From what we understood, App Planet, is a new and upcoming event which RIM refers to as an “event within the event” which is going to be targeted towards developers.  BlackBerry Developer Day will be featured in App Planet, which is scheduled to be on February 16, 2010.  You can easily check out the full schedule of what’s going to be going on there by clicking here.  So where’s the event being held? Barcelona.  Not exactly domestic this time.  At the event, expect to meet with RIM executives as well as other developers.  If you’re a BlackBerry application developer, look at this as an opportunity to link up with other developers like yourself as well as BlackBerry solutions experts.  An invitation code is required to attend the conference, but you can sign up without a code for a chance to have a slot in.

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-by Otoniel Bruno

Aside from Monopoly, here’s another exciting classic game that’s made its way to BlackBerry.  As SimCity has lived through many ages and version over PC and Mac, its platform has been extended to the BlackBerry.  Many get thrown off when they see it’s a mobile game, but SimCity gives you the best gaming experience.  So what’s the gaming experience like? Design and build the city of your dreams on your mobile on your mobile phone aside from your usual laptops, PC computers, or Mac. Solve big-city problems while attracting as many Sims as possible to your metropolis. Take on the roles of Mayor and City Planner as you design and build the city of your dreams on your mobile phone. Choose a map and then zone residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Install roads and railways, police and fire stations, parks and stadiums, and more, but be prepared to deal with crime, pollution, fires, tornados, and even attacking monster. All this while keeping a balanced budget! Your ultimate goal is to attract as many Sims as possible to your thriving new metropolis.  For only $6.99, you can have this game on your BlackBerry.

Compatibility: 8100 Pearl, 8110 Pearl, 8120 Pearl, 8130 Pearl, 8300 Curve, 8310 Curve, 8320 Curve, 8330 Curve, 8330m, 8350i, 8520 Curve, 8800, 8820, 8830, 9500 Storm, 9520 Storm 2, 9530 Storm, 9550 Storm 2

• Click here to purchase SimCity>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

As we all know that Wind Mobile made its big launch today in Canada, becoming another carrier alternative for folks in the area.  We came across an interesting article over at Bloomberg talking about the BlackBerry Bold 9700 coming to the carrier already.  Contract terms and such have not yet been stated yet but the going price for the device will be C$450.  From our general assumption, we strongly believe this will be held over a two-year term (possible 3, but we’re hoping not at such a high price).  Stay tuned for more info on Wind Mobile.

-by Otoniel Bruno

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It might seem like old news for other devices, but for BlackBerry this is big as we have sort of been deprived of these features up until now.  We just got the word from the folks over at ScanLife that their application has been updated for your convenience.  Before we traditionally couldn’t scan every barcode out there as they were only major ones such as QR, Datamatrix, and EZcode.  Now with the 1D scanning feature, feel free to scan endless barcodes include all SKU-style ones.  Watch the video demo above and head over to ScanLife today to download your copy.

Compatibility: 8100,  8110,  8120,  8130,  8220, 8230,  8300,  8310,  8320,  8330,  8330m, 8350i, 8520,  8530,  8800, 8820,  8830,  8900, 9000, 9500,  9520,  9530,  9550,  9630, 9700

• Click here to download OTA>>
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-by Mac Jadalhack

Twast is a native BlackBerry application dedicated for fast tweet sending. With twast you can only compose and send tweet. The simplicity ensures you can launch this app with least time and send tweet in a flash. You can speak your idea anytime without loading a huge program. After setting this to your side key, you can even be the first to report something miracle.

Features:

• Compose and Send tweet
• OAuth login
• Choose networking type: Direct TCP;BES;Wifi;Wap Gateway
• Custom twitter API proxy
• Tweet length indicator
• Check new version
• … more to come in near future

So enhance your Twitter experience today and check out Twast for only 99 cents.

• Click here to purchase from the PocketBerry App Store>>

-by Otoniel Bruno

Earlier yesterday, we introduced to you Kobo, which is the updated version of Shortcovers.  For those who don’t know, Shortcovers was an excellent ebook reader which gave you access to millions of online books, both premium and free.  We wanted to give you all the heads up that Kobo has now been added to the PocketBerry App Store, so you can conveniently download it today absolutely free.

• Click here to download free from the PocketBerry App Store>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

At first glance, SplashMoney appears to be an easy app to deal with. This holds true as you continue to use it. It is fully customizable, all the way up to different colors for the highlight bars and names for your accounts, the different information you want available for your accounts, and (naturally) the different currency types available. There is an option for a password to keep unwanted parties away from your accounts, which could be very important should you choose to fill out your account number

When adding an account, it is as easy as filling out the name, beginning balance, and an optional account number, should you be like a few of us who cannot remember these numbers for anything. You can label the type of account it is, such as a checking, savings, etc, and to choose a nifty little image from the ones they provide. Once you have the accounts set up, it is a checkbook or multiple in one. In addition, you put in your own transactions, giving them a description and labeling them as deposits, charges, ATMs, payments, and even checks for which you specify the number of next to. The process itself is very simple and easy to figure out yourself. What happens if you mess up and nothing adds up? Simple. Just purge and create a new starting account balance. You can also purge your transactions, say, at the beginning of each month and keep that balance so as not to take up too much memory.  Continue reading for more info on Splash Money, including likes, dislikes, and in depth application screenshots.

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Here’s a really exciting application you all definitely want to get in on.  skySYNC is a revolutionary service which carries your whole iTunes library all in place, making it possible to stream it all where ever you are on your BlackBerry, and even downloadable if you’d like.  So how’s it work?  Using the skySYNC Desktop uploader, you’ll be able to transfer all your music to the skySYNC server and then giving you access through your BlackBerry to play all of it.  Basically, skySYNC has been built to work any mobile phone which of course includes the BlackBerry.  Currently, it is a closed beta, so if you are looking to test it out directly from the site. The PocketBerry team is currently recruiting beta testers to test out the application and provide feedback to help better your experience.  Drop us a comment below using your valid email address to be randomly selected in the skySYNC Beta Testing Program.  Continue reading to check out a quick overview of how skySYNC works.

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Thanks TIm for sending this in moments ago.  Let’s take a break from Bold 9700 leaks for now.  Here’s an official one from T-Mobile Germany ranking up at 5.0.0.351.  It is available for instant download over at T-Mobile Germany’s website.  If you are not a T-Mobile Germany customer, download and install at your own risk and follow our instructions on installing an OS regardless of your carrier below.

• Click here to download OS>>
• How to install OS regardless of carrier>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

Stuck on what a certain logo is?  Forget consistently looking for SKU numbers or barcodes of any kind.  Get Fugu lets you take a picture of a logo with your BlackBerry, then it will automatically search for more info on that brand via web.  Simple right?  So what kind of search results can you expect? You’ll see special promotions, sales, locations, and much more.  There is of course alternatives to the application.  If you don’t have the logo in front of you, simply speak the name to Get Fugu, and it will search it that way.  It’s a two way street, and you’ll win every time.  Get Fugu is absolutely free for download.  Currently the BlackBerry devices listed below are compatible.  The stock image displays it on a Storm, but is not listed compatible.  We’ll be testing it later, but if any of you get a chance, let us know!

Compatibility: Curve 83xx/85xx/8900, Bold 9700

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-by Mac Jadalhack