I just received this email from no-reply@upgrade.blackberry.com:
Bundle An upgrade of BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.7 is available. This upgrade includes optimizations and enhancements approved by your wireless service provider.
Note: If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, contact your administrator for more information about upgrading. is available for your device.
Go to http://www.blackberry.com/go/softwareupgrades to upgrade.
If you're a Storm owner and have opted in to receive notifications on OS updates (option you check off in Desktop Manager), expect to see one of these in your inbox. You'll want to follow the forum discussion and comments on this one though folks, as while this notification was sent out it doesn't quite seem to actually be available (and shouldn't this long-awaited update be coming via OTA?!). No worries - you can always grab the leaked version of OS4.7.0.75 if you can't wait.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Storm OS Upgrade Sorta "Officially" Available?!
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[ This is an official Smartphone Round Robin post! Every day you reply to an official Round Robin blog post or forum thread on CrackBerry.com, you automatically gain an entry ballot for a chance to win a BlackBerry Bold, Spare Bold Battery, and Case Mate Second Skin! If you somehow still don't know what this is all about, visit SmartphoneRoundRobin.com!! ]
OK CrackBerry Podcast listers... I know we've left ya without CrackBerry Podcast for a few weeks now (November was an insane month) but we're making up for it today with the first of two special edition Smartphone Round Robin Roundtable podcasts!
The editors of the Smartphone Experts websites, Casey, Rene, Jennifer, Dieter and I all came together to discuss three of the Smartphone Round Robin devices: The iPhone 3G, the Treo Pro, and the BlackBerry Bold!!! We had a lot of fun recording this roundtable discussion, and we hope you enjoy listening to it!
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Smartphone Round Robin Roundtable Podcast #1!!
Now Available in soft cover from Amazon.com ...
It's finally Here!!! I first dropped word of the "CrackBerry Book" in the blogs back in April and I'm happy to say that CRACKBERRY: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse is now available! You can pick it up in a soft cover from Amazon.com for $15.99, and E-Book versions are also available from BlackBerry Made Simple and ShopCrackBerry.com. From the Press Release:
Martin Trautschold teamed up with co-author Gary Mazo from the BlackBerry Made Simple Guides and with Kevin Michaluk, the founder and community editor of the largest BlackBerry user site -- CrackBerry.com. Some of the book's highlights include:
- Dozens of user stories that are just too funny or too sad to believe
- A unique 12 Step approach to curb your BlackBerry use
- Effective strategies for balancing life and work
- Tips on some BlackBerry features that can help you maintain a "Life Balance"
- "BlackBerry Confessions" from the authors and user from CrackBerry.com
- The "BlackBerry Quiz" to test your level of addiction
The book is a must-read for all those who use their BlackBerry smartphones just a little too much. According to Michaluk, "The book is part humor, part Freud and part 12-step recovery plan. We wanted to keep the read entertaining and light while at the same time addressing the ever-growing problem of BlackBerry overuse!"
For more information you can view the full Press Release and visit CrackBerryBook.com!
And seriously, if you don't know what to buy the BlackBerry Addict in your life this holiday season, this will make the perfect gift! Spread the word :-)
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Now Available... the Definitive BlackBerry Addiction Guide!!!!
I swear, these email pop-up apps -- PeeKaWho and Email Alerts -- have got to be two of the most frequently updated apps in the ShopCrackBerry store... but that's ok, as each update seems to usher in a host of new features and improvements...
If you're not already familiar with PeeKaWho, be sure to check out our CrackBerry Review. As for this latest version, 1.170, here are some of the highlights of what's new:
- HTML Preview in the popup. Previously this wasn't here. Caveats, if the email is an automated "spam" email w/ lots of table tags, it won't parse well. Most human composed HTML parse well.
- PeeKaLab (Think GoogleLab) where users can try out cool / edgy features. This version has LED Alerts / Concise Popup Text / PeeKaLight (using your BB as a flashlight).
- Option to Confirm Delete
- Option to change text size (In PeeKaLab Screen)
- After purchase, new users can use Auto Activate. Also, any new update after this, no need to reactivate.
- Mark as read from Popup
- Keyboard shortcuts
For more information on version 1.170 upgrades, click here. Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE having email popups on my BlackBerry? LIFE CHANGING. If you haven't given PeeKaWho a go yet, a free trial is available, which I suggest you check out. Purchase price is $10, which I think is cheap considering just how often this app gets used on your device once installed.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. PeeKaWho Gets An Update - Tons of New Features!
