Foursquare for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.5.1 which includes several bug fixes. So if you had any issues with this app before and stopped using it, it’s a good time to get back and you’ll have a better experience checking in to your favorite places.

Fixes included in v3.5.1 are:

• Fix to venue screen "switch focus" issue when transitioning from partial to full load of the venue and it’s details.
• Fix to list/delete specific to user adding and quickly deleting a list.
• Update to list items styling so the background is consistently light grey rather than white.
• Improved performance on friend management screen when there exists 100+ friend requests.
• Fix scroll issue with venue history list.
• And lots more quick fixes

> > More information/download foursquare for BlackBerry

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Along with the release of BlackBerry OS 7.1, RIM has officially released the BlackBerry Messenger version 6.1.0.49.

This new version includes following new features.

• Support for Animated Avatars – display pictures can now be animated!
• Enjoy a new selection of Emoticons
• Double the space to update your Personal Messages
• Customize the colour of chat bubbles for your contacts
• Simpler display picture update from the camera app – snap a picture and display it on BBM right away

You should be receiving the update notification in the App World or visit blackberry.com/bbm to get the latest version of BlackBerry Messenger.

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App Locker is a security application that provides a feature to lock any Build-In or Third Party application. Besides that, it also enables you to hide your files to protect your privacy.

With App Locker, all of your applications that include Facebook, BBM, Message, and or any build-in and third party application can be locked.

Moreover, you are able to hide any folder, picture, movie or song in your BlackBerry device to prevent unauthorized access.

To make you more convenient, App Locker is designed with 3 Lock Options for you to select which lock option suits you. It includes Lock Immediately, Lock After Backlight Off and Lock After Device Lock.

App Locker Full Features:
1) Lock any Build In or Third Party application on your device automatically.
2) Allow you to hide folders, images, movies or songs to protect your privacy.
3) Automatically Lock/Protect your BlackBerry applications even after restart.
4) Disable/Enable feature is available.
4) Keep your privacy and security.
5) High level password protection.
6) User friendly

The App Locker is priced at $4.99 however it’s on 40% sale for a limited time and you can get it from App Store for $2.99.

>> More info/download App Locker for BlackBerry

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Music Store 1.1 for BlackBerry is available in the Beta Zone.

Music Store for BlackBerry allows you to discover and buy music directly from your device and have your new music integrated into your media library for convenient playback. You can even pull up your new tunes from universal search. Easily share song or album recommendations with your contacts through BBM, email, SMS, Facebook, and Twitter, right from the app.

Features of Music Store 1.1

• The Music Store powered by 7digital/Zdigital offers over 13 million songs, and tracks are available at prices starting as low as $0.79 with bitrates up to 320 kbps (DRM free).
• Music Store content is stored in the cloud via your 7Digital/Zdigital music locker for easy portability across devices and to help against accidental loss.
• Browse by top songs, top albums, new releases, and genres by artist or album
• Preview a 30-second sample before you buy
• Choose from multiple content delivery options – Over The Air (OTA) and Wi-Fi 
• Tell friends about your favorites via BBM, email, SMS, Socials Feeds, Facebook, and Twitter
• Bookmark a song and come back to it whenever you’re ready for a preview or download
• Integrated with BlackBerry smartphone features and functions, including Universal Search and Media Library
• Use promotional voucher codes to get free tracks or discounts

It is supported on BlackBerry OS 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 with some known issues for 7.0 OS, but feel free to give it a shot if are beta zone member and see this app on your eligible program list.

You can join the BlackBerry Music Store 1.1 beta program to download and test

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RIM has released Mobile Conferencing 3.0 in Beta Zone, available for users in North America and the UK. BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing automatically finds conference call numbers and codes in your calendar appointments and creates a simple "Join Now" button. When you set up meetings, you can add your conference call information to your calendar invitation with one easy click. BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing works with most leading audio conference systems.

New Features in 3.0:

Conference Call Recognition in the UK
BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing automatically finds conference information for moderators and participants in the UK. When the meeting contains many conference phone numbers because attendees in are different countries, an appropriate number is chosen for your location.

App Icon
After downloading the app, there’s an icon on the home screen to let you view video demos of key features, share the app with friends, or provide feedback to RIM (please continue to use the discussion boards/feedback forms to submit feedback during the beta).

Important Note: the current video is temporary – this will be updated in a later bundle, along with UI changes.

Other Key Features:

• Join Now button
• One click reconnect
• Email to meeting conversion
• Conference profiles
• Conference call ID

You can join the BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing v3.0 beta program to download and test.

