Ever wish you could shake your Storm, like an iPhone? A fun new app called ShakeItUp allows just that. ShakeItUp allows you to shake your Storm to compose an email or text, launch music player, or shake to shuffle your music while playing. It’s available in the BlackBerry Sync Store for only $3.99. It runs on the BlackBerry Storm (anything from OS 4.7 to 5.0). Check it out in the BlackBerry Sync Store. Click on over to see a video of the app in action!

Quick, easy, and fun way to initiate common BlackBerry applications such as Email, SMS, and the mblware ‘Shake & Shuffle’ Music Player.

Shake your BlackBerry Storm to open the app, then choose to compose an email, sms a contact, play a random song, or open the Shake & Shuffle music player.

To shuffle through songs using the mblware ‘Shake & Shuffle’ Music Player, simply ShakeItUp, and your Storm will pick another song from your SD Card.

You may have noticed the BlackBerry Sync Store holds great deals weekly, and this week is no exception. Today (Friday) only one of our favorite applications, TetherBerry is 50% off. This means you can grab a copy of TetherBerry for only $24.98, instead of the usual $49.95 price tag.  If you aren’t familar with TetherBerry read the blurp below… If you are and want to grab a copy follow the link below.

Grab your copy of TetherBerry at 50% FRIDAY only!! >>

Have you ever been stuck in an airport, hotel room, coffee shop, or on the road with no Internet? Frustrated paying $9.95 for 30 minutes of internet service? Resorting to your Blackberry but wished you could use your laptop?

TetherBerry is here to provide a solution to all those worries!

TetherBerry is an application that allows your PC to take advantage of your Blackberry’s data plan, allowing you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage from your BlackBerry.

TetherBerry is easy to install, easy to use, works practically anywhere, and is cost effective.

Features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use TetherBerry 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: TetherBerry uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.) All BlackBerries: TetherBerry is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: TetherBerry 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.
• PC & Mac: TetherBerry works on both PCs and Macs.

This isn’t the first I’ve heard this either, but Kevin over at CrackBerry is reporting that RIM could be working on a native Twitter app. The app would just be like the apps RIM created for Facebook, Myspace, Windows Live, etc. Apparently RIM’s Twitter app will be just like all the others and tie into your address book to integrate contacts. We have no official details on it, but we may see it soon. What do you think? Should RIM come out with their own Twitter app when there is so many great 3rd party ones out there?

We’ve got an exclusive offer for our BBSync readers! We’re offering 20% off your yearly subscription of Gwabbit for BlackBerry. Gwabbit is an amazing application that automatically scans incoming emails, finds the contact information and saves it right into your address book. Usually Gwabbit would cost you $9.99 for a full year subscription, but only in the BlackBerry Sync Store are we offering it at 20% off (bringing it down to just under $8). You can pick up your copy of Gwabbit at the link below (be sure to use the coupon code to get the discount).

Purchase or Get Details about Gwabbit for BlackBerry in the BBSync Store >>

Use coupon code “gwabsync” when checking out.

Opera has released the next generation of their popular web browser for BlackBerry. Opera Mini 5 Beta is now available for download directly to your BlackBerry by visiting m.opera.com/next. The new Opera mini features a slick new UI, with tabbed browsing, speed dials to your favorite websites, password manager, and a variety of keyboard and touchscreen gestures. It’s really a sweet browser and we recommend you check it out today!

I tested the new beta on my BlackBerry Tour and had zero issues with it so far. It loads BBSync up perfectly, unlike the native BlackBerry browser. So go check it out and post a comment letting us know what you think…

With the leak of the BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 and the files available on line, there’s been a few things that are important to stress and go over for some newbies and fresh BlackBerry owners. I’m going to lead by example and share my own experience to stress why some things are important.

First of all, when you have your BlackBerry please remember that the OS is very important. You should know what version your OS on your phone is. Reason being that when there are released apps, they may be compatible with your OS but not the version. For instance, I had the Curve 8330. So when the BBM 5.0’s link was sent to me, I installed it and boom! Gone! All my contacts lost in the virtual world. I had a backup, last month’s backup. And no messenger. I had to reinstall the original OS version of my bbm through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager once more. So here’s why it didn’t work. I didn’t have the compatible OS version for the 5.0 messenger. They always list what OS version they are compatible with, and there’s that reason. So to find out your OS version, go to Options/About. The third line when you click on About is your OS version. Please keep this in mind when you download an app. If the app states a different OS version, DO NOT ATTEMPT IT, or do so knowing that it may have adverse affects, from a lost app to a brick phone. And I’ve had the question: “What about the BBM 5.0 for my phone?” And I answer with “Don’t do it, it’s not compatible for your version”. And a day or two later I hear “My messenger disappeared. I turned it on and it was like that. I didn’t do anything.” Yes, I know exactly what you did, been there done that. If you follow the general guidelines and know your phone, then things will be much easier. Don’t worry, if the app isn’t ready for your OS yet, you have two options. One, wait for the app to be available for your phone. Or you can update your OS to one that’s compatible for your phone and the app, which leads me to the next section.

