Back in January we caught wind of a beta application called Peep It which allowed you to easily read messages without having them show as being read through BlackBerry Messenger. It appears as though the beta went well, some good feedback was received and the folks over at Epic Applications have released the application for your purchasing pleasure in App World.

The concept behind Peep It is quite simple, it allows you to read your BlackBerry Messenger messages without the status of the message changing from "D" to "R". Sure, this isn't useful to everyone, and some think it defeats the purpose of BBM as a whole, don't you ever find yourself wanting to read something and not respond right away?  

Peep It is the quickest and easiest way to view your BBM chat histories on your phone. With one click access to view and delete your chats, Peep It makes managing your history easy.

A device running OS 5 or higher is required for the use of this application and reading and responding to your messages is a breeze. Simply launch the application and read your messages -- if you want to reply directly to a message you are reading you can press the menu key and then click launch BBM and it will open right into the conversation for you. If you would like to be able to read your messages without the other party knowing you have done so be sure to hit the link below and grab a copy for yourself today. The application will run you $2.99 but there is a free trial available as well, but that is a small price to pay to end the headaches of "why are you ignoring me" and any other upset comments.

More information / purchase of Peep It 

Contest: The fine folks of Epic Applications have given us 25 copies of Peep It to giveaway to you, our favorite readers. Entering is simple, just leave a comment on this post and you are good to go. Contest ends Sunday at Midnight PST. 

Ever find yourself wanting to read a message on BlackBerry Messenger but either don't have the time to reply, or you just want to know what was said without feeling obligated to reply? Well one of the greatest evils about BlackBerry Messenger is that it shows when a message has been delivered and then once it has been read it changes to "R" -- that was the case until now. Peep It, a new application that is currently in beta in the CrackBerry forums, allows you to read the messages without having them mark as read. The application will require your device to be running OS 5 or above and you do need to enable 'save chat history' in your BBM options for it to do its job.

You will read your messages through the external application and replying is quite simple -- all you have to do is press the Menu key, launch BBM and it will bring you right into the conversation, marking the message as read. Currently the folks at Epic Applications are seeking feedback on the application,so hit the link below, try it out and be sure to let them know how things go for you!

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Last month Word Farm made its way over to the BlackBerry world from Android, and the developers were so excited they wanted to run a contest. What better way to try out a new game than for free, right? For those unfamiliar with Word Farm it is a word based game in which you need to connect various letters in an attempt to spell as many words as possible within the one minute game time. The game grows rather addicting, rather quickly, so be sure to enter below for your chance to win a free copy for yourself.

Contest: Epic Applications has been kind enough to give us 100 coupon codes to give away to our readers, and entering is simple. Leave a comment on this post letting us know you want to win, and 100 of you will be selected. One entry per person, contest ends Sunday at midnight PST. Good luck! 

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A while back we posted on Epic Applications' new game, Humans vs Aliens. It is a very fun game, that seems to take full advantage of the current BlackBerry capabilities. The gameplay is very smooth, and I seem to find myself playing it for hours on end. In this update, they have made the following changes:

• Support for 85xx and 93xx (320x240 screens)
• Significantly improved graphics for all phones
  
• Improved memory usage for even smoother running(it’s already one of the smoothest games out)
• Various other bug fixes

You can pick up Humans vs Aliens on sale at the CrackBerry App Store. Normally $5.99, they have cut the price to $.0.99 for a limited time. It is available for the Bold 9650, Bold 9700, Bold 9780, Curve 8330, Curve 8350i, Curve 8520, Curve 8530, Curve 8900, Curve 8910, Curve 8930, Curve 8980, Curve 9300 3G, Curve 9330 3G, Storm 9500, Storm 9530/9530T, Storm2 9550/9520, Torch 9800, Tour 9630.

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Humans vs Aliens free trial

New from Epic Applications is a very cool game, Humans vs Aliens. For some of you who play games on other mobile platforms, this game may seem a bit familiar to you, but is also quite different. The point of the game is just what the name would suggest, guiding your humans to protect the earth from the alien invaders. Throughout the game you will see a number of different obejects such as pitchfork armed farmers, army personel, and many more. The game is definitely a great time waster, and sure to provide hours of fun.

Overall, Humans vs Aliens is one of the best games I have seen on the BlackBerry platform. It's smooth graphics and freedom from lag make this one a great buy. It is available for the 8900, Storm, Tour, Bold, and Torch devices. You can pick it up at BlackBerry App World for $3.99.

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Derek let us know that now through Friday, Epic Applications is running a sale on all of their great apps and games. You can get some great buys, and pick up loads of good stuff for your BlackBerry, for just $0.99. The sale includes:

• Home to Phone - revolutionary app to instantly send links from your desktop to your phone
  
• Wallpaper Wizard - create colorful collages from your images right on your phone and rotate between them
  
• Word Shuffle 2 - crowd pleasing word game that puts your spelling skills to the test
  
• Pipe Dreams 2 - the classic pipe fitting game
  
• Ultimate Lock - the ultimate lock screen app for your BlackBerry
  

Best-sellers, Druglord Wars 2 and Call Blocker Professional, are also on sale for $1.99 this week. You can check out all of them from the link below. Get on it while the gettin' is good!

