The first time I mentioned LiveTracker Beta for BlackBerry it was only at Beta 1 v0.1.5. Skylab Mobilesystems let me know that it has been updated to v0.2.0 with bug fixes, some interface tweaks and Twitter integration!

Updates since Beta 1:

• Current Version: 0.2.0 Beta 3
• Minor bug fixes.
• No functional changes.
• Twitter™ sharing added.
• Twitter™ account added to Options screen.
• Some user interface polishes.
• Minor bug fixes.

In case you forgot what LiveTracker is, here are some features:

• Free: No registration, no hidden fees for personal use.
• Background Tracking: GPS location data is sent in background 24/7.
• Easy Sharing: Send tracking links via EMail, PIN, SMS, MMS.
• Live Web Tracking: View location on the web on maps.
• Live Desktop Tracking: 3D world tracking.

The following BlackBerry devices are supported:

• 8110, 8130, 8310, 8330, 8350i, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900, 9000 with activated internal GPS.
• 8100, 8120, 8220, 8300, 8320 with external Bluetooth GPS receiver.

You can get the latest version of LiveTracker Beta at the LiveTracker Homepage.

I am a BIG fan of Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Here’s an awesome theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series on OS 4.5.

• Download OTA: Jack Skellington 4.5
• Info: Jack Skellington theme page
• How to: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Ok Fallout 3 fans…here’s another great and FREE PipBoyish theme for the BlackBerry Storm! With the initial release of PipBoy 3000 for the Storm and soon after a version for the Curve 8300 series (including 8350i), this theme has gotten real popular! Sados Demetrios (the theme developer) let me know he has created a new version called Pip-Berry v5000 for the Storm.

Sados mentioned that he is planning on expanding compatibility of this theme for more BlackBerry models. AWESOME!

• Download/Info: Pip-Berry v5000 theme page <-More screenshots!
  
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Who wants this theme for their BlackBerry?! I know I do.

The guys over at BerryWalls let me know that they have officially launched their new beta site. BerryWalls is basically a free BlackBerry wallpaper search with wallpaper sizes available for the following BlackBerry models:

• Pearl 8100 series
• Curve 8300 series
• 8700 series
• 8800 series
• Curve 8900 series
• Bold 9000 series
• Storm 9500 series

The above screenshot is of a space wallpaper found through BerryWalls by typing in “space” as the wallpaper search term. A mobile version of the site is expected to be available some time in May 2009.

Go check it out at BerryWalls.com and let me know what you think!

Some highlights from the press release:

• With wireless customers craving both style and functionality, Alltel Wireless announced today that the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8230 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) will be available in retail stores and online at alltel.com beginning in early May. This stylish and compact smartphone puts customers in control of how, when and where they communicate and joins Alltel’s impressive spring line-up of phones that make perfect gifts for moms, dads and recent grads.
• Featuring a large SureType® QWERTY keyboard, an intuitive user interface with trackball navigation, built-in GPS with BlackBerry® Maps preloaded and support for locations based applications and services, and a 2 MP camera able to record video*, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone is packed with powerful features, yet sleek enough to slip easily into a purse or pocket.
• Alltel Wireless is offering the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone for $79.99, after a $70 mail-in rebate, at Alltel retail stores and online at shopalltel.com. This discounted price is available to new and existing eligible customers who sign-up for a two-year service agreement on a qualifying Smart Choice Pack. Smart Choice Packs start as low as $69.99 per month and include unlimited data, email and Web access. Alltel has also announced that the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone is now available for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone is free after $100 mail-in rebate.

Read the full press release after the jump.

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If you’re a hardcore 360 fan like I am, this theme will definitely catch your interest. After Elecite released the PSB theme for Playstation fans, this theme is specially designed Xbox 360 fans!

From the description:

XBerry features a customizable sliding bottom dock with 10 icons for the Bold and 8900 and 7 icons for the Storm (8800 & 8300 versions do not support sliding icons), 2 today icons and 2 additional side icons for viewing Profiles and Connections. The battery is nicely implemented around the clock with four bars, each turning red as its life decreases.

Available for BlackBerry Storm, 8900 Curve, 9000 Bold, 8300 & 8800 on OS 4.6 and above.

Price: $6.99

The first 100 customers to buy this premium theme can use the coupon code XBERRY to get 40% off the full price.

• Check it out: xBerry theme by Elecite

My buddies over at Themes4BB got a new premium Twitter theme for BlackBerry, courtesy of theme designer Amir.

The theme is called TweetBerry…a theme that all Twitter addicts should check out!

From the description:

Tweet, tweet, tweet.
It is said to be one of the coolest social places to hang out at this point.
If you are not subscribed to a Twitter it is time to do so now and make sure you start following us there.
In the mean time, here’s a theme that features cool look of the Twitter social networking side.
Once you get hooked on Twitter you will love this theme as it gives you a feeling that your BlackBerry is center of the entire Social Network.
Don’t just use Twitter…..Be the Twitter.
Theme is available for BlackBerry 8900.
Enjoy another awesome release brought to you by Music’s BlackBerry.

Price: $2.99 for the next three days (starting today), $6.99 after

Go check it out for your BlackBerry:

• TweetBerry for the Pearl 8100 series (OS 4.5)
  
• TweetBerry for the Curve 8300 series (OS 4.5)
  
• TweetBerry for the 8800 series (OS 4.2.1 & 4.3)
  
• TweetBerry for the Curve 8900 series
• TweetBerry for the Bold 9000 series

Check out my Twitter profile: @BlackBerryRocks

Here’s another well made and free theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series on OS 4.5. Enjoy!

• Download OTA: Moon Light 4.5 for the Curve 8300 series
• Info: Moon Light 4.5 theme page
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

A few weeks ago I posted about the free PipBoy 3000 theme for the BlackBerry Storm. I noticed it was getting a lot of heat today, so I decided to check for other versions of this theme. Turns out there is now a Curve 8300 series and 8350i version available.

If you’ve played Fallout 3, you know what the PipBoy 3000 is. If not, go rent it and play it! It’s an awesome game.

• Download OTA:
  • PipBoy 3000 in Green for the Curve 8300 series
  • PipBoy 3000 in Blue for the Curve 8300 series
  • PipBoy 3000 in Blue for the Curve 8350i
• Download ZIP:
  • PipBoy 3000 in Green for the Curve 8300 series
  • PipBoy 3000 in Blue for the Curve 8300 series
• Info:
  • PipBoy 3000 8300 series theme page
  • PipBoy 3000 8350i theme page
• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

Here are a few free themes for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series! Please make sure you are downloading the version meant for your Curve’s OS.

• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Bubbles Custom Today for OS 4.2 and 4.5

• Download  Bubbles Custom Today OTA:
  • Curve 83XX on OS 4.22
  • Curve 83XX on OS 4.5
    
• Info: Bubbles Custom Today theme page

Propaganda for OS 4.5

• Download OTA: Propaganda for the BlackBerry Curve 83XX on OS 4.5
• Info: Propaganda theme page

Custom L Dragon for OS 4.2, 4.3 and 4.5

• Download Custom L Dragon OTA:
  • Curve 83XX on OS 4.2
  • Curve 83XX on OS 4.3
  • Curve 83XX on OS 4.5
• Info: Custom L Dragon theme page