Yes, I know this was already released by CSL Limited, but some BlackBerry users may not like using released versions unless it’s from their own carrier. Here you go Rogers subscribers .

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.477 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.477
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.0.282
• Software Platform: 4.0.0.235
• File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel477_PL4.0.0.235_A4.6.0.282_Rogers_Wireless_Inc.exe
• File size: 96.78MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.6.0.282 for the Bold 9000 from Rogers
• How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

via CrackBerry

OS 4.6.1.250 was already released by TIM Italy, but I figured I’d post this for any Rogers users that only like to use their own network’s releases.

You don’t need to be on Rogers or TIM Italy to install this OS on your Curve 8900. Just follow the instructions in the “How To” link below.

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.378 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.378
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.250
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.113
• File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel378_PL4.2.0.113_A4.6.1.250_Rogers_Wireless_Inc.exe
• File size: 123.35MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.6.1.250 for the Curve 8900 from Rogers
• How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

REMEMBER: Install at your own risk. Always make backups before making major changes/upgrades/downgrades to your BlackBerry.

Evernote let me know that their free BlackBerry application is now available for the Curve 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, and 8350i. Evernote was originally only available for the Curve 8900, Bold and Storm.

Features

• Create and edit new notes on the fly
• Snap a photo right into your account
• Record a quick voice memo
• Attach files to notes
• Search and find all of your notes

Evernote is compatible with all models of the BlackBerry Curve, Bold and Storm on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Alltel, British Telecom, Vodafone UK and Rogers.

You can download it now from the BlackBerry App World or visit the Evernote for BlackBerry page for more info and direct OTA or ZIP download links.

• How To:
  • Install applications and themes via OTA with or without using data
  • Install Applications and Themes via Desktop Manager

It looks like mobile carriers aren’t pleased with Skype for the iPhone and the upcoming version for BlackBerry, which would allow free skype-to-skype calls.

By David Flynn:

iPhone users are taking up arms against some of the world’s largest telcos in an effort to use Skype over the 3G airwaves. With the support of Apple, mobile carriers in the US, Canada and Germany have blocked Skype from their networks so that the popular VoIP service can be run only over a local Wi-Fi connection.

Since its release last Tuesday, Skype has become the most popular download at Apple’s iPhone software store. But AT&T in the US, Canada’s Rogers and T-Mobile in Germany are all on the front line to defend what they see as their right to determine how their networks are used.

Read more @ apcmag.com

I realize the article concentrates on the Apple iPhone, but since it’s about “mobile carriers,” that means they aren’t happy with Skype altogether. This would most likely affect BlackBerry users just the same once Skype gets released for BlackBerrys.

I know plenty of people have been waiting for a Skype client for BlackBerry. Revolt anyone?

Remember: Without customers a network is nothing!

CellUnlock.net was so impressed with the unlock code giveaway turnout that they have decided to offer BlackBerry Rocks! readers 50% off unlock codes for A WHOLE YEAR!!!

This offer is available for BlackBerry owners on the following networks:

• AT&T/Cingular USA
• T-Mobile USA
• Rogers Canada

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get an unlock code to use your BlackBerry on a different service provider…here it is!

Pricing information (conversions are approximate):

• AT&T/Cingular USA | Sale price $14.99 CAD/$11.57 USD | $7.49 CAD/$5.78 USD for BlackBerry Rocks! readers
• T-Mobile USA | Sale price $24.99 CAD/$19.30 USD | $12.49 CAD/$9.64 USD for BlackBerry Rocks! readers
• Rogers Canada | Sale price $19.99 CAD/$15.44 USD | $10 CAD/$5 USD for BlackBerry Rocks! readers

Go get your BlackBerry unlocked!

• Check it out: 50% unlock codes from CellUnlock.net

CellUnlock.net is so pleased with the turnout of this giveaway that they have decided to extend it for an additional two hours!

So instead of this giveaway ending at 3PM it will end at 5PM EST today, March 3.

If you or anyone you know missed the initial giveaway post, now’s your chance to get your free unlock code from CellUnlock.net!

From the original giveaway post:

CellUnlock.net contacted me to offer BlackBerry Rocks! readers 1 free BlackBerry unlock code for one day only!

This offer is available for BlackBerry owners on the following networks:

• AT&T/Cingular USA
• T-Mobile USA
• Rogers Canada

So, for example, if you have a BlackBerry Bold 9000 on AT&T but want to use it on T-Mobile…now you can! Of course you would have to sign up for T-Mobile’s service but you get the point.

• Check it out: Get your free unlock code from CellUnlock.net

CellUnlock.net contacted me to offer BlackBerry Rocks! readers 1 free BlackBerry unlock code for one day only!

This offer is available for BlackBerry owners on the following networks:

• AT&T/Cingular USA
• T-Mobile USA
• Rogers Canada

So, for example, if you have a BlackBerry Bold 9000 on AT&T but want to use it on T-Mobile…now you can! Of course you would have to sign up for T-Mobile’s service but you get the point.

This offer and the CellUnlock.net page for BlackBerry Rocks! readers will expire tomorrow, March 3, 2009 at 3PM!

• Check it out: Get your free unlock code from CellUnlock.net

Unlock Your BlackBerry Storm let me know about their new BlackBerry unlocking service. You can remote unlock the Storm 9530 to be used on the GSM and EDGE network!

Unlock Your BlackBerry Storm has also provided me with a coupon code just for BlackBerry Rocks! readers to get 10% off the sale price, which is $39.99. The coupon code is BBROCKS.

Here are other services they offer for BlackBerry remote unlocking:

• Remote unlock any AT&T BlackBerry $16
• Remote unlock any BlackBerry $49
• Remote unlock Rogers BlackBerry $16
• Remote unlock T-Mobile BlackBerry $16
• Remote unlock Vodofone UK BlackBerry $45

Info for unlocking your:

• Storm 9530
  
• Other BlackBerry

The coupon code BBROCKS works for their other unlocking services too, just in case .

*UPDATE* Here are some photos of Pongr in action on my BlackBerry Curve 8900. I noticed that using the Barcode search results in more desirable prices, probably because it is more precise. Let me know if you try it out!

Just found out about a cool new BlackBerry application called Pongr. This application basically helps you find the best price available for a certain product, like books, movies, music, and video games, etc. This application is currently in public beta and is FREE!

The way it works is you take a photo of the product, email it to ping@pongr.com or send a text to SHOPP (74677), then Pongr will send back a list of the best prices and websites where you can purchase your item right to your BlackBerry. Nice!

• Download: http://blackberry.pongr.com/
• Info: http://pongr.com/

Read the press release after the jump.

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Troy from BlackBerryNews just let me know about some posts he just put up showing some leaked slides from a Rogers/Fido presentation for their 2009 lineup.

So far it looks like they have the 3G Pearl Flip 8210 or 82XX, Pearl 8110, Curve 8900, and 3G Storm 9520 lined up for Q1 of 2009.

More pictures and info:

• Leaked Fido / Rogers Presentation Shows BlackBerry 8210, 8110 and 8900 Coming To Fido
• Leaked Rogers Lineup for 2009 Includes 3G Storm and The Pearl Flip With Secondary Video Calling Camera