BlackBerry Software Store Named App World, Inches Closer to Launch
IntoMobile — ... , the update was due to go live in March, and here we are with a proper name, likely to lead up to a public launch in the next couple of weeks. A full site for developers, blackberry.com/appworld, should be going live sometime tonight, along with notification sign-ups for those who just can’t wait to get rolling in the apps. ...

RIM names its app store 'BlackBerry App World'
Engadget — ... What's bigger than a store, a market, or a catalog? A whole frigging world, that's what. A sign-up page to be notified when the BlackBerry App World is available -- which we've linked -- will go live at 10PM tonight. Filed under: ...

Welcome to App World, Rimmer!
Boing Boing Gadgets — BlackBerry users' appstore will be called "App World," writes MobileRoar's Trigatch4: "BlackBerry App World? They must have sat in a room brainstorming the lamest names and App World won." The new page will apparently appear at blackberry.com/appworld shortly.

RIM dubs its store “BlackBerry App World”
Gadgetell — Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile RIM has announced the official name of its app store as the “BlackBerry App World.”  What were you expecting, “RIM’s Fantastacial Mega Applications Warehouse?“  If you want to be notified when the store goes live head over to RIM’s site. So now we have Apple’s “App Store,” Palm’s “App Catalog,” and RIM’s “BlackBerry App World.”  I’m pretty sure everyone will still call it an “App Store” since that’s what Apple called it.  Sure there were applications for other phones running Palm or ...

BlackBerry's App Store Named 'App World', Goes Live Tonight [BlackBerry]
Gizmodo — ... ? Sign up online now and be alerted at 10PM ET tonight when it goes live. Or, set your alarm (BBs have alarms, right?) and eliminate the middleman. [AppWorld] ...

BlackBerry App Store Gets a Name: BlackBerry App World
Today @ PC World — [image] The upcoming application storefront for BlackBerry handhelds now has a name: BlackBerry App World. A Research in Motion spokeswoman also said that later today, BlackBerry fans will be able to sign up to be notified when BlackBerry App World goes live. The signup sheet will be at www.blackberry.com/appworld and should be live by 7 p.m. PST. At the same time, the spokeswoman said, RIM will be relaunching its BlackBerry developers site . BlackBerry App World is RIM's attempt to emulate some of the iPhone's phenomenal success with consumers, who can choose from thousands of applications in the ...

They Call It BlackBerry App World
RIMarkable — “They” are Research in Motion and “It” is what the BlackBerry Application Storefront will officially be called.   App World kind of sounds cheesy at first so I hope the name grows on me. [Source]

BlackBerry App World Pricing Structure Revealed
IntoMobile — ... Last night, blackberry.com/appworld went live, including notification page so you can get e-mailed when their new on-device software distribution channel goes live, as well as a ...

BlackBerry Application Center rebranded as “BlackBerry App World”
D' Technology Weblog — BlackBerry has finally abandoned the temporary “BlackBerry Application Center” and finalized the “BlackBerry App World” as the name for selling mobile apps. “Find tons of great applications designed for your BlackBerry smartphone in one convenient place - BlackBerry App World. Sign up for BlackBerry App World today and discover how to put more of your life on your BlackBerry smartphone,” is the message on the homepage. The BlackBerry Developers page will be update soon. At the ...

Take 2: BlackBerry App World Pricing Structure Set… $2.99 Paid App Minimum
IntoMobile — ... type applications. For $2.99, I better get the best fart app ever created I think in the end this is a message to developers. Make great apps. Make them worthy of the $2.99 price tag or you won’t be selling many copies. It says to me RIM wants the best apps available to run on their devices, and anything less… well… those titles can be given away for free. For more information or to register for email updates, make sure you hit up blackberry.com/appworld right now! Related News from ...

RIM officially launches BlackBerry App World
T3.com News — Anyone who's anyone has a download site right now - and as of today, that includes RIM with its BlackBerry App World. It's actually an application itself, available to download right now in the UK, US and Canada. Just make sure you have a trackball or touch-screen running BlackBerry device with software 4.2 or higher. And you'll need a PayPal account - this isn't a charitable venture for RIM, although you will find a few freebies on-board. Once in, you can browse the apps on offer for your specific handset via both mobile network and Wi-Fi, with the most popular and featured downloads highlighted, the ...

