The guys over at BBOS found out that Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated with support for the recently released OS 5.0.

“Good news – we just put up the new Pandora 1.1.2 update for 5.0 operating systems including Storm 9530 on 5.0 and the new Storm 9550. Other non-5.0 devices will have to wait a few days before it will be available while we finish testing, however most of the changes in 1.1.2 are to support the 5.0 OS.”

As a reminder, Pandora Radio is a free personalized radio app that allows you to stream music right to your BlackBerry. For more info or to download Pandora visit pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser.

Let me know how the updated version works for you in the comments!

UPDATE This contest has been extended till tomorrow night, November 1st at 11:59PM. *

Another great accessory that allows you to listen to the music on your BlackBerry through another portal is the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway. As part of the BBRocks! birthday celebration, I am giving away two of these.

The BlackBerry Music Gateway is designed to enable wireless transmission of music or other audio files from your device to your home or portable stereo.

The BlackBerry Music Gateway uses Bluetooth technology to establish a wireless connection with your device. After you pair the BlackBerry Music Gateway with your device, you can now connect to the BlackBerry Music Gateway when the device is within range of your device (a typical range is approximately 10 meters).

The BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway is available in the store for $49.95. Please note that the required Mini USB charger is not included.

CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 2 BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateaways leave a comment on this post using a valid email address. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. This contest will end at 12AM EST on Sunday, November 1st. Comments left after this time will not be considered. *

UPDATE This contest has been extended till tomorrow night, November 1st at 11:59PM. *

I’ve been using a BlackBerry VM-605 Bluetooth Visor for a few months now and I am very happy with it. I use my Bluetooth Visor almost every day when I’m driving for both listening to music and talking on the phone. As part of the BBRocks! birthday celebration, I am giving away two of these.

The BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 is a hands free Bluetooth speakerphone from RIM. Enjoy your calls and your favorite music from your BlackBerry smartphone with the convenience and sound quality of your car’s FM stereo system. It’s easy to use. Just clip it to your car’s visor, turn it on, and you’re ready to start making and taking hands free calls on the go. And because it supports voice activated dialing, caller ID, and verbal notifications to let you know who’s calling, you can stay in touch while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

The BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone is available in the store for $84.95. The Visor comes with its own Micro USB car charger that you can also use to charge your BlackBerry (if compatible).

CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 2 BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphones leave a comment on this post using a valid email address. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. This contest will end at 12AM EST on Sunday, November 1st. Comments left after this time will not be considered. *

7digital has launched a mobile application that allows BlackBerry users to wirelessly browse, search, discover and purchase tracks from their catalogue of over seven million MP3 tracks.

“We’re excited to be bringing high-quality MP3 over-the-air downloads to the BlackBerry platform. This application demonstrates exactly why we developed our API, to allow third-party developers to integrate digital music download functionality into their product offerings,” said Ben Drury, CEO of 7digital. “The ability to buy tracks and albums on the move, or on impulse, is what the consumer wants.”

Features:

• High quality, DRM-free MP3 music store
• Latest charts, new music and weekly features
• Flexible downloads via wireless carrier or WiFi with auto-replace
• Integrated advanced media player
• Headset, speaker and Bluetooth audio streaming support

The 7digital app is available for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and 8900, Bold, Storm and Tour. You can download it by visiting 7digital.com/bb from your BlackBerry Browser or check it out in the BlackBerry App World. More info in the press release after the jump.

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Elecite let me know that they have just released an awesome new HTC Sense UI Hero theme for BlackBerry!

Features:

• 5-6 customizable icons
• Profiles/manage connections buttons
• Today page with hidden today items for phone log, messages and calendar icons
• Media page with quick access buttons to music, media and pictures, and finally
• Dedicated menu for quick access to your options, contacts and more

For the majority of the past few months I’ve been using Elecite’s Noble theme but I think I’ve found a replacement .

The Hero theme is available for $6.99 at Elecite.com and will work on the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold, Storm and Tour. I’ve included a video that shows the Hero theme in action after the jump.

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It’s been a few months since we first heard about the it but RIM has finally launched the free U2 Mobile Album for BlackBerry in the App World.

