Odds are that you have heard of BeBuzz (formerly BerryBuzz) and it is a large possibility that you have it installed on your very own device right now. The application received a rather large update today bringing some neat new features, and some enhancements to fix bugs that were previously found. Included in this update was the addition of the ability to add custom colors to BBM contacts, users can now have the BBM messages displayed as a pop up instead of just a notification on the icon, a rework of the user interface and more. If you are a current user be sure to head over and grab the update, and if you would like to purchase the application hit the link below!

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Did you get a new BlackBerry for the holidays? Not sure just where to start? Not to worry, we're here to help.

The Holidays have been very nice for us here at the CrackBerry team. Based on what I've seen on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, it's been a nice Holiday season for many of you, too. We've seen lots of updates and Tweets about people receiving both BlackBerry Smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBooks. Now that you've got your brand-new BlackBerry device, you're going to want to learn how to use it. As our Fearless Leader Kevin said on our last CrackBerry Podcast, BlackBerry is for smart people. Smart people read CrackBerry, and we've got you covered.

At CrackBerry.com, we keep you up-to-date with the latest in applications, devices, accessories, and how-to guides about our favorite smartphone. This year, BlackBerry released its 7" tablet; in February, the PlayBook is scheduled to become more awesomer with the addition of on-device email, calendar, and other enhancements.

You're already familiar with BlackBerry's unsurpassed ability to communicate - Research In Motion mastered mobile email and security a decade ago - but what else can your BlackBerry do for you? We've put together our best app recommendations, how-to guides and all around BlackBerry goodness for your viewing pleasure.

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In celebration of it's own birthday, BerryBuzz has been updated to version 4.0 today and will also be know now as BeBuzz. BeBuzz is a great app that changes up the standard red LED on your device to a variety of colors. You can set custom alerts for BBM, emails, 3rd party apps and much more. New features of version 4.0 include:

• BerryBuzz is now BeBuzz!
  
• Toasts - Shows small unobtrusive messages at the bottom or top of the screen for notifications and incoming messages
  
• BlackBerry Sound Profile Settings - Enable/disable LED, audible reminders, vibrate and toasts depending on your active BlackBerry sound profile
  
• Custom Disco Colors - Now you can finally create your own disco colors! Share them via e-mail, Twitter and Facebook.
  
• New Flashing Type "Smooth Pulse" - In addition to the regular LED flashing BeBuzz 4 adds the option to use a smooth pulsing LED light
  
• Completely Reworked User Interface - Sleeker, cleaner and more powerful
  
• More bug fixes, many minor changes and improvements

This update is $1.99 for current users of BerryBuzz 3.x while users who purchased BerryBuzz 3.x after Jan 1st, 2011 are eligible for a free upgrade. Head to the link below for more info.

More information/download of BeBuzz

Did you get a new BlackBerry for the holidays?  Not sure just where to start? Not to worry we're here to help.

On behalf of the CrackBerry community, we freely admit we're addicted to our BlackBerry smartphones. We stand by our faithful Berry's for what they do best, and simply there is no better way to communicate and keep up-to-date with the world at-large.

Similarly, there is no better resource than CrackBerry.com for new applications, devices, accessories, and how-to guides about our favorite smartphone. Beginning in early 2011, we'll also have loads of information on the all-new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. It's going to be an exciting year for both you and CrackBerry.com.

You're already familiar with BlackBerry's unsurpassed ability to communicate - Research In Motion mastered mobile email and security a decade ago - but what else can your BlackBerry do for you? We've put together our best app recommendations, how-to guides and all around BlackBerry goodness for your viewing pleasure.

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Henrik let me know that the best selling app BerryBuzz has just been updated to version 3.2. This version includes some minor fixes as well as some added app support. If you haven't heard of BerryBuzz, it is a small app that lets you totally customize the LED color on your device. No longer will you need to rely on audible alerts for emails, SMS and phone calls. Let BerryBuzz show you the light and give you more control over your alerts. Updates include:

• BerryBuzz settings can now be opened right from the homescreen icon
• Added support for Visual Voice Mail
• Added support for IM+ Lite
• Added support for SBSH Calendar Pro
• Storing license key in backup file and prefilling the activation screen after restore
• Moved 'My Contact LEDs' and phone group to the top
• Merged SMS/MMS into 'Text Messages' on OS 6.0
• Fixed group expansion state not correctly persisted
• Fixed support for multiple contact lists
• Fixed support for contacts from AT&T address book on BlackBerry Torch 9800
• Minor changes to settings screen
• Fixed reboot (battery pull) needed after initial installation
• Other minor bug fixes

Users of BerryBuzz3.x can grab the update for free, while new users can pick it up for just $5.99. Hit the link below to download.

More information/download of BerryBuzz 3.2

With the recent update BerryBuzz remains one of our favorite apps for BlackBerry. Today only, you can snage the app for 50% at just $2.97. BerryBuzz is a simple app that lets you customize your device LED and alerts for different apps on your device. Want blue for BBM? Purple for Facebook? Orange for AIM? You can do them all and even create custom colors. Set alerts for IM apps, tasks, calendar, all your email addresses and more. BerryBuzz has loads of features and is fully ready for the Torch and OS 6. A free trial is available, but don't think on it too long as you'll want to get it at the sale price before the day is over.