RIM officially launches BlackBerry App World
T3.com All — RIM officially launches BlackBerry App World PayPal account essential Anyone who's anyone has a download site right now - and as of today, that includes RIM with its BlackBerry App World. It's actually an application itself, available to download right now in the UK, US and Canada. Just make sure you have a trackball or touch-screen running BlackBerry device with software 4.2 or higher. And you'll need a PayPal account - this isn't a charitable venture for RIM, although you will find a few freebies on-board. Once in, you can browse the apps on offer for your specific handset via both mobile network and Wi-Fi, with the ...

RIM abre App World, la tienda de aplicaciones para BlackBerry
Celularis — ... es que RIM ofrecerá a esos programadores un 80% de los beneficios de las descargas, frente al 70% de Apple y otra, que el coste mínimo de las aplicaciones será de 2,99 dólares. Además, App World usará la plataforma de pagos de PayPal para sus transacciones. La tienda estará disponible de entrada en Estados Unidos, Canadá y Reino Unido y será compatible con todas las BlackBerrys que usen trackball. Se puede descargar desde mobile.blackberry.com o desde blackberry.com/appworld. ...

RIM BlackBerry App World software store launches
SlashGear — RIM have launched the BlackBerry App World, their version of the on-device app store.  Available initially in the US, UK and Canada - with a broader roll-out to follow - App World will run on any BlackBerry on OS 4.2 or higher, as long as they have either a trackball or a touchscreen.   Software can be downloaded either via WiFi or cellular data connection, and is paid for via a PayPal account associated with the user’s BlackBerry App World account.  The app includes thirteen categories - including games, maps & navigation, personal finance & banking, productivity and ...

RIM Launches BlackBerry App World
RIMarkable — BlackBerry App World is here.  Head on over and check it out… http://www.blackberry.com/appworld

RIM Opens Doors To BlackBerry App World
IntoMobile — ... from your BlackBerry or hit up blackberry.com/appworld from your desktop computer to download the App World client. ...

RIM opens BlackBerry App World mobile application marketplace
MobileBurn.com — RIM is launching BlackBerry App World, its mobile application marketplace for BlackBerry smartphones, today at the 2009 CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The App World application features a front page carousel which showcases the best new free and paid applications every week. Users can access App World's top downloads, or browse through its list of application categories. If they are still searching for that perfect app, the App World application allows users to search its inventory. Users can submit reviews and recommend applications. Users have access to App World over WiFi and over cellular networks. The store ...

Como previsto, Research In Motion inaugura o BlackBerry App World
MacMagazine — Conforme divulgado há alguns dias, a Research In Motion anunciou hoje — seguindo os passos da Apple e da iPhone App Store — o lançamento de sua loja de aplicativos BlackBerry App World na América do Norte e no Reino Unido. A RIM já trabalha na tradução e localização de sistemas de pagamento para oferecê-la a usuários de outras partes do mundo — incluindo o Brasil, ainda em 2009. O BlackBerry App World é suportado por todos os modelos BlackBerry com sistema operacional 4.2.0 ou superior, entre eles as famílias Curve, Bold, Storm e Pearl. Por enquanto, a ...

BlackBerry App World Gets Updated To Correct Connectivity Issues
RIMarkable — As many of you already know, Research in Motion launched BlackBerry App World (think Apple App Store) earlier this week, however, many BlackBerry users couldn’t get the darn thing to load on their device.  Even though they had devices that met the requirements for App World, they kept getting an error message that said, “Sorry, your device does not meet the system requirements that are needed to support BlackBerry App World.” Fortunately RIM has addressed this issue quickly, releasing an update that corrects the problem.  If you tried to ...

New Slacker Radio App for BlackBerry Smartphones Now Offers Song Lyrics and Bluetooth Support
SolSie.com — New Slacker Radio App for BlackBerry Smartphones Now Offers Song Lyrics and Bluetooth Support Slacker announced the availability of a new version of the Slacker Radio application for the BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve series, BlackBerry Pearl series, BlackBerry Pearl Flip and BlackBerry Storm smartphones. The free application is available on BlackBerry App World(TM) ( www.blackberry.com/appworld ) announced few days ago. image The updated Slacker app gives users* new features, including viewing song lyrics, creating custom stations based on specific songs and Bluetooth(R) support.  The Bluetooth ...

