Our friend Eric over at Obstacles Can Kill has just released one of his famous themes to the PocketBerry Store that we posted here over a week ago as an early bird freebie.  Don’t bother trying to go back to download it, because the link is no longer active! For all those who are unaware of the theme, it is been influenced by Mac OS X and in my opinion, looks sexier than it.  The theme is unique as it gives you 4 home screen icons, one of which is folder where it reveals a few more customizable apps in a pop up window.  The best part is the lock screen where it looks just like the Mac OS X login screen.  All the icons are very clean and sleek, and be prepared to launch this theme with full speed as you won’t have any lag or memory leaks here.  Sure you’ve seen many OS X themes out there, but have you really seen one with an exact replicated top bar as Mac OS X itself?  Usually icons are ripped and background images are changed, but this theme is  brilliant and rich with exclusivity. Grab your copy today at the PocketBerry Store for only 99 cents as it is on sale til January 11th.  After that, it will be bumped back up to $5.99.  Hit the jump for more screenshots, compatibility, and store link.

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One of our very favored gadget blogs Engadget has just extended itself to the BlackBerry platform.  To elaborate more, they have launched an application for BlackBerry that allows readers like you to get all news updates, reviews, and hands-on experiences.  Use the link below to grab your copy today.  Enjoy.

Compatibility:

• BlackBerry OS 4.3.0 to 4.7.1
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 (a little buggy)
• Storm 1& 2 not supported

• Click here to download>>

-by Otoniel Bruno

It’s always a good sign when we hear rumors of a device releasing at a certain time, and then see inventory screenshots of the device appear around then as well.  That is what”s happening here.  The BlackBerry Tour 2 9650 has been rumored to release sometime in the beginning of 2010, which we are currently in that period now.  Seeing these inventory screenshots showing the Tour 2 can only mean that Verizon is prepping itself up for the device’s release.  We don’t expect it to see it this month just yet, but it will be coming soon.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: CrackBerry

Ingoo just got in fresh to the PocketBerry Store as a free application that does so much for you.  As I’m still playing around with the handy app, it felt necessary to share it all with you right away before the day’s over.  From social networking in FaceBook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to price grabbing items via eBay and Craigslist, Ingoo will give one solid platform to do it all.

Features:

• Get your daily news and tech blog updates from multiple sources
• Find a job on top 5 job engines
• Track your searches on google, bing, youtube, twitter etc
• Never miss on good deals on Craigslist, eBay etc
• Monitor your home price and package deliveries
• Get your social updates from LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Get updates on your favorite blog

Click here to download free OTA>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

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We’re just going to let you watch the video for yourselves and see how sleek this theme is.  It is based off of Windows Mobile but in my opinion it’s movement is very Android like with the screen switching.  The theme is on sale for $3.99 til January 15th where it’ll get bumped back up to $6.99.

Compatibility: 85xx, 8900, 9000, 96xx, 9700, 95xx

• Click here to purchase>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

Slacker is showing off their services at CES too.  Over the past few months we’ve seen them evolve and become so big that they are now standard in all Verizon BlackBerry smartphones.  They are soon releasing a 3.0 version which allows cached stations.  The way it works is quite interesting.  We all know that you need an SD card for your BlackBerry in order to use Slacker Radio.  When caching a station, you’ll be able to sync it by selecting the “refresh cached stations” options.  From what the beta testers over at Cnet are saying, it took a few minutes and is recommended to do over WiFi.  It all sound great until you find the small fine print saying that you’ll have to subscribed for the monthly subscription of $4 per month to use this service.  Have no fear, Slacker Radio 3.0 will be hitting BlackBerry App World in the next few weeks with a free trial.

-by Collin Sorp

Browsing via BlackBerry? Click here to view video

Streaming your local music wireless where ever you are seems to be trend everyone’s going for now.  Thumbplay has its beta services launched, as they showed it off at CES last night.  In this video you’ll get a brief walk through on their services and can even try signing up for the private beta by going to the Thumbplay website. Still confused? Imagine having all the music on your computer accessible on BlackBerry whether you’re online or offline.  You’ll get a better idea of the services once you watch this quick clip from CES.

-by Otoniel Bruno

Source: Inside BlackBerry

TetherBerry has changed its name to Tether, acquiring the easy to remember web address tether.com.  In celebrating the name change, they have put out their software 50% off until January 11th making it only $24.95 to purchase.  If you’re looking to tether your BlackBerry to your PC or Mac without facing tethering charges from your carrier, then Tether is right for you.  Head over to the PocketBerry Store today and pick up a copy.

Change Log:

• Name Change: TetherBerry to Tether.
• Website has been updated with a cleaner look
• Android support
• Bluetooth capability
• BlackBerry App World will carry Tether
• Trial versions are available
• A whole new interface easier to use

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.633 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 5.0.0.633
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.400
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.110
• File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel633_PL5.1.0.110_A5.0.0.400_AVEA.exe
• File size: 131.3MB

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

• Click here to download OS>>

-Posted by Collin Sorp

Browsing via BlackBerry? Click here to view video

At the BlackBerry Developer Conference, we were teased about the LinkedIn application for BlackBerry.  We saw screenshots but were never given the actual hands on experience.  In this video you’ll get teased further seeing all its ins and outs.  From the look of it so far, LinkedIn is becoming more social network friendly and interactive with this handy dandy application, and that’s their mission.  The LinkedIn application for BlackBerry is expected to launch sometime in the next month or so, according to the LinkedIn booth people.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: Inside BlackBerry