All posts related to BlackBerry applications and games.
Apps & Games / by - Nov 10, 2012 8:00 AM
Are there any developers out there who would be willing to participate in a 36 hour Blackberry Got Game port-a-thon? You can work on porting your existing game to the…
Apps & Games / by - Nov 9, 2012 12:00 PM
Hidden object games are fun, but they can usually be a pain in the ass to play on a mobile device, especially one that has a smaller screen. That is…
Apps & Games / by - Nov 7, 2012 12:00 PM
One of the best hardware features of a tablet, or more specifically the Blackberry Playbook, is the integrated gyroscope and accelerometer. Both of these devices measure different things, but they…
Apps & Games / by - Nov 4, 2012 12:00 PM
Any time a media streaming app hits Blackberry App World, it is momentous news. Media streaming apps are probably one of the most prominent uses for mobile devices and tablets….
Apps & Games / by - Nov 3, 2012 12:00 PM
Games, games, games and more games. We love games. In fact, the only thing we love more than games, are Playbook games. If we seem a little obsessed with games…
Apps & Games / by - Nov 2, 2012 12:00 PM
We’ve been covering Playbook games in droves lately. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, the Playbook is finally starting to get the attention it deserves. Are we…
Apps & Games / by - Nov 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Being totally honest, there aren’t many media streaming apps for the Blackberry Playbook. Maybe it’s just that we want the dominant ones like Netflix, Pandora, and Hulu instead of what…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 31, 2012 1:16 PM
The Blackberry Playbook is finally getting the attention it deserves. Games like Shadowgun, Radiant Defense, and Top Gear Stunt School have begun making their way to the platform. Console quality…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 28, 2012 12:09 PM
Are you on the lookout for some great, and cheap, games for your Playbook? We’ve got two family friendly games to discuss, and they are both from the same developer,…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 27, 2012 12:11 PM
We’ve been promoting photo editing apps for Blackberry devices quite a bit lately, as it seems there’s no longer much of a deficiency. It shouldn’t be a tremendous surprise then…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 26, 2012 1:49 PM
I like to dredge around the Blackberry app world looking for more and more innovative apps to keep me occupied on the long ride to my workplace. My Playbook is…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 26, 2012 12:52 PM
On October 23, a brand new update went live for the LinkedIn app on Blackberry devices. Until then, it had been over a year since the app had been updated….
Apps & Games / by - Oct 25, 2012 1:39 PM
Tablets are perfect for reading books and magazines. The added real estate on the screen is ideal for displaying text and images. It stands to reason that the Blackberry Playbook…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 24, 2012 1:38 PM
No Instagram? No problem! There are plenty of alternatives to the infamous photo sharing app Instagram, for Blackberry devices. We’re going to assume that Instagram will eventually release for Blackberry…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 23, 2012 12:08 PM
Pacemaker for the Blackberry Playbook has been around for a little while now. RIM debuted Pacemaker at Blackberry World back in May, specifically at the Blackberry Party at Universal Studios….
Apps & Games / by - Oct 22, 2012 12:23 PM
With Halloween only a few more days away, it seems fitting that we would preview a themed application for the Blackberry Playbook. Kids everywhere are excited to don their costumes…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 20, 2012 1:00 AM
There are plenty of times when you’re out and about, but you don’t have a data connection. It can happen while you’re on the subway, riding a tram, or going…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 17, 2012 1:00 PM
One of the best ways to spend time is to play a game. We don’t need to tell you that though, you’ve been here with us the whole time, playing…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 16, 2012 1:40 PM
By now, you’ve probably heard of the BBC show called Top Gear. After all, it spawned an American version that, if you don’t already know, isn’t quite as good as…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 15, 2012 12:28 PM
Tower defense titles, by far, comprise one of the most appropriate game types to play on a touchscreen tablet or mobile device. The games essentially play out like this: You…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 9, 2012 1:35 PM
Now that, the Blackberry brand, has started to make some headway in the mobile development hemisphere, we’re starting to see lots more premium games and apps making their way to…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 7, 2012 10:21 AM
Unique gaming experiences are not new to Blackberry App World, there are plenty out there. However, there are few games that release for the Blackberry exclusively, before releasing to other…
Apps & Games / by - Oct 6, 2012 11:36 AM
There are a few photo editing apps out there, floating aimlessly around in the Blackberry App World. They are certainly not as striking as Instagram, though. As we approach the…
Apps / by - Oct 2, 2012 10:30 AM
Normally when we talk about mobile gaming, we only consider the two big names in the market - Android and iPhone. That’s not to say that Blackberry is behind when…
Apps / by - Aug 21, 2012 8:21 AM
Fans of Kim Kardashian and her fabulous curves can now stalk her with her new app for the BlackBerry, Kim Kardashion. With this you can stay updated on all of…
Apps / by - Jun 28, 2012 3:19 AM
One of the new arrivals in the BlackBerry App World called Medication Reminder certainly caught our eye. It is one of those apps that you see that make you think:…
Apps / by - Jun 23, 2012 8:49 AM
