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For those of you who own a Blackberry Storm 9530 and like it up-to-date, there's a new leaked firmware 4.7.0.86 available for it. We don't know what changes over the previous version it includes, but it's just a few days newer than the recent .85 version for the 9500 model.

Try it at your own risk.

Vodafone subscribers owning a BlackBerry Storm 9500 should visit CrackBerry and download the latest 4.7.0.85 firmware update for the handset. According to users' feedback, the updated device performs slightly better than its Verizon counterpart with the same firmware version. For me knowing just that is a good enough reason do get my handset updated.

So, head over to CrackBerry.

Google has announced the availability of the new YouTube Client for the BlackBerry Storm. That's nice, though the Storm's touchscreen could handle the site's web interface just fine.

Anyway, YouTube client’s features include:

• Browse millions of videos, including most viewed, top rated, and the day’s featured videos;
• Access your YouTube account on your phone and access your Favorites, Playlists, and your own uploaded videos;
• Upload videos directly from your phone and see them appear within moments on both the mobile site and YouTube.

A new firmware update for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 has leaked in the web and is available for download. According to the source, the new OS 4.7.0.85 is noticeably improved and offers better accelerometer controls, improved typing feel, and bug fixes, as usual.

The update is not official (Verizon might pick it up soon, though), so install it at your own risk. You'll need to have the most recent OS build running on your device to upgrade it to this latest one.

BlackBerry Storm users on Verizon will be able to have TeleNav on their handset, as TeleNav has just launched its new TeleNav GPS Navigator service for the device.

First 30 trial days are free of charge and imply no limitations, but once the trial is over you’ll have to pay $9.99 monthly to keep the service running.

Features include:

[Continue reading BlackBerry Storm to get TeleNav GPS]

Verizon has released a new firmware update for its BlackBerry Storm. The new version 4.7.0.83 is considerably higher than the previous 4.7.0.76, yet we still don't know what are the changes/improvements/fixes included in the latest build.

But it wouldn't hurt if you update your handset anyway, would it?

BlackBerry Storm 9530 is once again available at the Bell's website, so now you have another chance to buy one for yourself. Hurry up, though, as the quantity is limitted, and the handset sells like hot cakes.

You can get it for $249.95 on a 3-year contract with a minimum $45 voice/data plan, or for $699.95 outright.

Telus subscribers can now order the BlackBerry Storm 9530 from the carrier for $249.99 with a 3-year contract. If this option doesn't suit you, you can opt for $449.99 on a 2-year contract, $549.99 on a 1-year contract or $599.99 to buy the unlocked phone.
Not the best deal indeed.

Just briefly: Bell subscribers waiting for the BlackBerry Storm will have to wait longer than intended, as the release was delayed until after Christmas...

How do you like that? What a base trick in time for holidays...

Vodafone Germany has released an new official OS 4.8.0.78 update for the BlackBerry Storm 9500. It includes a number of improvements, including the improved accelerometer, touchscreen accuracy, and more.

Reports from users who have already updated their handsets are mostly positive. Just don't forget to backup your data before applying the update.