The Facebook application for BlackBerry smartphones has been updated to version 1.7.0.22. There’s no changelog and I haven’t noticed anything new or different yet so if you find something let me know in the comments!

Go to blackberry.com/facebook from your BlackBerry Browser to download the updated version or check for the new version from within the Facebook application options.

UPDATED Added a link for the v1.0.1 release notes. *

@BRSDiddy let me know that BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac has been updated to version 1.0.1 Build 2.

This update “includes important bug fixes and enhancements to your data synchronization” and according to @BRSDiddy, syncing is significantly faster. I’ll update this post once official release notes become available, but for now, leave some comments if you notice any other changes.

If you don’t have BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac you can download it at blackberry.com/mac.

• BlackBerry Desktop Manager – Release Notes (PDF)
  

Slacker has updated their free streaming radio application to v2.0.39 for the BlackBerry Storm with the following changes:

• Improved battery life up to 2x (over previous versions) while streaming
  (Slacker has seen Storm devices playing up to 9 hours over 3G with this build)
• Improved usability enhancements to the interface, including a “Home”
  button to quickly access the station list
• Added ability to toggle the explicit content filter (on/off) from the main
  menu
• Addressed an issue where pausing a song for an extended period of time did
  not properly resume playback
• Addressed an issue where phone calls or message alerts would prevent
  playback from resuming properly for some listeners

Download Slacker directly to your BlackBerry by going to Slacker.com from your BlackBerry Browser or from your desktop computer for more info.

Are you a loyal TwitterBerry user? Well then, you’ll be happy to know that it has been updated to version 0.9.1.1.

As I mentioned yesterday, TwitterBerry was the second most used BlackBerry Twitter application, but as of today it is the third most used after ÜberTwitter and SocialScope.

Even though it isn’t as developed as ÜberTwitter or SocialScope, TwitterBerry seems to be holding its own in the race to be the best BlackBerry Twitter app (according to the stats anyway).

New features in 0.9.1.1:

• Added a new @replies popup. Now you do not need to leave the list screen to post a reply.

Bug Fixes in 0.9.1.1:

• Fixed an issue when notification icons may not disappear after viewing unread messages
• Removed Embedded Camera feature for devices that do not have OS 4.6+
• Fixed a Null Pointer Exception when the application permissions do not permit use of the camera

You can download it now OTA by clicking here from your BlackBerry Browser, or visit the TwitterBerry product page for more info.

Feel free to let me know what you think about this update in the comments!

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

Today’s Deal of the Day (part of the new DoD promotion) is 50% off the incredibly useful and popular QuickLaunch application for Blackberry!

Features in v2.0:

• Backup / Restore to .txt fil
• Built-in Screen Capture function
• Launch Media Explorer
• Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary dot com search
• Create Custom Submenus
• More apps and functions to Add
• Display Current Temperature
• Add Items Alphabetically
• Easier Setup with Installed Applications List
• Volume Button Scrolling
• 3 Font sizes – Small, medium and large
• System Menu Integration
• Improved Performance
• Option to display Time in 12 or 24 hour format
• Option to change Titlebar Color
• Option to display Date in titlebar
• Supports Shazam app
• Supports BBTran app
• Activation code displayed in QL Options
• QL App Switcher added – displays currently running apps in the QL Menu and allows you to switch to them like bb’s app switcher
• “Now Playing…” added

New in v2.11 (coming soon for other devices, currently only for the Tour):

• Stay Lit – This will allow you to keep the backlight on which is good for reading or when using maps etc. This feature is located in the ‘Add Applications’ section. (similar in function to BBLight and other apps like that)

Normally QuickLaunch is priced at $4.99, but for today only you can get it for $2.49. Considering the amount of features and convenience this application offers, $2.49 is a bargain!

Head on over to the BBRocks! Store to check it out or get it right from your BlackBerry in the BBRocks! Mobile App Store.

* UPDATE It looks like MobiHand made a mistake and put the wrong app into the DoD module today. Doh! Sorry everyone but QuickLaunch will be available for 50% off real soon. *

The development of the WordPress for BlackBerry application is coming along nicely with regular updates and plenty of bug fixes. Today v0.9.0.140 was released with the following changes:

• Improving response time of the user interface (ticket #58 UI response time)
• Removingthe photo multimedia option in the app because photo settings are managed in the main BlackBerry camera app
• Fixing a bug with local drafts (ticket #57)
• Adding prompts to save post when clicking “Back” button (ticket #59)
• Fixing a bug involving categories (ticket #60)
• Fixing how private posts were not publishing correctly (ticket #61)

Along with this update the WordPress team is working with RIM to add BIS support! Right now there is no ETA for that feature.

To download the WordPress Beta app for BlackBerry go to blackberry.wordpress.org/install from your BlackBerry Browser or visit the WordPress for BlackBerry page for more info.

Don’t forget to leave your own questions and feedback at the WordPress for BlackBerry Forums.

QuickLaunch v2.11 has been released for the BlackBerry Tour 9630! If you’ve been holding out on buying any applications for your new Tour, this is definitely one application you need to get.

Features in v2.0:

• Backup / Restore to .txt fil
• Built-in Screen Capture function
• Launch Media Explorer
• Integrated Google, Wikipedia and Dictionary dot com search
• Create Custom Submenus
• More apps and functions to Add
• Display Current Temperature
• Add Items Alphabetically
• Easier Setup with Installed Applications List
• Volume Button Scrolling
• 3 Font sizes – Small, medium and large
• System Menu Integration
• Improved Performance
• Option to display Time in 12 or 24 hour format
• Option to change Titlebar Color
• Option to display Date in titlebar
• Supports Shazam app
• Supports BBTran app
• Activation code displayed in QL Options
• QL App Switcher added – displays currently running apps in the QL Menu and allows you to switch to them like bb’s app switcher
• “Now Playing…” added

New in v2.11 (coming this week for other devices):

• Stay Lit – This will allow you to keep the backlight on which is good for reading or when using maps etc. This feature is located in the ‘Add Applications’ section. (similar in function to BBLight and other apps like that)

Users who purchased QuickLaunch after April 1st will be eligible for a free upgrade, those who purchased it before that date can upgrade for $1.99. If you already have QuickLaunch on a different BlackBerry but want to transfer it to your Tour you will have send an email to customersupport@mobihand.com and let them know.

QuickLaunch is available for $4.99 in the store and in the on-device Mobile App Store.

The last time I mentioned the WordPress for BlackBerry application it was at v0.9.0.121. Since then it has gotten three updates and is now at v0.9.0.134, this one being a big upgrade including some important fixes.

Here is the changelog:

• XML-RPC discovery upgrade
• Fix for the category field not being focusable
• Added a paste option to the link assistant (thanks acedanger)
• Added menu item to check if there is a newer version of the app
• Big improvements on how the app handles images. App can now work with jpeg and png image, without format conversion.

Don’t forget to leave your own feedback at the recently launched WordPress for BlackBerry Forums.

To download the WordPress Beta app for BlackBerry go to blackberry.wordpress.org/install from your BlackBerry Browser or visit the WordPress for BlackBerry page for more info.