Believe it or not, there was a time where I wasn't a theme addict. It used to be I preferred the standard look with just an array of different personal wallpapers. I've come a long way since then and one of the reasons why is because of theme developers like BB-Freaks. From releasing the first theme that supported the Torch 9850/60 to letting us view the day of the week on our home screen wallpaper they are at it again using their creativity and coding skills to release another quality theme for all you theme lovers to enjoy no matter which device you own. Analog Clock OS7 series by BB-Freaks is one of their latest creations to hit the market and offers a simplistic and minimalist design to help you all day long.

This theme features not only their signature custom silver icon set, which I find rather cute and offers a nice balance against the dark wallpapers and color scheme, but also, as the name implies, an analog clock that stays on the background to let you know what time it is. Now while it does not feature a minute hand (that's the style, nothing is missing), the animated hour hand refreshes every thirty minutes and remains on the home screen even if you switch wallpapers. Whatever your feelings about the lack of a full clock, you can't deny that it offers a pleasant and user-friendly interface and is simple yet functional. It comes in five lovely colors with matching highlights and focus icons and features a small top banner and warning symbols as new message notification icons.

Analog is a smooth, clean, and professional looking theme that offers a great look for your device while still retaining the functionality of OS 7. There are no battery drains to speak of and it's sure to please all of their loyal followers and theme fans alike by adding a little bit of flare to their display. Analog is compatible with BlackBerry 9300/30/50/60/70/80,9650, 9700/80/90, 9800/10/50/60, and 9900/30/81 devices running OS6 and higher for $1.99.

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Last week I told you about Fresco, the latest theme release by popular theme developer Pootermobile. Little did I realize he had a surprise up his sleeve. By that I mean Pootermobile has released his first OS7 compatible theme for select devices. With the help of two fellow theme developers, BBThemes and drkapprenticeDESIGNS, Pootermobile has seemlessly transitioned the best of the original Fresco to OS7 and the result is brilliant. All of the unique features that made Fresco what it is are there including the smooth looking transparent banner with dedicated weather slot (#19) and the intricately designed icon set.

Now that he's built his first OS7 theme I can't wait to see what he has in store for us next. Fresco is wallpaper friendly (though I prefer the default background), stylish, uses the default OS7 layout, and is compatible with BlackBerry 9350/60, 9790, and 9900/30 running OS7. This vibrant and refreshing theme can be yours for $1.99 in BlackBerry App World.

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Calling all theme lovers. If you're an OS7 owner and searching for another customized style for your device then look no further than iNEW7, the latest release by Walker Themes. Following up on his popular BEAT series, this is another outstanding design. It amazes me what theme developers have been able to accomplish without TB7. iNEW7 brings us one step closer with its sleek look and unique design.

Features

• Custom curved rectangle with illumine effect ICON SET
• Unique AM/PM display (set time to 12hours mode)
• MENU and PANEL background are transparent
• Wallpaper friendly
• Custom Battery & Custom Signal
• Clean, fast, functional, stylish and easy to use
• Homescreen status
• Support landscape mode
• All features on potrait mode work perfectly on landscape mode

As someone who is always on the prowl for the latest and greatest designs I must that after rocking this for the past week, iNEW7 is a must-have. At first glance you can't help but notice the custom icon set. They are pitch perfect and to me icons are a dealbreaker. While some may balk at how similar they appear to that other OS, just know that Walker Themes added their own personal touch to each and every one. This is first and foremost a BlackBerry theme and his little tweaks and shadows reflect that, including the transparent menus and light blue color scheme.

iNEW7 is a great looking theme that is clean, wallpaper friendly, and available for older devices as well so everyone can enjoy. It's compatible with BlackBerry 8350, 8520/30, 8900/10/80, 9300/30/50/60/70/80, 9630/50, 9700/80/88/90, 9800/10/50/60, and 9900/30/81 running OS5 and higher. At the time of this post iNEW7 is currently on sale for $1.99 (regularly $3.99) in BlackBerry App World.

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One of the things I love doing is going through BlackBerry App World and the forums week after week to find you guys the latest and greatest themes by all the wonderful and imaginative developers out there. One such discovery is by popular developer HedoneDesign, who is just one of many who've been able to provide all of us theme lovers with OS7 devices our daily fix. B7i is their brand new iPhone style theme so be sure to click on the break for more details.

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It's been a busy year so far for BerryGlowDesigns. First, they celebrate their 1-year anniversary, then they design an awesome CrackBerry PlayBook wallpaper and matching 99xx wallpaper, and now to thank everyone for their support they've gone and updated their popular Sharp!Ice and Sharp!Pink themes to v2.0. As such, the functionality is more intuitive on the premium versions, the UI's on both the free and premium versions were given a facelift, and minor glitches were corrected. What it boils down to is that BGD has revamped, rebuilt, and redesigned these elegant and beautiful creations to make them better than before.  

