BlackBerry Guide, Summer 2011, Canada—English

Summer 2011

®

Insider’s Guide

Picked from over 30,000+ apps on BlackBerry App World

The Best Apps For work and for play— Here they are

PLUS: The latest for your BlackBerry smartphone

Trade in your BlackBerry smartphone and

GET

up to

$100!

Welcome W

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.

With over 30,000 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: Top Apps, Entertaining Guests, Summer Fun and Business. 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 story on the next page for all the latest and greatest about your BlackBerry smartphone.

So enjoy this issue—and all the great apps available at BlackBerry App World.

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Insider’s Guide

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Picked from over 30,000+ apps on BlackBerry App World

The Best Apps For work and for play— Here they are

PLUS: The latest for your BlackBerry smartphone

Trade in your BlackBerry smartphone and

GET

up to

$100!

Research In Motion® Limited (RIM®) Executive Publisher Angela King Special Thanks All our partners Tamara Niesen Edwina Doyle Niki Kennedy Dean Forde Ed Curtis Rachel Lilley Jaques Basson Warren James Gavyn McLeod Sierra Denault Acca Yeung Alexis Houston Jessica Arthrell Marina Kamalova Aarti Patel Sana Arif Sarah Connolly

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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 blackberry.com/appworld in your 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.

Publisher Bill Gubbins Creative Director Andrea Mayfield Senior Editor Liz Garrigan Assistant Editor Barry Heard Copy Editor Mark Christian Designer Rob Williams Retoucher Brigitte Mayfield Special Thanks Carley Brown Mike Fink Lucy Gubbins

Vertis Communications Production Manager Phillip Darnell

How the Trade Up process works Trade in your BlackBerry smartphone and

GET

up to

$100!

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.

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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.

The latest for your

BlackBerry smartphone Here’s the latest for your BlackBerry smartphone. From where to travel to how you can avoid traffic, from great podcasts to data protection, and even from news of the world to news of your friends and family, they are all worthy of your consideration. Be sure to check them out!

BlackBerry News A subscription-based news service that focuses on the discovery, presentation and sharing of published news content, BlackBerry® News is a simple, easy-to-use reader that notifies and delivers updated content from your favourite sites, which you can easily share with friends and family.

BlackBerry Protect BlackBerry® Protect is a free app that helps you control your BlackBerry smartphone information, even when your device is lost, stolen or misplaced. By logging in to the BlackBerry Protect website, you can back up, lock, locate or wipe your BlackBerry smartphone from wherever you are—so you know your data stays secure.

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The latest

for your BlackBerry smartphone BlackBerry Travel An all-in-one mobile travel service for leisure and business travel, BlackBerry® Travel effortlessly allows you to search for travel options, plan and manage itineraries, book hotels, transportation and other travel activities, all on your BlackBerry smartphone. Other features include social sharing powered by LinkedIn, weather and currency converter.

BlackBerry Traffic The BlackBerry® Traffic app allows you to plan and predict your arrival time to any destination, taking into account current traffic conditions, roadblocks and more.

You can view real-time traffic conditions over your route, including accidents, and find a faster alternative route. You can then share your estimated arrival time with contacts via e-mail, SMS or PIN message.

With BlackBerry Traffic, your daily commute or trip to the doctor’s office can be planned with ease and confidence.

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BlackBerry Podcasts The BlackBerry® Podcast service lets you discover, manage and play audio and video podcasts via a stand-alone app downloadable from BlackBerry App World.

Search and browse a robust and growing catalogue of free audio and video content, and subscribe to podcast channels. Once subscribed, you’ll receive your content automatically on your BlackBerry smartphone— delivered OTA (over the air) and over Wi-Fi®.

And you’ll receive push notifications when BlackBerry Podcast delivers newly available episodes to your smartphone.

BlackBerry Social Feeds With Social Feeds on your BlackBerry smartphone, you stay in the know with news and online social communities that are important to you. You can monitor all your social communications, news channels and RSS feeds from one convenient place. Publish status updates to multiple social networking accounts, launch directly into an application to respond to Tweets, write on your friends’ walls, send messages, upload photos and more.

©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 from BlackBerry App World.

7DIGITAL MUSIC STORE Browse the latest charts, preview tracks and purchase and download high-quality, DRM-free MP3 music directly to your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free

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AUTO PHOTO UPLOADER FOR FLICKR Now you can automatically upload any picture you take with your BlackBerry smartphone quickly to your Flickr albums. Price: $0.99 USD

BLACKBERRY MESSENGER Get into BlackBerry® Messenger and express yourself.

