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.

A few weeks ago I posted about Tafasa having a $0.99 sale on their BlackBerry apps. It looks like that sale has been extended until May 31!

Two popular apps by Tafasa are PatternLock and Doodle for the BlackBerry Storm. PatternLock allows you to lock your Storm in a fun new way and Doodle let’s you finger paint!

All of Tafasa’s apps are for the BlackBerry Storm only. Go check them out!

Just found out that Tafasa is having a $0.99 sale on all their applications and games for the BlackBerry Storm through May 12!

Check them out:

• PatternLock
• Connect Four
• CodeBreaker
• Bubble Burst
• Memory
• Doodle
• Parking Lot

They also have two free Storm games that look pretty cool called Flight Path and Lights Out.

Let me know how you like these games if you decide to get them!

A new app by Tafasa became available over the weekend for the BlackBerry Storm called PatternLock.

From the description:

PatternLock offers a new and fun way for you to lock your BlackBerry Storm. The lock screen shows 9 dots in a 3×3 grid. Before using PatternLock, you define what your lock pattern will be. The next time you see the lock screen, you trace your finger in the pattern you defined before and your device will unlock. Any other pattern and in any other order will not unlock the device. The application allows you to either use the default wallpaper or to pick a different background image stored on your device. You can even set it to autolock the device whenever you turn it on. You can also set it to autolock when the device is inactive for a time period of your choosing.

Please note that this will not replace the BlackBerry lock functionality when pressing the lock button. It is recommended you assign this application to a convenience key for easy access, or you can rely on the autolocking system. An icon is also available so that you can easily lock from the homescreen.

If you intend to use the autolock feature, you should disable the built in BlackBerry automatic password lock as it will still lock your device (even if automatic PatternLock is enabled). If you require maximum security for your device, you should use the built in BlackBerry password lock.

Features:

• Autolock on startup and when device is inactive
• Choose your own unlock pattern
• Choose your own background image
• Simple design that seamlessly fits in with the BlackBerry Storm interface
• A fun and easy way to secure your device

Minimum Requirements:

• BlackBerry Storm (9500 or 9530)

Price: $0.99 until April 20, 2009 (normally $2.99)

Seems like a pretty solid security app. There doesn’t seem to be a free trial available for PatternLock, but for what it does I’m sure plenty of you wouldn’t mind spending the $0.99 for it.

Don’t forget, the special $0.99 price ends April 20, 2009. After that it will be $2.99!

• Purchase/Info: PatternLock
• More apps by: Tafasa
• How To: Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data

Let me know how this works for you!