After a short delay from the initially scheduled release, Research In Motion has just sent off emails with links for BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.1.5 to some in the BlackBerry world. The changes overall seem to be back end work that has no impact for users visually. A few things have been added that users might notice however. Keep in mind not all beta testers were sent the release today and more will be sent out later. We got some screenshots and explanations of what's new after the jump

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So it's not exactly a "Super App" by RIM's definition, but you can't deny how handy it is to use your BlackBerry as a flashlight when you need to find your way in the dark. Better than just letting your homescreen wallpaper light the way, ShaoSoft's FlashOn app is a lot more full featured, allowing you to: set the color of the front LED or turn it off, set the colour of the screen, use the video camera flash LED as a light source and customize the duration of the light. For full description, instructions and to download, follow the link below.

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Where are you guys? I need my entourage here now. I'm lonely and needy and I don't know how to find my pin.

Adrian Grenier of HBO's Entourage is apparently a CrackBerry addict too. 

A recent top ten finalist on this year's Maxim Hot 100, Christina Aguilera shows off both her new BlackBerry and her new friend, Reg, who really does look like he is wondering how he got this close to Christina without being tackled by her bodyguards.

Will and Grace star Debra Messing sporting a pretty bad case of CrackBerry thumb by the looks of things. Still, this famous CrackBerry addict can't put her little device down.

"Hey, Eric. How's your career since W&G?....Yeah? Mine too." 

Thanks to the CrackBerry Paparrazi who sent us this (and wished to remain anonymous). It looks like Madonna was caught on camera carrying not one, not two, but THREE BlackBerry devices. Looks like two 8700s and one Pearl. The odds are she was giving them away to the less fortnuate (those without blackberry's), as she is planning on upgrading to the BlackBerry Curve. Well, I guess in the case of Madonna she will be upgrading to three BlackBerry Curves. I feel much better about my BlackBerry Addiction now that I know Madonna has three!

Here's a picture of supermodel Jessica White sitting next to Kimora Lee Simmons, Tyra Banks and Beyonce at the Knicks game. Looks like Jessica has clearly chosen BlackBerry over Basketball. Non-Blackberry owners might hold this against her, but not CrackBerry abusers! 

Not everyone who owns a BlackBerry lives in the relative safety of the car or office.   There are also the weekend warriors who can't bring themselves to leave their Berry at home, and insist on taking it rock climbing, canoeing, or white water rafting.

Introducing the OtterBox for the BlackBerry 8700. OtterBox manufactures cases for everything from laptops to cigars, and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on one of their 8700 models.

Installation
Lifting a simple latching mechanism on the back of the case allows the OtterBox to split in two.  A groove inside of the box allows the BlackBerry to fit snuggly into place, and ensures proper alignment when the box is resealed.

Water-tight nubs on the OtterBoxs sides and keyboard align with the Berry keyboard and side buttons.

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