Update: Just found out pricing for the Rogers Curve 8900 will be $179.99 on a 3 Year Contract.
Update: Our buddy Treatz just sent us in some photos of the Curve 8900 "dummy" phone - now arriving at dealers! Two more photos after the jump. *
Remember that BlackBerry Curve 8900 soft launch excitement from last week? Well, we got an update from one our Rogers insiders on the situation late last night and the news is looking pretty good...
- The BlackBerry Curve 8900 passed Rogers certification this past Friday!
- Rogers is receiving the devices today/tomorrow to their warehouse (err.. yesterday/today as I type this)
- Dealer Bulletin should go out by the end of the week!
So it looks like maybe, just maybe, you will be able to put one of these beauties under your Christmas tree this year. Stay tuned for more as we hear it.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Update: Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8900 Getting Closer - Promo Pricing Set at $179.99 on 3yr Contract!
We'll be missing you Ted!! Our sympathy goes out to all of his friends and family....
Press Release
Rogers Communications mourns passing of Founder and CEO Ted Rogers
Visionary business icon, philanthropist, family man and proud Canadian TORONTO, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. announces the death of our colleague, leader and friend, Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers, the founder of the company, a visionary communications industry pioneer and an icon in Canadian business. He was 75.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Rogers Founder and CEO Ted Rogers Passes Away
Today marks the end of the Ebay charity auction for the handmade BlackBerry Storm Quilt and is also the last day where you can vote for your favorite winning entry in the What Would You Do for a BlackBerry Storm? Contest. Don't Miss Out!!
All proceeds from the BlackBerry Storm Quilt auction are going to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, so be sure to BID HIGH!!! For more photos and to see Heather's making of the quilt video, click here. Think you're the biggest BlackBerry Addict there is? Prove it! Win this auction! It's for a good cause and you'll be a CrackBerry Hero. And if willing, we'll feature the auction winner on the CrackBerry blogs once he/she takes delivery of the BlackBerry Storm quilt.
Please Note: The eBay auction lists shipping as to the United States only, but don't worry, we'll ship the quilt anywhere in the world free of charge (international bids accepted). And heck, since I'm the one shipping out the box, if the bidding gets impressively high I'll even pack in a few extra CrackBerry goodies. **
- Take Me to the BlackBerry Storm Quilt Auction >>
- I Want to Vote for my Favorite Storm Contest Winner >>
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Storm Quilt Auction & Contest Winner Voting Ends Today!
[ This is an official Smartphone Round Robin post! Every day you reply to an official Round Robin blog post or forum thread on CrackBerry.com, you automatically gain an entry ballot for a chance to win a BlackBerry Bold, Spare Bold Battery, and Case Mate Second Skin! If you somehow still don't know what this is all about, visit SmartphoneRoundRobin.com!! ]
Our Treo-loving gal Jennifer's time with my BlackBerry Bold has come to an end. The verdict? She loved it! Jennifer liked the Curve she used last year in the first Round Robin, and for her the Bold's brilliant display and overall speediness kicked it up a notch. Be sure to head on over to TreoCentral.com to read her full review!!!
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. TreoCentral's Final Take on the BlackBerry Bold
What do you look for in an assistant? Someone who works hard? How about a real go-getter? Someone who can easily adapt and enhance your company's policies and procedures? Oh I almost forgot; they can fetch you your latte post haste as well. I may have found someone to fill the position, meet BBAssistant. This application is brought you by HandRapid, who are also behind applications such as log2file and redialer.
Despite the BlackBerry being a small wonder, there's probably been a time or two when you said "huh, why can't I do..[insert issue here]. BBAssistant may prove to help with a few of those problems, as it seems to be a stew of features stirred into one application. These features include; creating a calendar entry when a call is disconnected or adding to an existing contact in your address book! Let's put this little keener to the test shall we?
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BBAssistant v0.7 - Your New "Yes" Man
Over these past few months we've constantly been upgrading our servers to keep up with the growth of the site, but every time we get things snappy we take yet another jump in traffic and we need to upgrade again. While we now have the blogs, media galleries and store running smooth, the influx of traffic caused by the launch of the BlackBerry Storm is causing the CrackBerry Forums to slow down when a lot of users are online at once.
We're working on it! More RAM is going into the forum servers today, which should help speed things up a bit immediately. Additional servers are already ordered and we're working on getting the infrastructure in place so we can continue to grow into the future without these sort of hiccups. It's a bitter sweet problem to have. WE THANK YOU for your patience!!
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Re: Forum Slowness - We're Working On It!!!