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Verizon has released an update for the BlackBerry Storm2 to  OS 5.0.0.607 via Over-the-Air updates, through BlackBerry Desktop Manager and via the web.

The file is 113 megabytes, it will takes 25 - 30 minutes (including device reset at the end of the process.) The BlackBerry Storm2  OS 5.0.0.607 update enhances video/music, improves mluti-tasking, betters messaging, the key-lock is easier and battery life is better.

Make sure you backup your data first. 

"My BB feels like new. Everything is smooth and responsive," commented one upgrader.

The update BlackBerry Storm2  OS 5.0.0.607 does a lot:

• Improved video recording and playback in the camera application.
• Enhanced music features to allow tracks to resume playback after responding to an incoming call.
•  Multiple enhancements to video streaming from YouTube, whichnow allow for improved multitasking function of alarms, incoming calls, and emails.
• Improved function for reading, sending, forwarding, and deleting text messages.
• Improved saving and playback options for Visual Voice Mail .wav files.
• Enhanced display for MMS messages containing both video and text.
• Simplified key-lock function. A password is no longer needed unless a security timeout has occurred.
• Improved operation during charging.
• Enhanced display response to the touch user interface.
• Stability improvements made to Voice Activated Dialing application.
  
• Overall improvements to battery life.
• When using your device with a Bluetooth® headset, the Silent option now appears as expected in the trusted drop-down list.

Forum members suggest a battery pull will help after the update. Let us know if you find any other new great features in the update.  It seems like it is worthwhile.

To Back Up Data:

Open up the Blackberry Desktop Manager Program and click on Backup and Restore .

Select Backup and save the data on your computer.

How to Update BlackBerry Storm From Your Computer:

• Open up Blackberry Desktop Manager Program (available for download from your service provider or RIM.)
• Click on Application Loader.
• Click on Update software and follow the prompts.
• Make sure the USB cable is connected to your computer and your BlackBerry Storm2.

There is an instruction page on the Verizon website with more details.

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Apps of the Day and More Applications aka Apps:

Music/Radio/Audio/Video/eReaders

• BlackBerry Storm Curve Bold Tour Updates 2Day: Slacker Radio 3.0.
• BlackBerry Apps Tour Curve Bold Storm Sirius Radio.
• Free U2 Mobile Album App.
• Free Acronym, Name & Dream Dictionaries.
  
• Free BlackBerry (Storm) Apps 2Day: TwitVid Twitter Video Posting App.
• Free Thumplay DRM-Free Music Buying App.
• BlackBerry (Storm Tour) Apps 2Day: Nobex Radio.
• BlackBerry (Storm, Tour) Apps 2Day: Vision YouTube Viewer App.
• BlackBerry (Storm / Tour ) Updated Apps 2Day: FlyCast Streaming Radio Now with Caching.
• Buy Music from Your BlackBerry Storm with Slacker Radio.
• BlackBerry Apps Today:  RealPlayer SP.
• BlackBerry Apps 2Day: TiVo Controls Your TiVO.
  
• BlackBerry Storm Qik Live Video Share Apps.
• BlackBerry Storm YouTube App.
• BlackBerry (Storm) Free Apps of the Day: eReader Pro.
• BlackBerry Storm App: BeamReader.
• Free BlackBerry Storm App  - Slacker Radio for BlackBerry Storm.
• BlackBerry Storm Free Music Download of the of the Day: Chris Cornell's Stop Me.
• Free BlackBerry Storm Download Song: Jonas Bros Remix.
• Free BlackBerry Storm Download  - Rihanna's Rehab Remix.

GPS/Location Based Services/Mapping/

• Zhiing - Free BlackBerry Storm Direction Sending App.
  
• BlackBerry Tour/Bold/Storm Apps 2Day: Cellfare Contact Mapper Locator.
• Yelp - User Reviewers of Places.
• Free BlackBerry Apps GetFugu, Get Tickets and More.
• BlackBerry (Storm) Free App of the Day: Pocket Express.
• Free BlackBerry Storm App  - Goolge Maps for BlackBerry Storm with GPS.
• eleNav Mapping GPS App for BlackBerry Storm.
• Free BlackBerry Storm App Poynt GPS Locations, Listings, Maps and Movies.
• BlackBerry Storm Free App WHERE, Location and Map App.
• BlackBerry (Storm, Tour) Apps 2Day, LifeinPocket GPS, Beta
• Hail-a-Cab Apps for BlackBerry, iPhone or Windows Mobile Phone.
• BlackBerry (Storm Tour) Apps 2Day: Nogago Outdoor Navigation.
• BlackBerry Apps 2day: Exit Strategy NYC Subway Exit App.

