Usually our BlackBerry Celebrities section shows actual celebrities rockin’ BlackBerry devices.  Well we strongly believe Homer Simpson is a celebrity too and deserved the spot today. By looking at the BlackBerry in his hand, it seems like it’s a 72xx series.  For those unaware, the 72xx series BlackBerry was when RIM targeted towards business consumers strictly, before the camera was ever introduced (to the BlackBerry that is). Which BlackBerry would Homer Simpson get next, given that he is eligible for upgrade?

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings

LaterDude Pro is today’s Deal of the Day by Mobihand.  Originally the application is $2.95, but is on sale today for $1.47.  This app lets you create fast call-back and follow up reminders.  It will indeed raise your efficient working experience, saving you lots of time.  The average BlackBerry user will forget to call someone back and remember days later when it no longer becomes feasible to call back.  Look at it as your mobile secretary that keeps you on track.

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.463 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.463
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.296
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.83
• File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel463_PL5.1.0.83_A5.0.0.296_AT_amp_T.exe
• File size: 136.51MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

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-by Mac Jadalhack

Bored of the current Twitter app on your BlackBerry?  Try OpenBeak.  It’s free. It’s light on the device.  Best of all, it’s different than your other Twitter apps.  We formerly knew this app as “TwitterBerry” before, but it has now updated into an actual application with options further than just “tweeting” away.  OpenBeak lets you post updates to Twitter, including pictures and texts (140 characters).  Continue reading for the full feature list and compatibility or click the link below to download over the air.

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The time has come, as AT&T finally gets in with the 85xx series BlackBerry Curve.  First we saw it hit T-Mobile with the 8520, then Verizon announced it with the 8530, and now AT&T wants in on the action, announcing the 8520.  Don’t expect 3G and GPS as Verizon’s 8530 provides.  Look at it more as an exact replica of T-Mobile’s 8520 which is strictly WiFi running on the EDGE network.  The device will run you $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.  Continue reading to check out the full press release.

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Price grabbing already for the BlackBerry Bold 9700?  If $199.99 doesn’t cut it for you at the T-Mobile retail stores, then maybe Walmart will do the trick for you.  At a low cost of $129.99, you can grab your own Bold 9700.  If you haven’t heard or seen much on the device, make sure you check out our review here.

-by Mac Jadalhack

After a few of playing around with the long forgotten BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, we realized a really cool feature.  When receiving a new BBM, the contact’s picture shows up on the front screen, and then loops to what the message is.  Using the right side volume keys, you can rotate between the messages you receive if there are multiple ones or navigate back to the regular clock that displays.  Pressing the right convenience key will allow the message by that contact pictured to be displayed.  Anything your impressed by on this device?  Drop us a line and let us know.

-by Mac Jadalhack

As rumored months ago, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 was getting different chrome bezels for each carrier.  That was to our knowledge at the time, but it looks like T-Mobile themsevles do indeed have both light chrome bezels and dark chrome bezels.  This isn’t an option you can choose in person, but chances are if you go in person to a T-Mobile store, you can perhaps pick up your own kid if the sales rep is nice enough to open up boxes for you.  If you are a T-Mobile rep, or know how accurate this information is, drop us a line and let us know!

-by Otoniel Bruno

Source: BBOS

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has become the biggest hype to end 2009.  Was it worth the hype?  Absolutely.  As T-Mobile had officially announced its November 16th release of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 to everyone, AT&T quietly launched it as well today to its business customers.  November 22nd is the day that the AT&T BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available for all consumers.  So who’s in for the Bold?

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As most of you should know by now, visual voicemail is now available from T-Mobile.  With these easy steps, you can install visual voicemail successfully on your BlackBerry.

1.) First start off by making sure you have OS 5.0 installed on your BlackBerry.  So far the OS is only official for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, so if you have any other device, you have to download a leaked version and install it.  Of course, do so at your own risk as you know by now that these are not official updates from RIM and are leaked releases.

2.) After installing the OS (and enjoying all its great features) head over to my.tmobile.com page, login, and feel free change your device to the BlackBerry Bold 9700 even if you are currently on an OS 5.0 BlackBerry Curve 8900.

3.) Next, head over to “Change Services” and  you’ll spot a Visual Voicemail option that is absolutely free to activate.  Obviously enable visual voicemail, and save all changes before leaving the page.

4.) Everything should be good to go after a nice battery pull and service books sent.

-by Mac Jadalhack