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 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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If you're looking for a well crafted BlackBerry theme that's easy on the eyes, you need to check out Stitch by Pootermobile. Appropriately named, Stitch features details throughout that make this theme look and feel as though it was hand-made just for you. The minimalistic homescreen features a weather slot and dock of 3 mini-icons that are user defined. It looks very smooth as the icons sit on ribbons, laid against leather banners. Though the wallpaper is customizable, I really like the texture Pootermobile has chosen. It's subtle and classy, and the white icons really contrast well against it.

Compatible with most BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5.0-6.0, you can grab Stitch absolutely free in BlackBerry App World! If you download it, be sure to leave a review as thanks for the awesome new look on your BlackBerry. You can check out Stitch and the rest of Pootermobile's themes at the links below.

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Theme developer BB-Freaks loves sharing their latest and greatest creations with you guys. They've let us know that this month marks their two year anniversary. As a huge thank you to all their fans and to celebrate this important milestone they've decided to release, drum roll please, a FREE theme. Click on the jump for more details. 

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A couple of interesting additions popped up in BlackBerry App World this week: categories for Ringtones and BlackBerry 7 themes. While there has always been a theme section, and there have been several themes for BB7 devices found in App World, until now they were not recognized in their own category. Now when you open App World on your BB7 device, you can see the Theme section and presumably find all sorts of free and paid themes for your BlackBerry. Does this mean that we are one step closer to Theme Builder being updated for Blackberry 7 devices? As soon as we know, you'll know.

In the new Ringtone section of BlackBerry App World, you can find hundreds of ringtones in all sorts of genres, brought to App World by a company named Spintones. The majority of the ringtones are $2.99, with a few packs priced a bit higher. At this time, the ringtones are only available in Canada and the United States, but word has it that more countries will have access in the near future. The compatible device list seems to be pretty short, though the minimum OS is listed at 5.0, and there doesn't seem to be a way to preview the ringtone before purchasing. There are also specific rules stating that each ringtone can only be installed on one BlackBerry device, so if you switch devices you have to repurchase the ringtones. Also, you can only re-install the ringtones you purchase up to 2 times within 72 hours of the initial installation on the original device.

While the new ringtone gallery isn't going to interest everyone, I'm sure there is a market for it, and it does seem they have a pretty varied selection of ringtones available. No word on whether you will be able to upload your own ringtones at any time in the future, though I'm guessing it's not going to be an option as there would likely be a lot of legal/copyright issues to deal with at that point. Don't forget, if you're looking for free ringtones, CrackBerry has a huge free ringtone gallery that's just a click away. (If you've never downloaded ringtones from our gallery before, make sure you scroll down the page at the link below and read the instructions.)

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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!)

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Football fanatics! You know what’s on next weekend- Super Bowl XLVI (that’s 46 for you non-roman numeral reading folk)! By now, you should have made your plans already. Hopefully you’ve made friends with the guy at work with the 65 inch TV at home. Or maybe you’re the one with a big TV who is suddenly popular. It’s a day jam-packed with tailgate parties, unhealthy food eating, crazy commercials and an entertaining half time show. Okay, there’s a hopefully amazing football game in there, as well. Before you plaster on the face paint, set up your BlackBerry smartphone and PlayBook for game day. Regardless if you’re rooting for the New England Patriots or New York Giants, we’ve got you covered. After the jump you can get into the game with quick access to apps, themes and wallpapers.

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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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If you're a fan of FREE themes, have a favorite color, and own a BlackBerry device with OS 6 or OS 7 then you'll definitely have to check out the new Basic OS7 Series by BB-Freaks. Once again they've come up with an amazing theme that is available in seven different bright eye popping colors that are also wallpaper friendly. Compatible with all devices running OS 6 and OS 7 (Curve 9350/60/70, Bold 9900/30, Torch 9810/50/60) be sure to head on over to BlackBerry App World and pick up your favorite and start enjoying this clean and simple theme today.

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Searching for a theme can be a daunting task. Do you go for professional, do you go for one with a unique look, or do you go for one that pays attention to detail and customization? As a theme addict it's a no brainer that I'll go for them all. Well for those of you looking for some guidance and own a BlackBerry Torch 9800, I have some great news for you. Theme developer Akash Barmecha of Global Torch Themes let us know that for the rest of this month, theme enthusiasts can pick up one of their many amazing designs for free in the CrackBerry Store. That means you have your pick of 44 awesome themes to choose from made exclusively for the Torch 9800. So what are you waiting for Torch owners, click on the link below and find the theme that's right for you today.

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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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Hey folks welcome to another edition of the theme roundup. I know a few of you have been requesting to see some OS7 themes in the roundup so I managed to rustle up a couple for you. While there's no contest this week be sure to click on the jump to check out this week's picks. 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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Happy New Year theme lovers! Welcome to the first theme roundup of 2012. For all you theme junkies out there be sure to browse through our forums which are loaded with some great stuff by all the hard working developers out there. While there's no contest this time be sure to click on the jump to check out this week's picks. 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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Pootermobile is back with a delightful new BlackBerry theme, aptly named D-light. As always, he has left no detail unattended, packing in lots of great features that will please even the pickiest of theme connoisseurs. The home screen starts out with a side dock of customizable text icons, cleverly styled with a transparent background so your wallpaper will shine through. To the right of this is the weather/OCD slot, cozy and out of the way yet perfectly accessible. On the far right is the clock, tucked away a bit, and your date and meters. The app screen icons are colorful yet small, providing a clean look against the textured background. The color scheme throughout is black and grey with orange highlights, an awesome choice for any occasion.

D-light is a solid theme that you can be proud to own for your BlackBerry 8330/50i, 8520/30, 9000, 9100/05, 9300/30, 95xx, 9650/70, and 9800. You can buy it today for $3.99 at the link below.

Contest: Pootermobile has given us 40 copies of D-light to pass on to our readers, so 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.

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