Here’s a great looking theme by CB member VinceThePrice called ONYXia v1.4, available for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Tour 9630, Bold 9000 and 9700.

Features:

• simple, yet professional-looking design
• 12 main icons + 6 side icons for folders / option-related apps (look at the screenshot example to get an idea)
• theme studio 5.0 transitions
• hidden today
• dedicated weather icon (place weather app in the first column of row four in the app screen aka. 19th slot)
• launch QuickLaunch with the space key, and launch SMS And MMS with the dollar sign key
• homescreen is wallpaper-friendly

While these theme may not be fully skinned it definitely offers some great features and will give your compatible BlackBerry a good look. Download ONYXia v1.4:

• Bold 9700/Tour 9630/Curve 8900:
  • OS 5.0 OTA: Click here
  • OS 4.7 OTA: Click here
    
• Bold 9000:
  • OS 5.0 OTA: Click here
  • OS 4.6 OTA: Click here
• Info: ONYXia v1.4 Theme Page
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

UPDATE Verizon and RIM have pulled OS 4.7.1.53 after releasing it for only a few hours. Apparently this OS was bad and really messed up some Tours. If you attempted to upgrade to this OS let me know if you were successful in the comments. *

BlackBerry OS 4.7.1.53 for the Tour 9630 was just leaked a few days ago but it looks like Verizon has decided to make it official and is pushing it out through BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Here is a changelog put together by BGR:

• Improved MMS notifications
• Improved Visual Voice Mail app
• Improved sound quality for Bluetooth headsets and voice calls
• Fixed geo-tagging error in the camera application
• Fixed an error with DRM music skipping
• Improved video player
• Added BlackBerry Messenger update notifications — check for new BBM updates automatically or manually.
• Fixed an issue with device restarting after activating morning alarm
• Fixed an issue with memory cleaning and sluggishness
• The first character is no longer duplicated when dialing from the
  home screen.
• Your smartphone may not have detected headset removal, causing it to remain connected to a disabled headset.
• When prompted to add an email account in the Setup Wizard, your smartphone may have jumped to “Bluetooth® Setup,” leaving you unable to navigate back to email setup.
• If you tried to save changes to a contact that only contained a company name, you may have received the error message “Contact updated externally. Changes will be lost and the view closed.”

This update is only available through BlackBerry Desktop Manager and not through Verizon’s BlackBerry Downloads site (at least right now). To get this update load BlackBerry Desktop Manager and plug in your Tour 9630. Everything should be automatic from there.

Even though this is an official update you should always backup beforehand in case something goes wrong. Let me know how you like the update in the comments!

EThemes is back with a new theme called HTC Hero for the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold and Tour available for FREE!

Hero to the left, Hero to the right everywhere you go there is a Hero around you. EThemes take on Hero UI. 5 user define icons, Calendar, Messages and SmsMms Preview Screens, Weather Slot Icon, QuickLaunch Icon, Media Icon and Network Icon, set it up right you would never have to leave the homescreen at all!!!!!

Weather App must be the first App on your App Screen

Apps 2-6 are the 5 user define icons on the dock

Calendar, Messages and Sms/Mms cannot be your 5 user define icons since they have there own screen. It would look odd since the today part will be covering the middle icons on the dock You wont be able to select the today part only preview the 4 entries

HTC Hero for the Curve 8900

• Download
  • Calendar, Messages, Sms/Mms Version: OTA
  • Calendar, Messages(Combine) Version: OTA
• Info/Feedback: HTC Hero Theme Page (8900)

HTC Hero for the Bold 9000

• Download
  • Calendar, Messages, Sms/Mms Version: OTA (set inbox to separate)
  • Calendar, Messages(Combine) Version: OTA (set inbox to combined)
• Info/Feedback: HTC Hero Theme Page (9000)

HTC Hero for the Tour 9630

• Download
  • Calendar, Messages, Sms/Mms Version: OTA
  • Calendar, Messages(Combine) Version: OTA
• Info/Feedback: HTC Hero Theme Page (9630)

Today is day 3 of BlackBerry Tour Week! The Deal-of-the-Day today is for BerryBuzz, an application that allows you to customize your BlackBerry’s LED color and create repeating audible reminders for many alert types.

