Although BlackBerry is slowly starting to lose its mark in the smart phone market, it still has a user base ranging in the tens of millions. The device, although it doesn’t mirror the same depth of Apple and Android’s app store, still have some great applications. Thus, VOICEABLE has compiled a list of the top ten best free BlackBerry applications.
Primarily an RSS feed reader which lets you put your favourite feeds and keep informed with the latest news, Viigo also offers users the ability to add their own feeds. These including, politics, weather, sports and more.
Localipedia provides users with location-based information which stems from Wikipedia. The location is automatically detected via a GPS signal or Cell, in addition to users also being able to of course enter any address themselves; the results will be showcased in either a map or list.
Google Maps is essential for any traveler or just in case you may need it for various reasons. In addition to seeing maps via the satellite view, users can have access to the following features: Traffic view, Satellite view and Street view, saves map’s data for offline viewing, search via voice and more.
You can’t have a BlackBerry application without mentioning Facebook. Its sleek interface is specially optimized for BlackBerry devices and it’s definitely suitable. Features include a user-friendly interface, Facebook chat integration, access to News Feed, Wi-Fi Support and much more.
Of course, the BlackBerry’s in-built default browser is sufficient enough for the average user. However, with Opera Mini 5, the browser brings a new level of depth for Internet browsing on RIM’s smart phone. One such feature that is included in Opera Mini 5, for example, is the fact that users can open multiple websites with ease via a specially tailored tabs feature.
Google has a number of products that a majority of BlackBerry owners utilize. Google Sync synchronizes several products a user may have an account with including calender, contact sync, as well as administrative controls.
4. Evernote
This BlackBerry application will let users create text notes, snapshots, voice memos, in addition to attaching files whenever you desire. Evernote, additionally, gives users the opportunity to search and find all the notes which were made using the program on one’s desktop.
Google Mail revolutionised the online main client for years. Its add-on chat feature, Google Talk, became so popular that it apparently warranted its own program which has now seen a release on the BlackBerry’s application store. Google Talk on the BlackBerry will let users chat to their friend’s who are online, participate in group chats and customize your status updates. And when keeping in mind regarding the BlackBerry’s keyboard style, Google Talk will be a great tool for talking to other contacts.
If you’re not fond of BlackBerry’s default built-in messaging system and want to have more features at your disposal, then crunchSMS is a perfect application to remedy that. The app sports numerous add-ons including contact pictures, chat bubbles (see: iPhone) signatures, text snippets, in addition to a bevy of customization options.
What would a BlackBerry be without a Twitter application? Übertwitter is the app for RIM’s device for anything and everything Twitter related. Its developer constantly updates the application in order to implement new features and Tweeting has never felt so enjoyable and easy. One of the notable features for the Twitter app is users can geotag their tweets which showcases where the user’s location (this is made possible via a valid WiFi connection or a GPS signal).
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