The time has come and Xobni officially hit the streets earlier yesterday.  As we have been playing around with it since it was in alpha mode, we’re glad to see it in its official stage.

Key Features:

• Email addresses for everyone with whom you communicate.
• Automatic phone number extraction.
• Access to contacts using Xobni within the email compose screen or in standalone application.
• Prioritized contacts using Xobni Rank, which lists contacts by how often you communicate with them versus alphabetically.
• Saving of Xobni profiles in the event of hard drive crash or lost phone.
• One-click access to Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, including photos.
• Access to recent SMS, phone calls and emails exchanged, and shared appointments.
• Access to a shared network of people.
• Ability to send your calendar availability to all contacts.

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BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.922 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.922
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.545
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.140
• File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel922_PL5.1.0.140_A5.0.0.545_Vodafone_UK.exe
• File size: 131.93MB

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

• Download OS 5.0.0.545 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 >>
  

-by Collin Sorp

Source: CB

Here’s a funny commercial we saw a little over a week ago and finally found it on YouTube.  It’s for a special promotion that McDonald’s is putting out right now for its Fllet-O-Fish sandwiches.  In the commercial the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 gets celebrated and pushed in your face the whole time.  It is made clear which BlackBerry it is, and the logo is very visible.  Other than that, don’t forget to catch McDonald’s special promo on their fish sandwiches!

-by Otoniel Bruno

Fancy Characters, which is an alternative application to Picticons, has just went through an update a few days ago.  As we are a bit late in mentioning, it was still necessary to give you the heads up as to what has been added in this version.  So what’s new in v2.2 of Fancy Characters? We now see all the world flags available to select which is a huge advantage over Picticons if you ask me.  At first I was disappointed with Fancy Characters because it was really laggy when inserting a smiley and Picticons seemed to load a lot faster.  Now the load speed has been optimized so that’s not even an issue any more.  Also, all the image footprints are six times smaller making it easier to browse through all of them.  If you haven’t received an email notification to update, you can log in to your account by clicking here or use the link below to check out the application if you haven’t purchased it yet.

• Check out Fancy Characters v2.2 >>
  

-by Mac Jadalhack

Elecite has another cool deal in town.  They have chosen 10 popular premium themes of theirs and marked the prices down to 99 cents for each.  Head over to the PocketBerry Store today and start browsing through themes including Ace, Halcyon, and Keen.

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-by Mac Jadalhack

To clear out some of the confusion floating around, Verizon’s all new Push to Talk BlackBerry services won’t be restricted by the device, but will be included in the later OS build.  In this leaked PDF we came across from via CrackBerry, it shows a BlackBerry Tour 9630 have this PTT (Push to Talk) attributes.  So could this be why Verizon is taking ages with its official OS 5.0 for the 9630? Perhaps.  But PTT services seem to be really exciting coming to Verizon although we saw it turn to a failure with other carriers such as AT&T where no one really used it.  So part of me says it may fly, while a big part says it’s going to nothing but a failure based on past experiences.  Who remembers the good old Motorola V60 which came in a version with some sort of push to talk services? I remember that releasing, and making its way off the market fast as it was such an embarrassing failure.

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Opera Mini 5 is no longer in beta in anymore, according to the official press release.  Today you can officially download it, not worrying about being in beta stage anymore.  Opera for BlackBerry has come a very long way, so it is very relieving to see it reach to a final version.

Reasons to start using Opera:

• Get the best Internet experience on your phone
• Opera delivers the full Web experience on nearly any mobile phone, and it is easy and free to download.
• No more slow surfing
• Opera mobile browsers are designed to boost your browsing speed significantly. Opera brings the best and fastest browsing experience on any mobile phone.
• Get your mobile phone bills under control
• Opera Mini’s compression technology reduces the amount of data sent to your phone by up to 90 percent, resulting in lower costs on pay-per-MB data plans or when roaming.
• Web made easy, even on your phone
• Opera keeps it simple with a sleekly designed user interface, regardless of the phone you are using, and with the same great feature set, such as Speed Dial, tabs, and the password manager.
• Never leave your personal information behind
• Opera Link lets you synchronize your bookmarks, notes and Speed Dial between your computer and your mobile phone. Make your information available wherever you are – at work, at home or on the road.

Opera Mini is absolutely free to download for BlackBerry.  They are currently reaching out big time when it comes to mobile phones as other platforms are also supported.

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-by Otoniel Bruno

Late last night I noticed that the Case-Mate Barely There covers have been added to the PocketBerry Store.  We’ve been having fun with this case for a little over a month now and are definitely fans of it.  The Barely There cover is given the best name only because it seems as though it is “barely there” when applied to your BlackBerry.  We’ll be releasing a quick video review soon showing you all its ins and outs.  On a quick note, the Barely There by Case-Mate snaps easily on the back on the BlackBerry and sides, not changing your BlackBerry experience in any way.  It also comes with a protective screen cover to prevent scratches and other tragic things from happening.  The Barely There series goes for only $17.95 at the PocketBerry Store.

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-by Mac Jadalhack

We all know how amazingly easy it is to read emails on our BlackBerry smartphones. It’s also no secret that other mobile devices used to read email have become incredibly popular, particularly among college students. Some of these devices include Android, iPhone, and yes the BlackBerry.  Earlier today as I found an official email from Rutgers University (the college I go to) talking about mobile email.

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Don’t waste your money on flashlight applications for BlackBerry.  There’s no need to pay for a function that comes stock on it!  Utilities like these are handy, but should definitely be free in my opinion.  So here’s BAKLight which is another way to get the best out of your BlackBerry flash, using it as a flashlight.

Features:

• Settings:
• Menu / Set Delay (Default 500)
• Set longer* so as to activate the video camera light.
• *Some devices running apps on the background may cause delays in triggering the the flash. Set at 1500 or more to fit the delays.

Check out BAKLight for BlackBerry >>

-by Otoniel Bruno