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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. With more than 50,000 apps to choose from—and new ones added every day—finding the right apps for your busy life can be challenging. That’s why we’ve divided our guide into categories: Health & Wellness, Money Management, Kids and Small Business. In addition, we’ve included barcodes so that downloading is convenient and fast (see instructions below). But that’s not all. Please check out the stories on page three for exciting BlackBerry news and the back cover for some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your BlackBerry smartphone. So enjoy this issue—and all the great apps available at BlackBerry App World.
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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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2. Press the Menu key and choose Scan a Barcode. 3. Click Start Scanning. 4. Hold your device so that all four corners of the barcode appear on-screen. 5. Continue to hold the device until the Details screen appears. 6. Download the app if you choose.
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*Limited-time offer; provided by Research In Motion, Inc. Trade-in device must be working to be eligible for promotion. Visit BlackBerrytradeup.com for details, including list of qualifying BlackBerry smartphones.
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What’s New with BlackBerry? BB 7.1 new OS Now with BBM-connected apps! The latest BlackBerry OS, 7.1, has been built to make discovering new things—and sharing those discoveries with friends, family and colleagues—easier than ever. Plus, BlackBerry has updated a number of apps that you already love, like BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel. Check out these 7.1 advantages:
Wi-Fi Calling Make calls over Wi-Fi instead of using
your plan’s minutes. It’s easy when you’re connected to Mobile Hotspot, another new feature of 7.1.
Mobile Hotspot Turn on Mobile Hotspot on your
BlackBerry smartphone and connect up to five Wi-Fi devices at once. With intuitive and intelligent BlackBerry apps and the new 7.1 OS, we’re taking your BlackBerry experience to the next level!
BBM Music It’s music to your peers Discover the tunes your friends love! The more BBM Music friends you have, the more songs you can listen to—and with BBM Music Premium, you can listen to full tracks, not just previews. Download it with this QR Code.
BBM 6 Make sure you have it! Express yourself with BlackBerry Messenger in more ways than ever before! The latest version, BBM 6, expands the instant-messaging tool to connect with other apps on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Try before you buy Enjoy BBM Music with a free 30-day trial offering all the perks of a paid BBM Music Premium subscription.*
Share news and updates from other apps (link to your last foursquare check-in, for example) in your BBM status. And with BBM 6, if you see one of your BBM contacts sharing information from an app you don’t have, you can download it right to your device.
Go to BlackBerry.com/bbmmusic/legal for terms and conditions.
Download it at us.BlackBerry.com/apps-software/ blackberrymessenger.
*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.
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Health & Wellness Want to get healthier?
ADIDAS MICOACH Use GPS and real-time guidance to beat your personal best. Choose a training plan customized for your sport and then track your progress on miCoach.com. Price: Free
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CALORIE COUNTER BY FATSECRET Find nutritional info on the food you eat and keep track of your meals, exercise and weight. This app has weight charts, food diary and a journal to track progress. Price: Free
MOBILE RUSH-HOUR RECIPES If you don’t have a lot of time to cook or struggle with the daily dinner dilemma, this app by Holly Clegg comes to the rescue with easy, everyday options. Price: $4.99
These apps will have you feeling great!
ENDOMONDO SPORTS TRACKER Use your BlackBerry smartphone as a personal trainer and social fitness partner! With built-in GPS, this app tracks your workout, whether you’re running, cycling or even kayaking. Price: Free
MY FITNESS FRIENDS This app contains a library of 36 exercises that can be performed anywhere you have space. Design your own workout, or start with one of the included routines. Price: $3.99
NO SMOKING Designed to wean you slowly, it starts in Learn mode by recording your habit’s frequency and severity. When you’re ready to quit, you begin Quit mode with a schedule tailored just for you. Price: $9.99
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 50,000 great apps from BlackBerry App World. 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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BILL TRACKER This handy app keeps track of credit card due dates, rent and mortgage payments, telephone and electricity bills, insurance premiums and loans. Price: $1.99
MIBUDGET Track expenses so you can see how much you’ve spent and what’s left in your budget. It is easy to use and very customizable. You can add categories to fit just about any need. Price: $4.99
BLUE This app offers the fastest, smartest way to view real-time prices from world financial markets. View more than two million instruments from 162 exchanges, plus breaking news. Price: Free
MOBILE CHECKBOOK The latest version of this app is loaded with new features, letting you reconcile your balances at any time and schedule recurring transactions as they happen. Price: $4.99
GROUPON Discover your town and the world with Groupon deals, available in more than 200 cities with new cities added every day. Redeem them with your BlackBerry smartphone. Price: Free
PAGEONCE Track all your life’s essential information in one app. Check your bank account status, view detailed bill statements, and review your portfolio. Even track your frequent flyer miles. Price: Free
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 50,000 great apps from BlackBerry App World. 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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Kids Want to have more fun with your kids? These apps are all smiles!
