My Top 20 Premium and Free BlackBerry Applications

I have been reading the top 10’s and 20’s of different peoples favourite blackberry applications and thought I’d join the great debate! I am using the BlackBerry Storm at the moment so every application will be available for that device, but also many will work on other BlackBerry devices.

You will notice we state weather the application can be downloaded using the BlackBerry Application World as this is a good way to check if it is available for your device, also included will be the price (if it isn’t free), the download location, trial availability and the berry 365 rating out of 10.

Please remember this is just my opinion and I would love to hear if you think I have missed something off the list or you feel I have added something not worthy of your top 20!

1.Viigo
In at number one on my all time top 20 blackberry applications has got to be Viigo. Its FREE and is certainly my most used application. Everything from football to share prices can be found on Viigo. The new and improved Viigo, now with pod cast support is a hive of information and lets you fully customize it to follow your favourite rss feeds keeping you bang up to date with the latest news from your most visited sites. As long as Viigo keeps progressing the way it is im fairly sure it will remain firmly at or near the top of this list.

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: Free
Trial: N/A
Berry365 Score: 9.5/10

2. QuickLaunch v2
Second on our amazing Top 20 BlackBerry Applications list is QuickLaunch v2. Anyone who follows us here at 365 will know how much we love the work Erik does on QuickLaunch. In a nutshell quick launch lets you quickly launch any application of feature using pretty much two button clicks. With the added features of quickly resetting your device and taking screen captures this is destined to be a long favourite for me and many others.  For more information on version 2 click here.

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: $4.99
Trial: Free
Berry365 Score: 9.4/10

3. World Snooker 09
Right up there with Viigo and QuickLaunch as one of my most used applications, granted its a game but it gets some seriously heavy usage on my phone! 1 or 2 players, championship mode, trick shot mode and lasts for absolutely ages! Good for competative battles with your workmates.. Best 5 pound I have spent on the phone! I would love to hear what kind of top scores you get if you play this one.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: £5
Trial: No
Berry365 Score: 9.2/10

4. Berry Buzz
I came across Berry Buzz when writing a review for the developer and it has been an ever present favourite of mine. It lets you receive many different notifications via the LED changing colour and also the useful vibe and ring can be set in this application! One of those apps you just don’t like to live without once you have it. This is good for them times when your in a meeting or you only want to know about important phone calls or texts but still want the option of having you phone on silent.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: $5.95
Trial: Yes
Berry365 Score: 9/10

5. BB Messenger
OK so this one is cheating just a little as it is already included with the phones operating system but non the less it is still an application and is one of my firm favourites. I like other messaging clients but BBM just feels that little bit more exclusive and lets you keep in touch with people who have a similar interest as yourself… blackberry fans unite! Send files, contact information and most importantly stay in touch at a fraction of the price of a text message.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free (Included With Phone)
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 9/10

6. BB Smart Alarms Pro
If like me you love to sleep, you will no doubt slept through many alarms! Unfortunately the BlackBerry does not come equipped with the ability to set multiple alarms. Step up BB Smart Alarms Pro. Create as many alarms as you want! Choose from four cool alarm sounds or pick your own mp3’s to wake up to! Set snooze times for 1, 2, 5 minutes all the way up to an hour (im a snooze button lover!). Take you arlarmingly cool BlackBerry to the next level!

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: $8.95
Trial Available: Yes
Berry365 Score: 8.7/10

7. 99 Holes Mini Golf
This is my number 2 game and its simply because I have a great rivalry with my friend at work and this is our bored at work game in which there have been many a pound won and lost!  99 Holes Mini Golf is uberly addictive especially when played with someone you love to beat. The graphics aint up to much but the gameplay is stupidly addictive and you have 99 holes. All in all a decent game with longevity attached to it.

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: $3.99 at Bplay $4.99 at App World
Trial Available: No
Berry365 Score: 8.5/10

8. Google Maps
This one gets me out of a few sticky situations! I use Google Maps for the BlackBerry Storm quite a lot as I sometimes work in rural areas and trying to find the railway can be a bit of a pain…. stick Google maps on and scout for it the old fashioned way… on a map. But not just any map a digital image with gorgeous clear shots of pretty much anywhere in the world. Add a route planner and GPS to the fold and you have quite simply the best mapping solution on the BlackBerry! Only Google can pull that out the bag.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 8.5/10

9. Google Sync
Google Sync is a new addition to my top 20 and since running this site I have found it to be of great benefit to me. I use google for all my personal contacts and my calender needs… Im writing this blog as wee speak as I checked my google calender entries and it reminded me to write a helpful list post all synchronised using GoogleSync. Once it has been fully set up it runs in the background as and when you require it to. Great business tool!

