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® Tour (TM) 9630 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.7.1.110 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.7.1.110
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.7.1.57
• Software Platform: 4.1.0.70
• File name: 9630AMEA_PBr4.7.1_rel110_PL4.1.0.70_A4.7.1.57_Sprint_L.P.exe
• File size: 102.16MB

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

• Download: OS 4.7.1.57 for the Tour 9630 from Sprint
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments. See a changelog after the jump.

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. *

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Salomondrin kept his promise and made a video overview of the BlackBerry Atlas, yet another version of the Bold!

• Made for East Asia and China
• Keyboard like 8900’s keyboard, has a Trackpad
• Says Bold on the back but no leather battery door
• Size comparison with the Tour
• Uses Bold battery
• Not a 3G device, uses EDGE and GSM
• WiFi enabled
• OS 5.0.0.239 Platform 6.0.1.9
• Runs fast
• Comes pre-loaded with John Mayer video
• Sal’s getting a cat (haha)

That’s it for now but be sure to check back for the next video Sal puts together. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

A few days ago I mentioned that RIM is rumored to be working on an official BlackBerry Twitter client but at that time there weren’t too many details available as far as features or a launch date.

According to Salomondrin the BlackBerry Twitter client will be launching on November 16th of this year and it will be a VPL release through carriers. Sal says that this client will include “push” which will allow for automatic refreshes without having to manually refresh or set a refresh time. Here are some other features mentioned by the Polish BlackBerry site BBNews.pl:

• Notification of number of new tweets on the home screen with icon, like text messages
• Main app opens friends timeline
• Ability to view followers
• Follow/unfollow functions
• Create direct messages, replies and new tweets
• Keyword search and saved results
• Tweet photos directly from camera or memory card
• View photos from other tweets
• View trending topics
• Address book integration

Considering that RIM has total access to the BlackBerry interface like no other Twitter app, I’m really excited to see how deeply these features will be integrated. In addition to this Twitter client being available in the BB App World, word has it that it will eventually come pre-loaded on BlackBerry devices.

Now that you know some more details about this official BlackBerry Twitter client, will you stick to your current app or scrap it for this one? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

via IntoMobile

@salomondrin has created yet another video, this time doing a comparison between the BlackBerry Storm 2 (9520) and Storm 1 (9530) in addition to giving us his 5 reasons why you should get the Storm 2.

1. Storm 2 is to Storm 1 as Angelina Jolie is to Catherine Zeta Jones (TODAY)
2. Storm 2 has WiFi, Storm 1 does not
3. Storm 1 has 54 MB of application memory and 879.2 MB of total device memory; Storm 2 has 138.9 MB of application memory and 1.8 GB of total device memory
4. Texting, keyboard and screen is better on Storm 2
5. Storm 2 is faster
6. (Surprise!) Storm 2 has a better camera

Pretty awesome. Even the sound the Storm 2 makes while typing seems better.

Who’s planning on getting a Storm 2 once it’s available?

Are you a loyal TwitterBerry user? Well then, you’ll be happy to know that it has been updated to version 0.9.1.1.

As I mentioned yesterday, TwitterBerry was the second most used BlackBerry Twitter application, but as of today it is the third most used after ÜberTwitter and SocialScope.

Even though it isn’t as developed as ÜberTwitter or SocialScope, TwitterBerry seems to be holding its own in the race to be the best BlackBerry Twitter app (according to the stats anyway).

New features in 0.9.1.1:

• Added a new @replies popup. Now you do not need to leave the list screen to post a reply.

Bug Fixes in 0.9.1.1:

• Fixed an issue when notification icons may not disappear after viewing unread messages
• Removed Embedded Camera feature for devices that do not have OS 4.6+
• Fixed a Null Pointer Exception when the application permissions do not permit use of the camera

You can download it now OTA by clicking here from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the TwitterBerry product page for more info.

Feel free to let me know what you think about this update in the comments!

Videos4BlackBerry.net put together an overview video of OS 5.0.0.140 running on the BlackBerry Storm.

Here are their findings so far:

• Theme Bug Fixed
• Transitions work every time
• New Boot Up Screen
• Theme Options Screen
• Applications no longer in Advanced Options
• Video Camera Zoom
• The Applications screen in Advanced options now has icons.
• Has .151-style transitions.
• Cut, copy, Paste eyelet is bigger
• BBAlpha Sans Condensed font available
• Music Centre icon in Options
• Gears Setting under Browser Options
• Tabbed browsing
• OS is much faster
• The radio provides a much stronger signal (for some)
• New Media Player
• New version of BB Maps
• No lag at all when typing.

If you are running OS 5.0.0.140 and want to share some feedback not mentioned in the list above feel free to do so in the comments!

Morrison Stepp Jr (aka @Moestepp) put together a great overview video of OS 5.0.0.130 running on a BlackBerry Curve 8900.

What’s covered in this video:

• boot-up screen (1 min 45 sec in this video)
• about page (shows OS)
• applications screen
• send/share image
• image resizing
  • Original: 1024×768
  • Medium: 800×600
  • Small: 640×480
• invite attendee via calendar
• forward calendar of events
• folders
• camera
• browser (including Google Gears)
• explore and memory use under media application
  • shows detailed information about memory usage
• file explorer

Great video to watch if you’re interested in learning about some of the new features on OS 5.0.

At the Fortune Brainstorm event in Pasadena, CA, Jason Wilk of TinyComb was able to talk to a RIM executive about some upcoming things for BlackBerry.

Besides admitting that the BlackBerry App World had a rough start, the RIM executive (who remains anonymous) mentioned the possibility of a BlackBerry with a front facing camera, essentially allowing video conferencing and better self portraits (haha).

When asked what RIM would do if the iPhone ended up getting a front facing camera, the RIM executive replied:

“as I said before, we are fortunate to have our relationships with many different carriers, some of which can handle something like live video-conferencing”

The RIM executive also finished the conversation by adding:

“video conferencing is something that could completely change the mobile landscape and it is something we have been thinking about and working on for quite some time. You will start seeing something early next year”

What do you guys think, is a front facing camera something you would be interested in?

via TinyComb

Well this one kind of caught me by surprise. TwitterBerry has been updated to version 0.9.1 with some new features and fixes.

TwitterBerry 0.9.1 [July 14, 2009]

New features in 0.9.1:

• Added support for Zannel.com uploads. Select “Zannel” from the “Media Provider” choice on the Configure screen.
• Embedded Camera is now available for OS 4.2+ for smartphones with a camera. Try the “Take Photo” menu item from the main “What Are You Doing?” screen
• Added a “Help” menu for online help

Bug Fixes in Beta 7:

• Improved performance and memory use for uploading media

I’m not sure if it can go up against newer Twitter applications like SocialScope and UberTwitter, but I’m glad they’re attempting a comeback. It looks like they’ve also updated their supported BlackBerry list to include pretty much every device, including the Tour 9630!

Download it now OTA by clicking here or visit the TwitterBerry product page for more info. Let me know what you think about this update!

BGR has managed to get his hands on an internal document from Bell about the BlackBerry Tour 9630.

The internal document shows a confirmed launch date of July 17th for the Tour 9630 on Bell, retailing at $699.95. Keep in mind that this is the price of the Bell Tour without a contract. If you are willing to sign up for a new 3-year contract you’re looking at spending about $249.95, but according to BG this price could drop down to as low as $199.95 at the time of launch (maybe lower).

Check out the full internal document after the jump.

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