Bolt Browser has been in beta for quite some time and the last time it was updated was back in June. Today Bitstream let me know that they are officially dropping the Bolt Browser beta tag with the release of version 1.5!

Here’s a reminder of what BOLT is all about:

BOLT is a fast mobile browser that offers an uncompromised browsing experience on even entry-level mobile phones. It is compatible with virtually any handset with Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0 support. In non-geekspeak, this means “it works on lots of phones, even basic ones.”

Rather than offering a simplified, mini version of the Internet, BOLT provides users with an efficient, feature-rich way to enjoy full PC-style Web pages and rich media applications on all levels of mobile devices.

New in BOLT v1.5:

• Server upgrades (make v1.5 15% faster than Beta3)
• Cache support that enables directly browsing back to a previously visited page
• Download manager that downloads files directly within BOLT on JSR 75 capable devices
• Dedicated search bar, enabling search on popular search engines directly from BOLT
• Enhanced column width control that auto-aligns the text to columns for ease of reading
• Enhanced video support that includes inline media playing capability even on low-end devices.
• Support for streaming videos of any length
• Volume UP/DOWN controls in the inline media player
• Ability to rearrange the subscribed feeds using the ‘grab’ feature
• Access to History links from the URL window with inline editing OFF
• One click access on Home Page that ensures the cursor jumps to the desired widget

For more info or to download Bolt Browser directly to your BlackBerry visit boltbrowser.com. If you already have Bolt Browser you will be prompted to update the next time you run it. Let me know how this new version works for you 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!

The TuneWiki social media player for BlackBerry has been updated to v1.0.0.69.

There is no changelog and posting to Twitter and Facebook doesn’t seem to be a feature yet, but here’s a recap on what TuneWiki is all about:

The TuneWiki player is the most advanced social media player available today, featuring karaoke-style lyrics, translation in 40+ languages, real-time top 50 charts of every country in the world and music maps which connect users who listen to the same music. This new version of the app features Blip technology for increased social connectivity, offering to post the user’s current song on their Twitter or Facebook profile.

You can now also directly download the free ad-supported version of TuneWiki for BlackBerry. The ad-free premium version is available for $4.95 in the BlackBerry App World.

• Download OTA:
  • TuneWiki for BlackBerry
  • TuneWiki for BlackBerry (Storm)
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

If you notice any changes be sure to let me know in the comments!

*UPDATE TuneWiki let me know that the free version is now available. That’s some fast work! Post updated below. *

The TuneWiki social media player for BlackBerry has been released.  Initially  released as a premium version that is ad-free for $4.95, TuneWiki will also have an ad-supported free version.

I’ve had the pleasure of testing TuneWiki out for a while and I have to say, this application will definitely be one of the popular media players.

The TuneWiki player is the most advanced social media player available today, featuring karaoke-style lyrics, translation in 40+ languages, real-time top 50 charts of every country in the world and music maps which connect users who listen to the same music. This new version of the app features Blip technology for increased social connectivity, offering to post the user’s current song on their Twitter or Facebook profile.

TuneWiki partnered on this release with leading BlackBerry app developer Nobex Technologies, creators of the Nobex Radio Companion. Together, these two innovators of mobile music will deliver another award-winning app with TuneWiki for BlackBerry.

TuneWiki is currently available as a download through the BlackBerry App World for $4.95. The free version should be available “in about 2-3 days,” according to their forum announcment is now available.