The Blackberry Apps

In doing so, BlackBerry devices have developed their own application store that provides a multitude of applications for users. More specifically, an application is a program that can do an assortment of options like give directions, play music, play games, provide updates in the news, weather and finance world, as well as many other useful features. In order to operate these applications on a BlackBerry, the application must be downloaded from the application store provided by BlackBerry App World.

BlackBerry App World is an application distribution service that runs exclusively on BlackBerry devices. App World was developed by Research In Motion (RIM) and is available for most of the BlackBerry devices currently available. With this service, users are provided an interface to browse, download, and update third-party applications for their mobile devices and smartphones. Although the service has only been available for BlackBerry's since April 1, 2009, it has gained significant popularity among Blackberry users as it mimics the app store available for the iPhone.

Applications for the BlackBerry can be free or paid for by the user. Besides finding applications on BlackBerry App World, often times free applications for the BlackBerry can be found all over the internet. There are also super sites that have a collection of free BlackBerry applications that can be directly downloaded. In terms of paid applications, these applications are also typically available on the same types of websites. Many times the free versions of the applications are a primitive version of the paid version. The price of applications can vary depending on the function. In terms of directional applications, these are often more expensive than most applications available and can be in the price range of up to $50.00. Although these applications may seem expensive, they are often worth the price and are always readily available to the user.

There are many popular applications available for the BlackBerry. In terms of a popular free application is UberTwitter. This free application is designed for those who are active users of the social networking site Twitter. This application allows for on-the-go Twitter updates from the mobile device. It also allows the user to post photos and videos taken on the device, as well as many other extended options not typically available for Twitter.

For those who are looking for more advanced applications, the paid applications available on BlackBerry App World provide a number of services. One of the most popular paid apps is the miPhone 3G application that adds a vibrant theme to the home screen of the BlackBerry device. The BlackBerry App World is a revolution in application design and release that allows a BlackBerry user to search and find relevant applications that help customize their device even further. By downloading new applications for the BlackBerry device, the user can now have access to more information at any time, while also being able to play games while traveling. The application is a revolution in the mobile device that will forever change the way individuals communicate.