Features:

• Get inside the album with access to songs from No Line On The Horizon with images, lyrics, interviews and videos
• View the original, origami-style photo displays inspired by the music
• Access dynamic news feeds from U2.com and receive alerts when new content is available
• View exclusive images of the band in the recording studio and on the road
• Mark your place in the crowd with geocoding, chat and share images with other fans, and view postings from the band (coming soon!)
• Tap into the Who’s Listening section and see when and where other users are listening to the album (coming soon!)
• Track the tour as the band moves across the globe – see where they’re going and where they’ve been (coming soon!)

The U2 Mobile Album is available for all BlackBerry devices (OS 4.5 and higher) and all countries, except for China. For more info check it out in the BlackBerry App World.

As a U2 fan, does the U2 Mobile Album meet your expectations and satisfy your needs when it comes to keeping up with the band and other fans?

Pandora for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.1.1 with a few bug fixes:

• Fixed HTTP 502 issue (and other networking-related issues such as the “connection closed” problem on the 8350i)
• Fixed volume going to “full” after an audio system alert (phone, email, IM) on Storm
• For listeners who use the low end of the volume scale, the jump from 3 bars to 4 bars isn’t as jarring anymore

Pandora will work on the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series, Pearl Flip 8200 series, Curve 8300 and 8900 series, 8800 series, Bold 9000, Storm 9530 and the Tour 9630.

Download it now by visiting Pandora.com from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the Pandora for BlackBerry page for more info.

via CB Forums

Didiom is now available as a free download for a bunch of BlackBerry devices through the BlackBerry App World.

From the App World description:

With Didiom, you can use your BlackBerry® to access music, podcasts and audiobooks stored on your computer, through wireless streaming. Just download Didiom Desktop and Didiom Mobile, choose the folders where you store your audio files and playlists on Didiom Desktop, and make sure your PC and phone are connected to the Internet. You’ll be surprised how quickly your library shows up on your phone. Then, when you add new audio files to your computer, Didiom Desktop automatically scans them and makes them available for wireless streaming on your phone.

With over 2 million tracks, the Didiom MP3 Store lets you shop for music and audiobooks whenever you want, directly from your phone. You can name your own price and download to your BlackBerry, PC or both. The mobile download will be available to your BlackBerry, and the PC download will be available online. There are never any membership or service fees. You only pay for the music and audiobooks you download through our secure, credit card service.

Didiom is compatible with the BlackBerry Pearl series, Curve series (including 8900), 8800 series, Bold and the Tour. New users will receive 25 free, pre-selected songs from up-and-coming artists.

You can find it in the BlackBerry App World by searching for “Didiom”. Check out the press release for more info after the jump.

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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 BlackBerry Bluetooth Visor Mount Speakerphone (mouthful haha) is now available in the BBRocks! Accessory Store for $84.95 plus shipping!

I’ve been using the VM Speakerphone and I’ve got to say it is one of the best BlackBerry purchases I have made besides for the BlackBerry itself. No more CDs, no more browsing through radio stations. Since I’ve gotten it I’ve barely listened to the radio since I have 7 out of 16GB of music right on my BlackBerry. And that’s not all it does…

The BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 is a hands free Bluetooth speakerphone from RIM. Enjoy your calls and your favorite music from your BlackBerry smartphone with the convenience and sound quality of your car’s FM stereo system. It’s easy to use. Just clip it to your car’s visor, turn it on, and you’re ready to start making and taking hands free calls on the go. And because it supports voice activated dialing, caller ID, and verbal notifications to let you know who’s calling, you can stay in touch while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Features:

• Wireless transmission via Bluetooth connection
• Driver-friendly
• Simple operation
• Slim, ultra-light design
• Up to 13hrs talk time
• Noise reduction and echo cancellation technology
• Works with GPS Mapping Applications
• Compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices

One thing the store doesn’t mention is that it is rechargeable and comes with a car charger that will actually work with BlackBerry devices that have a Micro-USB plug, like the Curve 8900, Storm and Tour.

Also, if you think $84.95 is a bit much, consider that it is $99.99 if you get it directly from RIM .

The Visor Mount Speakerphone will work with any BlackBerry running OS 4.22 and higher (meaning pretty much every BlackBerry). Head on over to the store to grab yourself one while they’re available! If they’re as awesome as I believe they are I’m sure they’ll sell quickly.