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First drkapprenticeDESIGNS wowed us with Mini_Banner. Then they released Mini Banner_Live with the help of @_Lucky45 which exploded in popularity in the forums. This time, they've outdone themselves with De_Nex7. You will be blown away by the level of customization and attention to detail for select OS6/OS7 devices considering the lack of TB7. While we patiently wait for its release, I must say that drkapprenticeDESIGNS shows that you don't always have to wait to get what you want. Be sure to click on the jump for more! 

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Hey folks welcome to another edition of our theme roundup. 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. I hope you enjoy this week's picks so be sure to click on the jump to check them out.

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Hey folks welcome to another edition of our theme roundup. 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. I 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 Minimo for 96/97x0 Bold series by Bluemax413.

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If you are a diehard theme lover then no doubt you've probably heard of Elecite. Known for their quality and creativity, the very first theme I ever downloaded on my BlackBerry Bold 9000 was Scenic. What I love is that you're not just getting a simple background and a few modified icons, but a design that completely overhauls and reworks the entire interface of your device. Vigorous is their latest creation and it brings the same impeccable craftsmanship they add to all their products. This theme gives you everything at your fingertips without the need for universal search.

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If you're an OS6 owner who's been anxious to get your hands on the sleek, simple and amazing Seven Point Five theme by BBThemes then rejoice, the wait is finally over! I've been rocking this theme on my BlackBerry Bold 9900 for awhile now and I have to say it is fantastic. OS6 owners will be delighted to know that just like its OS7 counterpart, it simplifies your home screen by placing everything in the top banner so that your favorite wallpapers take center stage. Not only that but it gives your device the look and feel of the BlackBerry PlayBook with the indicators, folders and icons of OS 2.0.

BBThemes has done an oustanding job with this one. One thing I am truly impressed with is how the icons and fonts are not small or cutoff in certain menus on my Bold. In addition, and I don't know how they were able to do this, but when you click on the home screen options icon on an OS6 device, the layout mimics the style of OS7 right down to the tiniest detail! Hands down this is an awesome theme that works flawlessly and smoothly.

New for v2.1

OS7 devices

• New folder UI to mirror OS2
• New tab UI in browser to mirror OS2
• other minor enhancements and icon changes

OS6 devices

• All the benfits of the OS7 version, now for OS6 devices
• All the menus themed to look like OS7 Media panels themed to look like OS7
• The ONLY theme to have menus mirror OS7

Seven Point Five is available for BlackBerry 9100/05, 9300/30/50/60/70, 9650/70, 9700/80/88/90, 9800, and 9900/30/81 running OS6 and higher including OS7 or OS7.1. I highly recommend it and, if you haven't already, be sure to check it out in BlackBerry App World for $.99. 

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Color is a good thing - especially when it comes to your BlackBerry. The stock home screen can become boring after a while, and even though you can change it up a bit with a fancy wallpaper, why not take it one step further? Seven - Blue is available now for the Bold 9900/9930 and Curve 9350/9360/9370 and can help spice up your visuals. This theme drops some blue on your screen including wallpaper and indicators. Features of Seven - Blue include:

• OS7 Icons
• PlayBook indicators
• Custom menu backgrounds
• Custom skinned calculator app
• Custom BLUETOOTH indicator. Turns BLUE when a bluetooth is connected to a device.

Contest: The theme sells for $0.99 in BlackBerry App World, but we have 25 copies to give away. To enter to win, just leave a single comment on this post. Please be sure you have a compatible device as listed above before entering. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight. 

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I've always hated that fact that there is such little screen space on my BlackBerry Bold 9900 between the icons and the top banner. It cramps things up quite a bit and totally limits the fun wallpapers you can use. Seven Point Five hopes to change all that by cleaning things up a bit. This simple theme takes the top banner and fits it all into one neat row, leaving plenty of space to sport your favorite wallpaper. Features include:

• Icons, folders and indicators mimic PlayBook OS2.0
• Media Player skinned to look like BBM Music
• Claculator and Compass skinned
• Small banner for great wallpaper viewing
• Skinned battery signal and wifi meters run throughout the theme
• lots of attention to detail, even the bridge indicator is from the PlayBook!

Seven Point Five is compatible with the Bold 9930/9900/9790 and Curve 9350/9360/9370 on OS7 or OS7.1. You can grab it for just $0.99 in BlackBerry App World.

Contest: We have 25 copies of Seven Point Five to give away. Just leave a single comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight. 

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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!

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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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Enter to win a free copy of Glass Silver OS7 Theme by BB-Freaks! Details below! 

Hey folks welcome to another edition of our theme roundup. Taking part in last week's CES2012 was a once in a lifetime experience that was both amazing and exhausting. However, that doesn't mean I'm too tired to rustle up another batch of awesome picks for you guys. 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 Glass Silver Default OS7 by BB-Freaks.

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