BlackBerry Guide, Holiday 2011, Canada—English

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elcome to the BlackBerry® Insider’s Guide, your resource for finding the very best apps for your BlackBerry smartphone, all available at the BlackBerry App World™ storefront.

Top picks from over 35,000 apps from BlackBerry App World

PLUS: BBM Music is here!

With over 35,000 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 helpful categories: Lifestyle and Entertainment, Games,

Research In Motion® Limited (RIM®) Executive Publisher Edwina Doyle Angela King

Timesavers and PlayBook Apps.

Special Thanks All our partners Tamara Niesen Courtney Staab Adam Dietrich Carrie Cardoso Côté Niki Kennedy Dean Forde Ed Curtis Anita Moorhouse Rachel Lilley Jaques Basson Warren James Sierra Denault Acca Yeung Alexis Houston Jessica Arthrell Marina Kamalova Aarti Patel Sana Arif Sarah Connolly

In addition, we’ve included barcodes so that downloading them is convenient and fast (see instructions below).

But that’s not all! Please check out the following stories for a great overview of BBM™ Music and the new BBM. So enjoy this issue—and all the great apps available at 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.

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Publisher Bill Gubbins Creative Director Andrea Mayfield

To scan a barcode: • Download BlackBerry App World if you haven’t already. (Find it at BlackBerry.com/appworld in your smartphone’s browser.)

Senior Editor Liz Garrigan

• Press the Menu key and choose Scan a Barcode.

Assistant Editor Barry Heard

• Click Start Scanning.

Copy Editor Mark Christian

• 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.

BlackBerry Insider’s Guide is published by Research In Motion Limited, 619 B Kumpf Drive, Waterloo, ON N2V 1K8 ©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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• Download the app if you choose.

How the Trade Up process works: your e in Trad kBerry Blac one and rtph m s a

$100 T GE up to

1. Purchase a new BlackBerry smartphone*.

2. Visit the following link to receive a quote and instructions for your trade-in device: BlackBerry.com/tradeup.

3. Print out the shipping labels, send your trade-in device, proof of purchase and copy of receipt.

4. Receive your rebate in the mail.

5. Use Canadian Code: BBCAN. *Limited-time offer, visit BlackBerry.com/tradeup for details.

BBM Music It’s music to your peers You and your friends already share so much, why not share your favourite songs, too? With BBM Music, you can discover the tunes your friends love, listen to them, and grow your music collection on your BlackBerry smartphone—check out a free trial offer below.

Each BBM Music user can create a 50-song profile to

talk about, your BlackBerry smartphone is the only

share with their friends. The more BBM Music friends

music player you’ll need to connect with your friends

you have, the more songs you can listen to—and with

on a whole new level.

BBM Music Premium, you can listen to full tracks, not just previews.

Try before you buy Enjoy BBM Music for up to 30 days with a free trial offer

You can take a peek at your friends’ playlists, chat

that allows full-track listening and all the perks that come

about music over BBM, tag your favourite tunes, and

with the paid BBM Music Premium subscription.* Go to

more. With all that great music to discover, play and

BlackBerry.com/bbmmusic/legal for terms and conditions.

Data plan required. Please check with your carrier for availability, costs and restrictions. © 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. MKT-46312-001

*BBM Music Free Trial Offer: Limited-time introductory offer; subject to change. New BBM Music users only. Payment information required to receive full trial period. Following trial you are placed into automatically renewing monthly subscription plan unless cancelled before end of trial period. Offer may vary by BlackBerry device or carrier. See BlackBerry.com/bbmmusic/legal for complete details and restrictions. BBM Music: BlackBerry ID, data service and compatible BlackBerry OS required. Monthly subscription required for full-track access. Songs must be available in BBM Music catalog in your home country. You can have 50 songs in your profile and change 25 songs per month. Friends must be using BBM Music and have monthly subscription for you to access their full tracks. Songs must be cached for offline play and may not be transferred off your BlackBerry device. See BlackBerry.com/bbmmusic/legal for complete details and restrictions. Terms subject to change.

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The new BBM

Where apps go social There’s even more to love about BBM™. Now, BBM features are built right into many of your favourite apps like the ones we’ve featured below, so you can share or chat with your BBM friends while you’re in the app. When you’re ready to go social, go BBM.

Wikitude

This augmented-reality app combines your GPS, camera and contacts with Wikipedia, social networks and business websites to offer background and real-time information on points of interest, special deals and friends nearby. Price: Free

Foursquare

Take your social network with you out on the town. Check in places you visit to earn discounts, unlock badges and meet up with nearby friends. Get the inside scoop with tips from other users. Optionally syncs with Twitter® and Facebook®. Price: Free

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Groupon

Find unbeatable deals near you, discover new favourite places in your city and purchase directly from your PlayBook or BlackBerry smartphone with the Groupon app.

Price: Free

PowWow

Coordinate your social and business events quickly and easily. PowWow takes care of the Who, What and When by syncing contacts and calendars among prospective attendees. You can even update fellow participants with your current location and status via BBM. Price: $1.99 USD

Poynt

The award-wining local search app lets you pinpoint places to go and things to do

by GPS or location search. Find restaurants, shopping, movies and events—and even local weather and gas prices. Price: Free

Jingu

Bring your own flare and style to BBM with customizable emoticons and avatars from Jingu. Dress up your smiley faces and make your avatar stand out from the crowd. Price: Free

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Lifestyle and Entertainment Simplify your life.

