Back in September I told you about the Blurts Beta application which allows you to send alerts from your BlackBerry to your PC over a Bluetooth connection. MLH Software let me know that Blurts is out of beta and available as a free and premium version.

• Blurts Features:
  • Display Caller ID Alert
  • Display Email Alert
  • Bluetooth auto connect
• Upgrade to Blurts Pro for even more features:
  • Display Caller ID Alert
  • Display Email Alerts for all email accounts
  • Bluetooth auto connect
  • Display SMS/Text Alert
  • Send SMS/Text from your computer
  • Answer call from your computer
  • Ignore call from your computer
  • Activate Speaker phone from your computer
  • Control call volume from your computer
  • Place/Dial call from your computer
  • Disconnect call from your computer
  • Blurts will auto start on device reset
  • Options to control alerts

Blurts and Blurts Pro will work on any BlackBerry running OS 4.2.1 and higher with Bluetooth support. Blurts is available as a free download and Blurts Pro is available for $4.99 until November 15th, after that it goes up to $5.99. Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

Google Maps for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.2.1.

No official changelog from Google but you can bet that there are some bug fixes and other tweaks. I played around with this new version for a while but did not notice any differences so if you find any changes be sure to let me know in the comments.

For more info or to download Google Maps visit m.google.com/maps from your BlackBerry Browser.

Sergey Demyanov has released a new application for the BlackBerry Storm called Fancy Shake. This app takes advantage of the Storm’s accelerometer so that you can interact with incoming phone calls by simply shaking or flipping it.

Features:

• Answer incoming call by shaking your BlackBerry
• Reject incoming call by flipping your BlackBerry
• Reject all incoming calls while flipped
• Adjust shake sensivity
• 6 days trial!
• Free upgrades

Fancy Shake will work on the Storm and Storm2 and is available in the store for $1.99 until November 8th, after that it goes up to $2.99.

CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 100 free copies of Fancy Shake for your BlackBerry Storm or Storm2, leave a comment on this post using a valid email address before 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, November 11th. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. *

The guys over at BBOS found out that Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated with support for the recently released OS 5.0.

“Good news – we just put up the new Pandora 1.1.2 update for 5.0 operating systems including Storm 9530 on 5.0 and the new Storm 9550. Other non-5.0 devices will have to wait a few days before it will be available while we finish testing, however most of the changes in 1.1.2 are to support the 5.0 OS.”

As a reminder, Pandora Radio is a free personalized radio app that allows you to stream music right to your BlackBerry. For more info or to download Pandora visit pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser.

Let me know how the updated version works for you in the comments!

BGR and Beejive (makers of BeejiveIM) have teamed up in the latest release of TweetGenius, the first premium Twitter client for BlackBerry. Currently available for $7.99, TweetGenius v1.1.1 offers the following features:

• Send tweets
• Automatically fetch new tweets in the background
• Save tweets as favorites
• Delete tweets
• Send your GPS location
• Send photos to numerous online photo services
• Shorten URLs with bit.ly
• View trends
• Search in real time
• Mark messages as read when you’re done reading them
• Customize themes and fonts
• View photos
• View user profiles and timelines
• View users by both username and real name

While TweetGenius is definitely a great looking Twitter client and does offer some great features, will you dish out the $8 to use it? Let me know in the comments if you plan on buying it or already have.

For more info or to buy the new version of TweetGenius for BlackBerry visit tg2.beejive.com.

By the way…if you haven’t already followed me on Twitter you can do so at twitter.com/BlackBerryRocks. This is a great way to communicate with me if you need help, want to chat, get the latest news from BBRocks! or want to take advantage of the random giveaways I run just for my Tweeps .

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!

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.

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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There are still a few days left of special Deal Of The Day (DOTD) offers and since today is Friday and a DOTD, we have to make it an extra special one . For today’s DOTD you can get the popular TetherBerry software at 50% off. If you’ve been waiting for TetherBerry to drop in price now’s your chance to save big when purchasing it.

Features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use TetherBerry anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: TetherBerry uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.) All BlackBerries: TetherBerry is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: TetherBerry has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: TetherBerry works on both PCs and Mac

TetherBerry is originally $49.95 but until 12AM CST tonight you can get it for $24.97 at 50% off! The desktop software will work on PC and Macs and the BlackBerry application will work on devices running OS 4.5.0.83 and higher. A free trial is available if you’d like to test it first, but if you decide you want to get it make sure you do so before 12AM CST tonight!