It looks like the creators of BlackBook are looking to extend out their latest v3 beta out to the public.  We’ve got a sign up link below where you can get your name in to be chosen to check it out.  For those unaware, BlackBook is a hidden menu app that allows you to store private numbers and text messaging convos in a spot no one can find.  You can read more about it here. New features include:

• - Threaded SMS
• – Enhanced SMS filtering (No more ‘Firewall Workaround’ to hide SMS)
• – Contact pictures
• – Real-time Contact List searching
• – Inbound Email attachments
• – Backup / Restore Contacts
• – Completely revamped GUI
• – Hot-key / Shortcuts

Click here to sign up for the beta >>

-by Otoniel Bruno

So I’m not sure if it is still in closed beta or not but we got a tip late last night of a download mirror for Dropbox for BlackBerry as it isn’t open to everyone to our knowledge.  So if you’d like to give it a try but didn’t sign up for it in time, hit the link below.  Let us know if the link goes down dead.  Thanks to everyone who sent this one in!

• Download Dropbox for BlackBerry >>
  

UPDATE: Link has been removed – we’ll let you know if a mirror link surfaces.

It would of been nicer to see a BlackBerry 6 leak for the BlackBerry Curve 9300 given that it’s out already and more folks would be able to try it.  Instead it has hit the streets with the CDMA version – the Curve 9330.  Next we’d like to see the Bold 9700 get a 6.0 leak.  In any case if you’re one of those rockin’ a Curve 3G 9330, hit the link below to download.

• Download OS 6.0.0.212 for the BlackBerry Curve 9330 >>

Source: BBLeaks

We haven’t been on top of our game when it comes to putting up freebie themes so it seemed the right time to do so.  Here’s a nice theme by MMMOOO called Crystal Shape.  Although many of you don’t appreciate crazy themes, this ones seems elegant with uniform icons.  According to App World, it’s compatible with all BlackBerry devices, except the Torch of course which has no themes yet.

• Innovated screen display model
• Better experience for user
• Weather information shown on home screen
• Screen maximum used

To download this theme for free, head over to BlackBerry App World >>

-by Collin Sorp

We’ve seen Guitar Hero and Rock Band come to BlackBerry in the past, and it looks like DJ Hero is now available.  The gameplay looks fun but I’m hoping it isn’t like Rock Band for BlackBerry where there is no actual music and has polyphonic ringtones instead.  Features include:

• 13 full-length, original mixes of tracks by artists including: The Jackson 5 and Third Eye Blind, Marvin Gaye and David Bowie, and Weezer and Dilated Peoples.
• 8 unlockable mixes (5 available to play from the start, 8 more to be unlocked)
• 22 achievements including “”Scratchaphobia”" and “”Full Set”" (completing all the game’s mixes at any difficulty setting)
• Choose a DJ with unique and expressive animations and perform in 3 different venues
• Controls faithfully re-create the console experience to include streams, scratches, cross-fades and EUPHORIA.

Even with application prices dropping in BlackBerry App World, this game holds a $6.99 price which isn’t so bad and seems to be the norm in mobile games.  If you decide to purchase it, let us know about your experience and if the music is “real” or not.

• Check out DJ Hero for BlackBerry >>

-by Otoniel Bruno

Camera Plus allows you to captire, preview, and make email photo albums with up to 25 pictures or 5000kb worth of data.  Here are the steps to do so:

The process is simple:

• 1) Launch Camera Plus
• 2) Capture Photos by clicking the Camera Icon/Right convenience key
• 3) Take photos as normal and return to camera plus by pressing ‘back’ twice
• 4) Preview photos, Remove bad ones, and Email the good ones in a photo album

Features:

• Photo Album Creation
• Multiple picture handling
• Editing Capabilities
• Email Integration
• Full-screen Preview of photos
• File explorer for attaching existing photos
• Total File Size Indicator

To participate in the giveaway, just drop a comment below using a valid email address.  Do NOT put your email in the comment field, as we’re seeing it’s a very common mistake.  Drop a comment USING a valid email address.  Thank you and good luck to all!  Winners will be announced Monday.

Check out more info on Camera Plus >>

Software For BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G smartphone (model: 9300)
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1515 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1515
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.912
• Software Platform: 6.3.0.49
• File name: 9300jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel1515_PL6.3.0.49_A5.0.0.912_AIS_Thailand.exe
• File size: 125.57MB

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

• Download OS 5.0.0.912 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 >>

Source: BBRocks

Ever delete something by accident on your BlackBerry, then wanted to undelete it?  Maybe you deleted something you thought you wouldn’t need.  Undelete for BlackBerry allows you to do just that.  Here are some features:

• Supports all PIM apps – Contacts, Calendar, Tasks & MemoPad + Email* & PIN Messages
• Direct access from the “UnDelete” menu option in each of the supported apps.
• Quick and easy recovery with minimum keystrokes and automatic return to app.
• Recover back to a different list if available (i.e. multiple Calendars).
• Separate deleted item folders for each type (Contacts, Calendar, etc) listed by most recent.
• Control the maximum number of deleted items held at any one time separately for each type.
• Control the number of days to keep items for separately for each type.
• Hourly background task maintains folders based on user criteria.
• Manually delete (permanently) items or empty an entire type’s folder of deleted items.

Check out Undelete for BlackBerry >>

-by Mac Jadalhack

This is sort of short notice, but we’re giving out 5 free passes for the BBM Lounge Sequel Event in LA, California this Saturday.  So for all you who are local residents in that area, here’s your chance to party it up with celebrities and have an overall great time with everything BlackBerry all around. 

To participate, drop us a comment below using a valid email address and you will be chosen by tomorrow afternoon.  Good luck to all, and please only participate if you can make it.

Just spotted on Twitter that BlackBerry Desktop Software (Manager) has been updated to v6.0.0.47.  There isn’t any change logs I can spot any where but if you decide to download it, let us know about any changes you’ve seen.

• Download BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.0.0.47 >>

-by Mac Jadalhack