Alright folks, here at CrackBerry we just love when we get the chance to give stuff away. This time we're offering up Slide Show Maker for your BlackBerry device. Ryan first showed us this app back in June of last year so I won't go into a full review. The gist of the app is to take your photos one step further then the native "Slide Show" already available on our BlackBerry devices.

Slide Show Maker Features :

• Browse through all your pictures on your device. You select which to include in your sllide show.
• Arrange the selected pictures any which way you'd like
• Add a title slide
• Add some background music (only 5 sound clips available)
• Share your slide via email or on Facebook

Slide Show Maker is available for the following BlackBerry devices running OS 4.5 or higher: 8520, 8530, 9000, 9300, 9330, 9500, 9520, 9530, 9550, 9630, 9650, 9700, 9780, 9788 and 9800.

Contest: RP Mobile has given us 50 copies to give away to our faithful CrackBerry readers. Here's a great chance to try out an app for FREE and leave an honest review in App World (aside from all those spam ones we so often see). If you have a compatible BlackBerry and want to enter, just leave a comment below. The contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. One entry per person please.

Valentine's Day is this Tuesday and if you're still on the lookout for a cute theme to celebrate the holiday then be sure to check out BBMagic's latest release, Animated Valentine's Day Heart. It's designed to help you get in the loving mood with its beautiful animations and vibrant red color scheme. Featuring a Valentine's Heart animated background, heart message indicators, red hot custom colors, and OS 7 icons, Animated Valentine's Day Heart is a smooth, clean, and adorable looking romantic theme that is perfect to commemorate this popular day. With support for BlackBerry 8520/30, 8900, 9000, 9100, 9300, 9500/20/30/50, 9630/50/70, 9700/80/88, and 9800, you can grab this theme for just $.99 in BlackBerry App World. (This theme is not compatible with OS 7 devices).

Remember you can also display your affection for this holiday by browsing through our galleries and forums.  

Contest: We have 50 copies to give away courtesy of BBMagic. To enter simply leave a comment on this post. Contest ends Sunday at midnight PST. One entry per person please. Good luck!

More information / screenshots and to purchase Animated Valentine's Day Heart

We all know that using a cell phone while driving is super dangerous, and in more and states than not, laws are in effect that make it illegal to do so. In fact, 40 states have some sort of handsfree law in effect, meaning that if you're going to be talking on the phone while driving a vehicle, you must not have the phone in your hand. Luckily, newer cars come equipped with speakers the ability to connect to your phone and take or make calls using the car speakers. If you don't have that option available to you, you may choose to use a Bluetooth headset or earpiece. This is a more versatile option, as you can use it outside of your car as well.

Choosing a Bluetooth earpiece can be difficult. You want one that will work seamlessly, as well as look good, and the options out there don't always combine those factors in an affordable package. Plus, who wants to have the same earpiece that everyone else has? The creative team behind Earloomz saw this challenge and rose to the occasion, designing a Bluetooth earpiece with style and functionality all wrapped up in one. With hundreds of designs to choose from, you're sure to find one that will suit your personality. Each image is mechanically painted onto the earpiece and finished with a moisture resistant coating, guaranteeing quality and durability.

Each Earloomz earpiece comes with 2 earhooks and 4 earbuds as well as a lanyard holder so you always have it handy. Compatible with most mobile phones, set-up is a breeze and took less than a minute when I paired mine. Multipoint technology allows you to stay connected with 2 devices at once, and the earpiece has a range of 33'. Headset controls include call/answer, last number redial, and call waiting, all in one button. Keep reading for technical specs of the earpieces, contest details, and information about Earloomz campaign for a national Hands-Free Initiative.

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 Enter to win a free copy of Haze by Blitz Creations! Details below!

Hey folks welcome back to the BlackBerry Theme Roundup. I don't know about you but I'm ecstatic over seeing the new BlackBerry 7 theme category in App World. So without further ado let's get on with this week's picks, plus enter to win a free copy of Haze by Blitz Creations. If you developed a theme you want to share or see featured in the contest or discovered a really great one out there by all means shoot it on over to us! Submit your tips and suggestions to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com for consideration.

