A few weeks ago Canadian service provider Rogers announced via this press release that it would soon be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700. @BRSDiddy let me know that Rogers has just updated their website and now has the Bold 9700 available for purchase!

Pricing:

• 3 year contract – $299.99
• 2 year contract – $499.99
• 1 year contract – $549.99
• Monthly contract – $549.99
• No contract – $599.99

If you absolutely can’t wait for your own service provider to get the Bold 9700 and don’t mind spending $600 to get it early then here’s your chance. Other than that if you’re a Rogers customer or plan on becoming one you can choose from a few contract options to get a certain amount off a new Bold 9700.

Check it out on Rogers and let me know if you pick one of these up in the comments!

While you wait for your new Bold 9700 (if you get one) you may want to read up on its features and specifications if you haven’t already.

Last Monday BBRocks! celebrated its first birthday by having a whole bunch contests with some awesome giveaways as a thank you to all our readers. It took a lot longer than I expected but I was finally able to finish the random selection process for all comment entries left before 11:59PM EST last night. Check out all the contests and winners after the jump. All winners can expect a message from me soon with either the code to get your free BlackBerry software or asking for your shipping info if you won a product.

Many of you participated in multiple contests, some of you actually won in multiple contests . Big thanks to everyone who participated and told their friends about BBRocks! We’ll have some more giveaways in the near future…

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SmrtGuard has updated their BlackBerry application to version 2.01 with a bunch of new features, most notably a new “Where I’ve Been” feature. Here’s whats new in v2.01:

• Added New ‘Where I’ve Been’ Feature on BlackBerry
• Personal Guardian Updated! Now using Left Convenience Key with configurable trigger time.
• SIM Guardian now can configure Email and SMS Alert Receipients
• New and Improved Your Data Count Screen
• SmrtGuard Web Dashboard improved sorting and export to CSV

In addition to this update, SmrtGuard and Indonesian service provider Indosat have partnered up and released i-Guard, a white-label version of SmrtGuard.

For those that aren’t familiar with it, SmrtGuard is a premium app/service that allows you to secure your BlackBerry and data with OTA backup/restore, remote tracking, remote data wiping and more. If you’re looking for a way to protect your BlackBerry and data  from loss or theft this is definitely an option you should look into.

SmrtGuard will work on BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 or higher and is available in the store as three subscription services:  monthly, yearly and semi-annual. Check it out and let me know how secure you feel in the comments!

Thanks to CellUnlock.net I have 100 BlackBerry unlock codes to give away!

Benefits of unlocking your BlackBerry include:

• No need to roam with your current sim when you travel. Purchase pre-paid sim cards when traveling. Many operators allow free incoming calls.
• Switch freely between service providers.
• Increase the resale value of your phone.
• 100% safe unlocking that does not interfere with the operation of your phone or warranty
• Absolutely no technical knowledge is required.

BlackBerry models this contest applies to: Pearl (8100/8110/8120), Pearl Flip (8220), Curve (8300/8310/8320/8520/8900), 8800, 8810, 8820, Bold (9000/9700), Storm (9500/9530/9550), Tour (9630). For more info visit CellUnlock.net.

CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 100 free BlackBerry unlock codes leave a comment on this post using a valid email address. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. This contest will end at 11:59PM EST on Saturday, November 7th. Comments left after this time will not be considered. *

Today’s deal of the day is for RDM+ Remote Desktop for Mobiles by SHAPE Services. RDM+ allows you to remotely access your desktop or laptop computer right from your BlackBerry allowing you to send and receive emails, surf web, edit documents in word processor, copy, cut, paste files or folders and much more.

Features:

• All connection types are supported: BES, BIS, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi and HTTP connection are supported.
• Blackberry joystick and keyboard navigation.
• New Feature for Storm! Enlarging Glass:Touch and enlarge any fragment of the Desktop.
• User interface is available in two languages: English and German.
• Quick commands.You can use quick commands for starting/stopping system services and processes, viewing the list of desktop windows, checking system performance, displaying system information and rebooting or shutting down your computer.
• One-time fee. All further updates are free.
• All data, screen images, mouse movement and keys are encrypted for security reasons.
• You can create a password when starting up application. Without this password no one can access your client address book.
• Executing any console commands (like ping, netstat, ipconfig) is available.
• History feature allows to find and re-send stored commands.
• Full-screen view and zooming. In full-screen mode you can see the remote screen on the entire screen of your device. Zoomed mode lets you see enlarged fragment of the desktop in more detail. In zoomed mode you can also scroll the desktop up/down, right/left.
• Switch between different modes using the predefined and your own hotkeys and create device-specific keys for mouse click and open desktop menu.
• Navigational mini-map of your desktop which appears in the right upper corner while you scroll. Wi-Fi detection on your device.

RDM+ is normally $39.95 but until 12AM CST tonight you can get it at 50% off for $19.97. This app is compatible with all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 or higher and comes with a 7-day free trial, but if you want to get it at 50% off make sure you do so before 12AM CST tonight!

Sergey Demyanov has released a new BlackBerry application called FancyLog.

With FancyLog you won’t need to type ALT + LGLG to access the Event Log, all you have to do is click the app’s icon. Being able to quickly access the Event Log is useful for developers or users who just want to clear up some memory. Accessing the Event Log on a Storm is a little more complicated so this app is definitely handy for touchscreen devices.

FancyLog will work on all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2.1 or higher and is available as a free download in the store.

Vodafone has released Vodafone Update, a social network BlackBerry application that allows you to update your Twitter and Facebook profiles.

Features:

• 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 others instantly! Take photos with your BlackBerry and send them to one or both of your networks with just one click
• Easy to use – just download, start and you’re done

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.

If you check it out let me know what you think in the comments, especially if you’ve used other BlackBerry Twitter apps.

Thanks @TorontoWireless!

Matthias let me know that he has updated his popular and extremely useful FileScout application for BlackBerry to v1.4.1.0.

As a reminder, FileScout is a donationware file system browser that allows you to create directories, copy, move, rename, or delete files, open media files, zip or unzip files and much more.

To download FileScout OTA click here or visit the emacberry.com page for more info and a desktop download link. To see what’s new or what was fixed up to v1.4.1.0 check out the changelog after the jump.

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T-Mobile UK has released OS 4.6.1.314 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520. This release contains a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned last month. For more info about this bug click here.

• Direct Download: OS 4.6.1.314 for the Curve 8520 from T-Mobile UK
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

This software version contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned last month. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8300 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.294 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.294
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.174
• Software Platform: 2.7.0.105
• File name: 8300M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
• File size: 90.07MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.5.0.174 for the Curve 8300 from AVEA
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *