Some nice Tuesday evening news straight from Waterloo, regarding the tools that are required by all BlackBerry application developers. The news comes just weeks before WES in Orlando, but if were getting great news before the conference just think what could come after. RIM is releasing enhanced Java and Web Development tools to developers that will enable them to make more compelling and creative applications for the BlackBerry platform. Grab the press release after the break for a full scope of what’s happening. Oh one last thing GO SUPER APPS!

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Today’s app is BerryWeather 2.0.  BerryWeather is a weather app that can be made as simple or complex as you want.  The app is fully customizable and looks just beautiful.  BW displays the weather with large and bright pictures and text.  The app has an integrated weather radar feature and it also features weather alerts that can be pushed to the message inbox.  BerryWeather is one of my most used and favorite apps and I know you will love it once you give it a try.  The app is available for $9.95 in the MobiHand store and there is also a free trial available.  BerryWeather is compatible with almost every Blackberry device and has both 4.7 and 5.0 support.

• Download BerryWeather 2.0 From MobiHand

With WES 2010 right around the corner it seems fitting that they releases the WES 2010 mobile guide for your BlackBerry. As of today you can head over to App World and grab the download to help you stay on top of everything that is BlackBerry at WES.

The Application allows for synchronization to your calendar, desktop, and your registration information, so it will really be your personal guide during your stay in sunny Miami Florida. Don’t forget if you haven’t registered for the biggest BlackBerry event of the year, that registration closes on April 25th, but don’t worry we will do our best to bring you all the news from the event.

• Download WES 2010 BlackBerry guide from BlackBerry App World

You still have a few hours to take advantage of the deal of the day app on mobihand. Todays deal is Tether for BlackBerry this app lets you acces the internet on your laptop and take advantage of your unlimited data plan with out paying extra fees.  Tether has many handy features but below you can find some of the big ones:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use Tether anywhere you can make phone calls.
  
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
  
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
  
• No Tethering Fees: Tether uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees.
• All BlackBerries: Tether is compatible with all BlackBerries.
  
• All Carriers: Tether has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.

check out our review on Tether for BlackBerry and dont forget to get your copy of.

• Get Tether for BlackBerry before the price goes back up

With all the hype over an official Twitter for Blackberry from RIM to be releasing today, did anyone think it would really happen?  The pilot period for the first version of T4BB ended today and RIM has not delivered an official; however, a replacement has been leaked online.  The new version is number 1.0.0.37 and has some much needed improvements on the previous version.  The biggest improvement comes in terms of speed.  The app loads, updates, and scrolls much smoother and faster.  This new version has the pilot date ending on June 30th, so we’ll have to wait for word on whether this will be the release date. Thanks to @BBTweeps for the leak and hosting.

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Interesting little bit of information has made its way from BlackberryOS.com and its about Verizon BlackBerry users getting free push-to-talk service. What the documents shows is that if you subscribe to the PTT (push-to-talk) from Verizon between March 30th and June 30th and are on a $34.99 rate plan and up you will get the PTT free for the rest of your contract.  If you want more detail take a look at the promo PDF below.

• Download the Verizon push-to-talk promo PDF

Source: BlackberryOS.com

QuickLaunch is a must have application for the BlackBerry. QuickLaunch gives you quick, one-touch access to your highly used applications, people and events. QuickLaunch will run you $4.99 from the MobiHand application store, and works on almost every current BlackBerry with OS 4.5 and up. Check out the QuickLaunch app walk through video after the break.

• Grab QuickLaunch from the MobiHand app store for only $4.99

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QuickLaunch is a must have application for the BlackBerry. QuickLaunch gives you quick, one-touch access to your highly used applications, people and events. QuickLaunch will run you $4.99 from the MobiHand application store, and works on almost every current BlackBerry with OS 4.5 and up. Check out the QuickLaunch app walk through video after the break.

• Grab QuickLaunch from the MobiHand app store for only $4.99

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The biggest social networking system for business professionals is now available as an application for your BlackBerry. Linkedin is used by thousands and is one of the best social networking systems for professionals out there. Linkedin lets you stay connected and remember those who you may only connect with once a year, it allows you to put a face to them name and never forget who is who. Still have no clue what Linkedin is check out their site www.linkedin.com

• Get LinkedIn for your BlackBerry smartphone

Grab the full press release after the break.

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I personally use Sirius satellite radio in my car and on my BlackBerry, but for your car the other option is XM but it wasn’t available on the go also that’s why I sided with Sirius. But today things are getting better for XM Canada users because they now have an on device app for their BlackBerry that will launch on april 12th.

So on April 12^th head over to XM radio web site or BlackBerry App world, and get the music you love on the go.

• Get notified when the app is available from XM

Source: MobileSyrup

For my first app of the day post, I am highlighting one of my favorite apps for the Storm.  PatternLock is an app that is used in place of the standard screen lock for the Blackberry Storm and Storm2.  You can set up a custom unlock pattern for your Storm.  This app just had a refresh to version 2.0 and it is now better than ever.  PatternLock offers full user customization and has tons of options.  Check out PatternLock in the MobiHand store.

• Download PatternLock From MobiHand

Last week Kevin from Crackberry.com brought the BlackBerry world some much wanted information on a release date on the official Twitter for BlackBerry application. Well often release dates get changed, and that holds true for the Twitter application.

After the announcement from a CTIA BlackBerry rep that the official Twitter app would launch on March 31^st Rim re-leased this statement.

“The March 31st launch date for the public beta of Twitter was prematurely shared at CTIA. The application will not leave its current limited beta in March. As of right now, the launch date hasn’t been decided and the team is working to make sure the next release is feature-rich and has a great user experience before opening the app to everyone.”

So when will this app be released? Were not to sure but when they take more time to work on an app that means they have more time to make it the application that everyone hopes it to be.

Source: CrackBerry.com

Pretty much one of my favorite apps on my BlackBerry is Viigo, reason being is because Viigo brings all the worlds news, weather, and even podcasts straight your BlackBerry. So when I heard that Research In Motion (RIM) acquired Canadian startup Viigo I was optimistic to hear what more RIM will be bringing to this app.

“Viigo is excited to announce that our company is now part of Research In Motion (RIM).

Our team has joined RIM’s global organization and will continue to bring our expertise in BlackBerry® application development and real-time content delivery to the BlackBerry platform. The Viigo for BlackBerry app will also continue to be available for download through BlackBerry App World™.

I’d like to personally thank the deal teams on both sides for their hard work and dedication over the past few months in bringing this transaction to a close.

To the Viigo Team – a very special thanks to all of you for helping to build such an exciting product, and a wonderful company. We’ve arrived at this point today because of you.”

It seems that the Viigo team are quite excited, but what do Viigo users think? Good or bad news? let us know.

In my mind Slacker Radio is quickly becoming one of the most updated BlackBerry application out there, and that’s a good thing. Now before we get emails saying “Zach how is that good?!” The reason I say this is because it shows that the developers are listen to their users feed back and making the application the best it can be. So grab Slacker Radio from BlackBerry App World or the Slacker Radio website.

• Grab Slacker Radio from App World by clicking here
• Grab Slacker Radio from their web page by clicking here

Google has updated their Google Voice app to version 0.1.7.  There doesn’t appear to be any changes to this version.  Just some housekeeping issues on Google’s end.  If you haven’t yet tried out Google Voice, you should.  Its a great way to keep all of your phone numbers and messages organized.

• Download the Google Voice App for Blackberry