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• 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. *

Dictionary.com has just released the first ever free dictionary and thesaurus application for BlackBerry available at their site and in the BlackBerry App World.

The Dictionary.com app provides users with more than 500,000 words, definitions and synonyms, audio pronunciations, spelling suggestions and their popular Word of the Day for both English and Spanish!

Features:

• Dictionary.com – Access the most comprehensive, up-to-date dictionary available online with more than 325,000 word definitions and spelling suggestions
• Thesaurus.com – Search the award-winning online version of Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus with more than 275,000 synonyms
• Phonetic & Audio Pronunciations – Hear pronunciations of words with a simple press of the audio button
• Dictionary.com Word of the Day in English and Spanish – Learn a new word every day with definitions and real examples from published writings through this popular Dictionary.com feature that is enjoyed by millions each day
• Recent History - View an editable list of recently searched words
• Social Networking Function - Email or SMS text any word and its definition to yourself or others right from the app
• Email Integration - Exclusive to this app on BlackBerry smartphones, users can instantly access a synonym or definition while reading or drafting an email

The Dictionary.com app is currently available for most models of the Pearl, Curve, 8800 Series, Bold and Tour with support for more devices coming soon. To download this app visit m.dictionary.com or click here for a direct OTA download from your BlackBerry Browser. Those with devices that aren’t supported yet can still use the mobile site while they wait for a compatible version.

More info in the press release after the jump.

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UPDATE This OS is also available for the BlackBerry 8700. *

These software versions contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned a few weeks ago. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8100/8120, Curve (TM) 8320, 8800 and 8820 smartphones
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
• 8100
  • File name: 8100M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
  • File size: 93.58MB
• 8120
  • File name: 8120M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
  • File size: 97.96MB
• 8320
  • File name: 8320M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_.exe
  • File size: 92.43MB
• 8800
  • File name: 8800M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
  • File size: 90.31MB
• 8820
  • File name: 8820M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
  • File size: 92.47MB
• 8700
  • File name: 8700M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
  • File size: 78.92MB

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 your BlackBerry 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. *

Poynt let me know that they have updated their free location-based BlackBerry application with the addition of restaurant search for customers in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom!

Poynt’s restaurant search feature rounds out the already robust business, movie and people search offering, while maintaining its ease of use and outstanding graphical user interface. The section features enhanced restaurant listings and enables users to easily find nearby restaurants, read reviews and book dining reservations. To enhance the user’s experience, icons are displayed when restaurant reviews or dining reservations are available for a restaurant listing.

Poynt is currently available for the BlackBerry Pearl, Pearl Flip, 8800 series, Curve series, Bold, Storm and Tour. To download it visit m.mypoynt.com from your BlackBerry Browser or go to MyPoynt.com for more info.

Full press release after the jump.

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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.

via CB Forums

NikkiSoft has released QuickLaunch for the BlackBerry 8800 series!

This app, in my opinion, is a must have app for anyone looking to get the most out of their convenience keys. Here are the features in v2.0:

• Backup / Restore to .txt file
• Built-in Screen Capture function
• Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary.com search
• Create Custom Submenus
• More apps and functions to Add
• Display Current Temperature
• Yahoo Weather
• Add Items Alphabetically
• Easier Setup with Installed Applications List
• Volume Button Scrolling
• 3 Font sizes
• System Menu Integration
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Improved Performance
• Stay Lit – Keep your backlight on without timing out
• Radio On / Off – toggle your radios on or off.

QuickLaunch is available for $4.99 in the store and in the on-device Mobile App Store.

The  Audible audio book application for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.4.2 with the following changes:

• All screens have been optimized for faster loading.
• No more waiting to get back to your audio. You are immediately taken to the player screen upon loading the application, if your last action within the app was listening to audio.
• Performance of user-interface elements has been improved. (scrolling through lists, audio playback buttons, etc.)
• My Library is now stored directly on your device for faster loading of your purchased titles.
• Support for the Curve 8900
• Audio playback bug while Audible for BlackBerry is minimized has been fixed
• Improved support for BlackBerry Enterprise Servers
• Landscape typing for the BlackBerry Storm now supported

Recap on Audible’s features:

• Includes a FREE download of Thomas Friedman’s best-seller Hot, Flat, and Crowded.
• Sample, purchase, stream, and download over 60,000 titles directly to your handset.
• Explore the Free channel, featuring premium content hand-picked by Audible editors.
• All purchases are processed through Audible’s secure servers.

Audible is available for the BlackBerry Pearl series, Curve series, 8800 series, Curve 8900, Bold,and Storm and can be downloaded OTA by visiting audible.com/bb from your BlackBerry Browser.

via GearDiary

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!