Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.1.1 with a few bug fixes:

• Fixed HTTP 502 issue (and other networking-related issues such as the “connection closed” problem on the 8350i)
• Fixed volume going to “full” after an audio system alert (phone, email, IM) on Storm
• For listeners who use the low end of the volume scale, the jump from 3 bars to 4 bars isn’t as jarring anymore

Pandora will work on the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series, Pearl Flip 8200 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, 8800 series, Bold 9000, Storm 9530 and the Tour 9630.

Download it now by visiting Pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the Pandora for BlackBerry page for more info.

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WhatsApp has been released for BlackBerry!

• What is WhatsApp?
  WhatsApp is a status indicator for your iPhone and BlackBerry phones. This application allows users to share their availability status with each other. WhatsApp revolutionizes the way we communicate by eliminating poorly timed calls.

WhatsApp is available for all BlackBerry devices with a data connection running OS 4.2.1 and higher. In order for WhatsApp to work both parties must have it installed on their BlackBerry.

You can download it by visiting whatsapp.com/bb from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit whatsapp.com for more info.

Today’s Deal of the Day (part of the new DoD promotion) is 50% off the incredibly useful and popular QuickLaunch application for Blackberry!

Features in v2.0:

• Backup / Restore to .txt fil
• Built-in Screen Capture function
• Launch Media Explorer
• Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary dot com search
• Create Custom Submenus
• More apps and functions to Add
• Display Current Temperature
• Add Items Alphabetically
• Easier Setup with Installed Applications List
• Volume Button Scrolling
• 3 Font sizes – Small, medium and large
• System Menu Integration
• Improved Performance
• Option to display Time in 12 or 24 hour format
• Option to change Titlebar Color
• Option to display Date in titlebar
• Supports Shazam app
• Supports BBTran app
• Activation code displayed in QL Options
• QL App Switcher added – displays currently running apps in the QL Menu and allows you to switch to them like bb’s app switcher
• “Now Playing…” added

New in v2.11 (coming soon for other devices, currently only for the Tour):

• Stay Lit – This will allow you to keep the backlight on which is good for reading or when using maps etc. This feature is located in the ‘Add Applications’ section. (similar in function to BBLight and other apps like that)

Normally QuickLaunch is priced at $4.99, but for today only you can get it for $2.49. Considering the amount of features and convenience this application offers, $2.49 is a bargain!

Head on over to the BBRocks! Store to check it out or get it right from your BlackBerry in the BBRocks! Mobile App Store.

A few days ago I posted about the free Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland theme by Cool BlackBerry Themes for the Bold and Storm. While doing some browsing I found out that these same themes are available for the Curve 8300 and 8800 series!

Besides for Movie themes, CoolBBThemes offers themes in the following categories for many devices:

• Animals, Fantasy, Food & Drinks, Hearts and Flowers, Holiday, Misc, Music, Occupations, Places, Shopping and Makeup, Skulls, Sports and Hobbies, Surf and Sand, Transportation and more!

The Alice In Wonderland theme is available as a free download to registered CoolBBThemes members. Click here to get it for your  Curve 8300 or 8800 series BlackBerry.

Don’t forget to leave some feedback comments!

* UPDATE It looks like MobiHand made a mistake and put the wrong app into the DoD module today. Doh! Sorry everyone but QuickLaunch will be available for 50% off real soon. *

Stitcher let me know that their free streaming audio application is now available for the BlackBerry 8800 and 8820!

“We’ve long wanted to make Stitcher accessible to Curve 8800 and 8820 users, giving them digital content wherever they are, whenever they want it,” said Stitcher CEO and co-founder Noah Shanok. “We received so many requests for Stitcher on the 8800 and 8820 that we gladly made these models a priority.”

Features:

• Listen – Stream the best podcasts, radio shows and other great audio to your mobile phone.
• Customize – Stitch your favorite programs into personalized, on-demand stations.
• Discover – Find new shows you’ll love in Stitcher’s stations, or let Stitcher recommend shows to you based on your preferences.

Altogether Stitcher is available for the BlackBerry Storm, Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, 8800, 8820, 8900 and Bold 9000 and will continue to roll out for other BlackBerry models.

You can download it OTA by going to Stitcher.com/dl from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit Stitcher.com for more info. Full press release after the jump.

