BlackBerry theme roundup for December 13, 2010 - Win your choice of Polka or Empathy for your Torch!

By Michelle Haag on 13 Dec 2010 05:22 pm

Welcome back to this week's edition of the CrackBerry Theme Roundup! We have some awesome picks this week and a great contest so make sure you read through to the end. Our contest this week is brought to you by BBin, and features two different Torch themes to choose from. If you're not a Torch user, don't be sad, check out the blogs the rest of the week and I'm sure you'll find something for you as well. Don't forget to send your suggestions in to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com! See you all next week!

Bubbles by jmerhi

Bubbles is a theme project by jmerhi that brings function and design together to make your Blackberry more than RIM intended! Yes, it is a lot like Windows 7 Mobile as it is simple, functional and looks amazing! If you find yourself in an ever evolving lifestyle where you are constantly using different apps and spending different amounts of time in each one, then we've got the theme for you.
Bubbles is on sale now for $3.99 (regularly $5.99) and is available for BlackBerry 89xx/96xx,9700, 85xx, 95xx, and 9800.
For more information and to purchase Bubbles

TINT by bbt Designs

TINT is a very functional, flexible theme available in blue, coral or purple, containing a robust options panel and two docks that total 14 icons accessible from the home screen! The first dock has 6 icons of icon text, the second dock has 8 icons, picking up where the first dock left off. There is also a hidable slot in the bottom left corner if you want to show another icon. The icon text for this icon shows in the first 6 icon text dock. The unique, custom-coded options panel allows you to customize banner opacity and tint, or turn them off.
TINT is available for $4.99 in the CrackBerry store, and is compatible with BlackBerry 89xx/96xx,9700, and 9000 (OS 4.6 - 5.0).
For more information and to purchase TINT

BlogBerry (sharing is sexy) by Walker Themes

It seems like nowadays everyone has a blog for some reason or other, sharing news and daily events with the world. Walker Themes decided to make a theme inspired by blogging and created BlogBerry.
Home screen features include:

Google search, Facebook and Twitter
Weather and profile slots
Today (Message and Calendar)
Author name (owner name) and Description (owner info)
Click photo to change
Custom Battery and signal
6 user defined homescreen icons and 5 skins to select

You can pick up BlogBerry for $5.99 in the CrackBerry store. This theme is available for BlackBerry 89xx/96xx,9700, 85xx, 9100, 9300, 9500 (OS 5.0) and 9800.
For more information and to purchase BlogBerry

Frequency Slide by Eclipse WC

Frequency slide features a custom wallpaper and 4 slide up menus with apps right on the home screen. With the addition of 6 user-defined icons, you'll have access to a total of 20+ icons right on your home screen while maintaining a clean, professional look.

Features include:

Custom wallpaper
OS 6 icons
Slide up menus with access to 18 different apps
Messages menu: messages, sms, inbox, BBM
Personal menu: calendar, contacts, tasks, memo)
Media menu: music, browser, videos, camera, (pictures and video recorder on Bold/Tour)
Settings menu: options, profiles, power, connections

Frequency Slide is on sale for $1.99 right now, regularly $2.99. This theme is available for BlackBerry 89xx/96xx,9700, 83xx, 85xx, and 9300.
For more information and to purchase Frequency Slide

Digiton by Music's BlackBerry

A digital theme has never looked better. Digiton features a large clock on the home screen, similar to some HTC themes, but with digitized numbers. On the bottom of the home screen there are nine icons (user selectable) as well as a static icon for a phone calls. This theme also has an icon positioned right below the clock (not on Torch version), which represents first icon from the Application screen. You are free to make it whatever you like (weather app for example).

Storm users: Clicking on the Faves icon pulls out the hidden dock with additional icons and clicking on the Home button brings you back to a homescreen.
Tour, Bold2, and 8900: Users have a few options to pull out hidden dock; scroll to the right (or down) till the dock is visible; press the space bar or a dollar sign reveals the dock as well. To hide it, either scroll to the left (or up) or simply hit the escape button on your BlackBerry.

Digiton is available in the CrackBerry store for $6.99 and is compatible with BlackBerry 89xx/96xx,9700, 95xx, and 9800.
For more information and to purchase Digiton

Contest: We have a couple of great new Torch themes from BBin to give away this week, Polka and Empathy! Each theme is unique and available only for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. To enter for your chance at a free copy of one of these great themes, just leave a comment below telling us which of these two themes you want! The rules as always: one entry per person, contest ends with a random drawing at Midnight this Sunday PST. We have 25 copies of each of these two, so get your entries in! Good luck!

