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elcome to the BlackBerry® Insider’s Guide, your resource for finding the very best consumer apps for your BlackBerry smartphone— all available at the BlackBerry App World™ storefront. With over 25,000 apps to choose from—and new ones added every day—finding the right apps for all aspects of your busy life can be challenging. That’s why we’ve divided our guide into categories—Lifestyle, Health and Wellness, Photography, Music, News and Weather, Shopping and Banking, Travel, and Sports and Games. We have provided the idea behind the app in the creator’s own words, so that you can get an idea of what it is all about. In addition, we’ve also included barcodes so that downloading apps is convenient and fast (see instructions below). That’s not all! We want to make sure you take a look at page three to discover the all-new BlackBerry App World and how you can do more with your BlackBerry® smartphone. Please enjoy this issue of BlackBerry Insider’s Guide and all the great apps available on the new BlackBerry App World.
How to use Scan a Barcode Accompanying every app description in this guide, you’ll see a black-and-white-patterned box. These are barcodes that you can scan with the camera on your BlackBerry smartphone to “read” the code. When you do, you’ll automatically be taken to that app’s product details page within BlackBerry App World. To scan a barcode: • Download BlackBerry App World if you haven’t already (find it at au.blackberry.com/appworld in your BlackBerry smartphone’s browser). • Press the Menu key and choose Scan a Barcode. • Click Start Scanning. • Hold your device so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your screen. • Continue to hold the device until the Details screen appears. • Download the app if you choose.
To use Scan a Barcode, you’ll need the following: BlackBerry App World; BlackBerry® Device Software 4.5 to 6.0 (click Options, then select About from the BlackBerry smartphone to check the installed software version); a trackpad, trackball or SurePress™ touch screen; a service plan that includes access to the BlackBerry® Browser; a BlackBerry smartphone with a camera.
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Cool Apps Popular downloads from BlackBerry App World
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BlackBerry smartphone tips! Here are some great tips, tricks and shortcuts to help you do more with your BlackBerry smartphone. Basic Shortcuts Switch between applications Press and Hold the Menu key. Return to Home screen Press the End key. Move back Press the Escape key.
Message Shortcuts Compose, reply or forward Press C to compose, R to reply or F to forward. Move message Press T to move to the Top or B to move to the Bottom of your message list.
Search Shortcuts Search for text in a message Press S. Search for text in a web page Press F. Search for a contact in a list Type the contact name or initials separated by a space.
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Browser Shortcuts Insert a period (.) in the web address field Press the Space key. Insert a slash (/) in the web address field Press the End key. Move back Press Shift + Space.
Calendar Shortcuts Create a meeting Press C. Change to Week view Press W. Change to Month view Press M. Move to the next day, week or month Press the Space key.
Typing Shortcuts Insert a period (.) Press the Space key twice. Capitalise a letter Hold down the appropriate key. Insert an “at” sign (@) In an e-mail address field, press the Space key.
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Health and Wellness A Yoga Cure A collection of yoga exercises to help you stay fit and healthy. Contains a comprehensive database of simple to challenging exercises that you can perform. Price: $3.35
Endomondo Use your BlackBerry smartphone as a personal coach and training partner. It can be used for running, cycling, hiking, kayaking and skiing. As a bonus, you get audio feedback while working out. Price: Free
Anywhere Abs This is like having a workout partner on your BlackBerry smartphone. It will guide you step by step through a routine to help you strengthen your core. This routine is perfect for the frequent traveller or for home use. Price: $3.35
adidas MiCoach Turn your BlackBerry smartphone into a personal coach. This app paces you through workout zones as you run. Track and share your achievements with the app or at miCoach.com. Price: Free
Calorie Counter Find nutritional info for foods and keep track of your meals, exercise and weight. It has calorie and nutrition information, a diary to log what you’re eating and a place to record all the calories you burn. Price: Free
No Smoking This app learns your habit’s frequency and severity. When you’re ready to quit, you begin quit mode. The app tailors a quit schedule and adjusts nicotine levels based on the data. Price: $11.09
Stay fit, eat right. Lifestyle Lifestyle Food LifeStyle Food Channel’s Summer Entertaining app is filled with over 100 unique recipes from some of the world’s leading chefs. Includes recipes from Pete Evans, Maggie Beer and more, plus expertly filmed cooking videos. Price: $3.35
Good Food Guide The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2011 app combines both books in one package for the traveller who wants to enjoy the best our NSW and VIC restaurants have to offer. Price: $9.99
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Music (cont.) MiRoamer This app allows you to stream thousands of radio stations from around the globe. MiRoamer offers the world’s largest and widest collection of Internet audio content, all on one platform. Price: Free
Shazam Shazam identifies music virtually anywhere. Just hold your BlackBerry smartphone to the music to get the track info, share with your friends and even buy it. It also offers a seven-day free trial of premium features. Price: Free
News and Weather Bloomberg MOBILE This financial app offers news, stock quotes, company descriptions, market leaders/laggers, price charts, market trends analysis, customised lists of stocks and more. You’re always within reach of market information. Price: Free
Thomson Reuters News PRO The Thomson Reuters News Pro application for BlackBerry smartphones gives you extensive business coverage and offline access to the latest breaking news. Price: Free
The Weather Channel Australia It’s The Weather Channel when and where you need it. Get detailed conditions and forecasts, radar maps, local and national severe weather alerts, marine weather and more. Price: $3.35
WeatherBug Stay prepared with live local weather, alerts, in-depth forecasts, camera views, detailed radar maps and international weather. Allows you to easily share weather information with family and friends. Price: Free