Ticketmaster for BlackBerry Arrives in App World
IntoMobile — The ‘Ticketmaster’ BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) App is now available for free download in App World. While this app did come out some time ago, its venture into the App World will mean easier access for many. Click, download and you’re all set! With the Ticketmaster App for BlackBerry you can search, browse and purchase tickets for events taking place in your area, or wherever you happen to be. It’s really easy to use, and handy for sure. The app is available now in the US and Canada, but UK users will have to wait just a while, Ticketmaster says they are still working on a version ...

5 Things RIM Can Do To Make App World Better
RIMarkable — Chances are that you’ve already heard about BlackBerry App World, however, in case you haven’t, it is supposed to be something like, and I use the term “like” loosely, Apple’s App Store. App World is definitely not a one-stop shop for all all the BlackBerry applications you could ever want on your device and, quite honestly, I don’t know that it ever will be, however, here are, in my opinion, 5 things that could immediately improve BlackBerry App World and make it a bit more useful. Create A Tag For All Free ...

MyCaption Voice-to-Data Application available on BlackBerry App World
Gear Diary — Do you like talking to your BlackBerry?  Do you dream of being able to use your voice to write emails,  memos, tasks, and calendar entries?  Well, MyCaption.com, Inc now has their voice-to-data MyCaption product available on BlackBerry® App World™. Too busy to type?  This application may just be what you’ve been looking for.  The application is geared towards business users who need to convert their voice to searchable, actionable data. … [visit site to read more] Related posts: What is BlackBerry Wallet ...

Cool Stuff I Installed On My BlackBerry This Week (4-24-09)
RIMarkable — It’s been a while since our last installment of Cool Stuff I Installed On My BlackBerry This Week so BlackBerry applications installed over the passed several will be included for the week ending April 24th, 2009.   In this week’s edition we will cover a new internet radio client, a game for the BlackBerry Storm, a couple of social media clients, and RIM’s version of App Store. The nice thing about this weeks list is that all the BlackBerry Applications listed are free BlackBerry applications. BlackBerry App World We figured that we would start the list ...

Handmark launches Thomson Reuters app for BlackBerry smartphones
IntoMobile — Handmark has announced a new BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) application for Thomson Reuters, which provides users with business news, award-winning photography, market data and financial information. Among the application features, we highlight: News stories from a variety of categories including world, sports, politics, environment, health, and business Full story articles and photos optimized for mobile screen Localized content Up-to-the-minute market data including indices, commodities and currencies by region Offline support Personalized ...

Cool App of the Day: VQ CarFinder App for BlackBerry
IntoMobile — Now here’s an app that would come in handy for a guy like me. Ever find yourself at that big sporting event, or perhaps you were doing some shopping at the mall, and for the life of you, you can’t remember where you parked your vehicle? This has happened to me more than once, and it usually ends up with a fit of historical laughter as I weave my way in and out of cars, hoping to find the one that brought me. Thankfully, the crafty developers at VisionQuest Innovations have put together a new BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) app called VQ CarFinder. All you need to get this working is a ...

Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller For BlackBerry
RIMarkable — I just received press release that will be of interest to those really into playing video games on their their BlackBerry devices.  The Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller has been announced and it is compatible with all BlackBerry devices that have a trackball. You can read the entire press release after the jump… Zeemote™ Inc. has announced today that the Zeemote® JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller is now compatible with all BlackBerry® smartphones with a trackball. Downtime is now game time with the Zeemote® JS1 ...

Gokivo Navigation for BlackBerry Expands to EU, Canada
jkOnTheRun — Networks in Motion, producers of the Gokivo navigation software, today announced extended coverage service for BlackBerry devices. The maps now cover Canada and Western Europe, which combined with existing U.S. coverage, now sees Gokivo covering all of North America. Gokivo is not a household name, but  it is the navigation software powering Verizon’s VZ Navigator service. The software has these features: Turn-by-turn visual and audible directions make it easier to get where you need to go in the U.S. and Canada or UK and parts of Western Europe. Pedestrian navigation with ...

