Blackberry App World – We Have Lift-Off

The much anticipated Blackberry App World (store) has launched. If you’re a Blackberry user then you’ve probably been pouting about all the other app stores that have been available for iPhone and G1 users. Well, now it’s your day to shine!

BlackBerry App World features currently include:

• Front Page Carousel – BlackBerry App World showcases several applications on its front page carousel, making it easy for users to browse through a select number of featured applications. Featured applications will vary from week to week, helping users discover new applications for practically every aspect of life.

• Top Downloads – The “Top Downloads” area on BlackBerry App World lists applications that are the most downloaded.

• Categories – BlackBerry App World will feature a variety of application categories. Current categories include:

• Entertainment
• Games
• Maps and Navigation
• Music and Video
• News and Weather
• Personal Finance and Banking
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Productivity and Utilities
• Professional and Business
• Reference and eBooks
• Social Networking and Sharing
• Sports and Recreation
• Travel

• Search – BlackBerry App World includes a keyword search capability.

• Reviews – Applications on BlackBerry App World can be reviewed by users and those reviews are reflected in star ratings. Users can easily access and read reviews from other users, see screenshots and read a description of each application before they download it.

• o Recommend – BlackBerry App World users can recommend applications to other people through email, PIN, SMS message or BlackBerry® Messenger.

• Application Storage – BlackBerry App World includes a folder called My World, which can keep track of applications the user has downloaded. It is a personal storage space that allows users to uninstall and re-install applications and to easily transfer purchased applications to a new BlackBerry smartphone.

Just like any other app store there are free apps and apps for purchase. Enjoy!