With the BlackBerry Bold 9700 getting set to launch on a whole lot more carriers around the world, we've taken the time to team up with BlackBerry Emporium in order to being you a contest you are sure to love. Up for grabs is a brand new, unlocked T-Mobile branded BlackBerry 9700 Smartphone as soon as the device becomes readily available. The contest is simple. Leave a comment here on this post stating why you feel as though the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is better then any of the other BlackBerry smartphones released and we'll pick a winner. BIG Thanks to BlackBerry Emporium for offering this up for our readers! Be sure to check their new website out.

[ Contest will run until the T-Mobile 9700 becomes officially available via the T-Mobile website, then a winner will be chosen shortly after. Enter once, duplicate entries will be ignored ]

Seems as though RIM is not only flooding the market with new BlackBerry smartphones but now also getting in the habit of relaunching old devices, just with new paintjobs. First we saw the BlackBerry Bold 9000 arrive in white on AT&T and Rogers (more carriers coming) but now we are getting a look at the BlackBerry Curve 8900 in white.

BGR didn't have any details on release date or anything along those lines but at least we get a glimpse at it. What do you all think? A lot of folks loved the white BlackBerry Bold 9000, so who is on board for a white BlackBerry Curve 8900?

A few days ago we covered a story that was posted on the Inside BlackBerry Blog. RIM had posted that they would be answering questions regarding BlackBerry App World and clearing up some unanswered questions about the application. After some issues with the blog not accepting questions being submitted another post went up yesterday, the second half. In it you'll find some common questions but one specifically may peak everyone's interest.

"Why won't BlackBerry App World work with my leaked OS?"

While I appreciate the power user's need to have the latest and greatest, you are using something that has not been publically released or fully tested, and of course has not been approved for use. You should only use the latest released OS for your BlackBerry smartphone - available from your carrier or at BlackBerry.com - and we think you'll find that everything will run smoothly on finalized (read: public) product.

A relevant question. But that answer doesn't really sit so well with me and probably not many others out there. It sounds as though running a leaked OS is the cause for all things not working right? But..Umm..how can this be? Considering some of the issues we have seen with officially released OS' on devices these days, we as users certainly know what was said is NOT the truth here. We could start off with themes not working (9530), media player bugs, menu system errors (9700) and the list really does go on and that folks, is the truth. Keep reading.

After many months of waiting impatiently for the BlackBerry Bold to even just be announced officially, we finally have reached launch day in Canada for it. Rogers wireless was the first to get it out the door here in Canada. Launch went fairly well with the exception of in store availablity. Most stores are still getting their shipments in but customer service will gladly process an order for you with 2-5 days for shipping. I ordered mine the day of release and had it delivered the very next day. Good on Rogers for that, but I'd have much preferred to go to a local dealer and have it the day it showed up on the Rogers website.

We've had a look at the BlackBerry Bold 9700 a few times now and not much has changed from the pre release devices pending on how far back you want to go. We have seen the device go from showing up pre-release with a trackball to now sporting a very responsive trackpad. Follow along and let's have a look at the officially released Rogers version of the new BlackBerry Bold 9700

Amidst all the BlackBerry 9700 news some other changes did happen at Rogers the other day. Rogers has since reduced the pricing on some of their other BlackBerry offerings such as the BlackBerry Bold 9000, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and the BlackBerry Curve 8520. Often times when a new BlackBerry such as the 9700 comes people may have no interest in that device. If you're one of those people you may see it as the time to get a BlackBerry you do want at a discounted price. 

All the mentioned devices are still great and no one out there should have to worry about them being obsolete for a little while yet. This would be a great time to grab a new device on the cheap and still have some of the best devices BlackBerry offers.

The BlackBerry Bold 9000 is now going for $99.99 in black or white and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is now set at a mere $79.99, while the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is at what it should have been released at, being $49.99. All based on 3/yr long contracts with Rogers, of course.

• More Details Available Via The Rogers Website >>

Gotta love carriers and their late night website updates. Last night it was Rogers, toinight we have Bell going live with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 on their website. Bell rings in the device slightly cheaper then Rogers though at least in terms of 3 yr contracts.

As shown above, $229.95 will get ya a brand new BlackBerry Bold 9700 and prices goes down from there depending on term. 2 Yr/ $449.95 with a 1 yr contract rolling in at $549.95 and finally, no contract set at $599.95. Oh and the best part, some stores already have them in stock so check them out!

• Head On Over To The Bell Website For More Details>>

After reviewing the forums for the past few days, I noticed a lot of users were having issues with their BlackBerry Messenger which was also noticed by DangermouseUK. The issues seen in this case is that avatars and remote back up of BlackBerry Messenger contacts is not correctly working. This current situation appears to be affecting not only BIS users but BES users as well.

From the information gathered, it seems the issues started as of Friday and have not been corrected since then. Not only are BIS and BES users not able to sync avatars you can't register a new email, restore a backup remotely, and even restoring using a backup file from the PC using device switch or the feature built into messenger, will NOT initiate a PIN switch on RIM servers.

This is a confirmed issue and from the information, it does appear that the servers designed to support these features are not responding to the requests to perform the actions mentioned. So I ask you all, anyone having issues with remote back up of BBM contacts? Maybe you have some people on your list who once had avatars and now, do not? Let us know in the comments if you're affected by this.

