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.

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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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Nobex let me know that their free Nobex Radio Companion BlackBerry application has gone global!

Nobex has  added over 1000 playable stations across the globe making the total amount 2000 radio stations with a playlist of over 2700 radio stations, in addition to adding  17 countries including Italy, France, Spain, Brazil,  Mexico and Argentina. All local content is free depending on where you live, but international content is premium.

You can now also request your favorite stations and see if their streams work at nobexrc.com/StationWiki.aspx.

To download it visit nobexrc.com from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the same link from your desktop computer for more info. You can find the premium version and information in the store.

* UPDATE Mark Freeze let me now that Pandora is no longer available outside the US. *

The free streaming radio application known as Pandora has been updated to version 1.1 for BlackBerry with some nice new features and bug fixes.

New Features

• Significantly better audio quality over mobile network – now using stereo AAC+ (HE-AAC) for both Wi-Fi and mobile connections
• Listener preference option to select “High” quality stream over mobile network or “Normal” for slower connections. Both are stereo.
• Create Station screen now has auto-complete functionality as you type
• Added user preference option to enable or disable station auto-start
• Moved “Log Out” from main menu into Options screen, it now shows the currently logged-in username
• Visual overlay when changing volume; easier to see actual volume level
• Application will check for correct application permissions on startup, and offer to set them to appropriate values if required
• You can now get to the “Options” screen from the menus of both the Station List screen and the
  Now Playing screen
• Reduced download size of app by about 30-40%

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed stream resume problem on some Storm devices after being interrupted by a system alert (phone call, SMS, email, etc)
• Fixed bug where Wi-Fi capable devices without a SIM card or data plan were not able to use Pandora over Wi-Fi
• Fixed reports of “low volume” settings not being low enough – the lower volume settings now go as quiet as possible before being muted
• Fixed bug where album art may not have been displayed for some tracks
• Mute button should now properly sleep the device when holding it down

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 now the Tour 9630!

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

Shazam is now available for the BlackBerry Storm series.

• Free version features:
  • Identify music anywhere:
    from the radio, TV, film, or in a store by simply holding your BlackBerry smartphone towards the music and selecting ‘Tag Now’.
  • Buy music immediately when you hear it:
    your tags link directly to Amazon, and other merchants as available, to give you instant access to the music you love and related music merchandise.
  • Share the experience:
    send your tags to friends who share your musical taste via SMS, email or BlackBerry® PIN messaging.
• Additional Premium Version ($4.99) Features:
  • Learn more about the music:
    read track and album reviews, artist biographies and (starting in North America initially) view song lyrics, plus find other music available from the same artist.
  • Options to find similar music:
    discover other music similar to the track you like, to enhance your music collection and knowledge.
  • Find out what’s hot and popular:
    access to Shazam music charts generated by millions of other users in your country.
  • Music search capabilities:
    enabling you to easily find music by artist, album or track from a database with over 8 million songs.

Shazam also has direct downloads for their application, instead of being available only through the BlackBerry App World. You can download it now OTA by visiting is.gd/IWHh from your BlackBerry Browser, or go to Shazam.com for more info.

Read the full press release after the jump.

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Nobex let me know that they have added over 250 NPR stations from across the US to their free Nobex Radio Companion BlackBerry application. You can listen to your favorite commercial-free stations in almost all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

With Nobex Radio Companion on your BlackBerry you can:

• Listen to over 1000 radio stations around the world and see the playlist of over 2700 radio stations.
• Get Songs or Ringtones with a single click, right from your mobile device. Or, receive an email with links to buy the song on your PC, so you can always keep your music collection fresh!
• See Lyrics of any song. Ever heard a song on the radio and wished you knew what the words were? Now you can see the lyrics of the song that is playing or was recently played. The lyrics can even scroll in sync with the song!
• Read Song and Artist Info about the artist who sings your favorite song. Using the “Lyrics and More” screen, you can now see Artist and Song info too.
• Hear Song Snippets if you’re not sure if the song you just missed is the one you have been wanting to download.

For more info or to download visit www.nobexrc.com from your BlackBerry Browser or from your desktop computer.