It’s been quiet for the BlackBerry Bold 9650 lately, but it looks like a new leak is in town now.  This one’s 6.0.0.524, hopefully addressing some of the bugs out there now and making the battery life better (yes, I’ve seen a huge decline in battery life with 6.0).  Keep in mind, this is leaked so download and install at your own risk!  Hit the jump for a bunch of mirror images to download the leaked OS from.

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I’m always a fan of these small free applications.  This one’s called FaceFont.  The application’s objective is quite simple and straight forward – it allows you to change your Facebook for BlackBerry application fonts.  Features include:

• Change font style, type and size with just a click
• Integration with native apps (Calendar, Contacts, etc.)
• Integration with all third-party apps
• Manage fonts
• Preview fonts

As mentioned before, it is a free application.  I’m not sure if it works with the new Facebook 2.0, but if any of you decide to download it, let us know!

Download FaceFont >>

Thanks John for sending this in!

This isn’t huge news, as this 6.0.0.448 has become really popular when it comes to official BlackBerry 6 builds. I personally don’t like it, but I am aware that there’s a crowd out there who only sticks to official releases.  I noticed on my BlackBerry Bold 9780 that OS 6.0.0.448 was officially available to download.  I’m not claiming this just released, but it had to be recent enough as the wireless update got pushed my way.

So check out Wireless Update in your options menu, or click the link below to download directly from T-Mobile USA.

Check out OS 6.0.0.448 for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 >>

Everyone’s jaws dropped yesterday when AT&T announced their pending acquisition of T-Mobile.  It came out of the blue and a lot really weren’t expecting to see that happen.  So there’s a lot speculation, rumors, and way too much talk on the web discussing ifs, buts, and possibilities of AT&T’s future with T-Mobile.  Luis over at BerryReview spotted that T-Mobile had up a nice Q&A, hopefully addressing most of your questions and concerns.

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As you all know, BlackBerry Protect launched in open beta for the US and Canada at first, but the EMEA launch stayed postponed until this weekend, as we had expected from the leaked roadmap we had about a month ago.  So for all you in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa, feel free to get your Protect fix by downloading free in App World’s Test Center.

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BlackBerry App World got an update late last night to version 2.1.1.2, and as you guessed it – there’s no change log.  The update hasn’t fully pushed out to everyone yet apparently, and I personally haven’t received it yet either, so let’s remain patient.

Feel free to keep refreshing App World in best hopes the update will come up, but I’m sure as always it’ll just pop up when you least expect it.

Download BlackBerry App World >>

Source: CB

The BlackBerry Bold 9650 doesn’t seem to be featured that often in BlackBerry commercials.  What seem to be seeing the most of is the BlackBerry Torch 9800.  So here we get to see how a choirmaster uses the Bold 9650 for getting musical notes and enjoying the emailing and BBM features as well.  Hit the jump for the full clip.

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So the original rumor was that the US would get the BlackBerry PlayBook early on in March, and UK along with Europe would go ahead with it in April or later.  As you can see, it doesn’t look like the PlayBook is hitting the streets in the US this month, and so we’re leaned more towards a April launch (estimated to be the 10th now).  Three UK had their roadmap leaked, and in there we see a WiFi only BlackBerry PlayBook coming in June.

I’m curious to see the tactics as to how the WiFi PlayBook will sell in carrier stores.  I picture it being: “oh you have have a BlackBerry? The PlayBook is a great companion.”

Looking to win a PlayBook or some tickets to see the Foo Fighters live? Best Buy is promoting the BlackBerry PlayBook and the band Foo Fighters by holding a sweepstakes. Here are the details:

Ten grand prize winners will receive the “Reward Zone® Foo Fighters Experience” which includes 2 tickets to a Foo Fighters performance, roundtrip coach class airfare for each winner and a guest, 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodations, roundtrip transfers, the new Foo Fighters CD “Wasting Light”, and a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet bundle including a BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, a BlackBerry® Convertible Case, and a BlackBerry® Charging Pod.

Enter daily for more chances to win. Sweepstakes ends on March 31, 2011 at 11:59:59 p.m. CT. Sweepstakes is exclusive to Reward Zone® program members and you must be 18 or older (except AL & NE, 19 or older) to enter.

Check out more details on the Best Buy PlayBook/Foo Fighters sweepstakes >>

Source: BerryReview

Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room, coffee shop, or on the road with no Internet? Frustrated paying $9.95 for 30 minutes of internet service? Resorting to your Blackberry but wished you could use your laptop? Tether is here to provide a solution to all those worries! Tether is an application that allows your PC to take advantage of your Blackberry’s data plan, allowing you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your BlackBerry. Tether is easy to install, easy to use, works practically anywhere, and is cost effective.

• Internet Anywhere: You can use Tether anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: Tether uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.)
• All BlackBerries: Tether is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: Tether has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: Tether works on both PCs and Macs.

Tether for BlackBerry >>