HOT!!! Facebook 1.5.0.31 Officially Available NOW!

UPDATE: Official word is that OS 4.2+  is required along with a trackball or touchscreen device. Sorry 8700 users.

Okay this is a nice bump for all Facebook fans. Brian just let me know that RIM has released version 1.5.0.31 of their free Facebook application. This is newer than the 1.5.0 version that was leaked online before. I don’t really have a way to check which devices it is available for but I can confirm it is available for the Bold in the App World or the link below:

www.blackberry.com/instantmessaging
or directly at
www.blackberry.com/facebook

Check it out and report back if it works for your device! Let me know if you notice anything new if you have already been using it.

New features include

• Receive instant notifications on your BlackBerry smartphones home screen.
• Send/receive message or wall posts, pokes and friend requests.
• Update your status, view and comment on your friends’ status.
• Share photos from your BlackBerry smartphone with tags/comments and post to Facebook with just one click.
• Connect your Facebook friends with your BlackBerry Address Book – including profile picture integration which brings a whole new meaning to caller ID.
• Stay on top of your life with birthday reminders and event integration into your BlackBerry Calendar.