On the heels of BlackBerry App World getting a makeover, the Mac is now fully supported to use the interface. This means you Mac users will now be able to download and install apps directly to your device from your Mac computer. Who else thinks this was long overdue?

• Head over to BlackBerry App World now
• Discuss App World on the Mac in the forum

RIM announced today the availability of the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK v 2.1 for BlackBerry Smartphones. This update comes shortly after the introduction of the BlackBerry WebWorks SDK v 2.1 for Tablet OS and brings similar functionality and APIs to the BlackBerry Smartphone OS.

The new capabilities that WebWorks developers can now leverage include NTML & BASIC Authentication support, Camera API, Top Banner Indicator API, Enhanced Push APIs and improved rendering speeds for some applications. The APIs enable web developers to deeply integrate with the BlackBerry Smartphone OS and thereby build feature rich apps that offer more immersive and interactive end user experiences. Other benefits developers can derive from the new application functionality and APIs are better app monetization, diversified development approaches, support for standardized security and better integration with the widely popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Social Platform.

If you are a developer head to the BBOS forum and let us know about what you think about this new developer content.

• Developers can learn more about the new APIs here
• Download the latest WebWorks SDK for BlackBerry Smartphones

RIM is extending the BlackBerry DevCon Americas early bird registration to hopefully build up the event. If you haven't registered yet, get in before the early bird deadline expires and save yourself some cash. Here is the full update from RIM:

• Register for the Event here
• Discuss Devcon Americas in the Forum

Recent numbers put out by comScore shows that RIM continues a steady slow decline this year in the US Smartphone Market share. RIM has suffered a 1% drop from 25.7% to 24.7% since the last report given by comScore ending in April 2011. It will be interesting to see how the numbers change when Verizon starts to sell three of the upcoming BlackBerry Smartphones in their stores later this year. Let's hope RIM can climb back up on top with this rekindled Verizon partnership.

• Discuss the comScore report with us in the Forum
  

Google has just updated their search experience for BlackBerry devices running on OS 6. They have added a number of enhanced search features integrated throughout the homepage and search result pages, making searching faster and easier on google, especially on touch-enabled BlackBerry devices. These features and more are available on most RIM OS 6.0+ devices with WebKit browsers like the BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry Bold 9780, and can be accessed in 20 languages across 70 countries:

• Enter searches faster: Save time by using autocomplete and search history queries that appear beneath the search box as you type.
• Web search: Find what you're searching for fast. Comprehensive results pages let you see relevant websites, images, videos, news, real-time results and more. Simply click on the arrow button ‘>>’ to the left of the top search box for more refinement options.
• Image search: Swipe through image results quickly and easily on touch enabled devices. Start by selecting ‘Images’ at the top of google.com, then enter a search. From there, click on any image to view a larger size.
• Local search: Find restaurants, shops and other popular business categories with a single tap. Start by selecting ‘Places’ at the top of google.com, then click on an icon from the Places homepage.

To try out the new features, go to www.google.com from your mobile browser.

• Discuss this with us in the BBOS Forum

Google is stirring up quite a "Buzz" once again with their new Google social network, Google+. With this new network comes the mobile apps. And if Google wants to make it as a Facebook competitor, they will need to have a great mobile system in place. Good news for Google, is they have just that. The Google+ app is already available for the Android OS, and is coming soon to iPhone, iPad, iPod with iOS 4+. BlackBerry will see Google+ mobile, but in the form of a basic web app, which I'm assuming won't be much different from the Android app as the video above demonstrates. It will require a OS 6+ BlackBerry device to be able to use the web app as stated in the details of Google's website. See the picture below of what the menu of the web page currently looks like when you access the basic Google+ mobile site...


How about everyone? Will you leave your Facebook cave to jump on the Google+ bandwagon? I for one, am very interested in the new features and how the hangout video chat groups will work out. As of now, you can only use Google+ by invitation only. See the links below for more info and how to receive an invite. Head to the BBOS Forum and leave us your thoughts on Google's new endeavor.

• Apply here for a Google+ invite
• Access the basic Google+ mobile site
• Get more details on Google+ for mobile

OtterBox, the makers of high quality BlackBerry cases, is wasting no time in making sure that they have cases ready for the launch of the new Bold Touch 9900/9930 devices. Just take a look at the picture above of how tough that BB looks with a OtterBox case. Are you a OtterBox fan? Tell us your story in the comments!

• Click here for more details and photos
• Discuss in the BBOS Forums

Mark your calendar to attend the BlackBerry 7 webinar on Wednesday June 29th 2011. You will learn more about how to get your applications ready for the new BlackBerry 7 smartphones (including the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone and BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone), what’s new in the BlackBerry 7 release and how to add these features into your application.