• More Information In The CrackBerry Forums >>

Hedone Design has just released a new Windows Vista theme for those among you who enjoy the look of the Windows OS on your BlackBerry. As with all Hedone Design themes, VistaLike uses some awesome high resolution graphics to make it look great on any device. Numerous variations are available, so "style" of theme should not be an issue here. Zen, Today, Today Plus and many more are available for the choosing.

Along with the different variations available, Hedone has included it a wallpaper expansion pack that is available for download to allow for more personalization. Devices 4.5 OS + are supported with the excpetion of the BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry Storm2 series devices. Right now you can grab VistaLike for only $3.49 until November 6th. Be sure to check all the screenshots to ensure the version you choose is indeed the one you want.

• Purchase And Download VistaLike From Hedone Design Today>>

Time has come for all you Canadian wannabe 9700 owners. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has just gone live on the Rogers website at the price we stated a few days ago. $299.99 and 3 yrs of your life is all it will take to get you the hottest new BlackBerry. What are you all waiting for? Go, Go, Go!

• Head On Over Top The Rogers Website To Learn More And Order>>

Thanks Garz!

As we mentioned the other day, Rogers is ramping up their BlackBerry 9700 launch in the next few days as stock has became available today for retailers to order through hardware management. At this time though the Bold 9700, White BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Cameraless Bold 9000 are starting to show up for corporate orders system wise (salescentral), but are yet to be orderable. While they haven't filtered through all systems, the fact of them showing up, once again proves that a full on launch is near and some stores should be getting stock in as early as November 4th. Two days too long in my opinion.

Thanks Cellguru!

We all love making things easier for ourselves. Super QWERTY is an app that can make a whole lot easy on your BlackBerry. Super QWERTY allows you to create one key shortcuts for all applications on your device. Much like how RIM includes a few directly into the OS (although, recently has been removing some) you can now create your own one-key services.

Features:

• The fastest way to access your applications at present.
• Quick start with the key "q" in main screen.
• You can start Super QWERTY in the system menu, launch from anywhere.
• Up to 80 shortcuts, you can set as much as your favorite applications.
• Friendly design, attention to the used shortcuts, never mess up.
• You can enter the applications in Super QWERTY simply by clicking your trackball/trackpad/enter.
• Easily to compose a SMS/PIN/Email text to your contacts.
• Your settings will be saved even your reinstall Super QWERTY.
• Lifetime free upgrade.
• Support Bold2 9700 

Sadly, no free trial is available for Super QWERTY but the application is pretty straight forward in how it works. It's available for all devices with the exception of the BlackBerry Storm2 for only $3.99. (Please, note no OTA is available. Desktop installs only)

• Purchase And Download Super QWERTY Today For Only $3.99 >>

For those of you who read the CrackBerry blogs daily, you've likely read previous postings about FileScout. Personally for me this application is one of the best tools to install on your BlackBerry Smart phone, ever. So many uses for FileScout that to not have it installed on my device would just feel wrong. With that said, the newest version is now available for download. New features and bug fixes are on the agenda for this release. You can check it out below.

With the BlackBerry Storm2 reaching the hands of many CrackBery readers now, it's only fitting we have a contest for those who picked one up. LeetCom aka dmglakewood, has stepped up to the plate this time around, hitting me up saying lets do something for all the new BlackBerry Storm2 owners out there and give a little back to the community. Up for grabs with this contest is 100 free copies of StormSlider (BerrySlider) which changes the lock screen of your BlackBerry smartphone so you can have a "Slide To Unlock" feature for your BlackBerry Smartphone.

[ We'll let this one run until November 5th then winners will be chosen. Only one entry per person folks, duplicate entries will be excluded and good luck to everyone that enters. Big thanks to Leetcom for offering this for you all. ]

• Learn More About BerrySlider In The CrackBerry Forums >>
• Get BerrySlider Today For Only $2.99 >>
  

Elertify is a new app to the CrackBerry app store and is simply awesome. Elertify is for those users who often sit at their PC and have their BlackBerry by their side at all times. Elertify can display a popup message on your PC when you receive incoming Email, SMS and Phone calls on your BlackBerry. You can even hear who's calling, texting, or emailing you by using the built voice synthesizer. Check out the video for a good look of it in action. After having tested it earlier today I'll be surely adding this to my collection and right now, up until Nov 15th you can get it for only $4.99.

• Download The Free 7 Day Trial Or Purchase Elertify For $4.99 Today >>

Elecite has a sexy new theme available. Shell integrates color changing options from right within the theme itself. You can choose between black, red, white and finally blue background images to suit your mood.  Four dedicated application buttons on the bottom help you stay organized and up to nine hidden icons are accessible through the hidden hot spots within the theme. Shell is available for the 9630, 95xx, 9000, 8900, 8530 and 8350 series devices for $6.99.

As a special CrackBerry offering, leave a comment on this post and we'll pick out 50 winners to pick up a copy of Shell for free. Thanks to the folks over at Elecite for showing the CrackBerry community some extra love.

* Please Note: The issues seen with 5.0 OS may be present for some BlackBerry Storm users, keep that in mind as it's not a 100% fixable issue until RIM releases an update version of Plazmic*

• Download Shell From The Elecite Website Today >>