Blackberry isn’t just popular because people like it. It’s popular because it delivers good value, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the many Blackberry apps. If you’re looking for a business mobile that can do practically anything, you should start with Blackberry. This brand has been a market leader for years, and with good reason.

Blackberry Business Apps

There are currently 500+ business apps for Blackberry currently on the market. They’re all useful, and some are indispensable.

For example:

Handylogs Money

A mileage and expense tracker. This is “mobile” in the literal sense of the word, a built in app to cover everything in business travel.

Dragon for Email

The mobile version of the famous Dragon Naturally Speaking dictation/ voice recognition software, a productivity booster, particularly if you have a large document to get through.

EzBillmaker with credit card processing

So popular it’s rated 5 star by users and runs on 20 different Blackberry models, this is a high value productivity app that provides its own backup!

Mobile Security (Anti Theft)

This app lets you wipe out all confidential information on a stolen Blackberry, and can even help you find the Blackberry through SMS and email information.

Blackberry Productivity Apps

There are over 400 productivity apps, and they’re also in the zone in terms of function and go-anywhere usefulness for busy people:

Privacy Star

This is a real manager for mobiles. Caller ID “Unlimited call blocking”, which includes unknown callers has made this a very popular app for people trying to get on with their lives. Can be used on OS 4.5 and models 8320 and above.

Lookout Mobile Security

Comes with anti virus and scans app downloads, and runs in the background. This app is actually one of the new generation of more savvy applications which deals with the emerging issues in wireless communications.

World Clock

If you’ve ever been rung from someone who doesn’t know you live on the other side of the planet despite the ISD code, you’ll appreciate this app. Call your contacts at civilized hours and keep your clients.

Phone Basics

Winner of Blackberry Super Apps Competition 2010, this app includes the “Airless internet” function without needing wireless coverage. This is a part free, part paid app, rated 4 stars by users.

File Manager Pro Zip and File Utility

This is a very practical app for managing files and organizing folders. Extremely useful for Blackberry owners who handle a lot of data and need the zip/unzip function on a regular basis. Includes Text Editor, spell check, and can create text files. Useful and a half, this app is extremely popular.

Picking your own Blackberry apps

The fact is that business mobile phones can be the most useful thing you can have. The really good news is that you can cherry pick the best apps for your Blackberry. Apps are naturally competitive, trying to be better than each other. That’s producing some very good apps, and you can always find at least a few good apps that are a real help.

Take your time, compare apps, and have fun!
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