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I Dream of 6, The First Blackberry OS6 Inspired Theme Now Available
Apr 22nd
If not for the iPhone HD leak recently, the talk of the blogosphere would still be the ever-famous leaked images of what will be Blackberry OS6. Seeing the much needed changes gives us Blackberry enthusiasts hopes of greener pastures to come. Well, it didn’t take long for master logo creator Ryan Hamrick to give us a a little teaser of the yet to be released OS with a new theme inspired by the image above. The theme looks great and is available for Storm, Bold 9700, Tour and 8900 series devices and with the price of $4.99, it’s a steal. So pick it up and let us know what you think!
Click here for more screen shots of the theme via shop Crackberry and Mobihand
Click here for the OTA download
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Six Theme Review for the BlackBerry
Mar 17th
If you’re like me, you’re ALWAYS on the hunt for the perfect theme. Well, good news guys, I’ve found a winner – and it looks like a sign of the future of BlackBerry. WJD Designs has collaborated with Toysoft to produce SIX, a theme based on OS 6.0.
This is really clean looking theme and is far less complicated than it looks. You have two user-defined spots at the top of the screen, one in each corner, a Hidden Today feature and hotspots for Sounds, Manage Connections (hit the empty space above the white bar on the right), Clock and Quick Launch (via the empty space under the icons).
There are three sets of four icons for your home screen – tapping the dots on the white bar moves between the sets quite seamlessly.
Toysoft’s Calendar and Clock apps are built right into the theme by way of a 7-day trial. These apps go for $1.99 typically, but are discounted to $0.99 when purchased through the theme.
My only issue is that it doesn’t work with BerryWeather’s homescreen wallpaper, which isn’t much of an issue at all.
This app is $4.99, but is on sale in the Mobihand store for $2.99 until March 20. If you’re like me and need quick access to lots of apps from the homescreen, then this is definitely worth a try!
Currently available for the 95XX, 9700, 9000, 9630 and 8900.
Follow me on twitterWhat makes a good theme?
Feb 9th
So if you’re reading this I’m going to assume you’re a geek like me. I’m also going to assume that with all the talk of new phones, you usually feel left out of the excitement of not getting the latest and greatest. Who cares if you love your phone, that isn’t the point. I love my 9550. There isn’t another phone I’d want to daily use, but that doesn’t stop me from being a bit jealous of my dad’s new 9700. It’s so sleek and fast and pretty, not to mention that the battery lasts 3-4 times longer than mine. And that’s just within the BlackBerry line. I, like most of you, oohed over the iPhone and aahed over the Nexus One. Not a day goes by that I don’t see a new phone and think, “I want that”.
So, short of shelling out thousands of dollars on phones (then thousands more on coverage), what can you do? Well, I know what I do – I use different themes. Every day I poke around looking for the newest and best theme.
So, what makes a great theme? Obviously everyone has different needs but, as a theme user for about 2 yours, I can tell you what I need to have. First off, I need hotspots for Profiles, Connections and the Clock. Then I need access to, at least, 5 icons on the home screen for my Messages, SMS/MMS, Contacts, Calendar and BlackBerry Messenger. It has to have a Hidden Today and be wallpaper friendly.
So far, I’ve found myself using two themes rather consistently – BeNexus by JMal Designs and the AppleBerry Dark series by BlingBerry Themes. (I’m not going to try and describe the appearance of these themes in detail. Rather, I’ll be discussing why they work for me) BeNexus, as you might have guessed, is based on the Nexus One, where as AppleBerry is based on the Apple Computer line (and, thankfully, not the iPhone…nice phone, hate the icon layout). Why do I like these themes? Well other than having all 3 hotspots I need, plus a Hidden Today, they both offer something I haven’t found in any other theme – though I’ve somehow managed to find it in both of these… quick access to more icons. BeNexus has 2 different home screens of 8 icons each. A simple touch on the bottom corner will slide the icons over to the next set, for a total of 16 home screen icons, without covering up too much background. AppleBerry Dark works on a, I’ll call it a “re-imagining”, of the Spaces concept from Apple. You have your 5 main icons, but a touch on the right or left side of the screen will cause a box of six more icons to slide in. With a box on each side, that’s a total of 17 available icons without leaving the home screen.
That’s not to say I’ve only used two themes. But, no matter how many I try, I keep coming back to these. Lately it’s been all BeNexus, but I’m very curious to see what will happen when ABD gets updated for OS 5.
So, loyal readers, what say you? Do you have a favorite theme? Is there a theme out there you’d love if it just added one more thing?
Guru Ricky
Get a LifeTime of Premium Themes & a chance to WIN a BOLD 9700 …from TBTP
Jan 14th
So Jake my buddy @blackberrytheme over at blackberry theme park ran a sweet contest over the holidays, and he just informed me that TODAY and TOMORROW are the last day to get in on this deal….Its not only a deal because you the chance to Win RIM’s flagship BlackBerry but you also get a wicked deal on a lifetime of themes from one of the best theme makers out there, so what are you waiting for……. Heres the Link
In the spirit of the Holidays I am going to run a promotion that like we have never done before! Between Today and January 15th all new Premium Users will be eligible to win a Brand New BlackBerry Bold 9700!! That’s right, not only are you getting an amazing deal by getting unlimited access to my Premium BlackBerry Themes for life but you will also have the chance to be chosen for a Free BlackBerry Bold 9700! Unfortunately as I said this contest is for New Premium Members so if you are already a member and you would like a chance to win then now would be a great chance to buy someone you know who has a BlackBerry a Membership as a gift(nobody has to tell them you might get a free phone out of the deal)
HedoneDesigns has some New Year Saving for you
Jan 9th
I am still going through all my Vender emails from the Christmas rush, I came across this deal fro HedoneDesigns and thought I would definitely pass it on to you all…….
