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If you read the reviews and still find yourself wanting a Storm, this is the time to buy. We have heard the rumors that the Storm 2 is coming and to clear out stocks of the original Storm, Verizon has hacked the price of the Storm to $50 with a 2-year contract.

The rub is that the Storm 2 is apparently coming soon and is expected to be much better than the original. Still, those of us who don’t really consider ourselves Blackberry connoisseurs may find the original Storm to be just fine.

[via BGR]

Alltel has announced that it now has its own Blackberry Tour smartphone. The company says that the device is available to purchase in stores and online now. However, at the time of writing, I was unable to locate the Tour on the Alltel website.

The Alltel Tour shares the same features as the Tour for other networks. In case you missed it, the features include GPS, a 2.44-inch screen, 3.3MP camera with flash and video recording, and support for up to 16GB microSD cards. The Tour will sell for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate.

[via Alltel]

OtterBox has announced a new case for the Blackberry 8520 called the Impact. Unlike the large and elaborate Defender case, the Impact isn’t water resistant. The Impact is a thinner and less bulky case that is made from silicone and includes a self-adhering clear protective screen shield to protect the screen from scratches.

The case doesn’t block any ports or buttons and allows complete interaction with all buttons. Those of you who prefer brightly colored cases will not like that the impact only comes in black. You can get the impact case now for $19.95.

[via Otterbox]

The apps allow users to access functions of security systems directly on the smartphone. Users can view live camera fees, tilt, and adjust cameras and record video clips of criminals during a break in.

The app is available for free, but users must have a subscription to Platinum’s web-based Platinum Interactive service. The system can also be set to alert homeowners if their home floods, has a power outage or when the front door opens.

[via Platinum Protect]

A company called Sakhr Software has announced a new translator application for the Blackberry that lets English and Arabic speakers communicate in real-time using the Blackberry smartphone. The app allows the user to speak the sentences in either language, view the translation, or play it aloud.

To use the app the user simply speaks the English or Arabic sentences into the smartphone. The translation is displayed on the window and the user can hear the translation played aloud. The app is available now and the company counts the DoD among its customers.

[via Sakhr USA]