SmrtGuard has become a very popular application to use for both personal and business BlackBerry users everywhere.  Its amazing attributes at such a low cost is what makes it so catchy.  Even using their freebie version works well and will draw you into getting the premium for more features.  Robert Kao over at SmrtGuard let us know that Trigcom had decided to use SmrtGuard for smartphone data protection throughout the company.  “Smartphones are like mini portable computers carrying sensitive and important data, and capable of conducting financial transactions, so it’s important to keep them secure,” said Robert Kao, Founder and CEO of SmrtGuard. “We’re excited to work with Trigcom to bring a full suite of data protection tools and services to Trigcom’s BlackBerry® customers.”  Hit the jump to read the full press release.

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We got the word from BerryReview that RIM is putting up a contest going on this month (started June 1st) where all you have to do is tell them how you use BlackBerry Messenger and you’ll automatically be entered to win cash prizes up to $5,000.

In celebrating Fathers Day, T-Mobile is taking a pretty crazy marketing strategy.  All their phones (yes ALL of them) will be free for a full day on June 19th.  Of course prepaid plans don’t apply and it must be a 2-year contract.  To give you a rough idea, T-Mobile currently has the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in both black and white, along with the Curve 8520 in various colors.  The phone is free, so go for the Bold!

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: The News Market

As you all know, there’s a possibility of a name change of the BlackBerry Bold 9800 slider which was supposed to launch this month.  According to CrackBerry, the new name is the BlackBerry Torch 9800.  Many folks are disappointed in how RIM is branding Bold in just about any device, and the 9650 alongside with this 9800 were perfect examples.  I don’t know how I feel about the name Torch, but it’s better than being added to the Bold family for obvious reasons.  What do you think? case your vote below.  If you’re browsing via mobile, tweet us what you think!

That was faster than expected.  It was only this morning where we all took a peek at Verizon’s documentation this new OS which had no estimated time of arrival.  Adam over a CrackBerry spotted that the OS is now officially available via OTA and desktop.  Hit the link below to download to your desktop or just go to the “wireless update” in your options to update remotely.

• Download OS 5.0.0.732 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 >>
  

-by Otoniel Bruno

We just got the word from Elecite that they are putting out all their themes on sale for 50% off through the end of today.  They tease that this may be their last 50% off sale for the year, and we can’t throw that in your face obviously, but we’ll only mention that they said that.  Hit the link below to start theme shopping at Elecite.

• Shop for themes at Elecite.com >>
  

This isn’t direct BlackBerry related, but most of your BlackBerry devices do have WiFi.  Currently I’m using the white BlackBerry Bold 9700 on the T-Mobile network (just temporariliy because I love it in white) and as the service is so-so in my location, I always connect to Starbucks WiFi powered by AT&T.  Traditionally I’d have to log in to my Starbucks account when on site, but according to Starbucks’ latest tweet, all WiFi will now be free for all US locations.  Now I can use my UMA automatically when I’m there and don’t have to keep using my Starbucks card to have internet access there.  Free WiFi at Starbucks officially starts July 1st so get your BlackBerry, laptop, or whatever other electronics you have ready for some free internet action.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Source: BGR

How far could we possibly be from the BlackBerry Bold 9800 officially launching? We’ve seen the device for months now, and even caught a few nice images of it AT&T branded.  This isn’t breaking news but something I just wanted to bring up to all you folks.  I was downloading an app at the PocketBerry Store, and went to select my device on the left hand side only to see that the BlackBerry 9800 is listed there.  The funniest part I saw was that Mobihand used the oldest pictures of the slider which came out before we even knew it was going to be branded as a Bold.  As for compatibility, the App Store is showing lots of apps and accessories compatible, but we can’t go by that especially with the Pearl 9100 showing themes that aren’t compatible.

-by Collin Sorp

I was fond of the Case-Mate Fuel Case for a while and always thought they ought to make a housing for the BlackBerry that charges your phone without the belt clip portion.  So Case-Mate did indeed do so with the Fuel Lite series here.  I started testing over the last few days finding both pros and cons in the device.  I used a white BlackBerry Bold 9700 for pictures just so you can actually see the case and its thickness.  When it’s all black, it meshes very well together and it isn’t even really noticed when glancing at it.  So white Bold users – prepare to be noticed with one of these bad boys on.  Hit the jump for more pictures and our full review on the Case-Mate Fuel Lite case for the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

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It’s week 3 of the Theme Throwdown over at the PocketBerry Store, and this week’s goes out to BT Design.  Retweet the text below to enter to win 10 themes from your favorite theme creators.  Here’s the text to tweet:

RT and enter to win 10 free #BTDesign BlackBerry themes. 50% off a top theme from 06/14-06/18. See todays deal http://bit.ly/b4QyvE

Good luck to everyone!

- The PocketBerry Team