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It's been a while since we've checked out BerryBuzz for BlackBerry and there have been quite a few improvements and additions over the last few months. The app is without a doubt one of my favorite applications and one that I can seem to be without. I love being able to kill all the alerts on my device and just have different colored LEDs lighting my way. BerryBuzz is totally customizable and has support for email, phone, SMS, contact alerts and a ton of 3rd party apps. It truly is a great utility for BlackBerry and can totally change the way you use your device. If you haven't yet checked it out, watch the video above to see all thats new in the updated BerryBuzz, then pick it up for yourself for $5.95 in the CrackBerry App Store.

There is also a free slimmed-down version of BerryBuzz (BeBuzz) available in BlackBerry App World. The free version was recently updated with some major fixes for the Torch/OS 6 and is a good trial to see if BerryBuzz is right for you. You can give it a whirl and see how you like it, then upgrade to the full-featured version like the rest of us :-)

• More information/download of BerryBuzz >>
• More information/download of BeBuzz free in BlackBerry App World >>

BerryBuzz (one of my all-time must have favorite BlackBerry apps) has just been updated to version 3.1.11. The new version includes updates for some popular apps as well as improved support for the Torch/OS 6. BerryBuzz now supports Google Voice, AP Mobile, Nimbuzz, the latest SocialScope, Trillian, Pingchat, Kik Messenger, Blaq, Pocket Informant, myKite and OS 6 social feeds. There is also a new search filter in the BerryBuzz interface to make finding apps a bit easier as well. BerryBuzz is a Crack Team favorite and definitely worth checking out. It sells for $5.95 in the CrackBerry App Store and a free trial is available. The upgrade to version 3.1.11 is free for all current BerryBuzz users.

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Having long been a user of BerryBuzz, I'm always glad to see when a new release is pushed out. This time we have version 3.0.66 now available. This version is maintenance release that adds new items to the list of options and fixes up some general bugs that were found through testing. Check out the list of changes:

• Added support for YouMail Visual Voicemail
• Added support for Tweetissimo
• Added support for crunchSMS
• Improved contact matching for incoming calls (fixes LED not working for some contacts)
• Fixed SocialScope support
• Fixed clearing of IM+ notifications
• Clear messages on first key activity' now applies to messages, not only e-mail/SMS
• Fixed activation not working via direct TCP/IP
• Fixed custom profiles being deleted on BerryBuzz deinstallation (OS 5.0 only) 

If you are new to BerryBuzz, you can grab the free trial that is available and give it a test drive. If you're already a BerryBuzz user, you can download the update now to make sure you are indeed running the latest version.

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BerryBuzz has received a major overhaul and is now available in the form of BerryBuzz 3.0. The new update has a load of action-packed features that make this the best version yet. I'm a big fan of this app, and the update adds a ton of welcome additions. BerryBuzz lets you totally customize your LED for messages, reminders, phone calls and now some 3rd party apps and contact alerts. Updates include:

• Major rework of the user interface (Includes option to black out all screens)
  
• Added support for more 3rd party apps like Twitter (RIM), TweetGenius, UberTwitter, SocialScope, OpenBeak, BeejiveIM, IM+, WhatsApp, Skype, MySpace, Viigo, ebay App, MeterBerry, instango
  
• Added contact LEDs that let you assign LED colors to calls/SMS/e-mails from specific contacts
  
• Added option to vibrate while ringing for all notifications
  
• Added 4 new colors and 12 new LED disco colors
  
• Added support for stacking 2 LED colors for even more color variations
  
• Added option to vibrate/play sound when call connected/disconnected

The ability to now add alerts for contacts, dual-colors for alerts, 3rd party app support and a backup/restore feature for settings make this a great app to have. The downside is that current BerryBuzz owners will have to cough up another $1.99 to get the upgrade, while new users can get it fresh for $5.99.

• More information and download of BerryBuzz 3.0 >>

Recently updated, BerryBuzz is on sale for 50% off today as our Deal of the Day and you can pick it up for just $2.97. BerryBuzz is a simple app that lets you customize your device LED and alerts for different apps on your device. Want blue for BBM? Purple for Facebook? Orange for AIM? You can do them all and even create custom colors. Set alerts for IM apps, the Gmail app, tasks, calendar, all your email addresses and more. New additions to version 2.2 include the ability to backup and restore settings to your media card. A free trial is available, but don't think on it too long as you'll want to get it at the sale price before the day is over.

• More information and download of BerryBuzz >>

BerryBuzz has been updated to version 2.2 and adds some cool new features. If you don't already know, BerryBuzz is a great app that allows you to fully customize your LED for various apps, letting you choose a different color for each alert (check out the video above for a full walkthrough). The latest version adds support for BerryWeather and the Gmail app as well as support for stopping notifications when messages have been marked opened via two-way sync/BES. The coolest feature is the ability to backup and restore your BerryBuzz settings to your media card - super handy when installing a new OS as you can get it back up and running with just a few clicks (maybe Bellshare was listening to our last podcast). The update is free for current users, or $5.95 for new users. Head to the CrackBerry App Store for more.

• More information and download of BerryBuzz 2.2 >>

** BerryBuzz is today's CrackBerry Deal of the Day - if you like it, you can grab it at half price! **

This is the first in what I hope will be a great resource for the CrackBerry readers. Each week I plan to take an application from A to Z and give a brief and hopefully useful overview/review. Sure you can look at pictures and read reviews all day long, but wouldn't you rather see it in action? I know when I go to pick up an app, I sometimes have specific questions about functions, options etc. and I want to see it live. So I hope to give you a broader look at some of the most popular and newest BlackBerry Apps through the power of video (and a fantastic narrative) as we go from A to Z. 

This week we will start off with what is one of my favorite apps for BlackBerry - BerryBuzz. I won't get into the details here and I'll let the video do the talking. 

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