It has been years since the last time I have heard of RIM releasing a free theme. They used to do it regularly on mobile.blackberry.com but with the advent of App World it has really dried up. While perusing App World I discovered that RIM has quietly released three free themes for the holidays. The only catch is that they seem to be limited to only US and Canada and seem to work with most OS 4.5+ devices except for the 88XX series and the new Pearl 91XX and Curve 93XX. Not sure why RIM would do that but I guess you cannot complain about free:
Here are the three themes:
- BlackBerry Exclusive Holiday Theme – Let It Snow Blue
- BlackBerry Exclusive Holiday Theme – Share The Joy
- BlackBerry Exclusive Holiday Theme – Happy Holidays Red
None of the themes have any reviews since they just quietly launched today. They are relatively small at about 500Kb and in the description they recommend you sign up at this link for more information in the future. Check out the full description below:
Show your holiday spirit by downloading a FREE BlackBerry Holiday Theme, created exclusively for BlackBerry customers. Get into a festive mood by decorating your home screen, icons, menus, and more! Choose the theme you love best: Let it Snow, Share the Joy or Happy Holidays. If you can’t decide, download all three. After all, they’re FREE! It is our way of saying thanks for choosing a BlackBerry smartphone.
Many customers have asked to hear more from the BlackBerry team. So if you haven’t already, sign up for ongoing updates about BlackBerry products and services, and we’ll send you tips and expert advice to help you better use your BlackBerry smartphone. https://www.blackberry.com/profile/?eventId=5044
Note: After downloading the theme you may experience a change in your icon placement. To switch your icons – highlight an icon, select the menu key and click move.
Let us know what you think of the free themes!
reverepats ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 10:56 AM EST
hey i was wondering….what exectaly do you guys do for work?….is this your job, by running this site and taveling thru the WEB gathering info and posting it here?….or is this like a hobby?.,……cause i gottta day Ronen, this would be a damn good job for me LOL…………..sorry i jus had to ask…..thanks for the themes
iBenRowe ( View Profile) - Posts: 16
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 10:58 AM EST
Why wouldn’t RIM make these themes available worldwide? They’re only available for Canada & US. *grumbles to self*
Eric ( View Profile) - Posts: 279
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 11:03 AM EST
Funny to see how much some companies go out of their way to avoid the term “Christmas”…
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) - Posts: 3321
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 12:52 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.246
Yeah its taboo
jonathan ciepiela Not Registered
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 11:11 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9650 | OS 6.0.0.333
Now that would be cool. But iv e only been into BB’s for about a year now. Still learning man. I’m just good for finding info. That I can do…….but I appreciate that though. very cool
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) - Posts: 3321
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 12:50 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.246
Just send in tips when you find something good!
reverepats ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM EST
so i just use the “TIPS” link from the main page and that it?
DavidB ( View Profile) - Posts: 1791
Posted: December 28, 2010 at 3:54 PM EST
yes, or if you’re browsing and find something you can email a link to tips@berryreview.com.
Sage Not Registered
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 1:11 PM EST
Great. Works for every device BUT the 9780.
parked ( View Profile) - Posts: 229
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 10:29 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9650
Sweet. Now to add these to the free holiday theme from CrackBerry. I’m set for the rest of the year.
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) - Posts: 3321
Posted: December 13, 2010 at 10:42 PM EST
Collecting Holiday themes?