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UPDATE BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 was officially released! Click here for all the details. *

If you missed out on the BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 download links from last week…you’re in luck! Here are some fresh links for both ZIP and OTA downloads.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• This is leaked software that is not guaranteed to be stable. Install at your own risk!
• ZIP downloads are meant to be downloaded, unzipped and installed with BlackBerry Desktop Manager. If you need an unzipping program check out 7-zip.org.
• OTA downloads are meant to be downloaded directly through your BlackBerry Browser.
• Info: Features And Screenshots Of The Leaked BlackBerry Messenger 5.0
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

It is very important that you make a backup before attempting to install BBM 5.0!

Here are the download links:

• Desktop Download:
  • BBM 5.0 – Desktop Installer .ZIP (For All OS’s)
• OTA Downloads:
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.7/Storm) – English Only Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.7.1/Tour) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.5/Curve) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.6/Bold) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.6.1/Javelin) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 5.0/All) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 5.1/Storm2) – English Only
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.7/Storm) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.7.1/Tour) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.5/Curve) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.6/Bold) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 4.6.1/Javelin) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 5.0/All) – All Languages
  • BBM 5.0 (For 5.1/Storm2) – All Languages

The 4.5/Curve version also appears to work for the Pearl 8100 and 8800 series, so if you own one of these BlackBerry devices and want to try BBM 5.0 make sure this is the one you download and not any other version. It is also important to remember that you need a minimum OS of 4.5.0.131, but having the latest OS definitely helps. You can find the latest OS for your Blackberry here.

You can send me a message if you have any questions, or send a tweet to @BlackBerryRocks

Elecite has released Eerie, a new theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, 8800 series, Curve 8900, Bold 9000  and Storm 9500 series, all on OS 4.5 or higher.

It’s time to take your precious BlackBerry to a whole new level of grunge. Eerie is an absolute design for those that are well, hardcore.

Each individual graphic has been optimized for maximum performance and the most intense looks. The team at elecite spent a little extra time on this one to make sure you absolutely love it and I gotta say it looks incredible on the phone! However, it doesn’t end there! You’ll enjoy a dual screen experience with optional wallpapers and 4-5 icons, a grand total of 8-10 customizable icons.

This theme looks awesome! Especially on my blacked-out Curve 8900 . You can check out some more device-specific screenshots here.

Just in case, the Dual-Screen feature is not available for the Curve 8300 and 8800 series versions due to software limitations.

This theme is available for $6.99. Head on over to Elecite to grab yourself a copy of the Eerie BlackBerry Theme and let me know what you think!

* New BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 ZIP And OTA Download Links! *

* UPDATE Follow @BlackBerryRocks on Twitter for updates or send me a tweet for help. If you send me an email for help please include your BlackBerry model and OS version.

It has come to my attention that the Curve 8300 series OTA link may work for the Pearl 8100 and 8800 series. Install at your own risk. MAKE BACKUPS! *

BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 was first revealed to use about a month ago and then again yesterday with some new features. It looks like the guys over at BBOS were lucky enough to get their hands on BBM 5.0 for a few BlackBerry devices and were nice enough to share it with everyone.

Info: Features And Screenshots Of The Leaked BlackBerry Messenger 5.0

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* UPDATE Mark Freeze let me now that Pandora is no longer available outside the US. *

The free streaming radio application known as Pandora has been updated to version 1.1 for BlackBerry with some nice new features and bug fixes.

New Features

• Significantly better audio quality over mobile network – now using stereo AAC+ (HE-AAC) for both Wi-Fi and mobile connections
• Listener preference option to select “High” quality stream over mobile network or “Normal” for slower connections. Both are stereo.
• Create Station screen now has auto-complete functionality as you type
• Added user preference option to enable or disable station auto-start
• Moved “Log Out” from main menu into Options screen, it now shows the currently logged-in username
• Visual overlay when changing volume; easier to see actual volume level
• Application will check for correct application permissions on startup, and offer to set them to appropriate values if required
• You can now get to the “Options” screen from the menus of both the Station List screen and the
  Now Playing screen
• Reduced download size of app by about 30-40%

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed stream resume problem on some Storm devices after being interrupted by a system alert (phone call, SMS, email, etc)
• Fixed bug where Wi-Fi capable devices without a SIM card or data plan were not able to use Pandora over Wi-Fi
• Fixed reports of “low volume” settings not being low enough – the lower volume settings now go as quiet as possible before being muted
• Fixed bug where album art may not have been displayed for some tracks
• Mute button should now properly sleep the device when holding it down

Pandora will work on the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series, Pearl Flip 8200 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, 8800 series, Bold 9000, Storm 9530 and now the Tour 9630!

Download it now by visiting Pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the Pandora for BlackBerry page for more info.