I’m always on the lookout for useful BlackBerry apps. One thing I use constantly on my PC is the Windows Task Manager to view running applications and processes so I could know how they are affecting performance. Ajani InfoTech Private Limited has released a free and premium Windows-like Task Manager application for BlackBerry smartphones that offers similar features.

Task Manager features:

• Application: View the list of all running apps on your device.
• Performance: View a performance graph of Battery over time.
• System Info: View important parameters about your BlackBerry like Free RAM, Free Flash Memory, Battery Temperature etc.

Task Manager Process Viewer (premium version) has the above features plus:

• Processes: View all Hidden Apps and Running Processes in Background which cannot be detected otherwise.
• Detail View: Drill down into each app to reveal its size, download date-time etc.

Both Task Manager apps will work on BlackBerry devices running OS 4.2 and higher. Task Manager is available as a free download and Task Manager Process Viewer is available for $1.99 in the store. If you like knowing what’s going on with your BlackBerry I definitely recommend at least downloading the free version, or you can download the premium version to take advantage of the additional features.

Hedone Design let me know that they have just released a new premium BlackBerry theme that Windows Vista fans will definitely enjoy called VistaLike.

This is the real Win Vista Replica theme for BlackBerry. With sharp and clean graphics and additional buttons. Beside classical icons that you find on HomeScreen this theme provides a bit more. Signal and battery meters are buttons and the same goes for clock and date. That way you don’t have to leave HomeScreen to get to any of frequently used functions or programs.

Features and functions:

• Signal meter / Manage Connections button
• Battery meter / Options button
• 3 user Customizable Icons
• Today Section (Comes in five different options):
  • Zen
  • Today Preview
  • Today Plus
  • Today Calendar
  • Today Messages
• Clock – Date / Clock button
• 4 user Customizable Icons (bottom dock)
• AppScreen button

VistaLike is available for various BlackBerry models in different variations and comes with a free wallpaper expansion pack. Until November 6th you can get the VistaLike theme for $3.49 (50% off), after that it goes up to $6.99. For more info check out VistaLike in the store.

RIMGeeks has released a new version of their handy BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife (BBSAK) Windows desktop application.

New in BBSAK v1.6:

• Brand New Tabbed Layout for better organization
• Animated app expansion
• Multiple COD install now available through the “Install COD(s)” button
• Multiple COD removal now available through the “Remove COD(s)” button (Read system required to remove cods)
• Install JAD files (ALL CODs referenced in JAD file must be in the SAME FOLDER as JAD)
• JAD Maker now included! (Box is drag and drop for windows xp and vista users only)
• New BB Screenshot Preview! – Preview your screenshot before you save it!
• RESTORE APPS BUTTON IS BACK!!! (NOTE** will install all files under “BBSAK BACKUP” in the applications section of your blackberry removing this app will remove ALL apps in the backup!!!!! THE ALX IS STILL CREATED!!! feel free to install that via loader.exe or blackberry desktop manager)

This desktop app has helped me out a few times where I bricked my BlackBerry (not on purpose of course). Luckily I had made a backup of my 3rd party apps with BBSAK so it was easy to install all of them at once instead of one-by-one. Backing up 3rd party apps is not all BBSAK can do and RIMGeeks is continuously working to improve it with new features and fixes.

For more info and to download BBSAK v1.6 visit the RIMGeeks project page.

My buddy Marian (aka Temas BlackBerry) has released a new BlackBerry theme called BerryWin.

Features:

• 7 icons with big view
• 6 mini icons
• Hide window with 6 icons configurable

BerryWin will work on the BlackBerry Curve 8900, Bold and Tour and is available in the store for $5.

GIVEAWAY: The first 20 people to use the coupon code WINROCKS will get this theme for free! *

Made Simple Learning let me know that they have just launched their BlackBerry Tour 9600 Series Training Center.

If you have a brand new BlackBerry Tour and are looking for a way to maximize your experience with it, using the Made Simple Learning Training Centeris definitely a good way to go.

• Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
• Save hundreds of dollars using our International Travel checklist.
• Using the GPS Features of the Tour™ 9630
• Using the new “BlackBerry App World.”
• Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
• How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
• How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
• How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
• Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
• Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Tour™.
• How to turn your 9630  into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
• How to use your 9630 for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
• Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

The Complete Training Center is available for $29.99.  The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.99 and the EBook can also be purchased separately for $20.