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 8.5/10

10. Docs to Go
This might not be everyone’s cup of tea but again one that comes included in the phones original operating system makes it into my top 20. Its mainly because I use it quite a lot with my day job… weather it be updating and sending my CV to clients or filling in my time sheets using sheet to go, this is one nifty little application that all phones should have. The program is upgradeable which makes it even better although it is quite pricey.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free (Comes With Phone)
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 8.5/10

11. BBFileScout
A nifty little application that gets a fair lot of usage on my BlackBerry Storm is BB FileScout which is why it has made it into my top 20. BB FileScout lets you manage your files more easily and more accessibly than was previously available with the official RIM software. BB FileScout is one of them applications that should have been there as an original feature of the operating system!

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free (OTA Link)
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 8/10

12. Pattern Lock
Pattern Lock has got to be the coolest locking application available for the BlackBerry Storm. It does exactly what is says on the tin… locks your phone with a pattern, one which you set. If this didn’t lock me out all the time when I have sampled a few too many lagers it would be much further up on the list. Options galore can be set on this BlackBerry Storm locking application, making it one of the best there is available on the market.

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: $2.99
Trial Available: Yes
Berry365 Score: 8/10

13. FaceBook
Nothing too revolutionary here but facebook for BlackBerry smart phones is getting better with updates and I use it every day so it has got to be on the list. If some features on myspace, like the picture viewer, were available on FaceBook it would definitely be in my top 5 but there is still a little work to be done to make it the great application it should be. Still a definite must in anyone top 20… steady and reliable!

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: Free
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 8/10

14. Brick Breaker Revolution
If President Obama digs the BlackBerry for “Brick Breaker” then that’s good enough for me. What we have here though is digital chocolates attempt to revamp the game with more tricks, more levels and more game play! It is one of them games that just gets better with age and is the ultimate boredom killer at the bus stop or work. Four amazing game modes for endless excitement: Revolution, Classic, Infinite and Time Attack!

BlackBerry Application World: Yes
Price: $3.99 at Bplay $4.99 at App World
Trial Available: No
Berry365 Score: 7.5/10

15. BerryWars
Being a fan of Dope Wars and Mafia Wars I was waiting in huge anticipation of something like this to become available for my BlackBerry Storm. It keeps you extremely occupied when your feeling bored! My Top 20 is made up with a few time killers and this one is right up there with the best of them. Sell Drugs, Make Money, Bribe Coppers, Beat People Up, By Guns all on your BlackBerry Storm! What more could you ask for?

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: $2.99
Trial Available: Yes
Berry365 Score: 7.5/10

16. vLingo
I have been following this product since I first laid eyes on it and now it is fully functional on the BlackBerry Storm. If you just can’t be bothered typing out that text message  and would like to send texts or emails via speech, this little beauty is for you. Set the convenience key to activate vLingo… hit it and say your desired commands. Send texts and emails, open programs and search the internet all by the power of your voice.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free (Upgrade Available)
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 7.5/10

17. Tiny Twitter
If your a twitter fan you must have one of the many great twitter clients out there installed on your BlackBerry and we are no exception here at Berry 365, In at number 17 is Tiny Twitter. Each have different functions and different layouts and you just tend to fall in love with one of them. When I landed on Tiny Twitter I just ended up naturally sticking with it as it does everything I need… updates my status and lets me see what my friends are up to… After all isn’t that what twitter is all about… simplicity!

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 7.2/10

18. Opera Mini
This phone browser is used world wide by many different phones and you can see why. At the moment it is the best of the rest and I find myself using it a fair bit. There are some new exciting browsers in the pipeline and I can see this one dropping out of my top 20 if they are as good as hyped up to be, but for now if you want an alternative to the BB Browser this is my choice. Software for the Storm is now at version 4.2 and the improvements keep on getting better.

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: Free
Trial Available: N/A
Berry365 Score: 7/10

19. Civilization 4
I remember when my dad brought home his first laptop from work when I was like 12 or 13 and it had Civilization on it…. I spent a whole school half term glued to the screen trying to take over the world! Now its on my berry! Sweet! Maybe not as good as the classic I remember, although I did have more imagination back then! Its an absolute classic and Its on a phone you cant go wrong!

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: $6.99
Trial Available: Yes
Berry365 Score: 7/10

20. MeterBerry - Battery and memory manager
For those of you that love to know the statistical in’s and outs of your BlackBerry devices this is the one for you. Currently only available for the Storm but an absolute belter at what it does. I especially like the fact you can calculate changes in free application memory since the device was last started, allowing you to detect memory leaks. Brand New to the list and as I test more will probably move up

BlackBerry Application World: No
Price: $2.95
Trial Available: Yes
Berry365 Score: 7/10

Competition Time Win 1 Of 20 Copies Of ShortCut Me

Its that time of the month again where we feel the need to chuck some prizes out! This time we have 20 copies of the BlackBerry Application “ShortCut Me” Up for grabs.

This great little application allows you to set up over 50 shortcuts to the apps on your phone. Its object is much similar to that of quick launch but with a somewhat different approach to the User Interface.