When installing an OS that is leaked and not from your vendor, be sure to follow instructions carefully and remember, doing it on your own means you are taking your own risk. Again, knowing what you’re doing or following instructions is very important. Being careful and watching what you do will keep your phone happy and not fubar. But even more to keep in mind, to keep you happy with the peace of mind that your phone isn’t bricked and can work. Or that you don’t lose an app that is important to you. Upgrading a leaked or borrowed OS is not for those who don’t have the instructions or someone to guide them, or if you aren’t that tech savvy.

For any others who would care to share their stories, please do. And newbies and the daring, please keep these guidelines in mind. Most tech issues are because of simple things I’ve listed. We’re not just here to share exciting news, we’re here to help make your BlackBerry experiences better and make it easier for you, and we’re all here to learn from another, and to guide each other.

FabianMH has brought a new app to the BlackBerry apps available, LaterDude. He designed it to be very simple, very friendly, and does exactly as it says…reminds you to call that friend, coworker, any one you need to contact later.nI know many of us take a call or say, “Can I call you later?” only to forget.

This app allows you to fully control who you call back from the call log or the messages app. You choose an entry, the Menu key, and from there it’s “Remind Me Later”. It will then bring a pop up asking you when you would like to be notified. It’ll make a calendar entry for you. Double check by going into  the Calendar and options.

I think this app is nice for two reasons. One, it’s FREE, and two, there are so many of us who say I’ll call back later, and just forget. So it’s a great reminder for the person who’s on the go or very forgetful. Fabian makes some really great apps and if you’d like to keep up on the latest apps, follow him on Twitter. His Twitter name is @FabianMH and his website is MobileUtil. If you’re interested in the app LaterDude, I would encourage you to try it. Fabian has several apps he’s created and they’re all very creative and work great. You’ll be familiar with several of them.

You can download a free copy of LaterDude here at MobileUtil >

Who else but Boy Genius got his hands-on what looks to be the new BlackBerry Messenger application. Not only that but BG got his hands-on the hot and sexy BlackBerry Onyx to demo it out. This is the first we’ve seen of the new messenger client which has tons of hot new features. Not only does the new Messenger have a new look but it supports GPS integration similar to Google Latitude to notify you when friends are close, avatar icons, and home screen icons. Here’s a complete list of the new features:

• Avatar support — set your own avatar using the Camera or saved photo on your device (this is displayed locally as well as shown next to your Messenger name on your friend’s buddy list)
• GPS location integration — you can now set permissions so friends can always see your location, have to request it each time, or never can see it
• Proximity sensor — we’re guessing this will let you know if you’re within a certain distance of friends (pending, of course, you’re both set to share locations freely with each other)
• Set conversation subjects — this will allow you to organize your convos on the main Messenger screen and label them with subjects to keep track of all your conversations
• Homescreen support — you can pin/sticky actual Messenger contacts directly to the homescreen for easy access!

Big props to Boy Genius for getting his hands on this and the Onyx!

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So many new applications get released into the BlackBerry Sync Store on a daily basis. Yesterday I was browsing the latest software and stumbled across a new application called ForceRadioOn, which basically allows your devices radio to turn on even when the battery is extremely low. I know many times I have been stuck without being able to use my device simply because my battery only had 5% left. This new application by Fabian Heuwieser is now application for FREE in the BlackBerrry Sync Store or via our Mobile App Store.

Download ForceRadioOn from The BlackBerry Sync Store >

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Finally! After RIM delayed the new version of Facebook last month, it seems it is finally available for download. The new Facebook 1.6 features similar features to the new Facebook app for Windows Mobile. It allows you to view profiles and walls, plus offers improved photo viewing. Unfortunately Facebook chat has no been put into this version hopefully we will see it on the next version. Download it by visiting blackberry.com/facebook from your BlackBerry.

• Feed support – view and comment on friends status updates and highlights
• Profile and wall viewing – view and comment on friends’ profiles and wall updates
• Improved photo viewing – view and comment on pictures

To download Facebook 1.6 either point your BlackBerry browser to blackberry.com/facebook or check App World.