Back in September I told you about the Blurts Beta application which allows you to send alerts from your BlackBerry to your PC over a Bluetooth connection. MLH Software let me know that Blurts is out of beta and available as a free and premium version.

• Blurts Features:
  • Display Caller ID Alert
  • Display Email Alert
  • Bluetooth auto connect
• Upgrade to Blurts Pro for even more features:
  • Display Caller ID Alert
  • Display Email Alerts for all email accounts
  • Bluetooth auto connect
  • Display SMS/Text Alert
  • Send SMS/Text from your computer
  • Answer call from your computer
  • Ignore call from your computer
  • Activate Speaker phone from your computer
  • Control call volume from your computer
  • Place/Dial call from your computer
  • Disconnect call from your computer
  • Blurts will auto start on device reset
  • Options to control alerts

Blurts and Blurts Pro will work on any BlackBerry running OS 4.2.1 and higher with Bluetooth support. Blurts is available as a free download and Blurts Pro is available for $4.99 until November 15th, after that it goes up to $5.99. Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

Today’s deal of the day is for RDM+ Remote Desktop for Mobiles by SHAPE Services. RDM+ allows you to remotely access your desktop or laptop computer right from your BlackBerry allowing you to send and receive emails, surf web, edit documents in word processor, copy, cut, paste files or folders and much more.

Features:

• All connection types are supported: BES, BIS, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi and HTTP connection are supported.
• Blackberry joystick and keyboard navigation.
• New Feature for Storm! Enlarging Glass:Touch and enlarge any fragment of the Desktop.
• User interface is available in two languages: English and German.
• Quick commands.You can use quick commands for starting/stopping system services and processes, viewing the list of desktop windows, checking system performance, displaying system information and rebooting or shutting down your computer.
• One-time fee. All further updates are free.
• All data, screen images, mouse movement and keys are encrypted for security reasons.
• You can create a password when starting up application. Without this password no one can access your client address book.
• Executing any console commands (like ping, netstat, ipconfig) is available.
• History feature allows to find and re-send stored commands.
• Full-screen view and zooming. In full-screen mode you can see the remote screen on the entire screen of your device. Zoomed mode lets you see enlarged fragment of the desktop in more detail. In zoomed mode you can also scroll the desktop up/down, right/left.
• Switch between different modes using the predefined and your own hotkeys and create device-specific keys for mouse click and open desktop menu.
• Navigational mini-map of your desktop which appears in the right upper corner while you scroll. Wi-Fi detection on your device.

RDM+ is normally $39.95 but until 12AM CST tonight you can get it at 50% off for $19.97. This app is compatible with all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 or higher and comes with a 7-day free trial, but if you want to get it at 50% off make sure you do so before 12AM CST tonight!

There are still a few days left of special Deal Of The Day (DOTD) offers and since today is Friday and a DOTD, we have to make it an extra special one . For today’s DOTD you can get the popular TetherBerry software at 50% off. If you’ve been waiting for TetherBerry to drop in price now’s your chance to save big when purchasing it.

Features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use TetherBerry anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: TetherBerry uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.) All BlackBerries: TetherBerry is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: TetherBerry has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: TetherBerry works on both PCs and Mac

TetherBerry is originally $49.95 but until 12AM CST tonight you can get it for $24.97 at 50% off! The desktop software will work on PC and Macs and the BlackBerry application will work on devices running OS 4.5.0.83 and higher. A free trial is available if you’d like to test it first, but if you decide you want to get it make sure you do so before 12AM CST tonight!

The guys over at RIMGeeks have been hard at work improving their useful BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife (BBSAK) desktop application. Since their last release of v1.6 there has been a minor update with some fixes and a new version update to v1.7.0.

• New in v1.7.0
  • Auto Update Feature Now Included (upon load bbsak will check to verify you have the most current version install)
  • Compact view button now available in all expanded windows
  • Restore Apps completion popup now pops up at correct time
  • Some small speed tweaks also included with this version
• v1.6.3 Fixes
  • Some users experienced read system errors completely fixed with v1.6.3
  • Form can now be maximized (hope it helps with resolution issues)

BBSAK is a must have app for advanced BlackBerry users who want to get the most control over their device, or for the intermediate user who simply wipe their device or backup/restore their 3rd party applications.

For more info and to download BBSAK v1.7.0 visit the RIMGeeks project page.

Darren let me know that he has updated his BlackBerry Master Control Program (MCP) to version 0.9.2.0 Beta 10.

MCP is a must have application for moderate to advanced BlackBerry users that allows you upgrade or downgrade your OS, load/save/erase modules, take screenshots, perform Java Loader commands, reset to factory defaults and so much more! What makes MCP awesome besides for all its features is that it comes in a portable version that you can install on a portable memory device (like a USB drive), allowing you to plug it in for use on any compatible PC.

