BlackBerry 9500 OS 5.0.0.328 Leaked

11/12/2009 11:54:00 PM View Comments


You read it correctly. Storm users are getting some love with the leak of OS 5.0.0.328 for the 9500.

- BlackBerry Storm 9500 OS 5.0.0.328 (~138mb)

*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

Inside BlackBerry Blog Tutorial for new BlackBerry Theme Studio v5.0

11/12/2009 08:52:00 PM View Comments


Mark from the Inside BlackBerry blog, BlackBerry's official blog, posted a quick synopsis and light tutorial on the recently released Theme Studio v5.0. He shows you how you can create a theme all by yourself. Of course, you'll need some experience with graphic tools like Adobe Photoshop or BlackBerry composer.

Check out the tutorial here.

RIM BlackBerry Twitter App Not Arriving Until January 2010?

11/12/2009 07:56:00 PM View Comments


We recently received word that the Research In Motion designed Twitter client, which is being developed for all BlackBerry devices, may not become available until January 2010. It has been rumored to be releasing sometime in November. There have been a lot of very nice Twitter apps for BlackBerry's, but the one RIM is designing is said to shame all others. The BlackBerry-own Twitter client will have a 'push' feature for auto-refreshing. This will update replies and other users updates in real-time. If what we've been told about the release date push-back is true, well, we're quite sad as we're sick of waiting!

Verizon Giving Early Upgrades to Select Customers

11/12/2009 01:30:00 PM View Comments


Verizon Wireless has started e-mailing select customers with details on early upgrade availability. We don't think this is for VIP customers, as they already have the ability to upgrade to a new device every 1yr. Could this be the rumored upgrade offer for original Storm owners? Nevertheless, you'd jump on this to get the Storm2, but it seems as if Verizon wants to offer you an alternative, the Motorola Droid.

There was also talk of the BOGO deal ending November 7th. This rumor has been debunked, as it's now the 12th and the BOGO deal is still available. VZW clarified the confusion for us. Basically, when the Storm2 first released you could also get a netbook for free, as part of the BOGO. The offer for the netbook is what has ended on the 7th. The BOGO for a second free Storm2 will end November 30th.

Mysterious Stratus, Atlas, & Apollo Device Details

11/12/2009 10:24:00 AM View Comments


We reported earlier on a list of 13 upcoming devices. The list included only the upcoming device codename and hex code. Here is a little more info on 3 of the 13 devices. Two of the devices, Stratus and Atlas, we've already heard quite a bit about. However, one device that hasn't been heard of is the Apollo. Here are the details:
  • Stratus - Pearl (9100?) with 3G and TrackPad (RIM does not want to 'kill' this series of smaller devices!)
  • Atlas –  A new curve model that has a number of occasions we have seen, that is a combination of the new Bold 9700 with a Curve/Javelin keyboard! Contrary to earlier statements, it will be sold on the European market, not solely East Asian. Supports UMA and EDGE, which for this is a big surprise. It will, off course, will also have a trackpad.
  • Apollo – This will be a new product series Curve, which supports, in contrast to his predecessors, HSDPA! The size of this tiny thing is: 108 × 60x13


BlackBerry App World Down?

11/12/2009 09:39:00 AM View Comments


*UPDATE* RIM seems to have corrected the problem. It may have been only a North American issue? However, it lasted for at least 6hrs early in the morning.

We just got a heads up that BlackBerry App World will not let you download any applications?! We tested it out for ourselves and experienced the same problem. We're running on Verizon network and have tested it on AT&T, so we don't think this problem is network specific. Hopefully RIM will be able to fix this ASAP.


Are you experiencing problems too? Let us know if you are or aren't!

BIG thanks goes out to Dave!

BIS 3.0 in March 2010 and 3.1 Soon After!

11/12/2009 09:26:00 AM View Comments


Thought BIS 2.8 was worth RIM network downtime? Maybe the release of BIS 3.0 and 3.1 will be even more worth it! They are due out in early 2010. BIS 3.0 will be releasing in March with 3.1 release soon thereafter. Here is what you can expect from the upgrades:

BIS 3.0 (March 2010):
  • Improve the Gmail plugin:

    • Synchronization deleted messages, read / unread and sent between the box and your own Gmail (so far worked only in the opposite direction)
    • The ability to add and remove labels from your device 

BIS 3.1 (Soon after):
  • Synchronize Google Calendar
  • Synchronize your address book from Hotmail account
  • Synchronize your address book from Yahoo
  • Yahoo mailbox will cause an automatic download of Yahoo messenger on the device


New Stasis Theme from Elecite

11/12/2009 12:03:00 AM View Comments


With the official release of Theme Builder 5.0 during BlackBerry DevCon 2009, Elecite was quick to release their first theme for the BlackBerry Storm2.  The 'Stasis' theme is also available for other BlackBerry devices.
  • 6 customizable icons
  • Open and close hatch
  • Additional 5 quick access icons
  • Available for: BlackBerry Storm1 & 2 (comes separately for OS 4.7 and 5.0), 8900, 9600, 9000, 9700, 85xx & 8350i.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 OS 5.0.0.348 Leaked

11/11/2009 04:10:00 PM View Comments


As usual, along with an OS leak for the BlackBerry Bold 900 comes a leak for the Curve 8900. Excited 8900 users? Should be. We've got it on our servers. So get it now!

- BlackBerry Curve 8900 OS 5.0.0.348 (~122mb)

*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 5.0.0.348 Leaked

11/11/2009 04:09:00 PM View Comments


Could this fix the issue a lot of Bold users were complaining about with the last OS leak? Possibly. Check it out as OS 5.0.0.348 has leaked for the Bold 9000! As usual, we've uploaded it on our own server. No wait time, no viruses, nothing but quick and easy download!

- BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 5.0.0.348 (~112mb)

*DISCLAIMER* - This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

UrbanSpoon App Now Available for BlackBerry

11/11/2009 02:44:00 PM View Comments


Tired of trying to use VZ navigator, Google maps, Buzzd, or Poynt to find a good place to eat where ever you are? The popular app UrbanSpoon, which initially launched on the iPhone, has become available for BlackBerry. You can select the app to show results based on your GPS location or by selecting a city. If you have a BlackBerry Storm, simply shake your phone and the app will begin spinning possible results (like a slot machine). If you don't have a Storm, easily click the shake button to get results. You can customize the app based on price or type of cuisine. You're sure to love this app!

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Buy a BlackBerry at Wal-Mart Get a $100 Gift Card

11/11/2009 02:28:00 PM View Comments


Looking into buying a new BlackBerry? You just might want to wait and pick it up from Wal-Mart. Starting this Saturday (Nov. 14th) Wal-Mart will be offering a $100 gift card to Wal-Mart if you purchase a new BlackBerry with a 2-yr contract with Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint. The deal starts at 8am local time on the 14th and ends November 20th. 

Checkout what BlackBerry devices Wal-Mart has to offer after break...

BlackBerry Technical Seminar on December 3rd 2009

11/10/2009 04:43:00 PM View Comments

What: Virtual BlackBerry Technical Seminar 2009
When: Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 9am ET – 5pm ET
Who will be there? Administrators, Developers and CIOs!
  • Seminar content geared to all areas of interest, from high availability and new capabilities of BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v.5.0 for administrators, and working with BlackBerry® Widgets for developers to understanding the impacts of virtualization for the busy CIO.
  • Mix and match sessions to gain big picture learning.
  • View these agendas Now – Administrator, Developer and CIO
See solutions in action in the Exhibit Hall. Ask questions directly of the experts at Research In Motion and of select BlackBerry solution partners. You’re invited to register free, today.


LinkedIn App Coming to BlackBerry

11/10/2009 03:40:00 PM View Comments


It's taken long enough to get a LinkedIn app for BlackBerry. The Vice President, Search & Platform Products at LinkedIn, Adam Nash, announced at the BlackBerry Developers Conference that they are in the process off making an app for BlackBerry devices.
"We’ve worked hard to develop an application that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry platform.  LinkedIn for BlackBerry will also include deep integration with the native Messages, Contacts & Calendar applications on the BlackBerry platform."

There isn't an official release date as of yet, but LinkedIn for BlackBerry devices is expected to release sometime in early 2010.

Bell Officially Releases Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.344

11/10/2009 03:28:00 PM View Comments


Bell Mobility has officially released OS 5.0.0.344 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

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Loopt Unveils Major Update for BlackBerry at DevCon 2009

11/09/2009 11:27:00 PM View Comments


Today at the Blackberry Developer Conference, Loopt announced a major update for its free application for BlackBerry smartphones, designed to connect users to the most relevant places and people nearby using background location updating.  Now BlackBerry users can take online, offline to discover who’s around, what to do and where to go - representing the convergence of mobile, geo-location, status, connections, and hyper-local – all in one app.

Full press release after break...

Need For Speed Shift Running on Storm2 with OpenGL ES Support

11/09/2009 10:46:00 PM View Comments



With the announcement of OpenGL ES support coming to all BlackBerry devices running OS 5.0, there was a video presentation at this year's DevCon 2009. The video shows EA Mobile's "Need For Speed: Shift" game running on a BlackBerry Storm2. If you watch the video, you will see the game runs flawlessly and the graphics look beautiful. We can't wait to see what kind of amazing games will be coming to a BlackBerry near you soon!

Upcoming 2010 BlackBerry Codename List?

11/09/2009 08:42:00 AM View Comments

A reader of our great friends of BBNews.pl dropped the ball the other day with a list of codenames for upcoming BlackBerry devices (possibly in 2010?). There are some new names that have not been heard of before. The list totals to 13, but there is supposedly 16 models that RIM is to push out in 2010. What could the other 3 missing codenames be?

Here are the codenames and number code in Hex:
  • ATLAS 0 × 87,001,503
  • ATLASW 0×85001503 
  • CirrusG 0×87000D03 
  • Driftwood 0×04001203 
  • ESSEX 0×05001504 
  • FERMION 20×02000C08 
  • Gemini 0×85000F03 
  • GeminiG 0×87000F03 
  • HARPOON 0×86001503 
  • JASPER 0×84001207 
  • MAGNUM 0×85001603 
  • REVELSTOKE 0×84001203 
  • STRATUS 0×05000D07 
  • TALLADEGA 0×04001807 
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    We know Mr. T has been replaced by the codename Talladega.

Hedone Designs 90% Off for B-Day Celebration

11/09/2009 08:30:00 AM View Comments


Hedone Designs has made a coupon for 90% off all of their designs. This is in celebration of their 1st year birthday. The sale will begin on November 12th at 5am GMT and will end 5am GMT the next day. On the 12th make sure to stop by any MobiHand store to get their themes! Use coupon code: HDBDay90OFF

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Telus Storm2 Arriving on Nov 24th?

11/08/2009 03:47:00 PM View Comments


It has now been confirmed that the BlackBerry Storm2 is coming to Telus. Originally, there was speculation on whether or not it would be on the new HSPA network. There is now images of the Telus-branded Storm2 in the wild, proving that it will be on CDMA network (EVDO) and not HSPA and it is model 9550. The Storm2 is apparently launching to Telus on November 24th. Regardless of the release date speculation, there are Storm2 advertisements in Telus stores, which means a release is imminent.

[Mobile Ninjas]