Main features:

• Customizable LED color and set an individual repeating alert for
  • E-Mails (individual for each account or one for all)
  • PIN Messages
  • BlackBerry Messenger
  • Facebook
  • SMS/MMS
  • Calendar
  • Tasks
  • Missed phone calls
• Customizable LED color for
  • Incoming Call
  • Coverage Indicator
• When multiple alerts are active at the same time, every color will flash in a repeating pattern.
• Customizable rapid flashing LED for incoming phone calls
• Customizable vibrate for incoming calls. Vibrates while ringing.
• Customizable coverage indicator will flash when radio/data is/is not available
• Optional slow down or stop of LED flashing after specified time to save battery life
• Create your own customized LED colors
• Define a schedule with hours of day and days of week when all LED flashing and reminders will automatically be muted
• Optimized for minimum battery and memory usage

BerryBuzz is compatible with any BlackBerry running OS 4.2 and higher. Until 12AM CST tonight you can get it for 50% off at $2.97, normally priced at $5.95. A free trial is available for anyone that wants to try it before they buy it.

You can also find these great deals in the BBRocks! Mobile AppStore!

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Bellshare GmbH had started the private Beta of BerryBuzz v2.0 for BlackBerry. Version 2.0 has since then been released with some great new features!

New in Version 2.0:

• Added support for BlackBerry Messenger (yep, we did it)
• Added support for Facebook
• Added support for MMS
• Added support for Tasks
• Added coverage indicator that can be triggered when Radio/Data is available or when Radio/Data is not available
• Added support for custom LED colors
• Added new color ‘Disco’, will flash all colors in sequence
• Added LED color preview indicators to every item
• If multiple notifications with same LED color are active, the LED will only flash once for that color
• Mail notifications are now cleared only after messaging app has been opened
• Added new option to stop LED flashing after specified time
• Added new option to stop reminders after specified time
• Added option to set LED flashes interval
• Added option to set slow LED flashes interval
• Added option to set slow LED flashes interval for new coverage indicator
• Added scheduling option to mute LED and reminders during specified times of the week

BerryBuzz will work on any BlackBerry running OS 4.2.1 and higher and goes for $5.95 in the store with a free trial available. Let me know how you like this application in the comments!

Tafasa has created a free “Lite” version of their premium PatternLock application for the BlackBerry Storm.

The Lite version only has the following basic features:

• Autolock on startup and when device is inactive
• Pick your own pattern over a grid of 9 dots (you may reuse dots in your pattern)
• Simple design that seamlessly fits in with the BlackBerry Storm interface
• A fun and easy way to secure your device

The premium version has the above features plus the following:

• Pick your own wallpaper image for portrait and for landscape
• Assign to the hardware lock key
• Password protect your options
• Individual application lock
• Location based locking (do not lock when in certain locations by using GPS)
• Full featured call screen lock with many display styles and ability to exclude numbers from engaging the lock
• Ability to disable autolocking when certain applications are running
• Tons of options to customize the way PatternLock looks
• Fix orientation of the lock screen in portrait mode
• Backup/Restore options
• Emergency call button on the lock screen with a custom phone number
• Lock out device after a certain number of failed tries
• Keep track of how many times your device has been locked out
• Show owner information on the lock screen
• Sounds/Vibration
• SMS,MMS and Email notifications on the lock screen
• Many more…

You can find both the free PatternLock Lite and the premium version available for $2.99 in the store, or right on your BlackBerry from the Mobile App Store.

BradBlick has released Stormbook, a BlackBerry theme that turns your Storm into a mobile Facebook look alike!