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HANGMAN KIDS This app helps kids learn new words and spelling while they have loads of fun. Visual hints help kids identify common objects. A child lock prevents accidental key presses. Price: Free
KIDSABC This app will teach your child how to pronounce each letter of their ABCs, together with the name of an animal for each letter. It also allows you to test your child’s progress. Price: $0.99
HOMEWORK With this app, kids can keep their school life focused by adding and tracking homework assignments and even sending status updates to parents and teachers. Price: $1.99
TVOKIDS POLKA DOT SHORTS This is a fun, colorful and educational sequence-matching game for kids aged two to five. The polka dots on Polkaroo’s shorts are missing, so help him find them. Price: Free
I WANT TO BE A PIRATE Kids will love this interactive story about a boy who wants to be a pirate when he grows up. Feed cookies to the parrot, and say hello to the mermaids. Price: $0.99
WORD GO! SPELLING This game lets kids practice spelling, letters and vocabulary. It includes more than 50 words selected by educational experts to help develop spelling skills. Price: $3.99
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 50,000 great apps from BlackBerry App World. 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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Small Business
Want to improve your productivity?
These apps get the job done! BLACKBERRY MOBILE CONFERENCING This app makes scheduling conference calls simple, and it dials you in automatically. It’s sure to become an essential tool you’ll rely on to help manage your day. Price: Free
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BLACKBERRY TRAFFIC Know your estimated time of arrival based on current traffic conditions, and find out about alternative routes to avoid delays. Plus, voice guidance provides navigation. Price: Free
BLACKBERRY TRAVEL This app makes it easier than ever to plan, book, manage and share your travel details. Find hotel deals or arrange for transportation to and from the airport. Price: Free
POYNT This local search app lets you find and connect with businesses, movies, restaurants, people, offers and events near you whenever and wherever you need them. Price: Free
CONTACTS CLEANER Find and merge duplicate contacts on your BlackBerry smartphone. With a single click, this app quickly and efficiently reduces the clutter in your address book. Price: $0.99
REMOTE PRINT This app has created a BlackBerry smartphone first: wireless printing of almost any file from your device, including e-mails, photos, PDFs, Excel and Word files. Price: $4.99
EVERNOTE This award-winning app lets you remember just about anything that happens. From notes to ideas, to snapshots, to recordings, put it all into Evernote. Price: Free
SALESFORCE MOBILE Access sales info from the field. Quickly look up account activity before important calls or meetings, and log details afterward. Price: Free (for Salesforce customers; free trial for others)
Use BlackBerry App World to scan and download these and more than 50,000 great apps from BlackBerry App World. 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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Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most from your BlackBerry smartphone. Have other questions? Go to us.BlackBerry.com/support/blackberry101/tips.
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“How do I set up my BlackBerry ID (BBID)?” ■ Click the
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icon on home screen.
■ Press the
■ Select Device.
■ Click a preloaded ring tone or click All Music.*
■ Enter/edit your BBID information.
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■ Click the
■ Also, visit the new BBAW Ring Tone channel at appworld.BlackBerry.com/webstore/ product/4/?lang=en.
key, then Save.
“How do I adjust my touchscreen sensitivity?”
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icon on home screen.
■ Click Typing and Input, then Touchscreen Sensitivity.
■ For faster screen response when tapped, change Tap Interval to lower number. ■ For faster screen response when touched/held, change Hover Period to lower number. ■ Press the
key, then Save.
*Additional data charges might apply. For information, contact your wireless service provider. If this feature is not available, you can download ring tones from other websites.
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icon on home screen.
■ Press the key, then Phone Ring Tones.
■ Select BlackBerry ID.
■ Press the
“How do I change my ring tone?”
“How do I connect using Wi-Fi?” ■ Click Manage Connections on home screen. ■ Click Set Up Wi-Fi Network.
■ Then, if prompted, click Turn on Wi-Fi. ■ To connect to a public hotspot or Wi-Fi network, select Show Open Networks Only box. ■ Click Wi-Fi Network to connect your BlackBerry smartphone.