Vodafone Australia & Fiji have just released a new official OS for the Storm 9500. The version is 4.7.0.148 which is the same version released by Verizon last week for their 9530. This OS (.148) is said to be one of the most stable on the market and possibly the late in the builds that RIM will be releasing. Next up OS 5.0! Anyway if you would like to install this update on your Storm 9500 (GSM only) download the file at the link below and remove the vendor.xml file. Enjoy!

Download OS 4.7.0.148 for Storm 9500 >

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Nothing like kicking off the week with a leaked OS. It seems like its been a while since we saw any leaked software for the BlackBerry Storm 9500, but finally a new leaked one has been found online. The new OS is version 4.7.0.151 and is currently only available for the GSM Storm 9500. If there is any Storm 9530 users out there waiting for .151 to leak stay tuned! It’s just a matter of time. Anyway if you’re a 9500 owner and install this OS let us know how it works by posting a comment below.

* Please keep in mind this is not an official release from RIM as of yet. Be sure to do a full backup of your BlackBerry before installing.  Just in case you run into issues installing it.

Download OS 4.7.0.151 for Storm 9500 >

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Have you seen Whippoh? It’s another one of those funny apps that you might show off around the office water cooler. This app is designed by Fabian Heuwieser who also designed one of my favorite apps called VibAndRing. Anyways Fabin let it be known on his twitter (@FabinMH) that Whippoh is now available for a free download! Previously this app had cost $1.99 (I believe?) and now its free! So if you’re looking for another app to fill up your Storm check out Whippoh.

Download Whippoh fot FREE! from The BlackBerry Sync Store >

This is the first application that allows you to simulate a Whip with your BlackBerry. Hold the BlackBerry in your hand and perform the whip-movement, after some practise the device plays the whip sound when you do the correct movement. You can set the sensibility at when the whipping sound should be played. Alternatively you can press one of the side buttons to play the whip sound. This application is really fun when you want someone to do something for you – you simply follow your question with the whip sound – look at his/her face!

Remember to set permissions to allow in order to use this application and to read the Help-Menu in the application.

Features:

• Fun and Addicting
• Freeware
• Easy to use
• Real simulation

For those of your out there who like having the funny applications for your BlackBerry Storm, I’ve got one for you! It’s called Fingerprint Scanner by Computer Time, CO. Basically it acts like a finger print scanner when you place you finger on the display. It’s great to entertain friends for a few seconds. Please note that this does not actally read your finger print it simply pretends too. You can also fill in personal information about the person and it will flash on the display.

Entertain others by making them think your phone can scan & verify fingerprints plus conduct an FBI background check. You can save names in the database for the full effect of making them believe that your phone can really do this. They will think you have the most amazing phone ever made.

FBI Check – Allows you to simulate the retrieval of criminal information from the FBI database. Fill in some personal information on someone you know along with a list of offenses, then you’ll be ready to fool your friends in to believing they are in the FBI database.

Note: For Instructions, press the volume down key on right side of phone.

Purchase Finger Print Scanner for only $2.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store >

It’s only been about a month since BeeJive released their beta for the BlackBerry Storm and now its been updated to new version 1.9.2. The new version brings several keys features including file transfers and finger swipe navigation. If you’re going to be testing out this new Beta you should realize that its not an official release and simply a public beta. So install it at your own risk.

List of updated features:

• New chat screen layout
• Added chat screen backgrounds
• Swipe left/right to switch chats
• File transfers
• Various bug fixes

Download BeeJiveIM Beta for Storm at BeeJive.com/StormBeta >
Visit the BeeJive Support Forum to discuss bugs or leave feedback >

This application goes right in the books with the Staples Easy Button App. StormGrounds has just released “Snapple Cap” which brings that fun POP noise to your BlackBerry Storm. It’s defiantly a free download available OTA (Over the Air) by clicking the link below from your BlackBerry. So grab your BlackBerry and visit our mobile site at m.blackberrysync.com and select this story to download. Happy Popping!

Download Snaple Cap from StormGrounds >

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BlackBerry Storm owners here is an awesome application for you!  It’s called Storm Rotation Wizard and basically allows you to control your screen’s orientation. It’s a great application that won’t tie your devices memory down and won’t drain your battery. One quick note you won’t actually find this app in your downloads folder or in options. In order to activate it you have to press the menu key and lock the screen. If you want to check it out you can pick it up for only $2.99 from the BlackBerry Sync Store located here.

• Lock your Storm orientation in Portrait or Landscape mode.
• Extremely easy to use.
• Tiny application, about 3K in size.
• Won’t drain your battery.
• Extremely useful!

Purchase and Instantly Download Storm Rotation Wizard from The BlackBerry Sync Store >

Vodafone UK has just released OS 4.7.0.141 officially for the GSM BlackBerry Storm 9500. So if you have a Storm 9500 you can install this OS on your device. Apparently it seems to be working great so far! The good news is this is an official OS update directly from RIM. If you would like details on how to install an OS please click here. If you do end up installing it please post a comment below letting us know how it works out for you.

Download OS 4.7.0.141 for Storm 9500 from the Vodafone RIM Site >

Finally! The folks at BeeJive have just released their early stage beta for the BlackBerry Storm. Unfortunantly the beta version is lacking a few features such as chat logs and file transfering but its great to see their working on it. So if there is any Beejive IM users out there who have been patiently waiting for this release its time for you to check it out! Simply point your Storm’s browser to beejive.com/stormbeta to download it.

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Seems it has been a while since a leaked for the BlackBerry Storm 9500. OS 4.7.0.141 has been leaked for the GSM BlackBerry Storm 9500. We don’t recommend you install this OS unless you have previous experience installing beta leaked operating systems. But if you feel like you really want to test out this OS then follow the link below. Please just be sure to do a full backup before installing it. Also word has arrived that RIM will no longer be working on any new OS 4.7 versions for the Storm. Seems RIM is starting to work on OS 5.0 now. With any luck at all we will see some leaked versions soon!

Download OS 4.7.0.141 for the Storm 9500 >

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