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BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 4.6.0.307 Officially Released by SK Telecom
Submitted by ArmaK on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 04:48.
It isn't a 5.0 OS but an official releases is a release. SK Telecom has officially released OS 4.6.0.307 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000.
BlackBerry Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone [kr]
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.524 (EastAsia) [kr]
Package Version: 4.6.0.524
Consisting of:
- Applications: 4.6.0.307
- Software Platform: 4.0.0.307
- File name: 9000jEastAsia_PBr4.6.0_rel524_PL4.0.0.248_A4.6.0.307_SK_Telcom.exe
- File size: 97.7 MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
Pandora Updated to 1.1.2.1
Submitted by ArmaK on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 04:06.
Pandora for the BlackBerry has been updated from version 1.1.2 to version 1.1.2.1. As you can tell from the build number, this is a minor update and no change log has been provided. Some users including myself have noticed a slight increase in speed and the last few seconds of songs are not cutting off for most users anymore.
StudioB Gold Now Available and Giveaway
Submitted by ArmaK on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 22:59.
StudioB Gold is a new theme by Vogue Themes that offers a 6 icon top dock with bouncing icons on the homescreen, centered weather slot located on the bottom, smooth transitions, gradient highlights and last but not least a very clean look and feel to it! The theme is currently available for the BlackBerry 8900, Bold, Tour and 9700 running OS 4.6, 4.7 and 5.0.
Make sure you pick it up today for only $1.99.
Vogue Themes has been gracious enough to let us giveaway 25 copies of their new StudioB Gold theme to our great members. To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment in this thread. The giveaway will end Friday December 4th at 11:59pm EST and winners will be announced on Saturday. Good luck to everyone!
TBZ VIP Membership One Day Sale!
Submitted by britishturbo on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 07:37.
That's right everyone, today is your lucky day. Think of this as an early Christmas Gift. Today, and for one day only, you can buy a Lifetime VIP Membership here at The BlackBerry Zone for only $35! That's right, a 30% savings only valid for today! So what are you waiting for? Go sign up! 27 more members and we'll be having another Device Giveaway! So click the link below, and sign up today!
Oh, and when you sign up be sure to check out the Official TBZ VIP Theme for your BlackBerry, available in the VIP room!
BlackBerry Tour 9630 OS 4.7.1.61 Released
Submitted by britishturbo on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 07:12.
So while all the BlackBerry Tour owners are sitting around waiting for an official OS 5 to release for their device, Verizon Wireless surprised everyone today and released another OS 4.7.1 build. Now it isn't all bad as this is a decent build, it's just not the build that Tour owners were hoping for. I managed to snag the change log file from a friend of mine, so while your downloading the OS at the link below, be sure to check out the change list!
Facebook Version 1.7.0.22 Released
Submitted by britishturbo on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 06:53.
Another Facebook update tonight for all you social networking addicts! Not a major upgrade this time, just a small step to version 1.7.0.22 from the previous version 1.7.0.18. Nothing major, just seems to be a little more polished, and a littl quicker all round. So what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy.
BlackBerry 9700 OS 5.0.0.351 Leak!
Submitted by britishturbo on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 16:51.
So there I was browsing the internet for some cookie recipes, and what did I find, OS 5.0.0.351 for the BlackBerry 9700! Imagine my surprise! I'm not sure who put thise out there, let's pretend it was Robin Hood, but either way, I figured I would share my find with you guys!
So here it is, OS 5.0.0.351 for the 9700:
Urbanspoon App Available for BlackBerry Devices
Submitted by ArmaK on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 00:37.
Ever have a time that you just didn't know what you wanted to eat or couldn't come to a consensus with a group of friends? Then we have the app for you. The UrbanSpoon app that was famous on the iPhone is now available on your BlackBerry thanks to the guys at Xtreme Labs. With the click of the space bar (or a simple shake if you have a Storm or Storm2) will start the wheels spinning. Not happy with the choice, just click or shake it once more. The Urbanspoon app has many different options that will help you find just the right restaurant. One of which is the ability to select any of the lock icons to lock the reel to a specific neighborhood, cuisine and/or price that you're heart desires. Urbanspoon also lets you search and browse restaurants, and uses your current location to identify the restaurants nearest to you. Why wait any longer, get the Urbanspoon app for your BlackBerry today!
MeterBerry updated to v2.0.2 (Now OS 5.0 Compatible!)
Submitted by ArmaK on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 18:50.
The ultimate system utility app for the BlackBerry has just got better. MeterBerry has finally been updated today to work with the 5.0 OS. Now everybody can enjoy their favorite battery and memory logging app once again. For those that previous purchased the app, you will need to purchase the FREE upgrade to the 2.0.2 build. The reason for this is that the app now requires a license key in order to work. You will also need to delete the previous build off of your device before installing the latest.