In the store, Made Simple Learning offers Ebooks and training for various BlackBerry devices on sending email and typing basics, learning about your BlackBerry’s camera, tips for watching videos and much more.

Visit the Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Tour 9600 Series Training Center for more info, or check out the full press release after the jump.

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Made Simple Learning let me know that they have just launched their BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center!

If you have a Curve 8350i (or any BlackBerry for that matter) and have been looking for a way to learn all there is about it, Made Simple Learning is the way to go.

Here are some highlights of what the Made Simple Learning Training Center offers for the Curve 8350i:

• Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
• Using the Wi-Fi and GPS Features of the Curve ™ 8350i
• Using “Direct Connect” or “MIKE” walkie-talkie feature
• Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
• How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
• How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
• How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
• Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
• Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry 8350i.
• How to  turn your 8350i  into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
• How to use your 8350i for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
• Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

The Complete Training Center is available for $29.95.  The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.95 and the EBook can also be purchased separately for $14.95 until July 30th, after that it goes up to $20.99.

In the store, Made Simple Learning offers Ebooks and training for various BlackBerry devices on sending email and typing basics, learning about your BlackBerry’s camera, tips for watching videos and much more. Ebooks and training from Made Simple Learning will soon be available for the Tour 9630.

Visit the Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center for more info, or check out the full press release after the jump.

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Z Man Designs has decided to do another 50% off sale on his extremely popular iVista 2 BlackBerry theme!

iVista 2 continues to be one of the best selling BlackBerry themes because of its overall quality, and because it’s available for ALL BlackBerry devices OS 4.5 and higher. iVista 2 combines the best of the iPhone icons and the clean, professional build of Windows Vista.

Features:

• ALL — Easy to read fonts!
• ALL — A minimum of 5 customizable home screen icons
• ALL — A completely custom homescreen
• ALL — Visually stunning
• ALL — The HIGHEST quality theme sold on MobiHand!
• Bold / 8900 — versions feature NINE (9) customizeable home screen icons
• Storm — version features ELEVEN (11) customizeable home screen icons
• Storm / Bold / 8900 — versions feature “widgetesque” desktop
• Storm / Bold / 8900 — versions have a Today area

There are multiple screenshots available so you can get a preview of what iVista 2 would look like on your specific BlackBerry model.

Grab yourself a copy for only $3 in the store until June 30th, after that it will go up to $6.

Hedone Hawker let me know that he has updated his OSXLike and Se7en themes for the BlackBerry Storm to version 2.01.01.

Hedone does an amazing job with all of his themes, his most recent being BussFast. Anyone who has an older version of either OSXLike or Se7en can get a FREE update. If you don’t have either theme you can purchase them now for only $4, originally $7. This promo sale will end June 16th.

Both OSXLike and Se7en themes are available for purchase in the store. You can also check out the rest of his premium themes here.

Hedone also let me know that he is currently looking to expand his design team. Anyone interested should contact him at info@hedonedesign.com for more information.

LogMeIn has announced LogMeIn Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm, an app that will allow remote access to computers and files right from your smartphone.

• Stay productive even when you’re away from the office.
• Lighten your load – leave the laptop behind.
• Keep important files and emails accessible.

LogMeIn Ignition is currently in its Alpha stages with a beta release expected soon. You can sign up to be notified when it is publicly available at the LogMeIn.com/StormPreview, or check out the full press release after the jump.

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Themes4BB let me know about an awesome Windows Mobile 6 premium theme for the BlackBerry Storm.

From the description:

The best selling MBCustomz Theme is now available for the Blackberry Storm. Almost every aspect of this theme has been customized to replicated Windows Mobile OS, with all the reliabilty of a MBCustomz Theme.

Like the look of windows mobile, but bummed that you can’t get for the blackberry? Well now you can. This Windows Mobile 6 theme features a new homescreen layout. Just look at the screens shots below because there are way too many features to type out…lol.

Extra Features:

User Definable Home Screen icon
Changable Wallpapers
User Definable Fonts

Price: $6.99

You can purchase this theme over at the Themes4BB store along with many other premium and well made themes for various BlackBerry models, like the BlackBerry theme for Twitter addicts .

Let me know what you think if you decide to get it!