If you are looking to get yourself a BlackBerry Tour and are new to Verizon, Wirefly is offering the device to new Verizon subscribers for $179.99, $20 less than getting it direct.  The real deal, however, may be for existing Verizon customers.

If you are already a Verizon customer you can get yourself the BlackBerry Tour for $199.99…  Even possibly if you aren’t eligible for an upgrade.  This is a full $290 less than the $489.99 that Verizon is charging.

There is a lot of fine print that you should read thouroghly before you get in on this but if you are one of those BlackBerry users that just has to have the latest device whenever it comes out, this deal just may be for you.

Check the deal out over on Wirefly…

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It looks like Bla1ze over at CrackBerry.com got his hands on an alpha release of  the Skyfire for BlackBerry mobile internet browser.  All I know is that if Skyfire for BlackBerry can do for the BlackBerry what it did for Windows Mobile devices and Nokia smartphones, browsing the internet on a BlackBerry will no longer take a backseat to the likes  of the iPhone, Android devices,  the Palm Pre, and pretty much every other smartphone built in the last two years.

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The Finalists are:

• Fierce Towers by Nickel Buddy – Fierce Towers is game designed for the BlackBerry Storm where your goal is to control the field by strategically placing upgradable defense towers in an effort to stop waves of enemies.
• Astraware Solitaire – Astraware Solitaire features 12 of the most well-known and best-loved single player card games, chosen based on direct feedback and suggestions from Astraware customers. The games are Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, Clock, Yukon, Canfield, Four Seasons, Sultan’s Harem, Idiot’s Delight, Golf, Calculation, and Freecell, and to make the playing experience both familiar and fun, each game has custom gameplay options so everyone can enjoy the games using their favorite variation on the standard rules.
• Vision for YouTube by Metova – Vision is a cool, free, YouTube client for the BlackBerry that allows you to stream video right on your BlackBerry.  Sure, RIM put out a YouTube client for the BlackBerry Storm, but, Vision for YouTube works on any BlackBerry device OS 4.3.0 and higher.
• Expense Manager by Total Wireless Solutions – Expense Manager is a stand alone expense management system for the BlackBerry that helps you in keeping track of your daily expenses and getting reimbursed faster.

Zero1 Mobile, a new nationwide MVNO running on AT&T’s network, has just launched with an $69.99 per month unlimited data and and voice plan. For an additional $10 per month, Zero1 Mobile offers unlimited international calling to over 40 countries.

Zero1 is a bit different than other MVNOs in that it uses the data network for both data and voice.  Proprietary software installed on your device allows you to make voice calls via the data network and ensures that the quailty of calls stays high when data network connectivity weakens.

Zero1 Mobile only currently supports Windows Mobile devices, however, support for BlackBerry, Android, and other smartph0nes is in the works.

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We just wanted to let you know that we’ve partnered with MobiHand and have just introduced the RIMarkable On-Device AppStore For BlackBerry.  Through July 4th, everything in the store is 20% off.

To celebrate the launch of the AppStore we have created a grand-opening sale with 20% off all software through July 4th. Coupon code is “APPSTORE” only usable from within the AppStore client.  In addition, during the first week of the launch we have lined up an amazing set of Deal-of-the-Day products which will be offered for 50% off.  These products include Real iBerry Blocks, Ace Email Viewer, Solitaire Buddy Gold, VibAndRing, Aerize Email Alerts, EasyTip, Empower Work Folders, TaskMaster, and Aerize Card Loader among others.

All you have to do is visit http://store.rimarkable.com/appstore.asp from your BlackBerry device to download the app, browse the huge selections of BlackBerry applications and themes, and apply the coupon code “APPSTORE” when you check out.

We had been hearing rumors that the Sprint BlackBerry Tour 9630 would launch on July 20th, however, Sprint has confirmed via Twitter they they will actually be getting the BlackBerry Tour at the same time as Verizon, July 12th.

eVeek has just released a new free BlackBerry theme for the BlackBerry Bold, Storm, and Curve 8900.  It is called Vitreous and you can download it for your particular device via links below.

Vitreous Bold, Vitreous Storm, Vitreous Curve 8900

Just a few months ago Research in Motion launched BlackBerry App World, its App Store like BlackBerry application portal where you can download free and premium BlackBerry applications directly to your device.  There was a lot of anticipation leading up to the launch of BlackBerry App World, however, now that it’s here, you really don’t hear all that much about it.

One of the huge differences between BlackBerry App World and Apple’s App Store is that the App Store is pretty much the only place to get applications for your iPhone or iPod Touch.  BlackBerry App World, on the other hand, is one of many places to get applications for you BlackBerry and, often is not the most convenient place to do so.

I upgraded the OS on my BlackBerry Storm about 6 weeks or so ago, and, before I did, I wiped the device clean.  I am just today reinstalling BlackBerry App World a because someone asked me a question about it and I realized that I never reinstalled it when I updated my device a month and a half ago.  Conversely, I probably visit the App Store on my iPod Touch once a week or more.

I am one of those people who is constantly installing new applications on my BlackBerry and testing them out.  Probably more than a couple per week on average and the point is that I didn’t have to have BlackBerry App World installed to do so.  I can only think of one BlackBerry app off the top of my head that is only available via BlackBerry App World.  I am sure that there are more, however, can App World ever hope to catch any of that App Store type thunder in a bottle  if most apps found on App World aren’t exclusive to App World?

The Blackberry Tour 9630 without camera is also available for pre-order and will cost you the same $199 on a two-year contract that its camera-bearing counterpart does.

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