These handy apps help keep you organized and in touch when you’re on the go.

BLACKBERRY NEWS All the latest news delivered hot off the presses. You can import existing subscriptions from Google Reader™, and easily share content by e-mail, text and BBM. Price: Free

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EBAY Plug into the world’s largest marketplace from virtually anywhere. Keep tabs on competitive bidding and closing sales while on the go. Compare prices while out shopping with barcode scanning. Price: Free

EVERNOTE Keep your memories organized with this award-winning app. Create and merge text, picture and audio notes on your computer or BlackBerry smartphone, and Evernote synchronizes it all. Price: Free

KOBO Choose from over 2.5 million paid titles and thousands of free classics. Previews make finding the perfect book even easier, and text options let you control the reading experience. Price: Free

FLIXSTER The top movie app for Facebook is now available for your BlackBerry smartphone! Check out reviews and ratings from your friends, browse current movies and DVD releases and more. Price: Free

TWITTER Keep up with your favourite friends, celebrities and products—and keep them updated on you. Enhancements include hidable Tweet composer and quick link to My Profile from the navigation bar. Price: Free

INSTAPHOTO Customize the photos you share via Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr with cool effects, textures and frames. Choose from among 25 presets or create your own to add flare to your pictures. Price: $2.99 USD

THE WEATHER NETWORK Prepare for your day and beyond with weather conditions and forecasts, as well as sunrise and sunset times. Stay safe and informed by receiving severe weather alerts for your GPS location. Price: Free

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Games From trivia to arcade games, entertainment is always at hand. Enjoy some of our favourites below and take the fun wherever you go!

3D ROLLERCOASTER RUSH JURASSIC 2 Ride 40 different tracks with realistic coaster physics and vivid graphics, then replay later to score your best time.

Share your status and achievements with friends. Price: Free

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BACKGAMMON KING Play backgammon with your BBM friends with this app. No BBM friends to play?

No problem, you can still play a single-player game or play against online Magmic Gamezone opponents. Price: $0.99 USD

BUBBLE BIRDS Cute theme graphics make this an engaging puzzle game that provides hours of entertainment. Align birds of the same colour in longer chains for more points. Great for all ages. Price: Free

NIC NAC NOE What could be better than the good ol’ Xs and Os of Tic-Tac-Toe? Why, ninjas, of course!

Cross swords with your BBM contacts, or play against the challenging computer mode. Price: $0.99 USD

FIGHTIN’ WORDS A classic of crossword-puzzle board games is now available for your BlackBerry smartphone. Keep games going simultaneously and receive e-mail notifications. Price: $2.99 USD

POCKET ANTS Be king of the Ants! Peace or war?

Feast or famine? The choice is yours in this actionpacked game for the whole family. Use your power wisely. Price: Free

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Timesavers The latest news? Traffic updates? Get your life in order?

These apps will do the trick—and save you time in the process.

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BLACKBERRY TRAFFIC Arm yourself with information about road closures, traffic conditions, accidents and more. Get real-time updates on your ETA and share them with your family and friends. Price: Free

MULTI ALARMS Create an unlimited number of alarms, and set recurrences as needed. Customize with songs, or use the built-in reminder sounds.

Snooze and dismiss with just an easy keystroke. Price: Free

COZI FAMILY ORGANIZER Get your family’s calendar, tasks and shopping under control in one convenient app. Cozi syncs across devices and on the web to avoid conflicts and sends helpful reminders. Price: Free

SMART SHOPPING LIST Do you use the native BlackBerry Task app to make shopping lists? If so, you’ll love Smart Shopping List. Create, edit and import lists, and share them through e-mail and SMS. Price: $1.99 USD

DRIVESAFE.LY PRO Dictate texts and commands while you keep eyes on the road. A free version reads messages aloud, but the pro version has voice-recognition controls and customizable auto-responses. Price: $19.99 USD

VLINGO Make everyday tasks easier with voice activation from Vlingo. Upgrades enable texting, e-mailing, updating Facebook, searching for local businesses and more. Price: Free

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PlayBook Apps Your favourite apps come to your BlackBerry PlayBook! In brilliant colour and high-definition resolution.

5001 AMAZING FACTS HD Did you know that the youngest Pope was only 11? Or how much Microsoft earned in its first year? Keep yourself guessing and your friends entertained with this slick trivia resource. Price: $1.99 USD

RECIPE BOX Search recipes by keyword, skill level and preparation time. Or browse mouth-watering photos and featured dishes. Mark your favourites, and customize with your own notes. Price: Free

BABY GO! ANIMALS Teach young children animal names and sounds with this colourful app. Animals hopping along the screen bound forward when tapped while their names are spoken and spelled. Price: $1.99 USD

ROCKET STORM Protect your space station from rocket attack in this explosion-packed game. Advance through multiple levels of increasingly difficult attack tactics, all delivered with cool graphics and sound effects. Price: Free

HUFFINGTON POST A slick and vibrantly illustrated way to browse and search content from TheHuffingtonPost.com.

Enjoy breaking news, blog posts, book reviews and more, right on your BlackBerry PlayBook. Price: Free

SLING GOLF Enjoy hitting the links year round on your BlackBerry PlayBook. Choose from multiple course layouts to unlock awards and, of course, mark the lowest score on the leaderboard. Price: $2.99 USD

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