Features:

• Side dock is activated via a Tap on the Notification symbol.
• It is hidden away by clicking that same symbol.
• Hidden Today items appear when today items are focused on
• 5 icons up top – Facebook!, BBM, Browser, Messages, and SMS\MMS
• Wallpaper fades right in!
• Quicklaunch skins great
• Launches App screen from anywhere
• Launches Facebook from top right
• Launches MeterBerry or StormStat from the battery,
• Launches Calendar from the date,
• Launches Clock from the clock,
• Launches Manage Connections from the signal meter!
• A great looking theme you’ll truly enjoy!
• Note – Weather Icon is first icon slot

This theme is available for $4.99 until May 29, after that it goes up to $5.99.

• Purchase/Info: Stormbook (Weather Version)
• More themes by: BradBlick
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Last night I noticed that there was a free version of Vayyoo’s vPost application in the BlackBerry App World.

The free vPost is at version 2.0.0.79 while the premium vPost is at version 2.1.0.85.

Here is a breakdown of the features between each version:

vPost v2.0.0.79 (FREE)

• Support for Storm
• Greatly enhanced media preview
• Volume control on media playback
• Indicator for number of attachments
• New theme
• Improved memory management
• Attachment total size limited to 1M

vPost v2.1.0.85 (Premium Edition)

• Open vPost directly from an email to Reply or Reply All
• Open vPost directly from a calendar appointment to Reply to all Meeting attendes
• Comma separated addresses allowed in Favourite Widget settings
• Two Favourite Widgets
• Attachment size default 1.5M, configurable till email limit is hit
• Configurable signature
• Configurable background Image
• Downgrades to free version (2.0.0.79+) features after trial expires

I think it’s great that Vayyoo decided to make a free version available. You can download the free version of vPost through the BlackBerry App World, or get the premium edition by clicking here. vPost is compatible with virtually all BlackBerry devices on OS 4.5 and higher.

Let me know what you think!

The first time I mentioned LiveTracker Beta for BlackBerry it was only at Beta 1 v0.1.5. Skylab Mobilesystems let me know that it has been updated to v0.2.0 with bug fixes, some interface tweaks and Twitter integration!

Updates since Beta 1:

• Current Version: 0.2.0 Beta 3
• Minor bug fixes.
• No functional changes.
• Twitter™ sharing added.
• Twitter™ account added to Options screen.
• Some user interface polishes.
• Minor bug fixes.

In case you forgot what LiveTracker is, here are some features:

• Free: No registration, no hidden fees for personal use.
• Background Tracking: GPS location data is sent in background 24/7.
• Easy Sharing: Send tracking links via EMail, PIN, SMS, MMS.
• Live Web Tracking: View location on the web on maps.
• Live Desktop Tracking: 3D world tracking.

The following BlackBerry devices are supported:

• 8110, 8130, 8310, 8330, 8350i, 8800, 8820, 8830, 8900, 9000 with activated internal GPS.
• 8100, 8120, 8220, 8300, 8320 with external Bluetooth GPS receiver.

You can get the latest version of LiveTracker Beta at the LiveTracker Homepage.

ECruz has done it again with yet another amazing and free theme for the BlackBerry Storm called HTC.

The HTC theme comes with fixed Browser, Messages, Contacts, Sms/Mms, Media icons and some really great graphics.

ECruz’s free Android themes for the BlackBerry Storm and Curve 8900 were a big hit, so I’m sure everyone will like this one too.

• Download OTA: HTC for the Storm 9500 series
• Info: HTC for the Storm theme page
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Note: Battery pull required Highlight all bottom dock icons to fix off set animation and hide icons one time issue

This theme will soon be available for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 series so be sure to check back regularly for it and other great themes!

Don’t forget, with the BlackBerry Rocks! Mini Directory you can now find either themes/wallpapers or apps/games for your specific BlackBerry series.