Although the device released not too long ago, we didn’t go through intensive testing on the device and always feel that every Berry needs to have a more hands-on overview.  We just received a BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Verizon Wireless in the mail today and I’m quite excited to be using it to see all its ins and outs.  As we did not know of the color it was coming in, the device did show up in lavender as we just assumed it would be black with the carbon fiber-like battery door.  For being a basic entry level BlackBerry, we are quite impressed by it.

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Today’s not a special holiday, other than just plain old Friday.  For those reasons, we’re putting out a 10% off all applications for today and today only.  We’re not going to get into every item we have as our inventories are endless so you know the deal.  Head over to the PocketBerry App Store today and use “PBFRIDAY” as the coupon code to save 10% on your purchases.

• Click here to shop at the PocketBerry App Store>>
  

-by Mac Jadalhack

Knowing where your WiFi hotspots are is really important as a BlackBerry user.  Some of you may not have WiFi equipped on them, but most of you who keep up to date, and strive to have the best and baddest Berry out there then this does concern you.  Ronen over at BerryReview spotted on the Wallstreet Journal that McDonald’s will be putting out free WiFi by January 2010.  These services will be provided through AT&T as we see in many Starbucks locations nationwide.  So far 11,000 out of the 14,000 domestic locations will be getting these WiFi Hotspots by AT&T.  So what’s McDonald’s trying to do here?  We all have seen McCafe launch which is basically a McDonald’s but providing coffees and gourmet treats like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks.  From what it looks like, McDonald’s is trying to become a more sit-in spot to sip on coffee, get your Internet duties done, and have a 1100 calorie burger while you’re at it.

-by Mac Jadalhack

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Turn your BlackBerry into a portable sound machine with BerryTunes! Listen to audio files, live Internet radio and streaming podcasts right from your BlackBerry! You can output the music through the speaker, a wired headset, a Bluetooth earpiece or even a stereo Bluetooth headset.

BerryTunes includes MP3 file transfer software for Windows to transfer your MP3 files via the USB cable. The MP3 Browser for Windows allows you to easily select the MP3 files you want to send to your BlackBerry. You can even preview your songs in the MP3 Browser before transferring them to your BlackBerry.

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Vash over at BBOS discovered a new official update today.  With no change release again, RIM has updated all the IM clients to v2.5.32.  To our general knowledge it seems as though all these updates may consist of small bug issues that many of us don’t notice but work in the background with our eyes wide shut.  As always, it doesn’t hurt to update to the latest as you never know what it could bring or what you might discover on it.  The IM clients included are AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, and Google Talk.

• Jump to the BlackBerry App World to update>>

-by Otoniel Bruno

Didn’t you hate losing spell check after updating your BlackBerry Messenger to 5.0.0.55?  It is sad to say that RIM forgot to incorporate that into the new update, or perhaps it was a bug that only some received.  How many of you lost Spell Check through the last BBM update?  Some folks didn’t so we’re curious to see who was and wasn’t affected.  Any way, here is version 5.0.0.56 of BlackBerry Messenger that will recover your Spell Check if you lost it.  If you didn’t, download it any way just to stay up to date.

• Click here to download BBM 5.0.0.56 OTA>>

-by Otoniel Bruno

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.645 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.645
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.405
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.112
• File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel645_PL5.1.0.112_A5.0.0.405_AT_amp_T.exe
• File size: 136.52MB

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

• Click here to download OS>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

As rumored and promised, today is the day and we all had our email bells ringing from Sprint this morning with the great news.  The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is in town for a non-GSM carrier for the second time around now, as Verizon was first in line.  The 8530 is a very impressive device to us as it is yet so basic but advanced at the same time.  For those confused, we’ll run you through a quick example.  Sure the phone itself is cheap and basic looking with no camera flash, but its memory capacity and processors are advanced enough to keep up with today’s BlackBerry experience.  So what’s Sprint pushing the Curve 8530 for?  For only $49.99, you can have this device with a strings attached contract.  At this rate, it will be offered free, if not already.

• Head over to Sprint for more details>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

We just got the word from Elecite earlier about a new theme in town called Poser.  As Elecite promised take a different initiative in theme building before getting a face lift, we’re starting to see it happening now.  The Poser theme is a unique one where it allows you to build your own avatar and background image.  You can choose from 5 pre-made images or just use one of your own.  As you all know, all Elecite themes are going for 50% off til the end of the month so this Poser theme will only run you $3.49.

• Click here to check out the Poser theme from Elecite>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

It’s funny that I come across something like this today, as yesterday I was going crazy with a malfunctioning trackpad that was jumping as it pleased.  There was no real solution to it, but it did stop happening on its own.  Today Kyle from BlackBerry Cool found an article in the official BlackBerry Blogs talking about how the trackpad actually works.  One of the engineers states that you should “think of your standard red-light mouse except your finger is the desk, and you’re moving the desk.”  If you’re interested in reading on how it works, check out the full BlackBerry blog article.

-by Mac Jadalhack