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- Price: Free
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- Date added: July 30, 2009
- Total Downloads: 25,245
- Downloads last week: 1,507
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt on December 01, 2009
RIM's BlackBerry App World isn't the only way to get mobile applications onto your BlackBerry smartphone, but it's one of the most convenient. As the official BlackBerry storefront, there are certain advantages to using RIM's App World. Programs are easy to find by browsing through categories or searching--and only those apps compatible with your phone model will show. You're able to View reviews and see screenshots before committing to an app; you can add your own 2 cents' worth once you've installed the program in question.
While RIM manages no return policy, developers have the option of publishing trials, so you can evaluate a premium application before you purchase. At this time, the only way to purchase apps is through a PayPal account. We'd prefer more options, like linking a credit card with the app store, or using carrier billing.
Apart from that, RIM got one important element right. The My World tab on App World logs your purchases and freeware downloads, making it easy to redownload apps you've uninstalled, and to reinstall all your apps anew if you change phone models.
Publisher's description
From Research In Motion :BlackBerry App World allows BlackBerry smartphone users to discover new applications, download free and trial applications, and purchase applications using PayPal accounts. Browse and download a large selection of applications designed for your BlackBerry smartphone in one convenient location. Download BlackBerry App World for free to load up your BlackBerry smartphone with games, social networking, online shopping, personal productivity, organization tools and other fun and functional applications. Personalize your BlackBerry smartphone with tons of applications.
A PayPal account is required to download the applications using BlackBerry App World.
CNET Editor's Note: The 'Download Now' button takes you to RIM's BlackBerry App World download page. You can also point the mobile browser to http://blackBerry.com/appworld to initiate a download.
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Version: BlackBerry App World 1.1
Pros: If you don't have a data plan, you can not use this!
Cons: I have a 8220 with Wi-Fi, but the program will not allow you to use it without a Data Plan
Summary: For those of us who bought the phone thinking we would have access to this through wi-fi are left missing out. Luckily Crackberry.com makes one that does work.
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Version: BlackBerry App World 1.1
"Buyer Beware!!! BlackBerry WILL NOT back Purchases"
Pros: Lots of apps
Cons: BlackBerry will not support or refund for bad applications! They allow developers that DO NOT support their products to continue to take money from users, when their applications do not work.
Summary: I purchased MultiAlarm Pro by Fruity Apps and the application will not work on my BlackBerry 9630 - Tour from Verizon Wireless. The application will not allow setting up recurring alarms as there is a software glich that will not allow you to selec... read more >>
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