CrackBerry's Do It Yourself Guide to Creating Themes for BlackBerry 7 Smartphones! Until last week we didn't even have so much of a glimpse as to what would become of themes on BlackBerry 7 devices. With the release of Deck The Halls however, we finally saw that it is indeed possible to create themes for these BlackBerry 7 phones. Some vigilant forums members have found a way (...
The FIRST theme available for the BlackBerry Bold 9930/9900!! As we know it, RIM hasn't made BlackBerry Theme Studio available for BlackBerry 7 devices but that hasn't stopped the folks from Magmic from creating what is most certainly the first commercially available BlackBerry 7 theme for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9930. Falling right into the holiday season, it was only fitting...
ProThemeDesigns is fairly new to the theme creating community but they already have a good number of themes available. Today, the have announced another two themes to add to their growing list - Tickle me Pink and Candy Apple. Both themes feature a minimalist home screen, custom colors, customizable app order and much more. You can check out both themes on sale now for just $0.99....
Welcome back to this week's roundup folks. I don't know about you but I'm stuffed from all the turkey during Thanksgiving here in the US. Hope those of you who celebrated had a wonderful extended holiday weekend. Now back to the good stuff and this week's picks. While there's no contest this week, our holiday edition is just around the corner so stayed tuned. If you developed a theme...
The holidays are just around the corner and it's the perfect time to add a wintery design to your BlackBerry theme arsenal. Awhile back, we told you about a premium theme called Naturize by BerryGlowDesigns. This time around they've decided to give their popular summer theme a winter facelift and the result is gorgeous. Naturize: Winter Dream HD still retains the OS 7 icons and the...
Enter to win 50 copies of Happy Flowers by BB-Freaks! Details below! Hey folks welcome to another edition of the BlackBerry theme roundup. I'm getting ready to gobble up some delicious turkey this weekend. Before I go, I hope you all enjoy this weeks picks. Click on the jump to check them out and enter to win a free copy of Happy Flowers by BB-Freaks! If you developed a theme you...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner for those of us in the US. So as we give thanks for all that we hold dear (Friends, Family, Health) let us also shower appreciation upon our BlackBerry devices with a holiday theme to show around the dinner table. Thanksgiving Glow by BBmagic features BlackBerry 7 icons, an HD background with a pumpkin indicator for all your incoming messages and...
Enter to win a free copy of Shopping in Paris by ale7714 Designs! Details below! Hey folks, welcome to another week of our BlackBerry 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...
Enter to win a free copy of Viva by MMMOOO! Details below! Welcome back folks 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. In the meantime, click...
Trying to find a theme can be a difficult task. I tend to look for the ones that offer more than just the same wallpaper and icons. So when I saw MetroUI by Bbt Designs I was blown away. Since I've been rocking it on my 9800 a couple of people pulled me aside to take a closer look. MetroUI comes in two versions, one with stock OS 7 icons and one with custom icons and both are absolutely...
In a CIO.com interview with RIM's new VP of Developer Relations, Alec Saunders, Alec provided an update on the status of BlackBerry 7 support in the BlackBerry Theme Studio tools. From CIO: Another interesting tidbit for BlackBerry developers: Though a compatibility issue with the new "Liquid Graphics" engine in the BlackBerry 7 OS has kept RIM from releasing BlackBerry Theme...
We have 50 copies of Crazy Colors Abstract by BB-Freaks to give away, keep reading for details! Hey folks welcome to another edition of the BlackBerry theme roundup. Hope you all enjoyed your Halloween and had fun sending in your entries for our costume contest. It's a brand new month so what better way to start it off than with a brand new theme. If you developed a theme you...
Well, Pootermobile has done it again, releasing yet another incredible theme that you are not going to want to miss. This latest edition to the World of Pootermobile is named Flo, and she is beautiful! Featuring one of my favorite color combinations, dark red and grey, your screen will take on an air of sophistication that it's not experienced before. Don't like the red wallpaper? Not...
