According to this advertisement that Kyle from BlackBerry Cool came across, the BlackBerry Storm2 is making its way to Rogers Canada.  Or maybe not.  As Kyle suggests, the advertisement agency might have gotten lazy and replaced the word “Verizon” with “Rogers” instead, causing all sorts of misunderstandings now.  Let’s hope this is for Rogers, but why so late? Yes T-Mobile UK is getting the Storm2, but you would think Rogers was always on top of their game with all their other early device releases.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Last week, we let you know about Sprint putting out OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630, but you had to have your Sprint branded Tour connected via Desktop Manager for it to work.  Today we are announcing that Sprint has went ahead and provided the .exe for you all to download today.  What’s that mean? If you have another carrier (Verizon, cough cough), you’ll be able to install it, deleting the vendor file first of course.

• Download OS 5.0.0484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Sprint >>

-by Mac Jadalhack

Here’s a very straight forward application that keeps your BlackBerry wireless.  If you have a lot of contacts and calendar appointments, then WiFiSync might suit you well.  It’s not by Google as this is just a third party application based on Google Sync.  With just using WiFi, you can sync all your Google Calendar appointments with your contacts.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Products.
• Use WIFI interface,No Data-subscription needed!
• Most like the official Google Sync app.

WiFiSync is only $9.99 to purchase from the PocketBerry Store.  You must have a WiFi adapter on your BlackBerry for it to work.  Compatible devices? As we just said you need a WiFi-enabled BlackBerry, it’ll work with them all (minus the ones without WiFi obviously).

• Check out WiFi Sync for BlackBerry >>

-by Otoniel Bruno

As we still agree, Prompt is still “an incredible GPS app.” Prompt is back in action on the BlackBerry as we haven’t heard from them in quite a long time.  It looks like they have just rolled out Prompt GPS Free Edition, making the past few months of silence well worth it.  So what are some main features? Check them out:

• Receive precise automatic “When to leave” countdown alerts
• See the optimum route with directions to avoid congestion
• Instant heads up on new incidents on your next journey
• Identify road works and real-time congestion on your route
• See traffic on other roads adjacent to your route
• Check your daily commute for accidents or construction
• One touch voice directions activation  separate subscription required
• See your personal future weather that will cross your path
• Automatically calculate mileage for your expenses.

Prompt GPS Free Edition is available at the BlackBerry App World absolutely free (obviously).  Head over to the BlackBerry App World today to check out more info on it including the OTA download link.

• Check out Prompt GPS Free Edition >>
  

Well, we’re pretty angry to see that the folks at the Skype stand (at Mobile World Congress) had nothing to say about Skype coming to BlackBerry yesterday, but we are very much happy at the same time that it is coming and has finally been announced today.  Of course not only BlackBerry, but to other phones as well.  So what’s the catch? It’s only on the Verizon network right now.  Why did AT&T even bother enabling VoIP?  If you have Verizon, congrats, we’re excited for you.  Otherwise, all these other carriers need to hop on the wagon, especially T-Mobile since they’ve had WiFi calling for quite some time.  It’s very fascinating to see Verizon go at this first before everyone as we hope it won’t be an exclusive agreement.

• Register to be informed when Skype is available for Verizon >>

UPDATE: When I mention being exclusive to Verizon, we’re talking in terms of BlackBerry.  Of course there are other devices such as the iPhone that get Skype with all its functions, but BlackBerry is left out.  Sorry for any confusion folks!

-by Collin Sorp

Browsing via BlackBerry? Click here to view video

Exciting to see yesterday Bolt Browser got some widgets and today we see a preview of the BlackBerry WebKit Browser at Mobile World Congress.  Soon enough, we’ll see mobile sites fading away as websites will be soon viewed in full desktop mode through BlackBerry.  Maybe not and we’ll just get the best of both worlds.  Either way, this video is awesome and definitely will keep your jaw dropped if you’ve been following the WebKit for BlackBerry for quite sometime.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: BB DevBlog

In celebrating the Winter Olympics, Hedone Designs has just released one on the Vancouver event.  If you’re following the Olympics you’ll definitely want this theme.  As a promotion, this theme is only $2.99, not for a limited time but forever.  Head over to the PocketBerry Store today to check it out or purchase.

• Check out the Winter Olympics 2010 Theme >>

-by Otoniel Bruno

The rumors and leaked details were pretty accurate.  The other day, we told you about RIM potentially introducing BESX (BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express) on Tuesday and here we are.  We couldn’t say it better than RIM, as we are still very excited to hear about the services.  Read below and hit the jump for the full press release from RIM on BlackBerry Enterprise Server Expresss.

PRESS RELEASE:

Free New BlackBerry Software for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Allows Companies to Empower All Employees with Wireless Access to Their Corporate Email Without Compromising Security or Manageability

WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 16, 2010) – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today introduced BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express – free new server software that wirelessly and securely synchronizes BlackBerry smartphones with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Windows Small Business Server.

The new BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software will be provided free of charge in order to address two key market opportunities. First, the software offers economical advantages to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that desire the enterprise-grade security and manageability of BlackBerry Enterprise Server but don’t require all of its advanced features. Second, more and more consumers are purchasing BlackBerry smartphones and the free BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express software provides a cost-effective solution that enables IT departments to meet the growing demand from employees to be able to connect their personal BlackBerry smartphones to their work email.

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Now here’s a BlackBerry case you don’t see everyday.  Samsung has recently partnered with Harmann to create leather cases for mobile phones.  Here’s an example of one for BlackBerry. This horizontal case is made from leather that yields superior abrasion resistance and incredible durability.  As it is still new to the PocketBerry Store, there aren’t any reviews on it yet. Personally, I’m waiting for a black one to release but if any of you out there are interested in grabbing one, feel free to check them out.  They go for a not so cheap price of $27.95, so shop wisely.

Features:

• Non-removable Belt Clip
• Stylishly tailored
• Horizontal slip on leather pouch
• Side loading for easy access
• Genuine leather
• Authentic OEM Pouch by Samsung
• Does NOT support sleeper function

The Samsung Hartmann cases are available for the: 8300 (Curve), 8310 (Curve), 8320 (Curve), 8330 (Curve), 8900 (Curve), 9630/9650 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)

• Check out Samsung Hartmann Leather Case for BlackBerry >>

-by Collin Sorp

Voted as one of the best BlackBerry games out there, Druglord Wars makes its way to being today’s Deal of the Day at the PocketBerry Store.  Not too long ago, we actually gave the game a test drive and gave you our input on it.  The game play is fun and exciting as most of you have played this sort of strategy game before.  The game makers did a good job with the overall design and layout of the game as you’ll the sharp colors and graphics being used.

Features:

• Unlimited gameplay mode to see how far you can take your drug empire
• Global online leaderboard to compare your skills to the world
• 17 different drugs to buy and sell in 11 beautifully rendered cities
• 16 different weapons and storage containers to take down enemies and hold more drugs
• Over 100 custom designed images
• Save games and preview progress before resuming

Compatibility: 8900 (Curve), 8930 (Curve), 9000 (Bold), 9630/9650 (Tour), 9700 (Bold)

The game is overall really fun, and many of you might know it is Dope Wars or Drug Wars.  I’m here today to let you know that they’re all pretty much based of the same game play.

• Check out Druglord Wars for BlackBerry >>

-by Otoniel Bruno