QuickLaunch has been updated to version 2.10 for all currently supported BlackBerry devices!

New features in v2.10:

• 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

I’ve had QuickLaunch since it’s early testing for the Curve 8900 and it’s definitely one of my most used applications.

Right now it’s only available for the Pearl 8100 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, Bold 9000 and Storm 9500 series, but NikkiSoft plans to make it available to the 8800 series and the Tour 9630!

QuickLaunch is available in the store for $4.99.

My buddy @Ninja_Says (aka NinjaThemes) has released a FREE BlackBerry theme for Twitter addicts called Tweme.

Features:

• Twitter-inspired wallpapers and fonts
• Playful icons
• Bottom dock is user-customizable
• Hidden Today (on 9000 version ONLY)
• Special icon slot for your favourite Twitter app (or “weather” icon, whatever)
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• ***NOTE*** a battery pull is STRONGLY recommended after every theme install!
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• NOTE TO ALL 83xx/88xx/87xx USERS: THIS THEME WILL ONLY WORK FOR OS 4.5! PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL UNLESS YOU KNOW YOUR BLACKBERRY OS VERSION!!!

Ninja also has other free and premium themes available in the store.

• Download: Tweme – The Twitter Theme for Blackberry!
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

The File name is different according to the BlackBerry model you choose, just in case. Not sure how different this is from OS 4.5.0.161, so if you notice any differences let me know in the comments!

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.255 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.255
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.162
• Software Platform: 2.7.0.103
• File name: 8100EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel255_PL2.7.0.103_A4.5.0.162_Vodafone_Essar_Limited.exe
• File size: 89.67MB

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

• Download: OS 4.5.0.162 for the BlackBerry Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Curve (8300,8310,8320) and 8700 from Vodafone Essar Limited
  
• How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

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

Here’s a nice looking theme called Colorful Berry for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series by T4BB member nelsongruber, free for all to download.

This theme would go great with a colored BlackBerry case or skin.

• Download Bottom Dock version OTA:
  • OS 4.2
  • OS 4.3
  • OS 4.5
• Download L Shape version OTA:
  • OS 4.2
  • OS 4.3
  • OS 4.5
• Info: Colorful Berry for the Curve 8300 series theme page
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Just came across another streaming radio application for BlackBerry called Live365, currently in open Beta.

Live 365 allows you to listen to thousands of commercial-free stations on your BlackBerry and includes a free VIP trial.

• Listen to Live365 in your car
• Connects with your cell data plan or wi-fi
• Artist and track info with album artwork
• Unlimited presets synced to the website
• Multiple skins/themes

Live365 Radio should work on the following devices running OS 4.5 and higher with at least 1mb of free memory in either the device or media card:

• Bold 9000
• Pearl 8703, 8700, 8120, 8130, 8100, 7130a
• Curve 8330, 8320, 8310, 8300
• 8800, 8820, 8830
• Does not currently work on the Verizon Storm. Touch screen version in development.

Although the Curve 8900 is not listed I was able to successfully install and use it without a problem (so far).

Download it now OTA by visiting live365.com/mobile from your BlackBerry Browser (must have JavaScript enabled) or visit the Live365 BlackBerry page for more info.

My buddy Hedone Hawker (aka Hedone Design) let me know that he has just released his latest BlackBerry theme called FutureX.

Features:

• Sharp icons
• Great design
• 15 icons in 3 groups without loosing BB’s speed
• wallpaper friendly
• User customizable homescreen icons

All the icons in each group are customizable and you can change the wallpaper to any you would like.

This theme is available for $6.99 in the store and will work with the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, 8800 series, Curve 8900, Bold and Storm all on OS 4.5 and higher.

Check out a video by Hedone after the jump to see this theme in action.

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The File name is different according to the BlackBerry model you choose, just in case.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.254 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.254
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.161
• Software Platform: 2.7.0.105
• File name: 8100EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel254_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.161_Hutchison.exe
• File size: 90.04MB

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

• Download: OS 4.5.0.161 for the BlackBerry Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Curve (8300,8310,8320), 8800 and 8820 From Hutchison
• How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

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

Here are two good-looking free themes for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series.

• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

Stoked by Natro

• Download: OTA | ZIP
• Info: Stoked by Natro Theme Page

Heart & Teal Vector (OS 4.5)

• Download: OTA
• Info: Heart & Teal Vector Theme Page

Miguel let me know that RealNetworks has just released a free RealPlayer SP Beta application that converts videos for BlackBerry!

RealPlayer SP automatically converts video for playback on the powerful media player that comes on BlackBerry smartphones, delivering clear and vibrant video with great sound quality. And with microSD cards that currently support up to 16 GB per card, customers can easily expand storage to carry more videos wherever they go.

That’s awesome!

RealPlayer SP Beta is currently available for the BlackBerry 8800 series, Curve series (including 8900), Bold and Storm series. It is available as a free download from RealPlayer.com with support for h.264 video conversion, DVD playback, and DVD burning for those who upgrade to RealPlayer Plus SP at a one-time cost of $39.99.

Let me know how this works for you!

Full press release after the jump.

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QuickLaunch version 2.08 is now available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series!

QuickLaunch is an application that I use every day because of its functionality and how it makes it easy to quickly launch things (haha). Here are the new features in version 2.0:

• 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

Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99.

If you haven’t purchased it yet, you can get it for $4.99 in the store or from the on-device Mobile App Store. The same applies for anyone who would like to upgrade from their previous version.

I highly recommend this application to everyone who owns a BlackBerry. Let me know what you think of it in the comments!