Share your PIN or barcode to connect with friends virtually anywhere, anytime. Price: Free

GROUPON This app features daily deals on the best stuff in cities big and small across Canada. Buy deals, access your Groupons and redeem them electronically. Price: Free

DRIVESAFE.LY Listen to text and e-mail messages without texting or reading while driving. Eliminate the temptation to drive with distractions. Price: Free

PIXELATED The object of the game is to change the colour of the squares until the entire screen is a single solid colour in as few moves as possible. Price: Free

ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER Use your BlackBerry smartphone as a personal coach and training partner. The built-in GPS tracks workouts. Price: Free

POYNT Use Poynt to find people, businesses, movie theatres, retailers, weather and restaurants near you. Search easily using voice activation. Price: Free

FIFA 11 BY EA SPORTS Join Kaka, Rooney, Lampard, Benzema and other soccer superstars. Feel the new thrill of night games and penalty shootouts. Price: $4.99 USD

SPG MOBILE Take your Starwood Preferred Guest® account with you! Access point balance and upcoming stay details, right on your BlackBerry smartphone. 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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Entertaining Guests CINEPLEX Get movie showtimes for every theatre in Canada, and buy tickets for Cineplex theatres with no service fees. View theatre information with maps, and get phone numbers, admission prices, showtimes and ticket info. Price: Free

NAT DECANTS WINE REVIEWS, PAIRINGS, RECIPES The New York Times, The Globe & Mail and Computerworld have ranked Natalie MacLean’s app among the top five food and wine apps. It features 380,000 food and drink pairings. Price: Free

MIXMENTOR CLASSIC This app offers recipes for 35 classic cocktails. You also get a list of bar terminology and the ability to rate your favourite cocktails. Price: Free

WEATHEREYE This Weather Network application is the reliable source to plan your day and beyond. Get detailed weather conditions, forecasts and severe weather alerts for your location. Price: Free

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Summer Fun FOURSQUARE Earn points and unlock badges for discovering new places, doing new things and meeting new people. When you “check in” somewhere, your friends are alerted, and then you can recommend places and things you like nearby. Price: Free

SCOREMOBILE This multi-sport app provides up-to-the-minute scores, box scores, player stats, betting odds, game previews, recaps, top stories and league standings. It also publishes exclusive live blogs for key games. Price: Free

GOLF GENIE PRO Designed by top PGA instructors for use on or off the course, this app provides expert golf tips and quick fixes for problem swings. Want to know the proper setup for straight shots, draws, fades, pitches and chip shots? It’s all here. Price: $2.99 USD

TICKETMASTER FOR BLACKBERRY Ticketmaster for BlackBerry smartphones is your connection to event, concert, game and theatre tickets. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can search for seats and purchase tickets while you’re on the go. Price: Free

OPENTABLE With OpenTable, you can make reservations at restaurants in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Specify your dining date, desired time and party size to view available tables. Price: Free

URBANSPOON This app uses GPS to find a good restaurant near you. Filter by neighbourhood, cuisine or price. Search and browse, see a list of nearby restaurants, and view ratings and reviews. 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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Business BUSINESS CARD READER Import contact information from business cards directly to your BlackBerry contacts. Just take a photo of a business card and a new contact is added. Price: $9.99 USD

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CANADA POST Access the most popular tools on canadapost.ca. You can create your own stamps with Picture Postage, track a package and find a post office anywhere in Canada. Price: Free

FEDEX Get up-to-date tracking information, and personalize your view by nicknaming shipments or adding notes. Shipments that you’ve sent are fully synchronized with your phone. Price: Free

SALESFORCE Instantly access and update critical Salesforce information from the field.

Quickly access account activity before important calls or meetings. Price: Free (to Salesforce customers)

FIXMO Fixmo Tools 2.0 is like a utility belt for your smartphone, conveniently packages 17 apps in one simple download and is backed by world-class support and experienced mobile developers. Price: $7.99 USD

SCOTIABANK MOBILE BANKING LAUNCHER This app puts your important, real-time banking details right in your hand—virtually wherever you are—letting you manage, move and monitor your money on your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free

LINKEDIN Your professional network is just a touch away. Walk into any interview or client meeting with the ability to look up details, and connect with over 80 million professionals worldwide. Price: Free

TELICOST LITE This app measures your data, voice and SMS usage and compares it to your telecommunications plan. It can be used with Intelicost, the enterprise version of the software. Price: Free

FACEBOOK® Connect and share on the move.

Discover all the great ways Facebook works with your BlackBerry smartphone to help you stay on top of your social life. Price: Free

VQ MILEAGE TRACKER This app automatically tracks your mileage as you drive. Then, at the press of a button, VQ Mileage Tracker e-mails you a report with all the details. Price: $9.99 USD

©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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Get to know the

BlackBerry PlayBook ®

™

Work smarter. Play harder.

Built to perform, the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet helps transform the way you work and play by combining the features you need with a powerful, ultra-portable design you want. Choose the tablet that does it all—and then some. This is what you’ve been waiting for.

Connect anytime, anywhere. Wirelessly connect to your BlackBerry smartphone for real-time access to e-mail, calendar, address book, task list, Documents To Go and BBM™, using BlackBerry® Bridge™.

Screen Resolution. A true stunner. Seven-inch LCD display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution; high resolution, WSVGA, capacitive screen with four-finger multi-touch and gesture support.

Video chat like never before. Crystal-clear, highresolution display with dual video cameras.

©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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