Papped has released a new version of his BBTetris game for BlackBerrys. Originally developed for the BlackBerry Bold 9000, the new version of BBTetris extends compatibility the the Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 and 8900!

Check out the new features:

• Equalized music volume for the 3 songs
• Sound off/on wasn’t always properly playing a song
• Sound effect on line clear
• Added grid to play area
• Fixed the music randomization issue
• Last Score displays during the game
• Randomizes between 3 tetris songs
• Game pauses and shows score when game ends (only last score for now)
• Game should pause when you minimize/get a call/etc.

I’m glad this BBTetris became available for the 8900 because Tetris, in general, is an awesome game.

Great job Papped!

• Download: http://papped-themes.100webspace.net/Tetris/

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Google has updated their Google Maps Mobile application to include a new feature called Latitude.

Latitude is a new feature of Google Maps for mobile, as well as an iGoogle gadget, that allows you to share your location with your friends and to see their approximate locations, if they choose to share them with you.

Check out the features:

• Share locations - Location sharing starts only when both you and a friend agree. Invite friends via email or easily add them from your Gmail contacts.
• Control privacy – You can share, set, or hide your location – or turn off Google Latitude – from the privacy menu. You can also hide your location or share only a city-level location with certain friends.
• Share status – Create a status message and upload your photo within Latitude. It also syncs directly with Google Talk. Check your friends’ status messages to see what your friends are up to.
• Contact your friends – Quickly contact your friends with an SMS, IM, or phone call. You can also get directions to lead you to your friends.

I’ve been using Google Maps Mobile since the day I put BIS on my BlackBerry, and it always comes in handy for those times the printout directions are wrong. This is a great tool to have, especially if you are with a group and get separated or just want to check where your friend is in the world right now.

Google Maps Mobile with Latitude is available in 27 countries and 42 languages.

• Download: google.com/gmm
• Info: http://www.google.com/mobile/default/latitude.html
• Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Oq-9enE-k

CrackBerry Forums member backberryinsider posted a picture of his Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230!

Check out what he had to say:

I just received my Verizon Flip Pearl (8130 Flip). I don’t think Verizon has annouced it yet, but if not it should be coming soon. Not sure what the color options will be, but mine came in Silver. I personally like the Black (T-Mobile Version) better. I will be testing it over the next few days and let you know how it does.

He did mean 8230 by the way. Anyone else get a testing unit and would like to share some photos?

The good folks from Bitstream were nice enough to give me a referral code for BlackBerry Rocks! readers to download the BOLT Browser application.

Visit the download page at BOLTBrowser.com and use the referral code bbrocks when you sign up.

After you download BOLT Browser onto your BlackBerry be sure to send plenty of feedback to pr4beta@boltbrowser.com about your experiences, bugs and any other findings.

Viigo let me know that there is a new version of Tango 8 available for download.

Viigo has made several enhancements in Tango 8:

• Post interesting articles to Twitter with a single click
• Find movies that are playing in your city, or see what’s playing at a theatre near you.
• Use Quick Launch buttons to email an article to a friend or to yourself, Tweet an article of interest, Post To Del.ic.ious, view a full Article or open in a browser
• Access real time flight status in your Flights and Travel itinerary

New features in Stocks & Finance:

• Create your own portfolios that include the stocks or mutual funds of your choosing
• Each portfolio lists the ticker name, the price, the change and the percentage change
• Access depth details on trades including the volume of shares traded, the current bid/ask, time of last trade, market cap and much more

• Viigo has partnered with Mobihand and Magmic (the Bplay store) to bring you the ability to purchase the latest mobile software, software accessories, games, themes and more
• Details on the product are available in just one click without ever leaving Viigo
• More partners and more stores will be unveiled shortly

Download: getviigo.com

Info: viigo.com

Bitstream let me know that their BOLT Browser application for BlackBerry has been updated to version 0.83.

What is BOLT?

BOLT is a fast mobile browser that offers an uncompromised browsing experience on even entry-level mobile phones. It is compatible with virtually any handset with Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0 support. In non-geekspeak, this means “it works on lots of phones, even basic ones.”

Rather than offering a simplified, mini version of the Internet, BOLT provides users with an efficient, feature-rich, way to enjoy full PC-style Web pages and rich media applications on all levels of mobile devices.

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NikkiSoft let me know about a new application they developed specifically for the BlackBerry Storm called QuickLaunch.

From the description:

QuickLaunch is a must have application for every BLACKBERRY STORM owner. With an interface that is seamlessly integrated with the look of the Storm OS (Operating System), QuickLaunch will create shortcuts to most any application on your Storm with ease and style.

Designed specifically for the Storm, 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 and even more! Configure a convenience key to activate BB Quick Launch and when pushed a menu will popup showing a scrollable list of your configured actions. The menu can be shown on 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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Terra Mobility let me know that they have updated their File Manager Pro application to better support the BlackBerry Storm and OS 4.7.

This new build of the File Manager Pro is meant to fix some problems Storm users have been having in terms of compatibility, landscape orientation, etc.

To update File Manager Pro on your BlackBerry Storm you must uninstall the previous version first, then install the new build.

Download: m.terramobility.com/fmp [OTA]

Info: terramobility.com

I thought it would be helpful to put all the guides in one location for reference, so here is a page containing all available Getting Started Guides, Tips, User Guides, Safety and Product Information documents for all BlackBerrys.

This page will be updated whenever there is a new BlackBerry and guide available from RIM.

Check it out: blackberryrocks.com/blackberry-guides-tips-info/

This list is pretty big just in case. Please keep in mind that all links lead to PDF files.

Some highlights from the press release:

• eSignal, a division of Interactive Data Corporation (NYSE: IDC) and a leading provider of streaming, real-time financial market data, news, analytics and decision-support tools for professional and individual traders, today announced that it has launched QuoTrek® 2.0, the latest update to the Company’s leading mobile financial service available for Blackberry and other Java-enabled mobile devices.
• The predecessor to the QuoTrek 2.0 product is currently highlighted in New York’s Museum of American Finance, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
• Now, eSignal’s award-winning services and financial tools are available to users on most Java-enabled portable devices including Blackberry® Bold™.
• With the latest update, QuoTrek continues to help meet the needs of the financial services industry by providing investors with eSignal’s reliable, streaming, real-time quotes on their hand-held, portable devices.

Check out the full press release after the jump.

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