We’ve been testing out various Defender Series OtterBox cases for past week and wanted to exemplify how great of a case it is and why purchasing it is the best bang for your buck.  Generally the Defender Series line goes for $49.99 for most newer and popular BlackBerry devices and others being $39.99 or so.  In our video above you’ll see a quick demo of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 getting a makeover with the Defender Series cover.  To clear up all confusions, the Defender Series case by OtterBox is a 3 layer one as we show you in the video.  Click through below to get the full scoop on all the layers of the OtterBox and a more in depth experience as to what it can do for you.

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For all the fans of Zelda (who currently own a BlackBerry Curve) here’s a great theme you need to equip.  It’s old school based on the original Zelda game for the genuine Nintendo Entertainment System.  As you can see all the background images are still the same 8-bit graphics you remember from the game and the indicator bars’ design have been influenced by it as well.  This theme is only for the BlackBerry Curve 83xx series including 8300, 8310, 8320, & 8330.  The OTA link is available below the screenshots.  Enjoy.

<<OTA DOWNLOAD>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

We came across this video on The Cool Guy Report which only gave a MegaUpload download link to a typing tutorial video for hte BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 aka codename Odin and a little bit of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 at the end.  It looks like this video was cut off as there should of been more on the Bold 9700.  This video itself rocks and will definitely make you want a Storm.  After seeing this video, you’ll see that the 9550 Storm 2 almost has a mind of its own and will indeed assist you in typing.  Just in case you didn’t feel like downloading it, we put up an embedded video for you!

The video does show “author” Twitter account @salomondrin so make sure you check him out especially if you have any questions or concerns.

-by Mac Jadalhack

It’s been awhile since we heard any up to date news on Slacker Radio.  Recently, Slacker got their software to come stock on Verizon’s BlackBerry Storm 9530 right out of the box which was a huge achievement and success due to Verizon’s V Cast services.  After that, there really hasn’t been much news as to what the company is up to as far as its BlackBerry services go.

So what are the possibilities?  We know that RIM is in the process right now of turning its once-corporate BlackBerry into an all around device for both business and personal use adding lots of multimedia functions.  Around the corner is the famous U2 Mobile Album for BlackBerry which is expected to release very soon (rumored to be Sept.12).  With that being its first phase, and Slacker Radio becoming stock on some BlackBerry devices, is there room for any more media integration between the two companies making Slacker an embedded feature rather than a third party software?

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BerryBuzz takes your BlackBerry indications to the next level.  It basically extends your default alert system and gives you the ability to customize it in any way you want almost. BerryBuzz allows you to customze the LED color and create repeating audible reminders for many alert types.  Just today, BerryBuzz updated to version 2.1 with a lot of nice goodies.  Here’s the change log below.

New in Version 2.1
- Added support for ICQ
- Added support for AOL Instant Messenger
- Added support for Windows Live Messenger
- Added support for Google Talk
- Added support for Yahoo! Messenger
- Added support for Level 1 messages
- Added charging indicator LED
- Added LED indicator when battery fully charged (automatically turns off after customizable interval)
- Added battery low indicator with customizable threshold
- Added alert when battery full

Don’t have BerryBuzz yet?  What are you waiting for?  It’s the missing link in your BlackBerry that you really need to add.  For only $5.95, you can have BerryBuzz on your BlackBerry handheld for life.

Click here to purchase BerryBuzz for $5.95

-by Otoniel Bruno

For those unaware, the Boondocks is the American animated series created by Aaron McGruder for the Adult Swim programming block of Turner Broadcasting’s Cartoon Network, based upon McGruder’s comic strip of the same name. The Boondocks is a social satire of American culture and race relations (or stereotypes in the world), revolving around the lives of the Freeman family – ten-year-old Huey, his younger brother, eight-year-old Riley, and their grandfather, Robert. The series is produced by Rebel Base in association with Sony Pictures Television and has finished airing its second season on Adult Swim. Season three is currently in production, but all artist work that had occurred at the show’s studio, Adelaide Productions in Culver City, has been moved to Korea. The Boondocks takes place in the same place and time frame as its comic counterpart. The Freeman family, having recently moved from the South Side of Chicago to the peaceful, fictional suburb of Woodcrest, Illinois (compare Crestwood) find different ways to cope with this acute change in setting as well as the drastically different suburban cultures and lifestyles to which they are exposed. The perspective offered by this mixture of cultures, lifestyles, and races provides for much of the comedy in this series.

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A few days ago we mentioned that the RIM Developer Webinar will be coming soon so here’s a friendly reminder letting you know that it is today.  Just a quick recap as to what to expect in this webinar:

• Demonstrations of the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio v1.2 and the BlackBerry Web Development Plug-in for Eclipse v1.0
• A discussion on the benefits of using these development tools to preview, debug and profile your web applications for the BlackBerry Browser
• Tips & Tricks on how web applications can be optimized for the BlackBerry Browser and an overview of techniques to increase visibility of web content to the BlackBerry community
• A Q&A period where answers to questions raised can be provided in real time

If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late.  Click here to register for the RIM Developer Webinar starting 2pm EST today.  In addition, there will be more webinars occurring in the future so if you are generally interested in attending them in the future, make sure you sign up.

-by Mac Jadalhack

AWARD WINNING MOBILE FOOTBALL! Pick your team and line up as your favorite NFL players. Enhanced graphics and clear audio immerse you in the game. Deliver your A-game in Exhibition Mode or smash helmets in Season Mode. Choose Big Hit in Instant Impact Play to sack the quarterback. Use Field Vision Passing to see the best strategy to complete your pass. Hurdle, Spin, or Stiff Arm your way across the field to score the winning touchdown in MADDEN NFL 10 by EA SPORTS! One of the most addictive games on the BlackBerry platform is right here.  Feel free to download it today onto your BlackBerry for only $6.99.  Click the link below!
<<EA SPORTS Madden NFL 10>>

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There are no details, hints, or teases on the release day but MobileSyrup is very confident that the U2 Mobile Album for BlackBerry will be launched this Saturday September 12th.  So what’s great about this mobile album?  Included will be the actual album titled “No Line on the Horizon.”  Many folks are thinking that it is just a few MP3 tracks on your BlackBerry and that makes the U2 Mobile Album. Wrong.  You’ll get the full experience through “360 Tour” in which you can follow the band on their tour across the world performing and seeing great clips from their concerts.  Get the latest news as to what’s going on with the band as well all from the mobile app for U2.  Stay tuned for more info on the U2 Mobile Album for BlackBerry.  BlackBerry loves U2.

-by Mac Jadalhack

AT&T is adding the “A-List” service which will allow you to choose 5 people to talk to for free.  This applies for all AT&T customers who have plans of 900 minutes or more with no addition fees.  The best part is, you will be getting roll over minutes on top of this great deal.  Here are some general specifics on the A-List:

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