It’s been a short while since the Blaq Twitter app for BlackBerry PlayBook was updated but the Kisai Labs team is back with a new version which includes a bunch of new features and fixes. Most notably, version 1.7 of Blaq for PlayBook has portrait mode, colored LED notifications and more. Here’s a full list of what’s new:

• Portrait Mode
• Auto-correct and spell check
• LED notifications:
  New Tweets – White
  Mentions – Blue
  DMs – Green
  Followers: Yellow
• TweetMarker support – Never lose your spot again! TweetMarker bookmarks your position in any client supporting it (must be enabled in Advanced Options > Services)
• Toggle Real-time streaming – This has been a HUGE request. Granted. Tap the real-time indicator to toggle.
• Favorited tweets – Swipe from the top bezel then tap the star
• Dedicated help section to make it easier to learn the ins and outs
• Saved Searches – Easily tap the star in your search field to add a new saved search. Tap a saved search then untap the star to remove it. It’s that simple!

For more info and to get Blaq for PlayBook find it here in BlackBerry App World, available for $1.99, or check out a few screenshots and a list of bug fixes below!

SCREENSHOTS & BUG FIXES!

This week has so far been a great week for #TeamBlackBerry. The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet received the long-awaited OS 2.0 with a bunch of goodies as well as app updates for BlackBerry smartphones. To celebrate the release of PlayBook OS 2.0, RIM partnered up with Gameloft to offer two premium PlayBook games for free for a limited time. The two HD games are Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus and Asphalt 6 Adrenaline:

Finish what you started!
In Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, complete the mission unveiled in the first opus of one of the most acclaimed FPS games for smartphones, this time on fronts all over the globe.

Feel the thrill of arcade racing like never before in the newest adrenaline-pumping edition of the Asphalt series.

For more info and to download these games visit their BlackBerry App World links below:

• Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus HD
• Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD

I’m sure many of you with BlackBerry smartphones who use Google products have noticed they haven’t exactly kept up with their app updates. As a matter of fact, Google never even released an official Google+ app for BlackBerry. Not to worry though, Smarter Apps came to the rescue with their own App for Google+ beta, now available in BlackBerry App World! Features include:

• Circles let you determine who you are going to share information with. Create and view circles and add people to your circles using your BlackBerry®
• Photos lets you view your Google+ photos as well as the pictures of people in your circles.
• Visit the stream to get updates from your circles or see what people are saying nearby.
• Instant Upload automatically uploads photos to your own private album on Google+, making sharing a snap.
• Messenger is not included in the first version of Google+ for BlackBerry® but is coming soon!

For more info and to download the free App for Google+ beta find it here in BlackBerry App World. Don’t forget to add BlackBerryRocks.com to your circles!

While it’s not exactly the latest OS version for the Curve 9360, it’s the latest official OS release.

Software For BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.1.0.722 (All Languages)

Package Version: 7.1.0.722
Consisting of:

• Applications: 7.1.0.219
• Software Platform: 9.6.0.26
• File name: 9360AllLang_PBr7.1.0_rel722_PL9.6.0.26_A7.1.0.219_Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
• File size: 234.76MB

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

Download:

• OS 7.1.0.219 for the BlackBerry Curve 9360 from Bell Mobility

How To:

• Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
• Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments or in the forums.

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. *

And you thought the app updates were over for today! Along with updates to Facebook for PlayBook and Facebook for BlackBerry v3.0 beta, RIM also released Twitter for BlackBerry version 3.0 (3.0.0.11) in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Like the Facebook beta, this version 3.0 of Twitter includes BBM integration, improvements and fixes. Here’s a breakdown of the new features:

• BBM Connected App Integration
• New Tweet Layout
• Twitter Photo Service Support
• Automatic Link Shortening
• Promoted Tweets
• Improved Notifications for Wi-Fi Only Users

Known issues with this beta release:

• Twitpic not loading on when viewing profile with BIS Social SIM
• Loading spinner never disappears, when tweet is posted
• Text is truncated when rendering in portrait orientation
• Tweets are randomly Favorited when viewing another users Favorites

For more info and to download the Twitter for BlackBerry 3.0 beta app sign up or log in at blackberry.com/beta. More details and screenshots available below!

DETAILS & SCREENSHOTS!

Besides for the Facebook for PlayBook update I just mentioned, RIM also released a new beta of Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Now at version 3.0 (3.0.0.6), this beta includes a few new features like BBM connectivity, and bug fixes. Here’s what’s new:

• BBM Connected App Integration
• New Facebook Publisher
• Share with BBM Contact
• UI Discoverability Improvements
• Improved Facebook Notifications
• User-Friendly Error Messages

For more info and to get the Facebook for BlackBerry 3.0 beta sign up or log in at blackberry.com/beta, or read more details about the new features below!

MORE DETAILS!

More updates for the BlackBerry world! RIM today released version 2.2.1.7 of the Facebook app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. There was no mention of what’s new in this version but chances are it is a PlayBook OS 2.0 compatibility release. If you spot any changes feel free to mention them in the comments or in the forums. For more info and to get the app go to blackberry.com/facebook or search for it in BlackBerry App World.

With BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac 2.3 officially out, RIM was nice enough to update its documentation. The official and updated user guide and release notes are now available and will tell you everything you want to know about this software from managing options, changes, new features and fixes, current issues and more. If you’d like to learn everything about Desktop Software for Mac version 2.3 check out the user guide and release notes below!

USER GUIDE & RELEASE NOTES!