The latest update for the BlackBerry Foursquare app (version 3.9.1) gives users a useful inbox integration feature. This lets Foursquare addicts get their notifications and alerts on their BlackBerry’s inbox. Of…
Apps / by - Jun 5, 2012 10:47 AM
People usually think Blackberries don’t have cool apps. Whenever we talk about apps, it’s mostly for Android and iPhone. Well yeah, we don’t have a million apps, but we do…
Apps & Games / by - May 23, 2012 10:52 AM
Gameloft is no joke when it comes to releasing mobile games. In fact, most of Gameloft’s mobile titles would also make worthy console ports. Unfortunately, a few of the best…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 28, 2012 11:03 AM
Another app to get updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone recently is BlackBerry App World. Now at beta version 3.1.2.20, this update brings some new features like BBM integration, and…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 28, 2012 10:56 AM
BlackBerry Messenger just keeps getting better! The latest update to BBM is now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone as version 6.2.0.24. This release brings a bunch of new features…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 19, 2012 1:21 PM
The SHAPE Services team let me know they’ve updated their IM+ app for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to version 1.3.1. We haven’t mentioned this app since its launch, so here’s…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 19, 2012 10:49 AM
Those of you who noticed that BeWeather was not updating in the background will be happy to know the problem has been fixed. Bellshare today released version 2.6.17 with a…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 19, 2012 9:55 AM
The free and popular note-taking app for BlackBerry smartphones known as Evernote updated to version 3.5.397. This app allows you to take notes (text, docs, pics and voice notes) on…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 16, 2012 11:03 AM
If you’re a fan of PVR Cinemas, you’ll be happy to know they’ve released an official application for BlackBerry smartphones. This app offers info no showtimes for movies running in…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 16, 2012 10:52 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pXoszhQgvs&hd=1[/youtube] Here’s another app we haven’t mentioned in a while, FileScout for BlackBerry smartphones. I use this app regularly and believe it’s the best file management app now available for…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 16, 2012 10:34 AM
RIM recently updated the free BlackBerry Traffic app for BlackBerry smartphones to version 3.0.2.18. This app offers information on traffic conditions, voice turn-by-turn directions, estimated time of arrival, alternate routes…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 16, 2012 9:51 AM
We haven’t mentioned Poynt in a few months but they’re back with an update that includes some nice feature additions. Poynt is an awesome and useful free app that provides…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 15, 2012 12:24 AM
It’s been a few months since the UberSocial team last updated their BlackBerry app but they’re back with a fresh version which includes a few goodies. UberSocial for BlackBerry smartphones…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 15, 2012 12:10 AM
RIM is definitely working hard on their beta apps. The latest app to receive an update in the BlackBerry Beta Zone is BlackBerry Messenger with version 6.2.0.15 available for download…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 14, 2012 11:26 AM
Following up the release of Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.0.0.9 in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, RIM also released beta version 3.0.0.16 of Twitter for BlackBerry. The Twitter app was also…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 14, 2012 11:19 AM
RIM recently released a new version of Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The latest version comes after a nice beta update with BBM Integration and more….
Apps & Games / by - Mar 8, 2012 11:13 AM
RIM’s last BBM Challenge was a success and they just let me know they’re going to start up round two with a second generation of the BBM Challenge Council. This…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 7, 2012 9:04 AM
The awesome and free browser alternative known as Opera Mini is now (finally) available for download in BlackBerry App World. This mobile web browser is available for direct download at…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 6, 2012 4:09 PM
RIM is back with another great promo where BlackBerry users running a BlackBerry 7 OS can get free apps and games! The last time they had a promo like this…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 6, 2012 12:48 PM
A few weeks ago I let you know that the WordPress team was planning to release an app refresh of their application for BlackBerry smartphones. Today they’ve launched a public…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 2, 2012 3:07 PM
It’s no secret that Netflix has absolutely no presence on BlackBerry devices other than third-party apps which don’t offer full functionality. Many of you have asked, complained and some even…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 2, 2012 2:39 PM
RIM today released a new version of BlackBerry App World for BlackBerry smartphones. It’s been a while since App World was last officially updated, the latest version hitting the Beta…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 1, 2012 12:26 PM
The free and official Bank of America Mobile Banking app for BlackBerry smartphones updated to version 3.1.66 today. As a BofA customer, this app is a must have for quick…
Apps & Games / by - Mar 1, 2012 9:50 AM
Press Release Globe Telecom’s BlackBerry smartphone customers will be able to apply purchases from BlackBerry App World directly to their Globe Telecom bill Barcelona, Spain and Manila, The Philippines -…