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176 comments

ShoshiOne Dec 13, 2010 at 5:26 pm

"Empathy" looks wonderful! Would love to try it out.

lebking Dec 13, 2010 at 5:26 pm

The Empathy one will look great on my torch haha

Altarocks Dec 13, 2010 at 5:27 pm

Good to see some themes!

rpsberry Dec 13, 2010 at 5:30 pm

I want

RoseBud68 Dec 13, 2010 at 5:33 pm

"Empathy" Saw this theme on a concept BB phone & thought It would be Kool to have.

buckwild Dec 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

Empathy looks sweet! I'd love to have it!

ajczdabomb Dec 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Empathy!! It looks really sleek and sexy.

ravenkitty27 Dec 13, 2010 at 5:38 pm

the Polka one looks so cute...

new_here Dec 13, 2010 at 5:39 pm

the empathy looks sweet. Good job to the developers!

hazriqpedia Dec 13, 2010 at 5:43 pm

would like to have the polka one! teheee :)

sunflwr50 Dec 13, 2010 at 5:43 pm

I like the Polka for Torch!!

superdeliman Dec 13, 2010 at 5:45 pm

Since I dont have a torch I will op for the polka.

era3z Dec 13, 2010 at 5:47 pm

The Empathy would rock my awesome Torch....

leanko Dec 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm

Would love to win a copy of Empathy! Beautiful theme!

SevereDeceit Dec 13, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Why are Cami's themes never featured here? There IS a reason you must never feature any of her themes. That's a shame, too...

jagr32 Dec 13, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Definitely Empathy

jh21athlete Dec 13, 2010 at 5:52 pm

Empathy looks great! :)

hollidizzle Dec 13, 2010 at 5:57 pm

Empathy!!! =)

aeptexas Dec 13, 2010 at 5:59 pm

It would be nice to have a theme that AT&T didn't have there hands on, maybe they will take your lead and contract you to make their future themes!

johny_bold Dec 13, 2010 at 5:59 pm

Would love to try it out

Jean-luc_Picard Dec 13, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Empathy for me if I win

garymait Dec 13, 2010 at 6:03 pm

Don't have a Torch so neither interests me.Thanks anyway. Sure do wish, though, that when people say 97XX compatible they really mean it as none are compatible with the 9780.

mohawk apple Dec 13, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Looks good

auntpenn Dec 13, 2010 at 6:05 pm

Would love the Polka for my new Torch!

GunnyB4 Dec 13, 2010 at 11:54 pm

I want some of this polka!

kpbutton Dec 13, 2010 at 6:08 pm

I like the look of empathy.

London Bridge Dec 13, 2010 at 6:10 pm

I would love Empathy for me! Have a happy holiday everyone!

BlkNBlu Dec 13, 2010 at 6:13 pm

Wooo :) anything for me

dboy54 Dec 13, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Send one to me

Kyu22 Dec 13, 2010 at 6:18 pm

I would love one, thanks cb!

kishanthj Dec 13, 2010 at 6:19 pm

empathy for the win!!!!

elmejor1009 Dec 13, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Empathy all the way for me. It looks awesome

weihnachtshase Dec 13, 2010 at 6:35 pm

Empathy seems to be quite interesting. Please give me a chance to check it out

ZeUgly Dec 13, 2010 at 6:38 pm

Empathy is more suitable for a guy, therefore count me in.

Big Dogs Dec 13, 2010 at 6:47 pm

Totally want an Empathy theme for my new Torch!

clifton latour Dec 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

i would love a new theme on my 9700,thanks clif

tons-q Dec 13, 2010 at 6:50 pm

Wow the empathy looks very sleek. Love that circling icons and the elegant look!

dgross07 Dec 13, 2010 at 6:50 pm

Would be great to have one. Thanks.

adam5150 Dec 13, 2010 at 6:54 pm

New torch this weekend and a new theme would be awesome.

gregorylkelly Dec 13, 2010 at 6:54 pm

Empathy looks great!!

