show the exchange rate’s inverse ratio.
BlackBerry® Messenger is the instant messaging (IM) program that’s unique to BlackBerry smartphone users. You can instantly chat, send and receive pictures, and set your availability status using a familiar desktop IM look and feel—all from your BlackBerry smartphone.
A new version of BlackBerry Messenger will soon be available. We’ve been trying a leaked version of BBM 5.0 for a couple of months now and we couldn’t be more impressed with the new features:
Enhanced SMS -Allows for a conversational chat-like user experience with a single contact list for the most personal mobile-to-mobile communications
Avatars -Users can choose a picture from the BlackBerry Smartphone gallery and save it as their personal avatar, which will be seen by their contacts. They can also view other avatars in the contact list and zoom in on the avatars of contacts participating in a conversation by selecting “View participants.”
Large Media File Transfer -Users can send/receive large file transfers up to 6 megabytes for pictures, files and audio.
Enhanced Group Functionality -Allows for the ability to update, share & communicate with a subset community.
Bar-code Identity -A user can add a contact to the BlackBerry Messenger contact list by displaying a 2-dimensional bar code that invitees can capture with their device cameras.
Reliable Contact Backup and Restore -Contacts are backed-up on a server and do not require the need for BlackBerry® Desktop Manager.
Rogers Wireless launched the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone today in Canada. This device sports a 2.0 megapixel camera, external media keys, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, and quad-band EDGE. It is the first BlackBerry released with the new optical trackpad. The new BlackBerry can be had for as little as $99.99 with a three-year voice and data plan, or $449.99 without a contract.
