Like Slacker Radio? So do we. While slacker offers their basic free version to everyone, there is nothing like having on-demand access to Slacker’s whole music library in addition to ad-free
customizable radio. Not forgetting the many other great features
Slacker offers:

• Search and listen to specific songs or albums
• Cache radio stations, albums and playlists to your smartphone so you can listen without a connection (better battery life, no data usage and uninterrupted playback)
• Create playlists by typing in songs or by adding them while you listen to Slacker Radio stations and even share them with others.
• View and listen to real-time "top 50" charts for all Slacker genres based on listener and Slacker DJ interaction
• Listen to an artist-specific station that will only play songs from a specific artist or band (i.e. Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix etc..)

The Slacker Premium Radio service does cost $9.99/mnth but -- we like you guys and luckily, Slacker likes us. That said; they've given us 5 3-month subscriptions to give away to some lucky readers. Drop a comment on this post, we'll pick 5 of you all at a later time as winners. In the meantime, check out the Slacker website to download their free version.

Slacker today launched Slacker Premium Radio, a new service that provides on-demand access to the Slacker music library. Slacker Premium is available today via the BlackBerry app and other platforms as well. With the launch of Slacker Premium Radio, Slacker becomes the first music service to deliver three complementary tiers. Slacker Premium enables listeners to search and play specific songs and albums from the Slacker library. Users can also access top songs and artists from each of the Slacker stations. Slacker is available free for BlackBerry Smartphones and a premium version is also available. Hit the link below for more and keep reading for the full press release.

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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.

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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It's that spooky time of year again and with that Slacker Radio has dug deep to bring up the best music selection for Halloween. Whether you need some Halloween music to get the party started or just wanna hear some spooky classics, Slacker radio has you covered. The Halloween channel can be found under "seasonal" when logging into Slacker via mobile device or desktop. Remember, Slacker is available on your BlackBerry for free with the upgraded services starting at only $4.99/mnth.

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If you've snagged a new BlackBerry Torch you've surely seen that Slacker radio comes pre-installed and ready to rock on BlackBerry 6. But if you weren't quite sure about shelling out for a premium subscription, here's your chance to win one. Slacker is probably the best know streaming radio app for BlackBerry and with the great features and updates, it's no secret why. The app is 100% free, and lets you take your music with you on the go with a great UI, ability to cache stations and other great features.

Contest: We have some Slacker Radio Plus subscriptions up for grabs. There are 5 three-month and 5 one-year subscriptions that will go to a few lucky winners. Just leave a single comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PDT.

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Slacker Radio announced today that they have added a standalone ABC News station to their already extensive lineup. The channel is available by itself, or you can choose to add "top of the hour" updates to any Slacker channel. The ABC News station is available within Slacker under the "News" category or by visiting slacker.com/ABCNews from a web browser. Headline News updates for music stations can be activated from from your Slacker account or by selecting "Fine Tune" while listening to any station on the Slacker web application. Check out the full press release after the jump.

• More information/download of Slacker Radio for BlackBerry >> 

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Review of Slacker Radio for BlackBerry Smartphones

For me discovering Slacker was like discovering a gem amongst the plethora of blackberry apps available via download from the BB App World store. Sure there are plenty of music apps out there, but there is no other app worth coining with the phrase "radio on demand." And even though that term seems like a contradiction in the sense of what traditional FM radio is about, Slacker has gone to great lengths in providing a true ‘variety of music' experience while giving the listener the maximum control over their preferences and tastes.

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Slacker Radio just keeps on trucking. Recently released version 3.0 brought in some new users, and with support in Canada, things just keep building. Slacker is probably the best know streaming radio app for BlackBerry, and with the great features and updates, its no secret why. If you haven't checked out Slacker in the past, you are truly missing out. The app is 100% free, and lets you take your music with you on the go, with a great UI, ability to cache stations and other great features.

Contest: We have some Slacker premium subscriptions up for grabs. There are 5 three-month and 3 one-year subscriptions that will go to a few lucky winners. Just leave a single comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PDT. 

• More information and download of Slacker >>

Next up in our string of CrackBerry Turns 3 Years Old Birthday Contests our friends at Slacker have hooked us up with some awesome prizes.  We have 10 1-Year subscriptions and 15 3-month subscriptions to giveaway. To enter into this one, just leave a single comment to this blog post. Entry ends Sunday, March 7th at Midnight PST.

If you're not familiar with Slacker Radio Plus, it takes the free Slacker streaming radio experience and makes it much better by offering:

• No Audio or Banner Ads
• Unlimited Song Skips
• Complete Lyrics
• Unlimited Song Requests
• Mobile Station Caching

An annual subscription to the service is $3.99 per month (billed annually at $47.88) or you can go month to month for $4.99. For more details on Slacker Radio Plus visit slacker.com/radio and for more details on Slacker for BlackBerry click here. Gooood luck!!

We officially started CES yesterday, and after spending the whole day on the show floor I am officially on overload with all the things to see and do. We have plenty of videos and news on the way from our entire team here in Vegas, but I did come across a few things today that are worth mentioning, so I'm going to quickly touch on them here to give you a heads up on some exciting developments. Hit the jump for some notable announcements, and stay tuned for more BlackBerry news from CES 2010 in Las Vegas.

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Slacker Personal Radio is getting geared up for the holiday season with some great offers for those who are looking to pick it up for friends and family. Right now you order a Slacker radio plus gift certificates to give away to friends and family members. The breakdown looks like this:

• 12-Month Subscription for $47.88 (Includes 10 free 1-month subscriptions to share)
• 3-Month Subscription for $14.97
• 1-Month Subscription for $4.99

Whoever you send them to will get a customized gift email from you with a gift code they'll redeem for all of the features of Slacker Radio Plus. They'll get unlimited song skips, ad-free listening, complete song lyrics and more. Personally, I'd love to get a gift like this for the holidays but alas, Slacker Radio is still working on their Canadian offerings which we are hearing will be worked sometime next year.

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It is good to be a BlackBerry user these days. Developers are embracing the platform and options exist today that didn't just a year ago. One of my favorite programs over these past few months has been Slacker Internet radio. Since I cancelled my satellite radio subscription, I have been using Slacker almost exclusively as a way to keep my music fresh and varied.

A few weeks ago, Adam let us know that Pandora Internet Radio (which had long been a favorite when I would stream music from my PC or Mac) was now available for the BlackBerry. Sadly, being a T-Mobile subscriber this wasn't available for us...yet. Just last week, a new update made Pandora available for T-Mobile customers (and, I presume, most others) in the US.

So, what do we do now? Which is the king of Internet radio for the BlackBerry? I did a full comparison and have my thoughts on the matter below.

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