• Download via MegaUpload: OS 5.0.0.230 for the Storm 9500
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

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. *

• Download via MegaUpload: OS 5.0.0.321 for the Bold 9700
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

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. *

MMMOOO let me know that they have released Super QWERTY, an application that allows you to create one key shortcuts for all applications on your BlackBerry.

Features:

• The fastest way to access your applications at present.
• Quick start with the key “q” in main screen.
• You can start Super QWERTY in the system menu, launch from anywhere.
• Up to 80 shortcuts, you can set as much as your favorite applications.
• Friendly design, attention to the used shortcuts, never mess up.
• You can enter the applications in Super QWERTY simply by clicking your trackball/trackpad/enter.
• Easily to compose a SMS/PIN/Email text to your contacts.
• Your settings will be saved even your reinstall Super QWERTY.
• Lifetime free upgrade.
• Support Bold2 9700

Unfortunately no free trial is available and right now you can only install it through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Super QWERTY is available in the store for $3.99 and will work with all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 and higher except for the Storm series.

CONTEST: MMMOOO  has provided me with 15 free copies of Super QWERTY to give away. For a chance to win a free copy leave a comment on this post using a valid email address by 11:59PM EST on  Tuesday, November 10th. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. *

A few days ago I told you about the free Vodafone Update client for BlackBerry that allows you to update your Twitter and Facebook statuses. Widgetlabs left a comment letting me know that they have released Vodafone Update v2.0.1 with the following features:

• Copy&Paste
• AutoText
• BIS Connections

Vodafone Update is currently available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Bold 9000. Visit vodafone.de/update from your BlackBerry Browser to download this app OTA.

Hedone Design let me know that they have just released a new premium BlackBerry theme that Windows Vista fans will definitely enjoy called VistaLike.

This is the real Win Vista Replica theme for BlackBerry. With sharp and clean graphics and additional buttons. Beside classical icons that you find on HomeScreen this theme provides a bit more. Signal and battery meters are buttons and the same goes for clock and date. That way you don’t have to leave HomeScreen to get to any of frequently used functions or programs.

Features and functions:

• Signal meter / Manage Connections button
• Battery meter / Options button
• 3 user Customizable Icons
• Today Section (Comes in five different options):
  • Zen
  • Today Preview
  • Today Plus
  • Today Calendar
  • Today Messages
• Clock – Date / Clock button
• 4 user Customizable Icons (bottom dock)
• AppScreen button

VistaLike is available for various BlackBerry models in different variations and comes with a free wallpaper expansion pack. Until November 6th you can get the VistaLike theme for $3.49 (50% off), after that it goes up to $6.99. For more info check out VistaLike in the store.

Yesterday Rogers updated their website to show the BlackBerry Bold 9700, today Bell has thrown their hat into the ring with their own website update!

The Bold 9700 is available from Bell with the following pricing options:

• 3 year contract – $229.95
• 2 year contract – $449.95
• 1 year contract – $549.95
• No contract – $599.95

On a 3 year term when activating a minimum voice and data plan combination or combo plan of $45 per month or greater.

@cellguru also found out that Bell already has them in stock! For more info visit the Bell website.

A few hours ago my area (Central Jersey) was hit with a network outage affecting voice and messaging services, so I sent a tweet to @Tmobile_USA about it. I soon found out that this outage was a nationwide issue and not just in my area, according to chatter on Twitter.

@Tmobile_USA sent out their own tweet vaguely addressing the issue but a T-Mobile Forums moderator posted a more detailed response:

We’re making good progress restoring voice and messaging service to affected customers.
At this time, approximately 5 percent of T-Mobile customers are experiencing service disruptions.

Issues began at approximately 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.  Our rapid response team is working continuously to fully resolve this disruption.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused our customers.

My service seems to be restored but I’m getting reports that users are still being affected in other areas. Were you affected by T-Mobile’s network outage? If so let me know when and where in the comments!

A little late in the game but better late than never, US Cellular now has the BlackBerry Tour 9630 available for purchase.

Pricing with 2 year service agreement:

• Price Before Mail-In Rebate:
  • $499.95 – Original Price
  • $269.95 – Best Price (With $230.00 discount for 2 year agreement)
• Price After Mail-In Rebate:
  • $269.95 – Before Rebate
  • $199,95 – After $70 Mail-in Rebate

The Tour 9630 from US Cellular is not available on prepaid plans. The $70 rebate is only available if you sign up for a 2-year service agreement on a calling plan at $39.99 or higher with a BlackBerry E-Mail & Web plan at $24.95.

For more info visit US Cellular.

The guys over at BBOS found out that Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated with support for the recently released OS 5.0.

“Good news – we just put up the new Pandora 1.1.2 update for 5.0 operating systems including Storm 9530 on 5.0 and the new Storm 9550. Other non-5.0 devices will have to wait a few days before it will be available while we finish testing, however most of the changes in 1.1.2 are to support the 5.0 OS.”

As a reminder, Pandora Radio is a free personalized radio app that allows you to stream music right to your BlackBerry. For more info or to download Pandora visit pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser.

Let me know how the updated version works for you in the comments!

BGR and Beejive (makers of BeejiveIM) have teamed up in the latest release of TweetGenius, the first premium Twitter client for BlackBerry. Currently available for $7.99, TweetGenius v1.1.1 offers the following features:

• Send tweets
• Automatically fetch new tweets in the background
• Save tweets as favorites
• Delete tweets
• Send your GPS location
• Send photos to numerous online photo services
• Shorten URLs with bit.ly
• View trends
• Search in real time
• Mark messages as read when you’re done reading them
• Customize themes and fonts
• View photos
• View user profiles and timelines
• View users by both username and real name

While TweetGenius is definitely a great looking Twitter client and does offer some great features, will you dish out the $8 to use it? Let me know in the comments if you plan on buying it or already have.

For more info or to buy the new version of TweetGenius for BlackBerry visit tg2.beejive.com.

By the way…if you haven’t already followed me on Twitter you can do so at twitter.com/BlackBerryRocks. This is a great way to communicate with me if you need help, want to chat, get the latest news from BBRocks! or want to take advantage of the random giveaways I run just for my Tweeps .