Transform your smartphone into a BlackBerry?

Good news for BlackBerry fanatics — Research in Motion (RIM) just announced plans to release software which, in effect, turns any smartphone running on the Windows Mobile platform into a BlackBerry.

When installed, this software bundle will provide access to BlackBerry apps like email, calendar, address book, etc. This option is perfect for those who prefer the look and feel of the BlackBerry interface, but, more importantly, it provides full implementation of the “push” technology that has hooked so many power users, delivering messages automatically and enabling more immediate responses.

The announcement is a notable extension of the BlackBerry brand, now reaching beyond individual smartphone handsets to include a malleable and customizable service.