This week is off to a great start with some OS leaks for your BlackBerry. The move coveted of the 2 leaks is for Bold and Curve 8900 users: OS 5.0.0.13. Don’t get too excited though, like all the OS 5.0 leaks we’ve seen, the build does not come with the latest BlackBerry Messenger, and it will make App World buggy.
BlackBerry Storm 9500 users will appreciate the OS 4.7.0.164 update as it helps make the Storm experience a little smoother. While the Storm started off on a bad foot, RIM has done a great job of releasing OS updates to improve the experience. So if you’re frustrated with your device, at the very least you should be getting official updates the moment they’re available.
Personally, I don’t recommend downloading these OS leaks, but I’m posting for the die-hards who absolutely must try them out. Make sure to back everything up!
Cellfservices have a new unlocking promotion for Canadian BlackBerry Storm users. The new express service will get your Bell or TELUS BlackBerry Storm unlocked within 24-48 hours, rather than 2-3 weeks. Once your BlackBerry Storm is unlocked, you can use it on any GSM carrier.
Weight Watchers Online is promoting the BlackBerry Storm for the mobile side of their latest campaign. It seems the Storm is not only good for browsing the Internet, it helps you burn calories. The secret lies in the SurePress technology. That extra push builds muscle and burns fat!
BerryWhip is an app for the BlackBerry Storm that was launched last week. The app is pretty fun and simulates a whip using the accelerometer. The movements are easy – just your basic whipping motion.
Right now we’ve offering the first 50 readers a chance to get the app for free. All you have to do is use the promo code bbcoolwhip to download the app for free.
NOTE: This app does not work on OS 4.7.0.75.
Hurry up and get your free copy now! There are only 50 so the codes will stop working shortly.
Multiplied has now brought Poynt to the BlackBerry Storm and was kind enough to give us a copy early for a hands-on. After the jump you’ll find Poynt for BlackBerry Storm’s feature list, a bunch of screen captures, and impressions from our time with this nifty application. Or you could just download Poynt at the link below, considering this is one of the best applications out for the Storm right now.
While most Verizon Storm users are wondering why they would receive a text message telling them to upgrade to an OS that isn’t available yet, Vodafone Germany did the smart thing and just posted OS 4.7.0.78 on their website! You can click the link below to download and get updating – OS 4.7.0.78 should give Storm 9500 users quite a boost in stability.
Any BlackBerry Curve user knows that screen scratching can be a huge issue. Put that BlackBerry in your pocket with your keys too many times and you just bought yourself an expensive paperweight. Thankfully, the video above shows that this won’t be an issue with the BlackBerry Storm. A tip of our hat to the brave soul who thought that attacking his Storm with a hunting knife was a good idea.
Our boy Kevin over at CrackBerry just received this email:
I just received this email from no-reply@upgrade.blackberry.com:
Bundle An upgrade of BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.7 is available. This upgrade includes optimizations and enhancements approved by your wireless service provider.
Note: If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, contact your administrator for more information about upgrading. is available for your device.
We’re away from our office, and thus from a version of Internet Explorer needed to download the upgrade (where’s that Mac compliance, RIM?). PC users, quickly, hit the link above and let us know if BlackBerry Storm users have an updated OS 4.7!
Quickly following up on their and Australian pricing announcement, Vodafone has joined with RIM to jointly announce the launch of the BlackBerry Storm 9500 in the Netherlands. Here’s a list of the software to come pre-loaded on RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry.
* Facebook® for BlackBerry® smartphones
* Windows Live™ Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
* Google Talk™ for BlackBerry smartphones
* Yahoo® Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
* AOL® Instant Messenger™ for BlackBerry smartphones
* ICQ® for BlackBerry smartphones
* Flickr™ Photo Uploader for BlackBerry smartphones
Pricing for Voda Netherlands Storm ranges from free to €79.95, depending on your per month tariff. You can find the full pricing info after the jump or at the link below:
The BlackBerry 4.7 JDE beta that saw release in early October has received an update. The beta update includes device simulators much closer to the final Vodafone and Verizon BlackBerry Storm builds, as well as the final accelerometer APIs. Developers should expect the final JDE release in the coming weeks.
