If you are running OS 5.0 on your BlackBerry and you are not satisfied with the built-in Files app, then FileScout is for you.  One of the best things about this app is that they will give you a 14 day Free Trial.  FileScout now comes in two versions, the paid version which is on sale now until March 15th for $4.99 and the Free Lite version.  To download the Free Trial visit their website at emacberry.com, they also provide a nice comparison between the two versions and the built-in OS 5.0 Files app.

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A few weeks ago we posted about the announcement of BESX (BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express), and now it is available for download.  RIM stated that it would be released in March, I wasn’t expecting March 1st, but I am not complaining.  This is a FREE download, just fill out the order form with your information and RIM will review it and send you a download link.  To download go to the BESX on the BlackBerry website.

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The people over at BerryScoop have posted up some pictures show that Verizon will be launching the Backup Assistant on BlackBerry devices on March 9th 2010.  This is a free feature that Verizon offers to keep your contacts backed up.  Once this is released it will be as simple as just downloading the app and signing in with your pin code that you created.  Check out more pictures over at BerryScoop.

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BoyGenius has posted up some details about a rumored sliding-QWERTY that one of his contacts sent to him.  Here are some of the details:

• It’s a portrait-oriented slider. While most people assume a device with slideout keyboard would end up being something like HTC’s devices, we’ve been told this particular handset is more like the Palm Pre in terms of layout.
• The phone will run BlackBerry OS 6.0
• The rumored device will 100% support Wi-Fi 802.11n
• The phone will not be a Verizon exclusive — it’s supposed to be a GSM/HSPA device.

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The guys over at BBLeaks are on top of these beta OS leaks.  This time we have OS 5.0.0.530 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630.  We are still waiting on an official 5.0 release from Verizon, the experts say that is when the 9650 will be released.  In the mean time I will just enjoy the new beta leaks.  To install this on your Tour make sure you delete the vendor.xml file and remember this is NOT official, install at your own risk.

Download: OS 5.0.0.530 BlackBerry Tour

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The guys over at Crackberry and BerryReview have posted that BIS 3.0 is coming out on March 21st 2010.  I am looking forward to this update, especially because of the two-way sync with Google Mail.  It will now sync read/unread and sent items from BlackBerry to Google Mail.  Here is part of an email sent out to CrackBerry.com:

I wanted to advise you that RIM will be launching the newest version of BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) version 3.0 on March 21, 2010. To help you prepare your team as necessary, I’ve attached a Support Readiness Document as well as BIS 3.0 overview presentation and a Document summarizing the key new features. PLEASE share this information with your Technical Support Teams.

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Sprint isn’t giving up hope for the Curve 8330 just yet.  They released an official OS, 4.5.0.186 for their 8330 and 8330m devices.  If you have an 8330 and you are not on the Sprint network, you can still install this by removing the vendor.xml file.  No word on any changes or updates this includes.  Let us know your thoughts.

Download: 4.5.0.186 for 8330

We posted yesterday about a rumor that Verizon was dropping the Storm 9530, this just confirms the rumor.  Along with the Storm, the Pearl Flip 8230, both colors of the Curve 8330 and the 8830 are all being dropped.  The Storm I can understand, seeing as it had the very high return rate and the recent addition of the Storm2.  Although it was reported a the other week that the Curve 8330 was being dropped, I still don’t understand why.  The 83XX series phone is one of the best selling smartphones around the world, why cut it from your inventory?  The big question that everyone has, is Verizon making room for new BlackBerry devices?

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Fido releases their BlackBerry Curve 8520 in black.  They offer this phone for $50 with a 3-year Fido agreement, $350 with 2-year agreement and $400 without any agreement.  Here are some of the specs for this device:

• New optical trackpad makes navigation easy
• World Phone –Quad Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz EDGE
• 2.0 MP camera with video capture
• Stereo Bluetooth™ 2.0 (A2DP, AVRCP)
• 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
• 128 MB internal memory and External memory support up to 16GB via microSD
• Out of the Box Mac Computer Support
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Connect via microUSB cable

Via Fido

Is Verizon going to stop selling the BlackBerry Storm?  According to TheStreet.com there is speculation about a report that indicated orders for the Storm were cut or canceled.  Verizon is the largest seller of the Storm and they are likely the ones reducing their supply.  Neither RIM nor Verizon have made comments on the situation.  Could Verizon be making room for a new BlackBerry device?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Via TheStreet, BlackBerryCool