Apps has been a sticking point for BlackBerry 10, with many apps present on iOS and Android that simply are not available on BlackBerry 10. However, day by day, apps are coming in. Today, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins announced a flurry of new apps that will be coming to BlackBerry 10. Among these, a Shazam-type app called “Soundhound” is being released. This would allow Blackberry ... »
S4BB Limited has released Camera Timer for BlackBerry 10. Camera Time app lets you take the photos, just like a normal camera, and set a timer to 5, 10 or 30 seconds to take a picture. Camera Timer is available for $0.99 at BlackBerry World™ and is compatible with BlackBerry® OS 5.0 and Blackberry® 10 Download Camera Timer for BlackBerry »
Some us enjoy listening to podcasts and if you’re a frequent N4BB reader, chances are you’ve heard ours. Your PlayBook can be great for listening and following podcasts. You can use the BlackBerry Podcasts app to download or subscribe to your favorite podcasts. Here’s how to do it: To download a podcast just go into de Podcasts app and tap the one you wish to download. To display... »
GasBuddy has been updated to version 4.2.1 and is now available for download from BlackBerry World. This new release has some cool new features, including: GasBuddy awards system is now available through your profile (our achievement system, similar to that of popular gaming systems) Pull to refresh the map Added share the app via Text Messaging Numerous bug fixes and UI optimizations A new update... »
When BlackBerry 10 was announced, a lot of us were hoping some of the apps that weren’t available before would be for the new platform. Netflix being one of those apps. Sadly, some information has come to light that Netflix is currently not working on a BlackBerry10. Being one of the most requested applications, we all thought this would come real and we would finally have the app available ... »
Radio Player+, a radio station listening app, has been released for BlackBerry 10. The app uses SHOUTcast to provide radio stations, as well as a custom database where the developers can add requested stations. It includes an Alarm and Sleep timer, adding stations manually using a stream URL or playlist file, search stations by genre, and much more. Radio Player+ is available on BlackBerry World f... »
Those of you still interested in learning more about BlackBerry app development, there’s an event waiting for you. There’s a BlackBerry Mini Jam coming up in London on 7th March. The event is free of charge and you’ll attend a series of talks on app development by BlackBerry experts. Don’t miss this event and a chance to learn how to make awesome apps. For more details of t... »
BlackBerry has announced that they will be working with Trend Micro to expand the protection to customers against malware and privacy issues present in third party applications. They will be using Trend Micro’s app scanning service to analyze the apps that are submitted to BlackBerry World. We’ve all known Trend Micro for a long time now and BlackBerry has always been known for being g... »
There’s a new download in town! BlackBerry Beta Zone has just released a BlackBerry World version 4.3. There really isn’t much new in this release, but it includes bug fixes to improve the overall performance of the application, as well as the rebranding from ‘BlackBerry App World’ to ‘BlackBerry World’. If you’re a member of the Beta Zone, just head over... »
We’ve seen how these last couple of days a lot of apps have been announced for BlackBerry 10. Just a while ago we told you about the famous Untappd app releasing for the new OS, and now MLB has announced they “At Bat” application will be available for the new BlackBerry 10 OS opening day. That’s great news, specially for all sports fan. Make sure you look for the app when B... »
Anyone who knows me personally understands I have one weakness. Yes I am addicted to delicious tasting Beer. As always I drink very responsibly and so should you. But how to find more Beers? Or keep track of what your friends are drinking? Well by downloading one of my ABSOLUTE favorite apps untappd. Today, according to their blog the app is officially available for download on BlackBerry 10 devic... »
ReadOnTouch PRO version 4.0 has been released and is now available for BlackBerry PlayBook and BB10! The application lets you save articles so you can read them later. Articles can be viewed on or offline and it’s PlayBook ready. Here’s what version 4.0 brings: new: completely rewritten user interface! new: full support for BB10! new: share articles to Springpad (and use them in Organi... »
BlackBerry App World just recently approved Text Count Alert, an app designed to alert its user when a daily or monthly limit of SMS messages is near or has been exceeded. This app also sending text messages once the limit has been reached. This is quite useful for those who want to save a some money on their bill. Text Count Alert is available in the BlackBerry App World for only $0.99, a fair p... »
@Jcarty the maker of @Blaq for PlayBook has brought us a BlackBerry 10 countdown Apps. The app will update your BBM display picture automatically and your display Status on demand. This App was suggested tonight by @NikiDusault on twitter, this just goes to show easy it is to make an App for BlackBerry, not to dismiss @Jcarty and his skill which is very impressive with the quality we are seeing ou... »
A new updated has been released for Umbrlla, a Tumblr app available for BlackBerry smartphones, PlayBook and BlackBerry 10 devices. This update brings some major bug fixes and improvements. The application allows users to use most of Tumblr’s features. Here’s a list of features: create posts select which one of your blogs you want to post to select the state of post (publish, queue, d... »
S4BB Limited has released a new update for Battery Watch for BlackBerry Smartphones. This update fixes minor bugs and improves the overall performance of the app. Battery Watch tracks your BlackBerry device’s battery performance so you can get an overview on various details such temperature and voltage, daily, weekly, and month battery performance and more. Battery Watch is compatible with B... »
Do you Live in Canada? Do you have a BlackBerry 7.1 device? ( type myver in a blank email document and look for 7.1.0.798 or something near that). If so you’re in luck. Jingu Smiley Premium is now available for FREE!! Head over to App World to download, or scan the QR code below. Until December 31 (a $0.99 value), compliments of BlackBerry. Thank you for choosing your BlackBerry 7.1 OS smartphon... »
XLabz has released a cool new journal app for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The app is called A Day In Life and lets you store ideas, thoughts, events, experiences, memories, note and more. You can easily capture and write about anything right on your PlayBook and you can add location and weather tags to your notes. The app is currently available in the App World for only $1.99. If you buy it, do let u... »
Facebook has finally released the official Facebook Messenger application for BlackBerry smartphones. With this app you can chat with your Facebook friends on the go and receive messages instantly. Here are some of the features: Message a friend or start a group conversation Reach friends on mobile or web Get push notifications Know who’s seen your messages Attach photos to messages You can ... »
One of the things I love the most about my BlackBerry is the camera. I love taking photos on the go, whenever I see something cool or that I want to remember, I take out my BlackBerry and snap a photo. But sometimes the photo isn’t as good as I’d like it to be, and sometimes you only get one shot, so what can you do to make sure you take a good photo? Here are some things you might wan... »
