Here are two great looking themes for the BlackBerry Storm called X1 and X1 zEdition, by CB members jaxjon and Zachriel respectively. The X1 themes are part of an open source project driven by various theme developers. Very cool.

X1 theme features:

• clean and easily readable home screen
• 10 icon scaling dock (use + or – to show/hide)
• 10 item hidden today (access by pressing calendar button)
• hidden buttons for profile, media, clock, mail, manage connections, apps screen, options, contacts, QuickLaunch (in addition to the calendar button)
• bouncing icons in dock
• fully skinned icons
• blue or white color background for messages, contacts, call log
• easily readable battery meter/custom fan signal meter
• all buttons on home screen light up on touch
• full dialpad
• custom focus/move icons
• enlarged text on menu selection
• good speed in transitions
• .151 compatible

X1 zEdition has a hidden dock accessible through the + button, bringing 8 other icons in, while the – button hides all the icons.

• Download OTA:
  • X1 – White
  • X1 – White WB
  • X1 – White WB & MB
  • X1 – Blue
  • X1 – Blue WB
  • X1 – Blue WB & MB
  • X1 zEdition
• Info/feedback pages:
  • X1
  • X1 zEdition
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

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.

* UPDATE It looks like MobiHand made a mistake and put the wrong app into the DoD module today. Doh! Sorry everyone but QuickLaunch will be available for 50% off real soon. *

QuickLaunch v2.11 has been released for the BlackBerry Tour 9630! If you’ve been holding out on buying any applications for your new Tour, this is definitely one application you need to get.

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 this week for other devices):

• 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)

Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99. If you already have QuickLaunch on a different BlackBerry but want to transfer it to your Tour you will have send an email to customersupport@mobihand.com and let them know.

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

QuickLaunch has been updated to version 2.10 for all currently supported BlackBerry devices!

New features in v2.10:

• 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

I’ve had QuickLaunch since it’s early testing for the Curve 8900 and it’s definitely one of my most used applications.

Right now it’s only available for the Pearl 8100 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, Bold 9000 and Storm 9500 series, but NikkiSoft plans to make it available to the 8800 series and the Tour 9630!

QuickLaunch is available in the store for $4.99.

QuickLaunch has been updated to version 2.09 for the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series running OS 4.5!

Here are the features in version 2.0:

• 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

Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99.

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

This application makes accessing things on your BlackBerry super easy so trust me when I say it is well worth the $5 (or the upgrade fee) if you’re looking to get the most out of your BlackBerry’s convenience keys.

The BeejiveIM Beta for the BlackBerry Storm has been updated to version 1.9.5. Version 1.9.4 was mostly a bug fix release with no new features added and version 1.9.5 comes with the following additions:

• file transfers via link, you can now transfer files to buddies on all IM accounts.
• updated push when idle settings, you can now choose an email to use for push notifications.
• clock fixed
• option to use color blind status icons
• various other bug fixes & enhancements

This is not a production release and may have bugs and defects. Install at your own risk! You must fully uninstall and restart your Storm before installing the new Beta. If you’re not sure how to uninstall the previous version click here.

You can download the latest BeejiveIM Beta for your Storm OTA at beejive.com/stormbeta. Be sure to report any issues and bugs to Beejive in their support forums. For help on how to install applications via OTA click here.

QuickLaunch version 2.08 is now available for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series!

QuickLaunch is an application that I use every day because of its functionality and how it makes it easy to quickly launch things (haha). Here are the new features in version 2.0:

• 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

Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99.

If you haven’t purchased it yet, you can get it for $4.99 in the store or from the on-device Mobile App Store. The same applies for anyone who would like to upgrade from their previous version.

I highly recommend this application to everyone who owns a BlackBerry. Let me know what you think of it in the comments!

QuickLaunch has been updated to version 2.07 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000!

Just a few days ago I posted about the updated version for the Curve 8900 but didn’t have an updated feature list at the time. QuickLaunch’s description has been updated to show the new features in version 2.0:

• Backup / Restore Menu config, options and license key to .txt file – no more lost menu configurations
• Built-in Screen Capture function
• Device Reset
• Ability to create custom Submenus
• Display Current Temperature option
• Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary.com search
• Yahoo weather integration
• Easier setup with popup list of installed applications to choose from
• Add items alphabetically option
• Scrolling via Volume buttons
• 3 Font sizes to choose from
• Launches more apps than previous version
• Add QuickLaunch to System Menu option
• Improved performance
• Compatible with OS .141 and .148

QuickLaunch version 2.0 is currently available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold and Storm for $4.99. If you have an older version you should be able to get a free upgrade. Check out the product page for more details.

• Purchase/Info: QuickLaunch
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

You can also find QuickLaunch in the BlackBerry Rocks! Mobile App Store which you can download at blackberryrocks.com/appstore.

Elecite released a new premium theme for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold and Storm called Noble. Elecite has created some pretty amazing themes but this one is especially awesome!

Features:

• Noble was designed for maximum daily use.
• Simple and great color choice
• 3 icons at the top, media, clock and mail/messages
• Bottom has calendar and 2 (up & down) icons which will bring up/hide a nice transparent pop-up window with 9 customizable icons (8 for Bold and 8900).
• Looks great with any wallpaper

Elecite also let me know that they picked out some of the best 3D icons you’ll ever find on a theme and have spent the extra time to make them all look as crisp and sharp as possible. This theme is available for $6.99.

• Check it out: Noble BlackBerry Theme by Elecite

More screenshots after the jump.

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