• Click here for more details and how to register

Hello BBOS members and guests, it's time for our Weekly Recap for 6/19 - 6/25, 2011. Check out the official BBOS BlackBerry PlayBook Review, and don't forget to enter our PlayBook Giveaway Contest ending July 1! The links below are the "in a nutshell" of what happened in everything BlackBerry last week. Enjoy!

• Discuss the BBOS Weekly Recap with us in the Forum

NOTICE: We are also currently looking for outgoing writers to join the BBOS team - Click here for more information on how to join.


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• Leaked: OS 7.0.0.187 for BlackBerry Bold 9900/30, Torch 2 9850/60, & Curve 9350/70
• RIM Announces Severe Battery Draining Issue on 9800 Torch
• Video: Blackberry Bold 9900 Hands-On in NYC
• Register now for BlackBerry DevCon Americas 2011 and save $250
• Editorial: RIM's Future Part II: Apple-BlackBerry Pie
• Jim Jones ft. Hardluck, Lady H & HIM - What's Your BBM?
• Android Smartphones 4x More Likely To Break Than BlackBerry Smartphones
• Editorial: RIM's Future Part I: DroidBerry?
• Apple Patents Multi-Touch Technology
• Travel Better with BlackBerry and win a trip to Australia!
• RIM starts handing out layoff notices, report says
• Joy of Tech takes another shot at RIM in latest comic
• Entertainment Tonight Week #1 Urbanspoon
• Verizon Takes a Turn in a Negative Direction and Launches new Data Plans
• BlackBerry Beta Zone Launched BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac v2.1.0.24
• RIM's stock raises 9% with News of Possible Takeover
• CommunicAsia 2011: BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry 7 OS Preview
• More 9900 Pictures and Quick Video
• Video: BlackBerry Bridge – David Heit Interview
• BlackBerry PlayBook Wins 2011 Stevie Award for New Product or Service of the Year- Computer Hardware
• Video: Augmented Reality with Wikitude
• New Best Buy BlackBerry PlayBook Commercial
• Leaked: OS 7.0.0.176 for BlackBerry Bold 9900
• Official: OS 5.0.0.1082 for BlackBerry Storm2 9550 via Appalachian Wireless
• Leaked: OS 6.0.0.600 for the BlackBerry Torch 9800
• Simulators for BlackBerry 9360, 9810 and 9850 Appear Online
• BlackBerry PlayBook OS updated to 1.0.6.2390
• Seesmic Drops Support for BlackBerry
• Official: OS 5.0.0.866 for BlackBerry Storm 9530 via SaskTel
• JJ Money ft. Reema Major "Swaggberry" Official Video
• Rumor: RIM Pushing Carriers To Get OS Approved
• RIM Outs New Devices Via BlackBerry Developers Blog
• Hammerdown Monday: Plantronics BackBeat 903+
• Video: Blackberry Bold 9900 in Vietnam
• Will.I.Am spotted with a WhiteBerry Torch in hand
• Happy Father's Day from BlackBerryOS!
• Virgin Mobile Canada launches $30 BlackBerry plan

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• BlackBerry Communicasia2011 theme available in App World
• 4G iBlue - iPhone 4 Style Theme
• Gramilos (7) Theme
• Review - OS7Like by Hedone Design
• Blitz Theme
• Theme - BST (7)

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• Leaked: Email Setup Application v7.11.0619.1924 (OS6+)
• FlipSilent for BlackBerry by S4BB Limited Launched
• HootSuite For BlackBerry Updated: Facebook Events & Twitter Lists
• BBVA Compass developing a native application for the BlackBerry PlayBook
• RIM Releases Updated BlackBerry WebWorks SDK for Tablet OS
• Blink - Customize Your LED Alert v7.08 - 50% off today!
• Twitter for BlackBerry 2.0 Hotfix Now Available In BlackBerry Beta Zone
• How to get Skype on your BlackBerry PlayBook
• Foursquare for BlackBerry updates to v1.9.97 - Now link your AmEx card to your account and save big!
• Google Mobile App updates to v3.9.8
• New BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing Beta Download Available in Beta Zone
• TweetCaster for BlackBerry Beta Goes Live
• Banking Apps Get Updated
• UberSocial for BlackBerry updates to v1.20
• BerryPopup - E-Mail and SMS Notifications with Preview
• Dropbox for BlackBerry updated to v1.0.39.34
• Leaked: Native BlackBerry IM clients (v2.5.85)
• BlackBerry Messenger 6.0.0.88 Leaked
• MessageForward for BlackBerry

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• BBOS 50K Members Giveaway: Win a BlackBerry PlayBook from BlackBerryOS.com!
• Win a BlackBerry Torch with your Fancy Widgets app!
• Hammerdown Monday GPS Foxhunt Giveaway Update
• Tether - Summer Special 50% off & Win a Playbook
• Slacker offering one month free of premium radio!