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Year 2011 is about to over in few days and until then RIM is offering total 13 BlackBerry Apps at no charge to BlackBerry owners as a gift for choosing and supporting BlackBerry. On the download page it lists total 16 apps however Bejeweled, Sims3 and SimCity Deluxe listed twice considering different vendor names but they appears same!!.

These Apps include:

• Shazam Encore
• Vlingo
• DriveSafe.ly Pro
• DriveSafe.ly Enterprise
• Bubble Bash 2
• The Sims 3
• Bejeweled
• Nobex Radio Premium
• N.O.V.A.
• SimCity Deluxe
• iSpeech Translator Pro
• Texas Hold’Em Poker 2
• Photo Editor Ultimate

Check them out before the end of the year and let us know which apps you have downloaded in the comments below.

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BlackBerry Traffic 3.0.0.389 has been officially released to the App World. The features coming with version 3.0 are very useful and the app provides very accurate information. The voice guidance has pretty good timing too. The voice instructions can be heard via Bluetooth headset and it provides turn-by-turn directions.

Following is the official change log for this upgrade.

• Now featuring voice guidance projected clearly through your device’s speaker, Bluetooth or car system’s input; program it to be as detailed as you want so you have constant direction
• Avoid toll routes with alternate route ideas before leaving for your trip
• Invite others to use BlackBerry Traffic 3.0 via BBM

You need the GPS enabled BlackBerry. You can browse through the BlackBerry Smartphone catalog and check any BlackBerry device specifications easily.

BlackBerry Traffic is a free app and you can download it from the App World.

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Twitter for Blackberry has received a small update bringing it from version 2.1.0.27  to version 2.1.0.28.  This update brings fixes for the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Pearl users. They are now able to view a users profile page from an @Mention.

You can download the update/new app from the App World.

It’s a minor update and if you are not Curve or Pearl user, you may skip the update – no big deal or if you are looking forward to an alternative to Twitter for BlackBerry, check out this review post on 12 Twitter Apps for BlackBerry.

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Screen Muncher – This world famous app lets you capture a screen shot from your blackberry. You can share it via twitter, BBM, e-mail or save it for later. If your constantly getting hilarious misspellings on auto text, get a copy of this and share it with the world.

Photo Editor Ultimate – If you’re an aspiring photographer you need this app!! It gives you the ability to rotate, resize, crop, add text in various fonts and sizes, add effects and color options all on your blackberry. So far its had a great response online with a overall rating of 4.5 stars.

What’s App – If you haven’t heard about it you must have been living in a cave for the past 2 years. Essentially it offers free texts to other smart phone users.  It automatically connects with other people in you address box that have the app and its completely free.

Easy Smile Pack -  This great little app has hundreds of smiley faces and emoticons to choose form so you can personalize all your messages. Its as simple as that! A strong 4 star rating for this!

Flash light – This app, unlike its competitors, uses the Black Berry’s video recorder light (much brighter than the screen). We’ve all been there! You didn’t think it would be dark when you would be walking home so you neglected to bring a torch. Well this app cures all of that you’ve just got to remember you down loaded it!

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RIM has rolled out the official update for BlackBerry App World to all users. The new BlackBerry App Word version 3.1.0.56 include following new features.

Gifting/Request a Gift
BlackBerry App World users will now be able to request that a BlackBerry Messenger contact purchase an application for them. This also allows for a BlackBerry App World user to gift an application to one of their BlackBerry Messenger contacts.

Content Rating
Each item in the BlackBerry App World is assigned a rating based on the audience that it is intended for. Users can filter the content they see in BlackBerry App World, and lock their settings using a four-digit password.

WiFi Only Support
Allow BlackBerry App World to operate when only a Wi-Fi connection is present and without the need for a carrier data plan.

New Language Support
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Dutch

RIM introduced the Content Rating with the App World 3.1 and you can enable the content Controls in BlackBerry App World 3.1.

How to enable Content Controls within BlackBerry App World 3.1

Each item in the BlackBerry App World is assigned a rating based on the audience that it is intended for. You can filter what content you see in BlackBerry App World, and lock your settings using a four-digit password.

To enable the password, please complete the following steps within BlackBerry App World 3.1:

1. Click My Account > Content Controls.
2. Choose the type of content you want to see.
3. To lock the settings, click Lock Settings. Type a four-digit password.
4. Press the Menu key > click Save.

You should be prompted to update if you have an earlier version installed, or you can head to blackberry.com/appworld from your device to download.

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