Browsers/Cloud Sync/Email

• Google Mobile BlackBerry Updated with Added Features.
• Egnyte BlackBerry File Sharing Service.
• BlackBerry Storm / Tour Updated Apps 2Day: BOLT Mobile Browser..
• BlackBerry Storm  Funambol Cloud Sync and Pus Email Apps.
  
• BlackBerry (Storm) and Java J2ME BOLT Mobile Browser Apps.
• Free BlackBerry Storm App SMS2Desk Turns SMS into Email.
• BlackBerry Updates 2Day:  BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.
  

Media/Magazines/News/Sports

• BlackBerry ( Tour Storm Curve) Apps 2Day: TIME (Magazine.)
• Thomson Reuters App.
• BlackBerry (Storm, Bold Pearl, Curve, 8800) Free Sports Apps Today: ScoreMobile BlackBerry.

Telephone Services/ Voice to Speech/ Vocal

• Intercall Conferencing.
• BlackBerry Storm Voice Control App: Vlingo.
• BlackBerrry Storm Takes Dication with MyCaption
  

Social Networking

• BlackBerry Storm/Tour Free App LinkedIn.
• BlackBerry Storm Apps 2Day: TweetCaster - Twitter App.
• BlackBerry Storm App: TwitterBerry.
• Xing Social Networking App.
• BlackBerry Unwanted Update 2Day: UberTwitter.
  

Utility Program Apps

• BlackBerry Apps, Free Dictionary.com
• BlackBerry TimeCard Employee Timecard App.
• BlackBerry Apps Viper Car Starter.
• Drivesafe.ly Text to Voice While Driving.
  
• iDrive Lite: Contact Backup.
  
• LogMeIn BlackBerry Storm Apps Outed at WES.
• BlackBerry Storm App of the Day: gwabbit.
• BlackBerry Storm Free App of the Day: Fee Finder Calculates, Tip, Mortgage, and Auto.
  
• Free TetherBerry Beta Apps for Macs for BlackBerry (Storm).
  
• Launch2Net Apps Tethers Macs to BlackBerry Storm.
• BlackBerry (Storm) Free App of the Day: I Love BlackBerry, BlackBerry Addiction Tester. 
  
• BlackBerry Storm Level Apps Checks Level
  
• Ticketmaster BlackBerry Apps.
  
• BlackBerry Storm Decorative Protection  Unique Skins.
  
• SitOrSquat Free BlackBerry and BlackBerry Storm Toilet-Finder Apps.
  
• BlackBerry Storm App: QuickLaunch.
  
• Free BlackBerry Storm and iPhone Apps of the Day: GIST (Data Speed Monitor).
  
• BlackBerry Storm Accessory : OtterBox for BlackBerry Storm.
  
• Control Video Camera Apps from BlackBerry Storm or Bold.
  
• Manage Lights and Appliances with BlackBerry Storm, iPhone and G1.
  
• BlackBerry Storm App: Free QuickPull Frees Up Memory.
  
• Use BlackBerry Storm as Garage Door Opener.
• TalkLock Turns off BlackBerry Storm's Touchscreen - Fixes Touchy Issue.
• BlackBerry Storm Must-Have Accessories Add-Ons
• BlackBerry Storm Danger Warnings - Do's and Don't's.
  

Games and Themes

• BlackBerry BlackBerry Storm Play Storm Piano.
• Dots - Free BlackBerry Storm Connect the Dots Game.
  
• Storm Free Flying Game:Flight Path.
• Free BlackBerry Storm Artsy Theme: Art Gallery v.1.
• BlackBerry Storm Controls Race Car? Get Punked.
• Free BlackBerry Storm App: StormSketch Turns Storm into Sketching Tool.
  
• Free BlackBerry Storm App - BlackBerry Storm Light Saber.
• Fun BlackBerry Storm Tilty Marble Game: Marble Trap.
• BlackBerry Storm Game: Tiltris Teltris-Like Game.

Medical

• BlackBerry Apps, Epocrates.