Boost Mobile is running a special promotion for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 now.  Once you purchase the device, you’ll be able to order your own music skin for it.  There’s a lot of variety to choose from as Boost and Virgin Mobile have a site setup for ordering them here.  The Boost Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8530 goes for $179.99 and offers an unlimited talk, text, and web plan for only $60 per month.  Here’s how to get your skins:

1. Buy the Curve 8530 from boostmobile.com.
2. Included with your shipment, you’ll receive a code redeemable for a free MusicSkin of your choice.
3. Once your phone arrives, redeem your code at www.BlackBerrySPG.MusicSkins.com.

The offer is for a limited time, so hop on the deal while it’s around.

Originally, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Boost Mobile was tagged at $249.99 to purchase.  We got the word from Engadget that Boost has permanently dropped the price down to $199.99 making it even more affordable.  At $60 a month for unlimited voice, text and mobile data, you can’t really go wrong with it.  I think it’s one of the best prepaid BlackBerry services we currently have in the United States, as T-Mobile has been on that same action lately, but not at $60.  So if you’re looking to get into prepaid BlackBerry, definitely check out the Boost Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8530.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 isn’t the latest from the Curve family, and as you know by now it does not support BlackBerry 6 OS.  In any case, it’s a good starter edition BlackBerry for those just getting in the game.

Check out the Boost Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8530 >>

Software For BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8530 smartphone BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1638 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1638
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.1000
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.434
• File name: 8530AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel1638_PL4.2.0.434_A5.0.0.1000_ Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
• File size: 107.27MB

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

• Download OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 >>

It doesn’t look like BlackBerry 6 yet for the BlackBerry Bold 9650.  All three devices: the Bold 9650, Tour 9630, and Curve 8530 are all getting official updates from Verizon Wireless today according to a tip from PhoneScoop.  The updates will be providing “enhancements” to the device whatever that means – hopefully will make things move a bit faster on the OS.  It is expected to be at 6PM eastern time, so don’t keep checking for updates all day long until then.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Boost Mobile just got its 3G fix with the “all new” BlackBerry Curve 8530 now available.  I know it’s pretty much not a big deal to a lot of you out there, but it definitely stands for something when it comes to prepaid BlackBerry smartphones in the United States. It’s been awhile since we touched up on the BlackBerry Curve 8530, so here’s a quick recap on the specs:

• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), full QWERTY keypad and optical trackpad navigation
• Access to BlackBerry App World^™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry^® smartphones
• Media player with dedicated media keys smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, giving customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos
• 3G high-speed data (where available)
• Support for BlackBerry services with access to up to 10 supported e-mail accounts, including most popular ISP e-mail accounts such as Yahoo!^®, Windows Live^™ Hotmail^®, AOL^® and Gmail
• Full HTML Web browsing

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Verizon has unleashed the lastest version of OS 5.0 earlier today for the BlackBerry Curve 8530.  I just booted up my good ol’ lavender 8530 and found a new update available, after updating it out of .331 this weekend.  It’s available OTA and desktop download.  Head over to Wireless Update and download from there or hit the link below to download.

• Download OS 5.0.0.886 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 >>

-by Collin Sorp

Source: CB

Back in August, this same OS was leaked out in the wild, but it looks like it has been made official over the weekend by U.S. Cellular.  So for all you BlackBerry Curve 8530 users, here’s the latest update for your device.

• Download OS 5.0.0.886 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 >>
  

A month ago we let you know about the BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 and Curve 8530 getting in the EOL (end of life).  At that time we thought the dates were set to August but it looks like they are split between September and October instead.  PhoneDog has posted a screenshot showing the specific dates they’ll be shutdown for good.

• BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 – 10/10/2010
• BlackBerry Curve 8530 – 9/16/2010

So the BlackBerry Storm 3 or as many are calling it the “Storm refresh” has been rumored to hit Verizon in October, just as the original Storm 2 9550 is expected to shutdown for good.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Over the weekend the BlackBerry Curve 8530 got a leaked OS spotted by the guys over at BBLeaks.  It’s not an official version but is the latest OS for the device at the moment.  We have quite a few links below you can download from.  At your own risk for this one guys!

• RapidShare
• MegaUpload
• DepositFiles
• HotFile
• zShare
• Uploading

-by Otoniel Bruno

MetroPCS has just put out the latest Curve 8530 OS ranked at 5.0.0.847.  I don’t recall any other major OS updates from the carrier on this device, but they did recently launch it, even though other carriers such as Verizon will be dropping it this month for the “bigger and better” Curve 9330.  So if you’re on MetroPCS you can hit the link below to download it officially on your device.  Enjoy.

• Download OS >>

-by Otoniel Bruno

Source: CrackBerry