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Apps for your wish list Over 35,000 apps on BlackBerry App World™
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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. With more than 35,000 apps to choose from— and new ones added every day—finding the right apps for all the members of your busy family can be challenging. That’s why we’ve divided our guide into categories: Lifestyle & Entertainment, Games, Timesavers and Small & Medium 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 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. 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.
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Holiday 2011
BlackBerry Holiday 2011
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Insider’s Guide
Apps for your wish list Over 35,000 apps on BlackBerry App World™
BBM™ Music is here! Create your own playlists Choose from millions of songs Share music with friends Try it for FREE! see p. 3
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BBM Music is here!
And it’s music to your peers
You and your friends already share so much, why not share your favorite 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. Use the QR Code at right to download it now.
Each BBM Music user can create a 50-song profile
talk about, your BlackBerry smartphone is the only
to share with their friends. The more BBM Music friends
music player you’ll need to connect with your friends on
you have, the more songs you can listen to—and with
a whole new level.
BBM Music Premium, you can listen to full tracks, not
Try before you buy
just previews. You can take a peek at your friends’ playlists, chat
Enjoy BBM Music for up to 30 days with a free trial offer that allows full-track listening and all the perks that come
about music over BBM, tag your favorite 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.
*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 favorite 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
Groupon
Find unbeatable deals near you, discover new favorite places in your city and purchase directly from your PlayBook or BlackBerry smartphone with the Groupon app. Price: Free
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 35,000 other BlackBerry App World apps. Go to BlackBerry App World, press the Menu key and click “Scan a Barcode.” Apps may be no longer available and prices may have changed. Plus taxes and fees; data charges are additional. All app trademarks, trade names, logos/icons and images are the property of their respective owners. Some app screen shots may be simulated.
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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
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 & Entertainment 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
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
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
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
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 35,000 other BlackBerry App World apps. Go to BlackBerry App World, press the Menu key and click “Scan a Barcode.” Apps may be no longer available and prices may have changed. Plus taxes and fees; data charges are additional. All app trademarks, trade names, logos/icons and images are the property of their respective owners. Some app screen shots may be simulated.
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INSTAPHOTO Customize the photos you share via Facebook, Twitter and TumblrÂŽ with cool effects, textures and frames. Choose from among 25 presets or create your own to add flare to your pictures. Price: $2.99
TWITTER Keep up with your favorite 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
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
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
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
BUBBLE BIRDS Cute theme graphics make this an engaging puzzle game that provides hours of entertainment. Align birds of the same color 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
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
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
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 35,000 other BlackBerry App World apps. Go to BlackBerry App World, press the Menu key and click “Scan a Barcode.” Apps may be no longer available and prices may have changed. Plus taxes and fees; data charges are additional. All app trademarks, trade names, logos/icons and images are the property of their respective owners. Some app screen shots may be simulated.
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Timesavers Photo credit: SuperStock
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
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
MOBILELIFE FAMILY ORGANIZER Get your family’s calendar, tasks and shopping under control in one convenient app. MobileLife syncs across devices and on the web to avoid conflicts and sends helpful reminders. Price: Free
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 35,000 other BlackBerry App World apps. Go to BlackBerry App World, press the Menu key and click “Scan a Barcode.” Apps may be no longer available and prices may have changed. Plus taxes and fees; data charges are additional. All app trademarks, trade names, logos/icons and images are the property of their respective owners. Some app screen shots may be simulated.
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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
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
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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Small & Medium Business BLACKBERRY PODCASTS Search and download free audio and video content. Subscribe to feeds and downloads. Content grows every day, and categories include News, Arts and much more. Price: Free
GWABBIT Scan e-mails and create entries in your BlackBerry contacts. Advanced-recognition capabilities find duplicates, and the app automatically alerts your contacts when they’re added to your address book. Price: Free
EXGIS TIME AND EXPENSE (PRO) Exgis Pro tracks your time, mileage and expenses as well as data on clients, projects and currencies. And it compiles the data into easily usable and transmittable spreadsheets. Price: $9.99
PAGEONCE A one-stop shop for monitoring your bills, investment performance, frequent flyer miles and travel itineraries. Deactivate access from the website if you misplace your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free
GIST Enables you to access all of your contacts in one place. Collect contact details, news and social updates to create an enhanced view of the people you know. Price: Free
TUNGLE.ME Schedule meetings without unnecessary correspondence and calendar conflicts. Tungle.me works across leading calendar systems by overlaying calendars. Price: Free
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 35,000 other BlackBerry App World apps. Go to BlackBerry App World, press the Menu key and click “Scan a Barcode.” Apps may be no longer available and prices may have changed. Plus taxes and fees; data charges are additional. All app trademarks, trade names, logos/icons and images are the property of their respective owners. Some app screen shots may be simulated.
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