The changes in the 2.0.2 build are:
• compatible with OS 5.0
• license key required
• customizable icon colors
• ability to add notes to the logs
• clear logs on startup option
Vodafone Update - A Vodafone Twitter/Facebook App for your BlackBerry
Submitted by britishturbo on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 19:06.
If you are a Twitter user you may have seen twitter updates today "via Vodafone Update". Just what is Vodafone Update? Well it's actually an official Twitter and Facebook application from Vodafone. It's not the best Twitter app out there, but it's not a bad start, and would be good for someone who only uses twitter every now and then. Here's what it can do for you:
- See status updates from your Twitter and Facebook contacts at a glance
- What are you doing right now? Post tweets to one or both of your social networks
- Reply to your friends messages directly from your BlackBerry
- Search for real-time news in Twitter
- Share what you see with other instantly! Take photos with your BlackBerry and send them to one or both of your twitter networks with just one click
- Easy to use - just download, start and you're done
Vodafone says the software only works with the BlackBerry Bold & Curve 2 devices, but having tested it on my Storm 2 9550 I am sure it will work on most devices. Try it and let us know!
BlackBerry Storm2 OTA WiFi Glitch & Fix
Submitted by britishturbo on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 16:42.
So if you've been enjoying your new Storm2 like I have, you will no doubt have run into a problem when trying to install some programs OTA. Most the time I would try I would get a dreaded "907 Invalid COD" error message. Well I figured this was an OS glitch, but I got to the bottom of it last night.
Basically you have to disable the WiFi in order to install many OTA programs! With the wifi enabled, you get the 907 error, with the wifi disabled, the OTA will install just fine.Let me know if you have the same problem.
This is obviously an error on RIM's end when it comes to the COD installation process. I suspect that the phones security settings are not allowing the wifi path for the cod file. I sure hope we get an update soon to fix this annoyance!
Kisses - See Hidden Programs and Processes on your BlackBerry
Submitted by britishturbo on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 14:44.
Do you ever wish you could see a list of all running programs a processes on your BlackBerry like you can on your windows PC? How cool would it be to see a list, find a problem process, and remove it? Well that's exactly what Kisses from ZenConsult Technology Consulting allows you to do.
Kisses is decribed as "Kisses detects and displays any hidden programs or processes that are on your BlackBerry handheld. It can be used to detect spyware that hides itself from view." It's supported on the following devices, and best of all, it's free!
- BlackBerry Bold 9000
- BlackBerry Curve 8900
- BlackBerry Curve 8310
- BlackBerry 8700 series
They say it should work fine on the following devices also, and I can tell you it works fine on my Stom2 9550:
- BlackBerry Tour
- BlackBerry Storm
- BlackBerry Bold
- BlackBerry Curve 8900
- BlackBerry Curve (8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, 8350i) Series
- BlackBerry 8800 Series
- BlackBerry 8700 series
What are you waiting for?
BlackBerry Storm2 - Mini Review
Submitted by britishturbo on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 05:01.
The BlackBerry Storm2 has been a highly anticipated phone since the release of the first Touch Screen BlackBerry this time last year, the BlackBerry Storm. The new device hit the streets yesterday, and I decided I would share my thoughts on my first 24 Hours with an official release device with you all.
So let’s start with a quick overview of what has changed on this device compared to its predecessor the Storm:
Revised SurePress – The old SurePress screen system has been replaced with a totally different system. The single button on the old Storm has been replaced with 4 buttons beneath the screen on the new Storm2. But there is more magic to the screen. RIM has added Haptic Feedback to the screen using Piezo technology. But we’ll get to that later.
More memory – The new Storm has double the memory compared to the old device. It has double the RAM, double the Application Flash, double the internal storage and double the size SD Card out of the box.
WiFi – Finally RIM and Verizon Wireless agreed to put WiFi in a Verizon BlackBerry. This is very good news for all CDMA BlackBerry users!
Physical Buttons - The 4 physical buttons at the bottom of the screen have been replaced with touch sensitive buttons.
Pandora updated for OS 5.0
Submitted by matrix2004 on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 01:11.
The folks at Pandora have put out an update that fixes the annoying problem of a songs cutting off 15-20 seconds before it ends. This problem was mainly for users of OS 5.0 You can download Pandora 1.1.2 here. Enjoy.
Verizon BlackBerry Storm2 Commercial - "A Perfect Storm"
Submitted by britishturbo on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 13:44.
This was out yesterday, but I didn't get a chance to see it until last night. It's Verizon's new commercial for the Storm2. It's actually a pretty good commercial. Verizon has really been stepping up with the advertising lately. But it does make me wish they had started running this commercial before the device was released! A little hype never hurt anyone... I suspect I know the answer though, Verizon was so nervous after the original Storm1 launch last year, that they did not want to hype up the device. Rather they want to device to sell itself.