Yesterday we posted a Halloween theme for those of you not looking for something scary. Today, we have one from BBMagic for those of you that want something spooky to wear on your BlackBerry to celebrate the holiday. Animated Halloween Reaper features custom Halloween icons mixed with orange BlackBerry 7 icons, an animated reaper wallpaper, and orange fonts with matching battery and...
Enter to win a free copy of Inque or Pinque by BerryGlowDesigns Hey folks, welcome to another edition of our BlackBerry Theme Roundup. It's been a busy week here with all the news from DEVCON 2011 so be sure to stay tuned to the front page for more coverage. If you have a theme you'd like to share or see featured in the contest or found a really great one then be sure to send it...
Looking for a Halloween theme that won't scare the crap out of you every time you look at your BlackBerry? Check out Sweet Spooky Halloween theme by ale7714 Designs. A muted purple background features little ghosts, and your home screen holds tons of cute details including a little witch sitting on a pumpkin, a black cat, cute bats, and the moon and stars. BlackBerry 7 icons are tinted...
As most of you know, the tools needed to make themes available on BlackBerry 7 equipped devices are not available as of yet, nor were they released at DevCon this year as many theme developers had hoped. Alec Saunders, VP of Developer Relations and Ecosystem Development at RIM took the time to explain a portion of why, when questioned by a familiar name to CrackBerry members -- @...
Possibly one of the cutest themes I have ever seen, Super Pipa by MMMOOO is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a playful touch to your BlackBerry. Crafted with the quality you know and love from this seasoned developer, the adorable details in this theme will make you happy. You'll notice that little Super Pipa is a monkey, dressed in a superhero costume. He's posed in a...
Back when the BlackBerry PlayBook first launched the question of themes and customizations came up and while the answer to the question "Will the PlayBook be skinnable?" was never really dismissed -- it was never taken seriously either. It only garnered a response that when broken down equated to if the demand is there, it might eventually be considered as an option. Well, that never...
ProThemeDesigns is brand new on the theme scene, and was created with one purpose: the creation of slick, stream lined themes for all BlackBerry users. Since its creation, ProThemeDesigns has launched its first 3 themes on App World and Mobihand - PurpleHaze, SilverTide and SilverTide w/BB7 Icons. All 3 of these themes are designed with the professional BlackBerry user in mind. No crazy...
Hedone Design knocks it out of the park again with their latest theme, Carbon. Featuring all of the style and class you expect from this developer combined with ultra-functionality, you're not only buying a theme, you're investing in a piece of art. Carbon fiber backgrounds are the perfect setting for the orange, gray, and blue splashes of color, making important features pop. Two home...
Enter to win a free copy of Witch at Halloween night by siMpLe dEsiGN! Details below! It's October folks and that can only mean one thing, another edition of our Halloween Theme Roundup! Now I've scoured the forums, App World and the CrackBerry Store to bring you some great themes to make sure your device is all dressed up to get you in the Halloween spirit. Next week we'll bring...
Calling all Xbox Live users! This is your theme (and anyone else who likes simple yet highly functional themes). The team over at Smarter Themes have come up with a fantastic theme inspired by the as yet to be released Xbox Live dashboard update. Live features a subtle green and grey color scheme and has three pages of apps right on your homescreen without all the clutter. The first...
Today marks the first day of October, which most of us know is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and what better way to show some support for those who suffer than a great free theme for your BlackBerry? Forums member JavaBrat has created a great theme, ThinkPink, and has offered it up for free for BlackBerry users to show their support. So, whether one of your family members has...
Enter to win a free copy of Purple Damask by ale7714 Designs! Details below! Hey everyone, welcome back to the BlackBerry Theme Roundup! If you have developed a theme you want to share or be featured in the contest, or if you just see a really good one out there somewhere, send it in! Send an email to themeroundup[at]crackberry.com for consideration. In the meantime, check out this...