Drasadex Dec 13, 2010 at 7:02 pm

I want a copy of the Empathy theme.

acrogenesis Dec 13, 2010 at 7:03 pm

Empathy please :D:D

info600 Dec 13, 2010 at 7:12 pm

the empathy theme look's nice...

gotmall Dec 13, 2010 at 7:18 pm

Polka or Empathy would be great

AndrewMcHorney Dec 13, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Dear Santa

I have been a very good crackberry head. My torch needs an alternate theme and this looks good.

Please pick me,

HallowWishes Dec 13, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Hope I win - these look great

Tito71 Dec 13, 2010 at 7:40 pm

Go Empathy 9800

Bealzig Dec 13, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Empathy plz

WVgrl Dec 13, 2010 at 7:51 pm

this old dog is learning new tricks that can be done on a smart phone. The new thing for my first ever smart phone blackberry torch ~ download themes! Love change. empathy please!

frabas1 Dec 13, 2010 at 7:51 pm

i love themes espeically Frequency Slide by Eclipse WC

jmiles3bb Dec 14, 2010 at 11:42 am

Thanks, we're glad to hear that. Not sure of your device, but Torch, Storm, and Pearl versions are coming soon.

Cpt.GargameL Dec 13, 2010 at 7:54 pm

Empathy all the way! I would like to win a free copy of this! :)

Knockz Dec 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Empathy for sure.

reverepats Dec 13, 2010 at 8:05 pm

i would love the "blogberry" theme please

greesmonky Dec 13, 2010 at 8:07 pm

As a former i-product user part of my reason for going to the torch was being able to customize my screens. Empathy looks great and new user friendly.

CrackedAngel Dec 13, 2010 at 8:15 pm

I would love the Empathy Theme for my Torch. It would dress it up, and allow me to take it to some really great places when it's all dolled up.

fatalnova Dec 13, 2010 at 8:23 pm

just got BB Torch as my Christmas gift, rlly wanna a brand new theme =D EMPATHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ftw !

cliplik Dec 13, 2010 at 8:28 pm

would love the empathy for torch!

jmerhi Dec 13, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Please pick me!

YamYon Dec 13, 2010 at 8:50 pm

sounds maddd funnnnn sign me up

chefnilla Dec 13, 2010 at 8:55 pm

Please!!

ICEMAN9 Dec 13, 2010 at 9:04 pm

Empathy for my Torch please and thank you!

jagwania Dec 13, 2010 at 9:07 pm

empathy looks awesome

supermann423 Dec 13, 2010 at 9:21 pm

whichever for the torch :)

SeanBest Dec 13, 2010 at 9:29 pm

pick me

lacie Dec 13, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Empathy would look great on my Torch! Thanks CrackBerry!

auditman Dec 13, 2010 at 9:42 pm

love to try those on my torch.

alantan Dec 13, 2010 at 9:42 pm

Definitely Empathy for me. Thank you. :)

ealiebootoo Dec 13, 2010 at 9:57 pm

Polka for me- please :) thanks!

goofygames Dec 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Between the 2 i would have to say Empathy for me please. Would love to have this.

kerbear_69 Dec 13, 2010 at 10:03 pm

I would love the empathy theme!

mymigi Dec 13, 2010 at 10:05 pm

Empathy!!

tarealex Dec 13, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Empathy is very neat! I would like to try it out on my Torch. :)

junelzkee Dec 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

Thanks cb!!

ebsfinet18 Dec 13, 2010 at 10:37 pm

I would love to have either of those themes, Empathy preferred though! ;D

zoomlink1 Dec 13, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Put me in the hat for one of those themes.

tediprude Dec 13, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Right now I'm feelin' the Empathy theme. So hopefully you guys will toss one of those my way soon.

Peace....

bigjman Dec 13, 2010 at 10:45 pm

Winning a theme for the torch is always a good thing! Would love the Empathy theme.

aherreravergara Dec 13, 2010 at 10:51 pm

Empathy!! its amazing theme plese i want copy

steeZ03 Dec 13, 2010 at 10:51 pm

would love to try out Empathy!

dhoizner Dec 13, 2010 at 10:53 pm

Would LOVE a copy of Empathy!!

moondavinci Dec 13, 2010 at 11:32 pm

Put me down for Empathy. Looks very cool!

deflep Dec 13, 2010 at 11:42 pm

Merry Christmas!