• Check out all Epic Applications in the CrackBerry App Store >>

I have been testing Home to Phone for the past couple weeks, and have to say it is one of the most useful BlackBerry applications I have come across. Like Android's Chrome to Phone, Home to Phone lets you share web pages to and from your BlackBerry device and desktop browser (Firefox plugin, Chrome beta, or Windows application).

Setting up Home to Phone is simple and easy. It can be done in about 5 minutes. After installing the BlackBerry Home to Phone application, you will need to install the Firefox plugin on your PC. Once both are installed, you will have to set a passcode for authorization on both the device, and the plugin.

Once you are all setup, the fun begins. Remember, Home to Phone allows you to share web pages from both PC to BlackBerry, and BlackBerry to PC. When sending a web page from your PC, the page automatically opens on your BlackBerry, and is almost instant. Another great feature is the ability to send phone numbers, which arrive in your inbox and are clickable, quickly connecting the call.

Overall, Home to Phone is one of the best BlackBerry applications I have used. I use it dozens of times per day and it works without any bugs whatsoever. Personally, throughout my busy day, there are countless situations where this comes in handy. The application is available on all BlackBerry models running OS 5 and up, but really shines on the new BlackBerry 6 webkit browser. You can pick it up at the CrackBerry App Store for the introductary price of $2.99.

• More information and download of Home to Phone >>

Druglord Wars has been a long time favorite around here and now Epic Applications has moved the game to the next level. Druglord Wars 2 released yesterday, adds a whole new outlook on the game from the original. New features, new levels and a new scoring system are just a start.

• Entirely new turn-based fighting system allows you to utilize unique strategies during fights you encounter along your journey
• A hospital to allow you to recover health, extending your path to greatness
• Armor to protect you during fights and let you get that last hit in
• 6 new locations to visit, including international destinations for your worldwide empire
• Drug values counted towards your high scores to help you top the global high score board, already with over 60,000 scores for you to compete against  

With these updates and the previous updates, which added to the UI and graphical experience of Druglord Wars the game has turned out to be one of the best cases of what a developer can do with the resources available. The end result, a beautifully designed and entertaining game for BlackBerry.

• Purchase And Download Druglord Wars 2 On Sale For Only $2.99 Until April 15th>>

The guys at Epic Applications and JMal/AHaz Designs have teamed up for a huge give away of their just updated software. 100 winners will get a copy of BeDroid, along with a copy of Ultimate Lock.  BeDroid brings an Android feel to your BlackBerry, with its replica icons, meters, status bar, and wallpaper. It also features a tab that holds 16 additional icons, making its homescreen one of the most fully featured to date. You can pick up BeDroid at the CrackBerry App Store for $4.99 in multiple versions, and is available for most BlackBerry devices.

Ultimate Lock is the perfect complement to the BeDroid theme (or any theme) as it replicas the Android 2.1 lock screen. The lock screen displays notifications for a variety of apps including BBM, SMS, email, multiple Twitter apps, Facebook, IM+, Beejive, and Whats App. Ultimate Lock is one of the most useful utilities out there and is on sale for $3.99 at the CrackBerry App Store. There is also a 3 day trial available.

Contest: We have 100 copies of BeDroid and 100 copies of Ultimate Lock to give to 100 winners (thats a lot of hundreds - but really its 100 total winners). Each winner will get one copy of each app. Just leave a comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at Midnight PST. Please only leave one comment, multiple entries wont count.

• More information and download of BeDroid>>
• More information and download of Ultimate Lock>>

If you happen to follow @epicapps on Twitter you may have already had a look at Ultimate lock. Maybe you even got in on the sneak peek testing. If not though, now is your chance to grab it. The list of features here goes well beyond just locking your device and takes security with functionality to a whole other level.

Features:

• BBM, SMS and Email notifications (even see senders name for SMS and Email!)
• Switch between any two profiles with the swipe of a finger
• Secure your device with a keycode required to unlock
• Prevent against tampering by locking the device out after too many failed attempts
• Fully customize screen with custom backgrounds, font colors and icon colors
• Lock on call, on device start, on lock key, or after a timeout
• Allow emergency calls to any number while locked
• Reset LED notifications (even from BeBuzz!) without having to unlock
• Entirely, 100% original custom graphics from Wayne at WJD Designs

Right now, until February 28th you can grab ultimate lock for only $3.99 from the Shop CrackBerry store. A small price to pay for such a great app looking and working. One current issue however is with OS 5.0.0.464. The lock key function does not work correctly in conjunction with ultimate unlock so if you are hanging onto the OS keep that in mind

• Purchase And Download Ultimate Lock For Only $3.99 Today>>

After having won the CrackBerry award for best game of 2009 and sitting in the top downloads of BlackBerry App World for a while. There is no doubt that Druglord Wars is a fan favorite and hugely popular game among BlackBerry users everywhere. In celebration of winning the CrackBerry Best of 2009 award, Epic Applications has reduced the price of Druglord wars to just $1.49 from now up until January 14th. That's over 70% off of the original price. Big thanks to Epic applications for the sale.

We here at CrackBerry also want to send birthday wishes out to Laura (Epic Applications founder Derek's girlfriend) who also helps out and well ... lets Derek live despite his obvious BlackBerry and gaming addictions. Happy birthday Laura!

• Grab Druglord Wars Today For Only $1.49>>