The WordPress app for BlackBerry has updated to v1.0, and also is available for download on BlackBerry App World as well as the Wordpress site itself. I like the ability of using WordPress on my BlackBerry so I can make subtle corrections on the go, making it convenient. Check out what’s new…

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Wednesday found RIM to be in the winning corner, as the UK Judge in London ruled in RIM’s favor. This ruling, of course, will not influence the Motorola lawsuit pending in the U.S., but gives us hope that perhaps it’s a sign that all will be dismissed.

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Engadget is reporting that T-Mobile has put the BlackBerry Curve 8900 at end of life cycle, meaning its discontinued and is no longer available. Now that the Curve 8900 is discontinued what lays next for T-Mobile? Could it be the rumored and leaked BlackBerry Curve 8910, which features a design similar to the new Bold series, trackpad, and a slightly spaced out keyboard. If that’s not the case then you might have to grab yourself a BlackBerry Curve 8520 or Bold 9700…

They say watching an aquarium relieves stress, and that’s why many hospitals and doctors have them displayed. MMMOOO has released the Aquarium Screensaver for your BlackBerry so you can de-stress while watching it and de-stress knowing your BlackBerry privacy is maintained as well. It makes a great option aside of a privacy screen protector.

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BerryWeather is my favorite weather app, even more reliable than the local weather person. I know as quickly as the weather changes, I can see it in a glance. Thanks goes out to Ryan from themes4bb, who alerted me on this before I got the email. BerryWeather is now at version 2.1.40. I’m going to share what they have new out for you.

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MMMOOO has an app that unlocks your Storm just like Android Owners have for their Droids. The app is called Storm Unlock. It’s free and available from the BlackBerry Sync Store. This is a really cool app in that it lets you draw on it to unlock.

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The Bipartisan Policy Center has announced some details on event coming up called the Cyber Shockwave. When you think about how vulnerable our countries are when it comes to technology, it puts it in a different light. So why should we be concerned and what’s a Cyber Shockwave?

Over a decade we’ve seen stories as an example. The Slammer worm shut down Bank Of America ATMs, Continental Ticketing system, and Seattle’s 911 network. Chinese hackers hacked Google and 30 other major US and international countries. When Russia invaded Georgia, the first step was to attack Georgian websites. It’s been going on, and it’s not likely to stop anytime soon. The more advanced our technology becomes, the more advanced the attacks will be.

From your cellphone to the military’s most sophisticated weapons system, cyber espionage and cyber hacking represent an economic and national security threat.

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It’s a good sign that OS 5.0 is starting to move across carrier’s in North America. Yesterday both Sasktel and TELUS released OS 5.0.0.419 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. It’s highly recommended if you have a Tour 9630 that you upgrade to this new OS. Follow the links below to download this OS, and remember your Tour 9630 doesn’t have to be from either of these carriers. Simply install the file and remove the vendor.xml file (more details here).

• Download OS 5.0.0.419 for BlackBerry Tour 9630 from TELUS
• Download OS 5.0.0.419 for BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Sasktel

My friend and BlackBerry guru, Al Sacco of CIO, has written an excellent article about BBM that every BlackBerry owner should read. It’s about getting more use out of it, avoiding the pitfalls, and keeping your device protected. The article goes into the best way to use your BBM while safeguarding yourself. You’re not going to want to miss this.

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Yesterday we reported about the possibility of a AWS-capable BlackBerry Pearl 9100 heading to networks like T-Mobile and Wind Mobile. At first it was thought to be a separate model of the Pearl 9100 designed only to work on these networks, but Boy Genius has decided to set everyone straight. Apparently all newer 3G BlackBerry smartphones such as the Bold 9700 and the upcoming Pearl 9100 are one single model, and not designed separately for North American or European markets. This means that the Bold 9700 that lets say AT&T or Rogers carries is the exact same as the one that T-Mobile or Wind Mobile carries. RIM has created a single chip for pretty much all 3G bands out there, and when flashed (by RIM) with the carrier branding the device is only good for those bands. This allows RIM to cut back on producing multiple models for every band. Cleaver eh? If you want to read more about this head over to the Boy Genius Report.

Oh, and in case you were wondering… No you can’t buy a Wind Mobile BlackBerry 9700 for $450 (without contract) and use it on another GSM carrier. Once RIM flashes the device with the bands the carrier users, you can not change it.

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