Toronto Girl Dec 13, 2010 at 11:57 pm

Cute New Themes! I'll be happy with either.

emg27 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:04 am

Both look great, but I haven't seen one like Empathy before so I'd love to try it

thebrownguy01 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:11 am

I would love to win a copy of Empathy for my Torch. Sign me up please!

tjdevine Dec 14, 2010 at 12:15 am

Popeye

lklim Dec 14, 2010 at 12:29 am

I'd like to try Empathy please.

l.i.n.t Dec 14, 2010 at 12:45 am

Empathy is pretty nifty :3

tigeraf Dec 14, 2010 at 12:45 am

i need thiss!!!

phenyx923 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:45 am

I would love some Empathy, please! :)

gtung3388 Dec 14, 2010 at 12:47 am

i like Polka more, more cute!!!

BBgirl-RN Dec 14, 2010 at 12:47 am

I love the pink and chocolate Polka Dot theme! It's so cute and I need something other than the default.

npatrin Dec 14, 2010 at 1:05 am

I would really like Empathy for my Torch...

chrismage Dec 14, 2010 at 1:19 am

But I would luv polka please.

NoArmsJames Dec 14, 2010 at 1:44 am

Empathy is beautiful!

sadsky Dec 14, 2010 at 1:46 am

Design for Torch look very nice. Bis bis come on :))

mysticalh2o Dec 14, 2010 at 2:28 am

I wanna my Torch to Polka! Thanks!

el33tgam3r Dec 14, 2010 at 3:17 am

AWESOMENESS !

mupel Dec 14, 2010 at 3:56 am

I want empathy for my torch please? thanksssss

msmh Dec 14, 2010 at 4:04 am

Empathy please!

rainynight65 Dec 14, 2010 at 5:11 am

Would love to give Empathy a try

vodabag Dec 14, 2010 at 5:51 am

the empathy theme looks rather different ill have a dabble at that one please

hmmkot Dec 14, 2010 at 6:36 am

,,,^..^,,,
I love it ;-)

bondapher Dec 14, 2010 at 6:36 am

ill take empathy please. :P

RezaBerry Dec 14, 2010 at 7:00 am

Hi there can I haz an empathy theme pls?

rroyy Dec 14, 2010 at 8:01 am

I'm in as usual!! And my choice is Emphaty

Janye Dec 14, 2010 at 8:23 am

Plz n tnks

Axall Dec 14, 2010 at 8:37 am

Empathy would be the theme for me, looks great!

seejanesell Dec 14, 2010 at 8:44 am

Oh Empathy is SO SEXY! Love to see the Torch goodies!!!

Ruxxx Dec 14, 2010 at 8:49 am

i'd love the EMPATHY one.... ill be waiting for it :D

ISUNickIV Dec 14, 2010 at 8:55 am

Empathy looks great to me!

KiNGCiTY14 Dec 14, 2010 at 9:00 am

Empathy please!

1raygin Dec 14, 2010 at 9:02 am

Great new themes - I would love to win one!

bllyrdrgz Dec 14, 2010 at 9:07 am

win

hunoosh Dec 14, 2010 at 9:08 am

Beggers can't be choosers...lol BUT if I can.....EMPATHY :-p

Tylorjd Dec 14, 2010 at 9:10 am

I am rocking the BB Blue Let it Snow theme at the moment which is awesome! However going to need something to replace it with!

Merry Christmas!

owoseni1 Dec 14, 2010 at 9:19 am

themes are my favorites and yes pick me

linkkoriri Dec 14, 2010 at 9:56 am

I definitely want to give Empathy a try. Looks very slick. :) Love the smokey look of the wallpaper.

Deyrkroz Dec 14, 2010 at 9:57 am

I would love to get the emphaty theme.
Because it's different from all the themes, this theme is not like a OS6 or like a OS5 to Blackberry, It's different, it's like the first telephones on the world :P!
And also the awesome of this it's the background, nice and perfect for a Black BB Torch.

Good luck to all!

jondarchangel Dec 14, 2010 at 10:12 am

Avoid POLKA: stay EMPATHY...

hhenriquez Dec 14, 2010 at 10:21 am

Empathy looks awesome, would love to give a spin on my Torch!! Thanks CB! :)

jmiles3bb Dec 14, 2010 at 10:28 am

That's cool that there's a Torch giveaway. Kind of feel like the non-Torch folks are getting left out a bit. Speaking for Eclipse WC, if CrackBerry will allow us, we'd like to offer a giveaway of Frequency Slide for the non-Torch folks if we can. Help spread the holiday joy.