Here are some info and download links for each version:

• Standard / 3.27 MB (3,439,240 bytes)
  • Information:  http://mcpfx.com/download.php?view.4
  • Download:  http://mcpfx.com/request.php?4
• Portable / 3.29 MB (3,454,016 bytes)
  • Information:  http://mcpfx.com/download.php?view.5
  • Download:  http://mcpfx.com/request.php?5
• Stand Alone / 1.45 MB (1,530,848 bytes)
  • Information:  http://mcpfx.com/download.php?view.6
  • Download:  http://mcpfx.com/request.php?6

Make sure you have BlackBerry Desktop Manager v5.0 before using MCP. I’ve included a changelog of this update after the jump.

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The BlackBerry 101 interactive user guide is now available for the Storm 2 9550!

Upon visiting the interactive guide for the 9550 you will be asked “Are you a PC or a Mac user?” Once you select which you use you will then be able to navigate through the interactive guide with your computer’s mouse.

This interactive guide covers the following:

• The Basics
  Welcome, SIM Card and Battery, Setup Wizard, Device Tour, Navigation, Open a Menu, Change Value, Typing, Media Card, Power On and Off
• Settings and Tools
  Applications, Email Setup Options, Email Setup, Wi-Fi, Connections, Ringtones
• Using Your Device
  Making Calls, Send An Email, Send SMS, Check Spelling, Add a Contact, Web Browsing, Schedule an Appointment, Play a Media File, Voice Dialing
• Advanced Services
  Camera, Maps, GPS, Bluetooth, Desktop Software, Media Manager, Accessories, More Information, Troubleshooting

Check out the interactive guide at demos.blackberry.com/9550/na/us/gen from your PC and let me know what you think in the comments!

Thanks Miguel!

MLH Software let me know about a new beta BlackBerry application and desktop software they are working on called Blurts.

If you are like us, you sit in front of a PC most of the day with a BlackBerry in your pocket. Every time it rings you have to dig it out just to see who is calling, and you think to yourself, wouldn’t it be nice if the caller ID just popped up on my computer screen so I could see who is calling before going through the trouble to dig it out of my pocket?

Well that is exactly what Blurts is designed to do. A desktop app and a BlackBerry app talk via Bluetooth to display caller ID info and more.

I’m being told that this software might be available in two versions: a free version that will allow you to view alerts and a pro version with more features that will allow you to interact with those alerts (and more).

Here is a list of devices this software is available for (OS 4.2 and higher):

• BlackBerry Tour 9630
• BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone
• BlackBerry Storm smartphone
• BlackBerry Pearl Flip Series
• BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series
• BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone
• BlackBerry 8800 Series
• BlackBerry Pearl Series

In order to use the desktop software your PC must be Bluetooth enabled whether it’s internal or through a Bluetooth dongle/adapter. If you’re interested in becoming a beta tester send an email to beta@mlhsoftware.com and check out the product page for more info.

Are you a developer looking to get your application tested? Send an email to info@blackberryrocks.com with details!

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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The free and premium versions of the Wifi File Transfer application for BlackBerry have been updated to support all Wifi enabled devices on OS 4.5 and higher.

Wifi File Transfer for BlackBerry allows you to transfer files from a PC or Mac directly to your BlackBerry over your local Wifi network using your browser.

Features:

• View the BlackBerry file system from the browser and transfer any files to and from device internal memory (900Mb for Bold) or SD card. Turn your BlackBerry into a memory stick!
• Upload movies, pictures and music directly to your BlackBerry and view them with the BlackBerry device Media Player.
• View and play pictures, music, PDF files etc. stored on your BlackBerry straight from the browser.
• Browse, rename, delete, and create new folders on the BlackBerry from either the browser or the device application itself.

Some features in the free “Lite” version of Wifi File Transfer are disabled (such as uploading to your BlackBerry) and are only available in the full version, which goes for $9.99 in the store with a free trial available.

Let me know what you think if you try this out!

Skyfire has finally released its first official version for Windows Mobile and Symbian devices. In their press release about version 1.0 they mention BlackBerry as their next platform launch!

Skyfire has plans to bring their browser to more smartphones and recently launched a Private Closed Alpha program for the BlackBerry platform. The company will announce plans for a Public BlackBerry Beta at a later date. This step will offer an approximate twenty-one million BlackBerry users the opportunity to finally be able to access the PC web on their phone.

A little info about Skyfire version 1.0:

Skyfire remains committed to providing everything the PC web has to offer in a mobile experience with blazing fast speeds. For the first time, consumers can use their phones to watch any web video and live events, stay connected with friends, share web pages instantly, and use the full-featured PC versions of their favorite websites. Skyfire is the only mobile browser to support popular web standards and plug-ins such as Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax, Javascript and more, so the rich media on websites work on phones just like the PC. Known for its speed, Skyfire launches quickly and loads web pages quicker than other mobile browsers.

Visit Skyfire.com for more info or check out a list of features in version 1.0 after the jump. Although the features are for the Windows Mobile and Symbian version that was just released, you can probably bet we’ll be seeing similar features (if not better) in the BlackBerry client.

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