This software version contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned last month. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.295 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.295
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.175
• Software Platform: 3.4.0.55
• File name: 8830mAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel295_PL3.4.0.55_A4.5.0.175_Sprint_L.P.exe
• File size: 82.6MB

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

• Download: OS 4.5.0.175 for the 8830 WE from Sprint
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130m, 8830m, 8830 World Edition smartphones
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.281 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.281
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.169
• Software Platform: 3.4.0.51
• 8130m
  • File name: 8130mAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel281_PL3.4.0.51_A4.5.0.169_U.S._Cellular_.exe
  • File size: 88.03MB
• 8830m
  • 8830mAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel281_PL3.4.0.51_A4.5.0.169_U.S._Cellular_.exe
  • File size: 82.6MB
• 8830 World Edition
  • File name: 8830uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel281_PL3.4.0.51_A4.5.0.169_U.S._Cellular_.exe
  • File size: 82.6MB

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

• Download: OS 4.5.0.169 for the Pearl 8130m, 8830m and 8830 World Edition from U.S. Cellular
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Software For BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.253 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.253
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.160
• Software Platform: 3.4.0.41
• File name: 8830AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel253_PL3.4.0.41_A4.5.0.160_Telus_Mobility.exe
• File size: 82.57MB

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

• Download: OS 4.5.0.160 for the 8830 World Edition from Telus
• 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.

The guys over at BerryWalls let me know that they have officially launched their new beta site. BerryWalls is basically a free BlackBerry wallpaper search with wallpaper sizes available for the following BlackBerry models:

• Pearl 8100 series
• Curve 8300 series
• 8700 series
• 8800 series
• Curve 8900 series
• Bold 9000 series
• Storm 9500 series

The above screenshot is of a space wallpaper found through BerryWalls by typing in “space” as the wallpaper search term. A mobile version of the site is expected to be available some time in May 2009.

Go check it out at BerryWalls.com and let me know what you think!

Verizon has released the My Verizon application for the BlackBerry Pearl 8130, Curve 8330 and 8830 World Editon (no love for Storm owners).

Here’s what you can do with the My Verizon app:

• Check balance
• Check usege
• Make a payment
• View current plan
• Add/Remove features
• Reset Voicemail password
• Store locator
• Check to see if a # is IN

You can get the My Verizon app by going to mobile.vzwapp.com from your BlackBerry Browser.

Source: Howard Forums via BGR

More information has been leaked about the upcoming Verizon BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Niagara 9630. The Niagara 9630 will be a Verizon World Edition BlackBerry. One gripe that many people will have is the Niagara’s lack of Wi-Fi. How could a new BlackBerry not have Wi-Fi? That’s a big turn off.

Recap on the details:

• The OS actually we’re told is 4.7.1 (but possibly, possibly, be OS 5.0 depending on launch date).
• No Wi-Fi.
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support along with WCDMA support (bands not specified, but most likely 2100MHz).
• CDMA 1x/EV-DO Rev. A device.
• Release date unknown, but we’d say May/June if we had to bet.
• 3.2 megapixel camera (though we heard a rumor there might be a camera-less version, but that’s unconfirmed).
• The web browser supports JavaScript 1.6 (not huge news, but at least the browser is slowly improving).

Who’s planning to get this BlackBerry?

Source: BGR

By Al Sacco:

Just when it looked as though mean ol’ Uncle Sam was going to force Barack Obama to forfeit his beloved BlackBerry smartphone, new reports—and images—suggest that the 44th U.S. president may be able to hang onto his CrackBerry after all. For now, at least.

President Obama was spotted yesterday in Washington, D.C., walking the White House’s West Wing Colonnade toward the Oval Office with ‘Berry in hand. The specific device he’s currently using? A Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry 8830 World Edition from Verizon Wireless.

Read more @ CIO.com