I’m a fan of BlackBerry apps with really clean user interfaces like this.  Everything’s put out simple and neatly in front of you, and has a cosmetically attractive appearance.  Over the weekend, Skyant added a lite version of their iBlocker premium application in the PocketBerry Store.  iBlocker Lite lets you block calls from “private individuals, robot or automated calls, marketing personnel, telesales, both locally and overseas.”  Features include:

• Black List and White List are available to allow you to define the numbers to block, or accept.
• Block the calls by prefix or suffix numbers.
• Block call is supported during call waiting mode.
• Easily trace back the blocked history that includes name, number, date and time. Besides that, you can directly make a phone call or send a SMS to the blocked caller by a simple click.
• Report shows you the current status of the iBlocker Lite, total black listed numbers, total white listed numbers, blocked calls summary and auto SMS summary.
• Switchable between Grid view and List view.

The premium iBlocker Pro gets a lot more features of course, and goes for 99 cents for now as a limited sale where it’s usually $3.99.

Download iBlocker Lite Edition >>

Purchase iBlocker Pro Edition >>

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1729 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1729
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.1068
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.423
• File name: 9520_omanodrmM_PBr5.0.0_rel1729_PL4.2.0.423_A5.0.0.1068_Claro___Argentina.exe
• File size: 142.84MB

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

Download OS 5.0.0.1068 for the BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 >>

Source: BBNews.pl

InstaRead is a BlackBerry application for Instapaper.com users with active subscriptions.  With InstaRead, you’ll be able able to pull up all your bookmarked articles on your BlackBerry.  Features include:

• Obtain articles or any web pages saved on Instapaper
• Best complex web to text experience via Instapaper conversion engine
• On BlackBerry smartphones, with InstaRead, you can change text size, line space, line length, font style and more
• Enhanced security and privacy with OAuth authentication, no password saved

There’s a few more features listed in the app description that will be up in future updates.  InstaRead is $1.99 to purchase at our app store.

Check out InstaRead >>

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.1965 (Multilangauge)

Package Version: 6.0.0.1965
Consisting of:

• Applications: 6.0.0.461
• Software Platform: 6.5.0.147
• File name: 9780jAsia_PBr6.0.0_rel1965_PL6.5.0.147_A6.0.0.461_Bharti_Airtel_Limited.exe
• File size: 164.21MB

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

Download OS 6.0.0.461 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 >>

Source: BBrocks

We already saw Twitter spokesperson come out on YouTube telling us not to complain because “we own you b*tch.” It’s no surprise to us that Twitter has been keeping a closer eye at third party Twitter clients, making sure they don’t violate any terms of use.  We saw UberTwitter go down for a weekend along with Android Twitter app Twidroyd.  UberTwitter was around for so long, and Twitter finally put their foot down letting them know what wasn’t allowed in their application.  Surely UberMedia hopped on the matter quick, and relaunched as UberSocial.

Now back to Twitter’s statement – they don’t want any of you developers to make any more Twitter clients!  You can read the full note after the jump, which suggest that they aren’t too thrilled with the wide variety of Twitter applications out there.   Any developers who already have Twitter applications out now will remain, but Twitter will of course keep a close eye on them to make sure they meet appropriate standards.  And the reason for all this? Twitter wants to make sure that all Twitter users receive the same good experience and don’t get tossed off due to a sloppy third party app or things of that nature.  I guess Twitter wants to become the standard app that everyone uses, whether it be on desktop or mobile.  Continue reading for the full note from Twitter.

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Over the last several months, we’ve seen the BlackBerry PlayBook in action both in person and in videos online.  Here’s a nice video showing a closer look at applications and games on the PlayBook.  We get to see the eBook reader here powered by Kobo which is actually quite impressing as you’ll see in the clip.

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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 has made its way mobile on BlackBerry.  You all know how MK games are – one on one fighting winning the best of three.  In this game, you’ll get seven Mortal Kombat characters to choose from, most of them familiar such as Lui Kang.  The game allows you to to use key combination to perform special moves just like you would on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox.  There are five different arenas to play in and three difficulty levels if you’re up for the challenge.  You can grab a copy of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 at Bplay for $6.99

Check out Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 for BlackBerry >>

Foursquare for BlackBerry finally got that update we were told was going to come out.  Something people failed to notice that this was NOT version 3.0 coming out for BlackBerry as that was just for other platforms.  What we were promised was an update, period.  So with that said, here’s version 1.9.77, bringing the following change log:

• Now able to add comments to a friend’s check-in.
• New trophy case view of all of your badges.
• The ability for users to “Check for updates” straight from the app!
• Addition of a photo gallery viewer.
• To enter this view, click on a photo in venues to enlarge photo, then click one more time to enter the gallery view.
• The friends dashboard now shows if the check-in has comments or photos.
• Speed improvements for rendering the dashboard screen
• Fixes to add friends and profile photo upload.
• Improved data connection for users having issues connecting via https
• And more

Download Foursquare for BlackBerry v1.9.77 >>

Druglord Wars is an adventure game pitting you against the world of street dealers, crooked cops, and drug cartels in a battle for money and drugs. Starting off in debt, you will build your drug empire by visiting over 10 beautifully rendered cities, and fight attackers out to get you.

A throwback to the TI-83 version, Druglord Wars has been fully updated and modernized with over 150 custom designed graphics for the BlackBerry. See how you compare with players worldwide on the global high score board!

• Unlimited gameplay mode to see how far you can take your drug empire
• Global online leaderboard to compare your skills to the world with over 60,000 scores
• Turn-based fight system allows you to choose your weapon and strategy
• Hospital to recover health
• 17 different drugs to buy and sell in 19 beautifully rendered cities
• 20 different weapons, armor and storage containers to take down enemies, protect yourself, and hold more drugs
• Over 150 custom designed images
• Save games and preview progress before resuming

Druglord Wars 2 for BlackBerry >>

So last week, there was that leaked affiliate email with just one too many typos on it, and really looked fake.  We didn’t go ahead and post it due to the suspicion, but it looks like the email may have been somewhat legitimate as Sears Canada is getting the BlackBerry PlayBook.  They have put up a sign up page to inform you when the tablet will be available.

According to that sloppy leaked affiliate email, the BlackBerry PlayBook is to be available on April 10th, with pre-orders as early as March 12th.  Take it as you will, but April 10th seems to sound just about right.

Thanks Ehab for sending this in!