Who remembers the original BlackBerry theme from Os 4.2?  The theme has been brought back to all the new OS versions today.  There are several versions you can get including the standard Dimension Type, Side Dock, Bottom Dock, L shaped, and many more.

Features:

• Dimension Type Theme
• Side Dock theme
• Today theme (featuring a “Messages” and “Calendar” Today view)
• L theme
• Bottom Dock theme
• Revamped versions of the original icons
• Almost every aspect changed
• Looks better than ever before!

The Dimension Series is on sale for only 99 cents til January 31st where it’ll get bumped back up to $4.98

• Click here for more info on Dimension Series>>

-by Mac Jadalhack

It started off with the very affordable BlackBerry Curve 8520 spreading all over the world to endless carriers.  Months later, Verizon took the device and slapped 3G and GPS inside it calling it the 8530.  Now Telus has managed to get the device to offer its customers in some pretty intense colors as seen above.  Of course the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Telus comes strings attached with either a 1-year contract for $299.99, a 2-year plan for $249.99 or 3-year contract for $49.99.

• More info on BlackBerry Curve 8530 at Telus>>

-by Otoniel Bruno

Source: CrackBerry

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.721 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 5.0.0.721
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.436
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.189
• File name: 9520M_PBr5.0.0_rel721_PL4.2.0.189_A5.0.0.436_Vodafone_UK.exe
• File size: 124.06MB

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

T-Mobile isn’t the only contributor in the Haiti situation.  Ricky sent us in an interesting post on the Google Voice Blog this morning.  It looks like Google is doing its part as well providing free calls to Haiti for the next two weeks using Google Voice.

Last week we had an exciting leaked image of the BlackBerry Curve 8910 which gave most of us a rough idea of what to expect of its cosmetics.  Shortly after, specs and details on the 8910 came out in the wild letting us know what to expect internally.  Those still aren’t confirmed 100% but it is currently the rumor of the moment. Late last night we came across Phone Scoop where they shared some info on device, letting us know that it has officially been approved by the FCC.  Here’s the sketch above brought to you by the official FCC documentation of the BlackBerry Curve 8910.

Let’s say it isn’t 3G and does have this new E-EDGE, would you all still be up for it or would you rather wait til the technology has more testing?  Some of you folks haven’t had 3G yet due to your device or availability in your area too.  Who considers the BlackBerry Curve 8910 as their next device?

-by Mac Jadalhack

Are you a victim?  I sure am. Many BlackBerry users including myself across the globe have received broadcast spam messages in regards to the earthquake in Haiti.  To sum up the long run-on sentence (as seen above), the message says that for each time you forward it, RIM will donate 35 cents to the cause in Haiti.  The information being passed is completely false so if you do receive it, please do not forward it.  I can’t tell you how annoying it was receiving all weekend. There are other ways to donate to Haiti.  A few days ago we let you know about T-Mobile’s free calling to and from Haiti til the end of the month which in addition has donation methods.

“For those interested in helping immediately, T-Mobile customers can simply text “HAITI” to “90999″ and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts.  Your donation will be charged to your T-Mobile phone bill, and one hundred percent of this donation goes directly to the Red Cross.  There is no
per-text fee for this service for T-Mobile customers who do not have a messaging plan, nor will the text be decremented from messaging plans. Similarly, customers can text “YELE” to 501501 to support Haitian-born musician and featured T-Mobile MyTouch™ 3G artist Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti fund.  For more information, please visit http://www.yele.org.”

Now there’s something to forward to your BlackBerry Messenger friends. So again, do not forward these nonsense messages anymore and contribute to the cause in a correct manner.

-by Mac Jadalhack

We’re happy that finally something has come out of SocialScope.  It’s been awhile and aggravating seeing your peers with different versions of SocialScope than what you have.  Some of you have SocialScope while others have SocialScope light.  Some folks received updates a few days ago, while others didn’t.  I could only imagine how many emails the SocialScope team received in regards to concerns.  Yes, it is a closed beta, but lots of Berry users are currently in on it, making it overwhelming to analyze each and every single account. In this forwarded note from the team, a lot of our shared questions have been addressed.  Hit the jump to check it out.

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Prepaid never got you great deals and phones like they do today.  Traditionally, when going prepaid, you have to settle for something lower end of less quality and end up paying more money.  In this case, some nice up to date devices are getting added to Virgin Mobile.  On the line-up we have the BlackBerry Bold 9700 which recently launched for AT&T and T-Mobile.  Then there’s the BlackBerry Curve 8530 which Verizon Wireless and Sprint are rockin’ at the moment.  This above shows a screenshot of the Virgin Mobile site when the devices are available.  Yes, the iPhone will be carrying along there too.  Sorry for the small screenshot folks, but that’s all we have so far.  As you can see it is very visible that the Bold 9700 and the Curve 8530 are there.

The plans go as follows:

• BlackBerry Bold 9700: 3-year/30-day contract is $599.99
• BlackBerry Curve 8530: 3-year/30-day contract is $399.99

Of course these can be changed in the future as we get closer to the launch date.  Stay tuned for more as Virgin unveils the two BlackBerry devices.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: Mobile Syrup

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.674 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.674
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.419
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.179
• File name: 9630AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel674_PL4.2.0.179_A5.0.0.419_MTS_Mobility.exe
• File size: 100.96MB

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 Otoniel Bruno

I’ve been using the Commuter series case for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 for a few weeks now and have been very satisfied with it.  As the Bold 9700 is a smaller and slimmer device, there’s room to add more “junk” to it as it can make it more comfortable to hold.  But the Defender doesn’t just add extra layers to your BlackBerry for cosmetic appeal.  Instead, maximum protection is provided through this industrious case.  So over the weekend I spent some quality time with the OtterBox Defender for the Bold 9700, taking it everywhere I went.  What an interesting experience it’s been..

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