BerryWeather Updated to Version 2.5

By G.Gecko, on October 14th, 2010

BerryWeather updated to version 2.5

BerryWeather, one of my favorite BlackBerry apps (shown above on my 8520) has just been updated to version 2.5 and this release includes some major feature additions as well as many bug fixes. Below you will find a quick list of the new features found in v2.5, make sure to head over to any Mobihand app store for a full list of features. Also note if you are already running a 2.x version this update is free!

New in version 2.5:

Added push support to instantly notify about weather alerts without draining the battery
Added support for custom icons. We are looking forward to iconsets created by the community!
Added support for sharing weather and advisory via Twitter
Added support for BlackBerry LBS (location based services) on OS 5.0 and higher devices for cell location lookup. This greatly improve cell location lookup accuracy
Improved weather alert support and filtering
Added new icon size XXX-Large
Added new theme “Day&Night Transparent”
New default background image in Day&Night theme. Shows sunlit sky for daytime, moonlit sky for nighttime locations. Transitions smoothly between locations on touchscreen devices (try it )
Added support for wide background images. If a background image is wider than the screen it will scroll slightly in the background while you move from location to location.
Added option to show a shortcut on the homescreen for selected locations (OS 6.0 only)
New titlebar showing full device radio status and application indicators (OS 6.0t only)
Added support for restricting auto update during certain hours of the day
Added option to toggle automatic/manual updating per location
Added option to turn of advisories for a location
Added ‘lighten/darken’ background setting for homescreen wallpaper
Added font color setting for homescreen wallpaper
Added separate font settings for homescreen wallpaper
Added daily/hourly forecast option to homescreen wallpaper
Added drop shadows below text for better legibility
Added option to select font family (OS 5.0 and higher)
Many bug fixes!