Zeemote Releases the JS1 Bluetooth Gaming Controller for Blackberry
Berry Reporter — Finally we actually have a usable gaming controller for the Blackberry.  This one comes from Zeemote, who introduced the JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Controller for the Blackberry cell phones.  I have been saying it for awhile now that RIM needs to put more into Blackberry games and this new controller should help push them along a little faster.  The JS1 works on every Blackberry device that has the built in trackball.  Best of all this new controller is ready for the newly released Blackberry Tour, hats off to you Zeemote team. Press Release: CHELMSFORD, MASS.– July 28, 2009 — ...

Zeemote Releasing the JS1 Bluetooth Gaming Controller for BlackBerry
Berry Reporter — Finally we actually have a usable gaming controller for the Blackberry.  This one comes from Zeemote, who introduced the JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Controller for the Blackberry cell phones.  I have been saying it for awhile now that RIM needs to put more into Blackberry games and this new ...

Rumor: Much Needed Blackberry App World Update Coming
Berry Reporter — Make no mistake about it, the Blackberry App World is still a work in progress.  By now most of us have figured out its flaws and strengths and what they can improve on.  Right now the unfortunate fact is there seems to be more negatives than positives.  I think most of us are optimistic on the future of the App World and what it could mean to users and developers all over the world. Some exciting news may be coming soon as the App World could be releasing version 1.1 in the near future.  BerryReview noticed that RIM has updated their documentation from version 1.0 to version ...

BlackBerry App World 1.1 Goes Live
IntoMobile — ... peruse a variety of new categories. The last, and most contentious new feature, is SD card archiving for apps, so you can reinstall deleted applications from your memory card, saving on connectivity hassles. It’s not quite as handy as, say, running apps from the microSD card, but it’s certainly a start in that direction. BlackBerry app memory is pretty tight, so this kind of solution will help users relax at least a little bit on that front. Hit up BlackBerry.com/AppWorld on your mobile browser to get updating. Related News ...

BlackBerry App World Updated to 1.1.0.15
IntoMobile — RIM has gone ahead and published an update to BlackBerry App World. The latest version brings the App to 1.1.0.15. Hopefully the update addresses some bugs and improves performance, but I suppose we won’t know until we try it out, right? You can pick up this latest version via www.blackberry.com/appworld. Go ahead, update your App World and let me know if you noticed any marked improvements! (I have a feeling any changes will be very minor) Funny Note: It’s also worth noting here that BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) App World is a top download in… um… App ...

Shed a Few Pounds: Weight Loss Sensei Now Available for BlackBerry
IntoMobile — So let’s say you want to lose a few pounds, but don’t know where to start. You’re busy, on-the-go all the time and have always wished there was something you could ‘take with you’ to help you stay on course with your diet and weight loss goals. Now, thanks to ...

10 Free BlackBerry Applications Worth Downloading
RIMarkable — Two of the most popular posts that you will find here on RIMarkable are: Five Free BlackBerry Storm Applications Worth Downloading 5 More Free BlackBerry Storm Applications Worth Downloading A question that it seems like we get asked a few ...

TiVo app now available on the BlackBerry App World
Gadgetell — Section: Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Mobile Screenshots of the TiVo app on BlackBerry TiVo and RIM are releasing a TiVo app today.  What does the app do?  It lets you schedule recordings from your BlackBerry and your TiVo will do the ...

BlackBerry Buzz — Widgets, Messenger and Flash, Oh My!
jkOnTheRun — It’s Tuesday and that can only mean it’s time for our new weekly feature, BlackBerry Buzz. The Buzz is where you’ll find out what’s been going on in the BlackBerry brambles. You’ll hear about everything that’s worth knowing in the awesome world of the BlackBerry. Widgets are all the rage these days. You know, those little utilities that sit on the home screen and only do one thing. They will tell you the current weather so you don’t have to look out the window. They can show you what time it is in another city. The beauty of widgets is they can be used to customize a phone’s home screen to ...

BlackBerry App World Updated to 1.1.0.20
IntoMobile — ... busy working, tweaking and upgrading App World. Why do I say that? Well, because another update to App World is available of course! A new update brings App World to 1.1.0.20. If I recall correctly, it was late September when App World went to 1.1.0.19… So one can only assume this new build contains its fair share of bug fixes, tweaks and feature updates. No changelog is available, so if you install do let us know if you notice any major changes. To get started, hit up blackberry.com/appworld from your Berry’s browser. [Via: CB ...