For more about this product visit the homepage of the developers: http://www.shortcutme.com/

Im just about to load up my copy now. Ill have a play tonight and write up my thoughts in the blog.

We also have another competition starting tomorrow for some nice desk and car products… more on that tomorrow

RULES

To enter all you have to do is reply to this thread in our forum: http://www.berry365.com/forum/showthread.php?t=547

! Not to hard

Competition Starts as of now!
Ends 09.00 BST Monday 18th May 09
Winners Selected At Random.

For those that want to know what random means: Hat ripped up folded paper with names on… Little Harry selecting the winners!

AcceloDex Competition Winners Announced

And the winners of the Accelodex competition are as follows:

1. Damo99
2. mike159
3. wormy60
4. SuperTrouper
5. thecivvie
6. daleh43
7. Bolded
8. xtreme__boi
9. derpaderp
10. kellycarter

Please Check Your PM Inbox In The Forum For Details On How To Get Your Copy And Thanks For Joining. Another Competition Will Be Launched Soon So Check Back For More Chances To Win.

Any problems message me back.

Blackberry Wallpaper Competition, photoshop skillz!!!

Two of my main passions in life is BlackBerry and Photoshop! So i am creating a competition that involves them both.

I’m looking for everyone to dust off their copies of photoshop or any other similar graphic imaging software and let the imagination run wild for some inspirational wallpapers.

I will run this competition every so often and the best designed wallpaper will win some top prizes!

To eneter all you have to do is create your wallpaper using a graphic design program and show  it off in the appropriate forum thread which can be found here: BlackBerry Wallpaper Competition.

The winner will be chosen by the admin team… we will be entering the competition ourselves but unfortunately we cant win our own prizes lol!

The prizes for this months wallpaper competition are as follows.

• @berry365.com email address
• $10 gift voucher to use in BPlay.com
• A lifetime premium membership at www.pimpmyberry.com

For More Info About How To Enter Check Out The Forum Thread Here

Competition Time - 3 Copies Of QuickLaunch Up For Grabs

Its competition time folks. I am offering 3 copies of the Amazing QuickLaunch available for the Blackberry Bold, Curve and Storm. If you are not sure what QuickLaunch is you might want to take a look at our 2 reviews (Bold and Storm) or head over to www.Nikkisoft.com, who make the product.

To enter all you have to do is reply to this thread in our forums

Rules

Competition Starts Now (16.00 GMT 2/March/09)

Competition Ends (Midnight GMT 4/March/09)

Winners will be picked at random by my 4 year old son, Harry. Can’t say fairer than that!!!!

Landed here from the Blackberry Storm Forum?

If you have landed here from the Blackberry Storm Forum don’t worry that was meant to happen. We have now moved here so we didn’t limit our views on the Blackberry Brand. Our new Forum now includes other models of Blackberry and new improved sections. We are now open to all users from all around the world. Hopefully you can learn something about you phone that you may not have got at the Storm Forum.

Just hit the forum link at the top navigation bar or Click Here to go to the forums and start chatting.

If you were a previous member of BlackberryStormForum.co.uk, before 15th Feb 09, you may not have to register again. Your login details should work in the new forum and all you posts will have been transfered across.

Thanks
Danny aka Storm

Berry 365 Needs You!!!!

Berry365 is looking for a Blackberry addict to come and help with the team. If you have a passion for Blackberry phones and you would like to have your thoughts read by lots of other like minded fans then please email daniel.marks@berry365.com with a covering letter explaining why you would like to help and what you can bring to the team.

What we would require

Your main duties would consist of the following:

• Write up news articles for the blog pages (preferably 7-10  a week they don’t have to be big… just interesting)
• help out in the forums
• help promote the site
• Write reviews for software or hardware we recieve from companies wishing to promote their items with us

With regards the news articles you can source them from anywhere you like, exclusive articles would be prefered but if you find something that you feel would benefit our members then by all means check with the original creator that it is ok to use and be sure to credit them in the article.

Unfortunately the position will not be a paid one (Just Yet) but you will get benefits like free software/hardware to test and you will get a sense of pride and enjoyment helping the community.

It doesn’t matter where you come from as long as you can speak fluently in English, write with a good grammar and have a passion for all things Blackberry.

I am open to anyone applying but it would be of added benefit if you have more of an interest in other models than the Storm, but even if the Storm is you thing feel free to get in touch.

Join The Berry 365 Forums

As you may have noticed this site is really new… We only went live 2 weeks ago. The main function of the site is to bring you up to date news, rumors, reviews and fun stuff regarding the Blackberry brand. We source our information from a variety of different places to keep you up to date.

The other aspect of the site is the Forums we offer. They are a great place to meet other Blackberry addicts like your self and to get help and advice on a multitude of problems you may have. Being a new site we are appealing for new members to sign up, free of course, and help get the forums rolling!

If you would like to join or just take a look at what our members are talking about right now click here or click the Forum button on the top navigation bar.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you soon!

Danny