RIM has just officially released a new OS for the BlackBerry Curve 8330. The new OS is 4.5.0.160 and has already been released by Telus for their 8330. This update works with all ESN based models from various carriers in North America. You can download this update from the Telus downloads page on RIM’s site here. Be sure to remove the vendor.xml file if your not a Telus client. Once you have installed this update please let us know if you notice any fixes or issues by commenting below…

Great news for BlackBerry 8830 World Edition users! OS 4.5 is now official, Bell Mobility is the first carrier in North America to bring the new OS 4.5 to the 8830 smartphone. Even though this OS is designed for Bell users it can by installed on any 8830 from Verizon, TELUS, etc.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.177 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.177
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.5.0.127
• Software Platform: 3.4.0.20
• File name: 8830AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel177_PL3.4.0.20_A4.5.0.127_Bell_Mobility.exe
• File size: 81.37MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download it from Bell’s BlackBerry Software Site >

[via BBForums]

Elecite is featuring a three day event from November 7-9th offering 50% off all premium themes! If you haven’t seen their premium themes before. They are available for all Blackberry smartphones running OS 4.5 or higher and are available for the Curve, Pearl and 8800. Elecite recently introduced themes for the BlackBerry Bold as well.

To take advantage of this 50% off coupon simply when checking out enter coupon code “elecite”. Head on over to elecite.com to browse their themes and take part in this sweet deal!

We should also throw a quick note out there to any theme designers: The eVeek Theme Fest 08′ ends December 31st. They are giving away over $500 in prizes. See here for details.

Our friends from Elecite have created a new premium theme called “Cynosure”. This premium theme is self-customizable meaning you change the icons to your pleasure. This theme can be purchased for any Curve, Pearl or 8800 device running OS 4.5 or higher. If your device isn’t running opertaing system 4.5 the theme will not work unfortunantly.

Check out Cynosure theme from Elecite.com >>

T-Mobile’s Wi-Fi packing BlackBerry Curve 8320 has finally been updated to OS 4.5.0.81. Most carriers have already updated their devices to 4.5 this is one of the last. Starting today any T-Mobile USA client can download OS 4.5 from BlackBerry.com. It took them long enough but its finally here.

Get OS 4.5.0.81 at BlackBerry.com >>

Good news for us Canadians today… Both Rogers Wireless and Bell Mobility have launched OS 4.5. Rogers has released the OS 4.5 for Curve 8310 and 8320 (4.5.0.81) and Bell has released OS 4.5.0.77 for both the Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. Keep in mind you if your carrier doesn’t offer OS 4.5 yet you can still install it – Just follow these steps.

Head on over to your carrier download page at BlackBerry.com >>

Thanks Shawn for sending this in!

Our friends at eVeek have launched a few premium theme site called “Elecite”. Don’t worry eVeek will remain a free theme site for BlackBerry and Elecite will be the premium themes for purchase. All the new themes that Elecite will require OS 4.5. All of the new premium themes are 100% customizable meaning you can request them to change icon orders on the home screen for free. Each theme is only $6.99 USD and is definantly worth it! Stay tuned for our review of a few themes coming real soon!

Head on over to Elecite to check them out.

US Cellular is the first carrier in the United States to launch OS 4.5 for the CDMA Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. They have launched OS 4.5.0.66 for both units and its now available for download on USC’s BlackBerry download page. Keep in mind you don’t have to have a USC BlackBerry you can find details on how to install it here.

Tired of waiting for a BlackBerry Bold? Well AT&T will be launching the Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Curve 8320 sometime later this month. The Curve 8320 will join the Pearl 8120 and BlackBerry 8820, which both include Wi-Fi. AT&T’s Curve 8320 will feature OS 4.5 to go along with AT&T’s OS 4.5 launch for all of their BlackBerry smartphones later this month. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but currently the Pearl 8120 sits at $199 and 8820 at $299 with contract (so maybe except it somewhere in between). Stay tuned for more details…

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Here are the download links (they may stop working soon):

- BlackBerry 8830 at MediaFire
- BlackBerry Curve 8330 at MediaFire (2nd link)

* Please note while these OS verisons are not officially supported by RIM. We don’t recommend installing them if you have never installed a beta OS before. Neither Us, Berry Review nor RIM take any responsibility to damage caused to your phone while installing this software.

[Via BerryReview]