Promising “a new level of security for Windows phones”, German firm Certgate has unveiled SD cards dubbed “Protector” that encrypt data on phones powered by the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system as well Blackberry handsets.

They are pretty confident that the encryption used in “Protector” as it has supposedly passed strict tests by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security, and that units are actually being piloted by the German interior ministry.  The “Protector” SD card has a maximum of 1GB flash memory and is slipped into devices that have SD, microSD or miniSD expansion slots.

Once inserted, data written to a Windows Mobile handset will be hardware-encrypted using a combination of RSA 2048-bit and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 256-bit keys.  However, the “Protector” does not encrypt voice calls, which isn’t a surprise at all.  It does supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and VPN (virtual private network) connection to e-mail servers such as Microsoft’s Exchange which is a huge plus for businesses.  It also offers another layer of protection to Blackberry emails via S/MIME e-mail encryption.  Price for a “Protector” SD card is about €100 (US$125) for a lifetime license and may be lower on volume or bulk orders.  Overtime, these may or may not get cheaper, depending on how it launches.  We’ll have to wait and see.

Source: PCWorld, MobileTopSoft

It’s about time, although we really didn’t wait that long after the Storm version came out last week.  Here’s the Internet speed test jsut for your device!  It will test EV-DO, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi.  Awesome!

You can pick it up free at this link OTA or read more at this link

Source: BlackBerryNews

Airtel and Research In Motion (RIM) have introduced a new service plan specifically for Airtel customers in India. The BlackBerry personal mail service plan provides Airtel customers with unlimited e-mail and instant messaging on BlackBerry smartphone for just Rs. 499 a month, says a company release.

Source: TheHindu

Here’s a nice sleek theme for all you women out there (and men in favor of pink).  This theme is based on Christian Audigier’s Ed Hardy designer clothing company.  Link is available below for download.  Want to check out more amazing themes by this artist?  Go to http://www.NancyDrewThemes.com/

Go to http://blueroomsolution.com/Themes/NancyDrew/8900LoveKills/com_plazmic_theme_LuvKills.jad from your BlackBerry Mobile Browser

Check out this slick theme for your BlackBerry Curve 8900.  These Android themes are just incredible!  They’re all smooth in their icons, fonts, and overall movement.  This one in particular works great on your device without all the lags and mis-haps.  There are 3 different versions.  Feel free to try them all.  Enjoy dear readers.

Here are the OTA links:

• Android Slide Today Plus v1.7
• Android Slide (SlideDock Only)
• Android 2 v1.8

• Have the Caller ID appear as “Unavailable.”
• Show the Caller ID that you are actually calling from.
• “SPOOF” your Caller ID. This means that YOU choose the number that will be displayed on the Caller ID screen of the person that you are calling. Pick any number! If it is a real number, the name of that person or business will also appear. Just follow the simple instructions.

Go to http://123spoof.com/bb/download/ from your BlackBerry Browser to download.

Looks like the guys over at BGR got a glimpse of what the new Facebook 1.5 build for BlackBerry will look like.  Earlier last month, we discussed about Facebook’s future plans with more services and potential ideas they are trying to implement in the program.  It looks like we will be indeed syncing our contact photos with Facebook users easily as said in the previous article.  Check out these great screen shots by the amazing people over at BGR.

Source: BGR, BerryReview

This is definitely one of the best weather applications out there for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 & 9530.  In this application, you have current conditions, radar, and future forecasts.  For each forecast, you can click and receive detailed descriptions of the weather for that day.

Click here to get started 

This one very unique theme for BlackBerrys.  It is based off “8-bit” graphics as its title tells you.  Very pixelated to give you a fun & new exciting look, 8-bit will make sure you don’t get bored on the theme so easily.

OTA Download OS 4.6

Here’s a nice theme to cheer you BlackBerry Bold users up if you’re having a bad day.  Even if your in the mood to switch it up a little bit, this here is perfect for you.  Filled with lots of color and glamour, you will be bursting with smiles and giggles all day with this free complementary theme over from Themes4BB. Enjoy.

Theme available over here