*UPDATE* Unfortunately this application is no longer free. Jtsdad let me know that Christopher Wong has put a price tag on this application, which might not be cool to some who didn’t get a chance to download the free version. Post has been updated below with a link.

Christopher Wong has developed a free application called MissingLight.

From the description:

MissingLight is a tiny app that turns on the BlackBerry’s status LED if you miss a call. A BlackBerry uses the status light for many notifications: incoming call, voice mail, SMS, email etc. Unfortunately, the ability to indicate a missed call is curiously missing from many BlackBerry models. This app fills that gap by making the LED shine purple. MissingLight works by watching the phone log application for missed calls (it may ask permission for phone log access when you first install).

Note that Storm users have reported mixed results. Some report that the LED lights purple but does not blink.

Note also that if you like your green coverage indicator on, the missed call light will temporarily turn off that light when it comes on. The green blinker returns eventually, such as when going in and out of coverage. If you like your green blinky, MissingLight may not be for you.

Features:

• Status LED lights up purple if you miss a call
• Light turns off once you view the phone log
• No setup. Just install it and it works.

Price: $2.95 till March 31, normally $3.95

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• Purchase/Download/Info: MissingLight
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Source: BlackBerry News

Artem over at GemBlock has created another cool theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 called iBerry Today Plus.

iBerry Today Plus gives your Curve 8900 an iPhone-like look with customizable homescreen icons in the bottom dock.

• Download/Info: Free iBerry Today Plus Theme – BlackBerry Curve 8900 – GemBlock
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Chris Miles has released version 1.95 of his BBLight application for BlackBerry.

BBLight is an application that can turn your backlight on for different events. New in v1.95 is the option to have your BlackBerry vibrate and ring at the same time when receiving a phone call.

• Download:
  • OTA: BBLight v1.95
  • ZIP: BBLight v1.95
• How To:
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Source: BerryReview

• Download via RapidShare: OS 4.6.0.245 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Source: CrackBerry

CellUnlock.net contacted me to offer BlackBerry Rocks! readers 1 free BlackBerry unlock code for one day only!

This offer is available for BlackBerry owners on the following networks:

• AT&T/Cingular USA
• T-Mobile USA
• Rogers Canada

So, for example, if you have a BlackBerry Bold 9000 on AT&T but want to use it on T-Mobile…now you can! Of course you would have to sign up for T-Mobile’s service but you get the point.

This offer and the CellUnlock.net page for BlackBerry Rocks! readers will expire tomorrow, March 3, 2009 at 3PM!

• Check it out: Get your free unlock code from CellUnlock.net

*UPDATE* My emails seem to be fully operational as of 11:18AM March 3, in case anyone tried to contact me. Delayed but working.

*UPDATE* If you’ve been sending me messages or emails and it got bounced back it’s because my email is not fully setup yet. I’m working to fix this.

Just wanted to let everyone know that BlackBerry Rocks! is back online.

Things might appear a bit weird at first until everything is finished getting tweaked, but for the most part everything should be ok now. Hopefully the changes made will prevent BlackBerry Rocks! from involuntarily going offline in the future.

Time to catch up with some BlackBerry news!

I’ve had the pleasure of beta testing QuickLaunch for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and I have to say…it rocks!!!

From the description:

QuickLaunch is a must have application for every BlackBerry . With an interface that is seamlessly integrated with the look of the BlackBerry OS, QuickLaunch will create shortcuts to most any application on your device with ease and style.

QuickLaunch allows you to setup shortcuts to various functions such as Websites, Email and SMS addresses, Phone numbers, 3rd Party Apps, Videos, Images, Audio files, Device Info, Bluetooth Configuration, Camera, Video Camera, Delete your Call Logs, and other functions such as Blackberry Options, Calculator, Calendar, Event Log, Tasks, WiFi On/Off Toggle (Bold and Curve Versions) and more! Configure a convenience key to activate QuickLaunch and when pushed a menu will popup showing a scrollable list of your configured actions. The menu can be set to appear on the Right or Left side and can be shown on virtually any screen so you can perform any action without backing up and navigating through your homescreen and folders saving you time. Quick easy access to what you want to do wherever you are!

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Dylo from Dylo’s BlackBerry Themes has created a slick-looking, free theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 called Deluxe Today.

The Deluxe Today theme has  an overall great look and feel to it.

A note on the meters: The blue doted lines across the top are your Battery and Signal meters.  Battery is the left half and Signal is the right half.  Each little section on the meter bar is 10%.

• Download ZIP via RapidShare: Deluxe Today for the BlackBerry Curve 8900
• Info: Dylo’s Blackberry Themes – Curve 8900 Theme: Deluxe Today
• How To: Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

More information has been leaked about the upcoming Verizon BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Niagara 9630. The Niagara 9630 will be a Verizon World Edition BlackBerry. One gripe that many people will have is the Niagara’s lack of Wi-Fi. How could a new BlackBerry not have Wi-Fi? That’s a big turn off.

Recap on the details:

• The OS actually we’re told is 4.7.1 (but possibly, possibly, be OS 5.0 depending on launch date).
• No Wi-Fi.
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support along with WCDMA support (bands not specified, but most likely 2100MHz).
• CDMA 1x/EV-DO Rev. A device.
• Release date unknown, but we’d say May/June if we had to bet.
• 3.2 megapixel camera (though we heard a rumor there might be a camera-less version, but that’s unconfirmed).
• The web browser supports JavaScript 1.6 (not huge news, but at least the browser is slowly improving).

Who’s planning to get this BlackBerry?

Source: BGR

I know most BlackBerry Curve 8900 owners have been waiting for a new leaked or official OS, including myself. Here is one that has fixed the YouTube errors that 4.6.1.152 has. There have been a few reports of YouTube not getting fixed, but for the most part everything seems to be better in this OS version. YouTube is working fine for me now.

Let me know of any other changes you guys might find!

Official Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone from carrier A1 (Austria)

Package Version: 4.6.1.267
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.168
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.94
• File name: 8900_4.6.1.168 .exe
• File size: 120MB

• Download: OS 4.6.1.168 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from A1

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

Source: CB Forums