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Here are the winners from last week's round of contests. If you won you will be receiving an email either from us or directly from the retailer/developer in the next few days. If for some reason you don't receive an email within 7-14 days (be sure to check your spam/junk folder just in case, and verify your registered address associated with your CrackBerry account) you can email us at sitesupport(at)crackberry.com and we'll be sure to get you taken care of. Please be patient as some emails may take longer than others to arrive. Congrats to all the winners!

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Win 1 of 30 free copies of Photo Studio Pro! Keep reading to see how. 

Just in time for Valentine's Day, KVADGroup has released an update for Photo Studio that includes an all new Valentine's frame pack, new effects in the art category, and a new feature called PicFrames, which allows you to combine multiple photos into awesome looking frames. If you enjoy taking pictures with your BlackBerry, and adding fun effects and frames to them, Photo Studio is a must have.

A few other fixes and updates include:

• Problem 'Can't Browse' is fixed (found in v.0.9.8.23)
• Add localization to Spanish, French and Russian
• BBM Connected (OS5-OS6)
• Fixes, algorithms optimization etc.

Photo Studio is a great app with a ton of features packed into it. The free version is great, but you'll want to upgrade to the Pro version to unlock the full potential of the application. Photo Studio Pro is just $3.99 and you can find out all the detais on both versions in BlackBerry App World at the links below. 

Contest: We have 30 copies of Photo Studio Pro to pass on to you guys, courtesy of KVADGroup! To enter, leave a comment below letting us know what you like to take pictures of and how this app will help you out. One entry per person, please! 

More information/download Photo Studio for BlackBerry smartphones
More information/download Photo Studio PRO for BlackBerry smartphones

What You May Have Missed

Exclusive: First Image of a BlackBerry 10 Superphone!! 
Can RIM Succeed Without Significant US Market Share?
Android Developers: Submit your apps by February 13th and get a free PlayBook!
BeBold: CrackBerry Kevin's Day 1 Sexy and I Know It Work Out!
February is Health & Fitness Month at CrackBerry and Mobile Nations
It's time to change the name of Research In Motion to BlackBerry
Mike Lazaridis discusses stepping down as co-CEO of RIM

Contest Reminders

Win 1 of 25 copies of the BlackBerry smartphone voice assistant SayIt!
Win a free copy of Aqua Text Pink Edition by Simple Design!
Kitten and Message for Valentine's - 50 copies of each up for grabs!
Weekly Accessory Roundup - Win a BlackBerry case of your choice!

Contest: Leave a comment telling us which BlackBerry Case you'd like from ShopCrackBerry.com and you could win it!

There is such a wide variety of cases out there for BlackBerry devices and that means pretty much "something for everyone". Cases not only help us express our personality, but also protect your device from the daily bumps and bruises. From your basic skin case all the way up to the insane protection of an OtterBox, there are loads to choose from. So youre mission this week is to leave a comment letting us know which case available at ShopCrackBerry.com you'd like to call your own. Be it a silicone sleeve, snap-on hard case or something stylish, let us know what and why (and be sure to include your device) and it could be yours!

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It seems as though voice controlled assistant applications are all the rage these days. BlackBerry 7 has its universal search voice prompt and we’ve also seen voice dialing for years. To date, the closest thing to Siri that BlackBerry users have seen is the popular application Vlingo. This past month, another application has appeared and has claimed that they are well on their way to being a top contender. SayIt is a voice recognition/assistant application for BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5 and higher that says it can answer any question you throw at it.

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Enter to win a free copy of Aqua Text Pink Edition by Simple Design! 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so what better way to get in the romantic mood than with a brand new theme for your BlackBerry. These are just a few of the many amazing designs out there so be sure to head on over to our wallpaper gallery, forums, and App World and check out all the rest. If you developed a theme you want to share or see featured in the contest or discovered a really great one out there by all means shoot it on over to us! Submit your tips and suggestions to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com for consideration. Hope you enjoy this week's picks so be sure to click on the jump to check them out. Plus, enter to win a free copy of Aqua Text Pink Edition by Simple Design. 

