I will preface this with: I am not entirely sure how valid it is for BlackBerry users who have anything but the 8100 Pearl and the Curve versions, but here is a list of some of the neato things that are must-haves (or must check-outs) for BlackBerry’s today.
1) Specifically for the Pearl 8100 users: ColorPearl. This awesome little application takes full advantage of the 4 color LED’s sitting behind the Pearl’s.. well… pearl. You can have it light up to a random color when using the phone, or select a RGB value to try and make your own custom colors for use. Some of them look down right wicked (i.e. a near black light violet color, the obnoxious magenta/pink, and orange or a few of my favs).
2) OperaMINI: Yes yes! Faster, slick presentation, and better favorites management. OperaMINI is a must have, especially if you are using T-Mobile and their slow EDGE network; it will speed things up a bit when surfing the web on the go.
3) iBlackBerry theme: Like the icons and feel of the iPhone? Me too ;P Download the theme in any of the standard presentation formats (icon, zen) and enjoy the refreshing new look of your iPearl or iCurve ;) The icons are extremely well crafted. There are some additional touches, such as the fade-in of text on the main screen (when using zen theme) and some heads-up icon relocation. If you haven’t upgraded your firmware because you didn’t like the new layouts, this will change your mind since it looks a whole ton better!
4) Google Maps Mobile: Duh. It’s Google Maps on your phone! ’nuff said ;P
5) Google Talk for BlackBerry: At one time it was an exclusive to BlackBerry. This is a real Google Talk client. Fairly quick and lightweight, and always on. I really love the integration with the phone so I am always signed in for friends to chat me up in an instant.
6) Soft Reset is a utility that let’s you completely reset the BlackBerry, w/out having to remove the damn battery!
7) Facebook for Blackberry. ‘Nuff said.