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popular phoTo tools This app is your Swiss Army knife for everyday photo editing. Each of the tools is straightforward and easy to use. For example, it takes just a few clicks to brighten up a dark photo with the Brightness Tool. Price: $1.15
Channel V SUMMER FESTival Guide Channel V has developed an amazing and thrilling lineup for all Australians to view at their leisure. The app is filled with amazing graphics and will be constantly updating what’s happening on the festival scene. Price: Free
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Shopping and Banking (cont.) eBay® Search, watch, bid or buy. Get reminders in your BlackBerry calendar when a listing is about to end, enjoy nearly real-time alerts when there’s another bid, and pay for an item using your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free
St.George Banking With Mobile Banking you can check account balances, view transactions, transfer money between your St.George accounts, pay bills using BPAY, transfer funds to any account in Australia and more! Price: Free
Travel CoDriver road safety CoDriver is a professional road safety and speed camera warning application with a trusted database of safety locations covering the entirety of Australia and New Zealand. Price: Free
Navita translator Translate and speak words and phrases from e-mails, browser, SMS or by typing them into the software. Languages include English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Russian. Price: Free
Drivesafe.ly Reads your texts and e-mails out loud so your eyes are on the road. Eliminate the temptation to reach for your smartphone as DriveSafe.ly automatically responds for you. Price: Free
BlackBerry TRavel Coming soon! Plan, book, manage and share your travel activities. Find flight schedules and great hotel options, all from your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free
When you’re on the go. Shopping and Banking BankSA banking app Secure and convenient banking, virtually wherever you are and whenever you want! Gives you access to Mobile Banking and the ability to find a BankSA Branch or BankSA/Westpac/St.George ATM and more! Price: Free
harper’s bazaar Australia’s first fashionfocused app, the new Harper’s Bazaar BlackBerry app features daily style news, must-have buys, front-row blogs, behind-the-scenes movie clips, interviews and much more. Price: Free
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Sports and Games (cont.) Bubble Boom The fun and addictive logic game. Select bubbles with the same colour and let them burst. The more bubbles you select with the same click, the higher your score. Price: Free
Look & Listen How fast can you remember the sound and colour sequence? This app is the descendant of the popular memory game. Have a good memory? Test yourself! Price: Free
Formula1.com The essential app for Formula 1 racing fans.This app puts you at the heart of the action, streaming real-time data direct from the racetrack. Price: Free
ScoreMobile This sports news app provides quick and up-to-date stories, scores, league standings and games. Features live blogs for key games. Price: Free
Foxsports australia Provides fast access to the latest sports scores, news and results from the FOX Sports Australia mobile website. Follow the latest action from the AFL, NRL and more. Price: Free
Space Lines This strategy game will make you think and concentrate for hours. A remake of the famous highly addictive, mind-challenging Russian board game. You have been warned. Price: Free
Now it’s time for fun! Sports and Games Ashes Cricket Experience the drama and intensity of the game! Play as England or Australia. Price: $5.55
Goal Mobile Goal.com offers a truly global perspective on football, one of the world’s most popular sports. Price: Free
©2011 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This documentation is provided “AS IS” and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty, or liability of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies (“RIM”), all of which are expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third-party products or services. Data charges may apply; please contact your service provider for details.
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Top Apps Looking for cool apps? Then check out some of the most popular apps on BlackBerry App World. BlackBerry® Messenger The essential BlackBerry app for expressing yourself. Easily share your PIN or unique barcode to connect with family and friends virtually anywhere, anytime.
Foursquare This app is about helping you find new ways to explore the city. Earn points and unlock badges for discovering new places, new things and new people.
BlackBerry® Maps This app allows you to view detailed maps virtually wherever you are and receive step-by-step directions on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Harper’s Bazaar With Australia’s first fashionfocused app, you’ll always be in the know, whether you’re on the bus, in the boardroom or planning that perfect outfit.
BuzzMe BuzzMe lets you control the LED colour when you receive a call, create your own ringtone colour, and receive a missed call reminder with LED and vibration.
Poynt Use Poynt to find businesses, retailers, people, restaurants, movie listings and showtimes, events and weather information around you.
Dictionary and Thesaurus The only free dictionary app for BlackBerry smartphones is from Dictionary.com. This app offers 500,000 words, definitions and synonyms.
Twitter® Stay in touch with your favourite people on your BlackBerry smartphone. Post pictures, updates and links remotely, and get direct messages in real time.
Facebook® This app for BlackBerry smartphones makes poking friends, writing wall posts, inviting friends to join and posting photos available on the go.
Virgin Blue Travel App The first BlackBerry app for an Australian airline. BlackBerry users can check in, book, change or cancel their Virgin Blue flights.
©2011 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This documentation is provided “AS IS” and without condition, endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty, or liability of any kind by Research In Motion Limited and its affiliated companies (“RIM”), all of which are expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in your jurisdiction. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third-party products or services. Data charges may apply; please contact your service provider for details.
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