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It's that time of year folks: time to break out the wallets and splurge on a romantic night out (complete with flowers and chocolates) for that special someone in your life. So why not treat your sweetheart with not one but two lovely themes to help celebrate the holiday. ale7714 Designs let us know they've recently released Stylish Kitten and Message for Valentine's which are two lovely and amazing themes that are simply perfect for Valentine's Day.

ale7714 Designs never fail to disappoint and these two beauties are no exception. They both feature fully customized high quality wallpapers, beautiful patterns and colors, and cute pink BlackBerry OS7 icons specially designed for each theme. While these may be filled with tons of gorgeous girly details they are sure to give your device a clean, stylish, and positively unique look that can be worn all year round. 

Can't wait for the winners to be announced? Both themes can be found at BlackBerry App World for only $.99. They are compatible with BlackBerry 8350i, 8520/30, 8900, 9000, 91XX, 9300/30, 9630/50/70, 9700/80, and 9800. (Please note, the themes are not compatible with OS7 devices.)

Contest: We have 50 copies of Stylish Kitten and Message for Valentine's to give away courtesy of ale7714 Designs. To enter, leave your comment below letting us know which of these 2 themes you'd like and your compatible device model. (Please note, the themes are not compatible with OS7 devices.) Contest ends Sunday at midnight PST. One entry per person please. Bonne chance et Bonne Saint-Valentin! (Good luck and Happy Valentine's Day!)

More information / screenshots and purchase Stylish Kitten
More information / screenshots and purchase Message for Valentine's

Here are the winners from last week's round of contests. If you won you will be receiving an email either from us or directly from the retailer/developer in the next few days. If for some reason you don't receive an email within 7-14 days (be sure to check your spam/junk folder just in case, and verify your registered address associated with your CrackBerry account) you can email us at sitesupport(at)crackberry.com and we'll be sure to get you taken care of. Please be patient as some emails may take longer than others to arrive. Congrats to all the winners!

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What You May Have Missed

Thorsten Heins takes over as President and CEO of Research In Motion
BlackBerry Messenger on other Platforms? RIM CEO says "There is a time where this might make sense"
"Let's Rock and Roll this!" CrackBerry's Interview with RIM's new CEO Thorsten Heins
Says RIM CEO: "There is a LOT of Change!"
With best wishes to Mike and Jim, from CrackBerry
BlackBerry Curve 9320 to feature dedicated BBM button
BlackBerry Wireless Media Server coming soon to a BlackBerry near you
BlackBerry PlayBook 3G Specifications
BlackBerry Mini Keyboard with Convertible Case for the BlackBerry PlayBook!
RIM 2012 roadmap includes new curves, HSPA+ PlayBook and two BlackBerry 10 devices
CrackBerry CEOcast: RIM Conference call w/ Thorsten Heins, the new CEO leading the BlackBerry way!

Contest Reminders

50 copies of 40s Glamour and Polka Dots In Style by ale7714 Designs to be won!
Contest: Win a Mobi Products Hex Case for the BlackBerry Bold 9930/9900!

If you're looking for a simple, no frills case for your BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, look no further than the Mobi Products Hex Case. Available in both red and black, this case adds some awesome style to your device with its unique hex pattern while keeping it safe and lint free. The case covers the sides and back of your device and will keep it protected from those accidental drops on the pavement. If you're at all a fan of skin cases but want something with a bit more flair, this may be the one for you. Be sure to check out our full review of the Mobi Products Hex Case for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930.

Contest: To enter to win a Mobi Products Hex case for your Bold 9900 or 9930, just leave a single comment on this post. Contest ends this Sunday at Midnight. Good luck!

More information/purchase of Mobi Products Hex Case
Check out our full review of this case

Enter to win a free copy of 40s Glamour and Polka Dots In Style by ale7714 Designs! Details below!

Hey folks welcome to another edition of our theme roundup. So far it's been a busy couple of days here with the news of Thorsten Heins taking over the reigns at RIM. However, that doesn't mean I don't have time to scour the forums and BlackBerry App World to bring you guys just a few of the amazing themes out there for your devices. If you developed a theme you want to share or see featured in the contest or discovered a really great one out there by all means shoot it on over to us! Submit your tips and suggestions to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com for consideration. Hope you enjoy this week's picks so be sure to click on the jump to check them out. Plus enter to win a free copy of 40s Glamour and Polka Dots in Style by ale7714 Designs.

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