My buddy @FabianMH has just opened up a public beta for the upcoming version of LaterDude Pro for BlackBerry!

LaterDude Pro v2.2.49 includes the following changes:

• English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Romanian and French Translation
• Application has an icon (found in the Downloads folder) for easier access to the Options
• Option if the Menu should be displayed in the whole system or only in the specific apps
• Select if you want to save the new event as Calendar, Task or be prompted
• Option to set as what you want to preselect the new entry (Call, Contact, Meet, SMS or eMail)
• Time and Date can be set from the pre-set buttons and also manually
• Free upgrade for previous users
• Many bugs fixed

As with all betas make sure you backup your data before installing. Install at your own risk and only if you’re comfortable with beta software.

Here’s how to join the beta:

• Purchase LaterDude Pro and remember the registration code. (If you already have it use your current registration code)
• Head to www.mobileutil.com/login and log in with username LDP and password munich.
• Download the beta v2.2.49 directly to your BlackBerry via OTA
• Once you have the app enter your registration code to unlock it
• Refer to the user manual at this link (PDF) for help with the app

Note: If you left a comment on the contest post you don’t need to purchase this app. You’ll find out why very soon .

If you decide you’d like to help with the development of LaterDude Pro and install the beta be sure to leave your findings (as detailed as possible) in the comments below so Fabian can know what needs fixing.

Are you a developer looking to get your application tested? Send an email to info@blackberryrocks.com with details!

The development of the WordPress for BlackBerry application is coming along nicely with regular updates and plenty of bug fixes. Today v0.9.0.140 was released with the following changes:

• Improving response time of the user interface (ticket #58 UI response time)
• Removingthe photo multimedia option in the app because photo settings are managed in the main BlackBerry camera app
• Fixing a bug with local drafts (ticket #57)
• Adding prompts to save post when clicking “Back” button (ticket #59)
• Fixing a bug involving categories (ticket #60)
• Fixing how private posts were not publishing correctly (ticket #61)

Along with this update the WordPress team is working with RIM to add BIS support! Right now there is no ETA for that feature.

To download the WordPress Beta app for BlackBerry go to blackberry.wordpress.org/install from your BlackBerry Browser or visit the WordPress for BlackBerry page for more info.

Don’t forget to leave your own questions and feedback at the WordPress for BlackBerry Forums.

The last time I mentioned the WordPress for BlackBerry application it was at v0.9.0.121. Since then it has gotten three updates and is now at v0.9.0.134, this one being a big upgrade including some important fixes.

Here is the changelog:

• XML-RPC discovery upgrade
• Fix for the category field not being focusable
• Added a paste option to the link assistant (thanks acedanger)
• Added menu item to check if there is a newer version of the app
• Big improvements on how the app handles images. App can now work with jpeg and png image, without format conversion.

Don’t forget to leave your own feedback at the recently launched WordPress for BlackBerry Forums.

To download the WordPress Beta app for BlackBerry go to blackberry.wordpress.org/install from your BlackBerry Browser or visit the WordPress for BlackBerry page for more info.

Yesterday I posted about WordPress releasing the official Beta of their BlackBerry application. Today WordPress has released version 0.9.0.121, an update meant to fix some bugs found in the initial release.

• Corrects a problem with some self-hosted WordPress sites with version < 2.7
• Fixes an issue with WordPress installs in subfolders
• A few spelling / copy issues
• Fixes a categories issue

In addition to this update, WordPress has launched the WordPress for BlackBerry Forums where you can report any issues you may be having or read up on issues reported by others.

To download the WordPress Beta app for BlackBerry go to blackberry.wordpress.org/install from your BlackBerry Browser or visit the WordPress for BlackBerry page for more info.