Dear HedoneDesign Customer!
We all know New Year’s vows. HedoneDesign team also has such a New Year pledge: In 2010 we want to prepare even more interesting, fast, useful themes and we want to surprise you with even more special sales and promotions.
Here is the very first such surprise in 2010. We have prepared a range of new and interesting wallpapers for your BlackBerry. That this would not be all we have prepared three coupons that are valid until 13 January 2010.
Two best-selling themes, both compatible with OS 5.0 can now be purchased for only $ 1.99. Even those who are already proud owner of GreenTech or Win7Like themes you can now purchase any additional versions for your BlackBerry for only $ 1.99!
Coupons:
WPBJ0110 For all new Wallpapers. Instead of $ 1.99 will now pay only $ 0.99
HDGT0110 For GreenTech theme. Instead of $ 7.99 will now pay only $ 1.99
HDW7L0110 For Win7Like theme. Instead of $ 6.99 will now pay only $ 1.99
FIND OUT MORE on HEDONEDESIGN.COM
Revelation: New Theme by CockyCulture
Jan 4th
Tony over at Cocky Culture let us in on a new theme and series he is developing, the concept and graphics are great as usuall….
Hi I just released a new theme “Revelation.” It’s the first in a line of upcoming Graphic Themes (similar to graphic T-Shirts) I’m putting together. The theme is a bit of a play on the whole “The World is ending in 2012″ train of thought. It’s also visually meant to work with the style and swagger of the graphic, skull and bones style clothing. Here is a link to it at the MobiHand storefront (it’s available throughout the system) and and at my site.
Cocky Culture
MobiHand
Free Theme for Blackberry Curve Users OS 4.5
Jan 4th
Free Blackberry Poker Theme for OS4.5 Curve users
Jake over at Blackberry Theme Park / @blackberrytheme on twitter and I have been friends for quit some time now, He is simply one of the best theme makers I know, his work is always high quality, priced right and he is always available for support and customizations. He recently did a little post on his site of how he thought he was neglecting his Blackberry Curve Members so he has released a Free them for all Blackberry Curve OS 4.5 users, . Download it Here
BB Storm Themes @ themestorm.net
Jan 4th
So a couple twitter friends put me on to this Theme site for Blackberry Storms last night called themestorm.net, they have about 28 pages of themes, I only made it to page 8 and I already had a bunch loaded up and ready to try out. It is a cool little site, and is only available through the browser on your Storm. Im not gonna try and list the different themes they have but will say some of them are excelent and very unique, including the Droid ones, as well they list whether the theme works on OS5 or not, its user rating, the Theme Author, and notes on what the theme is about.
From there site
ThemeStorm.Net
ThemeStorm.Net is a website bringing together both theme creators and users in an effort to provide theme creators with exposure and users with free Over-The-Air Blackberry Storm 95xx downloads! People visiting this site from their PC will be taken to the theme creator control panel (here). Though ThemeStorm.Net launched just recently on March 8, 2009, we are receiving over 120 unique visitors on their blackberry storm phones per day, with an average of 900 hits per day!
You can also list by LATEST, MOST POPULAR, and TOP RATED. you can also use the condensed version or regular view.
The site is run
by and hosted by : Pragun Vohra…. Great job Pragun.
Here is there Link again www.themestorm.net and remember it is Only accessable from your Storm browser !!!!!, thanks
HOT HOT HOT 65%-OFF all Cocky Culture Themes
Dec 30th
Tony over at Cocky Culture just let us know of there New Years sale…They are offering all of their themes at a 65% OFF discount through Jan 3, 2025 to celebrate the New Year. The coupon code for the discount is - 2010newyear
CockyCulture.com has always had the freshest designs of the highest quality, If you are looking for something unique, different and fresh look no further than CockyCulture.com
Get a Little ANGST in your Berry
Nov 17th
Great new Theme by @blackberrytheme Guru Jak (http://www.blackberrythemepark.com)
This really sums up some good grunge and oomph feelings in a theme, and its got some great finish to it as well, like the Calendar across the top, when clicked it takes you into your calendar great space saver, same with the Clock and Network along the top as well (very cool) As well the hidden dock along the bottom that allows you to bring up individual icons , very smooth.
As always Blackberry ThemePark and Jak in general always goes that extra mile to ensure that there themes are so much more than just a new wallpaper and fancy icons, there themes are always function and fantastic looking, head on over to Blackberry Theme Park and check out his entire catalog of custom themes.
Also they have the BEST Theme deal going in the World of Blackberry Themes…$19.95 buys you A LIFETIME Membership to the Themepark and a life time worth of Themes. Thats an astounding deal
This themes comes in all flavors for OS 4.6 and above except the Flip…….