Press Release: THE WEATHER CHANNEL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST FREE APPLICATION FOR BLACKBERRY
MobileBurn.com — Ad-supported Application from The Weather Channel Available through BlackBerry App World ATLANTA (Oct. 12, 2009) – The Weather Channel Mobile today announced a new ad-supported version of its popular weather application for BlackBerry.  The Weather Channel for BlackBerry includes features such as GPS-based Location Tracker and interactive radar maps.  With the addition of expandable banner advertisements, it is free for customers and available via mobile phones from the BlackBerry App World and from the BlackBerry browser. The Weather Channel for BlackBerry includes interactive radar maps as well as current ...

Dictionary.com Introduces First-Ever Free Dictionary & Thesaurus Application For BlackBerry Smartphones
BlackBerry Rocks! — Dictionary.com has just released the first ever free dictionary and thesaurus application for BlackBerry available at their site and in the BlackBerry App World. The Dictionary.com app provides users with more than 500,000 words, definitions and synonyms, audio pronunciations, spelling suggestions and their popular Word of the Day for both English and Spanish! Features: Dictionary.com – Access the most comprehensive, up-to-date dictionary available online with more than 325,000 word definitions and spelling suggestions ...

RIM To Host Second Annual BlackBerry Developer Conference From November 9-12, Mobile Guide, Last Day To Register Online!
BlackBerry Rocks! — RIM’s BlackBerry Developer Conference is just around the corner and according to @BlackBerryForum, today is the last day to register online! The 2009 BlackBerry Developer Conference features more than 110 sessions that will appeal to commercial developers for both enterprise and consumer markets, corporate developers, business decision makers and application architects and designers. There are a range of sessions designed to accommodate both beginner and advanced application developers, including web developers, .NET developers and Java® developers. In addition to General ...

BlackBerry App World v1.1.0.23 Released – No Change Log
BerryReview.com — Tom let me know that App World has been updated by RIM to version 1.1.0.23. I am not updating myself since the last update bricked my BlackBerry but if you use App World regularly it may be worth it. You can pick it up OTA at www.blackberry.com/appworld If you liked this article, you might find these interesting: BlackBerry App World v1.0.0.28 Released: No Change Log BlackBerry App World Update 1.1.0.15 – App World Now a Top Download??? HOT! BlackBerry App World 1.1.0.11 Released – No Change Log (Yet!) HOT! ...

Blackberry App World launched in India
Tech Ticker — ... To download the app, a user can go to Blackberry App World or mobile.blackberry.com from their handset. Blackberry App World works only with devices running on OS 4.2 or higher. ...

Loopt Releases Update – Adds Background Location Updating
BerryReview.com — Loopt just announced an update to their application that will add some more uses to their free application. The app will now help you find places and people nearby using background location updating. My guess is that it will always use GPS or maybe even cell tower triangulation in the background to find people and places near you. I am not sure how badly this will hit your battery but the idea is pretty cool. The app will keep updating your location kind of like Google Maps Latitude. Feature highlights ...

Loopt Launches Major Update To Unite Mobile, Social, And Local Discovery On BlackBerry Smartphones
BlackBerry Rocks! — Loopt let me know that they have just released a major update for their BlackBerry client that adds a bunch of new features. Loopt mobile updates your location in real-time while it runs in the background so you can meet up with nearby friends, explore new places to grab food, and find local events wherever you are. Here are some of the features: Discover the best places and events, including those rated highly by your friends on Pulse See where your friends are on maps – view their latest updates listed in real-time and comment on them Check-in to ...

Slacker Radio Mobile App Delivered to T-Mobile USA Customers on BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphones
SolSie.com — Slacker Radio Mobile App Delivered to T-Mobile USA Customers on BlackBerry Curve 8520 Smartphones Slacker, today announced that T-Mobile USA customers using a BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone will be given easier access to their favorite music through the free Slacker Radio Mobile application, as an icon for the application will be pushed directly to their smartphone. [image] Already broadly available on BlackBerry App World(TM) to T-Mobile USA customers using BlackBerry® smartphones, T-Mobile USA’s customers using a BlackBerry Curve 8520 are now provided with greater discoverability and easier access to the ...